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Old 10-15-2012 | 02:07 AM
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Originally Posted by KC10 FATboy
ACARS data is going to be sent through the wifi system, thus saving lots of cash.

Any truth?
Rumors but it could be done to a tablet in the next few years. Very possible.

Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
wifi is ground based from the domestic US only.

You tell me.
For now. DAL has committed to installing Satellite Internet on its International Fleet. Announcement was about three or so months ago.

If we finally get to this, it could very well be a paperless cockpit.