News Release of The Howard Group's Client

09:00 EST Friday, December 19, 2008

AeroMechanical Services Ltd.                 
TSX-V Trading Symbol "AMA"      
A Tier 2 Industrial Issuer

CALGARY , Dec. 19 /CNW/ - AeroMechanical Services Ltd. ("AMA"), is pleased to announce that further to the September 18, 2008 press release AMA has received the official patent reexamination certificate for US patent 7,203,630 C1 (AMA's patent). The patent reexamination was requested by Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd (TSX-V: SNA) ("Star"). The notice states that AMA's patent was formally examined against US patent 7,113,852 B2 owned by Viraf Kapadia and Hilary Vieira . The US Patent Office has confirmed the unique nature of AMA's patent. AMA has always maintained that the solutions we provide to our customers are distinct and unique from other industry products.

To view the official patent reexamination certificate please visit AMA's website, www.amscanada.com .

AMA is working hard to provide value to all of our customers who receive benefits provided by AMA's patent and AMA will continue to defend itself against the frivolous actions initiated by Star. AMA wishes everyone Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

AeroMechanical Services Ltd. provides proprietary technological solutions and services designed to reduce costs and improve efficiencies in the airline industry. The company has successfully patented and commercialized three products and associated services currently marketed to airlines, manufacturers and maintenance organizations around the world. Its premier technology, afirs(TM) UpTime(TM), allows airlines to monitor and manage aircraft operations anywhere, anytime, in real-time.

afirs, UpTime, FLYHT and aeroQ are Trade Marks of AeroMechanical Services Ltd.

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