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...
Five Key Questions Answered for Airlines About the Transition to System Wide Information Management
Making flying safer and more efficient is an on-going goal for everyone associated with the aviation ecosystem. One of the most critical elements keeping airspace safe and secure is enabling airlines and Air Navigation Service Providers (like the FAA) to efficiently...
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...
Applying Aviation Safety Practices to Cybersecurity
Aviation safety rates are among the highest in transportation, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), with nearly 4.1 billion travelers flying safely on 41.8 million flights, in 2017. While incidents do occur, aircraft system improvements,...
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 (ACARS), a communication protocol that has become pivotal in the aviation community for the last 40 years. Part one of this series included an overview of...
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