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0 pointsconstantcrying1y ago0 comments

>"Can we create systems intended to be permanently disconnected from the Internet?"

Any modern jet will function without internet.

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Not permanently, which is the conjecture laid out by OP. At some point, there will need to be nav data updates, updates to the aircraft's required systems, updates to IFE systems, etc. Modern jets do all of that wirelessly. Additionally, every single modern jet uploads all recorded engine parameters from the flight to the engine manufacturer after it arrives at the gate. Do I know what I am talking about? Ref. username.

constantcryingOP1y ago

Sure, I have worked on multiple plane systems which were connected wirelessly, even to the internet. (Although that is something which I am extremely glad I have left behind me and would never brag about in my profile name)

Even though, a modern jet is still able to function without internet.

joe_the_user1y ago

Yes but my point is whether the system can be "never on the Internet" (hence never subject to constantly evolving hacks) and it doesn't seem like the systems you describe are necessarily that.

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