I dont think there was a pilot . remote control hacked network. The company is working on Integrated Network for all of its planes they will be connected somewhere to the ground with high speed connection.
https://www.utc.com/News/News-Center/Pages/United-Technologies-Unveils-All-Digital-Innovation-Showcase-at-Farnborough-Airsho.aspx
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/bombardier-names-fred-cromer-new-head-of-commercial-aircraft-division-1.3026577