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Old 3rd January 2017, 05:03 PM
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Hi, i was just wondering if anyone could tell me what this if for?
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Old 3rd January 2017, 05:07 PM
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It is a cover for an antenna for inflight wi-fi. Only one 737 has it fitted for the moment. Trials will begin sometime in the future..

See the link below for the QF media release.

http://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/med...tralian-skies/
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Old 3rd January 2017, 05:30 PM
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Cool, thanks
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Old 3rd January 2017, 10:40 PM
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Might be of interest

Qantas finishes wifi installation on trial Boeing 737

http://australianaviation.com.au/201...al-boeing-737/
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Old 27th March 2017, 11:58 AM
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Qantas delays start of internet wifi offering

Qantas has delayed start of its internet wifi service due to what the airline says are “stability issues”.

The oneworld alliance member said recently it had planned to turn on internet wifi on one of its Boeing 737-800s, VH-XZB, by the end of this week.

However, Qantas said in a statement on March 25 that had now been postponed, citing circumstances beyond its control.

“We were preparing to open it up to media and customers this week as we continue our fine-tuning over the next few months, but some stability issues have emerged that we need to fix before customers can use it,” Qantas said.

“We’re working with nbn and ViaSat to fix these issues very soon.”

Qantas has been testing the systems on board VH-XZB since the aircraft had a satellite antenna, multiple wireless access points in the cabin and other hardware installed in November 2016.

It had planned to turn on internet wifi for passengers in early 2017.

Despite the delay, Qantas said the timeline for rest of the domestic Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A330 fleet to feature internet wifi was unchanged.

Qantas's inflight internet switch will remain in the "off" position for now. (Qantas)

“We remain on-track for a broader rollout to the Qantas domestic fleet from mid-2017.”

Qantas announced in February 2016 plans to equip its domestic fleet of Boeing 737-800s and Airbus A330s with internet wifi, with connectivity to be provided by ViaSat’s global satellite network and the National Broadband Network’s Sky Muster satellites.

It planned to offer the service free of charge. The airline announced previously passengers would be able to stream television programs from Foxtel for free both during the flight and for the following three days.

Meanwhile, Netflix and Spotify would offer a 30-day free trial to passengers who subscribe to the service, while Stan will offer a 90-day trial.

Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has said previously the satellites, which use the high capacity Ka-band, would deliver internet speeds 10 times faster than conventional on-board wifi.

Tests on board VH-XZB showed “typical download speeds” of between seven and 12 megabits per second to each connected device, Qantas said in February.

The airline was also considering offering wifi on regional and international aircraft.

Meanwhile, Air New Zealand announced its October its international and domestic jet fleet would be progressively equipped with wifi from 2017 utilising the Inmarsat new global GX satellite constellation. Trials were scheduled for the second half of 2017 on a new Airbus A321neo and refitted Boeing 777-300ER.

And Virgin Australia said in July 2016 it would offer internet connectivity on its 737, 777-300ER and A330 fleet from mid-2017. However, the carrier was yet to announce details about the technology it would use, its pricing model and any potential partners for the service.

Virgin chief executive John Borghetti said in February details about the airline’s internet wifi offering would be made shortly.

http://australianaviation.com.au/201...wifi-offering/
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Old 8th April 2017, 12:45 PM
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It's funny what competition will do.

http://australianaviation.com.au/201...-fi-takes-off/

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Old 25th April 2017, 04:25 PM
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I think that for a Sydney to, well, anywhere flight, I can go without any kind of wi-fi connection for an hour or two. By all means go for it, but some of us would just like the flight to leave and arrive on time. Jetstar, are you listening?
As for the bump, please turn it into an observation deck.
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Old 25th April 2017, 04:51 PM
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As for the bump, please turn it into an observation deck.
C47s and HS748s had those, wasn't commercially popular, as it wasn't on the Dc3
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