A happy convergence between need and available capability seems to be taking place in the UAE.

​From in-flight internet access for passengers through to preventing unauthorised access to logistics networks, the cybersecurity challenges facing aviation are as varied as they are difficult to guard against.

As Gogo continues the rollout of its latest satellite-based inflight internet technology, it is also working to upgrade its air-to-ground system with faster speeds.

Inmarsat still expects the European Aviation Network (EAN) to be operational by the end of the year, despite an attempt by rival satellite operators to block it.

In announcing last month a high throughput satellite service for business aviation, Gogo Business Aviation is expanding its broadband connectivity to become a true global provider.

Inflight Internet provider Gogo said it is working with Delta Air Lines to provide wireless seatback inflight entertainment (IFE) on the airline’s new Bombardier C Series aircraft, provided via mounted tablets.

Environmental responsibility is part of business aviation and is shown by the reduction in engine emissions realized by the growing use of flight simulators for pilot training rather than by deploying the actual aircraft.

Honeywell has launched a commercial infrastructure inspection service using Intel's Falcon 8+ industrial drone.