Caygill says: "The Internet repository at FL350 is called satellite transmission. Lack of bandwidth and/or huge costs is your answer".
Don't forget that the repository entry for each flight can be wiped and space recycled at the end of each flight.
An important point is that when something happens, the data is needed VERY QUICKLY INDEED or the exercise becomes one of salvage.
Question: What would be the percentage increase in overhead costs to the industry? [You may use the exponential notation]
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