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Aviation News Item: 00052
16th Nov 2009
Aircell Announces Expansion in Middle East Region
Source: evaint.com
Aircell has expanded its worldwide presence by appointing Shoukry Shokralla as its sales & service representative in Abu Dhabi.
In his new role, Shokralla is responsible for supporting existing Aircell operators in the region and assisting prospective customers with their airborne communications needs. He will also provide Tier 1 support services, supplementing Aircell's existing infrastructure in Europe and elsewhere in the world. He reports to Andrew Geist, Senior Vice President - Business Aviation Solutions.
Shokralla has over 28 years of experience in avionics and communications services and has extensive knowledge in marketing and technical disciplines. Fluent in Arabic, French and English, he is an experienced, FAA-certificated pilot with multi-engine and instrument ratings. He holds an Electrical Engineering degree from California State University, Northridge, in the United States.
Aircell has also announced the appointment of ExecuJet as its first authorised dealer in the Middle East.
Aircell's new SwiftBroadband solution is said to be particularly suited to business aircraft operators in the Middle East. It allows passengers to seamlessly use their personal devices for e-mail and light Internet services in flight. They can also use the system's integrated cabin handsets to make and receive voice calls. Aircell's SwiftBroadband solution is powered by Thrane & Thrane.
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