Aircell Sets Broadband Pricing for Bizav

By: Stephen Pope

April 29, 2008
Avionics

Aircell said it will charge a flat monthly fee of $1,495 for unlimited access to its air-to-ground broadband data service by business aviation users. “We believe all-you-can-use pricing makes the most sense for the business aviation market,” said Aircell CEO Jack Blumenstein at last week's AEA convention in Washington D.C., adding that per-passenger pricing models will be rolled out for fractional jet owners after the broadband service debuts later this year.

The broadband hardware needed to access the service aboard large-cabin business jets, which Blumenstein said will be similar to the two-antenna data systems being installed now on a number of American Airlines Boeing 767s, will cost $125,000. He added that lower-priced systems for smaller business jets will also be offered.

Aircell, meanwhile, announced that access to its GoGo broadband Internet service for airline passengers will cost $9.95 on flights of less than three hours and $12.95 for longer flights. A nationwide network of 92 broadband sites will provide coverage across the U.S. above 10,000 feet.

Blumenstein said Aircell can rapidly expand the network to as many as 500 ground sites to meet future capacity demand.

Back

SmartLanding software adds approach guidance to EGPWS July 01, 2009 The verdict has been in for a long time: a stabilized approach is an essential part of a safe landing. Airlines and business aviation operators... [more]
More on Honeywell’s EGPWS Front July 01, 2009 Honeywell is offering a new product called “long landing”–an EGPWS software solution, in addition to its new SmartLanding. “Long landings” can... [more]
July 01, 2009 Given that Cessna offers the Aircell Axxess satcom system as an option for its Citation XLS+, Sovereign and X, it seemed only a matter of time... [more]
Chicago Jet Group STCs Universal Waas FMS in Falcon 50 July 01, 2009 Chicago Jet Group, located at Aurora Municipal Airport, has gained an STC for installing dual Universal Avionics UNS-1Fw and UNS-1Lw flight... [more]
Transport Canada Delays 406-MHz ELT Requirement July 01, 2009 Despite proposing mandatory equipage with emergency locator transmitters that broadcast on 406 MHz by Feb. 9, 2009, Transport Canada now says it... [more]