News | December 20, 2006

Aerosonic Received Order For Air Data Systems From Korean Aerospace Company

Clearwater, FL - Aerosonic Corporation supplier of precision flight products for commercial, business and military aircraft, recently announced that Avionics Specialties, Inc., Aerosonic's wholly-owned subsidiary, has received a $7.5M order from Korea Aerospace Industries Limited ("KAI") to supply air data systems that include its integrated multifunction probe ("IMFP") and related equipment for the production of KAI's T50 aircraft. Shipments to KAI are expected to occur over a three-year period beginning in September 2007.

The IMFP provides angle of attack, air data sensing and pressure sensing for military aircraft in one probe, reducing the flight management system complexity on military aircraft, and is currently installed on the KAI T50 military trainer as well as the F16 Block 60 jet fighter and the M346 military trainer.

"We are pleased to have secured this order from KAI for delivery of our air data systems for their T50 program," commented David Baldini, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "This order provides us with further market penetration for one of our technologically advanced products in a growing segment of the military market, and further strengthens our relationship with a valued customer."

SOURCE: Aerosonic Corporation and Avionics Specialties, Inc.