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Issued by General Atomics AeroTec Systems.

February 10, 2014

RUAG Aviation joins Yasava's Astral design program to deliver "flight couture" experience

RUAG Aviation and Yasava are collaborating to deliver the innovative Astral design concept for long-range large-cabin business jets such as the Dassault Falcon 7X, Bombardier Globals and Embraer Lineage 1000. The companies are currently slated to upgrade the standard interior of a Bombardier Global 6000 XRS to a superior environment of unparalleled luxury and comfort.

The pioneering Astral cabin was developed by Yasava using intelligent ergonomics and socio-cultural design parameters. Some of its unique features are a dedicated vip zone that includes a day lounge that converts into a private bedroom with a full double bed, with access to a redesigned lavatory with a full-sized shower. The vip area for the Bombardier Global features four 16g, electrically articulating and swivelling aïana seats. Each seat converts into a full flat two metre bed, all wirelessly controlled at the touch of a button. A further feature of the Astral cabin is a specially designed galley allowing the preparation of gourmet meals by an on-board chef. There is an optional staff cabin for support personnel, such as security or administrative staff.

Selected for their proven reliability, RUAG Aviation will perform the integration of the Astral cabin at their facility in Munich-Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany.

“We specialise in state-of-the-art vip cabin completions, refurbishments and modifications, including integration of multimedia IFE, passenger comfort and communication systems,” says Michael Sattler, vice president Business Aviation at RUAG Aviation. “The integration of an Astral interior reflects RUAG Aviation's commitment to securing the highest standards of cabin comfort for our customers. We are very proud to be collaborating with Yasava to achieve this.”

Christopher Mbanefo, ceo of Yasava, further adds: “The Astral interior represents not only a paradigm shift in cabin comfort, but is a true 21st century innovation in cabin space design which finally reflects the client's life-style needs. RUAG Aviation brings all the necessary attributes to add value to this program, given their shared vision, their expertise and management skills.”