ACG SYSTEMS PROVIDING RADIO UPGRADES FOLLOWING ALASKA AIRLINES ACQUISITION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 12, 2017
ACG Systems (ACG) is actively supporting Alaska Airlines with system upgrades following the 2016 acquisition of Virgin America Airlines. The initial stage of consolidation will include air/ground radio systems upgrades adhering to Alaska Airlines’ standards and their unwavering commitment to reliability and technology. The systems will include advanced digital IP capable base radios at sites served by both carriers. The technology, coupled with ACG System’s continuous support, will enable Alaska Airlines to seamlessly merge more operations in the near future.
“As Alaska Airlines continually expands its network reach and global expansion, our team is equipped to handle complex upgrades and system updates,” said Bob Dick, President of ACG Systems. “These initiatives can be incredibly complex and our systems enable Alaska Airlines to complete the merger without compromising safety and service.”
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About ACG Systems
ACG Systems provides industry and government with operationally effective, cost efficient, unifying communication solutions. ACG integrates, distributes, and supports leading brands of digital and analog communication equipment in support of major national and regional airlines, federal government agencies, airport authorities and other related industries. Our product line includes radios covering most frequency bands, consoles, switches, digital recorders and radio communications systems–including a number of ACG designed and branded products.
About Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines, together with Virgin America and its regional partners, flies 40 million guests a year to 118 destinations with an average of 1,200 daily flights across the United States and to Mexico, Canada, Costa Rica and Cuba. With Alaska and Alaska Global Partners, guests can earn and redeem miles on flights to more than 900 destinations worldwide. Alaska Airlines ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Traditional Carriers in North America” in the J.D. Power North America Satisfaction Study for 10 consecutive years from 2008 to 2017. Learn more about Alaska’s award-winning service and unmatched reliability at newsroom.alaskaair.com and blog.alaskaair.com. Alaska Airlines, Virgin America and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).