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SkyTrac

Leonardo Helicopters

AgustaWestland AW169

AgustaWestland AW189

Communication Systems

Press Release

Issued by SkyTrac.

June 1, 2013

AgustaWestland selects SkyTrac Systems' ISAT-200R for AW169 and AW189

SkyTrac Systems (STS) announces that AgustaWestland has integrated the ISAT-200R and CDP/DVI- 300 series products in their latest AW169 and AW189 helicopters. Satellite voice, data and messaging will be integrated into AgustaWestland's proprietary mission systems for SAR, EMS, VIP and OGP operations.

STS products have been factory installed on the AW139 for a number of years, and SkyTrac Systems is pleased to have their Long Term Agreement extended to include the AW169 and AW189 airframes, part of the AgustaWestland family of new generation helicopters.

“SkyTrac is very excited to continue our relationship with AgustaWestland and to offer leading edge satcom technology to complement the systems available in the new aircraft,” stated Kim Bagnall, international sales manager for SkyTrac Systems. “AgustaWestland has praised the quality of our systems as well as our engineering capabilities for supporting their custom requirements. We look forward to providing our joint customers with SatCom solutions that enhance safety, increase operational efficiency and promote contract compliance.”