in-flight internet
The A to Z of wireless
News In-flight connectivity is delivered via onboard picocell technology, with a satellite link connecting the aircraft to mobile networks on the ground. Despite the closure of Connexion, analysts are... [11 Aug 2009]
Underwater robots, Google Moon, edible beetles and ID cards
Photo Airport IT supplier Sita developed this mobile web app for air travellers, currently being trialled by Malaysia Airlines, that allows them to check flight schedules and fares from their phones. The second placed team... [04 Aug 2009]
Has in-flight entertainment got wings in the iPod era?
News Airlines should scrap in-flight entertainment systems because they cannot compete with the thousands of songs and scores of movies that can be stored on modern media players, according to an aviation... [03 Jul 2009]
Cyberoam Helps ARBASCO Deliver High Network Security to Meet Challenging Aviation Standards
White Paper Not only do they need it for internal communications but also their passengers and crew members access Internet to file their flight plans and keep abreast with latest weather changes. The IT Manager at... [16 May 2009]
In-flight broadband 'to take off this year'
News Back in January British Airways announced plans to launch an in-flight wireless service later this year - for emails, internet browsing and SMS, on an all-business-class... [08 May 2009]
Navy Doctor Hails SmartDraw as the Best Graphics Program for Medical Professionals
White Paper Ann Kopelson, a flight surgeon and general practioner with the U.S. Kopelson searched the Internet, and found SmartDraw. Navy, was looking for a medical graphics package to help her create patient... [23 Apr 2009]
Photos: My seven wonders of the tech world
Photo Flight controllers have shifts that average eight to 12 hours per day in front of the consoles with only five to 10 minute screen breaks every 90 minutes - but they are allowed to eat and drink at their... [09 Apr 2009]
BT slammed over unbundling price hike
News I is for In-flight Carphone Warehouse's broadband supplier, TalkTalk, has attacked a proposed rise in the amount BT charges other internet service providers for... [10 Mar 2009]
Cloudy outlook sees Microsoft take Exchange, SharePoint online
News The Deskless Worker Suite is aimed at workers that aren't normally tied to their PC all day but still need to get email and intranet access every now and again, including retail shop workers, factory workers and flight... [02 Mar 2009]
Broadband Britain: Where's our revolution?
Comment I is for In-flight Getting more people fast internet access inexorably leads to increased use of web apps and services, which in turn will fuel the need for speed. The... [30 Jan 2009]
The Weekly Round-Up: 30.01.09
Round-Up British Airways is launching an in-flight texting and email service for business travellers doing the London to New York run. If they're going to let people SMS across the Atlantic, it might be worth... [30 Jan 2009]
Mile high text for British Airways' business fliers
News British Airways is to launch an in-flight SMS and email service for business travellers flying between London and New York. A spokesman for BA said it is installing an... [27 Jan 2009]
UK broadband: Reality is half the promised speed
News I is for In-flight Ofcom's chief executive, Ed Richards, said in a statement on Thursday: "We want to see all internet service providers meet the needs of their... [08 Jan 2009]
ISPs agree to 'honesty code' of broadband speeds
News I is for In-flight Internet service providers in the UK will, from Friday, follow a voluntary code of practice that will commit them to being honest and accurate about... [05 Dec 2008]
Photos: Wi-fi flying high with Virgin America
Photo Set to launch its in-flight wi-fi service this week, Virgin America offered a demonstration flight on Saturday.silicon.com sister site CNETNews.com went along for the ride. Here, a... [24 Nov 2008]
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