Press Release
Issued by .
June 17, 2010
EMS Aviation, a division of aerospace connectivity leader EMS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELMG), announced today that it is accepting orders for its Forté AirMail solution, an FAA-certified system that provides Wi-Fi e-mail capability in-flight. The system is ready for delivery immediately.
The EMS Forté AirMail system is an Iridium-based system that enables pilots and passengers to send and receive e-mail at any altitude using various Wi-Fi devices, including the BlackBerry® and iPhone® smart-phones, and Wi-Fi-enabled personal digital assistants. Unlike some airborne e-mail systems, the Forté AirMail system offers all the advantages of worldwide coverage. It is also certified for Wi-Fi operations on these aircraft:
• Bombardier Challenger CL-600/CL-601/CL-604
• Bombardier Global Express (not the XRS or 5000)
• Bombardier CRJ 850
• Dassault Falcon 50, 50EX, 900, 900EX, 2000, 2000EX
• Gulfstream G-V and G-VSP
"More and more customers are asking, 'Why should I leave my e-mail behind when I fly?' and now they don't have to," said Nim Evatt, vice president and general manager of EMS Aviation. "EMS's Forté AirMail solution is ideal for those who don't need a full-blown Satcom system but wish to continue doing business via e-mail. It offers e-mail connectivity more affordably than other systems available on the market today."
How the Forté AirMail System Works
A Forté AirMail Wi-Fi access point installed in the aircraft cabin transfers e-mail via the Iridium transceiver and antenna system installed for cockpit use. The access point provides connectivity throughout the cabin, allowing multiple users to simultaneously access e-mail. The system is available worldwide through EMS Aviation's dealers. Pricing is available by calling 1-877-821-8429.
In addition, Forté AirMail system users can add in-flight phone capabilities to their aircraft with the Forté phone system. It offers high-quality voice communication, with a variety of dialing options, including compact wireless handsets, integrated cockpit headset dialers and standard corded handsets featuring superior noise cancellation and audio clarity. All Forté systems support e-mail and phone capabilities from ramp parking to cruising altitudes.
