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April 15, 2004 - Air West, Inc announced today the completion of the retrofit of their new Turbo Commander 690, a twin engine, high wing, turboprop. The aircraft was purchased in late August of 2003 and was brought directly into the maintenance hangar for a completely new set of avionics. The package features dual Technisonic TFM-138 FM radios, three VHF communications radios, a Garmin CNX-80 GPS/Moving Map/Remote Transponder, as well as the Garmin MX-20 Multifunction Display (MFD). In addition, the new avionics will include TCAD (traffic collision alert device) as well as Honeywell’s Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System. All systems will be displayed on the MX-20 MFD, giving pilots and crewmembers one place to focus for navigation, communication, terrain, and air traffic information, increasing situational awareness and safety.

Background on Air West

Air West, Inc is an executive air charter company based in Arizona providing service throughout the Southwest. Established in 1994, Air West has grown to be one of the five largest aircraft charter providers in the Phoenix area. Their fleet contains both piston and turbine powered aircraft, allowing their customers to have the flexibility to choose the equipment that will fulfill their mission, their schedule, and their budget.

In addition to private air transportation and airfreight operations, Air West is an approved aircraft contractor for the United States Forest Service (USFS) and the Office of Aircraft Services (OAS), providing “Air Attack” operations (fire surveillance, detection, and management) during the forest fire season. Air West has been working with the USFS and OAS since 1995. In 2002 they were part of the team that contained the Rodeo-Chediski Fire in Northeast Arizona and the McNalley Fire in the Sequoia National Park. In 2003 Air West provided aircraft services to help contain the Aspen Fire outside Summerhaven, Arizona, along with several fires throughout Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho.

Air West Inc | (480) 396-0688 | (877) 368-7885 | E-Mail: charter@airwestinc.com