Derby, UK, June 19th, 2012. Optimized Systems and Solutions (OSyS) has today acquired Superstructure Group, a market-leading provider of aviation safety, quality, risk and regulatory compliance software.

Superstructure’s AQD software enables airlines, cargo companies, corporate jet and helicopter operators, armed forces and airports to collect, assess and manage risk and compliance data more effectively. They are a market leader, with over 100 customers, including some of the world’s largest airlines.

Paul Inman, OSyS Chief Executive Officer said, “Superstructure Group is respected in the aviation industry and is complementary to the products and services we offer. We were extremely impressed with the Superstructure product, people and their software development capabilities; the chance to bring this talent into OSyS was compelling. Adding the industry leading AQD software to our world class offering will enable us to provide an even more comprehensive suite of solutions to our clients, to access new markets and help extend our activities in to the Asia Pacific Region. We are very pleased that the Superstructure UK and New Zealand teams are now part of OSyS.”

OSyS utilizes expertise in software engineering, information management and analytics, combined with extensive industry knowledge, to help companies manage their valuable assets effectively.

Currently OSyS helps its clients manage the performance, operation and maintenance of over 9,000 critical assets for hundreds of commercial airline customers.

NOTES to Editors:

1. Optimized Systems and Solutions (OSyS) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rolls-Royce Group plc, with 400 employees serving a customer base that includes Fortune 100 companies in more than 70 countries. For over a decade OSyS has been delivering expert insights around the globe to operators of high value assets, to OEMs and to companies that provide asset services. OSyS unlocks the full decision-making power of complex asset data, enabling customers to balance their cost, risk and performance parameters.

2. OSyS core competencies are built on software and consulting expertise for intelligent data management and integration, and predictive analytics that drive equipment health monitoring and management. Extensive OSyS domain knowledge and provenprocesses serve compliance and assurance, risk analysis automation and fleet-plantoperations optimization. OSyS is Expert Insight Delivered. For more nformation, please visit the OSyS website at www.o-sys.com.

3. Superstructure Group is a developer of software products and services for the global aviation industry. The company has corporate and sales offices in London, UK and in Wellington, New Zealand for R&D, regional sales, implementation and support services. The AQD product has been developed by software specialists with over 20 years of experience delivering aviation solutions to airlines and aviation-related organizations. AQD is currently used by over 100 customers globally, predominately commercial air carriers.

Contact:
Louise Pattison
Optimized Systems and Solutions
Tel: +1 703 889 1305
Fax: +1 703 889 1359
louise.pattison@o-sys.com