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Digital Transformation in the Airport: What’s Your Next Step?
If there’s anything about the aviation industry that we can be sure of, it’s that the process of airport digital...
Future Travel Experience Global 2018: Disrupt or Be Disrupted
The passenger experience is something that leaders in the aviation industry are constantly striving to improve and...
Survey: Passenger Loyalty for Airlines is Driven by Wi-Fi Connectivity
Earlier this summer, Airlines for America (A4A) predicted that airline travel would reach an all time high with a...
Q&A with Airlines for America CEO on the Impact of 40 Years of Airline Deregulation
Four decades ago, Congress passed the Airline Deregulation Act, which removed federal control over the airline...
On The Flight Deck
Applying Aviation Safety Practices to Cybersecurity
Aviation safety rates are among the highest in transportation, according to the International Air Transport...
Video: 3 Reasons Why ACARS Is Here To Stay Now And Into The Future
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Strengthening the Ability to Leverage Commercial Flight Data with Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband-Safety
If you’re an avid Connected Aviation Today reader, you know that connectivity is not just about creating a better...
Rancher Turned Aviator: Executive Spotlight on Inmarsat’s Mary McMillan
When looking back at the history of aviation and aerospace, it’s clear that some very important women had a big hand...
What Aviation Industry Leaders Need to Know about the Single European Sky for DLS Mandate
Nearly 26,000 flights cross the European skies daily and expected forecasts for growth project that European air...
How the FAA Beams Data from the Ground to the Cockpit — And Back
Editor's Note: This article was originally written by Dave Hughes, FAA NextGen Outreach and Reporting and is now...
2018 Predictions: Swiveling the Connectivity Focus to the Front of the Aircraft
As part of an ongoing series, as we kick off 2018, the Connected Aviation Today team has been reaching out to our...
2018 Predictions: Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and Biometrics Pave the Way for Aviation Innovation
Connected Aviation Today has kicked off an ongoing series of articles that looks at how the commercial aviation...
2018 Predictions: Connected Aviation Becomes a Norm
As part of an ongoing series, as we kick off 2018, the Connected Aviation Today team has been reaching out to our...
In the News: Connectivity in the Cockpit
In flight connectivity has moved beyond a “nice to have” luxury and evolved into a necessity -- and that’s not just...
Fact or Fiction: 3 Myths that Could Disrupt the Aviation Industry in the Age of Big Data
The aviation industry rapidly moving into a new era of big data and information management. More than ever, data is...
In The Cabin
Survey: Passenger Loyalty for Airlines is Driven by Wi-Fi Connectivity
Earlier this summer, Airlines for America (A4A) predicted that airline travel would reach an all time high with a...
Aviation Service Providers Bring Passenger Connectivity to the Sky with Iridium NEXT Satellite Launch
More and more operators are looking to increase the operational efficiency of their fleets, which is creating an...
Reliable Aircraft Connectivity for Passengers – Appreciated or Expected?
Editor’s note: This article was originally penned by Svend H. Sørensen, Product Manager at GateHouse Telecom A/S....
Sky High Economics Report: 3 Ways the Connected Aircraft Can Save Airlines $15B Annually
The connected aircraft has the potential to save airlines $15 billion annually in operational efficiencies according...
In-Flight Connectivity is Entering the Next-Gen Phase
About the Author – Dan is a senior research consultant at Valour Consultancy. His background is in consumer to...
Cabin Interiors and In Flight Connectivity Top the Passenger Experience Innovations at Aircraft Interiors Expo
As demand for an improved passenger experience are rising, the industry is responding with innovative cabin solutions...
Sky High Economics Report: The Sky is the Limit for Passenger Connectivity
The role of connectivity in the aviation industry is changing the commercial aviation business as we know it....
In the News: Cutting Edge Cabin Technology Enhancing the Passenger Experience
The airline passenger experience has evolved so dramatically recently that it’s almost unrecognizable from just 10...
Creating a Superior Passenger Experience: Takeaways from the 2017 APEX Expo
Last month, aviation industry leaders gathered in Long Beach, CA for the 2017 APEX Expo to look at the latest and...
Connected Aviation Vision: An Industry Transformation
Our world is constantly evolving with the adoption of technology. Smart phones that feature increased computing power...
At The Airport
Digital Transformation in the Airport: What’s Your Next Step?
If there’s anything about the aviation industry that we can be sure of, it’s that the process of airport digital...
Vietnamese Airports Integrate a Border Management Solution to Improve Security and Passenger Processing
Passenger growth is a challenge facing many aviation industry leaders right now. According to IATA’s 2018 forecast,...
From the Ground Up: Ingraining Best Practices Airport Cybersecurity
Editor’s Note: This article series was originally penned by Dominic Nessi, AeroTech Partners Founder and Senior...
From Top to Bottom: A New Approach for Cybersecurity in Airports
Editor’s Note: This article series was originally penned by Dominic Nessi, AeroTech Partners Founder and Senior...
Building a Culture of Innovation – Q&A with Brock Solutions President Vivienne Ojala
Every month, the Connected Aviation Today team connects with aviation industry experts to learn about what brought...
Smart Airports Encapsulate a More Tangible Smart City Opportunity
[Editors Note: This piece was contributed by John Devlin, principal analyst and founder of P.A.ID Strategies and a...
Top 5 Considerations for Airport CEOs When it Comes to Implementing Biometrics
Improving the passenger experience is a key objective for most airport CEOs. One of the best ways to do that is by...
While Automated Immigration Services’ Popularity Soars, Baggage Solutions Must Keep Pace
It's no surprise that automated immigration programs, which help reduce delays while maintaining security, are having...
PTE 2018 Focuses on Bringing Airports into the 21st Century
Last month, Passenger Terminal Expo (PTE) 2018 brought together aviation leaders from around the world with a unique...
Insights on the Growth of Cybersecurity in Airports from ACI World
Cybersecurity in airports is a topic that isn’t going away; in fact, it is only gaining in importance as the industry...
What Airports Need to Know: Creating a Comprehensive Approach to Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity has become a main area of focus in the aviation industry as airports and airlines realize they are not...
The Airports Council International Outlines Priorities for Commercial Airports in 2018
The Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) has approximately 380 aviation-related organizations as...
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Future Travel Experience Global 2018: Disrupt or Be Disrupted
The passenger experience is something that leaders in the aviation industry are constantly striving to improve and...
Q&A with Airlines for America CEO on the Impact of 40 Years of Airline Deregulation
Four decades ago, Congress passed the Airline Deregulation Act, which removed federal control over the airline...
Growing Attention on Cybersecurity in Aviation
As the aviation ecosystem becomes more connected, there’s an ever-increasing threat of cyber attacks. Aviation experts...
Combining Programming and Passion: A Q&A with Daniel Baker, CEO of FlightAware
Every month, the Connected Aviation Today team features an aviation industry expert to learn about how their path led...
Highlights from Farnborough Airshow 2018: A Glimpse at the International Aerospace Landscape
Last month, one of the largest international aerospace events took place in England: The 2018 Farnborough Airshow...
Observing the Rising Demand for the Connected Aircraft
Aviation’s rapid adoption of connectivity solutions has a big hand in bringing the industry into the 21st century. The...
Going Beyond the Basic Connected Aircraft and Understanding the Future of Connectivity
This week at the Global Connected Aircraft Summit, executives from the world’s largest airlines, aerospace and...
Aviation Leaders at the 2018 IATA Annual General Meeting Want to Ease Logistical Tension with International Travel
This week, IATA’s 74th Annual General Meeting took place in Sydney, Australia and more than 1,000 leaders gathered...
Airlines Under Pressure to Meet GDPR and PNR Compliance
Airlines today are facing numerous complex compliance requirements in an effort to minimize global threats from...
Going Global: FAA Information Exchange Creates a Harmonized Global Aviation System
Editor’s Note: This article was originally written by Dave Hughes, FAA NextGen Outreach and Reporting and is now...
Careers in STEM are Full of Zig Zags: Embrace the Adventure!
Ester Barbuto’s career didn’t follow a straight path on her way to becoming an engineer, or to her current role at...
Aviation Industry Executive Spotlight: Mo Woods
The aviation industry is full of executives who have embraced their love for technology, engineering and flight and...
In The Tower
Pivoting Towards Progress: SES for DLS’ Effect on Aviation Operation
It’s now been about six months since the Single European Sky for Data Link Services (SES for DLS) mandate from...
Offshore Precipitation Capability: The FAA’s Non-Radar Weather Radar
Editor’s note: This article was originally penned by John Croft, FAA NextGen Outreach Writer and Editor. Croft...
Did You Miss the SES for DLS Compliance Deadline? What Now?
Earlier this year, EUROCONTROL’s Single European Sky for Data Link Services (SES for DLS) mandate took effect and...
Executive Spotlight: Pete Dumont,CEO of the Air Traffic Control Association
Each month, the editors of Connected Aviation Today reach out to executives in the aviation industry to learn about...
ACARS: Understanding Fact vs. Fiction
This article is the second in a series on the Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) which...
In the News: Progress towards Air Traffic Management Modernization Around the World
Connected Aviation Today has reported recently on the progress being made in the air traffic management (ATM) and air...
World ATM Congress: How Air Traffic Control is Adjusting to Rapid Aviation Growth
This week, the sixth annual World ATM Congress kicked off in Madrid, bringing together more than 7,500 product...
How Aviation Leaders are Adapting to Growing Demand in Asian Markets
Aviation experts like Rockwell Collins and Iridium will be quick to tell you that if your five year plan doesn’t...
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