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Executive Spotlight: Michael Taylor of J.D. Power on the Airport Microcosm
As part of our Executive Spotlight series, the Connected Aviation Today team makes a point of gathering perspective from various voices across aviation so we can share a holistic view of what’s happening throughout the industry. To learn more about how the industry as...
Women in Aviation Introduce Girls to Engineering, Aviation, and Aerospace
Diversity in STEM-related fields is critical to innovation, which is why the aviation, aerospace, and other technology-related fields have created initiatives to help develop a more diverse generation of future professionals. In honor of International Women’s Day 2020...
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...
Inflight Connectivity Continues Making Global Strides
With our 2020 predictions series wrapped up, one common theme we saw across different thought leaders was the increasing presence of inflight connectivity (IFC) in the aviation ecosystem. In addition to contributing to the passenger experience, IFC enables a more...
On The Flight Deck
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...
The Three C’s of Connectivity: Building a Business Case for the Connected Aircraft
As the aviation industry continues its digital transformation, all signs point toward an unprecedented acceleration right around the corner. Driven by high bandwidth connectivity capabilities, next generation aircraft and increasing industry adoption, the aviation...
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 The Cabin
Prediction: SATCOM Will Continue to Evolve the Connected Cockpit in 2020
What does the future of connected aviation hold? That is what the Connected Aviation Today editors asked of aviation experts across the industry. Many of our experts believe that 2020 will be a year of great growth, especially as the connected aircraft emerges...
PODCAST: Brian Cobb, Chief Innovation Officer, Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), Discusses Evolution of Aviation Innovation
As we enter into a new decade, the Connected Aviation Today editorial team is interviewing a number of industry experts to gain their perspectives on key milestones for 2019 and looking ahead into 2020 with their predictions for the connected ecosystem. In this...
Connected Aviation Prediction: Airlines to Adopt a Retail State of Mind for Digital Inflight Experience
A new year and a new decade are here, and it’s bound to bring with it vast change in the connected aviation ecosystem. As we kick off the new year, the editorial team at Connected Aviation Today is talking with aviation industry executives about their predictions on...
Rethinking Key Aspects of the Digital Inflight Experience
As we say goodbye to 2019, the editorial team at Connected Aviation Today is taking a look at the evolution of the connected ecosystem and how far we’ve come over the past 12 months. As technology continues to advance, and adoption is on the rise, everything from...
PODCAST: Joel Otto of Collins Aerospace on the Connected Aviation Ecosystem’s Evolution and Future
As we close out 2019 and enter into a new decade, the Connected Aviation Today editorial team is interviewing a number of industry experts to gain their perspectives on key milestones for 2019 and looking ahead into 2020 with their predictions for the connected...
2019 Reflection: Year of Passenger Experience and Enabling Technologies
As we reach the end of the year, the editors at Connected Aviation Today are embarking on a new series that reflects the industry’s 2019 milestones as well as a look forward to the future of aviation in 2020. This week, we highlight passengers and how they are more...
At The Airport
Executive Spotlight: Michael Taylor of J.D. Power on the Airport Microcosm
As part of our Executive Spotlight series, the Connected Aviation Today team makes a point of gathering perspective from various voices across aviation so we can share a holistic view of what’s happening throughout the industry. To learn more about how the industry as...
Modernizing El Dorado International Airport to Meet Passenger Growth and Demand in Latin America
El Dorado International Airport serves Bogotá, Colombia and its surrounding areas, as the third busiest airport in Latin America. In 2018 alone, it served over 32.7 million passengers and 741,000 metric tons of cargo. The airport continues to grow as more and more...
PODCAST: Brian Cobb, Chief Innovation Officer, Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), Discusses Evolution of Aviation Innovation
As we enter into a new decade, the Connected Aviation Today editorial team is interviewing a number of industry experts to gain their perspectives on key milestones for 2019 and looking ahead into 2020 with their predictions for the connected ecosystem. In this...
Bringing Reliable Communications into Asian Aviation Ecosystem to Support Market Demand
The Asian aviation market continues to see significant growth, with IATA’s 20 year forecast predicting that the Asia Pacific region will see the biggest global growth in passenger demand from 2015 to 2035. As the Asian travel market continues to grow, it’s imperative...
2019 Reflections and 2020 Predictions on Bag Tracking Trends
In preparation for 2020, Connected Aviation Today is gathering insights from various thought leaders across the aviation industry about major 2019 milestones and predictions for the year to come. As part of this series, we recently spoke with SmartSuite enterprise...
Executive Spotlight: El Dorado Airport CEO Alvaro Gonzalez on Airport Management
To shine a light on some of the leaders in the aviation industry, the Connected Aviation Today team regularly connects with various voices across the industry to capture insights and advice from seasoned industry veterans in our Executive Spotlight series. This month,...
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Women in Aviation Introduce Girls to Engineering, Aviation, and Aerospace
Diversity in STEM-related fields is critical to innovation, which is why the aviation, aerospace, and other technology-related fields have created initiatives to help develop a more diverse generation of future professionals. In honor of International Women’s Day 2020...
Inflight Connectivity Continues Making Global Strides
With our 2020 predictions series wrapped up, one common theme we saw across different thought leaders was the increasing presence of inflight connectivity (IFC) in the aviation ecosystem. In addition to contributing to the passenger experience, IFC enables a more...
Singapore Airshow 2020: How Diversity and UAM Affect Aviation in Asia
Earlier this month, the 2020 Singapore Airshow, Asia’s largest airshow, took place at the Changi Exhibition Centre and welcomed more than 30,000 trade attendees, despite some last minute withdrawals due to concerns about the coronavirus. Connected Aviation Today...
Executive Spotlight: Flying Above Barriers and Making History in the Aviation Industry
As we celebrate Black History Month, Connected Aviation Today is taking a look at the men and women in the aviation industry that took risks, overcame challenges, and ultimately soared above barriers to reach new heights. From admitting African Americans into pilot...
Strengthening Airline and Airport Cybersecurity is a Team Effort
Over the last month, we’ve featured many 2020 predictions for the aviation industry on Connected Aviation Today, yet one area that will continue to be a focal point, across the connected ecosystem is cybersecurity. We recently had the opportunity to speak with Dominic...
ICAO Reflects on 10 Years of Progress in the Aviation Industry
The start of a new decade often prompts reflection about progress and milestones, and the aviation industry is no different. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) recently shared a few of their key milestones from 2010-2019 in an Uniting Aviation...
In The Tower
2020 Predictions: Changes and Challenges in the National Airspace System
As we look forward to the year in front of us and think about how the aviation ecosystem is evolving and maturing, it’s important to consider changing elements of the national airspace system (NAS) that are contributing to growth as well as creating challenges. While...
VIDEO: Building a Closer Connection Between Industry and FAA at ATCA Annual
Fostering relationships and in-person interactions between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and industry leaders, academia, and international players is a critical function of ATCA. This year’s ATCA Annual brought this point into sharp focus. Moving the...
The Future of Air Traffic with Peter Dumont, President and CEO of ATCA
In just a couple of weeks, 3,500+ attendees from over 25 countries will be heading to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., for the ATCA Annual Conference and Exposition. As the largest ATC/ATM event in the Americas, the conference will be...
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...
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