From fly-by-wire to supersonic and hypersonic, technology is heralding a new age of air travel. And with the number of air passengers set to rocket over the coming decades, how are aircraft shaping up…

Development of airport infrastructure has lagged behind travel growth. Traffic at some major airports is already exceeding planned capacity while other airports are starting to experience congestion. With…

Toys are the treasures of childhood. But if you’re not careful, toys can be hazardous, too. Knowing what dangers are linked with certain toys and age groups can help parents better protect their children…

Suppose a criminal were using your nanny cam to keep an eye on your house. Or your refrigerator sent out spam e-mails on your behalf to people you don’t even know. Now imagine someone hacked into your…

ISO’s popular standard for auditing management systems is under revision and has just reached the first voting stage, a crucial step in its development.

Solar Impulse made history by circumnavigating the entire world using only solar energy. The daring designers of electric aircraft have made a lot of progress recently and such experimental models will…

With the service sector outstripping the industrial sector as the largest employer and GDP generator worldwide, never have standards for services been so necessary. ISO is at the heart of developments.

When visiting abroad, the quality of the service provided and the information given can be key in shaping a holiday experience. A step ahead of the tourism game, Gandía, in the province of Valencia, Spain,…

Services make up an overwhelming part of the global economy, accounting for around 75 % of GDP in developed countries and around 50 % in developing countries according to World Bank data. Here, Markus…

We live in a world where the rate of change is accelerating at speeds never seen before. Our climate is in a state of flux, there is political instability and consumers seem to change their minds at a…