System Will Give Access To Worldwide Medical Service

At EBACE2006 in Geneva Wednesday, AirCell, Inc. and MedAire, Inc. announced the new MedLink Powered by AirCell, a new program that gives business aircraft operators access to in-flight, on-demand medical assistance worldwide. The MedLink Powered by AirCell program is available exclusively to AirCell satcom customers.

Using speed dialing from their AirCell satcom system, passengers and flightcrews can talk directly to emergency room physicians at MedAire’s 24/7 MedLink Global Response Center. With special training in remote airborne diagnosis and treatment, the physicians provide real-time medical advice to help people manage medical concerns occurring aboard their aircraft.

MedLink Powered by AirCell was designed by the two companies for the needs of the worldwide business aviation community. AirCell stated it is the first telecommunications company in the world to make such a service available as a part of a total communications solution.

"This unique opportunity gives MedAire access to the light jet market which we have not traditionally pursued," said Jeffrey Gregorec, MedAire Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "Many times, light jets, which make up the largest segment of the business aviation market, don’t have the communications capability onboard to make contact with MedLink. But with AirCell already onboard thousands of those aircraft -- that all changes."

MedAire handles over 75 inflight incidents every single day.

"Being a one-stop-shop for airborne telecommunications equipment, airtime, and value-added services has been a very important part of AirCell’s success," said Bill Peltola, AirCell Vice President, Sales & Marketing. "MedLink Powered by AirCell offers our customers affordable access to a potentially life-saving service, and we’re pleased to add it to our suite of services."

MedLink Powered by AirCell will be available beginning in Q3, 2006.

Established in 1985, Phoenix, AZ-based MedAire provides real-time, emergency medical and security assistance services for companies with employees, customers or guests in remote environments. Clients include commercial airlines, corporate flight departments, maritime operators and government agencies.

AirCell designs, manufactures, markets and supports a full line of airborne telecommunication systems for the Business Aviation, General Aviation, Government and Air Transport markets. The company’s latest generation of products provides voice and data services for passengers and flight crews using the global Iridium Satellite System.

FMI: www.aircell.com, www.medaire.com