Originally Posted by
Bucking Bar
Got no idea what is up, but one of our 737's was used as a testbed for wireless internet technology block to block. During recurrent there was mention made of seeing a few extra antennae.
I imagine we might be looking at a next gen IFE / Internet / Comm / Flight Bag concept.
A tablet would be a lot cheaper and more upgradeable than the Panasonic system.
I flew a 75 not too long ago that had some new, odd looking antennae installed. I don't remember the exact comment in the log book, but it was something like "new WIFI system installed and inoperative." The antennae were installed on the sides of the jet instead of underneath, so I suppose it could receive from above and below. I haven't seen another one since, but then I hardly ever fly these days so that's not really a surprise.