New in-flight communication technologies.(Connexion by Boeing)(Brief Article)

Purchasing, September, 2005

New in-flight communication technologies are on the way: Connexion by Boeing's Internet service will be available on about 100 long-haul international flights by year end. For the Blackberry generation, staying in touch during overseas business travel is essential. "To be out of touch for 10 or 12 hours is a pretty traumatic experience," says Tim Vinopal, director of engineering at Connexion by Boeing.

Note: Domestic carriers plan to start offering high-speed Internet access on coast-to-coast flights late next year.