Press Release

Issued by Thales.

January 27, 2011

Thrane & Thrane has announced that its innovative AVIATOR 200 SwiftBroadband solution has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC). The STC follows the successful installation and test of the AVIATOR 200 aboard a Beechcraft King Air 200 aircraft, which is owned by Thrane & Thrane founder Lars Thrane. The STC has been developed by Hawker Beechcraft Services Chester and includes the system's use for WiFi.

Thrane & Thrane's AVIATOR 200 is an exceptionally compact, lightweight system that offers reliable, affordable connectivity to provide users with a range of services including data, video and voice. With built-in WiFi capability, the AVIATOR 200 makes it exceptionally easy for aircraft operators to offer wireless connectivity aboard, to support the use of WiFi enabled devices such as laptops, tablets and smart phones. Thrane & Thrane is the first satellite communications equipment manufacturer to receive STCs for its SwiftBroadband 200 system, placing the company firmly at the forefront of the industry.

Lars Thrane, Thrane & Thrane Founder said: "As the owner of the aircraft used for developing the STC, I am delighted that the installation and testing of the AVIATOR 200 has been successfully completed. The introduction of the AVIATOR 200 has been very exciting as it offers users of smaller aircraft including myself, access to a range of in-flight communications services. The system's approval for WiFi is a key development, as it will support the use of WiFi enabled devices aboard. Receipt of this STC is a milestone in the launch of the AVIATOR 200 solution, enabling the system's use aboard the popular range of King Air 200 aircraft."