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RSS in-flightIn-flight mobile gets air-safety green light
News The European air-safety body has given the green light for airborne GSM equipment to be fitted by airlines planning to allow passengers to use mobile phones in-flight. The launch of in-flight mobile services by several airlines had been hit by... [19 Jun 2007]
Leader: In-flight connectivity is here stay
Leader silicon.com has been writing stories about mobile connectivity on planes for some years - as far back as 2004, to be exact - and in-flight wireless internet access even longer than that. Despite endless discussions around in-flight connectivity, it... [09 Nov 2006]
In-Flight Entertainment
White Paper The growing passengers' demand for more choices in entertainment coupled with the increase in competition has led airline services to consider In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) services in their focus on marketing and customer care. [23 Sep 2005]
In-flight broadband to take off with AirCell?
News Air travellers starved for in-flight internet access may soon find solace, thanks to a US company that wants to offer wi-fi service aloft. AirCell's plan would not conflict with a federal ban on in-flight mobile phone use because the proposed... [06 Jun 2006]
In-flight web surfing set for take off
News German national airline Lufthansa is set to become the first commercial airline to offer its passengers in-flight web surfing, in association with Cisco. However, the internet access also offers a fun distraction for those who shun traditional in... [15 Jan 2003]
In-flight broadband ready for take off
News Our advantage over other companies who are trialling in-flight internet services is that ours gives a true broadband connection. Lufthansa's in-flight internet service was developed in partnership with Connexion by Boeing. [23 Mar 2004]
In-flight Wi-Fi system safe and raring to go, Boeing claims
News The unit at Boeing responsible for developing in-flight Wi-Fi equipment has defended itself in the face of comments that such airborne wireless connectivity will be insecure. Yes, this is a challenging environment but that is why we have done so... [01 Aug 2003]
In-flight mobiles to take off over Europe
News In-flight mobile calls have been given the green light by the European Commission (EC) which has moved to pave the way for the take off of pan-European services. In-flight mobile phone services can be a very interesting new service especially for... [08 Apr 2008]
'G'day mate': In-flight mobile goes Down Under
News After Ryanair's launch earlier this week, in-flight mobility has now travelled Down Under. The technology will be trialled over three months, during which time the airline will be quizzing customers on in-flight mobile connectivity, including... [31 Aug 2006]
In-flight mobile gets Ofcom thumbs up
News In-flight mobile phone calls may soon be a reality for travellers on UK airlines after UK telecoms regulator Ofcom gave its approval to the technology. Emirates recently launched the world's first commercial in-flight mobile service while BMI... [26 Mar 2008]
In-flight mobile calls take wing
News Airborne mobile phone services took a test flight in the US late last week in a safety demonstration aimed at easing fears about mobile phones interfering with navigation systems. Dan Garton, an executive vice president American Airlines, said in a... [19 Jul 2004]
In-flight mobile calls set for green light
News The in-flight use of mobile phones by passengers on short-haul airlines in Europe is expected to be approved by telecoms regulators by the end of this year. This would mean that regulatory approval for in-flight mobile phone use would be granted by... [28 Jul 2006]
In-flight internet deal brings Boeing closer to global coverage
News Airplane manufacturer Boeing has taken another step closer to in-flight high-speed internet access on all routes with the signing of deals with two satellite telecoms networks. SCC will also install a base, in the Iribaki satellite control centre... [02 Sep 2003]
In-flight texts to take off in the US?
News US budget airline JetBlue is considering an in-flight text messaging service but does not want noisy mobile phone calls on its aircraft. A spokeswoman for JetBlue told silicon.com in-flight text messaging could happen in the near future and said if... [25 Apr 2007]
In-flight mobile use stays grounded in the US
News A large number of the letters relied on lines suggested by the Association of Flight Attendants union: "The introduction of cell phone use in the cabin will not only increase tension among passengers, it will compromise flight attendants' ability... [04 Apr 2007]
