APC - Tagged Articles - aviation http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. Singapore Airlines to introduce in-flight phone connections and internet access http://apcmag.com//singapore-airlines-to-introduce-in-flight-calls-and-internet.htm http://apcmag.com//singapore-airlines-to-introduce-in-flight-calls-and-internet.htm

Australians will be finally able to connect to the net and use their own phones on international flights when Singapore Airlines introduces in-flight communications next year.]]> Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:40:38 +1000 Why Virgin Blue's porn sackings are hypocritical http://apcmag.com//why-virgin-blues-porn-sackings-are-hypocritical.htm http://apcmag.com//why-virgin-blues-porn-sackings-are-hypocritical.htm

Virgin Blue is no regular company -- it has actively promoted itself in public as having a culture of slightly sexualised behaviour.]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:42:43 +1000 Jetstar to rent iPads to passengers for $10 http://apcmag.com//jetstar-to-rent-ipads-to-passengers-for-10.htm http://apcmag.com//jetstar-to-rent-ipads-to-passengers-for-10.htm

Jetstar has revealed plans to trial the iPad as an in-flight entertainment option, with customers to pay $10 to rent the Apple device on board selected domestic routes from June.]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:23:31 +1000 Oh dear: the sky is falling in at Qantas http://apcmag.com//qantas-shares-will-tumble-under-microsoft-outlook-predicts-lotus-notes-zealot.htm http://apcmag.com//qantas-shares-will-tumble-under-microsoft-outlook-predicts-lotus-notes-zealot.htm

An evangelist for Lotus Notes software predicts Qantas' decision to move to Microsoft Exchange and Outlook will see its share price fall. Oh dear.]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:12:48 +1000 Qantas introduces laptop power sockets on economy-class domestic flights http://apcmag.com//qantas-introduces-laptop-power-sockets-on-economy-class-domestic-flights.htm http://apcmag.com//qantas-introduces-laptop-power-sockets-on-economy-class-domestic-flights.htm

The new Airbus A330-200 will provide in-flight power to economy passengers plying the Sydney-Perth and Melbourne-Perth routes.]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:25:27 +1000 Hackers break into stealth fighter jet project http://apcmag.com//hackers-break-into-pentagons-fighter-jet-project-.htm http://apcmag.com//hackers-break-into-pentagons-fighter-jet-project-.htm

The Pentagon computer hack which gave access to the Joint Strike Fighter Project, could have been prevented. ]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:52:06 +1000 Student sues airline for $1,000,000 over lost Xbox 360 http://apcmag.com//yale-student-sues-us-airways-for-1000000-over-lost-xbox-360.htm http://apcmag.com//yale-student-sues-us-airways-for-1000000-over-lost-xbox-360.htm

The passengers aboard the flight which landed in the Hudson River were compensated $5,000 each for their damages, one individual feels his Xbox is worth more.]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:52:00 +1000 New game lets you ditch your own plane in Hudson River http://apcmag.com//New_game_lets_you_ditch_your_own_plane_in_Hudson_River.htm http://apcmag.com//New_game_lets_you_ditch_your_own_plane_in_Hudson_River.htm

Think you have what it takes to ditch a crippled plane safely in the Hudson River? A new online game tests your skills.]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:34:58 +1000 Singapore Airlines gets iPod & iPhone support http://apcmag.com//singapore_airlines_gets_ipod__iphone_support.htm http://apcmag.com//singapore_airlines_gets_ipod__iphone_support.htm

Yeehaw -- finally! Singapore Airlines has installed full iPod and iPhone music and video connectivity in all classes on its newest plane.]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:11:30 +1000 Speculation Qantas plunge caused by wireless iPod headphones http://apcmag.com//speculation_qantas_plunge_caused_by_wireless_headphones.htm http://apcmag.com//speculation_qantas_plunge_caused_by_wireless_headphones.htm

EXCLUSIVE | Noise cancelling iPod headphones reportedly forced Qantas jet into terrifying plunge, leaving passengers with spinal injuries.]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:50:48 +1000 Qantas to take on Google? http://apcmag.com//qantas_to_take_on_google.htm http://apcmag.com//qantas_to_take_on_google.htm

Qantas is examining a plan to launch CBD meeting rooms that could see it involved in a range of technology services, including online document storage and VOIP telephony.]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:39:53 +1000