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2010 Single Focus Workshops

Thursday, 25 March 2010

Wednesday, 12 May 2010

Monday, 17 May 2010

 

Thursday, 25 March 2010

Technology Committee SFW - Connectivity Update

Sheraton Universal Hotel
333 Universal Hollywood Drive
Universal City, CA 91608 USA
Phone: +1 818 980 1212

Information on hotel rates and reservations coming soon!

The Technology Committee has organized a Single Focus Workshop aimed to update technical experts in the IFEC industry on connectivity issues. Sessions will address matters regarding in-flight cell phone use, international concerns, email and Internet capabilities, airframers' perceptions on connectivity and more! Be sure to attend this SFW following the TC Meeting to share your expertise with industry peers and gain insight into technological trends and initiatives.

 

Click here to access the TC Meeting & SFW Registration form!

 

Agenda

Agenda as of 4 February 2010

Thursday, 25 March 2010

07:30 - 09:00     Registration and Coffee

08:00 - 09:00    CONNECTIVITY 101:

                             In-flight comms for newbies

                             Tentative

09:00 - 09:15     WELCOME & OVERVIEW

                             Led by David Coiley, Inmarsat

09:15 - 09:45     KEYNOTE ADDRESS

09:45 - 10:30     MARKET ACTIVITY AND INDUSTRY UPDATE:

                             Update of the industry and current worldwide programs including   

                             relevant industry standards and regulations.

10:30 - 10:45     Morning Break

10:45 - 11:30     IN-FLIGHT CELL PHONE USE:

                             What's the real story and what's the USA missing?

11:30 - 12:30     OPERATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS:

                             What does this really mean?

12:00 - 13:30     Lunch Break - on own

13:30 - 14:45     AIRCRAFT NETWORKS, DATA SECURITY AND CERTIFICATION:

                            Stopping the hackers! How are airframers integrating higher data rate

                            communications and protecting aircraft systems? What are the current

                            certification issues and activities for wireless cabin networks? Are

                            60GHz systems viable for aircraft cabin networks?

14:45 - 15:00     Afternoon Break and Drawing for Door Prizes

                                 You must be present to win!

15:00 - 16:00     BEYOND EMAIL AND WEB SURFING:

                             What else is there? Examples include value added applications and

                             video/content downloads via cabin wireless systems.

16:00 - 17:00     MAKING THE CASE FOR CONNECTIVITY :

                             What are the commercial perspectives and benefits of connecting

                             airplanes and passengers? Are passengers willing to pay?

17:00                   Adjourn

 

Agenda subject to change. Please visit often for updates.

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Wednesay, 12 May 2010

SFW - Content

InterContinental Hotel
Frankfurt, Germany

More information coming soon!

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Monday, 17 May 2010

Technology Committee SFW - Seats and IFE

Airbus Hamburg (Finkenwerder)

Hamburg, Germany

The WAEA has planned this Seats and IFE Single Focus Workshop to coincide with the Aircraft Interiors Expo which will be held at the Hamburg Messe from the 18th to 20th May 2010. As the global market leader for the world’s aircraft interiors industry, Aircraft Interiors Expo is the launch pad for cabin programs showcasing tomorrow’s interiors designs.

The WAEA has put together an exciting agenda covering the full scope of Seats & IFE design and technology which will be of great interest to Airlines, Seat and IFE vendors, Design Studios, Fabric/Seat Cushion specialists; Industry Consultants and Airframers alike.

Agenda

Agenda as of 22 January 2010

Monday, 17 may 2010

NEXT GENERATION SEATS & IFE:

a discussion on collaborative IFE and Seat Design with a guest panel of speakers

INNOVATION ROADMAP/TRENDS FOR SEATS AND IFE:

what does the future have in store for us?

IDEALISATION OF ECONOMY SEAT DESIGN:

a presentation of innovation case studies

STANDARDISATION OF SEAT/IFE INTEGRATION:

looking at the standardisation aspects of ARINC 824 embodied in the A350 design

SEAT MODULE TESTING AND DATA LOADING:

driving production efficiency and quality improvements

SEAT COMFORT:

a discussion on the relative measurement of seat comfort with a guest panel of speakers

 

Networking Reception/Tour

Following the SFW there will be an evening reception at the Airbus factory giving all attendees an unrivaled networking opportunity to continue discussions while viewing the active assembly line of Airbus aircraft.

 

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