Press Release

Issued by Aloft AeroArchitects.

December 9, 2009

PATS Aircraft Systems, a division of DeCrane Aerospace, is pleased to announce the Quality Certification renewal for PATS Aircraft Systems, including the Hollingsead International product lines, to the ISO 9001:2000 + AS9100B standards. AS9100 includes all of the elements of ISO 9001, as well as additional requirements specific to the aerospace industry. This important aerospace industry qualification enables PATS Aircraft Systems to continue delivering quality parts and services to the aerospace community and most aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

PATS Aircraft Systems maintains a large manufacturing facility in support of a diverse aerospace product offering ranging from auxiliary fuel systems and auxiliary power units to electronics racks and trays. PATS Aircraft Systems' manufacturing can support a wide array of projects and has expertise in precision CNC sheet metal fabrication and assembly, certified aluminum and stainless steel TIG welding, aviation quality wire harnesses and LRU fabrication with the highest quality.

PATS Aircraft Systems' manufacturing facility also has the capacity and experience to accommodate non-aerospace customers for most sheet metal fabrication, TIG welding, component fabrication and final assembly requirements with all of the exacting quality and performance standards required by the AS9100B certification.