The German airline was one of the first to adopt Wi-Fi during flights. Now it is set to become the first to use biofuels on commercial flights, as early as next year.

The airline merger is a big loser for United, who may have kept the name but lost all of its rich brand equity--including double ties to a legendary designer.

The first salvo against interminable flight delays is Honeywell's new GPS-based landing technology. It could also save billions for the airlines.

Continental Airlines became the first US carrier to power a plane using algae as fuel yesterday. The flight, which notably took off from Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport, was also the first in the world to use a dual-engine commercial plane rather than a four-engine aircraft to test a biofuel, according to the BBC. Read More »