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...
Aviation Service Providers Bring Passenger Connectivity to the Sky with Iridium NEXT Satellite Launch
More and more operators are looking to increase the operational efficiency of their fleets, which is creating an increased demand for in-flight connectivity bandwidth. New data rich aircraft and existing connected aircraft continue to become active nodes on the...
Reliable Aircraft Connectivity for Passengers – Appreciated or Expected?
Editor’s note: This article was originally penned by Svend H. Sørensen, Product Manager at GateHouse Telecom A/S. Sørensen explains the importance of adaptive SATCOM testing and application to deliver on the reliable aircraft connectivity portion of the ideal...
Sky High Economics Report: 3 Ways the Connected Aircraft Can Save Airlines $15B Annually
The connected aircraft has the potential to save airlines $15 billion annually in operational efficiencies according to the second installment of the Sky High Economics: Evaluating the Economic Benefits of Connected Airline Operations report. The study was released...
In-Flight Connectivity is Entering the Next-Gen Phase
About the Author – Dan is a senior research consultant at Valour Consultancy. His background is in consumer to consumer research, having spent 5+ years at Ipsos, one of the largest research organisations in the world. During these 5 years, Dan was responsible for...
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