AIRPLANE-TO-GROUND COMMUNICATION

摘要

A method, onboard server installed at an airplane and computer program for data communication being installed in an airplane. The onboard server is coupled via a wireless interface to a ground server. The ground server is located remote from the airplane. The onboard server receives executable application code and user data from the ground server prior to take-off of the airplane. The onboard server stores the user data and executes application code. After take-off and before landing of the airplane, the onboard server receives delta user data from the ground server. The delta user data updates the user data received prior to take-off, thereby forming updated user data. After takeoff and before landing of the airplane, the onboard server transmits at least a portion of the updated user data to at least one seat entertainment terminal mounted within the airplane and/or to at least one personal mobile terminal of a user aboard the airplane for presentation of the transmitted updated user data to the user.