Motors that count: air quality control at 36,000ft(21/11/2012)
Cruising at an altitude of 11km above the surface of the earth, the modern commercial airliner must clearly provide a safe and pleasant ambient environment for passengers. Pressurised cabins with environmental control systems achieve this, but the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner goes one step further, providing a special air conditioning system that ensures optimum passenger comfort on long flights.