Malaysia Airlines to track planes with satellites

Malaysia Airlines has become the first carrier to sign up to a new satellite flight tracking system for its fleet, reports BBC.
It comes three years after its MH370 flight bound for Beijing disappeared with 239 people on board. 
Using a soon-to-be-launched satellite network, the airline will be able to monitor its planes in areas where there is currently no surveillance.
They include polar regions and remote areas of oceans not covered by existing systems.
The airline reached a deal for the service provided by US-based Aireon, FlightAware and SITAONAIR. 
The new system can also provide more regular updates on a plane’s location, especially when travelling over oceans and other remote areas, said SITAONAIR’s portfolio director Paul Gibson.
Aircrafts deviating from a flight path could be identified more quickly as a result, he said. “With access to up-to-the-minute reporting, Malaysia Airlines will know the location, heading, speed and altitude of all aircraft in its fleet, at all times, and be alerted to any exceptions.”

 

Malaysia Airlines to track planes with satellites

Malaysia Airlines hasbecome the first carrier to sign up to a new satellite flight tracking system for its fleet, reports BBC. It comes three years after its MH370 flight bound for Beijing disappeared with 239 people on board. Using a soon-to-be-launched satellite network, the airline will be able to monitor its planes in areas where there is currently no surveillance. They include polar regions and remote areas of oceans not covered by existing systems. The airline reached a deal for the service provided by US-based Aireon, FlightAware and SITAONAIR. The new system can also provide more regular updates on a planes location, especially when travelling over oceans and other remote areas, said SITAONAIRs portfolio director Paul Gibson. Aircrafts deviating from a flight path could be identified more quickly as a result, he said. With access to up-to-the-minute reporting, Malaysia Airlines will know the location, heading, speed and altitude of all aircraft in its fleet, at all times, and be alerted to any exceptions.