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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...
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,...
Prediction: 2021 Brings a Year of Hope for the Commercial Aviation Industry
The New Year often brings a new beginning and a fresh start to mind, even in the most established of industries. This time last year, we simply couldn’t have predicted what 2020 would bring. The year started off as one of the strongest in the commercial aviation...
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...
On The Flight Deck
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...
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...
In The Cabin
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...
The Evolution of Millennial Travel and the Rise of the GenAlpha Passenger Experience
As with any industry, advances are often driven by consumer behavior. As the aviation industry seeks to chart a path forward, looking at the travel needs and passenger experience expectations of Millennial parents and their GenAlpha children will be critical. At the...
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...
At The Airport
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,...
FTE APEX: The Digital Future of Passenger Experience
The COVID-19 health crisis has caused virtually every single industry event to be held online this year, with FTE APEX among them. The conference focused on the future of the travel experience, featured an impressive slate of speakers all of whom shared their best...
Executive Spotlight: Rick Belliotti Highlights Importance of Teamwork in Aviation’s Recovery
To stay abreast with the latest trends across the aviation ecosystem, Connected Aviation Today regularly connects with various experts in the industry to share their stories, experience, and insights with our readers. As part of our Executive Spotlight series, we...
Re-Defining Air Travel and Boosting Passenger Confidence in a Post-COVID World
Considering the impacts that COVID-19 has had on aviation writ-large, many experts in the industry have seen the need for technology-driven solutions to address today’s pandemic-related problems. With the emphasis on instilling passenger confidence in a healthy and...
Executive Spotlight: The Airport Consultants Council President Outlines Priorities for Airport Modernization and Maintenance
Founded in 1978, the Airports Consultants Council (ACC) was created as a trade association to represent organizations involved in the development and operations of airports. Fast forward to 2020, and the ACC has joined the airport and facilities industry in facing one...
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Prediction: 2021 Brings a Year of Hope for the Commercial Aviation Industry
The New Year often brings a new beginning and a fresh start to mind, even in the most established of industries. This time last year, we simply couldn’t have predicted what 2020 would bring. The year started off as one of the strongest in the commercial aviation...
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,...
Moving Into 2021: Aviation Industry Experts’ Insights During a Global Pandemic
Last year brought forth many lessons learned and even the most seasoned experts were challenged to innovate and navigate one of the most tumultuous years in recent history, especially across the aviation industry. In a year when there was much to be learned, Connected...
2020 Focused on the Road to Recovery, Innovative Technologies, and Passenger Experience
In an industry disproportionately affected by the ongoing pandemic, aviation has had a tremendously challenging year. With the aviation industry working towards a new normal, members of the connected aviation community can begin thinking about the road to recovery and...
The CleanFlying Coalition: Establishing a Path Forward for Business Aviation Post-COVID
COVID continues to impact the aviation industry, and segments like business aviation are adapting accordingly to passenger expectations with it comes to health and safety. Learning from industry peers is an important part of that adaptation process and the need to...
ATCA Annual Highlights Importance of Blue Skies Initiative for the National Airspace System
As the 65 annual ATCA Annual kicks off, members, industry, and government leaders are joining together to discuss the challenges that are facing the National Airspace System (NAS) today and how to prepare for the future. One panel featured the leaders of the Blue...
In The Tower
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...
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...
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