After he was boosted by the later-generation Morelle technology, the durability of the costume increased, the cape became more metallic, and he had something closer to true flight in addition to increased speed and eventually nanotech cutting blades. These qualities were later also applied to his trenchcoat.
The upgrade with the advanced Morelle technology resulted in increased durability for the costume, the cape became more metallic, and he experienced enhanced aerodynamics along with increased velocity and eventually nanotech cutting tools. These attributes were later also applied to his trenchcoat.