Criterion C

The stakeholders that are involved in the introduction of the Wi-Fi system are the airlines that are introducing the Wi-Fi internet facilities, the passengers who will use these facilities and the internet service providers (such as Aircell). As mentioned previously, radio emissions caused by laptops, PDAs and smartphones can cause airplane crashes which is a very serious issue as it could be fatal. ABC News questioned “Can a cell phone bring down a plane, or is that just a myth? "The evidence strongly supports that there is a risk," said Bill Strauss, an electromagnetic interference expert.” Also another issue that was mentioned previously was that of the protection of ID. When the Gogo system requires login, how safe is it to sign in without having someone else steal your ID and therefore preventing unauthorized access?

The radio emissions do pose a threat to the aircraft while in the air as it can hinder the GPS system of the airline which is vital for the aircraft to move and land safely. If the emissions do hinder the airplanes instruments which can result in an accident will the airline claim responsibility for the casualties, if any? This is a major social issue involved which needs to be taken care of. Other than social issues an ethical issue has been mentioned which is that of authenticity as it involves the protection of ID. How is it guaranteed that a persons ID is used by only him and is not used by any other passenger? How is this system of logging onto the Gogo system accurate? How does it work and ensure ID protection at the same time?