How Gatwick Airport saw performance take off using IoT and real-time data analytics
Gatwick Airport has been on a five-year journey optimising its operations using data collection and IoT devices —…
Aerospace
What is Drone Shark? The app keeping surfers safe
21 Oct 19A viral video showed footage of an Australian surfer being pursued by a shark, before being warned by…
Battery-powered ‘flying taxi’ takes to the skies for first flight
17 Oct 19Bristol-based start-up Vertical Aerspace has revealed its battery-powered flying taxi, called Seraph, which is capable of carrying a…
App in the Air: The travel assistant app inspired by George Clooney film that simplifies flying
16 Oct 19An upcoming Climate Change Traveller feature will help users to calculate their carbon footprint through flying to help…
British astronauts Tim Peake and Helen Sharman on importance of teamwork in space
03 Oct 19The UK's only official astronauts to date discuss planning a space mission, trusting crew members and the future…
Drones boost disaster response as US emergency departments partner with Chinese producer
25 Sep 19Chinese drone company DJI has announced a partnership with emergency teams in the US to put its technology…
What impact will Thomas Cook collapse have on the tourism industry?
23 Sep 19Thomas Cook has gone into compulsory liquidation, affecting 22,000 jobs worldwide
Why travel operators need to sign up to Prince Harry’s sustainable tourism project Travalyst
19 Sep 19Travalyst, backed by TripAdvisor, Skyscanner, Booking.com and Visa, aims to promote sustainable tourism by highlighting the environmental impact…
Apollo 15 command module pilot Al Worden describes what it takes to be an astronaut
06 Sep 19Al Worden looks back on his mission to the Moon as NASA celebrates the 50th anniversary of its…
Astronaut Al Worden on space travel’s future: Co-operation is key, Moon bases are ‘bulls**t’
03 Sep 19Apollo 15 mission pilot Al Worden is one of a select group to have experienced life in space.…