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NextGen Technologies Shape the Future of Aviation

NextGen Technologies Shape the Future of Aviation

Lori J. Brown
Copyright: © 2011 |Volume: 1 |Issue: 2 |Pages: 12
ISSN: 2155-6962|EISSN: 2155-6970|EISBN13: 9781613505823|DOI: 10.4018/ijatem.2011070103
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Brown, Lori J. "NextGen Technologies Shape the Future of Aviation." IJATEM vol.1, no.2 2011: pp.46-57. http://doi.org/10.4018/ijatem.2011070103

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Brown, L. J. (2011). NextGen Technologies Shape the Future of Aviation. International Journal of Aviation Technology, Engineering and Management (IJATEM), 1(2), 46-57. http://doi.org/10.4018/ijatem.2011070103

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Brown, Lori J. "NextGen Technologies Shape the Future of Aviation," International Journal of Aviation Technology, Engineering and Management (IJATEM) 1, no.2: 46-57. http://doi.org/10.4018/ijatem.2011070103

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Abstract

Today, wireless technology forms the communications backbone of many industries—including aviation, transportation, government, and defense. The era of the Next Generation Air Transportation System, (NextGen), is upon us. The Federal Aviation Administration, in collaboration with industry, is deploying NextGen technology on the ground, in the air, at air traffic control facilities and in the cockpit. These new technologies in aviation represent a global, transformative change. NextGen blends new and existing technologies, including satellite navigation and digital communications, to improve safety outcomes, increase on time performance, offer reduced fuel burn and positively impact aviation's adverse environmental concerns. Significant growth in technologies like global connectivity and cloud computing over the last few years has begun to unlock potential for seamless wireless communications, improved training processes, real-time weather and navigational displays. While technology has spurred improvements in aviation, basic hands-free wireless communication between flight attendants and pilots is still viewed as inadequate by industry professionals.

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