From airplane engines to street lights, transportation is becoming more intelligent - Transform

Airlines around the world are eager to take advantage of rapidly emerging technologies to improve their passengers' experience and become more efficient. But while executives recognize the opportunities, they know they can't do it alone. The two industry leaders in aircraft engines and technology are collaborating to offer carriers their expertise and ideas in a business where cutting 1 percent of fuel usage amounts to 250,000 in annual savings per plane. A recent PricewaterhouseCoopers report estimates digital tools in aircraft maintenance could save more than 100 million a year for a large carrier with a fleet of about 500 planes. "Our TotalCare maintenance program was revolutionary in the '90s, so we're pioneers ourselves, and by collaborating with a fellow pioneer like Microsoft, we can absolutely bring innovative digital solutions to airlines now," says Alex Dulewicz, head of marketing for services at Rolls-Royce's civil aerospace division.