Assessment of Technologies for Aircraft Communications

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)