This research service provides an assessment of recent and emerging
information and communication technologies, according to their utility value
for applications in the aviation sector.
Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Research Overview
Research Snapshot
Key Findings
Scope and Methodology
Research Scope
Research Methodology
2. STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT OF THE INDUSTRY ENVIRONMENT
Trends and Insights on Air-Traffic Control and Management
Technology Trends
Regional Initiatives and Funding Analysis
Future Prospects and Moves
Trends and Insights on In-Flight Broadband and Entertainment
Current Trends in Technology Adoption
Impact of Economic Downturn on Future Moves
Analytical Hierarchy Process - Positioning of Service Providers for In-flight Broadband Solutions
Sneak Preview of the AHP Tree
Process and Computations: Level 0 and Level 1 Criteria
Process and Computations: Alternatives
Final Priorities and Analyst Insights
3. STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT OF PUSH AND PULL FORCES
Force Field Analysis
Key Drivers for Air-Traffic Control and Management
Key Drivers for In-flight Broadband and Entertainment
Major Challenges for Air-Traffic Control and Management
Major Challenges for In-flight Broadband and Entertainment
Assessment of Opportunities
Strategic Assessment of Opportunities
Insights and Recommendations
4. TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW AND GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTS IN AIRCRAFT COMMUNICATIONS
Air-Traffic Control and Communications
Technology Primer
An Automated Tool for On-Board Communication and Information Management
A Digital Communication System for Multicarrier Aeronautical Communications
Cockpit Datalink Communication Platform for Air-Traffic Control and
Management
Wireless Local Positioning Systems for Aircraft Navigation
Modern Network-Centric Architecture and Communications Hub for Enhancing
Aircraft Operations
In-Flight Broadband and Entertainment
Technology Primer
Next Generation High-Gain Antennas for Maximizing Data Rates in Flights
Secure Technology Platform for In-flight Mobile Communication
An Innovative In-Flight Entertainment System for Commercial Aviation
Novel Airborne Broadband Antennas for Enabling High-Speed In-Flight
Connectivity
High-Speed Broadband System for Airborne Communications
5. PATENTS; CONTACTS; GLOSSARY; AND APPENDIX
Patents and Key Contacts
Applied Patents
Issued Patents
Industry Contacts
Glossary and Appendix
Glossary
Appendix A--Analytical Hierarchy Process
Appendix B--Opportunity Strategy Evaluation Grid
6. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASES
Decision Support Tables
Air Traffic--Aircraft Movements--World (2004 to 2014)
Air Passenger Growth Rates--World (2002 to 2012)
Number of Airports--World (2004 to 2014)
Total Aircraft--World (2004 to 2014)
Revenue Passenger Miles by Major Airlines--World (2004 to 2014)
Number of Commercial Aircraft in Service--World (2004 to 2014)
