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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...
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...
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...
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
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 –...
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...
At The Airport
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...
4 Ways Cloud Adoption in the Airport Fuels Aviation’s Recovery Post-COVID
The ability for airports to scale, adapt, and accommodate a more seamless – and contactless – passenger experience has never been more important. As more of the global population gets vaccinated, there is a light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel. More passengers are...
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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...
Safety Management System: How Safety and Satisfaction Go Hand-in-Hand in the Aviation World
“Good enough” has never been a sentiment associated with the aviation industry. A “good enough” attitude would have hampered the enormous, innovative accomplishments the industry is known for, and it would have undermined a central pillar of aviation: safety. Creating...
Executive Spotlight: ZIPAIR President Sets Sights on Air Travel from Asia to America
With a long tenure in the aviation industry, Shingo Nishida started his career with Japan Airlines (JAL) with a focus on passenger operations for international flights. His operational and overseas experience led him to become the president of ZIPAIR Tokyo Inc, JAL’s...
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...
In The Tower
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,...
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...
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