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DOWNLOAD: How ACARS Over IP Broadens the Aviation Data Pipeline
For over 40 years, Aircraft Communications Addressing and Report System (ACARS) has been the go-to delivery system for relaying operational and safety critical information to and from aircraft on a global scale. However, with the adoption of intelligent airplanes,...
UTM Frameworks and an Increasingly Automated Airspace
Today’s airspace continues to become more dynamic and diversified with the increased adoption of unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS, into everyday operations. UAS provide a valuable source of automation and surveillance capabilities for many different industries, but...
The Full Picture of Safety Operations with Data Sharing
In the modern aviation industry, data is a crucial element for essentially every organization’s operations and goals. Today’s connected aviation ecosystem is data-driven and calls for greater transparency and accessibility to accommodate key goals of the industry like...
Executive Spotlight: IATA Director General Willie Walsh Seeks to Give Industry a Louder Voice
In the midst of a global pandemic, where airlines around the world are learning to adapt to the new normal, Willie Walsh stepped in as leader of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The association is known for developing global standards for airline...
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
Cabin Connectivity is Here and So is the Tech to Enable It
The future of air travel is connected, and it should come as no surprise that passengers onboard commercial flights will expect access to in-flight internet in the increasingly connected world, we live in. But while many airlines have worked to bring that cabin...
FlightPlan C-Suite Week Preview: Driving Change at Record Speeds Through Industry Collaboration
The aviation industry has seen significant turbulence since the shutdown of air travel in 2020. That said, the industry came together, defined a path forward, and quickly pivoted to modernize and implement the latest technologies that would allow for the return of...
New Touchless Electronic Cabin Bag Solution Improves In-Flight Efficiencies and Safety Protocols
With air travel taking off as passengers return the industry is working overtime to deploy solutions that make that return as seamless and efficient as possible. From the operation of in-flight service and enhancing the passenger experience, to increasing safety...
ICYMI: FTE APEX 2021 Highlights Optimistic, Innovative Outlook for Aviation Leaders
With the world ramping up for a summer of long-awaited travel, airports and airlines around the world are preparing for the opportunity to rejuvenate and strengthen their relationships with their passengers. At the Future Travel Experience (FTE) APEX Virtual Expo...
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 –...
At The Airport
Cabin Connectivity is Here and So is the Tech to Enable It
The future of air travel is connected, and it should come as no surprise that passengers onboard commercial flights will expect access to in-flight internet in the increasingly connected world, we live in. But while many airlines have worked to bring that cabin...
Executive Spotlight: Building a Can-Do Foundation at DFW Airport
Each month, the Connected Aviation Today team identifies an executive in the industry that is making significant strides or that can share an interesting perspective on the aviation industry. For this latest Executive Spotlight, we sat down with Paul Puopolo,...
AAAE: Flying into a More Connected Future
After a year and a half of canceled or solely virtual conferences, the return to in-person attendance at the 93rd Annual American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Conference and Exposition was a welcome experience. Showcasing the resilience of the entire...
ACI Offers 4 Ways for Airports to Mitigate Summer Travel Challenges as European Travel Restrictions Loosen
Summer travel for 2021 is expected to see great increases as vaccines continue to roll out around the world and travel restrictions ease up. In fact, according to a recent announcement from Airports Council International (ACI) Europe, passenger traffic in the...
El Dorado International Airport Aligns Digital Transformation Efforts with COVID Recovery Plan
Before the global pandemic, 2020 was slated to be a record-breaking year for air travel in many ways, not the least of which being passenger growth. In fact, at the close of 2019, IATA predicted that passenger demand would grow by 4.1 percent in 2020. Airports around...
Evolving the FAA Safety Management System Mandate to Address Business Aviation Operators
Creating a culture of safety has always been a critical part of developing an efficient and ordered National Air Space (NAS). It is with that mindset that the FAA has developed a Safety Management System (SMS) mandate which provides a framework for a more safe and...
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The Full Picture of Safety Operations with Data Sharing
In the modern aviation industry, data is a crucial element for essentially every organization’s operations and goals. Today’s connected aviation ecosystem is data-driven and calls for greater transparency and accessibility to accommodate key goals of the industry like...
Executive Spotlight: IATA Director General Willie Walsh Seeks to Give Industry a Louder Voice
In the midst of a global pandemic, where airlines around the world are learning to adapt to the new normal, Willie Walsh stepped in as leader of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The association is known for developing global standards for airline...
Aerospace CTOs Discuss the Adoption of Sustainability to Reach Net Zero Goals
A hot topic in the commercial aviation and aerospace industry is sustainability and the innovations that will help the industry achieve its net zero goals. Last month, the European Union took the lead on climate policy, outlining a strategy to cut emissions...
Making Travel Pass a Reality for Airlines by Leveraging an Existing Passenger Management System
As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out, each country is in a different phase of managing the pandemic and protecting the safety of its citizens. This reality is driving the aviation industry’s push for the creation of a digital health passport that enables...
AAAE: Flying into a More Connected Future
After a year and a half of canceled or solely virtual conferences, the return to in-person attendance at the 93rd Annual American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Conference and Exposition was a welcome experience. Showcasing the resilience of the entire...
Blue Skies Initiative: ATCA President Share His Vision for the Future
The Blue Skies Initiative seeks to modernize the National Air Space (NAS) of the U.S., and it could not be more pertinent or well-timed. With both the post-COVID return to travel and an increasingly active and congested atmosphere, the government-industry...
In The Tower
DOWNLOAD: How ACARS Over IP Broadens the Aviation Data Pipeline
For over 40 years, Aircraft Communications Addressing and Report System (ACARS) has been the go-to delivery system for relaying operational and safety critical information to and from aircraft on a global scale. However, with the adoption of intelligent airplanes,...
UTM Frameworks and an Increasingly Automated Airspace
Today’s airspace continues to become more dynamic and diversified with the increased adoption of unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS, into everyday operations. UAS provide a valuable source of automation and surveillance capabilities for many different industries, but...
ATCA Tech Symposium: Navigating a Whole New World for the National Air Space
Last week, aviation industry professionals gathered virtually for the 2021 ATCA Tech Symposium to discuss the latest innovations powering the future of the National Airspace System (NAS). Key topics included sustainability in...
Evolving the FAA Safety Management System Mandate to Address Business Aviation Operators
Creating a culture of safety has always been a critical part of developing an efficient and ordered National Air Space (NAS). It is with that mindset that the FAA has developed a Safety Management System (SMS) mandate which provides a framework for a more safe and...
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,...
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