New Low-Cost Regional, Lynx Aviation, Signs for ARINC GLOBALinkSM ServicesJune 7, 2007Annapolis, Maryland—When all-new regional airline Lynx Aviation launches passenger operations this fall in the American West, it will rely on a package of services from ARINC Incorporated for efficient and dependable flight communications. Lynx has contracted with ARINC for its GLOBALinkSM VHF data link service and OpCenterTM hosted messaging service. OpCenter provides web-based message management for airline dispatchers, with store-and forward ability to streamline ground and air crew communications. Lynx will also use ARINC’s Air/Ground Domestic Service for voice, and ARINC’s Digital ATIS (D-ATIS) for destination airport information. A subsidiary of Denver-based Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc., Lynx will enter today’s hottest airline category—low-cost regional service—with a fleet of 10 super fuel-efficient Bombardier Q400 turboprops coming this year. Lynx plans to roll out high-speed connections from Frontier’s Denver hub to as many as ten cities within a 500-mile radius. “The Lynx low-cost business model is founded on efficient operations, which require dependable and highly efficient communications,” stated Brian Mooney, Lynx Director of SOC. “We chose a portfolio of ARINC services for Lynx because of the company’s proven record of reliability and their outstanding implementation support for Frontier.” “ARINC has enjoyed a solid working relationship with Frontier Airlines for years, and we are very pleased they have chosen us again for the new Lynx low-cost regional service,” stated Dan Shea, Account Director, ARINC Commercial Aviation Sales. Frontier Airlines was among the first customers for ARINC’s OpCenter service, which helps dispatchers manage data link messages efficiently. OpCenter translates data link messages into readable text, saves money by eliminating costly server-based message systems, and gives crews reliable web-based ground communications via the Internet. Lynx Aviation plans to launch operations in 2007 with service between Denver and several soon-to-be-announced destinations after delivery of its first Q400 aircraft. A total of ten Q400s are on order for deliveries between July and December. Ten additional option aircraft would be delivered by the end of 2008. Currently in its 13th year of operations, Frontier Airlines is the second-largest jet service carrier at Denver International Airport, employing some 5,000 aviation professionals. With 59 aircraft and one of the youngest Airbus fleets in North America, Frontier offers 24 channels of DIRECTV® in every seatback and 33 inches of legroom in an all-coach configuration. In conjunction with its regional jet fleet, operated by Horizon and Republic Airlines, Frontier offers routes linking its Denver hub to 58 destinations including 48 U.S. cities in 30 states coast to coast, eight cities in Mexico and two cities in Canada. Frontier was designated “Best Low Cost Carrier” in 2006 by the readers of Business Traveler. For more information, visit the web site at www.FrontierAirlines.com. 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 3,200 employees worldwide. ARINC is ISO 9001:2000 certified. Release: 07-84 Brand Management & Communications |
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