FLYHT Strengthens Partnership with WestJet for AFIRS 228 Ord
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FLYHT Strengthens Partnership with WestJet for AFIRS 228 Order on Boeing 737 MAX-10 Fleet

FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (TSX-V: FLY) (OTCQX: FLYLF) (the “Company” or “FLYHT”) today announced that it received an order from WestJet Airlines, Ltd. to install the Company’s TSO approved AFIRS™ 228S satcom solution on WestJet’s fleet of Boeing 737 MAX-10 aircraft.

“As we execute on our fleet growth and modernization plan, FLYHT’s Iridium satcom solution provides us with the long-range data and voice communications that we require, while enabling us to maintain fleet commonality across our aircraft types,” said Gandeephan Ganeshalingam, WestJet Vice-President Technical operations. “We are pleased with FLYHT’s solutions on our 737 MAX-8 and 737NG aircraft, and are confident to utilize the product following the delivery of our Boeing 737 MAX-10 aircraft.”

“WestJet’s order of the AFIRS 228S TSO for their fleet of Boeing 737 MAX-10 aircraft expands our long-standing and valued relationship and is the latest demonstration of the strength of our AFIRS 228 product line,” commented Darrel Deane, Chief Revenue Officer at FLYHT. “The solution enables WestJet and other airlines with MAX-10 aircraft on order to install and activate the AFIRS 228S TSO for safety services functions immediately after delivery. This contract deepens our relationship with WestJet and opens up additional growth potential for FLYHT.”

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This increase to the contract previously announced in 2020 is valued at approximately US$900,000, provided that all products and services are delivered over the contract term.


Publishdate:
Nov 14, 2024
FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd.
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