Boeing drops the idea to use wireless network on 787 Dreamliner

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has said that they have dropped the idea of using a wireless network to deliver in-flight entertainment on their 787 “Dreamliner” plane.

They have decided against using this technology due to problems involving plane’s weight and the limitations provided by the system.

Boeing said that installing the system adds 200 pounds per plane. The wired system itself would add only about 50 pounds.

As for the technology, the company could face problems getting permission to use certain wireless frequencies from some countries.

Boeing spokeswoman Lori Gunter said in a statement on this issue: “Knowing that the regulatory issues were basically insurmountable, it just did not make sense to apply those resources there.”

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