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Mechtronix Unveils First A320 FFS X(TM) For IFTC & TACA Airlines

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June 13, 2008

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Mechtronix Next Generation Full Motion Simulation Technology for A320 is
displayed at launch ceremony in Montreal

MONTREAL, June 13 /PRNewswire/ – Mechtronix Systems Inc. (MSI), the
fastest growing leading provider of flight training equipment in the world,
today officially announced the unveiling of a new generation A320 FFS
X(TM). The unit was available for trial by customers, the aviation
community and the press during the June 11th ceremony. The high fidelity
A320 FFS X(TM) is the second of several built from Mechtronix for IFTC, the
training arm of Gozen Group, TACA airlines and soon to be divulged
customers. Mechtronix event marks the first official deployment of a true
replication technology for an A320 training device after years of
collaboration with the aircraft manufacturer and related OEM’s.

The new design approach is derived from Mechtronix’ extensive
conversion of Airbus data and the exclusive use of OEM software to
reproduce a flexible world class A320 training environment that replaces
standard designs that have always relied on traditionally expensive
avionics hardware platforms. The A320 FFS X(TM) training device will now be
maintained by training centers and airlines like IFTC and TACA using a more
cost-effective software generated environment with the highest of
reliability. It will enable growing airlines like these to lower pilot
training costs, keep pilots on the line and “train@home(TM)”, thus
increasing safety by providing more time for them to conduct recurrent and
continuous training.

As of the unveiling event, IFTC has already achieved a successful In
Plant Acceptance (IPA) on its Mechtronix A320 FFS X(TM) and is being
installed at its Istanbul facility for a JAA Level D qualification. “We
look at our acceptance and the unveiling of the Mechtronix A320 FFS X(TM)
technology as the culmination of a successful collaboration with Mechtronix
that uniquely registered our prospective needs to provide us with world
class flight simulation for our new facilities and business model”, said
Mekin Gozen, President & CEO of the IFTC. “We greatly appreciate the
opportunity to be one of the leaders in the development and deployment of
this ground breaking technology.”

TACA’s A320 FFS X(TM) is currently undergoing IPA and will be installed
at its El Salvador facility in the autumn, for Level D qualification from
the FAA. “We see the pending deployment of the Mechtronix A320 FFS X(TM)
technology at our home facility as a direct investment effort towards our
flight crews’ training and expertise, being able to conveniently keep our
training at our base of operations. The availability of this world class
simulation presents a distinct competitive advantage for the airline”, said
Roberto Kriete, TACA’s Chairman and CEO. “Working with Mechtronix in the
development process also as a partner has been rewarding and we look
forward to our joint efforts paying off with the approval and deployment of
the unit in TACA’s new training center in El Salvador.”

“We are very pleased to finally unveil the latest technology in the
A320 simulation market and appreciate the collaborative support we have
received from the OEM, our customers and the other people who supported
this initiative”, said Mechtronix President Xavier Herve. “With these
Airbus sales and new collaborations, Mechtronix continues to show its
leadership not only in design, but in working closely with OEMs and clients
to recognize their unique needs in a dynamic world market that demands
excellence. It is a true credit to our employees from top to bottom that we
can finally introduce the next generation of technology in the Airbus
market and expand our growing global share of the market place even more.”

About the Mechtronix A320 FFS X(TM)

The new A320 FFS X(TM) features a rich high fidelity A320 environment
for pilots training at all levels from B to D. Its visual cue feature
offers options for HDTV-resolution projectors with front or back
resolution, state-of-the-art image generators and collimated minimum 40″ x
180″ or more Field Of View visual display system. Upgrades for the
different levels of qualification on the A320 FFS X(TM) can be made by
software enhancements without the need to purchase new avionics boxes to
make the changes. A Non Zero Flight Time(TM) or Level B FFS X(TM) A320 will
provide the needed training capability for all recurrent & checking
training needs. A Level C FFS X(TM) A320 will provide all recurrent level
training, initial and transition type rating. The Zero Flight Time(TM) or
Level D FFS X(TM) will meet all training pilot training needs at all
levels. The Mechtronix A320 FFS X(TM) also includes cockpit layout and
structure, ground handling, A/C Systems, flight controls, forces, Sound
Cue, navigation, weather and air Traffic Control. The Mechtronix A320 FFS
X(TM) can stand alone in a building and features a 36- or 60-inch stroke
motion base electrical or hydraulic 6 DOF.

About International Flight Training Center (IFTC)

IFTC was established in 2007 as the training arm of the Gozen Group.
Based in Istanbul, Turkey IFTC is a fully approved Type Rating Training
Organization (TRTO) specializing in providing flight crew training services
for A320 and B737-NG. High quality training courses are delivered by an
experienced team of instructors and examiners and can be tailored to meet
specific aircraft or operational requirements for all operators in the
region. The Gozen Group, founded back in 1979 by Mekin Gozen and Mete
Bozyigit, has been operating as Supervision & Representation Company, in
accordance with the regulation of the International Air Transport
Association (IATA) supplying ground services to more than 85 companies in
the field of representation, fuel, supervision, brokerage and security. The
company is fully licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Turkey and all
relevant government authorities. The headquarters are located in Istanbul
with offices at every major international airport through Turkey; Adana,
Ankara, Antalya, Dalaman, Bodrum & Izmir.

About TACA Airlines

TACA is a leading Latin American airline that integrates Central
America with the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and South
America; serving its customers with 35 Airbus aircrafts. TACA’s flight
safety has been internationally recognized and certified. A single vision
guides more than 5,500 employees, operating 135 daily flights, an average
12 hours of flight a day per aircraft, offering a world class service with
Latin taste. During 2007 the airline served 4 million passengers and
reached a sales volume of approximately US$938 million. More information on
TACA and its services can be found at http://www.taca.com.

About Mechtronix Systems Inc. (MSI)

Headquartered in the Montreal aviation hub, Mechtronix Systems Inc.
(http://www.mechtronix.ca) is the fastest growing designer and manufacturer of
flight simulators. Backed by Canada’s largest institutional investor,
Mechtronix ranks in the top-3 of the global flight simulator market, with a
presence in America, Europe and Asia. Through 20 years of passion and
dedication, Mechtronix has developed a unique expertise and proved
extensively its vision and leadership for flight training. Worldwide
customers include major training organizations such as CAFUC (China), JAL
training center (California), KLM Flight Academy (Holland), University of
North Dakota (USA) and the University of Zilina (Slovakia). It 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. Recent additions include glass simulation
training devices designed for technically advanced aircraft (TAA).

SOURCE MECHTRONIX SYSTEMS

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