ONYX Approved For Flight On U.S. Military Aircraft and Demonstrated at PATCAD

Atair's ONYX System approved for military flight and demonstrated to top procurement officers from around the world at precision airdrop conference at the Yuma Proving Grounds.

Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) November 24, 2003 -- Atair Aerospaces ONYX System is now certified for use on U.S. Air Force aircraft after passing Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) compliance tests at the U.S. Air Forces Wright Patterson base on October 24, 2003. The system was certified in its first pass, a major accomplishment considering that most electronics devices fail their first several attempts at EMI compliance. The ONYX System is a recoverable and reusable parachute delivery system. It autonomously guides unmanned cargo from a high altitude to a pre-set landing target on the ground.

EMI approval, along with an approved Proposed Test Plan (PTP), is a prerequisite for Air Force planes to carry payloads that contain electronic devices. EMI testing is important to ensure that the signals emitted from such devices do not cause electronic interference while the aircraft is operational.

With approved EMI and PTP in hand, Atair successfully demonstrated two ONYX Systems out of an Air Force C-17 during the U.S. militarys weeklong Precision Airdrop Technology Conference and Demonstration (PATCAD). Atair was one of only 9 companies invited to demonstrate at this prestigious military event.

PATCAD included opportunities to meet with the top military and industry leaders in the field of precision airdrop. During the conference, Atair presented a closed briefing for the Four Powers Air Senior National Representatives, which is comprised of defense department members from France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The Four Powers serve to oversee the long-term progression of precision airdrop in regards to facilitating research, cooperation between nations, and the standardization of equipment. There was a tremendous response to the exceptionally clean design and functionalities of the ONYX System and Atairs ability to quickly and efficiently respond to user requirements.

Contacts with numerous senior procurement officers, airdrop personnel, and industry buyers were made throughout the week, and will serve to strengthen Atairs work in the field of autonomous cargo resupply delivery. Overall, the EMI and PTP approval and a successful PATCAD showing help to underscore the enormous technical capabilities of Atair and its R&D efforts.

For additional information about Atair Aerospace, please contact Mark Montalvo at mark@extremefly.com or visit www.extremefly.com.
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