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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...
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...
Going Beyond the Basic Connected Aircraft and Understanding the Future of Connectivity
This week at the Global Connected Aircraft Summit, executives from the world’s largest airlines, aerospace and...
Aviation Leaders at the 2018 IATA Annual General Meeting Want to Ease Logistical Tension with International Travel
This week, IATA’s 74th Annual General Meeting took place in Sydney, Australia and more than 1,000 leaders gathered...
On The Flight Deck
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...
2018 Predictions: Connected Aviation Becomes a Norm
As part of an ongoing series, as we kick off 2018, the Connected Aviation Today team has been reaching out to our...
In the News: Connectivity in the Cockpit
In flight connectivity has moved beyond a “nice to have” luxury and evolved into a necessity -- and that’s not just...
Fact or Fiction: 3 Myths that Could Disrupt the Aviation Industry in the Age of Big Data
The aviation industry rapidly moving into a new era of big data and information management. More than ever, data is...
In The Cabin
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...
At The Airport
Top 5 Considerations for Airport CEOs When it Comes to Implementing Biometrics
Improving the passenger experience is a key objective for most airport CEOs. One of the best ways to do that is by...
While Automated Immigration Services’ Popularity Soars, Baggage Solutions Must Keep Pace
It's no surprise that automated immigration programs, which help reduce delays while maintaining security, are having...
PTE 2018 Focuses on Bringing Airports into the 21st Century
Last month, Passenger Terminal Expo (PTE) 2018 brought together aviation leaders from around the world with a unique...
Insights on the Growth of Cybersecurity in Airports from ACI World
Cybersecurity in airports is a topic that isn’t going away; in fact, it is only gaining in importance as the industry...
What Airports Need to Know: Creating a Comprehensive Approach to Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity has become a main area of focus in the aviation industry as airports and airlines realize they are not...
The Airports Council International Outlines Priorities for Commercial Airports in 2018
The Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) has approximately 380 aviation-related organizations as...
2018 Predictions: 4 Key Airport Trends
As part of an ongoing series of articles, our editorial team at Connected Aviation Today is kicking off 2018 by...
Looking Back at 2017: Making Strides in Biometrics with Face Recognition
As we begin 2018, the Connected Aviation Today team wanted to take some time to reflect on some of the major...
Seeking Security – How Biometrics Fit into Airports of Today and Tomorrow
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in Asia Pacific Airports Magazine and was penned by Tony Chapman, the...
Baggage Matters: IATA Resolution 753 and What You Need to Know
We’ve all been there. An easy trip to the airport, no lines at security and a great flight that even arrives a few...
In the News: Stepping Up Airport Technology
Airports are no longer just where you catch your plane. They are where your journey starts. Wherever your travels may...
IATA Survey: Passengers Are Looking for a More Connected Travel Experience
The travel experience has come a long way in the past few years. Part of the changes occurring are being driven by...
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Going Beyond the Basic Connected Aircraft and Understanding the Future of Connectivity
This week at the Global Connected Aircraft Summit, executives from the world’s largest airlines, aerospace and...
Aviation Leaders at the 2018 IATA Annual General Meeting Want to Ease Logistical Tension with International Travel
This week, IATA’s 74th Annual General Meeting took place in Sydney, Australia and more than 1,000 leaders gathered...
Airlines Under Pressure to Meet GDPR and PNR Compliance
Airlines today are facing numerous complex compliance requirements in an effort to minimize global threats from...
Going Global: FAA Information Exchange Creates a Harmonized Global Aviation System
Editor’s Note: This article was originally written by Dave Hughes, FAA NextGen Outreach and Reporting and is now...
Careers in STEM are Full of Zig Zags: Embrace the Adventure!
Ester Barbuto’s career didn’t follow a straight path on her way to becoming an engineer, or to her current role at...
Aviation Industry Executive Spotlight: Mo Woods
The aviation industry is full of executives who have embraced their love for technology, engineering and flight and...
Singapore Airshow Demonstrates Growth in Aviation in Asia
There is no doubt in our minds that aviation growth in Asia is on the rise. This was made even clearer at the 2018...
Industry Leaders Head to Dubai for Aircraft Interiors and MRO Middle East
Last week, nearly 5,000 aerospace industry executives headed to the Dubai World Trade Center for the Aircraft...
2017 Highlights and Trends in Connected Aviation
The commercial airline industry has seen significant changes in the past 12 months, as it moves closer towards a...
3 Data Domains for the Correctly Connected Aircraft
As the future of the connected aircraft evolves, so does the expectation of the technology behind it. Performance...
5 Elements of the Aviation Ecosystem that will Impact the Future of the Industry
The way people travel is changing every day, and the aviation industry is at the heart of this change. The vision of a...
In The Tower
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...
ACARS: Understanding Fact vs. Fiction
This article is the second in a series on the Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) which...
In the News: Progress towards Air Traffic Management Modernization Around the World
Connected Aviation Today has reported recently on the progress being made in the air traffic management (ATM) and air...
World ATM Congress: How Air Traffic Control is Adjusting to Rapid Aviation Growth
This week, the sixth annual World ATM Congress kicked off in Madrid, bringing together more than 7,500 product...
How Aviation Leaders are Adapting to Growing Demand in Asian Markets
Aviation experts like Rockwell Collins and Iridium will be quick to tell you that if your five year plan doesn’t...
The Evolution of ACARS Series with Rockwell Collins’ Dan Pendergast
This article is the first in a series on the Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) which,...
Progress in Traffic Flow Management: Takeaways from ATCA 2017
Earlier this month, more than 3000 air traffic control (ATC) and air traffic management (ATM) leaders came together...
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