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KaiserAir Delivering Faster Connectivity to Business Travelers
As connectivity demands continue to increase for today’s business aviation passengers, more and more operators are adopting cutting-edge satellite technologies on their business aircraft to meet those expectations. And with some passengers opting to use business...
Re-Defining Air Travel and Boosting Passenger Confidence in a Post-COVID World
Considering the impacts that COVID-19 has had on aviation writ-large, many experts in the industry have seen the need for technology-driven solutions to address today’s pandemic-related problems. With the emphasis on instilling passenger confidence in a healthy and...
FlightPlan: From Charting a Course to Strategies for Recovery
This year has been a whirlwind of ups and downs for the aviation industry, from hitting record high passenger numbers at the start of the year to come to a virtual standstill in the wake of COVID-19. Over the months, aviation industry leaders from airports, airlines,...
Executive Spotlight: The Airport Consultants Council President Outlines Priorities for Airport Modernization and Maintenance
Founded in 1978, the Airports Consultants Council (ACC) was created as a trade association to represent organizations involved in the development and operations of airports. Fast forward to 2020, and the ACC has joined the airport and facilities industry in facing one...
On The Flight Deck
Three Factors Driving Data Innovation in the Connected Aviation Ecosystem
The power of data in the connected aviation ecosystem is something we have covered at length on Connected Aviation Today. From enabling efficiencies across the airport to improving air traffic control, to enabling a streamlined passenger experience, and so much more,...
Who Owns the Airline Messaging System?
Airline messaging is a crucial component of the connected aviation ecosystem, supporting two of the most important elements of the industry: passenger safety and passenger experience. In fact, the data that travels back and forth in the connected aviation ecosystem...
Upping the Ante for Inflight Connectivity in the New Decade
As we kick off a new decade, Connected Aviation Today is taking this opportunity to connect with various aviation industry experts to get their thoughts on progress made in 2019 and what to expect in 2020. To learn more about trends and predictions regarding both...
Oceanic Plotting Procedures Go Digital and Move Away from Paper Charting
Last week at the 2019 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), aviation leaders gathered in Las Vegas, NV, to share the latest innovations that will impact the future of air transport. From sustainability to safety to modernization and...
The Three C’s of Connectivity: Building a Business Case for the Connected Aircraft
As the aviation industry continues its digital transformation, all signs point toward an unprecedented acceleration right around the corner. Driven by high bandwidth connectivity capabilities, next generation aircraft and increasing industry adoption, the aviation...
Five Key Questions Answered for Airlines About the Transition to System Wide Information Management
Making flying safer and more efficient is an on-going goal for everyone associated with the aviation ecosystem. One of the most critical elements keeping airspace safe and secure is enabling airlines and Air Navigation Service Providers (like the FAA) to efficiently...
In The Cabin
KaiserAir Delivering Faster Connectivity to Business Travelers
As connectivity demands continue to increase for today’s business aviation passengers, more and more operators are adopting cutting-edge satellite technologies on their business aircraft to meet those expectations. And with some passengers opting to use business...
Fly Safe, Fly Smart: A4A Shares How Airlines are Protecting Passenger Health
U.S. airlines were experiencing one of the largest years of passenger growth in their history prior to the onset of COVID-19, when, in a matter of days, they were in crisis mode. ATCA CEO Peter F. Dumont sat down with Airlines for America (A4A) CEO Nicholas E. Calio...
The Evolution of Millennial Travel and the Rise of the GenAlpha Passenger Experience
As with any industry, advances are often driven by consumer behavior. As the aviation industry seeks to chart a path forward, looking at the travel needs and passenger experience expectations of Millennial parents and their GenAlpha children will be critical. At the...
Prediction: SATCOM Will Continue to Evolve the Connected Cockpit in 2020
What does the future of connected aviation hold? That is what the Connected Aviation Today editors asked of aviation experts across the industry. Many of our experts believe that 2020 will be a year of great growth, especially as the connected aircraft emerges...
PODCAST: Brian Cobb, Chief Innovation Officer, Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), Discusses Evolution of Aviation Innovation
As we enter into a new decade, the Connected Aviation Today editorial team is interviewing a number of industry experts to gain their perspectives on key milestones for 2019 and looking ahead into 2020 with their predictions for the connected ecosystem. In this...
Connected Aviation Prediction: Airlines to Adopt a Retail State of Mind for Digital Inflight Experience
A new year and a new decade are here, and it’s bound to bring with it vast change in the connected aviation ecosystem. As we kick off the new year, the editorial team at Connected Aviation Today is talking with aviation industry executives about their predictions on...
At The Airport
Re-Defining Air Travel and Boosting Passenger Confidence in a Post-COVID World
Considering the impacts that COVID-19 has had on aviation writ-large, many experts in the industry have seen the need for technology-driven solutions to address today’s pandemic-related problems. With the emphasis on instilling passenger confidence in a healthy and...
Executive Spotlight: The Airport Consultants Council President Outlines Priorities for Airport Modernization and Maintenance
Founded in 1978, the Airports Consultants Council (ACC) was created as a trade association to represent organizations involved in the development and operations of airports. Fast forward to 2020, and the ACC has joined the airport and facilities industry in facing one...
Improving Airport Passenger Processing in a Post-COVID Market
COVID-19 has prompted passengers and aviation decision makers alike to reassess the travel process and the safety procedures that come with it. Sanitization and social distancing efforts now top priority lists for airport administrators and it is triggering new...
Round Up: New Contactless Journey Technologies and Design for Airport and Passenger Safety
As many state and local authorities move their constituents to the next phase of recovery, airports are preparing for passengers to re-enter their facilities. Yet, until a COVID-19 vaccine emerges, social distancing, sanitizing, monitoring, and other health...
What Airports Need to Know About PCI DSS Compliance to Protect Against Data Breaches
As the passenger journey evolves to become more contactless, there are instances where sensitive card payment information could be compromised. To harden these payment systems, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) created a set of requirements to...
Innovating for a New Normal Across the Global Airport Industry
How long will it take for the commercial airline and airport industry to recover from the impact of the global pandemic? What technologies will be required to ensure passenger health and safety and boost confidence in airline travel? Industry experts from ACI World,...
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FlightPlan: From Charting a Course to Strategies for Recovery
This year has been a whirlwind of ups and downs for the aviation industry, from hitting record high passenger numbers at the start of the year to come to a virtual standstill in the wake of COVID-19. Over the months, aviation industry leaders from airports, airlines,...
Raytheon Technologies CTO Discusses Innovating for the Future of Connected Aviation
Raytheon Technologies’ Chief Technology Officer, Mark Russell, knows that these are unique times and many people are apprehensive about the future of air travel. However, he also knows that his team and their colleagues at Raytheon Technologies are prepared to work...
CJI Global 2020: The Changing Technology Expectations for Business Aviation
While commercial airlines adapt to changing passenger expectations as a result of COVID-19, business aircraft operators haven’t experienced the same challenges. During the recent virtual Corporate Jet Investor (CJI) Global conference, industry leaders came together to...
Executive Spotlight: CEO of flybig Highlights India’s Domestic Aviation Opportunities
Connected Aviation Today regularly spotlights executives in the aviation industry to highlight how they joined the industry, what they are passionate about, and how they see the industry evolving. This month’s Executive Spotlight features the CEO of flybig, an Indian...
Farnborough International Air Show 2020: The Road to Commercial Aviation Recovery
As in-person events during the pandemic have moved to virtual platforms, Farnborough Air Show 2020 was no exception. With a focus on aerospace and the shifting landscape, it was nearly impossible not to consider what commercial aviation recovery will look like. What...
The Commercial Aviation Industry’s Response to Travel During and Following COVID-19
The commercial aviation industry has clearly been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as society begins to re-open and travelers look to rebook their journeys, it’s important to know how industry leaders are responding to valid concerns about traveling...
In The Tower
ATCA Tech Symposium 2020 Highlights Next-Gen Technology, Cybersecurity, and Road to Recovery
The Air Traffic Control Association’s (ATCA) Tech Symposium recently held a virtual event, in an effort to bring together air traffic management experts to discuss the current state of the industry and the latest advancements. Though the in-person interactions were no...
What is the Datalink Dilemma for the Connected Aviation Ecosystem?
Today’s connected aircraft rely heavily on data analytics to operate efficiently and safely. And given new, smart aircraft and the increasing number of ways to capture data both in the air and on the ground, connected aircraft can generate an extraordinary amount of...
ATCA Fireside Chat on COVID-19 Impact with COO of the FAA ATO, Teri Bristol
As the aviation industry faces unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) sought to share insight from the FAA on how air traffic control is impacted now and in the future. ATCA CEO Peter Dumont recently spoke...
2020 Predictions: Changes and Challenges in the National Airspace System
As we look forward to the year in front of us and think about how the aviation ecosystem is evolving and maturing, it’s important to consider changing elements of the national airspace system (NAS) that are contributing to growth as well as creating challenges. While...
VIDEO: Building a Closer Connection Between Industry and FAA at ATCA Annual
Fostering relationships and in-person interactions between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and industry leaders, academia, and international players is a critical function of ATCA. This year’s ATCA Annual brought this point into sharp focus. Moving the...
The Future of Air Traffic with Peter Dumont, President and CEO of ATCA
In just a couple of weeks, 3,500+ attendees from over 25 countries will be heading to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., for the ATCA Annual Conference and Exposition. As the largest ATC/ATM event in the Americas, the conference will be...
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