Global Aircell Communications Selected for Gulfstream G650

Oct. 10, 2011
Global Aircell Communications Selected for Gulfstream G650

Global Aircell Communications Selected for Gulfstream G650

PR Newswire

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NBAA 2011 -- Aircell, a leading provider of in-flight connectivity for business aviation, announces that its flagship communications system, Aircell Axxess®, has been selected by Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation as standard equipment aboard its new, ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range G650 business jet.

Aircell Axxess is a cabin communications system that provides global voice service and narrowband data capabilities via the Iridium Satellite network. Integrated cabin handsets allow passengers and crew to easily place and receive voice calls to or from anywhere in the world.

"The Gulfstream G650 is a very technologically-advanced aircraft and Aircell Axxess' global communications capabilities will play an important role in the passenger experience as well as with ongoing aircraft operation," said John Wade, Aircell's executive vice president and general manager. "Since Aircell Axxess is also offered on several other Gulfstream aircraft, fleet commonality will help passengers feel right at home as they communicate with family, friends and colleagues as they fly."

A very popular cabin communications system throughout the business aviation industry, Aircell Axxess is currently offered on dozens of individual factory aircraft from Gulfstream Aerospace, Bombardier Aerospace, Cessna Aircraft Company, Dassault Falcon Jet, Hawker Beechcraft Corporation and others.

Aircell is displaying its entire range of in-flight connectivity and communications systems at NBAA 2011 this week in Las Vegas, Booth N3527. Attendees can visit Aircell's special NBAA 2011 landing page at www.aircell.com/nbaa for a variety of show-related news, attendee and exhibit information, and other resources. Aircell will also be tweeting from the show and visitors can follow the company by visiting www.twitter.com/aircellbizav.

About Aircell

Aircell, a Gogo company, is a leading provider of in-flight connectivity for business aviation. Through a full range of services including voice, high-speed Internet, cockpit data and more, Aircell increases the productivity, safety, and enjoyment of the business aviation travel experience. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, USA, Aircell is an AS9100-certified company serving a global customer base with an authorized dealer/distributor network that spans 6 continents. A trusted brand in airborne communications, Aircell is a factory option at every major business aircraft manufacturer and installed on the world's largest fractional ownership fleets. The only company to offer all three of the industry's most popular network technologies – Iridium Satellite, Inmarsat SwiftBroadband and Gogo Biz™, Aircell provides advice and solutions addressing any customer need, aircraft type, or geography.

A Collier Trophy nominee and the recipient of several dozen awards for innovation, Aircell is widely credited with many of the industry's most influential historical achievements, beginning with the groundbreaking airborne cellular concept that launched the company in 1991. Connect with us www.aircell.com and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/aircellbizav.

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