Why China Is Leading the Global Drone Revolution
For much of the 20th century, drones and flying cars existed only in the realm of science fiction. Writers and… Read More »
Peter Thiel’s “Antichrist” Lectures Expose His Power Paradox
Peter Thiel’s recently surfaced off-the-record “Antichrist” lectures have triggered a wave of interest—not for their theological depth, but for what… Read More »
AI in Travel 2025: Key Innovations Transforming the Industry
Artificial intelligence has become a defining force in the travel industry in 2025, transforming both consumer-facing services and back-end operations… Read More »
Can China’s New C919 Jet Compete With Boeing and Airbus?
Can China’s New C919 Jet Compete With Boeing and Airbus?
Are We in an AI Bubble? Parallels With the 1929 Crash and the Dot-Com Boom Bust
The U.S. stock market is at record highs, and artificial intelligence (AI) has become the driving force behind the surge…. Read More »
Where and When Lightning Strikes Aircraft
Lightning remains one of the most unpredictable hazards in aviation, often striking in conditions pilots do not consider threatening. A… Read More »
Technology, AI and the Passenger Experience in Air Travel
When it comes to air travel, technology is no longer just about making flashy apps or faster booking systems—it’s about… Read More »
How Silicon Valley Shifted Right — And Why It Won’t Reverse Course
Once the global epicenter of liberal optimism and technological idealism, Silicon Valley has undergone a dramatic political transformation over the… Read More »
MIT Develops Lightning-Prediction Tool to Protect Future Aircraft Designs
More than 70 aircraft are struck by lightning every day, yet passengers rarely notice thanks to advanced lightning-protection systems. These… Read More »
Democracies in Crisis: Why Trust, Not Competence, Will Decide Their Future
If you follow the news and sense that something deeper than political gridlock is breaking within our democracies, you’re far… Read More »
Airlines Are Winning by Investing in Experience, Not Cutting Costs
For decades, the airline industry was defined by an aggressive race to the bottom. Carriers slashed fares to attract customers,… Read More »
The High Price of the A.I. Race: Power, Pollution, and the Illusion of Progress
Artificial intelligence is often promoted as the cure for society’s biggest problems—making life safer, faster, and more efficient. But beneath… Read More »
Airlines Redefine the Long-Haul Cabin Experience
Flying long-haul has long tested the limits of passenger endurance, but airlines are reinventing the cabin to fight fatigue, reduce… Read More »
Did China Dismantle an Airbus A320 to Build the C919? What the Evidence Shows (and Doesn’t)
Allegations have circulated for years that, in the late 1990s or early 2000s, an Airbus A320 delivered to China “disappeared,”… Read More »
Is the Airbus A322 Feasible as the Future of Mid-Market Flying?
In the ever-changing landscape of commercial aviation, one of the most talked-about “what if” aircraft is the Airbus A322. Though… Read More »
United Airlines Strategy: Rethinking the Airbus A350 Order Amid Fleet Renewal
United Airlines is approaching a decisive moment that could reshape its long-haul strategy for decades. After repeatedly deferring its commitment… Read More »
How the Airbus A380 Superjumbo Redefined Luxury Air Travel
Flying on the Airbus A380—the world’s largest passenger aircraft—is still one of the most indulgent experiences in commercial aviation. With… Read More »
What is China’s COMAC C919 Strategy to Challenge Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 Max?
China’s strategy for the COMAC C919 centers on leveraging strong government backing and state-owned banks to provide subsidized financing and… Read More »
How AI and Machine Learning Are Boosting Aviation Safety and Efficiency
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are rapidly transforming the aviation sector, delivering measurable improvements in security, operations and… Read More »
China’s COMAC C919 Strategy vs. Airbus in the 1970s–80s: A Comparative Analysis
China’s approach to marketing the COMAC C919 hinges on aggressive government backing, state-bank financing, and accelerated delivery schedules designed to… Read More »
OpenAI Moves to Fix Worsening AI Hallucinations
OpenAI says it has identified a key driver behind “hallucinations,” the tendency of AI models to generate factually incorrect answers… Read More »
Why AI Still Falls Short of Replacing Warren Buffett
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the financial industry, with more investment firms turning to AI-powered funds to manage portfolios and… Read More »