ALPHA AVIATION GROUP ORDERS MECHTRONIX FNPT II MCC JET TRANSITION TRAINER

ALPHA AVIATION GROUP ORDERS MECHTRONIX FNPT II MCC JET TRANSITION TRAINER

MONTREAL, June 29, 2010 – Mechtronix Systems Inc., an MWC company, a world leading manufacturer of Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD), today announced that Alpha Aviation Group has placed an order for an Ascent® XJ Trainer™ to be installed at their United Arab Emirates training center in Sharjah, Alpha Aviation Academy UAE (Alpha). The FSTD, configured as a commercial jet aircraft, will be used for Phase II of the MPL curriculum and will also enable Alpha to train their pilot students for Jet Orientation and MCC in a jet environment. At customer’s request, the unit will be certified as per EASA regulations for JAR-FSTD A FNPT II MCC; it will also comply with ICAO FSTD Type II requirements.

“The Ascent® XJ Trainer™ is the perfect simulation platform to train our students for the basic phase of the MPL curriculum; it will enable them to familiarize themselves with the complex environment of a jet aircraft before they start MPL Phase III,” said Andrew McIntosh, Regional Director Operations at Alpha. “When we started to search for an educational device that would enable us to perform MPL Phase II, we quickly found that Mechtronix had the most complete suite of training solutions for such a curriculum. It was fundamental for us to train our pilot students in a jet environment and provide our airline customers with well-trained and knowledgeable pilots. The very high level of fidelity of the trainer was central in our decision to choose Mechtronix as was their success with other early implementers of MPL worldwide.”

“We are grateful that a leading aviation group like Alpha chose Mechtronix with this new order for the Ascent® XJ Trainer™. In the context of the MPL program, it once again establishes the Ascent XJ Trainer as an ideal piece of equipment for professional ab-initio training curricula,” said Mechtronix Systems President Hervé. “Furthermore, this new sale in the Middle East region confirms Mechtronix’ leading position in the Professional Aviation Training segment and especially with Flight Training Organizations offering MPL curriculum. We are very happy to add Alpha to our growing list of customers worldwide and we trust they will provide airlines in the Middle East with the best trained next generation pilots.”

Configured as a generic twin-engine heavy jet aircraft, the Ascent® XJ Trainer™ integrates a suite of advanced avionics such as TCAS, EGPWS, FMS and weather radar to familiarize Alpha’s pilot students with the automated flight deck as well as the performance and speeds of today’s modern jet aircraft. Featuring a 180° x 35° projected display, the FSTD provides the highest level of visual fidelity via a Raster/xT Image Generator from RSI. A lesson plan editor enabling the instructors to prep-program scenarios and build a library of training sessions is also included; students’ performances can be measured and compared in similar conditions.

About Alpha Aviation Group
Alpha Aviation Group, Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, Alpha Aviation Academy Europe, Alpha Aviation Academy UAE and Clark Aviation in Philippines, is a leading flight academy, specializing in the training of professional pilots. Their capabilities span the entire spectrum of professional pilot training from ab-initio level, through Boeing and Airbus type rating to the qualification of airline instructors and examiners. Their reputation for innovation was exemplified when the Company was awarded the 2007 Frost & Sullivan Award for Strategy and Innovation in commercial aviation training in Asia Pacific. Alpha Aviation Group is the world’s largest and most experienced Multi-Pilot License (MPL) training organization with partner airline programs in both the Philippines and UAE. In addition to their flagship MPL Program, Alpha Aviation Academy has recently introduced a CPL / IR Course in Philippines and will be adding further products over the coming months. The arrival of the Ascent® XJ Trainer™ will complement Alpha’s existing B737NG and A320 Full Flight Simulators in the UK and Philippines and further re-enforce the Company’s ability to ensure that ab-initio pilots are as well prepared as possible for their first job in a modern jet airliner. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

About Mechtronix Systems Inc.
Mechtronix Systems Inc. (Mechtronix Systems), an MWC company, specializes in the design and manufacturing of Flight Simulation Training Devices for general, business and commercial aviation. Fuelled by 20+ years of passion and dedication, we are a top leader on the global flight simulation and training market with a presence in America, Europe and Asia. Based in Montreal, Mechtronix Systems offers a full range of products from full flight simulators to flight training devices, setting new industry standards for higher fidelity, reliability, cost efficiency and safety. To support our worldwide customers that include major airlines, training centers and training organizations, we have technical support centers strategically located around the globe. For more information, please visit www.mwc.mechtronix.com.