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2019 Predictions: The Year to Expect More of Flight Tracking and ADS-B
In an ongoing series on Connected Aviation Today, our editorial team has been speaking with various leaders in the...
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...
Aviation Industry Prediction: Is 2019 The Year Connected Aviation Takes Off?
Last month, our editorial team spoke with various leaders in the aviation industry to discuss their reflections on...
Aviation Trends: Biometrics Comes of Age in 2018 with AI and Blockchain Evolving in 2019
As 2018 comes to a close, the editorial team at Connected Aviation Today is looking back at the year and the progress...
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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...
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...
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...
Airlines Work to Meet the Approaching GADSS Deadline for Autonomous Tracking – 3 Things to Know
It is not often that an aircraft disappears en-route to a destination, but unfortunately, it has occurred. There are...
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
This article is the third and final in a series on the Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System...
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...
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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...
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...
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Aviation Trends: Biometrics Comes of Age in 2018 with AI and Blockchain Evolving in 2019
As 2018 comes to a close, the editorial team at Connected Aviation Today is looking back at the year and the progress...
ACI-NA Reports on Economic Impact of Commercial Airports
With 493 commercial airports across North America, the airports industry has made a significant annual impact on our...
Building a Culture of Security within the Aviation Industry
Editor’s Note: Excerpts of this post series were originally published by ACI-NA. In my earlier article, I wrote about...
Is the Aviation Industry Prepared to Manage the Insider Threat?
Editor’s Note: Excerpts of this post series were originally published by ACI-NA. While cybersecurity threats can come...
Executive Spotlight: ACI-NA CEO Kevin M. Burke Reflects on the 70 Year History in Aviation
The Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) has been representing the voice of airports since 1948....
ACI-NA Annual Conference: Airports Seek to Understand the Customer Experience and Pain Points
Earlier this week, more than 2,100 airport experts from more than 200 airports gathered at Music City Center in...
CBP Embraces Biometrics and Facial Recognition Tech for Border Security
Thanks to the introduction of biometrics into the aviation world, border security is becoming more efficient,...
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...
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2019 Predictions: The Year to Expect More of Flight Tracking and ADS-B
In an ongoing series on Connected Aviation Today, our editorial team has been speaking with various leaders in the...
Aviation Industry Prediction: Is 2019 The Year Connected Aviation Takes Off?
Last month, our editorial team spoke with various leaders in the aviation industry to discuss their reflections on...
Looking into the Crystal Ball for Business Aviation in 2019
As the year 2019 kicks off, the Connected Aviation Today team is sharing a series of 2019 predictions from various...
Connected Aviation Today Shares Top Stories from 2018
The year 2018 is coming to a close and it’s been a big one for Connected Aviation Today. We covered several important...
2018 Reflections: A Year of Transition for Connected Aviation
The past year has shown considerable advancements in aviation industry connectivity. Increased air traffic is...
Podcast with Joel Otto, Collins Aerospace on Creating a Frictionless Travel Experience
As Connected Aviation Today looks back at 2018, we are reaching out to experts to talk through major milestones in the...
Future Connected Aircraft 2018 Brings Together Executives Across Aviation
Future Connected Aircraft 2018, is in its first year and is bringing 100 members of the connected aviation industry...
NBAA 2018: A Glimpse into Progress in Business Aviation
Last month, aviation leaders gathered at National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention and...
Executive Spotlight: President of AEROTHAI Takes a Systematic Approach to Success
Each month, the Connected Aviation Today team connects with industry experts to learn about what brought them to the...
Mitigating the Insider Threat in a Connected Aviation Ecosystem
Editor’s Note: Excerpts of this post series were originally published by ACI-NA. There are many potential insider...
Airlines, Airports, and Aviation Leaders Encourage the Future Generation of Girls in Aviation
Earlier this month, more than 15,000 girls between the ages of eight and 17 participated in the 4th International...
Taking a Closer Look at Cybersecurity in the Aviation Ecosystem for NCSAM
October is here and that means it’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). To observe this important month,...
In The Tower
Why Every Airline Should Already Exceed GADSS Flight Tracking Standards
By now, airlines around the world are familiar with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Global...
A Look Back at Cybersecurity in Aviation and the Path Ahead
One of the biggest discussions in the aviation industry this past year has centered around cybersecurity. With the...
Lifting the Curtain on Small UAS Traffic Management
Editor’s Note: This piece was originally penned by John Croft, FAA NextGen Outreach Writer and Editor. In this...
Adapting to New Entrants into the Airspace: A Glimpse at the 2018 ATCA Annual Conference and Exposition
Later this month, more than 3,000 air traffic management (ATM) experts will descend upon the Gaylord National...
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...
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