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MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.,
a provider of essential information solutions, announced today it
has been authorized to begin work on a number of projects totaling over $5.7
million (CAD) to add significant new capabilities to and refresh the solution
technology for a flight path safety system delivered by MDA to the United
States Air Force (USAF) in 2004. The Air Force Terminal Instrument Procedures
Replacement (AFTERPS-R) system is deployed to more than 190 end-users
throughout all USAF Major Commands.
Terminal Instrument Procedures are published instructions to pilots
specifying a series of aircraft maneuvers that must be executed for the
aircraft to transition safely from an en route airway to a runway, or vice
versa, when flying by instruments. The AFTERPS-R system ingests digital
terrain, obstruction and aeronautical data to build and display a virtual
model of the physical environment surrounding an airport that is then used to
develop a safe flight path corridor. The system does this by automatically
assessing the complex rules governing the design of procedures and flagging
deviations from the rules that result from the physical environment. The
deviations are noted by the designer, who can then quickly make modifications
to the procedures.
About MDA
MDA provides advanced information solutions that capture and process vast
amounts of data, produce essential information, and improve the decision
making and operational performance of business and government organizations
worldwide.
Focused on markets and customers with strong repeat business potential,
MDA delivers a broad spectrum of information solutions, ranging from complex
operational systems, to tailored information services, to electronic
information products.
MDA employs more than 3,200 people in locations across the United States,
the United Kingdom, and Canada. The Company's common shares trade on the
Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol TSX:MDA.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements and information, which
reflect the current view of MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. with
respect to future events and financial performance. The forward-looking
statements in this regard include statements regarding the award of
government contracts. Any such forward-looking statements are based on MDA's
current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions in light of its
experience and its perception of historical trends. Any such forward-looking
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and MDA's actual results of
operations could differ materially from historical results or current
expectations. The factors and assumptions underlying the forward-looking
statements in this release include contracts with such government agency
being executed and not being terminated. Any such forward-looking statements
are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from current expectations. MDA cautions readers
that should certain risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying
assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary significantly from those
expected. The risks that could cause actual results to differ from current
expectations include changes in government priorities, funding levels,
contracts and regulations; failure of third parties and subcontractors;
failure of systems to meet performance requirements; and failure to
anticipate changes in technology, technical standards and product offerings
or comply with the requisite standards.
For additional information with respect to certain of these risks or
factors, plus additional risks or factors, reference should be made to MDA's
continuous disclosure materials filed from time to time with Canadian
securities regulatory authorities, which are available online at
www.sedar.com or on MDA's website at www.mdacorporation.com.
The Toronto Stock Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the form
or content of this release.
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