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The time it will take to implement this is a stark reminder of how slowly the aviation industry moves.
Jonathan Stearns, Bloombert | 7 years ago
Media and PR
Regaining the trust from flyers after two crashes is a daunting task, but Malaysia Airlines forges ahead.
Joyce Manalo, Skift | 8 years ago
There has been sufficient interest to motivate providers to develop a variety of viable solutions and that alone is progress. We'll know how much longer we have to wait before aircraft tracking becomes a standard, after the ATTF publishes its report by the end of this year.
Marisa Garcia, Skift | 9 years ago
Online Travel
Flight-tracking apps are being downloaded by family members and friends who are concerned about the welfare of loved ones and want to track the progress of their flights in real time.
Dan Peltier, Skift | 9 years ago
Malaysia Air may be more colorful now, but it will take more than a design refresh to bring customers back.
Samantha Shankman, Skift | 9 years ago
We'll wait until the objects are actually confirmed before we agree that this is final.
Jason Clampet, Skift | 9 years ago
Rafat Ali, Skift | 9 years ago
We are nowhere near any of the answers, except for one: this was deliberate.
Airlines don't naturally know how to respond to situations like the missing Malaysia Air flight, but there is a rulebook in place to help them along.