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FLYHT Stands Out at International Flight Data Technology Forum(Marketwire (Canada) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Oct. 9, 2014) - FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:FLY)(OTCQX:FLYLF) (the "Company" or "FLYHT") presented its Automated Flight Information Reporting System ("AFIRS(TM)") and FLYHTStream(TM) technologies at the National Transportation Safety Board's ("NTSB") public Emerging Flight Data & Locator Technology Forum in Washington, DC, on October 7th to the NTSB acting Chairman Chris Hart. FLYHT's Director of Strategic Programs, Richard Hayden, was among a select group of representatives from industry, government and international organizations who discussed the merits and challenges of implementing and deploying innovative flight data recovery and aircraft locator technologies. The stated objective of the NTSB was fact-finding in advance of a possible recommendation for a regulation to require improved tracking and data transmission capabilities on transport aircraft. The meeting was motivated by the AF447 and MH370 tragedies that demonstrated the inadequacies of existing technology. "FLYHT is pursuing every opportunity to offer its expertise and participate in the industry discussion on the future of aircraft tracking, real-time data streaming and communications," stated FLYHT President, Matt Bradley. "We have an internationally-recognized data streaming technology that is available to the industry now and are committed to advocating for its full implementation." Regulatory panelists at the conference included senior representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA"), The European Aviation Safety Agency ("EASA"), and the International Civil Aviation Organization ("ICAO"). Other invitees included representatives from Airbus, Boeing, L-3 Communications Corporation, Honeywell, Inmarsat, DRS Technologies Canada Ltd., American Airlines and the Air Line Pilots Association ("ALPA"). Richard Hayden's comments post presentation, "This forum represents a significant step forward in the complex process of global adoption of enhanced capabilities for aircraft tracking and data transmission. FLYHT's inclusion on the Technology Panel as the only current provider of a fielded solution is an honor and an important opportunity to explain the benefits and readiness of our technology. We were able to explain that although operators buy AFIRS to realize everyday operational benefits, the FLYHTStream mode is a latent capability of AFIRS that also provides the three key functions required during an emergency--automated alerting, enhanced position reporting, and triggered transmission of essential flight data. We have already been invited to be part of the international working groups that will map out recommendations for implementation." An archived webcast with the recording of the event is available on the NTSB website, http://stream.capitolconnection.org/capcon/ntsb/ntsb.htm. The discussion of technology occurs during Panel 3 and Richard's presentation starts at minute 317. About FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. FLYHT 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(TM) UpTime(TM), allows airlines to monitor and manage aircraft operations anywhere, anytime, in real time. If an aircraft encounters an emergency, FLYHT's triggered data streaming mode, FLYHTStream(TM), automatically streams vital data, normally secured in the black box, to designated sites on the ground in real-time. The Dragon is FLYHT's latest product, a revolutionary light weight portable satellite communications device that blends existing FLYHT technology with that of the iPad. AFIRS, UpTime, the Dragon, FLYHTStream and AeroQ are trademarks of FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. Join us on social media! www.facebook.com/flyht www.twitter.com/flyhtcorp www.slideshare.net/flyhtcorp www.youtube.com/flyhtcorp www.flyht.com Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. Nola Heale, CA Chief Financial Officer 403-291-7425 [email protected] The Howard Group Inc. Investor Relations Dave Burwell Vice President (888) or (403)-221-0915 [email protected] Bristol Institutional Relations Glen Akselrod President (905) 326-1888 [email protected] Kin Communications Inc. Fred Leigh (866) or (604) 684-6730 [email protected] Source: FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. |