BAFA receives FNPT II MCC qualification for Mechtronix Trainer

Belgian Flight Training Organization is ready to provide MCC training in
jet environment following qualification of its Ascent(R) XJ Trainer(TM)

MONTREAL, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ - Mechtronix Systems, a division of Mechtronix
World Corp., the fastest growing and third leading provider of flight training
equipment in the world, today announced the successful certification of the
Ascent(R) XJ Trainer(TM) recently installed at Ben Air Flight Academy (BAFA).
The unit, located at Antwerp in Belgium, is configured as a large twin-engine
jet aircraft and has been certified FNPT II MCC under EASA regulation by the
Service Public Federal Mobilite et Transport; it will also be used for Phase 2
of the MPL Program.
The Ascent(R) XJ Trainer(TM) is equipped with a conversion kit to commercial
turboprop and fully functional FMS, EFIS, TCAS, EGPWS, weather radar, and
offers exceptional Full Flight Simulator comparable visual system fidelity
featuring a 180 degrees Field of View. These features will allow students to
familiarize themselves with the automated flight deck as well as the
performance and speeds of today's modern jet aircraft.
"The Ascent(R) XJ Trainer(TM), our second Mechtronix' unit, is the ideal tool
to prepare our students to the jet environment", stated Mr. Marc Kegelaers,
CEO of BAFA. "While training for MCC, they will get familiar with modern
automated jet environments. Mechtronix' Ascent(R) XJ Trainer(TM) is the best
device we have found available on the market to introduce the EFIS environment
and the functionalities of the FMS. This is a considerable advantage to our
students and our academy as our pilots will be more knowledgeable and
proficient, while we are maximizing our price/training capability ratio".
"We are honored to be once again associated to BAFA", said Mechtronix'
President and COO Mr. Xavier Herve. "The Ascent(R) XJ Trainer(TM) is a clever
choice for any training organization that wishes to bridge the gap between
general and commercial aviation. We have based this trainer on advanced
systems developed through building Full Flight Simulators and we have packaged
them in a flight training device. As a result, the end user is training on a
device that has the same fidelity as a full flight when it comes to avionics
and systems. Another example of the quality of the XJ is that it is fitted
with the same Image Generator as the one in our full flights, which brings an
unmatched image quality for a FTD. We trust BAFA will attract the new
generation of pilots with this high quality training device".

About Ben Air Flight Academy (BAFA)

With its headquarters at Antwerp International Airport and flight operations
at Ostend International Airport, the Ben Air Flight Academy (BAFA) is a Flight
Training Organization recognized by the Belgian CAA. Airline Transport Pilots,
Professional Pilots, Flight Instructors and Private Pilots are all trained at
BAFA. BAFA combines over 25 years of experience in training professional
pilots with a modern, dynamic and professional approach. Backed by the
Investment Company FinCo, BAFA has embarked on an ambitious investment program
which so far has lead to the purchase of nine "all Glass Cockpit" trainer
aircraft, an Ascent(R) FNPTII flight Simulator and now the Ascent(R) XJ
Trainer(TM). As a result, BAFA has grown to become the leading Flight Training
Organization on the Belgian market. The many former BAFA trainees who have in
the meantime developed careers as commercial aviation pilots are now employed
by all the Belgian airline companies and many foreign ones including Brussels
Airlines, DHL, Jetair Flight, Thomas Cook, TNT, VLM, Ryanair, EasyJet,
Tyrolean, Flying Group, ASL and others. For more information, please visit
www.bafa.be.

About Mechtronix Systems Inc.

Mechtronix Systems Inc. (Mechtronix Systems), a division of MWC, specializes
in the design and manufacturing of Flight Simulation Training Devices for
general, business and commercial aviation. Fuelled by 20+ years of passion and
dedication, we belong to the top-three of the global flight simulation and
training market with a presence in America, Europe and Asia. Based in
Montreal, Mechtronix Systems offers a full range of products from full flight
simulators to flight training devices, setting new industry standards for
higher fidelity, reliability, cost efficiency and safety. To support our
worldwide customers that include major airlines, training centers and training
organizations, we have technical support centers strategically located around
the globe. To learn more, visit www.mechtronix.com.
SOURCE MECHTRONIX SYSTEMS

Ben Air Flight Academy: Marc Kegelaers, CEO, +32 3 280 47 00,
marc_kegelaers@bafa.be; Mechtronix Systems: Adeline Gautier, Marketing
Director, (514) 342-0800, agautier@mechtronix.com