Offers Replacement For Soon-To-Be Discontinued Service

Don't fret if your MagnaStar airborne telephone is facing potential obsolescence, with the forthcoming termination of that service by Verizon AirFone... as AirCell, Inc. announced this week its new Axxess EZ satellite communications system aimed at replacing that service.

The newest member of the AirCell Axxess family of satcom systems, AirCell Axxess EZ was specifically designed to reuse the MagnaStar’s existing aircraft wiring and component locations. This can reduce aircraft downtime by as much as 50% when compared with traditional installations -- with no feature or performance penalty.

In addition, AirCell Axxess EZ also gives operators the option of retaining key legacy system features, such as call alerting and integrated fax capability, when replacing their MagnaStar.

"AirCell Axxess EZ is the fastest, most capable and convenient Magnastar-replacement solution on the market," said Jack Blumenstein, AirCell President and CEO. "It allows aircraft to get back into service quickly, and is another great example of AirCell’s commitment to providing innovative communications solutions for customers."

Choosing AirCell Axxess EZ as a MagnaStar-replacement system also gives operators a rapid path to AirCell’s new air-to-ground broadband service that will debut in late 2007. AirCell’s recent FCC auction victory means that it will be the exclusive service provider for the groundbreaking new broadband service.

Available in the future as an optional add-on to AirCell Axxess systems, the new link will offer broadband speeds in the cabin comparable to a home office or small business – while being significantly lighter and less expensive than traditional satellite-based data connections.

AirCell Axxess EZ will be offered through AirCell’s worldwide dealer network.

Shipments are scheduled to begin on October 31, 2006... in time to head off Verizon's scheduled termination of MagnaStar service on December 4, unless a buyer can be found for the company’s general aviation business.

FMI: www.aircell.com