Malaysia Airlines 777 Search Raises Flight-following Issue
Flyht Aerospace Solutions' automated flight information reporting system provides satellite-based voice and data communications. (Photo: Flyht Aerospace Solutions)
Flyht Aerospace Solutions' automated flight information reporting system provides satellite-based voice and data communications. (Photo: Flyht Aerospace Solutions)

The prolonged search for the Boeing 777-200 operated as Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 brought attention to onboard data transmission systems that report an aircraft’s position and other information in real time. Such a system could help track an aircraft that disappears from radar coverage.