Field Aviation Signs Interior Completions Contract with Avitrade Belgium

Field Aviation

Canadian Operations

Field Aviation designs, modifies and certifies aircraft for specialized roles across the globe. Our expertise is the missionization of commercial platforms for search and rescue, intelligence, surveillance and interdiction roles for both government and civilian customers.

We also develop system specific STCs for many different aircraft. Our capabilities include build-to-print parts manufacturing for aircraft OEMs and our own modifications. We are also a factory authorized repair, overhaul and sales center for many avionics equipment manufacturers.

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U.S. Operations

Field Aerospace has more than 25 years of experience developing and delivering systems engineering and systems integration solutions to the U.S. government and aerospace and defense industry.

Through Field Aviation, we also provide engineering expertise spanning aircraft operations and avionics, test planning and execution, test instrumentation design and configuration, electrical and system design, as well as structural design and modification.

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Toronto, ON | Jan. 18, 2010

Canada's Field Aviation Company Inc. has been selected to produce and install custom designed aircraft interiors for two new Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 aircraft under a contract with Avitrade Belgium, on behalf of its ultimate customer. The VIP interior modifications will be the first of their kind installed on Dash 8 Q400 aircraft.

Field's extensive experience in VIP interior modifications will allow it to individually tailor each aircraft to the specific needs of Avitrade Belgium.

Albert Bloem, CEO of Avitrade Belgium, said, "By choosing Field to complete the interior of these aircraft, we know we have made the right decision. In the past, they have continuously displayed the expertise, knowledge and dedication that have made them world leaders in interior completions. I am looking forward to completing this new project with them."

The first aircraft will begin its modifications at Field's completion center at Toronto's Lester B. Pearson airport in January 2010. The 62-seat economy configuration will be converted to a 28-seat, mixed-class configuration. This will comprise a four-passenger VIP cabin complete with custom side ledges and foldout tables, an eight-passenger first-class cabin, and a 16-passenger economy section.

Field Aviation vice president, business development, David Jensen, said, "We're excited to be a part of this project; our planning is well underway and we are set to begin modifications in January, with final delivery by the end of 2010. Interior mods and completions - VIP and paramilitary - are a key market focus for us, and this contract reflects and underscores our capabilities and commitment in a highly competitive segment of the industry."

Modification of the second aircraft will commence in April 2010, with its 62-economy-seat plan to be converted to eight first-class seats and 32 economy.

Avitrade's client has also specified a number of high-end interior finishes for each aircraft. These include specialized in-flight entertainment systems, satellite telephones, custom galleys, unique floor coverings, wood laminates, and re-designed lavatories.

Field Aviation is known internationally for its innovative, uniquely engineered products and services, and the modification and conversion of aircraft for special mission roles. These capabilities have made Field a recognized leader in VIP interior completions, repeatedly proving its ability to exceed client expectations.