Avionics
Verizon will keep MagnaStar on air for another year
It’s not exactly a call from the governor, but it still qualifies as a reprieve of sorts.

It’s not exactly a call from the governor, but it still qualifies as a reprieve of sorts. Verizon Airfone has sent letters to customers informing them that the MagnaStar air-to-ground phone service will stay on the air at least until the end of next year.

The service extension provides a welcome respite for customers who were told earlier that Verizon would pull the plug on the MagnaStar service on December 31 of this year. Now, business aircraft operators flying with MagnaStar gear have an extra 12 months–until Dec. 31, 2008–to explore alternatives.