The Internet Of The Air

From flightdeck to the tower, and everything in between

Inflight connectivity is poised to revolutionise airline operations and air traffic management, and not just from the immediately relevant benefits of flight tracking, data recorder transmission, improved air traffic communications and more detailed weather forecasting.

Many of the improvements that wouldn’t naturally sit underneath the heading of air traffic management have knock-on benefits. Optimised operations mean fewer disruptions, for example, while an improved ability to route around weather means fewer inflight delays. Live, automated reporting of an increasing variety of operational data increases information flows and predictability. Within the flightdeck, simpler processes for routine communications and live, clearer voice transmission frees up time and headspace, while electronic flight bag updates mean smoother, faster irregular operations, especially at unfamiliar airports.