One century ago this month, commercial air flight took off. And before we know it, we could be flying in cars, or taking family vacations to space. As airline bigwigs convene in London to talk the future, we glance at the bumpy path that got us here.READ»
At last night's Masters of Design event, Fiona Morrisson, who helped transform JFK's T5 terminal into JetBlue's hip, people-friendly gateway, teased the audience about the airline's forthcoming brand campaign.
Behind it, she ...READ»
Ordinarily, wedding announcements in the New York Times
appear on Sunday, concise love stories crammed together like baseball box scores. But a different sort of marriage gets full-page treatment in today’s Times: the union of ...READ»
Social media manager Jill Fletcher on how Virgin America became the airline of choice for the nerd set, and the customer service challenges presented when everyone on board is connected.READ»
This week, Alaska Airlines demonstrated a set of next-generation flight procedures that dramatically reduced fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Under the banner of its "Greener Skies" project, AA used satellite-based guidance ...READ»
At the World Innovation Forum Tuesday, Twitter cofounder Biz Stone took the stage to talk
about life at Twitter.
Stone began by redefining his company for the audience. "We're not a social network--that's been a myth since ...READ»
What happened last night, between counting sheep and opening your eyes? Innovation, that's what.
1. President Obama, who's cancelled a trip to Asia because of the Gulf oil disaster, has been using his solar-powered calculator ...READ»
The strongest brands in America, according to a new study, are not American. They are German and Japanese luxury car brands: BMW; Mercedes; and Lexus. But the U.S. brand with the greatest "social currency" is one that has existed a ...READ»
Merger Mania is once again in the air – literally. United Airlines and Continental Airlines announced they will merge into one company. Continental CEO Jeff Smisek and United CEO Glen Tilton claim the $3 billion deal will save at ...READ»
I wrote about the FAA's "NextGen" solution to the problem of airline traffic jams back in December — actually, it was my first blog post. December 2009 was when the FAA had promised to have its ERAM, or En Route Automation ...READ»
Over the course of my professional career, I have nurtured a passion for
helping others. Below, you will find some information on several
organizations and charities I have supported.
Angel Flight (www.angelflight.com)
Angel ...READ»
1. Fly at a deep discountThe deal: Special airline promotion codes can knock as much as 50% off your plane fare. How to nab it: The codes are offered directly by individual airlines, including American, JetBlue, and United. To find ...READ»
Now businesses are ready to cash-in on popular microblogging tools by Twitter boasting upwards of 30-million users, as it announced its new advertisement model. As reported by SustainableVirtualBiz.com, Twitter has ...READ»
Last year, Ryanair, the budget airline run by Michael O'Leary, announced it was considering introducing coin-operated toilets on its flights. Hilarity and shock ensued, along with some great graphics--most notably on the b3ta.com ...READ»
In this Brand Innovator Spotlight, Ron Faris illustrates how brands can thrive in challenge environments by tying into causes their consumers care about and aligning with the right marketing partners.READ»
The Obama Administration's $8 billion plan to bring high-speed rail to the U.S. is ambitious, to say the least. And with so much cash riding on its success, it better have some redeeming merits. One possible benefit: a reduced ...READ»
Mitch Mignano News :
* A throttle, which adjusts the thrust produced by the aircraft's
engines. The pilot uses the throttle to increase or decrease the speed
of the aircraft, and to adjust the aircraft's altitude (higher ...READ»
