Ballistic Parachute Systems Sign Two International Distribution Agreements
February 28 2006 - 10:08AM
PR Newswire (US)
SOUTH ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ballistic
Recovery Systems, Inc. (OTC:BRSI) (BULLETIN BOARD: BRSI) (
http://brsparachutes.com/ ), a manufacturer of whole-airplane
parachute recovery systems for general aviation and recreational
aircraft, announced today they have entered into a non-exclusive
Distribution and Development Agreement with Indus Aviation, Inc.,
of Dallas, Texas ( http://indusav.com/ ), to install parachute
recovery systems on their US delivered Light Sport Aircraft models
T 211 Thorpedo and T 11 Sky Skooter. They have also signed a dealer
agreement to supply BRS parachute recovery systems for other
personal and training aircraft in India, the world's second-most
populous nation. Indus Aviation President Dr. Ram Pattisapu, MD,
said, "India has a personal aviation growth market and we're taking
a leadership position having put together a group of products and
technologies that will have strong demand. It's clear that BRS
parachutes are key to promoting aviation safety, and their
installation on our aircraft will in turn allow us to increase
sales. We are proud and excited to be the first company that will
introduce the BRS airframe parachute technology in the newly
emerging India market." A second agreement made with a
Germany-based recovery parachute repack operation has resulted in a
four-year contract for to provide support and service for all BRS
recovery parachutes imported into Germany. The Speyer parachute
repack facility will now import BRS recovery parachutes and rockets
into Germany, as well as provide service and support for systems in
Europe. BRS believes that this agreement holds enormous economic
potential as Germany requires whole airframe recovery parachutes on
all micro light aircraft. More than 5,000 BRS equipped aircraft are
flying in the European continent, all of which require scheduled
repacking and inspection as part of maintaining their airworthiness
certification. BRS Vice President of Sales John Gilmore said, "With
the signing of these new agreements, we believe that BRS is in a
strong position to leverage the opportunities increasingly
available in the growing global market. We are confident and
pleased to be well poised to take advantage of our strategic
alliances and the governmental regulations that strengthen our
leadership in the industry, and also encourage the necessity of
parachute recovery technology." In Ballistic Recovery Systems'
25-year history, the company has sold over 20,000 onboard emergency
parachute systems to aircraft owners around the world, including
over 2,350 systems on certified aircraft like the Cirrus Design SR
series. BRS units to date have been documented in saving 187 lives,
with 14 of those in certified aircraft. For more information on BRS
contact: Larry E. Williams; BRS, Inc: Fleming Field, 300 Airport
Road; South St. Paul ,MN 5075; USA ( ) TEL 651.457.7491 ; FAX
651.457.8651 The forward looking matters discussed here should be
considered subject to risks and uncertainties, including the growth
of the Light Sport Aircraft Markets, the success of our distributor
in India, market fluctuations, pricing, procurement, manufacturing
efficiencies, the results of litigation and other risks that could
cause the actual results to differ materially from those projected.
For more information, review the company's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly the Company's
annual report on Form 10-KSB. First Call Analyst: FCMN Contact:
kbanks@brsparchutes.com DATASOURCE: Ballistic Recovery Systems,
Inc. CONTACT: John Gilmore of Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc.
(BRS), +1-651-457-7491, Web site: http://indusav.com/
http://www.brsparachutes.com/
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