TORONTO, Dec. 31, 2008 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) --
Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd. (TSX-V: SNA) ("Star" or the "Company"), a leading edge technology company focused on providing Aerospace Solutions, both hardware and software platforms to assist aviation operators worldwide, is pleased to announce an additional 4 units sale of its TERRASTAR Lite(TM) system to SkyLink Aviation. (See press releases June 6, August 29).
This brings the total number of units sold to twenty for SkyLink. Revenue to be generated by this additional sale is, on a pro-rata basis, as set forth in our release of August 29th, 2008.
The TERRASTAR Lite(TM) provides Flight Tracking, Asset Management, Two-way Data/Voice Communications, and Backup Emergency SOS/Distress Capabilities.
Mr. Dale F. Sparks, Chief Technology Officer of Star Navigation Systems stated: "We continue to work with SkyLink Aviation in support of their humanitarian efforts and related programs. Operating in Afghanistan, one of the toughest environments in the world, is a challenge for all concerned.
SkyLink Aviation Inc. is an international aviation group that specializes in Project Management, Air Charters, Aviation Support, Aircraft Maintenance, Air Courier, Executive Air Charters as well as Flight Planning and Clearance Services. SkyLink Aviation has become a global leader in rapid deployment of peacekeepers and international humanitarian aid, including food and equipment, during war, major disasters and pandemics for clients such as the United Nations, World Food Programme, USAID, INS (Homeland Security), IOM, the Canadian Government, the Red Cross, the Italian Interior Ministry and other national governments and NGOs.
This press release is available on the company"s official on-line investor relations site for investor commentary, feedback and questions. Investors are asked to visit http://www.agoracom.com/ir/StarNavig... and view the Star Navigation IR HUB. Alternatively, investors are asked to e-mail all questions and correspondence to SNA@Agoracom.com
About Star Navigation:
Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd.(www.star-navigation.com) owns the exclusive worldwide license to its proprietary, patented In-flight Safety Monitoring System, the first system in the world to feature in-flight data-analysis, monitoring and diagnostics with a real-time connection between aircraft and ground. Its real-time capability of tracking performance-trends and predicting incident-occurrence enhances aviation safety and improves fleet management while reducing costs for the operator.
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