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EN ROUTEElliott Aviation Pursuing STC´sfor New Broadband WiFi Internet and Voice SolutionOn September 30th, Elliott Aviation of Moline, IL announced its plans to pursue STC´s for installation of Aircell´s newly-announced ATG 2000 broadband system in multiple aircraft, including the Hawker 800/850/900, Phenom 300, King Air 350 and King Air B200/B200GT. All STC´s are expected to be completed by first quarter 2014.The Aircell ATG 2000 is a more affordable cabin broadband wireless system, aimed at mid and light sized jets and turboprops, that will allow passengers to connect to the internet on their laptop, smartphone and tablets. In addition to internet,voice service is available on either Gogo OnePhone cabin handsets or on personal devices via the Gogo Text & Talk service. The service also allows passengers to use their own smartphones for calling and texting in flight with their own mobile number. The ATG 2000 carries a manufacturer´s suggested retail price of $57,000 and can be installed with minimal downtime in conjunction with maintenance event.Elliott Aviation is an authorized service center for King Air, Phenom 100/300 and is the only independent Hawker authorized service center east of the Rock•y Moun- tains. For more information, visit www.elliottaviation.com. T&TNOVEMBER 2013TWIN & TURBINE • 29