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WSI, leader in aviation weather, begins
shipping market-leading cockpit weather system
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Billerica, MA, July 28, 2003 - WSI Corporation today
announced completion of the FAA certification process for
the company's innovative WSI InFlight cockpit weather briefing
system. The Federal Aviation Administration has issued Parts
Manufacturing Authority (PMA) for the WSI InFlight AV200 system.
WSI immediately began shipping conforming units to WSI Authorized
Avionics Dealers, first reducing a large backlog of AV200
orders.
With FAA certification of the WSI InFlight weather receiver
now in hand, pilots and passengers of WSI-equipped aircraft
will benefit from a dramatic improvement in flight safety
and efficiency. "WSI is committed to developing high
quality and innovative services for the aviation community.
With WSI InFlight, we've taken a prototype through to manufacturing
and FAA certification in just about 12 months. We can now
confidently deliver the #1 aviation weather service continuously
to pilots while in flight," said Lynne Wilson, Executive
Vice President of WSI's Aviation and Marine Business Group.
According to Dennis Schmitt, President of SANDIA aerospace
and WSI's manufacturing partner, "SANDIA is proud to
have been chosen by WSI and excited to bring this much needed
product to market. Although we may never know who they are,
the WSI InFlight weather system will save the lives of countless
pilots and their passengers. That fact alone has made this
the most exciting and satisfying product with which I have
been involved."
"It is gratifying to leverage WSI's superior aviation
weather information into a state of the art in flight system.
WSI can now reach aviators in every phase of flight - from
pre-flight to touchdown," said Arlo Gambell, Director
of Aviation Services for WSI. "I am sure that the level
of operational safety will be increased and owners will get
more use out of their aircraft," he added.
The WSI InFlight AV200 system integrates 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
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
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
SANDIA aerospace is a leading manufacturer of certified avionics
for General Aviation in the United States. Recognized by the
Aircraft Electronics Association as the Associate Member of
the Year - 2003, SANDIA delivers FAA certified devices to
its customers. SANDIA is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
More information about SANDIA aerospace can be found at:
www.sandiaaerospace.com
Press Contact:
David M. Laubner
Director, Marketing
WSI Corporation
(978) 262-0735
dlaubner@wsi.com
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