Originally Posted by
dandraka
(note I'm no aviation pro, just an enthusiast)
Last info I came upon around a year ago is essentially nothing. There seem to be thoughts thrown around about adding GPS coordinates to the ACARS messages plus preventing the pilot from turning off ACARS. But no concrete action yet. ...snip.
GPS location is transmitted.
Download the .csv files from here
https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/contact-lost-with-egyptair-flight-804/