BROOMFIELD, CO – April 27, 2010 – Aircell, the world’s leading provider of airborne communications, today announced the selection of Duncan Aviation, Lincoln, Nebraska, as the company’s 2009 Dealer of the Year.
The award is based on a combination of factors, including commitment to serving customers, technical expertise, and sales performance demonstrated during the year. It was presented in a ceremony held during the Aircraft Electronics Association’s annual convention in Orlando, Florida, earlier this month.
“Duncan Aviation is proud to receive Aircell’s Dealer of the Year award for a record fourth time,” said Gary Harpster, Avionics Sales for Duncan Aviation. “There is strong market demand for products that increase the productivity of business aircraft. Our customers are pleased with the Aircell High Speed Internet system because it’s fast, easy to use, and it completely transforms the travel experience.”
Andy Geist, Aircell Senior Vice President, Business Aviation Solutions, commented, “The past 18 months has seen an exponential increase in connectivity features and performance available to business aircraft operators. Duncan Aviation excels at helping customers understand how to use Aircell’s new generation of connectivity systems to make travel time more productive and enjoyable. We’re pleased to award them our company’s highest honor for 2009.”
Aircell products are represented exclusively through a worldwide network of more than 200 dealers and distributors. Previous Aircell Dealer of the Year award winners are:
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About Duncan Aviation
Duncan Aviation is an aircraft service provider with 2,000 employees supporting the aviation needs of government and business operators and other service providers. Services include major and minor airframe inspections and maintenance, engine services, major retrofits for cabin and cockpit systems in addition to full paint and interior services and aircraft sales and acquisitions. Duncan Aviation also has aircraft components solutions experts available 24/7 at 800.562.6377 who can handle any aircraft system problem with immediate exchanges, rotables, loaners or avionics/instrument/accessory/propeller repairs and overhauls. Complete service facilities are located in Lincoln, Neb., and Battle Creek, Mich. Additional locations include more than 20 satellite avionics and seven Rapid Response facilities strategically located throughout the United States. For more information about any of Duncan Aviation’s services, please visit www.DuncanAviation.aero or call 402.475.2611 or 800.228.4277.
About Aircell
Aircell is the world’s leading provider of airborne communications and a single-source, turnkey provider of equipment, service, and technical support. With a global sales and support presence, its products are offered by virtually every fixed- and rotor-wing airframe manufacturer in business aviation, and are installed aboard the world’s four largest fractional ownership fleets. 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®, revolutionized the commercial airline passenger flight experience by delivering a robust Internet experience at 35,000 feet. The Aircell Network provides airlines with connectivity to operations and a path to enhanced cabin services such as video, audio, television and more. A similar feature set is available to Business Aircraft operators. Aircell has facilities in Broomfield, 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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Source: Aircell