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VIRGIN AMERICA CHOOSES NAVAERO ELECTRONIC FLIGHT BAG SYSTEMS

Flexible, Efficient Technology is First-Ever Class 2 EFB System Installed on Airbus A320, the World's Most Popular Aircraft

BURLINGAME, CA (February 13, 2006) - Virgin America, a new U.S.-based airline start-up company, announces that it has purchased navAero™ Class 2 t·BagC2² electronic flight bag (EFB) systems to be installed in its fleet of Airbus A320 and A319 aircraft. As the first-ever Class 2 system to be outfitted in the Airbus A320, the navAero t·BagC2² EFB provides a cost efficient computer and display hardware platform that can be used during all critical phases of flight — taxi, take-off, landing.

"Personal computing technology is not new in the cockpit of commercial airlines; however, this advancement — the ability to mount a portable system — allows Virgin America to realize the maximum return on our investment in EFB technology," said Bob Weatherly, senior vice president of Flight Operations for Virgin America. "We can now automate all of the necessary pilot paperwork to greatly help the airline increase efficiencies, save money and maximize our performance during all critical phases of flight."

"An EFB system that is not mounted to the aircraft can have a very significant negative impact on aircraft operation — as a device of that kind cannot be used during any of the critical phases of flight," according to Ken Crowhurst, executive vice president and managing director of navAero. "Those are the times when an electronic flight bag can be of maximum benefit."

Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) engineering services for the navAero t·BagC2² EFB will be provided by Avionics Support Group Inc., Miami, Florida.

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navAero, Inc. is one of the world leaders in developing and commercializing cost effective electronic flight bag products. navAero, Inc. is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. For further information visit the navAero Web site at navaero.com.

About Virgin America A U.S. majority owned and controlled company, Virgin America intends to launch domestic U.S. scheduled airline service utilizing new Airbus A320 family aircraft beginning in 2006. The company has announced agreements to take firm deliveries of 33 A320 family aircraft including 18 purchased aircraft from Airbus and 15 leased aircraft from GE Capital Aviation Services. Virgin America's corporate headquarters is in the San Francisco Bay Area, and its principal base of operations is at the San Francisco International Airport. Virgin America's goal is to build an innovative, creative travel brand based on safe and efficient operations, low costs, outstanding guest service, and a unique level of engagement by its team. Its mission is to create an airline people love. Candidates can visit virginamerica.com to learn more about joining the Virgin America Team.

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Stacy Geagan
Virgin America
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Ken Crowhurst
navAero, Inc
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ken.crowhurst@navaero.com

JANUARY 2006:

NAVAERO GETS STC ON B737-NG

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NOVEMBER 2005:

NAVAERO ACHIEVES STC FOR T·BAG™C2² AS CLASS II EFB

December 9, 2005 Chicago, IL USA -- navAero Inc. has received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for its t·Bag™C2² electronic flight bag system installed as a Class II EFB on a Boeing B737-800 aircraft for Miami Air International.

This STC of navAero's t·Bag™C2² computer and display system along with the Jeppesen Class I/II EFB software is the first-ever deployment of an integrated Class II EFB system that will allow a commercial operator to achieve a totally electronic "paperless solution" for charting.

navAero received the STC (Number ST03165AT) for B737NG installation on December 9, 2005 and plans a fleet-wide deployment on Miami Air's Boeing B737-800 aircrafts. As a Class II device, the navAero t·Bag™C2² system is suitable for use during all phases of flight.

Ken Crowhurst, navAero Executive Vice President and Managing Director, stated "The navAero t·Bag™C2² Class II EFB computer and display technology gives aircraft operators a high quality, robust and cost effective Class II hardware solution for charting applications as well as a platform to host a variety of other aviation software designed to help them improve their operational performance. We are delighted to have collaborated with Jeppesen on this initiative to provide a complete solution for an industry leader like Miami Air as the launch customer for the B737-800."

"Miami Air weighed the benefits of EFB technology for several years. navAero's t·Bag™C2² was the first hardware solution that made economic sense for our business model," stated Kurt Kamrad, Vice President Flight Ops for Miami Air. "This new hardware capability will be used to run the Jeppesen EFB software with its terminal chart viewer which frees flight crews from the constraints of paper, while maintaining the familiar look of Jeppesen's industry-standard charts.

Miami Air will also utilize the t·Bag™C2² EFB system for running a performance calculations application which will significantly enhance our operations, as well as providing us with the platform to utilize the growing suite of EFB applications."

The navAero t·Bag™C2² hardware utilizes an Intel© Pentium M processor for fast, reliable operation. The system is capable of running a Windows or Linux operating system. Airline-specific applications such as electronic flight manuals and charting, takeoff performance, weight & balance calculations, and weather services can easily be integrated. It is designed to host functions such as video surveillance, automated security, a document library, and wide range of data communications applications.

Miami Air International is a licensed U.S. air carrier operating a fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft from its base at the Miami International Airport. The airline provides non-scheduled and charter services on a contract basis for customers worldwide including the U.S. Military. For further information visit the Miami Air website at www.miamiair.com navAero, Inc. is one of the world leaders in developing and commercializing cost effective electronic flight bag products. navAero, Inc. is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois USA. For further information visit the navAero website at www.navaero.com

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ELECTRONIC FLIGHT BAGS: NAVAERO LEADS

Shopping for EFBs is like nailing Jello to the wall, given variations in software, hardware and pilot preferences. Read the full story in the December 2005 issue. CLICK HERE

OCTOBER 2005:

JEPPESEN FURTHER STUDIES TERRAIN DATABASES AND SYNTHETIC VISION SYSTEMS
USING NAVAERO EFB

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 14, 2005
JEPPESEN FURTHER STUDIES
TERRAIN DATABASES AND SYNTHETIC VISION SYSTEMS

ENGLEWOOD, COLO., October 14, 2005 – Jeppesen, along with partners Swissphoto Group, Technical University Darmstadt and Swiss-Jet, is continuing to research and demonstrate high precision terrain databases and 3D synthetic vision systems (SVS) displays. During a recent demonstration flight, a team composed of Jeppesen executives, including president and COO, Mark Van Tine, flew southwest from Zürich through the Swiss Alps in a Swiss-Jet provided helicopter. The flight crew operated the helicopter in visual meteorological conditions, while the rugged terrain provided a perfect venue for the Jeppesen team to use a 3D SVS display to compare various levels of terrain data quality derived from different generation methods.

According to Van Tine, “The demonstration flight through the Swiss Alps gave us a first hand look at how very high-resolution terrain data and accurate aeronautical data can be utilized to render amazingly precise 3D synthetic views for improved situational awareness and safety. High precision terrain data will soon find its way to the flight deck, and one day, SVS displays will be commonplace. Jeppesen is committed to developing and providing the databases that make these systems possible.”

Swissphoto provided very high-resolution terrain data to drive the Technical University Darmstadt-developed SVS software, while navAero supplied the electronic flight bag computer hardware. Jeppesen, later in 2005, plans to begin making available a worldwide terrain database at 3 arc second (90 meter) resolution that will meet aviation quality requirements.
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Jeppesen is recognized as the world's foremost provider of information solutions in the aviation and soon-to-be maritime markets. Jeppesen's portfolio includes: worldwide flight information, flight operations services, international trip planning services, aviation weather services and aviation training systems. Jeppesen's marine division will soon produce a full line of navigation solutions and global maritime data services. Jeppesen has offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, China and Russia. Jeppesen is a subsidiary of Boeing Commercial Aviation Services, a unit of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Jeppesen product and corporate information is available online at www.jeppesen.com.

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eric.anderson@jeppesen.com

SEPTEMBER 2005:

NAVAERO INC. MOVES TO NEW FACILITIES IN DOWNTOWN CHICAGO

September 12, 2005
Chicago, IL USA - navAero Inc., manufacturers of the navAero t-Bag C2² Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), has moved its US Headquarters operation to new facilities. The company has just completed renovation of a historical building in downtown Chicago that will provide for a facility custom-built to meet its needs.

"With more than 8,000 square feet of space, we will have dedicated areas for sales, marketing, customer technical support, production, conformancy inspection and testing. This new facility will provide us with ample space for our immediate requirements and will also give us space for future growth," said Dean K. Matt, COO, navAero Inc. "And, as an additional service to our aviation customers, with this new space, we plan to be an approved PMA facility in early 2006".

navAero, Inc. is one of the world leaders in developing and commercializing cost effective electronic flight bag (EFB) products for commercial and general aviation. For further information visit the navAero website at www.navAero.com.

JUNE 2005:

NAVAERO AND JEPPESEN SIGN CLASS 2 EFB CONTRACT WITH KALITTA AIR

ELECTRONIC FLIGHT BAG SYSTEM IS "POOR MAN'S GLASS COCKPIT"
As seen in Pipers and Cessna Magazines

JANUARY 2005:

NAVAERO'S NEW LINE OF ELECTRONIC FLIGHT BAGS OFFERS LOTS MORE THAN A PRETTY PICTURE

NOVEMBER 2004:

JEPPESEN PARTNERS WITH NAVAERO TO OFFER CLASS 1 AND 2 ELECTRONIC FLIGHT BAGS TO THE COMMERCIAL AVIATION MARKET

March 2004:

PRIVATE PILOT MAGAZINE SAYS "UPGRADE YOUR COCKPIT TO THE LATEST IN TECHNOLOGY FOR A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF COST WITH THE T·PAD 800"

February 2004:

PLANE & PILOT MAGAZINE CALLS THE T·PAD 800 "A GREAT ANSWER FOR NOTEBOOK PC USERS IN THE COCKPIT"

October 2003: