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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...
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...
Aviation Summit 2021 Examines the Future of Safe Air Travel and a Return to New
When the global pandemic sent the aviation industry into a tailspin, aviation leaders stepped up to begin the hard work to bring back safe air travel. Beyond helping restore the industry, innovators also recognized that this is a time where they can accelerate and...
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,...
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
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...
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...
At The Airport
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...
Brock Solutions Emphasizes Importance of Technological Investment in Airport Recovery in 2021
With a new year underway and a particularly unpredictable year behind us, Connected Aviation Today reached out to aviation technology leaders to get a sense of what they see on the horizon for 2021 and beyond. Among the leaders we connected with was Mark Stokes,...
FlightPlan: Strategies for Recovery – The Health of the Industry Six Months Later
In April Inmarsat Aviation and the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) collaborated in hosting FlightPlan: Charting a Course for the Future. At the time, the airline industry had suffered greatly from the downward shift in commercial aviation. The event,...
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Aviation Summit 2021 Examines the Future of Safe Air Travel and a Return to New
When the global pandemic sent the aviation industry into a tailspin, aviation leaders stepped up to begin the hard work to bring back safe air travel. Beyond helping restore the industry, innovators also recognized that this is a time where they can accelerate and...
One Year Reflection: Aviation Leaders Reflect on the Industry’s Recovery from the Pandemic
One year ago, this month, the commercial aviation industry was hit hard by the global pandemic. Over the last twelve months, leaders from around the globe, from airports, airlines, government agencies, and industry, have come together to understand the devastating...
Creating Opportunities for Women in Aviation Through (Virtual) Connection
Earlier this month, female leaders and prospective talent across the aviation community gathered for the 32nd Annual Women in Aviation Conference to recognize female excellence in the industry and engage in valuable networking opportunities. However, this year’s event...
Helping Women Leaders in Aerospace and Aviation Take Flight
During Women’s History Month, we are looking at women leaders in aerospace and aviation, and how they are paving the path forward for those to follow. LeAnn Ridgeway, vice president and general manager of Information Management Services at Collins Aerospace, is one of...
Women’s History Month: A Look at Impactful Women in Aviation
Since 1987, the month of March has been a time to reflect on the many accomplishments of women in aviation. Women’s History Month invites us to remember that, while women have made tremendous gains, the challenges ahead must be met with the vigor seen in leaders of...
Mentoring the Next Generation of Leaders with “Introduce a Girl to Engineering” Initiative
Mentoring the next generation of leaders, innovators, and engineers is critical to the success of the aerospace and aviation industry. Girl Day is a global campaign designed to introduce a girl to engineering and demonstrate how these engineering careers can change...
In The Tower
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...
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...
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