Sun, Apr 25, 2010
Appointment Comes As Aircell Experiences Rapid Growth In
Business Aviation Market
John Wade has been promoted to Executive Vice President
and General Manager, Business Aviation Services at Aircell, the
company announced Thursday.
As a member of Aircell’s executive staff, Mr. Wade is
responsible for overseeing the success and direction of the
company’s rapidly growing Business Aviation Services division
in Broomfield, CO. He reports to Michael Small, Aircell’s
President and CEO.
Since Mr. Wade (pictured) joined Aircell in November 2008,
the company has launched two significant new inflight connectivity
products in the business aviation market. The Aircell High Speed
Internet system provides full-speed Internet service via the
Aircell Network in the continental U.S., and Aircell’s
SwiftBroadband solution provides global voice and data connectivity
for light Internet service via the Inmarsat I-4 satellites.
“Aircell is a longstanding provider of airborne
communications equipment, service and support to the business
aviation market,” said Aircell CEO Michael Small. “Our
momentum in business aviation is higher than it’s ever been.
We began shipping the Aircell High Speed Internet system in the
middle of last year and have already delivered more than 200
systems, with a backlog extending well beyond that. Systems are
performing beyond expectation and the feedback we’ve
had from the market has been extremely positive. Business aviation
is a key part of Aircell’s future and we’re pleased to
recognize that by having John assume the executive vice president
role,” he concluded.
Mr. Wade has more than 22 years of experience in avionics and
inflight communications. Prior to joining Aircell, he served as
Chief Technical Officer and General Manager at inflight mobile
phone and Internet provider OnAir. He has also held senior
executive positions at Tenzing Communications, PRIMEX Aerospace
Company and GEC Marconi In-Flight Systems, among others. He is the
co-author of two patents.
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