LINCOLN, NE — Duncan Aviation recently completed a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of Aircell High Speed Internet Router with Wi-Fi capability in the Challenger 300. This was the second Aircell STC for Duncan Aviation in the Second Quarter of 2010. The system provides high speed inflight connectivity in the cabin. Passengers will be able to use their laptops, Blackberrys, iPhones and other Wi-Fi devices at connection speeds of 1-3 MBPS, providing an experience similar to that of ground-based Wi-Fi connections.
The installed system consists of an aircraft certified High Speed Data (HSD) unit, wireless Router and two belly-mounted antennas. The STC was certified under Duncan Aviation’s Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) and Major Repair and Alterations (MRA) Organization Designation Authorization (ODA).
"We now have FAA Certified Wi-Fi solutions for two business aircraft models, the Challenger 300 and the Citation 750," said Steve Elofson, Manager of Avionics Installations Sales for Duncan Aviation. “This is only the beginning. We expect many operators will be upgrading to High Speed Internet with Wi-Fi to make the most productive use of their time in the air. In fact, we are planning for four additional Aircell High Speed Internet Wi-Fi certifications before the end of this year for Falcon, Citation and Hawker models.”
Duncan Aviation is an Authorized Service Facility (ASF) for the Bombardier Challenger 300 aircraft and offers complete service capabilities for this aircraft. For more information on this installation or other avionics solutions, please contact a member of the avionics sales team.
Duncan Aviation is an aircraft service provider 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 24/7/365 at 800.228.1836 or 402.475.4125 (international) who can handle any aircraft system problem with immediate exchanges, rotables, loaners or avionics/instrument/accessory/propeller repairs and overhauls.
