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Aircell aims to extend reach with service representative in Abu Dhabi.


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Aircell Announces Expansion in Middle East Region

Dubai Airborne communication systems provider Aircell has announced the expansion of its worldwide presence with the appointment of Shoukry Shokralla as its sales and service representative in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi (ä`b thä`bē, zä–, dä–), Arab. Abu Zabi, sheikhdom (1995 pop. 928,360), c. .

Aircell offers a complete line of airborne communications systems and services and its new SwiftBroadband solution is 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.

Passengers can also use the system's integrated cabin handsets to make and receive voice calls using laptops and smartphones. Aircell's SwiftBroadband solution is powered by Thrane & Thrane.

John Wade, senior vice-president and general manager, Aircell, commented, "Even with the challenges of the current economic climate, business aviation continues to experience growth in the Middle East. Aircell is a global company and it's important for us to provide comprehensive support and local representation in such a key region.

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"We're delighted to have Shoukry join the Aircell team. His decades of avionics and communications experience and market knowledge will be invaluable as Aircell expands its activities in the region."

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 for 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-certified pilot with multi-engine and instrument ratings. He holds an Electrical Engineering degree from California State University, Northridge CSUN offers a variety of programs leading to bachelor's degrees in 61 fields and master's degrees in 42 fields. The university has over 150,000 alumni. It's also home to a summer musical theater/theater program known as TADW (TeenAge Drama Workshop) that leads teenagers through an , in the United States.

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Publication:Gulf News (United Arab Emirates)
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Date:Nov 15, 2009
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