OTTAWA, CANADA - June 15, 2004- Teledyne Controls, a business unit of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY), announced today that it has been awarded the largest outsourced Flight Data Analysis (FDA) service contract in the world to date by national flag carrier Air Canada. Teledyne will supply a full remote FDA service solution that was jointly developed with Air Canada. Initially encompassing over 100 Airbus A319/A320/A321 single-aisle family aircraft, the agreement extends for an initial period of five years.
Air Canada's decision to pursue an outsourced FDA option was reached after careful study and research. While the cost considerations could suggest delaying the program for a better economic environment, the North American carrier, loyal to its commitment to "Safety First", decided to go forward. The implementation of this FDA program at Air Canada sets new standards for Flight Safety in Canada.
"While many FDA vendors were considered, only Teledyne offered the advanced software capabilities, flight data expertise, IT support, comprehensive security protections, and progressive project management structures necessary to meet Air Canada's objectives," said Captain Allan Alls, chief safety officer for Air Canada. The Canadian flag carrier's requirements were to establish a comprehensive program including routine monitoring of flight operations, as well as added capabilities to further research collected data and address aircraft technical issues. Additionally Air Canada required an active role in the program, and aimed at developing in-house FDA competence by working closely with the selected supplier to bring constant improvement to the program. "Over the past few years, we have built a strong working relationship with Teledyne, collaborating on several high profile programs related to the collection and analysis of recorded flight information. This FDA service contract recognizes Teledyne's expertise in this field and attests our confidence in Teledyne to deliver an industry leading program. We are confident to meet our safety objectives through this FDA Outsourced Service Solution and develop further innovations and efficiencies as we move forward with Teledyne," added Captain Alls.
Teledyne Controls Simulation recently completed several Flight Safety initiatives with Air Canada, including the implementation of Teledyne's Vision Flight Animation System, and joint project work for the Government of Canada.
"We are pleased to work with a leading North American carrier like Air Canada," said George E. Simmons, vice president of Marketing, Sales and Services for Teledyne Controls. "This contract launches our new Platinum Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) Service in a significant way." The Platinum service offers the most comprehensive and personalized solution available to airlines initiating an FDM program, and is part of Teledyne's new line of FDM managed services.
About Teledyne Controls
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Teledyne Controls is a business unit of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, and a leading manufacturer and innovator of a wide range of air transport, business & commuter aircraft, helicopter, and airport systems. Teledyne Controls supports its many airline, airframe, helicopter, airport customers with extensive product-support bases and worldwide facilities. More information about Teledyne Controls can be found at www.teledynecontrols.com.
About Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated electronics, instruments and communication products, systems engineering solutions aerospace engines and components and on-site gas and power generation systems. Teledyne Technologies has operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Canada. For more information, visit Teledyne Technologies' website at www.teledyne.com.
About Air Canada
A leader in the global air transportation market, Air Canada provides scheduled and charter air transportation for passengers and cargo to more than 150 destinations, vacation packages to over 90 destinations, as well as maintenance, ground handling and training services to other airlines. Recognized for its value-added customer service, technical excellence, and passenger safety, the Canada's flag carrier has been ranked as the world's safest airline, in an independent analysis by air safety consultants of more than 500 airlines using ten management and environment criteria. More information about Air Canada can be found at www.aircanada.com
Teledyne Controls Contacts:
Steve Roberts, General Manager
Teledyne Controls Simulation
Telephone: +1 (613)-749-6980
Email: sroberts@teledyne.com
Peter Clapp, General Manager
Teledyne Controls Flight Data Company
Telephone: +44 (0)-208-990-5915
Email: pclapp@teledyne.com
