Says Customers Want Wi-Fi, And They Want It Now
Banyan's avionics department recently completed a High Speed
Data/WI-FI installation on a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ). The
installation was done at the customer's home base during a minimum
maintenance inspection.
The existing Honeywell MCS-6000 Satellite Communication system
was retrofitted with a Honeywell HD-710 and augmented with the EMS
CNX-200 Router. Voice and Data services were provided by industry
leader Satcom Direct. The installation also included removing the
legacy Magnastar telephone system and replacing it with the Iridium
based ICS-200 with six wireless handsets from International
Communications Group (ICG).
"High Speed Data/ WI-FI is what business travelers want, they
have it in the workplace, in their homes, even in the local coffee
shop, and so why not have it when on board their aircraft?" said
Brian Wilson, Banyan's Director of Avionics. "The days of traveling
on a corporate or commercial aircraft and arriving at your
destination only to hurry to the hotel and hook your laptop to the
DSL line are over, VIP clientele desire better and now that
technology has arrived. Passengers can enjoy the same Blackberry
experience and Internet surfing they enjoy every where else."
"I was very pleased with the professionalism and expertise
provided by the Banyan Avionics team. The flexibility they offered
by doing the installation in my hangar and working with our own
interior shop, allowed me to co-ordinate other needed projects on
the aircraft," said Jeff Klingenberg, Director of Maintenance on
the BBJ. "Banyan provided comprehensive answers to my questions
before and during the installation and even provided additional
assistance with other interior projects to ensure our aircraft was
delivered in a timely manner."
With fuel prices at an all time high and the US Dollar at an all
time low, Wilson has also developed an avionics travel team that is
available for remote work in the United States, South America and
Europe. "The projects we have done in Europe saved the customer a
substantial amount since payment was in US Dollars instead of the
Euro," said Wilson.
Banyan's avionics department has dedicated hangar space, a
structural team, and technicians available for comprehensive
avionics installations, repairs, and modifications. Banyan is
recognized for top regional sales for Rockwell Collins, has earned
FAA Diamond Awards, and is an authorized dealer for all major
avionics manufacturers. Banyan is certified as both an FAA and EASA
repair station and has also earned repair station designations for
Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela.
Banyan Air Service is located at Fort Lauderdale Executive
Airport and also provides heavy maintenance, FBO and ground
services, aircraft sales and management, and parts
distribution.