Avionics News November 2012 - 68

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Pro Star Aviation LLC
PRO STAR AVIATION LLC announced its recent appointment of DANIEL HODGINS as sales manager. In his new role, Hodgins will represent Pro Star Aviation in all matters related to customers and promote avionics and maintenance services for the continued expansion. Hodgins is an aviation industry veteran of 25 years spanning the commercial, corporate and military sectors. He has held positions of responsibility ranging from avionics technician to founding partner and president of an aircraft engine parts company. His extensive supervisory and management roles include exposure to the piston, turbine, jet, helicopter, airline, Daniel Hodgins international, fleet and fractional markets. Hodgins earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in engineering from Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology in Toronto, Canada. He also holds a private land, sea and instrument pilots license. Hodgins has dual citizenship with the U.S. and Canada. He was most recently with West Star Aviation as its northeast sales manager. “Hodgins’ expertise will be a tremendous asset and a key component in Pro Star Aviation’s growth and expansion of our comprehensive services,” said KEVIN HARRIMAN, Pro Star Aviation general manger. For more information, contact Pro Star Aviation LLC at 603-627-7827 or visit www.prostaraviation.com. q

TRUENORTH AVIONICS announced at the National Business

Aviation Association Meeting and Convention its TrueNorth Stylus Handset is now shipping, and ready for purchase and immediate delivery. Peterborough, Canada-based Flying Colours Corp. is the first of the company’s partners to install the new Stylus handset on a range of Asian- and North American-based aircraft. “Since its debut at NBAA in 2011, demand for the TrueNorth Stylus Handset has grown,” said TrueNorth CEO, MARK VAN BERKEL. “We are the only company to offer aircraft operators and owners truly customizable handsets that will enhance any cabin interior. The Stylus can be configured to operate in any language, and offers high-definition voice, for face-to-face quality calls while in flight. Working with Flying Colours Corp. in its mission to deliver the highest quality communications available is gratifying; its customers are savvy and demand the very best.” A number of TrueNorth’s international partners have also selected the Simphonē Open Cabin system with Stylus handsets, for installation on larger VVIP aircraft, such as Boeing 747-8s and Airbus A330s. “The TrueNorth Stylus is the only truly customizable handset that we’ve seen for the aviation marketplace,” said Flying Colours President and CEO JOHN GILLESPIE. “Our customers have exacting requirements with a need to stay connected throughout their day, whether they are in their office or in their business aircraft. A number of aircraft operators have indicated to us that high-quality voice and the ability to tailor a Satcom system to their needs are paramount considerations when making the decision to purchase and install.” For more information, contact TrueNorth Avionics at 613-224-3301 or visit www.truenorthavionics.com. q

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