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Unpacking the Evolution of Flight Tracking
With new technologies, changing passenger expectations, and evolving operational approaches, the aviation industry is one that adapts quickly. A specific area of the aviation ecosystem that has notably transformed in recent years is flight tracking. With safety always...
Creating the FAA’s Requested Portable Ground-Fixed ATC Radio
Editor’s note: This article was originally published on The Modern Battlespace. This approach to ATC in an emergency situation certainly applies to both military and civilian aviation and it’s important to understand how a solution like the one described below will...
CVG’s Chief Innovation Officer Brian Cobb Explains How Harnessing the Power of the Cloud Helped Reinvent the Airport
To more efficiently process passengers and deliver a seamless and modernized passenger experience, many airports are moving towards cloud-based solutions as a key part of their operational strategy. Being able to streamline the check-in process with a cloud-based...
EBACE 2019: The Future of Air Travel for Business Aviation
Last month, thousands of business aviation professionals joined together in Geneva, Switzerland, at EBACE 2019 where they discussed how the industry is evolving and how to keep pace with the latest innovations. With topics ranging from safety to sustainability and...
On The Flight Deck
Executive Spotlight: LeAnn Ridgeway Rises to New Heights in Aerospace Industry
It’s not often in today’s environment, that an executive rises through the ranks of one organization across the span of 30 years. Yet, that is the path that LeAnn Ridgeway has taken in her career at Collins Aerospace. Born and raised in Iowa, she watched her parents...
In-Flight Connectivity Survey: Three Perceptions into the Connected Aircraft
When we think about in-flight connectivity (IFC), most people’s minds go directly to cabin Wi-Fi and in-flight entertainment, both important factors in the passenger journey. But as the aviation industry has become more data-driven and connected, there has been a...
2019 Aviation Predictions: Taking Data-Based Action in the Aviation Ecosystem
Last month, we had the opportunity to speak with several different thought leaders in the aviation industry to discuss their 2018 reflections on the progress the industry has made. Many pointed to the growing prominence of big data and its notable role in...
2018 Reflections: Putting Aviation Data to Work
There’s no denying that data and data analytics has made a massive impact on the aviation industry in 2018. This year alone, Connected Aviation Today has covered emerging trends and developments in aviation data like the introduction of Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband...
Enriching Weather Information and Situational Awareness for Pilots via Camera Sensors
Editor’s Note: This piece was originally penned by John Croft, FAA NextGen Outreach Writer and Editor. In this article, Croft explains the steps being taken to maximize the power of cameras on the ground to help the flight deck and how they are becoming invaluable...
Airlines Work to Meet the Approaching GADSS Deadline for Autonomous Tracking – 3 Things to Know
It is not often that an aircraft disappears en-route to a destination, but unfortunately, it has occurred. There are still no answers to what actually happened to Malaysia Airlines flight 370, which disappeared on March 8, 2014. Similarly, Air France flight 447’s...
In The Cabin
AIX 2019: How Connectivity is Driving Change in Cabin Operations
New technologies and advances in connectivity are making a significant impact on the passenger journey and are coming into the spotlight for aviation leaders. Last week, preceding the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX 2019), the Connected Aviation Today team spoke with...
Airline Leaders Reflect on Cultivating a Future Workforce of Women in Aviation
Although women have been a part of the aviation industry since its inception, there have been many hurdles when it comes to both representation and advancement. In fact, the aviation industry, similar to many STEM industries, is seeking to balance its workforce...
The Rise of the African Connected Aviation Market
Air travel in Africa is on the rise. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), it is predicted that by 2035, there will be a dramatic rise in the number of travelers from the current estimate of 77 million air travelers annually to 303 million....
Norwegian Boosts Passenger Experience with Free Premium Wi-Fi Connectivity
Passengers on-board Norwegian’s transatlantic flights will now experience the ability to connect to free, and premium Wi-Fi packages to stream video and music content, surf the web, and access voice and messaging services. As many of our readers know, the connected...
Five Trends to Consider When Predicting the Future of IFC
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on RunwayGirl Network on September 6, 2018. We are republishing this content with the permission of RunwayGirl Network. Over the next five years, we can be certain much will change in the aviation industry. But one...
Survey: Passenger Loyalty for Airlines is Driven by Wi-Fi Connectivity
Earlier this summer, Airlines for America (A4A) predicted that airline travel would reach an all time high with a predicted growth of 3.7 percent over the summer months. For the recent U.S. Labor Day holiday, travel was predicted to reach 16.5 million passengers...
At The Airport
CVG’s Chief Innovation Officer Brian Cobb Explains How Harnessing the Power of the Cloud Helped Reinvent the Airport
To more efficiently process passengers and deliver a seamless and modernized passenger experience, many airports are moving towards cloud-based solutions as a key part of their operational strategy. Being able to streamline the check-in process with a cloud-based...
Embracing Biometrics and Sustainability to Futureproof Airports for Long-Term Success
Airport directors are constantly making decisions about their operations, a responsibility that is akin to running a city within a city. Decisions on infrastructure updates and costs, meeting compliance standards, ensuring travelers are safe, and improving the...
Small but Mighty: Charley Benjamin of Chantilly Air on Small Business Aviation Growth
Charley Benjamin of Chantilly Air discusses the growth of small business aviation with Connected Aviation Today in their latest Q&A.
VIDEO: Biometrics and the Seamless Passenger Journey
The seamless passenger journey is becoming a reality with the ongoing adoption of advanced technologies, including biometrics, the technology that enables passengers to use a single token to authenticate their identity when traveling through an airport. The...
PTE 2019: Biometrics and Emerging Technologies Enabling Smoother Passenger Experiences
Last week, Passenger Terminal Expo 2019 (PTE 2019) took place in London, UK and brought together more than 10,000 attendees from over 1,500 organizations and 130 countries to discuss the latest innovations and trends experts are seeing in airports around the world....
New Biometrics eBook: Creating a Seamless Passenger Journey
One of the main goals for many of the key players in the aviation industry has been the creation and implementation of a seamless passenger experience. Technology adoption throughout the aviation ecosystem is imperative in accomplishing this goal, and industry leaders...
Around The Network
EBACE 2019: The Future of Air Travel for Business Aviation
Last month, thousands of business aviation professionals joined together in Geneva, Switzerland, at EBACE 2019 where they discussed how the industry is evolving and how to keep pace with the latest innovations. With topics ranging from safety to sustainability and...
Collins Aerospace’s Kelly Ortberg’s Vision for a More Cohesive Aviation Ecosystem
With such rapid adoption of new connectivity and automation technologies, the aviation industry is quickly becoming full of untapped potential, especially when it comes to the mountains of data resulting from those technologies. But how can the aviation industry adapt...
Executive Spotlight: From Falling to Flying – Featuring Amanda Ferraro, CEO of Aviation Safety Solutions
Every month as part of our Executive Spotlight series, the Connected Aviation Today team connects with an impactful voice in the aviation industry to learn about their unique career path and what advice they have for budding aviation industry employees. This month, we...
Overcoming Challenges in Intelligent Aircraft Adoption
Over the last decade, the aviation industry has seen a noticeable uptick in the development and adoption of intelligent aircraft, and that growth is showing no signs of slowing. And why would it? Intelligent aircraft enable a smarter, more connected aviation ecosystem...
WILL Rise Initiative Aims to Increase Female Leadership in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
Over the years, many industries have taken an active approach in diversifying their workforce and making them more inclusive, especially in STEM-related fields. The Aerospace & Defense industry is just one of the industries that is still striving to achieve more...
Executive Spotlight: Retired NASA Astronaut Mary Cleave Followed Her Passion into Outer Space
“Never be afraid to follow your passions,” Mary Cleave told me in a recent interview about her career and her path to becoming a NASA astronaut. I talked with Cleave, a retired engineer and U.S. Astronaut, after she was announced as the speaker at the Collins...
In The Tower
Unpacking the Evolution of Flight Tracking
With new technologies, changing passenger expectations, and evolving operational approaches, the aviation industry is one that adapts quickly. A specific area of the aviation ecosystem that has notably transformed in recent years is flight tracking. With safety always...
Creating the FAA’s Requested Portable Ground-Fixed ATC Radio
Editor’s note: This article was originally published on The Modern Battlespace. This approach to ATC in an emergency situation certainly applies to both military and civilian aviation and it’s important to understand how a solution like the one described below will...
ATCA Tech Symposium: Bringing Innovation to Air Traffic Control
Last week, the air traffic control community came together in Atlantic City, NJ for the ATCA Tech Symposium to focus on the latest technology, research, and services driving innovation in the industry. From bolstering the workforce by encouraging more women to join...
An Evolving Air Traffic Control Landscape
With the air traffic control (ATC) community coming together this week for the ATCA Technical Symposium, Connected Aviation Today has gathered the latest news for our readers. From ATC market growth, remote air traffic control solutions, air traffic management for...
Global Satellite Security and Operations Solution Approved by FAA
Airlines are expected to be able to save $15B annually by 2035 due to digital aircraft operations, according to the London School of Economics report. The connectivity of the aviation ecosystem is changing the game for the industry, offering visibility into data from...
World ATM Congress 2019: Power in Partnership
Last week, World ATM Congress 2019 took place in Madrid and brought together air traffic management (ATM) industry leaders from across the globe. Currently the world’s largest international ATM exhibition and conference, World ATM Congress offers a platform for...
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