Airborne Wireless Network (ABWN)

[vibes]

ViaLight Agreement. Apparently ABWN plans are to use laser for aircraft to aircraft communications but probably conventional radio for aircraft to ground links. Any thoughts on this?

http://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/Airborne-Wireless-Network-and-ViaLight-Communications-Sign-Design-and-Manufacturing-Services-Agreement-1002258507