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Waterloo, Ontario, January 31, 2003:
Navtech, Inc. (OTCBB: NAVH), a leading international provider of mission critical aviation software and services is pleased to have been awarded the flight planning and runway analysis contract with North American Airlines. North American Airlines operates worldwide as a U.S. scheduled Flag airline as well as offering worldwide charters.
Navtech's flight planning solution, DispatchProTM, is a comprehensive flight operations management system that provides real-time mission critical decision support.
The digitialV1PlusTM service is an aircraft performance engineering subscription service that provides monthly, customized digital manuals which update take-off and landing data specific to various aircraft/engine combinations, flap settings and runways.
Paul T. Miller, North American Airlines Vice President Operations said, "North American has known for some time that it would have to find a robust system to handle our growing fleet and our world wide operation. Navtech's reputation within the industry and its successful use by other airlines naturally led us to contact them. Initial presentations made to our dispatch and flight operations professionals confirmed that this was the company to go with. The support and communication with Navtech has been superb as we fine-tune the final product."
"We look forward to a long relationship with North American and ensuring that Navtech�s products provide the vital solutions required to increase the productivity and accuracy within their day to day operations for years to come," said Derek Dawson, Navtech VP of Sales and Business Development.
Heratch Kayzakian, North American Chief Dispatcher said, "NAA required a flight planning system that will take into consideration the restrictions on routes by Eurocontrol in the European region and NOTAMs issued by Civil Aviation Authorities. The Navtech flight planning system satisfies NAA's dispatch operations requirements and also is expected to reduce the communications cost of flight planning immensely through its dedicated line of communications."
About North American Airlines:
North American Airlines is based out of JFK International Airport, New York and consists of a fleet of Boeing 757-200 and Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. NAA provides feeder flights for EL AL Israel Airlines from New York and Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and other cities. NAA offers international overseas charter flights as well as charter flights for major clients like Club Med, GWV, U.S. and foreign military charters, as well as the White House Press Corps.
About Navtech:
Navtech is committed to providing the advanced technology and vital solutions required to run an accurate, efficient, and integrated airline operation. These dynamic systems are designed to assist commercial passenger and cargo air carriers in the areas of dispatch systems, crew management, scheduling and operations control, and ground operations.
Our highly skilled and experienced technical and flight operations workforce has effectively positioned us ahead of others in meeting and exceeding our customers� requirements. Our success is directly linked to the confidence, competence, commitment, and congruence of our entire team.
Navtech continues to make investments in its full suite of dispatch and operations solutions by providing customized products and services to meet the integration requirements of our customers. With 118 customers spanning over 29 countries, Navtech understands the importance of creating solid relations between the company and our customers. Navtech has offices in the United States (Monterey), Canada (Waterloo) and the United Kingdom (Gatwick).
For further information please contact:
Navtech, Inc.
Lyssa Nielsen
Tel: +1 519 747 1170 x229
Fax: +1 519 747 5282
lnielsen@navtechinc.com
www.navtechinc.com
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