The Howard Group

News Release April 6, 2009
AeroMechanical Services Ltd. (TSX-V -AMA)

AeroMechanical Services Ltd. Announces afirs UpTime and Fuel Management Contract with Middle Eastern Airline

09:45 EDT Monday, April 06, 2009

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

CALGARY , April 6 /CNW/ - AeroMechanical Services Ltd. ("AMA") is pleased to announce that we have received a contract from a Middle East airline for afirs(TM) UpTime(TM), as well as our new fuel management products and services, Fuel Initiative Reporting System Tracker ("FIRST") and Fuel Management Information ("Fuel MI").

The terms of the contract are as follows: the contract is for an initial 5-year term whereby AMA will provide AMA's patented afirs(TM) UpTime(TM) and FIRST solution on a fleet of 9 Boeing 767, 737, and Airbus A320 aircraft (with the possibility to increase the order as the size of the carrier's fleet of aircraft increases). AMA will also provide its web based fuel management tools, FIRST and Fuel MI. If AMA is able to install on the all contracted aircraft and provide recurring service for the full term of the agreement, the gross revenues to AMA under this agreement would be approximately USD$2,620,000.

Richard Hayden , President of AMA, stated, "We are pleased to extend our presence in this important region and we are especially pleased that this valued customer has chosen to utilize our new fuel management tools to reduce fuel consumption and emissions."

This disclosure as it relates to this agreement is subject to the following disclaimer:

When a contract is initially signed, the intended number of aircraft, pricing and potential installation schedules is agreed to by the parties. The actual installation schedules as well as the number and types of aircraft are often revised throughout the term of the agreement as the airline realigns its fleet of aircraft with its business requirements. Delays in installations can and do occur which can affect the total value of the contracts such that the revenues noted above may not be fully achieved. Fulfillment of the contract terms may also be affected if there are any changes to government statutes, regulations or rules of the applicable governing bodies. The contract terms and values disclosed herein are based on the original information available to AMA upon execution of the contract and are subject to change. For the actual revenue earned, please see AMA's financial statements including its revenue recognition policy disclosed within the notes to the Audited Annual Financial Statements.

About AeroMechanical Services Ltd.

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.

 

For further information contact:

AeroMechanical Services
The Howard Group Inc.

Tom French, CFO
AeroMechanical Services Ltd
(403) 291-7427
tfrench@amscanada.com

 

Bob Beaty
The Howard Group Inc.
Toll Free: 1-888-221-0915
Phone: (403) 221-0915
Info@howardgroupinc.com
www.howardgroupinc.com

 

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