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...
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 experience in the cabin; it’s also about optimizing cockpit communications. We’ve spoken at length with various aviation industry experts about the...
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 in shaping the industry into what it is today. With role models like Amelia Earhart, Sally Ride, and Bessie Coleman, it’s easy to understand how other...
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 traffic management will likely handle double the current traffic levels by 2020. To accommodate this growth and improve costs, safety, and performance,...
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 repurposed on Connected Aviation Today with permission from the original author. The article focused on the importance of flight deck communications from...
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