Momentum continues as Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines move to Surface Pro 3

It may have taken a few tries, but Microsoft is gaining momentum with its tablet/laptop, the Surface Pro 3. The device, which includes an optional keyboard, was released a couple of months ago, and sales seem to be lively from what we've heard.

It's not a major surprise, as businesses love Windows, and now more are adopting this platform. Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines are moving to Surface Pro 3. Microsoft claims it is adopting "certain commercial requirements" in an effort to make the device more appealing to the enterprise.

That has enabled both airlines to adopt the tablet, which will be mounted right up front. "NavAero will build a mount that enables Surface Pro 3 to connect to onboard power and data systems in the cockpit".

Why are they doing this? The Surface can plug into the panel and provide added information to the pilots, such as navigation, weather and turbulence.

"We have been clear on Microsoft’s commitment to Surface in business and with this move adopting Surface in their cockpit, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines join the growing number of commercial airlines using Surface Pro 3 to help give their pilots the best, most efficient and productive in-flight experience", says Microsoft's Cyril Belikoff.

Microsoft is certainly pushing this pretty hard, though what company doesn't push its own devices? It seems to be paying off in this case, and perhaps the movement will grow.