Press Release

Issued by Pratt & Whitney Canada.

March 3, 2011

FlightSafety International and Pratt & Whitney Canada are pleased to announce the expansion of training programs for turbo shaft powered helicopters.

"This expansion of Pratt & Whitney Canada turbo shaft powered helicopter training programs clearly demonstrates our desire and ability to further enhance the services we provide our customers," said Raffaele Virgili, Vice President, Customer Service, Pratt & Whitney Canada.

FlightSafety offers comprehensive training courses for six Pratt & Whitney Canada engine series. This includes training for 28 Pratt & Whitney Canada engine models for 26 aircraft types built by 12 manufacturers.

"Technicians who maintain and support Pratt & Whitney Canada turbo shaft powered helicopters will now have access to FlightSafety's world-class learning facilities and a strong technology-based training curriculum throughout our network of 10 maintenance training centers of excellence," said Mike Lee, FlightSafety's Director, Business Development, Maintenance Training.

FlightSafety provides training for the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B, PT6C, PT6T and PW206/207 series engines. Courses for the 1,000 shaft horsepower new PW210 series of engines will be available beginning in the fourth quarter of 2011. These engines set new standards in fuel burn, power-to-weight ratio, environmental emissions and operating economics while maintaining P&WC's reputation for high durability and reliability, the hallmark of dependability. This includes a Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC), which facilitates pilot operation and maintenance diagnostics.

The Pratt & Whitney Canada maintenance training programs provided by FlightSafety meet or exceed international regulatory standards and are approved under FAA FAR 147, EASA, CASA and Transport Canada.