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The A to Z of wireless
News From using your mobile phone on a plane to surfing the net while you down a pint in the pub, wireless is revolutionising the way we do business. Aircraft must also install a network control unit to... [11 Aug 2009]
Photos: The tech keeping the world's airports flying high
Photo This demonstration model of a ramp management app, which has yet to be deployed with an airline, shows each stage of preparation that needs to be completed before a plane can take off - the yellow boxes shown here. [07 Jul 2009]
Mac history, Windows 7 and a high-tech KFC
Photo Shown above is the Embedded Vision Engine, which processes optical, radar and infrared footage taken during a plane's flight and brings it all together along with flight information. Indian technology giant HCL recently... [28 Jan 2009]
Photos: Computers usher in pilots' vision 2.0
Photo The system creates sharp images in real-time from a camera attached to the plane and relays them back to the pilot, cleaning up visual feeds that would otherwise be obscured by the weather. The engine processes optical,... [16 Jan 2009]
We are now roaming at 30,000 feet...
Comment All calls will be routed through the plane's on-board GSM network and charged to the customer on their monthly bill as a standard international roaming call. When the aircraft reaches 10,000 feet,... [26 Jun 2008]
Dear silicon.com... dirty computers, lie detectors, T5 tech, mobile ASBOs
Comment Anybody wanting to use a mobile in flight must state their intention at check-in and will consequently be seated at the back of the plane with the rest of the self-important morons shouting into their blingfones (TM). [15 May 2008]
In-flight mobiles to take off over Europe
News With a nod to public disquiet over the notion of being sardine-tinned on a plane surrounded by the inane conversations of strangers, Reding added: "I also call on airlines and operators to create the right conditions on... [08 Apr 2008]
The Weekly Round-Up: 28.03.08
Round-Up Travellers on UK airlines who simply can't go a couple of hours without calling the office or loved ones, or possibly loved ones in the office, will be able to take advantage of the aircraft's network services and be... [28 Mar 2008]
Emirates rings up first in-flight mobile call
News Calls can be made and received while the plane is at cruising altitude. The AeroMobile system automatically activates once the aircraft reaches 20,000ft. Emirates said a second aircraft... [25 Mar 2008]
Photos: Heathrow's T5 tech ready for take-off
Photo By putting the tech right by the plane any last minute changes, such as removal of baggage, can be managed more efficiently. This shows a map of Heathrow with the live movements of aircraft and service... [12 Feb 2008]
Leading the Way in the Development of a Cost-Effective, High-Performance Jet
White Paper Keep the cost of the plane as low as possible and obtain FAA certification. Aviation Technology Group wanted to create a civilian aircraft that performs like a military fighter. One of the main... [15 Jan 2008]
Fast Development for a Rugged Plane
White Paper This is a plane that's specifically designed to go places other planes can't. Quest Aircraft Company has designed a new 10-place single engine utility turboprop airplane known as the Kodiak. Quest... [15 Jan 2008]
FAA: Boeing's Dreamliner to cause "security vulnerabilities"
News The 787, which seats up to 381 passengers, is set to become Boeing's second most popular plane after the 737 with almost half of Qantas's 51 orders from Boeing made up of 787s. The FAA has outlined special conditions... [07 Jan 2008]
In-flight mobile gets air-safety green light
News A picocell located on board the Airbus aircraft will pick up mobile phone signals via a 'leaky cable' antenna running along the length of the plane. Air France will now be the first airline to install... [19 Jun 2007]
Air France to trial in-flight mobile use from July
News A pico cell located on board the Airbus aircraft will pick up mobile phone signals via a 'leaky cable' antenna running along the length of the plane. Air France will only be installing the system on one... [18 Apr 2007]
