Montreal, Oct. 31, 2006 - Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for the new Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite and for the increased size and re-located cabin windows aboard the widebody Challenger 605 business jet. These key approvals, awarded October 24 by EASA and October 20 by the FAA, follow the original Transport Canada certification, granted October 5.

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ENGLEWOOD, COLO., OCTOBER 31, 2006 - Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) became the launch customer for the Jeppesen Airline Operations Center solution when it recently implemented the software suite to manage its flight operations and fleet of 12 modern Boeing 737 aircraft. The solution is an integrated suite of applications and services that supports the entire lifecycle of an airline or military flying operation, and includes capabilities for commercial planning, flight operations, crew management, and operations recovery.

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The world’s largest commercial airliner, the 555 seat Airbus A380, will start its technical route proving exercise on 13th November 2006 to carry out function and reliability tests at key airports around the world. This exercise is the last of the trials required for Type Certification, which is expected in mid December. For the trial, the aircraft has to make over 150 flight hours on a continuous typical airline schedule, performing in its normal operational environment. The aircraft will be operated by Airbus flight crews with the participation of Airworthiness Authority pilots from both EASA and FAA.

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Amsterdam, 31 October 2006 – The EADS Board of Directors has appointed Fabrice Brégier (45) as Airbus Chief Operating Officer (COO) with immediate effect. Fabrice Brégier remains a member of the EADS Executive Committee. To further improve transparency within the Group, the EADS Board has appointed EADS CFO Hans Peter Ring (55) as Airbus CFO effective 1 January 2007. Hans Peter Ring will remain CFO of EADS. Andreas Sperl (59), CFO of Airbus, will move to another operational function within the EADS Group.

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SAN DIEGO – 31 October 2006 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), a leading manufacturer of unmanned aircraft and high-resolution surveillance and radar imaging systems, along with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Air and Marine, yesterday unveiled CBP-104, CBP’s second Predator® B unmanned aircraft system (UAS), at Ft. Huachuca/Muni-Libby Army Air Field (AAF) in Sierra Vista, Ariz.

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SEATTLE, Oct. 31, 2006 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has completed firm configuration of the 747-8 Freighter airplane’s design. Boeing achieved this milestone after a year of collaboration with airline customers and suppliers to determine the optimal configuration. By completing firm configuration, Boeing has completed the major trade-studies needed to finalize the airplane’s performance capability. This allows Boeing and its suppliers to begin detailed design of parts, assemblies and other systems for the 747-8 Freighter. Once completed, the detailed designs will then be released to Boeing suppliers and factories to begin production of the airplane.

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After more than a decade of fascinating discoveries, the Hubble Space Telescope will soon be given the new beginning it deserves. Today, NASA Administrator Michael Griffin has given the green light for a Shuttle mission to repair and upgrade the permanent space-based observatory. The history of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is dominated by the familiar sharp images and amazing discoveries that have had an unprecedented scientific impact on our view of the world and our understanding of the universe. Nevertheless, such important contributions to science and humankind have only been possible as result of regular upgrades and enhancements to Hubble’s instrumentation.

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To help with medical emergencies on board even more effectively and faster, Lufthansa is encouraging doctors, in particular, to participate in the frequent flyer programme Miles & More. From 1st November, when registering, doctors can provide details of their specific field of medicine - anaesthetist, gynaecologist, general practitioner, internal specialist/ cardiologist, neurologist/psychiatrist or others.

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With the beginning of the summer timetable 2007, Lufthansa will become the first European airline to offer a new direct connection from Munich to Busan, South Korea’s most important port. Starting 27 March 2007 an Airbus A340-300 will then link three times a week Munich with Seoul, South Korea’s capital and biggest city, and on an ongoing flight with Busan.

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China will be the most significant region for the aviation industry over the next 20 years, Rolls-Royce said today at Air Show China 2006 in Zhuhai. With annual traffic growth expected to average around 8 per cent, the country is likely to lead the rest of the world in volumes of aircraft and engine purchases. The demand for nearly 3,000 aircraft from China is expected to drive a total market for 6,500 engines, valued at $65 billion, through to 2026. Speaking at a press briefing at the show, Charles Cuddington, Managing Director, Airlines at Rolls-Royce, said: “We identified China as a market of great significance many years ago and established our own presence in the country more than 40 years ago.

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KERRVILLE, Texas – Mooney Aerospace Group, Ltd. (OTC BB: MNYG.ob) announced today that MAG Holding Corp, the holder of more than 90% of the outstanding stock of Mooney Aerospace, has filed a certificate of ownership and merger with the Delaware Secretary of State, thereby merging MAG Holding with and into Mooney Aerospace. As a result of the merger, all outstanding shares of Mooney Aerospace common stock not held by MAG will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive a payment of $0.35 per share, subject to such common stockholders’ appraisal rights under Delaware law.

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Hallbergmoos – The first Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft of Tranche 2 standard are about to start final assembly in Germany and the United Kingdom. The first Tranche 2 aircraft will be IPA7 (Instrumented Production Aircraft), the 29th single-seater of German production. IPA7 is scheduled to move to the final assembly rigs at EADS Military Air Systems’ Manching facility at the end of the year. The first flight of IPA7 is due in 2008 with the aircraft to be used for testing the Block 8 capabilities together with IPA6 (British single-seat BS031), a Tranche 1 aircraft that will be upgraded to receive the Tranche 2 standard avionics. IPA6 is already undergoing initial tests at BAE Systems in Warton.

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German Courts denounce airlines’ rules requiring to use all coupons of a ticket and to use them in the sequence provided in the ticket. Can a passenger use only one coupon of his multi-coupon ticket, for instance when a ticket with connection through an airline’s hub is cheaper than the flight from the hub to the same destination? Can he buy two tickets with different directions of travel but only use the outward coupon of each? According to many airlines’ terms and conditions, this is not possible. Airlines require that passengers use all the coupons in their ticket and in sequence, otherwise they loose their validity. In such cases passengers are denied boarding on onwards or return flights or are required to pay a supplement. Airlines also sanction the client’s travel agent, whether he was informed of the client’s intentions or not, by charging them an Agent Debit Memo (ADM).

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São José dos Campos, October 31, 2006 - Embraer is strikingly present at the 6th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition, which runs from October 31 to November 5, 2006, in Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, China. “Embraer in China” is the theme of the press conference to be held on October 31. And “In China” has literal meaning. Since the Harbin Embraer joint venture began operations in 2003, sixty-six 50-seat ERJ 145 jets have been ordered – and ten delivered - for the growing Chinese market, meeting a demand that Embraer forecasts will reach 590 jets, in the 30 to 120-seat category, over the next 20 years.

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Brussels, 31 October 2006 - Aviapartner Handling announces that it has effectively started full handling operations in Rome, Milan-Malpensa and Milan-Linate. On Sunday 29 October, Aviapartner started handling Iberia’s 9 daily flights in Rome-Fiumicino. The group has also been providing ramp and passenger services to the Spanish carrier in Milan-Malpensa (6 daily flights) and Milan-Linate (2 daily flights) since 17 October.

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AgustaWestland has been awarded a contract by the Carabineros de Chile to supply four A109 Power helicopters to perform a wide range of applications including law enforcement, search and rescue and transport duties. The first helicopter will be delivered in the first quarter of 2007.

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October 31, 2006 – SITA’s 8th Annual Airline IT Trends Survey carried out in conjunction with Airline Business magazine, indicates that aviation will become the world’s first totally IP (Internet Protocol)-enabled industry, putting the power of the world-wide web at the service of the airlines and passengers. The survey results released today reveal for the first time that 82% of airline locations now have IP connectivity, rising to 89% by the end of 2007 and 93% by the end of 2008. In parallel, 78% of airline systems are now IP-enabled and this will reach 83% by the end of 2007 and 87% by the end of 2008.

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Mini-Jets land at the AERO : Friedrichshafen/Germany – A new generation of jets has set course for the AERO in Friedrichshafen: The Mini-Jets are the “high-flyers” of the moment in the general aviation branch. The new business aircraft, also known as Micro-Jets, will be the centre of focus at the 16th International Trade Exhibition for General Aviation that is taking place from 19th to 22nd April 2007. This new fleet of jets will be presented by renowned companies such as Diamond, Cessna and Eclipse. The business aircraft field is an important exhibition segment at the AERO and has grown significantly over the past few years. The AERO is Europe’s leading exhibition for the general aviation industry and provides an important business platform for presenting business aircraft, gliders and ultra-light aircraft, avionics, maintenance products/services and accessories.

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A new Piaggio P180 Avanti full-flight simulator has received FAA Level D qualification and is going into service at FlightSafety International’s West Palm Beach, Fla., learning center. The simulator and a comprehensive training program were developed in 14 months. FlightSafety is also working with Piaggio Aero, the fractory authorized training organization, to develop a new Avanti II flight simulator.

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CINCINNATI, Oct. 31, 2006 - Delta AirElite Business Jets continues to enhance its ability to respond to increased customer demand by adding another Challenger 604 to its charter fleet. The aircraft, which will be operated under Delta AirElite’s FAR Part 135 operating certificate, is based at the Lunken Airport in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Museum aircraft flying displays will take place this Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November, commencing at 11.00 am and continuing until approximately 3.00 pm on both days. The Museum opens at 10.00 am and closes again at 4.00 pm. The majority of the Museum’s collection is expected to fly this weekend, including aircraft such as the Spitfire, Meteor, Hudson, Wirraway, Tiger Moth, Dragonfly, Boomerang, Canberra and Vampire.

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October 31, 2006 — TOULOUSE, France –The GP7200-powered Airbus A380 flight test aircraft recently returned to Toulouse after completing high altitude and hot weather testing in Africa and the Middle East. MSN009 landed October 16 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where the airport is 7,627 feet (2,325 meters) above sea level. The aircraft performed five test flights to evaluate engine performance at high altitude conditions, including engine takeoff performance characteristics, ground starting and transient operations.

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SAN DIEGO — BAE Systems has been selected to produce electronic attack pod testing equipment to protect U.S. Air Force F-15, F-16, and A-10 aircraft. The $3.3 million contract for the Electronic Attack Improved Avionics Intermediate Shop (EA-IAIS) transitions a full-scale development tester to a production-ready station to test ALQ-131 and ALQ-184 electronic attack pods. The pods provide self-protection for combat aircraft and aircrews against radio frequency threats such as radar-guided missiles. The countermeasure pods can selectively direct high-power jamming against RF emitters, effectively blinding or spoofing an enemy’s targeting abilities.

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FALLS CHURCH, Va., Oct. 31, 2006 /PRNewswire/ — Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) today unveiled the Universal Control System (UCS) — a first of its kind unmanned aerial system (UAS) “cockpit” that revolutionizes operator awareness and efficiency, while providing the ability to control multiple unmanned aircraft, reduce potential accidents, improve training, and decrease costs. The announcement was made during today’s Shephard UV North America 2006 conference in Tysons Corner, Va.

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The sun-observing Hinode satellite (formerly Solar-B) of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) was launched from the Uchinoura Space Center, Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan, on September 22, 2006 at 21:36 GMT, aboard the seventh in JAXA’s series of M-V rockets. For two weeks the satellite carried out orbit adjustments, and is now in a sun-synchronous orbit, which allows it to observe the sun for uninterrupted periods lasting months at a time.Hinode contains three instruments dedicated to observing the sun: the Solar Optical Telescope (SOT), the X-Ray Telescope (XRT), and the EUV Imaging Spectrometer (EIS).Each of the instruments have now opened their protective doors and successfully commenced test observations. Consequently, JAXA announces that the primary post-launch events of the satellite have been completed.

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