Air transport plays a vital role in economies. The number of flights increased by approximately 38% between 2010 and 20191 and is still expected to
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Future Connectivity for Aviation
Aviation connectivity supports the various air-ground data exchanges that are becoming increasingly essential to support safe, sustainable, and efficient Air Traffic Management (ATM) and the
Decarbonizing Aviation
Aviation is perhaps the hardest transport sector to decarbonize. The industry body, IATA, has a target to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, but there are
Aviation Sustainability Initiatives
Climate change is one of the most significant challenges currently facing human civilization. Temperatures are climbing in the lower atmosphere as a consequence of increasing
THE HUMAN DIMENSION IN TOMORROW’S AVIATION SYSTEM
The human dimension in the safe aviation system of tomorrow The British Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is committed to understanding and improving the human factors
Improving Airport Resilience and Runway Capacity with Smart Approach
As the demand for air travel increases, it becomes an essential element for airports to promote runway stability and power. NATS, the UK’s leading air
Understanding Automatic Dependent Surveillance Compliance: Diffusion (ADS – B)
Automated Surveillance Surveillance – ADS -B Exit is a milestone in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Next Generation European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Shipping Aircraft Tire Assemblies by Air
WHEN ARE AIRCRAFT TIRES CONSIDERED DANGEROUS GOODS? Serviceable tire assemblies are considered dangerous since they are typically inflated to high pressure. Essentially, when tire assemblies
Digital Passenger Service: Airport Transformation for the Modern Traveler
Generation Z, also known as iGeneration, is growing. Born as a new generation of travelers in the digital world, it will have 32 percent of
THE FUTURE OF AVIATION IN A SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION WORLD
In the past, the effectiveness of air travel and the lack of a good replacement for medium and long-haul travel has made flights a connecting