WASHINGTON, DC [AEA Annual Convention] – April 24, 2008 – Aircell® announces the availability of a new Cabin Telecommunications Router (CTR) for the company’s popular Aircell Axxess® cabin communications system. Standard Aero has completed the first installation and certification of the new CTR at its Springfield, IL, facility on a Dassault Falcon 20 business jet operated by a Texas-based customer.
The new CTR provides Aircell Axxess customers robust 802.11b/g Wi-Fi coverage in the cabin while adhering to the FAA’s most recent guidelines for power output, simplifying the field certification process for installations.
“Our passengers will enjoy having a Wi-Fi connection in the aircraft – initially to provide service for cordless handsets, and later to support personal laptops and PDAs after we install one of Aircell’s high-speed data systems in the future,” said Jim Sparks, Director of Maintenance for the customer’s aircraft.
Gary Bosemer, Director of Avionics Marketing and Development for Standard Aero, said, “Operators have expressed keen interest in Wi-Fi service and since Aircell has eased the effort required for certification, it is obviously beneficial to dealers and customers.” Standard Aero was Aircell’s 2006 Dealer of the Year.
“With its simplified certification requirements, the new CTR will encourage more and more operators to equip their aircraft with the flexibility and convenience of wireless service,” said Bill Peltola, Aircell Senior Vice President, Business Aviation Solutions. The new CTR is now included in all Aircell Axxess cabin communications systems being shipped from Aircell. Existing Aircell customers wishing to upgrade previous-generation wireless routers are encouraged to contact their dealer or Aircell Technical Support at +1.303.379.0278 for information.
The Aircell Axxess system is standard or optional equipment at many leading airframe OEMs, including Cessna Aircraft, Dassault Falcon Jet, Gulfstream Aerospace, Hawker Beechcraft and others.
Standard Aero is a Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Engineering company with $1.3 billion in combined annual revenue, specialize in engine maintenance, repair and overhaul, and nose-to-tail services that include airframe, interior refurbishments and paint for business and general aviation, air transport, and military aircraft. Associated Air Center produces luxury and VIP interiors for transport size aircraft. The companies, part of the DAE Engineering division, form a global services network of 12 primary facilities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Singapore and Australia, with an additional 14 regionally located service and support locations.
Aircell® is the world’s leading provider of airborne communications. As winner of an exclusive FCC frequency license in 2006, Aircell has built a revolutionary new mobile broadband network for commercial and business aviation. In 2008, the Aircell Network and its inflight portal, known as Gogo™, will revolutionize the commercial airline passenger flight experience, delivering a robust Internet experience at 35,000 feet. The Aircell Network will also provide airlines with connectivity to operations and a path to enhanced cabin services such as video, audio, television, cellular voice, cellular data and more. Business aircraft operators will be offered a similar feature set in a variety of equipment packages. Aircell has facilities in Louisville, Colorado, and Itasca, Illinois. Aircell’s vision is to give everyone the ability to stay in touch, in flight®. For more information about Aircell, please visit www.aircell.com.
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