ARINC Wins Renewal of Continental Airlines Contract for Multiple Data Link ServicesMarch 14, 2006Annapolis, Maryland—ARINC Incorporated today announced it has won a 7-year renewal contract for air/ground data link services from Continental Airlines, a long-time customer and one of the world’s most respected carriers. Under the new agreement, awarded in competitive bidding, Continental will take advantage of all three of ARINC’s data link services—GLOBALink/VHF, GLOBALink/HFDL, and GLOBALink/Satellite. ARINC is the only provider capable of supporting all three service media, and Continental is among the growing number of leading international airlines who use all three types. “We are very glad to extend our long working relationship with Continental Airlines,” stated Russ Matthias, ARINC Director, Commercial Aviation Sales. “The new agreement will allow Continental to realize even more advantages from the operational and cost-saving benefits of data link communications.” “ARINC is one of our strategic communications partners, and their consistently high level of reliability has helped us to achieve an enviable record of on-time service,” stated Bill Miller, Continental Airlines Managing Director of IT Services. “This new agreement gives us the flexibility to continue our program of adding new data applications to enhance our productivity.” Continental maintains robust global air-ground communications with the combination of ARINC’s VHF, HFDL, and Satcom data services. The multiple services provide complementary and redundant coverage, resulting in highly reliable delivery of air-ground messages for smoother on-time operations. Continental is the winner of dozens of awards for its quality of service, and has just been named “Most Admired U.S. Airline” by Fortune magazine. Continental Airlines is the world’s sixth-largest airline. Continental, together with Continental Express and Continental Connection, has more than 3,100 daily departures throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, serving 151 domestic and 133 international destinations—more than any other carrier in the world. More than 400 additional points are served via SkyTeam alliance airlines. With 42,000 employees, Continental has hubs serving New York, Houston, Cleveland, and Guam, and together with Continental Express, carries approximately 61 million passengers per year. Continental consistently earns awards and critical acclaim for both its operation and its corporate culture. ARINC Incorporated is the world leader in transportation communications and systems engineering. The company develops and operates communications and information processing systems and provides systems engineering and integration solutions to five key industries: airports, aviation, defense, government, and surface transportation. Founded to provide reliable and efficient radio communications for the airlines, ARINC is headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, and operates key regional offices in London and Singapore, with over 3,000 employees worldwide. ARINC is ISO 9001:2000 certified. Release: 06-45 Corporate Communications |
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