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Articles tagged with: Federal Communications Commission and Aircraft
Alaska Airlines Trials Satellite-Based Inflight Wireless Internet Service
Alaska Airlines says that it has launched a customer trial of its new satellite-based wireless Internet service. Onboard Alaska Airlines' specially-equipped Boeing 737-700, the service will be free at the start of the trial, which is scheduled to begin on an afternoon flight between Seattle and San Jose, Calif., and will run for about 60 days. After a successful trial period, the airline will determine the schedule for rolling out the commercial availability of its wireless Internet service to its entire fleet of aircraft. more
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US Airlines Face Competition Challenge to Delivering In-Flight Communications
U.S. airlines may be at a competitive disadvantage as European carriers move forward on plans for in-flight Internet connectivity and communication services on-board passenger aircraft, concluded a panel of industry experts at a National Press Club briefing sponsored by satellite communications provider, EMS Technologies and Aviation Week & Space Technology magazine. more
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Cellphones Pose Greater Risk to Airplanes Than Previously Thought
A study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy (EPP) has found that cell phones and other portable electronic devices, like laptops and game-playing devices, can pose dangers to the normal operation of critical electronics on airplanes. The study will be featured in an article appearing in the March issue of IEEE Spectrum. The researchers found that on average one to four cell phone calls are typically made from every commercial flight in the northeast United States. Some of these calls are made during critical flight stages such as climb-out, or on final approach. This could cause accidents, the investigators report. more
Survey against cellphones on planes
Frazzled nerves from constant phone chatter, trouble hearing emergency announcements, increased "air rage" - all of these were identified by air travelers as good reasons for the USA's government to retain the current prohibition against airborne cell phone use, according to a new poll. more
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Improved map of US base station locations
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to exchange unclassified database information on tower locations on a quarterly basis. The MOU will support the efforts of the two agencies in maintaining accurate information on vertical obstructions and antenna facilities for purposes of national security, aircraft navigation safety, and the deployment of wireless communications services. more
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Cell phones could work in planes by next year
AirCell says that it has received notification from the United States Patent Office that it has allowed a patent on an aircraft telecommunications technology which will permit passengers to use their personal cell phones while an aircraft is in-flight. The AirCell technology is a key step toward offering such a service to the world's airlines. more
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Cell usage on planes to be allowed - while on the ground
American Airlines customers soon will be able to use their cell phones longer before departures and sooner after landings on most aircraft as American becomes the first airline to increase "talk time" for customers on the ground. Effective July 8th, customers will be able to use cell phones, two-way pagers and other electronic devices until the aircraft door is shut, giving them additional time to stay connected as they prepare to depart. Customers on most arriving flights will be able to use cell phones shortly after landing, while the aircraft is taxiing to the gate. more
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