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Last year the EU automobile industry exported more than 6.2 million vehicles, generating a positive trade balance for Europe in excess of €100 billion. The United States is by far the biggest market for European motor vehicles, accounting for more than 20% of exports (or about 1.3 million units). The other way round, the United… » read more
Posted by Eric-Mark Huitema
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blogactiv, Climate & Environment, Science & Policymaking, Transport |
September 29, 2016
Currently, there are roughly 7.4 billion people on our planet, already more than half of whom live in urban settlements. In Europe the urbanisation rate is even higher, with almost 74% of all Europeans living in cities today. It is estimated that in 2050 our planet will count 9.7 billion inhabitants, with one-third of people… » read more
Posted by Eric-Mark Huitema
September 27, 2016
This year is particularly important for aviation’s climate action. This week, representatives of the world’s governments will convene at the 39th International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly to enter into final negotiations on a global scheme for offsetting aviation CO2 emissions. If they agree on a measure, commercial aviation will be the first sector to… » read more
Posted by The Aviation Blog
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Aviation, blogactiv, Climate & Environment, ICAO, Sustainable Dev., Transport |
September 19, 2016
Guest blog post by Patrik Ragnarsson, Senior Manager Automotive & Transport Group at European Aluminium. To meet the ambitious emissions limits of the future, European car manufacturers will have to use every tool in their toolbox in order to meet the targets in a cost-efficient way. Looking back, much of the focus has been on… » read more
Posted by The Guest Blog
September 14, 2016
Here’s a time-lapse view of the world’s “Largest solid 3-D printed item” being made. Boeing and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory created the object, which measures 5.3 metres long, 1.7 metres wide and half a metre tall. The component, a wing trim and drill tool that Boeing will use to build… » read more
Posted by The Aviation Blog
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Aviation, blogactiv, Innovation & Enterprise, Research & Innovation, Transport |
September 8, 2016
Not every European Commissioner spends their days jet-setting in the lap of luxury – there is one, believe it or not, who is prepared to rough it with the riff-raff.
Posted by Heard in Europe
September 6, 2016
Recent passing of the legendary Joe Sutter has touched the entire aviation world. We would like to remember the Father of the 747 through the words of Randy Tinseth, vice president marketing for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “I got to know Joe very well during my time on the 747-8 program. His love for the airplane… » read more
Posted by The Aviation Blog
August 30, 2016
Freighter conversion is doubling the life of passenger airplanes. To convert them, engineers create original design solutions for each airplane. After extensive work, the converted airplanes are sent back to work as freighters for another 20 years, saving them from being parked and replacing less efficient freighters at the same time. Learn more about Boeing… » read more
Posted by The Aviation Blog
August 22, 2016
Next time you fly, imagine that the interior of the airplane was made from plant-based materials, making much of the cabin sustainable. Boeing’s improving the environmental performance of airplane interiors through novel use of flax. See more Boeing innovations at http://www.boeing.com/innovation/ Discover more on the Boeing YouTube channel
Posted by The Aviation Blog
August 16, 2016
The 737 MAX is living up to its name in a new video demonstrating the maximum performance capabilities of Boeing’s newest airplane. The video was captured in Moses Lake, Wash., as Capts. Mike Bryan, Greg McCann and Chris Dobb, all Boeing Test & Evaluation pilots, practiced the flight demonstration they performed at the Farnborough International… » read more
Posted by The Aviation Blog
July 27, 2016
Strategic oil projects have a considerably longer horizon and decisions taken in the oil sector are driven by what is expected with regard to the future of crude oil and its prices in 25 years. A quarter of a century is a long time, and a lot can happen over the span of 25 years.… » read more
Posted by Adam Czyzewski
July 25, 2016
In Q2 2016, the situation on the global oil market unfolded in line with our expectations. Oil prices continued on an upward trend started around mid-January 2016. On the back of stronger demand (fuelled by low prices) and unforeseen events, which amplified the factors with a bearing on supply, the average price of Brent crude… » read more
Posted by Adam Czyzewski
July 20, 2016
Another busy air show has come to a close at Farnborough. As usual, the daily flying display was the highlight. Crowds was amazed by the awe-inspiring near-vertical takeoff from the 737 MAX, similar to the 787. … » read more
Posted by The Aviation Blog
July 15, 2016
Boeing celebrates its first centennial on the 15th of July 2016!! The last episode of “The Age of Aerospace” called “Dreamliner” reveals the technology, resources and risk required to build commercial aircraft in the modern world through the story of the most recent revolution in jet design, the 787 Dreamliner. >> Full Episode Online: Dreamliner… » read more
Posted by The Aviation Blog
Last week, more than 50 students aged 13-19 attended the Coding Summer School, where they had the opportunity to learn basic computer programming. Through sessions with renowned coding experts, they experienced the importance of coding in everyday life. The ambition of the five-day Coding Summer School is to help students explore future job opportunities that… » read more
Posted by The Aviation Blog
