http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0001540669
The Yomiuri Shimbun
September 03, 2014
A flight-tracking app known as “Flightradar 24” has been revealing flight
data of government aircraft online for some time, The Yomiuri Shimbun has
learned.
Government aircraft, also known as Japanese Air Force One, are used to
transport the prime minister and senior government officials for overseas
visits. As part of counterterrorism measures, their flight routes are not
meant to be disclosed, yet the app had been revealing such flight data.
The Defense Ministry, which operates government aircraft, requested the
Swedish app provider stop displaying the sensitive information after the
fact was pointed out by The Yomiuri Shimbun in early August. A company
official replied that necessary measures were taken not to reveal the
government aircraft.
According to the app provider, its “Flightradar 24” live air traffic
tracker site became available in 2006, with its smartphone version priced
at ¥300.
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