United Airlines brings Wi-Fi to long haul flights

[mhm]

United Airlines has fitted its first overseas aircraft with Wi-Fi, enabling long haul travellers to stay connected in the air.

United Airlines has kitted out a Boeing 747, which flies both trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific routes, with Ku-band satellite technology provided by Panasonic Avionics.
http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240176138/United-Airlines-brings-Wi-Fi-to-long-haul-flights

In one breath the FAA tells pilots to turn off electronics devices then allows WIFI

[viking9]

How can it be Wi-Fi? The Wi-Fi Alliance defines Wi-Fi as any "wireless local area network (WLAN) products that are based on the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers' (IEEE) 802.11 standards.

Sounds more like satellite phone which some airlines have provided for more than ten years.

[Anmer]

I have WiFi at home.

Maybe it's WiFi within the aircraft.

How the data gets onwardly transmitted is another matter.

[viking9]

I suppose you are right.

[Roadrunner]

They must be going to use the Cloud

LOL

Mike

[Anmer]

 

[mhm]