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GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, the largest low-cost and low-fare airline in Latin America, has selected global air transport IT provider SITA, and its technology partner Flightman, to provide applications and services for the electronic flight bags (EFBs) on board its entire fleet of 130 Boeing 737-NG aircraft.

This five-year contract, announced today at the Latin American aviation summit FIDAE, includes the provision of SITA e-Aircraft Application Services. This is a ground-breaking solution that uses SITA’s new EFB integration module to minimize the challenge of integrating EFB technology with airline IT systems. SITA’s service runs on GOL’s selected Class II EFB hardware which delivers the most benefits for retrofits. Located in the cockpit, it integrates communication avionics with hardware and software to enable the exchange of real time information between the aircraft and the airline’s ground operations.

EFBs are a welcome addition on aircraft as they reduce paper-based processes and the related operational costs. They support safe operations by reducing human errors, improve service to customers by minimizing disruptions while significantly reducing the workload for flight crew and ground staff. EFB hardware alone is of limited use but the real value comes from providing the EFBs with seamless connectivity to the airline’s central systems and adapting the applications to the airline’s various business processes.

SITA e-Aircraft Application Services eliminates the connectivity challenge by ensuring secure data delivery across multiple channels – airport cellular, airport WiFi or satellite – as used by each airline.  If required by the airline, it can also leverage use of SITA’s existing ACARS infrastructure, which is used by more than 12,000 aircraft around the world and provides proactive monitoring and performance management. SITA’s service can also be quickly configured to adapt to each airline’s existing business processes and future operational needs.

For GOL, SITA’s EFB service will streamline all the processes around the aircraft, seamlessly connecting and integrating the aircraft with the airline’s existing IT infrastructure. It will enable GOL’s pilots to retrieve flight-plans or maintenance documents more easily and quicker than ever before.

Captain Adalberto Bogsan, VP, GOL said: “This EFB solution from SITA and Flightman is the most comprehensive on the market.  Our team at GOL especially likes the workflow management capabilities of the Flightman software application because it allows the flight crew to take fewer steps to find the information they need which minimizes their workload in-flight. Having SITA’s e-Aircraft integration is vital and will ensure that we have a robust system that integrates fully throughout the airline and our various IT systems, allowing us to enhance productivity, reduce waste and have a platform in place for future growth.”

Philip Clinch, VP Aircraft Services, SITA, said: “More and more airlines are recognizing the benefits that EFBs bring to their operations and now SITA is offering airlines a managed solution that leverages the combined experience of our EFB partners, SITA’s EFB technical consulting and systems integration team, communication services and extensive device management. By choosing our service they can eliminate the headache of dealing with multiple cellular, WiFi and satellite partners and enjoy a single managed infrastructure.”

Joe McGoldrick, CEO, Flightman, said: “We are excited to be delivering an EFB solution to GOL which will allow for the optimization of their operational processes around the aircraft. With more and more content being published in electronic form, the business benefits of deploying a solution on the aircraft which is connected with the airlines back-office systems have been clearly demonstrated.”

As part of the delivery of the SITA e-Aircraft Application Services, the SITA team will work with GOL to ensure the airline achieves the maximum operational, economic and safety benefits obtainable from an EFB program. This includes a managed process with workshops to analyze business cases, support to obtain regulatory approvals for use and support of the change management program within the airline.

Implementation has already begun at GOL and when full regulatory approvals are achieved the solution will be used as GOL equips the 130 aircraft with its selected EFB hardware. SITA is also in discussions and conducting workshops with many other airlines as this managed infrastructure can cater to airlines with as few as 25 aircraft to those with over 600.

Europe’s largest business jet operator to install AFIRS with full services on 30 aircraft

Calgary, Alberta, and Lisbon, Portugal- March 27, 2012 – AeroMechanical Services Ltd. (TSX-V: AMA) (the “Company” or “AMA”) has signed a contract with the largest business jet operator in Europe, NetJets Europe. AMA will provide the Automated Flight Information Reporting System (“AFIRS^TM”) and services for 30 Hawker Beechcraft 750/800XP aircraft.

The Company and NetJets Europe have engaged in a collaborative in-service evaluation of the AFIRS 220, its Fuel Initiative Reporting System Tracker (“FIRST^TM”), and FLYHTStream^TM programs over the past two-and–a-half-years. During that time, a Supplemental Type Certificate (“STC”) was obtained from the European Aviation Safety Agency (“EASA”) for the AFIRS 220, applicable to the Hawker Beechcraft 987 series of business jets. The initial installations will consist of the Company’s next generation AFIRS 228B, which will be updated to the AFIRS 228U to provide compliance with Europe’s new air traffic control regulations (“Link 2000+”) for Protected Mode Controller Pilot Data Link Communication (“PM CPDLC”). The AFIRS 228U upgrade will be implemented when certification activities are completed, well before the February 2015 compliance deadline.

“NetJets Europe is the European leader in business aviation and we are proud to have met their standards and expectations through our collaborative in-service evaluation,” said Bill Tempany, President and CEO of AMA. “AMA recognizes NetJets’ commitment to safety, quality, and customer service. We look forward to serving NetJets Europe and its customers, enabling greater fleet productivity and safety.”

NetJets Europe, financially backed by Berkshire Hathaway, operates 150 aircraft.  It has selected the entire suite of AFIRS services to provide real-time data from its Hawker Beechcraft 750/800XP aircraft fleet as well as enhanced flight data monitoring (“FDM”), fuel management, and Electronic Flight Bag (“EFB”) connectivity. AMA’s FIRST program will quantify and monitor operating procedures to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, aiding NetJets Europe’s Climate Initiative, which aims to reduce NetJets Europe’s environmental impact. NetJets Europe and AMA will also work together to adapt AFIRS’ unique FLYHTStream position and data streaming capability to serve the operator’s need for enhanced troubleshooting and emergency management.

AMA will provide equipment and services to NetJets Europe over a five-year contract. The installations for Hawker Beechcraft 750/800XP will commence in April 2012 and activation will occur when AMA receives all necessary certifications. No issues are anticipated in completion of the certifications. AMA will receive initial payments totaling between $1.0M – $2.0M USD over the first few months of the contract and payments for recurring revenue services as incurred. If AMA completes installation on all contracted aircraft and receives appropriate EASA STCs, with recurring service for the full term of the agreement, gross revenue to AMA will total in excess of $6.0M USD, excluding optional upgrades and services. The exact amounts of the contract have not been disclosed at the customer’s request.

The Company has previously received a provisions-only STC for AFIRS 228 on the Hawker Beechcraft 750/800XP from EASA and a flight test was successfully conducted on January 26, 2012, in order to obtain the full activation STC. It is anticipated the Company will receive the activation approval and STC from EASA within eight weeks of the flight test.

AMA first announced an AFIRS 220 installation on a NetJets Europe’s aircraft on September 9, 2009. It was the Company’s first business jet installation.

FLYHT’s Director of Product Development, Steve Harke, with NetJets’ aircraft and the AFIRS 228

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air use Smart LOAD and Smart COMM from Smart4Aviation

We at Smart4Aviation are excited to announce our newest partners, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. These award winning companies are renown for their dedication to quality, customer service and on-time performance and it is our privilege to help them meet their newest goal of setting the standard for weight and balance and efficient operations communication.

Through our new partnership, we will be providing our Smart LOAD and Smart COMM applications establishing the worlds first truly exception based weight and balance and load planning system. Our combined vision is to fully automate and optimise the load planning activity, engaging agents only when economic or loading irregularities occur.

Our Smart LOAD system considers cargo compatibilities, dangerous goods limitations and handling, company loading priorities, MEL/CDL limitations, special passenger handling, and most fuel efficient centre of gravity when optimising, ensuring the best operational, and most economic loading solution is utilised.

Through the union of the Smart LOAD and Smart COMM applications, loading restrictions, irregularity handling, and direct communication are no longer challenges for any Airline. And to top it all off, this system is available through web browser, mobility device, or EFB and can even function offline on an individual PC or device during times of limited or no network connectivity.

I am extremely proud that Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have selected our Smart COMM and Smart LOAD applications to help them achieve their load planning vision. This sales success highlights our position in the North American and the US market, which has been one of our most important goals in the last few years – said Dirk-Jan Baas, CEO.

NAVTECH AND GLOBALNAVSOURCE PARTNER
Offering business jet operators expanded electronic charts coverage through iPad EFB

March 22, 2012 (TORONTO) – Navtech Inc., a leader in flight operations software and services, announced a new partnership with GlobalNavSource to provide Navtech iCharts and Navtech iCharts Enroute via the GlobalNavSource Electronic Flight Bag platform, EFB v2.0.  Together, a broader collection of international aeronautical charts is being offered to GlobalNavSource Business and General Aviation customers through the in-flight EFB app, supporting paperless operations and giving pilots more convenient access to charts, plates, weather and other data. The iCharts and iCharts Enroute subscriptions can be purchased as trip-kits online at http://www.globalnavsource.com/chart_store.php.

GlobalNavSource is an iPad EFB Pioneer that has paved the way for operators seeking FAA approval for paperless ops on iPads.   GNS provides cost effective Rapid Decompression (RD) and EMI testing and certification necessary for an iPad to be an approved EFB. GlobalNavSource is the developer of the iPad app EFB 2.0, which is easy to use, intuitive, and is a favorite of professional pilots.   “By providing the Navtech electronic charts library through the GlobalNavSource EFB app, Navtech iCharts will be more widely available.  Customers now have a new channel to receive our electronic charts and we are pleased to work with GlobalNavSource,” said Patrik Strömqvist, Product Director, Charts.

“We are pleased to work together with Navtech to bring the Navtech Charts data as another  option for our EFB customers. We have customers that conduct occasional international trips and really benefit from a cost effective international trip-kit for their iPad EFB app,” said Jeff Ariens, CEO GlobalNavSource.

Navtech’s electronic charts, derived from a growing and expansive library, support all EFB Classes (1, 2 & 3) with terminal and seamless enroute charts.   Navtech iCharts and Navtech iCharts Enroute have specific features to enhance iPad viewing including: touch screen GUI, improved night mode visualization, enhanced search functionality for full content, and crosstalk functionality between connected flight deck units.  Navtech iCharts Enroute offers additional specific features for iPad use which include: improved readability with auto de-clutter feature layers, zoom levels, route highlighter, and on-the-fly filtering of high/low level information.

To learn more about Navtech’s iCharts and its other products and services for the aviation industry visitwww.navtech.aero/airline_solutions.

To learn more about GNS’s iPad EFB products, visit www.globalnavsource.com.

About Navtech, Inc. – Navtech, Inc. is a leading global provider of flight operations solutions, serving more than 350 airlines and aviation services customers.  Navtech’s product suite includes aeronautical charts, navigation data solutions, flight planning, aircraft performance software (take-off/landing, weight and balance), and crew planning solutions.  Many of Navtech’s products can be configured as part of an EFB solution, including take-off data calculation, weight and balance, and aeronautical charts.  These products directly support millions of flights each year and help Navtech customers maximize efficiency, reduce costs, ensure compliance with complex national and international safety regulations, and effectively deliver their services.

Headquartered just outside Toronto in Waterloo, Ontario — Canada’s technology center — Navtech also has locations in Stockholm, London, and Ahmedabad, India, and is further supported by satellite offices around the world.  Its home on the web www.navtech.aero is the first and only site for viewing the Navtech Aviation Poster Collection, a collection of hundreds of posters and other ephemera that capture the history of aviation through the arresting graphic design of the day.

About GlobalNavSource – GlobalNavSource is an iPad EFB specialist. GlobalNavSource pioneered the path to allow FAA approval of iPad based EFB solutions. GlobalNavSource has all aspects of certification covered regardless if you operate under Part 91, 135 or 121. A large altitude chamber brings effective Rapid Decompression (RD) & EMI testing in accordance with RTCA DO160G to operators of all aircraft sizes..  GlobalNavSource is the developer of the iPad EFB app. EFB offers a user friendly intuitive interaction with GlobalNavSource charts and plates. Subscription Plans are available for worldwide coverage or cost effective GA domestic US coverage. Regardless of which chart data provider you use, GlobalNavSource can assist with your required approvals and accessories to support an iPad based EFB solution.

Navtech Media Contact: Andrea Murray, +1-519-747-1170 or amurray@navtech.aero
GlobalNavSource Media Contact: Julie Mirecki, +1 800-281-6477 ext. 4 or jmirecki@globalnavsource.com

NAVTECH CHOSEN TO BE CHARTS SUPPLIER TO UK MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Electronic aerodrome charts to be supplied to AIDU

March 20, 2012 (TORONTO) – Navtech Inc., a leader in flight operations software and services, announced a multi-year contract with the UK Ministry of Defence Aeronautical Information Documents Unit (No 1 AIDU) to provide Navtech eCharts to their customers, including the Royal Air Force, the Royal Navy and The British Army.  No1 AIDU, which is choosing to concentrate on the production of military aerodrome charts, will provide Navtech’s electronic charts of commercial aerodromes to UK military services.

AIDU’s mission is to “Deliver all aeronautical information products and services to UK Defence through production, partnering or acquisition to support the achievement of Defence objectives.”  This 59 year old government department is ISO 9001 certified, and has a reputation for elite offerings.  Their production responsibilities include all aspects of aeronautical data, including arrival, departure, and in-flight data as well as digital cockpit moving map imagery.  These products and data are used for training missions, search and rescue duties, humanitarian aid and other areas of aviation military operations.

Steve Read, Aeronautical Information Requirements Manager at No 1 AIDU said: “No 1 AIDU are delighted to be working in partnership with Navtech for the supply of our civilian airfield Terminal Charting requirements. The comprehensive worldwide library coverage allows immediate access to arrival, departure and procedure information in support of UK and deployed operations. In addition to accessing Navtech charts using eCharts Office and Web, No 1 AIDU and Navtech have jointly developed the additional capability of displaying eCharts on AIDU’s own internal website, allowing both military and commercial information to be accessed at the same time. This has proven to be of great benefit for crews and flight planning staff alike in combining information sources. We look forward to our future work together and developing the supply and delivery of aeronautical information to the UK MoD as our military requirement evolves.” 

Navtech eCharts is an electronic chart viewer available on three platforms: eCharts Office for desktop use;eCharts Flight for the flight deck use; and eCharts Web for pilot briefing. The  aerodrome charts available via these applications are derived from Navtech’s growing and  expansive chart library of 60,000+ pages, supplementary text chapters and optional airline specific content.  Navtech eCharts is an innovative product, designed with touch screen GUI, night mode visualization, and an upgraded PDF-viewer, suitable for any Electronic Flight Bag  (EFB) use.

To learn more about Navtech’s eCharts and its other products and services for the aviation industry visit http://www.navtech.aero/airline_solutions.html.

To learn more about the UK Ministry of Defence or No1 AIDU visit http://www.mod.uk

About Navtech, Inc. – Navtech, Inc. is a leading global provider of flight operations solutions, serving more than 350 airlines and aviation services customers.  Navtech’s product suite includes aeronautical charts, navigation data solutions, flight planning, aircraft performance software (take-off/landing, weight and balance), and crew planning solutions.  Many of Navtech’s products can be configured as part of an EFB solution, including take-off data calculation, weight and balance, and aeronautical charts.  These products directly support millions of flights each year and help Navtech customers maximize efficiency, reduce costs, ensure compliance with complex national and international safety regulations, and effectively deliver their services.

Headquartered just outside Toronto in Waterloo, Ontario — Canada’s technology center — Navtech also has locations in Stockholm, London, and Ahmedabad, India, and is further supported by satellite offices around the world.  Its home on the web www.navtech.aero is the first and only site for viewing the Navtech Aviation Poster Collection, a collection of hundreds of posters and other ephemera that capture the history of aviation through the arresting graphic design of the day.

About No1 AIDU – For more than 50 years No1 Aeronautical Information Documents Unit (No1 AIDU) has been at the forefront of the Air Cartographic world. Established in 1953 and subsequently relocated to RAF Northolt in 1957. As of 1^st April 2012 No 1 AIDU will fall under the command of Joint Forces Intelligence Group and remain within the same chain of command as all military agencies, such as the Defence Geographic Centre and Mil Survey, thus providing valuable geospatial data to all aspects of HM Armed Forces.

No1 AIDU is charged with the production of all aspects of aeronautical data, including arrival, departure and in-flight data as well as some of the more specialised digital cockpit moving map imagery. With an area of coverage that may be required for training missions, search and rescue sorties, areas in need of humanitarian aid and areas of military operations it is as important as ever that No1 AIDU’s  aeronautical data “Rises above the rest”.

Media Contact: Andrea Murray, +1-519-747-1170 or amurray@navtech.aero

One of the most complex implementations of maintenance management specialist Commsoft’s OASES software has just gone live on the nine widebody aircraft of Portugese ACMI operator Hi Fly.

The challenging implementation covered a fleet of three basic Airbus types (A310, A330, A340), including five major sub-types (A310-300, A330-200, A330-300, A340-300, A340-500) powered by five major engine types from four different engine manufacturers.

Its difficulty was increased by a constantly changing fleet composition during the project, which will continue with another three aircraft to be added in 2012, and the diverse and continually evolving operational environment that is characteristic of ACMI operations.

The introduction of OASES to Hi Fly has required a particularly close working relationship over the past year with Hi Fly’s engineering team in Lisbon.

Hi Fly is initially taking advantage of the following OASES functionalities:

• Reliability
• Tech log and Defect control
• Work card production and planning
• Digital documentation Level 1
• Technical records and forecasting / job scheduler
• Airworthiness directive and service bulletin evaluation
• Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP) revision management

Commsoft Managing Director, Nick Godwin said:

“The OASES implementation at Hi Fly has been very complex, requiring very close planning between Commsoft, Hi Fly’s management and our specialist implementation contractors. Data was required to be migrated from several sources in a dynamic environment. I am delighted that OASES will help enhance engineering operations for this highly-successful widebody ACMI airliner operation with its diverse customer base and we look forward to supporting Hi Fly’s growing operations for many years to come.”

HI Fly Chief Finance Officer, Mr Sérgio Bagorro said:

“Being able to place our aircraft in different operating and regulatory environments, often at very short notice, while knowing that their maintenance is beyond question, and being able to demonstrate that to others, is fundamental to our business. OASES is a crucial tool in achieving that goal.” 

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Notes to Editors:
 

About Commsoft

Commsoft (Communications Software (Airline Systems) Ltd) has been developing and selling aircraft maintenance software since 1971. Headquartered at Tiptree, UK, it has UK regional offices in Derby, Norwich and near Gatwick Airport as well as an office in Australia. Its flagship product is the Open Aviation Strategic Engineering System (OASES), which is in service with more than 50 airlines and maintenance organizations worldwide, supporting over 70 aviation operations.

OASES is a highly sophisticated, modular family of Oracle-based software applications that brings increased efficiency and lower costs to a wide range of MRO activities. Areas covered include among others: inventory control, purchase order processing, technical records, aircraft-check planning and recording, and line maintenance control. Designed by and for engineers, it is one of the most successful MRO software products in the world.

More information available at www.commsoft.aero

About Hi Fly

Hi Fly is a European airline based in Portugal engaged in long-haul/widebody wet leasing and ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance & insurance) operations worldwide. The airline completed the certification process in April 2006, obtaining its Air Operating Certificate issued by INAC, the civil aviation authority of Portugal, and is in full compliance with all the EU, JAR-OPS and EASA regulations, being IOSA certified as well.

For more information go to www.hifly.aero

Trax is proud to announce the newest addition to the family. Jetstar Japan has chosen to sign with Trax and move forward with the best MRO Solution Software available.

Trax software will help Jetstar Japan manage their numerous locations and diverse fleet with its MRO software to ensure their maintenance and engineering work and records are in impeccable shape. This will help them to be as efficient and organized as possible.

Jose Almeida, President and CEO of TRAX USA Corp., states “It is with tremendous excitement that we welcome Jetstar Japan to the TRAX Family. The signing of this contract reiterates our growing presence in Asia, a region that continues to provide us with new customers and endless opportunities.”

Jetstar Japan will be implementing e4, the latest version of Trax Maintenance. This version includes over 20 modules to cater to virtually every aspect of airline maintenance. TRAX Maintenance will be able to assist to Jetstar Japan in countless ways. From Material Management and Finance to Technical Records and Reliability, Jetstar Japan will now have aircraft, inventory, and maintenance activity information integrated into a single system.

About Jetstar Japan

Jetstar Japan is a partnership between the Jetstar Group (via the Qantas Group), JAL and Mitsubishi Corporation. Jetstar Japan will begin domestic services (Destination: Narita, Sapporo, Kansai, Fukuoka and Okinawa) from July 3, 2012 with a fleer of three A320 aircraft which they plan to grow to a fleet of 24 A320 aircraft within the first 3 years. Short haul international services are expected to begin in 2013 but are dependent on government and regulatory approval.

For more information please visit http://www.jetstar.com 

About TRAX

TRAX USA Corp., with offices in the United States and United Kingdom, is the number one seller of airline maintenance software globally. TRAX Maintenance solution has been developed – with Airlines and for Airlines – to provide the most comprehensive and advanced MRO software solution available today. For more information about TRAX, please visit www.trax.aero.

For further information about TRAX Maintenance or media related inquiries call +1.305.662.7400 or e-mail sales@trax.aero

 Canadian North – another customer for the AMOS Americas office
Canadian North is the second airline in the Americas region to join the AMOS community since the recent setting up of a USA office through a partnership deal of Swiss-AS and Lufthansa Systems.

After the expected 10 months implementation, the Canadian airline will be in the position to monitor all aspects of its MRO business operations on an end-to-end basis with AMOS. The approx. 100 users will be trained via a mixture of e-learning, on-the-job and class-room training.

“Canadian North is looking to streamline their processes and bring real efficiencies to their business, and after a detailed review process, identified AMOS as the best way to achieve this. I expect there to be many other companies in the region to follow suit,” says Daragh Cunningham, Lufthansa Systems Senior Director AMOS Americas.

Implementation “as-is” without customised developments
AMOS will be rolled out enterprise-wide and the functional richness of AMOS has convinced the airline’s management to implement the Swiss MRO software without any customisations. This approach ensures the incorporation of industry’s best practice processes which Swiss-AS offers. “With the selection of AMOS, we looked to consolidate several maintenance systems into an all-in-one program. AMOS was selected as it is a superior system that allows consolidation of nearly all aspects of our maintenance operations,” states Neal Liesemer, Canadian North Director of Maintenance.

About Canadian North
Canadian North’s corporate headquarters is in Yellowknife, being only 250 miles south of the Arctic Circle; and the operational headquarters is in Calgary, including the maintenance department. The Canadian airline offers scheduled passenger and cargo services in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut as well as charter operations throughout Canada and the U.S. Canadian North is 100% owned by Aboriginals and comprises a fleet of 11 x Boeing 737 and 4 x Dash 8, which is maintained in-house up to Line Maintenance and A Checks. During the more than 80 years of serving northern communities, the Canadian airline has perfectly adjusted to the special weather conditions in the north.

About Swiss AviationSoftware and AMOS
AMOS – developed and distributed by Swiss AviationSoftware – is a comprehensive, fully-integrated software package that successfully manages the maintenance, engineering and logistics requirements of modern airlines and MRO providers by fulfilling all airworthiness standards.

Swiss-AS is a 100% subsidiary of Swiss International Air Lines Ltd., and counts more than 100 customers worldwide to its loyal customer base, including pure operators of all sizes, major low-cost, regional and flag carriers, large airline groups and MRO providers.

The fact that none of them has ever replaced AMOS by another system speaks for itself. Swiss-AS’ AMOS is the industry-leading MRO software in Europe and one of the best-selling solutions world-wide. Swiss-AS has its headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, and is also represented in Miami, FL, USA through a cooperation with Lufthansa Systems.

Calgary, Alberta – March 12, 2012 – AeroMechanical Services Ltd. (TSX-V: AMA) (the “Company” or “AMA”) is pleased to announce its customers have logged one million flight hours of real-time flight analysis using the Automated Flight Information Reporting System (“AFIRS^TM“).

“One of AMA’s measures of success is the number of flight hours of service provided to customers, so this is a major milestone,” remarkedBill Tempany, President and CEO of AMA. “We want to thank our customers for their loyalty and assistance in making our services what they are today. We will continue to support them to improve their efficiency, profitability and safety through existing products and the introduction of new technologies.”

AFIRS has many features and while airborne it monitors aircraft systems and sends data to the ground including engine trending, airframe and engine exceedances, Out, Off, On and In times along with providing satellite voice and data communications.

The Company has tracked the flight hours of AFIRS units since the technology’s commercial inception in 2005. The flight hours have increased over the past seven years, as AMA has signed more customers and its current customer base grows. The flight hours also show the robustness and longevity of the AFIRS technology.

AFIRS is currently used by 36 operators, based in 20 countries on all seven continents. Overall, AFIRS is certified on 17 different aircraft types, encompassing 30 models, including business, commercial, and military jets. AFIRS’ services support commercial, cargo, regional, humanitarian, charter and military operations.

The Company has made improvements in the technology by listening to what customers need and incorporating those changes to create a more successful product. The next generation AFIRS 228 is the Company’s response to industry demand for a flexible product that is Future Ready^TM. The AFIRS 228 is a modular, flexible solution designed to meet the growing requirements of each airline’s unique operations.

One million flight hours are equivalent to flying a commercial jet around the world twenty thousand times.

The Company’s flight hours and flights are on its website homepage, www.flyht.com. 

About AeroMechanical Services

AeroMechanical Services Ltd., under the brand name FLYHT^TM, provides proprietary technological products and services designed to reduce costs and improve efficiencies in the airline industry. The Company has patented and commercialized three products and associated services currently marketed to airlines, manufacturers and maintenance organizations around the world. Its premier technology, AFIRS™ UpTime™, allows airlines to monitor and manage aircraft operations anywhere, anytime, in real-time. If an aircraft encounters an emergency, AMA’s triggered data streaming mode, FLYHTStream™, automatically streams vital data, normally secured in the black box, to designated sites on the ground in real-time. The company has been publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange since 2003 under the trading symbol AMA.

AFIRS, UpTime, FLYHT, FLYHTStream and aeroQ are trademarks of AeroMechanical Services Ltd.

Contact Information 

AeroMechanical Services Ltd.
Thomas R. French, CGA
VP Finance and CFO
403-291-7427
tfrench@flyht.com

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