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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 –...
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...
OBAP Board Member Tennesse Garvey Speaks to Elevating Experiences for Black Aerospace Professionals
In celebration of Black History Month, Connected Aviation Today is highlighting Black voices in the aviation community that are focused on creating a more diverse and inclusive aviation workforce. As a result, we had the pleasure of speaking with Tennesse...
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....
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
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...
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...
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,...
Around The Network
OBAP Board Member Tennesse Garvey Speaks to Elevating Experiences for Black Aerospace Professionals
In celebration of Black History Month, Connected Aviation Today is highlighting Black voices in the aviation community that are focused on creating a more diverse and inclusive aviation workforce. As a result, we had the pleasure of speaking with Tennesse...
Executive Spotlight: Star Air CEO Shares His Outlook on the Future of Domestic Air Travel in India
India has quickly become one of the largest civil aviation markets, opening the doors to domestic air travel with an estimated 800 aircraft in 2020. Star Air, launched in 2019, is known for its outstanding passenger experience and safety efforts. The airline...
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...
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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