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IATA World Air Transport Statistics: Connectivity and Improved Efficiency Boosts Passenger Travel to 4.4 Billion Globally
Airlines are connecting more people than ever, and global air travel continues to become more accessible and efficient, pointing to extended growth in the aviation sector. These were the high-level themes from the 2018 performance figures from the IATA World Air...
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...
The Future of Biometrics at the Airport and Beyond
Creating a seamless travel journey is the goal of future of passenger travel, and many in the aviation industry are looking to biometrics to create this experience. Biometrics at the airport enables passengers to use a single token to authenticate their identity when...
IATA Supports Global RFID Baggage Initiative to Optimize the Passenger Journey
The aviation industry is focused on using innovative technologies to improve efficiencies, security, and enhance the passenger experience. From biometrics to self-bag drop to superior connectivity, emerging technologies are regularly being implemented by aviation...
On The Flight Deck
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...
Executive Spotlight: LeAnn Ridgeway Rises to New Heights in Aerospace Industry
It’s not often in today’s environment, that an executive rises through the ranks of one organization across the span of 30 years. Yet, that is the path that LeAnn Ridgeway has taken in her career at Collins Aerospace. Born and raised in Iowa, she watched her parents...
In-Flight Connectivity Survey: Three Perceptions into the Connected Aircraft
When we think about in-flight connectivity (IFC), most people’s minds go directly to cabin Wi-Fi and in-flight entertainment, both important factors in the passenger journey. But as the aviation industry has become more data-driven and connected, there has been a...
2019 Aviation Predictions: Taking Data-Based Action in the Aviation Ecosystem
Last month, we had the opportunity to speak with several different thought leaders in the aviation industry to discuss their 2018 reflections on the progress the industry has made. Many pointed to the growing prominence of big data and its notable role in...
2018 Reflections: Putting Aviation Data to Work
There’s no denying that data and data analytics has made a massive impact on the aviation industry in 2018. This year alone, Connected Aviation Today has covered emerging trends and developments in aviation data like the introduction of Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband...
Enriching Weather Information and Situational Awareness for Pilots via Camera Sensors
Editor’s Note: This piece was originally penned by John Croft, FAA NextGen Outreach Writer and Editor. In this article, Croft explains the steps being taken to maximize the power of cameras on the ground to help the flight deck and how they are becoming invaluable...
In The Cabin
AIX 2019: How Connectivity is Driving Change in Cabin Operations
New technologies and advances in connectivity are making a significant impact on the passenger journey and are coming into the spotlight for aviation leaders. Last week, preceding the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX 2019), the Connected Aviation Today team spoke with...
Airline Leaders Reflect on Cultivating a Future Workforce of Women in Aviation
Although women have been a part of the aviation industry since its inception, there have been many hurdles when it comes to both representation and advancement. In fact, the aviation industry, similar to many STEM industries, is seeking to balance its workforce...
The Rise of the African Connected Aviation Market
Air travel in Africa is on the rise. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), it is predicted that by 2035, there will be a dramatic rise in the number of travelers from the current estimate of 77 million air travelers annually to 303 million....
Norwegian Boosts Passenger Experience with Free Premium Wi-Fi Connectivity
Passengers on-board Norwegian’s transatlantic flights will now experience the ability to connect to free, and premium Wi-Fi packages to stream video and music content, surf the web, and access voice and messaging services. As many of our readers know, the connected...
Five Trends to Consider When Predicting the Future of IFC
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on RunwayGirl Network on September 6, 2018. We are republishing this content with the permission of RunwayGirl Network. Over the next five years, we can be certain much will change in the aviation industry. But one...
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 predicted growth of 3.7 percent over the summer months. For the recent U.S. Labor Day holiday, travel was predicted to reach 16.5 million passengers...
At The Airport
IATA World Air Transport Statistics: Connectivity and Improved Efficiency Boosts Passenger Travel to 4.4 Billion Globally
Airlines are connecting more people than ever, and global air travel continues to become more accessible and efficient, pointing to extended growth in the aviation sector. These were the high-level themes from the 2018 performance figures from the IATA World Air...
The Future of Biometrics at the Airport and Beyond
Creating a seamless travel journey is the goal of future of passenger travel, and many in the aviation industry are looking to biometrics to create this experience. Biometrics at the airport enables passengers to use a single token to authenticate their identity when...
IATA Supports Global RFID Baggage Initiative to Optimize the Passenger Journey
The aviation industry is focused on using innovative technologies to improve efficiencies, security, and enhance the passenger experience. From biometrics to self-bag drop to superior connectivity, emerging technologies are regularly being implemented by aviation...
Executive Spotlight: Bringing Operational Expertise from Consumer Goods and Healthcare to the Aviation Ecosystem
The sheer number of aviation passengers in the U.S. alone is steadily rising, hitting a record 2.8 million travelers per day. This growth has aviation leaders across the ecosystem looking at how to improve the passenger experience from before you enter an airport by...
FlightAware Puts Machine Learning to Work for Frankfurt Airport Arrival Times
The aviation industry and ecosystem is increasingly connected and data-driven, opening the doors for industry leaders to identify more effective ways of putting data to work to boost operational efficiency and the overall passenger experience. As the aviation...
CVG’s Chief Innovation Officer Brian Cobb Explains How Harnessing the Power of the Cloud Helped Reinvent the Airport
To more efficiently process passengers and deliver a seamless and modernized passenger experience, many airports are moving towards cloud-based solutions as a key part of their operational strategy. Being able to streamline the check-in process with a cloud-based...
Around The Network
“Lexi, Book Me a Jet”: How AI in Aviation is Evolving
At EBACE 2019, industry experts examined the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) in aviation and how it will evolve in the future. In nearly every industry—including aviation—AI and machine learning are having an impact. In fact, the data collected within the...
A4A Shares Key Considerations for Projected Record-Setting Summer Travel Numbers
We are now in the throes of the summer travel season and aviation leaders have been bracing themselves for the busiest summer yet. According to recent data from Airlines for America (A4A), there’s a record 257.4 million passengers — an average of 2.8 million per day —...
WATCH: From Connected Aviation to Connected Ecosystem
The Paris Air Show is arguably the largest in the aerospace industry, due to the sheer size of industry leaders and exhibitors that participate. The show is also known for having its finger on the pulse of the industry and highlighting the latest trends and...
The 2019 Paris Air Show at a Glance
Last week, one of the largest air shows in the world, the Paris Air Show, took place bringing together more than 300,000 attendees to discuss the latest in aviation innovation on a global scale. Topics like sustainable travel, passenger experience, data management,...
World Meteorological Congress Showcases the Importance of Weather Intelligence in Aviation
Last week, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)’s Eighteenth World Meteorological Congress concluded in Geneva, Switzerland after nearly two weeks of spirited discussion around pressing changes and trends in weather intelligence technologies and innovation....
EBACE 2019: The Future of Air Travel for Business Aviation
Last month, thousands of business aviation professionals joined together in Geneva, Switzerland, at EBACE 2019 where they discussed how the industry is evolving and how to keep pace with the latest innovations. With topics ranging from safety to sustainability and...
In The Tower
Partnerships Fuel Flight Tracking Ecosystem and Resulting Innovation
Many aviation experts will tell you that partnerships are key to successfully delivering on your mission in the aviation industry. Combining the strengths of various players across the aviation ecosystem is an important way to support safer travel and a superior...
Refreshing the ACARS Approach: An Introduction to Internet Protocol Suite (IPS)
Due to its pivotal role in aviation operations and communications, the Connected Aviation Today team has covered the Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) at length. From its evolution, to misconceptions about it, to its future, ACARS...
Unpacking the Evolution of Flight Tracking
With new technologies, changing passenger expectations, and evolving operational approaches, the aviation industry is one that adapts quickly. A specific area of the aviation ecosystem that has notably transformed in recent years is flight tracking. With safety always...
Creating the FAA’s Requested Portable Ground-Fixed ATC Radio
Editor’s note: This article was originally published on The Modern Battlespace. This approach to ATC in an emergency situation certainly applies to both military and civilian aviation and it’s important to understand how a solution like the one described below will...
ATCA Tech Symposium: Bringing Innovation to Air Traffic Control
Last week, the air traffic control community came together in Atlantic City, NJ for the ATCA Tech Symposium to focus on the latest technology, research, and services driving innovation in the industry. From bolstering the workforce by encouraging more women to join...
An Evolving Air Traffic Control Landscape
With the air traffic control (ATC) community coming together this week for the ATCA Technical Symposium, Connected Aviation Today has gathered the latest news for our readers. From ATC market growth, remote air traffic control solutions, air traffic management for...
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