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Wed, Jul 30, 2003

Atair Aerospace Awarded Over $1 Million for ONYX System Development

Precision Parachute System Could Become Reality

The Department of Defense will continue funding Atair Aerospace, Inc. and its development of a 75lb. autonomous guided parachute delivery system, called the ONYX System. In addition to government awarded funds of approximately $849,000, the Festo Corporation has Fast Tracked Atair's SBIR transition to Phase II funding with a $250,000 dollar investment.

Now. More Than Ever.

The need for this technology is required now more than ever. Precision airdrop will not only reduce risks to supply lines, but also allow military forces to position supplies ahead of rapidly moving combat forces and deliver supplies covertly to Special Operation Forces without securing the airspace directly over the drop zone.

The proliferation of inexpensive surface-to-air missiles and anti-aircraft guns gravely jeopardizes aircraft and personnel flying below 25,000 feet; a significant problem since conventional military airdrop techniques require cargo to be released under round parachutes from altitudes below 1,500 feet for accurate placement.

In response to the critical strategic requirements of precision airdrop, Atair has developed the ONYX System. This recoverable and reusable delivery system can be deployed from an altitude of up to 35,000 feet and with an on-board flight computer it can autonomously navigate cargo to a predetermined landing target. This ensures the safety of delivery aircraft and personnel from hostile ground-based fire.

FMI: www.extremefly.com/aerospace

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