| PATS Aircraft Systems signs 737 Auxiliary Fuel System contract with Boeing |
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(Seattle, October 22, 2009) – PATS Aircraft Systems today announced the award of a 5 year contract with Boeing Commercial Airplanes to supply Auxiliary Fuel Systems (AFS) for the 737 derivative Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) family of aircraft including AFS kit manufacturing and installation. In addition to this new contract, PATS Aircraft Systems also supplies Auxiliary Fuel Systems, installations and maintenance services to Boeing Business Jets, Boeing GTES and Boeing AEW&C units for Boeing 737 and derivative families of aircraft. PATS Aircraft Systems has been the exclusive supplier of Auxiliary Fuel Systems to Boeing for the BBJ since 1998 and is the world leader in AFS for business and executive aviation aircraft. Based in Georgetown, DE, PATS is an FAA authorized aircraft repair station and is actively pursuing opportunities to meet the needs of operators requiring maintenance, modifications and auxiliary fuel tank installations. About DeCrane Aerospace PATS Aircraft Systems is a division of DeCrane Aerospace, a leading supplier of interior furnishings, integrated assemblies, subassemblies and component parts to the aerospace industry. Headquartered in Wichita, Kan., the company also completes and retrofits business, VIP and head-of-state aircraft, managing everything from design and engineering to manufacturing, installation and certification. DeCrane divisions provide the latest furniture, seats and divans, veneer products, composite interior components, cabin management, inflight entertainment systems, cabin security systems, avionics, auxiliary fuel systems and more. DeCrane Aerospace is a portfolio company of DLJ Merchant Banking Partners II, L.P., a fund dedicated to private equity and equity-related investments. For more information visit www.DeCraneAerospace.com.
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