The design of the future bird repelling device

This is the graduation report, as part of the graduation project of Joep J. Everaers, student MSc Integrated Product Design at the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology. The graduation project title is; The design of the future bird repelling device. The final product is the Aerolaser Bubo which is a product...

Passenger Experience in the Cargo Hold

In today’s market environment benefits are rising when traveling lightweight by plane. More and more people are traveling with cabin luggage only. (1) It is quicker because there is no need to check-in or drop your luggage. (2) It is safer because you have your luggage with you all the time and (3) it is cheaper because you avoid check-in...

Evaluation of Intermediate Refueling Stops in Long-Haul Flight Operations

The aviation sector has suffered a big blow from the series of recent economic depressions. Airlines are struggling to stay in business and are looking for multiple ways to cut on expenses. This has led to the initiation of studies to find strategies which will reduce an airline’s overall fuel consumption. One of these methods is to initiate...