New Company Promotes Airborne iPads

As the iPad fad sweeps the nation, an in-flight tech company is apparently working out a deal to provide iPads for airline passengers. Bluebox Avionics is keeping the details under wraps for now, but could start delivering airborne iPads by July.

Rumors have it that these “Bluebox Ai Devices” will be checked out to passengers like a library book, thus allowing them to enjoy all the same benefits as the person who owns the iPad. The only difference is, when you land, you have to give it back.

Bluebox Avionics is obviously hoping that these iPads with wings will replace the basic in-flight entertainment options that air travelers have now. Bluebox says part of the package will include a secure web connection, so travlers can conduct business as usual or surf the web.

No word from Bluebox yet as to which carriers are interested in these air-PADS, but I would guess that almost every airline would want a piece of this gadget.