Hi-Speed Internet Plane
高速互联网飞机
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On July 7, 2020, Qingdao Airlines performed the first narrowbody service (QW9771 linked Qingdao with Chengdu) with Hi-speed internet available during the cruise phase. Onboard technology makes use of the Ka-band high-throughput satellite signal instead of the usual, slower, Ku-band signal already in service on other airliners. China's whole territory is covered by 26 spot beams originating from a China Satcom satellite, with the only disadvantage of a short pause during signal switching when the aircraft enters a new spot beam (with about 4 switches for this 3-hour flight). Note the decal was added on the port-side only.
Image © Skerry (TSN)
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