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May 31, 2005

NovAtel Inc. Demonstrates First North American Dual Mode GPS & Galileo Receiver to CSA

NovAtel Inc. (NASDAQ: NGPS), a precise positioning technology company, announced today that it has successfully demonstrated the performance of a dual mode GPS and Galileo L1/E5A dual frequency prototype receiver to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), developed under a contract awarded in September 2004.

Calgary, Alberta (PRWEB) May 31, 2005 -- NovAtel Inc. (NASDAQ: NGPS), a precise positioning technology company, announced today that it has successfully demonstrated the performance of a dual mode GPS and Galileo L1/E5A dual frequency prototype receiver to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), developed under a contract awarded in September 2004. These receivers will be ready to accept signals from the first Galileo satellites scheduled to launch later this year or in early 2006. Galileo is Europe’s state-of-the-art satellite navigation system, which is expected to be operational by 2010/12 with up to 30 satellites orbiting the earth.

NovAtel is developing two sets of L1/E5A engineering receivers and L1/E5A transmitters for the CSA for use with Galileo satellites. The receiver is being integrated into a modified version of NovAtel’s WAAS-GII system, which also includes the Euro-3M L1/L2 dual frequency GPS receiver. The signal generator is based on a previous design built for the new U.S. Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) uplink system.

“This is the first operational, near-production standard, dual mode GPS and Galileo dual frequency receiver in North America,” said Tony Murfin, VP Business Development at NovAtel. “We are particularly pleased to have the receiver working this early in the CSA program. We believe the technology we are creating here is unique, and will enable NovAtel to provide GPS/Galileo receiver solutions worldwide and, hopefully, in the ground infrastructure of the Galileo system itself.”

Currently, NovAtel supplies GPS navigational receivers to a number of national satellite-based augmentation systems (SBAS) around the world, including the U.S. WAAS, European EGNOS, Japanese MSAS, Chinese SNAS, and, more recently, the Gagan system in India. These complex receivers incorporate NovAtel’s Narrow Correlator® tracking technology, MEDLL multipath reduction technology and Signal Quality Monitoring, and receive and process both WAAS L1/L5 GEO and GPS L1/L2/L5 signals.

About NovAtel Inc.
NovAtel designs, markets and sells high-precision GPS and other positioning components and sub-systems used in a wide variety of commercial applications principally in the aviation, geomatics (surveying and mapping), mining, precision agriculture, marine and defence industries. NovAtel’s solutions combine hardware, such as receivers and antennas, with software to enable its customers to fully integrate the Company’s high-precision GPS technology into their respective products and systems. The Company is focused on supplying core high precision positioning technology to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and system integrators who build systems for various end market applications. For more information, visit www.novatel.com.

Certain statements in this news release, including those about the Company’s expected shipments to the CSA and into the Galileo system, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but rather on management’s current expectations regarding NovAtel’s future business prospects and opportunities. Wherever possible, words such as ‘‘anticipate’’, ‘‘believe’’, ‘‘expect’’, ‘‘may’’, ‘‘could’’, ‘‘will’’, ‘‘potential’’, ‘‘intend’’, ‘‘estimate’’, ‘‘should’’, ‘‘plan’’, ‘‘predict’’ or the negative or other variations of these words, or similar words or phrases, have been used to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results discussed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including certification and market acceptance of NovAtel’s new products, impact and timing of large orders, pricing pressures in the market and other competitive factors, maintaining technological leadership, and other factors described in our Form 20-F and other SEC filings, many of which are beyond the control of NovAtel. These factors should be considered carefully and undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and NovAtel assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.

Contact: Tony Murfin (403) 295-4512
Investor Contact: Sonia Ross (403) 295-4532

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May 30, 2005

Small Planes More at Risk to Crash?

Conventional thinking that small RPT aircraft are more at risk from loading errors is challenged by private researcher and inventor, Captain Geoff Ogilvie. Not enough research or study has been done by government and I believe the risk to large aircraft from loading errors is greater than realized by many in the industry. There is a solution however within reach. It is a patent pending system called Avibridge.

(PRWEB) May 30, 2005 -- Conventional aviation thinking that small regular public transport (RPT) aircraft are more at risk to loading errors than their larger RPT cousins is challenged by independent researcher and Avibridge ™ inventor, Geoff Ogilvie.

Geoff is concerned that the sole evidence available to investigators, in many large jet aircraft accidents, is the 85 year old paper based weight & balance system, known as the load data sheet.

“This (Lack of alternative evidence) gives rise to what I call the Ice Berg Effect.” Said the retired airline captain.

Smaller aircraft that crash after take off can generally be easily reconstructed and their weight & balance determined independently from the load sheet data.

This was the case in small RPT aircraft Cessna Caravan 208B that killed ten people, nine Canadians and one American, late Saturday, January 17, last year when the small plane crashed into Lake Erie after having taken off from Pelee Island, Ontario, Canada.

This crash that is still under investigation by TSB Canada has caused the release of the following interim information:

The maximum take-off weight in the Cessna aircraft manual is 8750 pounds (cargo pod installed) or 8550 pounds if flying into known icing conditions. The investigation determined that the actual weight of the occurrence aircraft on departure from Pelee Island was approximately 9820 pounds, 1270 pounds over gross weight.
However large aircraft due to;
- higher impact speed;
- larger fuel load;
- more destructive post crash fire are;
-often lost over deep water or,
- inaccessible mountainous terrain,

are more difficult to reconstruct post crash. Often there is little or no aircraft structure, baggage, cargo, fuel or human tissue left to be weighed and relocated on the recovered aircraft.

His concern is shared by many in the accident investigation business, including Acting Chairman Mark Rosenker US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

“The conventional industry logic considers the simplistic ratio of loading error to aircraft weight rather than a more in depth analysis of the many systemic and analytical risks to safety from loading errors.” Stated Captain Ogilvie. I have developed a useful tool called the WBS Threat & Error Model that can be used to determine true aircraft risk of accident from loading error.

The simplistic ratio logic used by many in the industry states that:
A comparison of various aircraft types indicates that the ratio of passenger weight to overall aircraft weight is inversely proportional to the size of the aircraft. For example, in a Boeing 747, the passenger weight represents approximately 9 per cent of the aircraft's weight (450 passengers at 188 pounds, aircraft of 875 000 pounds) whereas the passenger weight in a Caravan can represent approximately 22 per cent (10 passengers at 188 pounds, aircraft of 8550 pounds).

“Nobody knows for sure the true weight or balance of commercial aircraft. They are never weighed or balanced by external means except during a hangar check every few years, and then the aircraft is weighed empty.” Continued Geoff.

The aviation industry has relied on an 85 year old paper based system of computation to determine aircraft weight & balance prior to take off. The system is colloquially known as the load sheet.

A recent fatal accident involving MK Airlines B747 Cargo aircraft that crashed after take off on Runway 34 at Halifax International, Nova Scotia, Canada on October 14, 2004 is a case in point. The accident, which is still under investigation by TSB Canada is being closely followed by many in the industry to determine what part, loading error played in causing this crash.

If, as is suspected by many, the load sheet is the only evidence available to accident investigators then another case can be filed under the surface of the Ice Berg Effect. A valuable chance to gain more accurate weight & balance data on large RPT aircraft accidents will be lost to researchers like Captain Ogilvie.

“If there had been an External Weight & Balance System (EWBS) like Avibridge ™ in use at Halifax then the true threat to aircraft safety due loading error could have been measured, said Avibridge inventor Geoff Ogilvie.

“When are regulators going to face up to their responsibilities and fund research and development to produce a system that is independent, accurate, and verifiable and provides a final check and warning to the pilot of overweight or out of balance condition prior to take off.” Concluded Geoff Ogilvie.

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Dallas Incubator Sees a Trend or Two

Incucomm says an exit from its facility is part of the new realties in startups. Xterprise, a provider of RFID solutions and systems, is moving out of Incucomm, a business incubator in June.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) May 29, 2005 -- “Xterprise was founded by Dean Frew in 2002, after 9/11 during the tech bubble bursting. It was a venture capital ice age,” said Steve Roemerman, Incucomm’s CEO. “No institutional money was seeding new companies when Dean started, so it’s impressive to see the firm now. When Dean moved in, Xterprise did not have a name, and he was the only person involved. Now they have dozens of people, have raised two rounds of financing from an excellent VC (Logispring), and have installed their solutions in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. They have an impressive line with hardware, software, and services. They have important patents pending and other interesting intellectual property. Xterprise shows that high quality companies can be started from scratch, in tough times.”

Roemerman said Xterprise reflected trends Incucomm has observed:
- Early stage firms must bootstrap, find angel funding or both until they meet the more conservative standards of current institutional investors
- This reality favors companies with pragmatic offerings, and founders with strong domain knowledge
- Venture economics in the US are cyclical in terms of investment activity, and in terms of the phases of firms targeted for investments
- The small number of startups with vintage years of 2001 - 04 is creating a supply and demand imbalance, pushing valuations up

“We are excited for Xterprise, and proud to be associated with them,” said Matt Bowers, Incucomm’s Chief Development Officer. Bowers noted Xterprise has sold into some of the largest companies in the world, in many cases winning in head to head competition with larger, more established firms. “People do business with people,” Bowers noted, “Dean Frew’s knowledge of the logistics space, and his strong personal reputation made an incredible difference while Xterprise was building its brand. Now they are partnered with other RFID leaders, like Alien, Apriso, Red Prairie, Symbol, and Zebra. They have clients in a number of verticals, including consumer package goods, technology, and medical. It is striking to see what they have accomplished.”

Xterprise will move to new facilities in Carrollton and will boast one of the most comprehensive RFID application and demonstration facilities in the world.

About Incucomm: Incucomm and Incucomm Consulting are based on a seasoned team of strategy, business, and technology professionals. Founded in March 2000, the company is based in Dallas Texas, and is privately held.

Incucomm operates an incubator for technology firms, and holds an equity position in a number of young firms. Incucomm Consulting provides services to more mature companies, ranging from large publicly traded corporations, to venture backed firms, and venture investors. Incucomm is on the web at www.incucomm.com Incucomm is a registered trademark of Incucomm, Inc

About Xterprise: Xterprise Inc. makes next-generation RFID supply chain solutions a reality today. The firm offers a portfolio of EPC/RFID solutions tailored to address the needs of specific vertical markets. Xterprise focuses on real-world solutions including RFID engineering studies, RFID and WMS implementations, and complete RFID compliance deployments. These include the XARM hardware line of products, which helps retail suppliers efficiently meet the demands of their retail customers for RFID capability. Xterprise also markets an RFID-enabled supply chain visibility solution, TRAX™, which provides item visibility for high tech, pharmaceutical and cold chain customers. Xterprise has currently deployed TRAX™ in Asia, and Europe. For more information, visit www.xterprise.com or call 972-690-9460, ext. 300.

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ASL Introduces Eye Start, Entry-Level Eye Tracking System

Applied Science Laboratories introduces an entry-level eye tracking solution that is both comparably inexpensive as an initial investment, and also modular and upgradeable as the need for a more powerful system with more capabilities develops.

(PRWEB) May 29, 2005 -- Getting started in the science of eye tracking can be expensive, and bewildering; there are many different systems and options available. How does one know what level of system and options will be needed, and whether or not one will be able to upgrade capability later on?

Applied Science Laboratories (ASL), the world’s leading eye tracking technology developer, announces the introduction of an entry-level eye tracking solution that is both comparably inexpensive as an initial investment, and also modular and upgradeable as the need for a more powerful system with more capabilities develops.

EYE START is an off-the-shelf product designed for customers who want to get into eye tracking but have a limited budget. The basic EYE START at $10,000 USD has enough technology and software to perform basic eye tracking and can also serve as an eye tracking training tool. EYE START is unique, however, in that the customer can upgrade, at any time, to include all of the features available in ASL’s extensive product line. It is limited to use on a chinrest, yet is simple and easy to set up and use. This system includes everything necessary to eye track and display a crosshair over stimulus displayed on a computer screen. Additionally, EYE START includes ASL’s user-friendly EYENAL and FIXPLOT analysis software and ASL’s Software Development Kit (SDK) for customers who want to develop their own software. The interface and analysis software is installed on a standard PC supplied by user.

ASL offers both head-mounted and remote eye tracking systems for research and industry. Eye tracking systems have a wide range of medical research applications and could have significant potential for early detection and treatment of various disorders. Eye tracking systems provide an important design evaluation and research tool for computer displays used in aviation, aerospace, defense and industry. Applications include design of simulators, computer displays and control panels used in air traffic facilities, aircraft and cockpits, vehicles and complex manufacturing displays. Other important applications in communications technology encompass advertising, packaging and publication design, software development and complex traffic signals and signs.

Applied Science Laboratories has been a pioneer in the examination of the human eye’s movements and pupil dynamics for over 30 years. ASL was the first company to develop a head-mounted eye tracker, eye/head integration, parallax-free optics, and many other features that are industry standard. ASL’s current range of computer-based eye movement measurement equipment has eye-tracking applications in moving vehicles, sports, WEB design, pupilometry and many more. ASL currently has tracking systems in the fields of medicine, cognitive psychology, training, simulation, biomechanics and human factors research. For more information, visit www.a-s-l.com or contact the company at 175 Middlesex Turnpike, Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730 USA, Tel. (781) 275-4000 Fax. (781) 275-3388.

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AAT Announces Better Cleaning for Plastic FOUPs, Carriers for Wafer Processing

Austin American Technology (AAT) has developed effective cleaning systems and solutions for plastic FOUPs (Front Opening Unified Pods), Front Opening Shipping Boxes (FOSBs), and other plastic wafer handling carriers and devices used in semiconductor processing.

(PRWEB) May 29, 2005 -- Austin American Technology (AAT) has developed effective cleaning systems and solutions for plastic FOUPs (Front Opening Unified Pods), Front Opening Shipping Boxes (FOSBs), and other plastic wafer handling carriers and devices used in semiconductor processing. The cleaning chemistries in AAT’s conveyorized or batch cleaning systems, plus effective media isolation technology effectively remove such contaminants as inks, fingerprints, oily spots, glue residue, and even silicone mold release agents used in initial plastic parts manufacture. The chemistries do not harm the plastics and will clean them to the required cleanliness (cleanroom) specified levels while preventing recontamination or contamination migration.

AAT’s conveyorized cleaning systems such as the HydroJet and MicroJet offer high-speed cleaning and high-velocity drying with blowers fitted with HEPA filters to preclude any re-contamination, a feature necessary in cleanroom environments and particularly in semiconductor wafer processing. Drying is fast, complete (especially FOUP doors), spot-free and residue-free, and the operator is not exposed to any of the cleaning chemistry.

AAT’s The Mega™ II is a revolutionary closed-loop, solvent regenerative, cleaning system ideal for the stringent demands of FOUP cleaning. This large-capacity batch system features quantitative ion detection and statistical process control capability and automated operation especially suited for the stringent demands of semiconductor processing. Mega™ II wash and rinse cycles incorporate a highly effective spray under immersion process, with strategically located venturi nozzles for maximum cleaning efficiency of odd-shaped parts and system components. The agitation can be controlled to handle hard to clean, tight tolerance part designs; an ultrasonics assist is available as an option for extremely tough cleaning requirements.

AAT cleaning systems for FOUPs and plastic carriers and parts offer closed loop fluids recycling and/or solvent regeneration in an environmentally responsible family of products with tight process control and flexibility. AAT cleaning systems also offer low cost of ownership and operation due to efficient operation, low solvent cost and reduced dragout, fast cycle times, and a variety of cleaning configuration options.

Austin American Technology is the recognized global leader in cleaning technology for industrial cleaning applications ranging from electronics manufacturing to specialized parts cleaning. For more information about AAT cleaners, chemistries, and other products, visit www.aat-corp.com, or contact the company at 12201 Technology Blvd. Austin, Texas 78727 USA, tel. (512)335-6400.

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Howard University and CAHPC to Apply Data Fusion to Making Supercomputing Applications Easy to Use

Center for Applied High Performance Computing (CAHPC) applying Distributed Intelligence Visualization and Organization (DIVO) and data fusion to making supercomputing applications easier to use.

(PRWEB) May 28, 2005 -- Mohamed Chouikha, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Applied High Performance Computing (CAHPC) and Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Howard University, announced today that the CAHPC has been selected for funding by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. The research and implementation work described in the winning proposal, “Data Fusion Platform for Improved Information Analysis and Decision-Making”, will be carried out by Chouikha with CAHPC members Rajni Goel, Ph.D. of Howard’s Information Systems and Decision Sciences Department and Jim Humphries, of QuaTeams, Inc. Their collaborative efforts represent a major contribution to the group’s innovative “DIVO” project.

DIVO, aka Distributed Intelligence Visualization and Organization, is a multidisciplinary project that is creating advanced high performance and data intensive computing technologies that are used to build end to end user applications that are extremely powerful, yet interactive and highly intuitive and easy to use for the user.

The DIVO software toolkit is a set of scalable, processing, visualization and analytical libraries and application specific modules. Decision-support applications built with DIVO can make use of state-of-the-art high performance computing capability, expert systems, signal processing, and a highly intuitive user interface. DIVO is already being applied to Intrusion Detection Systems and cancer detection and diagnosis. Intelligence Analysis and Dissemination has been a target application for the group since the project started.

The DIVO concept came from the CAHPC Deputy Director and QuaTeams CEO and Chief Scientist, Jim Humphries. According to Humphries, “The idea is to address important problems that are computational or data intensive in nature as an end to end user system, and then to stubbornly refuse to accept the notion that a more powerful parallel or Grid application has to be difficult to use. Think of the digital video recorder, TIVO. TIVO is much more powerful than a VCR and functionally much easier to use.”

About CAHPC
The CAHPC is an applications-focused University/Industry collaboration founded jointly by Howard University, the premier Historically Black University (HBCU) located in Washington DC, and QuaTeams, Inc, a HubZone-certified small business based across from the campus of the University of Maryland in College Park, MD. The mission of the center is to advance the state of the art in real applications of High Performance Computing by fostering Ethnically Diverse, Multi-disciplinary collaborations between Research, Education, and Industry. The main focus areas are Homeland Security and Defense, Bio-informatics and Bio-engineering, and Education and Training.

About QuaTeams
QuaTeams, Inc. is a customer-intimate firm that specializes in the end-to-end research, design, development, and support of very high-end applications and websites. QuaTeams has developed total systems solutions for customers including the Department of Defense, Raytheon, Titan Corporation, National Geographic, Sony BMG, and others.

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CompAmerica Announces It Is Releasing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 64-Bit Edition for Its Dual and Quad XEON Server Line

Hot on the heels of announcing that it was building and selling 64-Bit Windows XP compliant laptops, CompAmerica also announced today it will be shipping 64-Bit servers to augment them and for use with its desktops, providing a full 64-Bit backbone for the Office and Enterprise.

(PRWEB) May 28, 2005 -- CompAmerica (http://www.compamerica.com) has announced it is fully 64-Bit Windows Server Ready and will be shipping Windows 2003 Server/64-Bit Edition (Server/64) along with its Dual XEON/64 Systems and Dual Core Pentium 4 Workstation/Servers as of June 1, 2005.

"The driver availability problem solved for our Server line; we are starting with our newest Dual XL-7525 and XL-8500 Quad servers so that our SMB and Enterprise Clients can purchase Desktops, Laptops and Servers all equipped with 64 Bit Windows XP and 64 Bit Windows 2003 Server (2005 Server)," stated John Davis, Jr., CompAmerica's Chief Operating Officer. "We are days away from completing the Video and Network adapters for our Laptops and Desktops, and will be able to start taking on "Entirely 64 Bit" Network Orders. Our internal project code named: '8 to the power of 2' is now rolling out the goods."

CompAmerica began working on means to distribute its products with 64-bit Windows technology over ten months earlier, says Davis.

"We had the jump, and we've held the high ground. With 64-Bit Windows, we now have a major performance and efficiency advantage over 32-bit solutions and Open Source. We have tested Microsoft's new enhanced Office technology with our 64-Bit solutions, and we have seen absolutely no comparison from any other technology for the Office anywhere else on the planet. It's absolutely amazing!

"Of particular interest is that the extension of the Office into Internetworks and Sharepoint Portals, as well as the enhancement of them with Multimedia, Audio/Video Conferencing, and overall Collaboration, on this new 64 Bit Server Backbone, is so remarkably stable and unbelievably fast, that we wonder why we didn't do this two years ago," he says. "We are extremely pleased to see Intel and AMD embracing the 64-Bit Memory/Data/System bus, and the x/86 Enhancements that make '64-Bit' a possibility now. The new Dual Core version of the Intel Pentium 4 with EM64T technology, and its counterpart, dual core AMD 64 Processor, are important new innovations that will make 64-Bit Windows 'Rock'!"

An article about Intel's e8500 chipset is available: http://download.intel.com/products/processor/xeon/csbrief.pdf.

CompAmerica's XL-7525 Servers are based on Dual Xeon 2.8 to 3.2+GHz CPUs, with 2MB Cache, and up to 8GB DDRam-2. The server is said to outperform any other dual Xeon server in it's league.

Its XL-8500 products are based on Quad Xeon MP 2.82-3.66GHZ CPUs, with 4MB or 8MB Cache, and the e8500 Intel chipset. This server is said by CompAmerica to be "the paragon of 4 Way plus Hyprthreading Xeon Servers, an awesome piece of equipment, perfect for corporate, government and web applications."

Both Servers incorporate EM64T Technology from Intel, DDR2-400 ECC Memory, and offer a wide range of expandable Peripherals, SCSI/SATA and RAID Storage, and a wide variety of configuration, management controls, security enhancements and rack / pedestal mounts.

CompAmerica also expects to start offering Dual and Quad "Opteron/64" (AMD's 64 Bit Server CPU) solutions within "weeks at most, in fact if we had large orders for the Opteron, we'd be offering it first - but most orders are focusing on the Xeon/64bit models for now..."

Prices for the XL-7525 start at $1,800.

CompAmerica is a leader in building and provisioning advanced PCs, Laptops and Servers with what it says is considerably better price performance, tech support and security than the leading competitors. "We have built our PCs to last, our Servers to survive and our Laptops to win. No where else can anyone make the claim that right now: 100% of all of the products we'd sold in the last 3 years are up and running with not a single unit in the repair cycle or needing special technical support at this time anywhere. At CompAmerica we can. And this, even though our products are somewhat lower price!" stated the company president.

For more information, CompAmerica's website is http://www.compamerica.com, and its toll free number is 888-275-2771 (local: 908-931-1200).

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May 27, 2005

NHSK Now Features Homeland Security Advisory System

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Point Roberts, WA (PRWEB) May 27, 2005 -- NationalHomelandSecurityKnowledgebase.com Now Features Homeland Security Advisory System Automatically Updated Threat Condition Banners for Websites.

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Paperless Cockpit’s New E-Board C3 with Light-Pipe™ Technology Revolutionizes Electronic Flight Bag Displays

Powered by Paperless Cockpit’s revolutionary Light-Pipe technology, the E-Board C3 bridges the gap between the quality of printed paper and the efficiency of electronic information.

(PRWEB) May 27, 2005 -- Powered by Paperless Cockpit’s revolutionary Light-Pipe technology, the E-Board C3 bridges the gap between the quality of printed paper and the efficiency of electronic information.

The E-Board C3 delivers astounding brightness with a 400:1 contrast ratio, and viewability from any angle. Electronic charts are easily viewed under direct sunlight, and non-linear brightness controls allow precise brightness adjustments down to zero NITs, enabling pilots to operate the E-Board C3 without compromising their night vision. Pilots can instantly access flight-critical information on a display that is crisp and clear in any lighting condition and eliminate clutter and excessive weight of paper charts. Unlike other displays, the E-Board C3 remains cool and comfortable to use, even when running at maximum brightness.

Featuring true XGA resolution with portrait and landscape viewing, direct 12-36 VDC aircraft power input, and a 50,000-hour MTBF, the E-Board C3 is a must-have for any pilot searching for the best EFB display. Available in 8.4” and 10.4” resistive touch screen, the display weighs less than 2 lbs and measures less than one inch thick. Built from high-quality aerospace and military-grade components, the E-Board C3 is protected by an EMI-shielded solid billet aluminum alloy enclosure. To minimize cockpit clutter, the E-Board C3 connects to Paperless Cockpit's line of FliteServ EFBs via a single ruggedized aerospace connector that carries video, power and touch screen control.

For Class 2 and Class 3 EFB installations, Paperless Cockpit offers yoke and side mount kits for various airframes in addition to the standard kneeboard display mount.

The E-Board C3 and FliteServ line of Electronic Flight Bags are available exclusively through Paperless Cockpit Authorized Dealers.

Paperless Cockpit is an aviation information technology company founded by pilots with a vision to enhance flight operations. Paperless Cockpit EFBs help improve situational awareness for pilots, eliminate cockpit clutter and save money by dramatically reducing the time required for flight planning. As market demand drives the need for more portable, compact and efficient information management resources, Paperless Cockpit remains devoted to delivering quality solutions.

For more information, contact Julia Istomina at 901-751-2687.

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Business Jet Services offers TAWS Compliance Solution for Gulfstream II and Gulfstream IIb Aircraft

Business Jet Services has developed a Terrain Awareness & Warning System (TAWS) for Gulfstream II and Gulfstream IIb aircraft. The company’s TAWS package is the first Sandel unit to receive its Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) and costs approximately $75,000 with installation and STC license.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) May 27, 2005 -- Business Jet Services has developed a Terrain Awareness & Warning System (TAWS) for Gulfstream II and Gulfstream IIb aircraft. The company’s TAWS package is the first Sandel unit to receive its Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) and costs approximately $75,000 with installation and STC license.

Business Jet Services’ TAWS solution was designed to allow for a simple, straight-forward installation, allowing for minimal aircraft downtime. Most installations are completed in about eight days.

“Since Business Jet Services’ TAWS solution was created exclusively for Gulfstream II and Gulfstream IIb aircraft, our product is ideal for owners and operators of those two aircraft types,” said Kevin Jordan, partner of Business Jet Services. “Because we specialize in those two aircraft types, our expert maintenance team is able to efficiently install the TAWS solution with relatively little downtime.”

The Sandel TAWS solution offered by Business Jet Services is a single, copilot side-installed unit with an external annunciator with switches on the pilot side of the cockpit.

Gulfstream II and Gulfstream IIb operators/owners can contact Kevin Jordan at (214) 654-1511 for more information about Business Jet Services’ TAWS solution.

The company also announced that its Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) compliance solution for Gulfstream II and Gulfstream IIb aircraft is expected to receive STC approval in July 2005. The RVSM solution will cost about $145,000 installed and, since the system does not require the replacement of existing electrical altimeters, will only require a minimal amount of downtime – 8 working days.

Business Jet Services specializes in charter, management, maintenance and flight operations services for corporate and private aircraft. The company is affiliated with Business Jet Technologies, which sells and installs Stage 3 hush kits and engine management program development for Gulfstream II and III aircraft; and Business Jet Center, a fixed base operator (FBO) with locations serving Dallas, Texas, at Dallas Love Field and the San Francisco Bay area at Oakland International Airport. Since its founding in 1997 at Dallas Love Field, Business Jet Center has been consistently recognized by prominent industry publications as a world-class FBO.

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Southwest Airlines Applauds House Bill to Repeal Wright Amendment

Dallas, TX (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) May 26, 2005 -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today applauds two Texas Republican congressmen who have introduced a bill to immediately repeal the Wright Amendment. U.S. Reps. Jeb Hensarling and Sam Johnson call their bill "The Right to Fly Act," which is the first to be introduced since the need for the Wright Amendment was last called into question in November 2004.

Southwest Airlines applauds the tremendous leadership and vision of these two Texas congressmen who have tapped into the true will of the people. This is a significant step toward the ultimate goal of opening the skies for greater access to low fares through unfettered airline competition. In addition, these two Texas congressman recognize the importance of cracking the 26-year deadbolt that has artificially suppressed access to the Dallas/Ft. Worth market because of high air fares.

While this is a major step forward, it is just the beginning, and our People will remain steadfast in their efforts to educate the public on the importance of stimulating the economy through greater access to low fare air travel. We are gratified by this mobilizing effort in the House and look forward to a similar effort in the Senate.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Southwest Airlines Chairman Offers Remarks on Bill to Repeal Wright Amendment

Dallas, TX (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) May 26, 2005 --

WHO: Herb Kelleher, Exec. Chairman, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) - in Washington, D.C. and Colleen Barrett, President, Southwest Airlines - in Dallas

WHAT: Herb and Colleen will host interested media following a Capitol Hill press conference today hosted by U.S. Reps. Jeb Hensarling and Sam Johnson, both from Texas. The congressmen will introduce a bill to immediately repeal the Wright Amendment, which artificially keeps airfares high to and from the Dallas/Ft. Worth market by preventing low fare competition from Dallas' Love Field airport.

WHEN: Thursday, May 26, 2005
1:00 p.m. EDT (Herb in person for D.C.-area media)
2:00 p.m. EDT/1:00 p.m. CDT (Herb via conference call, for national media)
Colleen will be available for Dallas-area media upon request.

WHERE: St. Regis Hotel - Monticello Room (Lower Lobby)
16th & K Streets, NW
Washington, D.C.

Southwest Airlines Corporate Headquarters
2702 Love Field Drive
Dallas, TX

CONFERENCE CALL: 2:00 p.m. EDT/1 p.m. CDT
Credentialed media should call 800/395-0708 and give the passcode of 2334254.

WHY: or OTHER FACTS: "The Right to Fly Act" is the first legislation to be introduced since the need for the Wright Amendment was last called into question in November 2004. The 26-year-old congressional amendment limits nonstop flights from Dallas' Love Field airport to Texas and its four touching states (three additional states were added in 1997). Designed to protect a then-fledgling DFW International Airport, the Wright Amendment now prevents meaningful low fare airline competition to and from the Dallas/Ft. Worth travel market and serves to keep airfares high.

Media Contact:
Public Relations of Southwest Airlines
+1-214-792-4847
Customers:
+1-800-I-FLY-SWA or +1-800-435-9792
en Espanol:
+1-800-VAMONOS or +1-800-826-6667.
http://www.southwest.com

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Southwest Airlines Chairman Offers Remarks on Bill to Repeal Wright Amendment

Today, Southwest Airlines Chairman Herb Kelleher commented on legislation introduced by two Texas congressmen to repeal the Wright Amendment that unfairly restricts flights at Dallas Love Field.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) May 26, 2005 -- Today, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) Chairman Herb Kelleher commented on legislation introduced by two Texas congressmen to repeal the Wright Amendment that unfairly restricts flights at Dallas Love Field. The following are excerpts from a press briefing:

"Southwest Airlines has been a bonanza in markets where we are allowed to offer unbridled, unconstrained, unshackled, low-fare service; not only by increasing traffic, but by creating a boon to local economic development," said Herb Kelleher, Southwest Airlines Executive Chairman. "Any time competition is fettered, it is a penalty to consumers.

"The size of Southwest Airlines' task force may pale in comparison to our competitors," Kelleher continued. "All we have is truth, right and justice on our side -- which makes us very successful. Those who are working to abolish the amendment are standing for the American people, for consumerism, and for free enterprise.

"There are crazy, weird, bizarre restrictions about what passengers can and can't do at Love Field; getting rid of the restrictions would be a considerable boon to the United States and our Customers. We are asking Congress to eliminate limitations that should have never been imposed in the first place; we are asking for the freedom to compete," Kelleher concluded.

"The Right to Fly Act" is the first legislation to be introduced since the need for the Wright Amendment was last called into question in November 2004. The 26-year-old congressional amendment limits nonstop flights from Dallas' Love Field airport to Texas and its four touching states (three additional states were added in 1997). Designed to protect a then-fledgling DFW International Airport, the Wright Amendment now prevents meaningful low fare airline competition to and from the Dallas/Ft. Worth travel market and serves to keep airfares high.

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StarVision Technologies Secures Exclusive License to Star Identification Software

StarVision signs exclusive licensing agreement with Texas A&M University for star identification software.

College Station, TX (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) May 26, 2005 -- StarVision Technologies has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Texas A&M University for star identification software that enables satellites to autonomously determine their orientation with only the stars as their guide. The same software will allow those of us on earth to identify stars in the night sky with the simple click of a high tech pointing device; no star maps or telescopes required.

"This is a huge step for StarVision," explains StarVision Technologies President Michael Jacox. "Even as we worked to secure the license from A&M, StarVision was investing in development of autonomous navigation and star identification products. It feels great knowing that we've secured the exclusive rights to put this software to work and we intend to do so right away."

Already, StarVision has two products developed that employ the algorithms and ingenuity of the three pieces of star identification software. StarVision's advanced Star Tracker concepts will support more responsive deployment of spacecraft, and allow for more autonomous on-board calibration and adjustment to the space environment.

Dr. John Junkins, Distinguished Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University and a member of the National Academy of Engineering, led the development the concepts behind the star identification software.

"This software is the result of collaboration between me and my colleague, Dr. Daniele Mortari. Dr. Mortari's contributions were instrumental. Along with our students, we have developed and tested a suite of software that rapidly identifies stars in the 'lost in space mode,' without any prior navigation information," Junkins explains. "The software operates on images from a star camera and within a fraction of a second identifies star patterns reliably, and automatically re-calibrates the camera if any changes occur due to long term exposure in the harsh space environment. This algorithm represents a significant breakthrough, because sorting through the tens of millions of possibilities makes brute force methods unattractive."

The same suite of software can be used for commercial applications on Earth to accurately identify stars even within our atmosphere. StarTagger, StarVision's handheld star identifier, let's anyone who can point at a star in the night sky identify constellations and find out just what star they're looking at. This invention makes it possible for anyone to immediately become a proficient amateur astronomer; the entire sky feels like a graphical user interface to access astronomy and space science information. The software that makes it all possible was developed by Dr. Junkins and Daniele Mortari, associate professor of engineering at Texas A&M.

StarVision Technologies is a high-tech spin-off from technologies developed at Texas A&M University. Housed in Texas A&M's Research Park, StarVision Technologies is engineering innovative new intelligent vision technologies that are extending the reach of our soldiers and improving commercial inspection. StarVision products support a broad range of applications, including defense unmanned systems, space systems, robotics, and consumer products.

Media Contact:
Joan Tatge
979-324-2247

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AeroSpaceNews.com Launches Free Aviation Jobs Ad Section

Pioneering web magazine AeroSpaceNews.com offers airline, aviation, space and defense industry recruiters of every size valuable new tools to find qualified employees.

Ventura County, CA (PRWEB) May 25, 2005 -- AeroSpaceNews.com announces the launch of a free-to-post job listing section within the classified advertising portion of the innovative website ( http://www.AeroSpaceNews.com/classified/index.htm ). All the classified ads, including those listing airplanes for sale, help wanted and positions desired are also free to view.

The offer is good for up to five (5) aviation job listings per company per month, with those needing more allowed to post their additional listings for a modest monthly fee. All the job listings, including the free listings, may be renewed each calendar month.

Those seeking airline jobs, aviation jobs, space jobs or defense industry jobs should find the newly expanded classified ad section of AeroSpaceNews.com easy to navigate.

Both trade and private subscribers to AeroSpaceNews.com also enjoy a free one month standard classified (non-recruitment) ad as a bonus per year of their paid subscription.

AeroSpaceNews.com has been expanding and enhancing several other areas of content recently with the addition of a newly designed aviation book and video section ( http://www.AeroSpaceNews.com/books/index.htm ), the inclusion of the hour long aviation video documentary on the V-22 Osprey, Tiltrotor and The Future [download edition] with all annual paid subscriptions ( http://www.aerospacenews.com/store/tiltrotor-video.htm ), and the start of blogging, RSS syndication and Podcasting ( http://www.AeroSpaceNews.com/blog/aviationnewsblog.htm ).

Radio News Directors and Program Executives Please Note: AeroSpaceNews.com will soon offer our award winning original science news, airline news and radio interviews on a barter or syndication for fee basis. Please contact us for additional details at this link:
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For additional information please contact: Craig Schmitman, Publisher/Editor, AeroSpaceNews.com, 805-639-7901, or e-mail us through the website at http://www.AeroSpaceNews.com

About AeroSpaceNews.com
A subsidiary of aerial and location motion picture production company Aeronautic Pictures ( http://www.AeronauticPictures.com ), AeroSpaceNews.com is one of the internet’s first science news, airline news and aviation news e-zines having launched on July 4, 1997. Founded to deliver trade level content to both industry and the general public via multimedia technologies in an informative yet entertaining manner, AeroSpaceNews.com has been honored with awards and recognition for its content and innovative use of technology.

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May 26, 2005

"The Apprentice" Season Two Winner Kelly Perdew Signs on With U.S. Department of Defense to Promote "Today's Military" in Television Ads

Kelly Perdew, the winner of "The Apprentice" season two and Owner's Representative and Executive Vice President of "Trump Ice," announced today he is participating in an advertising and marketing campaign with the United States Department of Defense to promote "Today's Military."

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) May 25, 2005 -- Kelly Perdew, the winner of "The Apprentice" season two and Owner's Representative and Executive Vice President of "Trump Ice," announced today he is participating in an advertising and marketing campaign with the United States Department of Defense to promote "Today's Military."

The first television spot to feature Kelly, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and former U.S. military intelligence officer, aired during the "Apprentice" finale on May 19th and will continue to air in selected markets in the following week. Additionally, Kelly will be featured in a web-based banner campaign and will conduct personal appearances in support of Today's Military. The focus of the advertisement, which is sponsored by the D.o.D's Joint Advertising and Marketing Research & Studies (JAMRS) program, is designed to promote the concept that skills learned in the Armed Forces are easily transferred into the business world.

"I have always been proud of my military heritage and have spoken at length about my experience in the Army and about how it helped me win 'The Apprentice,'" said Perdew. "It's all about keeping cool while under fire...or I should say in case 'You're Fired' in this instance."

Kelly Perdew served as a military intelligence officer in the U.S. Army and successfully completed both Airborne and Ranger training. He holds a BS degree from the United States Military Academy, West Point.

JAMRS is an official Department of Defense program for joint marketing communications and market research & studies. JAMRS public programs help broaden people's understanding of Military Service as a career option, while JAMRS internal government programs help bolster the effectiveness of all the Services' recruiting and retention efforts. For more on JAMRS programs, visit www.jamrs.org.

Kelly Perdew is best known as the winner of NBC's The Apprentice II, Donald Trump's popular reality television show. Since winning and becoming "The Apprentice," Kelly has been named Executive Vice President of Trump Ice and additionally Kelly has been assigned several projects for the Trump Organization, including 40 Wall Street and Trump Tower Tampa. Prior to winning "The Apprentice" Kelly held multiple Chairman and CEO positions, however recently Kelly has moved into advisory and Board of Director positions with his other business ventures, Motorpride.com and CoreObjects Software.

For more information about Kelly Perdew contact:

Brian McWilliams
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May 25, 2005

WWII Ship USS LST-325, Decorated D-Day Veteran, Salutes Alexandria, Va

The 63-year-old amphibious landing ship beats its schedule by a full day and anchors overnight at the Little Creek Amphibious Base, where thousands of LST sailors trained, before docking today in Old Town Alexandria, Va.

Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) May 25, 2005 -- USS LST-325, a World War Two amphibious vessel known as a “Landing Ship, Tank” pulls into Old Town Alexandria, Va. today following a 1,700-mile voyage from Mobile, Ala. With the help of fair winds, following seas and a flawlessly performing ship, the crew arrived in Chesapeake Bay a full day ahead of schedule. It anchored overnight near the Little Creek Amphibious base, where thousands of these ships’ sailors have been trained.

The ship will be open to the public for four days. Tours will be conducted each day, from Friday, May 27 through Monday, Memorial Day. Hours are from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., and the admission is $10.00 for visitors over 18, $5.00 for children over five and a special family rate of $20.00.

The ship will be docked at Robinson Terminal North. The gate entrance to the dock is located at the cross streets of Oronoco Street and Union Street, Old Town Alexandria, Va.

On Friday, Mayor William Euille will present the ship with a special proclamation and Captain Robert Jornlin will give the Mayor the keys to the bow doors. (This inside joke refers to a prank played upon unknowing new sailors who were told to fetch them. There are no keys to the bow doors.) They will then participate in a Memorial Service, followed by a tour of the ship.

The crewmembers hail from 23 states, with most of them being U.S. Navy veterans who served on our country’s LST’s at various times since 1942. They are bringing this ship to Alexandria, Va. and then to several ports in Massachusetts, so that those of us who appreciate the service of our veterans can board and explore the only operational LST museum ship in existence. Churchill referred to them as the ships that won the war.

Not all of the crewmembers are veterans. A few of them are serving in memory of their fathers who sailed on LST’s. They have learned the skills of their fathers from willing tutors who enjoy sharing with the younger generation, in the hope that they will keep alive the memory of these ships and the crews who sailed them.

After the ship leaves Alexandria she will proceed down Chesapeake Bay and around Cape Charles, and then head north to the Cape Cod Canal and Massachusetts Maritime Academy, where tours will be conducted from June 4 to June 7. Following that visit the ship moves onward to the Boston area and then on to Gloucester, before returning to Mobile, Ala. in time for Independence Day celebrations.

Further information is available on the ship’s website at www.LSTMemorial.org. USS LST-325 is owned and operated by The USS LST Ship Memorial, Inc., a non-profit corporation.

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