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Leader in aviation weather moves forward
with certification for general aviation cockpit weather system
Press Contact
Billerica, MA, June 9, 2003 - WSI Corporation today
announced completion of a major milestone in the certification
process for the company's industry-leading WSI InFlightTM
cockpit weather briefing system. The Federal Aviation Administration
issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation
of a WSI InFlight AV200 system into a Piper Saratoga (PA-32R-301).
"The significance of WSI InFlight receiving the STC
cannot be overemphasized," said Lynne Wilson, Executive
Vice President of WSI's Aviation and Marine Business Group.
"WSI has demonstrated that the WSI InFlight system meets
the FAA's high standards for airworthiness." WSI and
its manufacturing partner, SANDIA aerospace, have submitted
the application for Parts Manufacturing Authority (PMA) for
WSI InFlight, the final step in certifying the system. "Upon
the FAA's issuance of the PMA for the WSI InFlight system,
WSI will immediately begin shipping certified AV200 systems
to our authorized dealers, with preference given to fulfilling
orders in our backlog."
The WSI InFlight AV200 system is designed to integrate with
many popular multi-functional displays, most Electronic Flight
Bags (EFBs) as well as other display devices. A current list
of compatible displays is available on the WSI website at:
www.wsi.com/solutions/aviation/inflight/displays.asp
"Pilots will benefit from the superior weather information
provided by the WSI InFlight system. This milestone brings
us close to the finish line in bringing aviation's most trusted
weather products to the cockpit," said Arlo Gambell,
Director of Aviation Services for WSI.
About WSI InFlight
The WSI InFlight system continuously broadcasts near real-time
WSI aviation weather information directly to the cockpit using
a geo-synchronous satellite service. Information includes
current observed and forecast conditions, as well as WSI NOWrad®,
a high quality mosaic of the NEXRAD Doppler radar system.
WSI InFlight has complete, uninterrupted continental United
States signal reception at any altitude. The system features
a sophisticated 'high glance' value user interface that is
easy to interpret and thereby increases situational awareness.
WSI aviation weather data is provided on an 'always on' basis
for a low cost, flat-fee subscription.
Pricing & Availability
The WSI InFlight AV200 system supports Multi-Functional Displays,
portable displays and Electronic Flight Bags and is available
from WSI authorized avionics dealers. MSRP for the system
is $4,995, plus installation. WSI also offers the WSI InFlight
AV100, a non-certified, 'carry on-carry-off' system that supports
Electronic Flight Bags and Pocket PCs. MSRP for the AV100
system is $3,495, plus installation. Data service subscriptions
for both systems start at $49.95 per month. A list of WSI
InFlight Authorized Dealers is available on the web at: www.wsi.com/solutions/aviation/inflight/locator.asp
About WSI Corporation
WSI Corporation is the world's leading provider of weather-driven
business solutions for professionals in the aviation, media
and energy markets, and multiple federal and state government
agencies. WSI is headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts
with offices in Birmingham, England, and is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Landmark Communications.
More information about WSI can be found at: www.wsi.com
Press Contact:
David M. Laubner
Director, Marketing
WSI Corporation
(978) 262-0735
dlaubner@wsi.com
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