Hampton Aviation of Mena, Arkansas, was recently authorized to be dealer and installer of two well-known aviation products and systems, Airtext and Avidyne.
Airtext allows passengers to stay connected electronically worldwide by voice or email for a much lower cost than a traditional internet option. Through the Iridium Next Satellite Network, Airtext allows connectivity through an app on your cell phone while on the airplane. The hardware consists of a small “paperback” book-sized, FAA-approved Airtext box weighing about one pound that is installed on the airplane and connects to the existing iridium phone antenna found on most airplanes.
As an Avidyne Authorized Dealer, Hampton Aviation will have the opportunity to provide an affordable yet highly capable retrofit option for their King Air civilian and military/government customers. Avidyne’s upgrade package includes the complete suite of their panel-mount IFD FMS/GPS/NAV/COMs, plus AMX 340/322 Mode S ADS-B OUT Transponders, AMX240 Audio Panel and more including the highly anticipated Avidyne ATLAS™, Avidyne’s dzus-mount multifunction flight management system available this year.
Airtext and Avidyne join Hampton Aviation’s extended list of other systems and products in which they are an authorized dealer and installer, which include: Raisbeck, Blackhawk, Garmin, Rockwell Collins, L-3 Aviation Products, FreeFlight Systems, Goodrich/UTC de-ice systems, autothrottles, anti-skid brakes and Standard Aero.
For more information, go to www.hamptonaviation.com