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Executive Spotlight: ZIPAIR President Sets Sights on Air Travel from Asia to America
With a long tenure in the aviation industry, Shingo Nishida started his career with Japan Airlines (JAL) with a focus on passenger operations for international flights. His operational and overseas experience led him to become the president of ZIPAIR Tokyo Inc, JAL’s...
ICYMI: FTE APEX 2021 Highlights Optimistic, Innovative Outlook for Aviation Leaders
With the world ramping up for a summer of long-awaited travel, airports and airlines around the world are preparing for the opportunity to rejuvenate and strengthen their relationships with their passengers. At the Future Travel Experience (FTE) APEX Virtual Expo...
ATCA Tech Symposium: Navigating a Whole New World for the National Air Space
Last week, aviation industry professionals gathered virtually for the 2021 ATCA Tech Symposium to discuss the latest innovations powering the future of the National Airspace System (NAS). Key topics included sustainability in...
Evolving the FAA Safety Management System Mandate to Address Business Aviation Operators
Creating a culture of safety has always been a critical part of developing an efficient and ordered National Air Space (NAS). It is with that mindset that the FAA has developed a Safety Management System (SMS) mandate which provides a framework for a more safe and...
On The Flight Deck
Executive Spotlight: Henry Brooks Looks to the Future of Electric Aircraft and the People Who Innovate
Henry Brooks, President of Power & Controls at Collins Aerospace, has his eye on the future of aviation. Overseeing this global business, Brooks’ team is at the heart of redefining aviation and aerospace as they create more sustainable, energy-efficient aircraft...
Flight Planning Dos and Don’ts from Aviation Experts
As the National Airspace System (NAS) becomes more congested and complex, it makes sense that directing flight traffic follows suit, with pilots often facing last-minute route changes for myriad reasons. To address these frustrations that flight crews face in these...
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...
In The Cabin
ICYMI: FTE APEX 2021 Highlights Optimistic, Innovative Outlook for Aviation Leaders
With the world ramping up for a summer of long-awaited travel, airports and airlines around the world are preparing for the opportunity to rejuvenate and strengthen their relationships with their passengers. At the Future Travel Experience (FTE) APEX Virtual Expo...
PODCAST: Why Cabin Connectivity is a Key Part of Aviation’s Recovery
With its ability to enable a more contactless passenger journey, cabin connectivity is playing an increasingly larger role in the aviation industry’s recovery from the global pandemic. The power of in-flight cabin connectivity is something that Connected Aviation...
The Role of In-Flight Connectivity in the Long-Term Aviation Recovery Process
The financial impact of COVID on the aviation industry has made doing more with less non-negotiable for now. So, what does this mean for other seemingly non-health-related technology initiatives that have been in play for a while across the aviation industry –...
NBAA CEO Highlights the “New Office in the Sky” for 2021 Business Aviation
The aviation industry faced unique challenges during the global pandemic, shared by both commercial and business aviation. Yet, as one of the toughest years in history is behind us, there are opportunities on the horizon for business aviation in 2021. We asked Edward...
Survey Finds Passenger Confidence Drastically Impacted by Global Pandemic
In one of the largest global passenger surveys since the start of the worldwide pandemic, Inmarsat revealed the findings of the “Passenger Confidence Tracker.” The survey compiled responses from 10,000 airline passengers to gather insights on their travel habits and...
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...
At The Airport
Evolving the FAA Safety Management System Mandate to Address Business Aviation Operators
Creating a culture of safety has always been a critical part of developing an efficient and ordered National Air Space (NAS). It is with that mindset that the FAA has developed a Safety Management System (SMS) mandate which provides a framework for a more safe and...
4 Ways Cloud Adoption in the Airport Fuels Aviation’s Recovery Post-COVID
The ability for airports to scale, adapt, and accommodate a more seamless – and contactless – passenger experience has never been more important. As more of the global population gets vaccinated, there is a light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel. More passengers are...
VIDEO: Making the Case for a Stronger Airport Industry Emerging from Post-Pandemic Recovery
It has been nearly a year since the commercial aviation and airport industry faced a shutdown due to the global pandemic. Yet, with an eye on recovery, the industry has come together to create a safer, healthier, and more efficient travel experience. How? By...
How Airports are Building Passenger Confidence by Adopting New Technologies
New airport technologies continue to crop up that help support more intuitive passenger processing, a more contactless passenger journey, and a more connected aviation ecosystem that allows for data analytics to be leveraged across all areas of airport operations....
IATA’s Digital Health Passport Helps Passengers Stay Healthy
Nearly a year since commercial airlines grounded their flights due to the global pandemic, the industry is making significant strides to safely bring passengers back to the airports and onto aircraft. While it has been a difficult year, there have been signs that...
CVG Airport CIO Predicts 2021 will be the Year of the Touchless Journey and Restoration
Though 2020 was a year of challenges, many experts in the industry, including Brian Cobb, Chief Innovation Officer for Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), viewed the turbulence as a chance to embrace growth, particularly in the area of the...
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Executive Spotlight: ZIPAIR President Sets Sights on Air Travel from Asia to America
With a long tenure in the aviation industry, Shingo Nishida started his career with Japan Airlines (JAL) with a focus on passenger operations for international flights. His operational and overseas experience led him to become the president of ZIPAIR Tokyo Inc, JAL’s...
ATCA Tech Symposium: Navigating a Whole New World for the National Air Space
Last week, aviation industry professionals gathered virtually for the 2021 ATCA Tech Symposium to discuss the latest innovations powering the future of the National Airspace System (NAS). Key topics included sustainability in...
Evolving the FAA Safety Management System Mandate to Address Business Aviation Operators
Creating a culture of safety has always been a critical part of developing an efficient and ordered National Air Space (NAS). It is with that mindset that the FAA has developed a Safety Management System (SMS) mandate which provides a framework for a more safe and...
Sustainability in Aviation Reclaims Attention as Airlines and Airports Ramp Up Recovery Plans
As the aviation industry slowly recovers from the lasting effects of the pandemic, many organizations are embracing this as a time to think critically about modernization and innovation efforts in their respective lines of business. Sustainability in aviation has long...
Managing and Securing Data is the Cornerstone to Future Airspace Modernization
As the national air space (NAS) becomes more congested and digitally connected, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a plan in place for airspace modernization. The FAA Enterprise Network Services (FENS) would replace the existing telecommunications system...
The Rise of Low-Cost Carriers: Empowering Success with a Digital Transformation
Following the significant decrease in air travel as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many in the industry wondered what the road to recovery would look like. While there is still a long way to go, recent innovations have allowed airlines and airports to create...
In The Tower
ATCA Tech Symposium: Navigating a Whole New World for the National Air Space
Last week, aviation industry professionals gathered virtually for the 2021 ATCA Tech Symposium to discuss the latest innovations powering the future of the National Airspace System (NAS). Key topics included sustainability in...
Evolving the FAA Safety Management System Mandate to Address Business Aviation Operators
Creating a culture of safety has always been a critical part of developing an efficient and ordered National Air Space (NAS). It is with that mindset that the FAA has developed a Safety Management System (SMS) mandate which provides a framework for a more safe and...
Technology Trends to Propel the Air Traffic Management Market Forward
Editor’s Note: This article was penned by Sunil Kumar Jha, a writer with Global Market insights. Jha spoke to the tumultuous year the aviation industry faced in 2020, specifically around challenges with air traffic management, and the technologies that are...
4 Steps to Bridge the Aviation Communications Gap in a Shared Oceanic Airspace
Due to an increase in business aviation activity during the pandemic, traditionally commercial airspaces are becoming not only more congested, but they are being traversed by flight crews not as accustomed to the respective protocols of those airspaces. Specifically,...
Peter F. Dumont Shares ATCA Annual Preview and Future Predictions for 2021
While 2020 has been a year of constant change and upheaval, it has also brought together leaders in the aviation industry to address current issues, creating an unprecedented opportunity to work together to innovate for a brighter future. As the facilitator of many of...
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...
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