Is your cockpit ready for the future of flight?
The aviation space is evolving rapidly. For airlines and air navigation service providers (ANSPs), the challenges are clear; meet rising demand, comply with environmental regulations and maintain uncompromising safety standards – all while improving operational efficiency. However traditional flight operations are struggling to keep up; reliant on static data and legacy systems, flight ops cannot deliver the agility required for a digital future. The answer lies in connected cockpits – a digital ecosystem that empowers pilots, airlines and ANSPs with real-time insights and smarter decision making.
Why connectivity is a game-changer
A connected cockpit is more than a technological upgrade; it’s a strategic enabler for the entire aviation value chain. By integrating secure IP-based communications, multi-link redundancy and real-time data exchange, connected cockpits deliver three critical benefits:
| Enhanced safety | Smarter operations | Greater efficiency & sustainability |
| Real-time situational awareness through access to 4D weather data enables pilots to navigate turbulence and storms with confidence. Continuous monitoring via connected Quick Access Recorders (QAR) and aircraft health monitoring systems provides proactive alerts. Built-in cyber security with PKI encryption and IPSEC VPN help keep Air Traffic Services (ATS) communications secure and segregated. | Connected Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) allow dynamic flight planning as pilots can adjust routes based on live conditions. Real-time messaging and IP voice enable advanced AOC communications to improve disruption management and crew coordination. Trajectory-based operations are supported by ADS-C Extended Projected Profile (EPP) for precise navigation and reduced congestion. | Flight Profile Optimization can reduce fuel burn by between 1-3% cutting both costs and emissions. Smarter climbs and optimized cruising altitudes reduce environmental impact minimizing unnecessary fuel consumption. Connected cockpits will help airlines with regulatory compliance meeting growing carbon reduction mandates and societal obligations. |
Real-world examples (show as key stats)
| Over 650 aircraft are already flying with SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) connectivity, proving its reliability and scalability. | Viasat’s latest satellite-based communications Iris-enabled datalink services have been live since early 2024, supporting ATN B2 applications and multi-link capability for added resilience. | Next-generation fleets are adopting these solutions now to meet evolving ATN requirements and unlock future-ready capabilities. |
The APAC opportunity
Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing aviation marketing in the coming decade. With increasing air traffic and complex airspace management challenges, the need for connected, intelligent cockpits are urgent. Airlines that embrace these technologies now stand to gain a competitive edge delivering smarter, greener and more efficient operations while meeting the expectations of regulators and passengers alike.
The connected cockpit is more than a concept, it’s already here. These capabilities are not just about compliance – they unlock new efficiencies, reduce operating costs and pave the way for sustainable aviation.
Is your cockpit ready for the future?
Visit Viasat at Airspace World booth G46 and see how we can help you build smarter, greener skies.
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