Avionics Digital Edition

From GCA Summit to APEX

This third edition of GCA Link, to be distributed at APEX, follows our policy to be present at major trade shows that look at various aspects of the connected aircraft.

This third edition of GCA Link, to be distributed at APEX, follows our policy to be present at major trade shows that look at various aspects of the connected aircraft.

In June, we concluded another successful Global Connected Aircraft Summit in Washington, D.C., where we had great keynotes from the likes of Facebook, Netflix and Google, among others. What was interesting about the event this year was that most airlines are now well advanced into their “connected” strategies and are very much at the next stage of their plans. The market is no longer nascent, but at the same time, there are still many questions facing airlines as they look to the make the most of their strategies. We look forward to seeing you in San Diego next year.

In this issue, our connected aircraft coverage looks at the cabin of the future as it relates to IFC/IFE and how Boeing and Airbus are looking to transform the passenger experience through technology.

Our case study looks at one of the pioneers in IFC — Lufthansa. The German airline was one of the first to connect its fleet, so much so that it now has years of experience compared to most other airlines. We talk to a couple of their executives about their plans for the service.

Andrew Penn and August Cole from Avascent provide in a column their view on whether we will see consolidation in the IFC sector. We also have a feature looking at aircraft health monitoring, one area in which a connected aircraft could make a huge difference.

It has been quite a year in the IFC sector, with many new deals signed. We look forward to seeing you at APEX and to discussing the year so far.

For information on next year’s GCA Summit, head to www.gcasummit.com.