Montreal, Canada – July 14, 2009. Air Data inc. announced that Bell Helicopter Textron Canada has signed a Long Term Agreement with Air Data Inc, during a ceremony for the certification of their newest model helicopter, the Bell 429.

Michael Mancuso Director Supply Chain & Global Sourcing and Jean-Pierre Lepage President of Air Data inc. both signed the Long Term Agreement today at Bell Helicopter’s facility located at Mirabel, Quebec.

The signature of this Long Term Agreement demonstrates Bell Helicopter confidence in Air Data inc. in supplying Avionics products in support of Bell Helicopter production and spares requirements.

“We are very pleased to have had our products validated by one of the world major helicopter manufacturer. In addition, we are privileged to have been recognized by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada for supplying products on their newest model helicopter, the Bell 429. This Long Term Agreement signature further validates the technological reliability and cost advantages of our Avionics products." commented Jean-Pierre Lepage President of Air Data inc.

About Air Data inc.
Headquartered near Montreal’s Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Air Data has since 1990 manufactured and supplied the aircraft industry with a wide range of specialized avionics equipment and cabin air quality improvement systems. These encompass a variety of technologies including air purification, precision landing, air data computers and airborne sensors. Its products have been deployed in over 3000 aircraft, both fixed wing and helicopter, civil and military as well as UAV. Major end customers include Airbus, Bell Helicopter, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer and Esterline CMC Electronics.

For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.airdata.ca.

About Bell Helicopter:
For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.bellhelicopter.textron.com

Date: Jul 14, 2009