002 HKG - Air Force One dash 8, Skymark bankrupt, Qantas virtual reality, smart carry-ons
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SHOW NOTES

I. News of the week

The new Air Force One will be a 747-8AF Identifies Boeing 747-8 platform for next Air Force One — U.S. Air Force)

Gatwick's ambition to cut down queues to a minimum'Queues will be a thing of the past', Gatwick claims — Lizzie Porter, Telegraph)

Skymark files for bankruptcyJapan's Skymark Airlines files for bankruptcy protection — Adrian Schofield, ATW)

Why did AA change its First Class cookie?American Is Replacing Their Unpopular First Class Chocolate Chip Cookie. Here's Why That Matters. — Gary Leff, View from the Wing)

Qatar Airways buys into IAGQatar Airways acquires 10% stake in IAG — Anne Paylor, ATW)

Managing Airlines as HotelsHotel Management Model As An Alternative For Flagship Airlines)

II. Innovation in AirTech, PaxEx and Design

Hopper promises to tell you when best to book your flightHooper's New App Throws Down the Gauntlet for Flight Predictions — Nikki Ekstein, Travel + Leisure)

Qantas and Samsung partner on inflight VR gogglesQantas Virtually Entertain Us — Jonny Clark, TheDesignAir)Airbus Invents Immersive Seat Helmet to Make You Forget You're Flying)

Life Vest AppNew inflight safety apps seek passenger attention and retention — Tomas Romero, Runway Girl Network)

US airlines lead world for inflight wifiThere's more in-flight wi-fi than ever — Ryan Tomme, Briefly Today)The Sorry State of In-Flight Wi-Fi — Nick Bilton, The New York Times)Gogo gets FCC nod for 70Mbps in-flight WiFi tech — Nate Swanner, Slashgear)

A carry-on gets smartBluesmart: World's First Smart,Connected Carry-On — Indiegogo)

III. App of the Week

TripItTripIt.com)

IV. Debate of the week

The Future of IFENew Budget Airline Seats Swap Screens For Built-in Tablet Holders — Andrew Liszewski, Gizmodo)Panasonic's High-Tech Airplane Seats Bring Luxury Amenities To Coach — Les Shu, Digital Trends)In-flight entertainment's future may be on your tablet — Kate Davidson, Marketplace)Alaska Airlines to offer Windows 8.1 tablets for passengers on long flights — John Callaham, Windows Central)Lufthansa will let you watch in-flight movies on your own tablet — Todd R. Weiss, CiteWorld)

V. Question of the week

How can you tell the age of an aircraft you're flying?AirFleets.net)PlaneFinder.net)

VI. Airport of the week

HKG. Alex reminisces about the amazing feat that was the big move from Kai Tak to the new Chek Lap Kok.