Battlespace Editor Julian Nettlefold was briefed by Waldo Carmona, Director of Advanced Networks & Net-Centric Systems, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems at AUSA about Boeing's use of its civil airline Connexion by Boeing (CBB) technology being leveraged onto the battlefield in Iraq.rnConnexion by Boeing (CBB) was an in-flight online connectivity service from Boeing. This service allowed travelers to access a high-speed internet connection while on board a plane in flight through a wired Ethernet or a wireless 802.11 Wi-Fi connection. The infrastructure used a phased array Ku-band antenna on the aircraft, leased satellite transponders, and ground stations. The service coverage included North America, North Atlantic, Europe, the Middle East, Northern Pacific, Australia, and Asia. While other providers have worked with in-flight internet, only Connexion by Boeing accomplished it for flights over water. Ground stations were located in Canada, Japan, U.S. and Switzerland.
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