British Airways selects Tel-Instrument Multi-Function Avionics Test Set!Business Editors CARLSTADT, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 24, 2004 Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp, a leading designer and manufacturer of avionics test and measurement solutions for the Aerospace and Defense Industry, is proud to announce the award of a contract from British Airways British Airways in full British Airways PLC International passenger airline based in London. In 1936 British Airways Ltd. was founded through the merger of three smaller airlines. for its TR-220 Multi-Function Test Sets. This contract has been awarded through negotiations with Muirhead Avionics, Tel- Instrument's European distributor based near Heathrow Airport. British Airways will use the TR-220 for testing of their aircraft that are being upgraded to meet the new Eurocontrol requirements for Mode S Elementary and Enhanced Surveillance and Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast ). The TR-220 has the capability to test Traffic and Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS TCAS Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System TCAS Traffic Collision Avoidance System TCAS T-Carrier Administration System TCAS Terminal Control Address Space (MVS/TSO) TCAS Technical Control and Analysis System ), Distance Measuring Equipment Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) is a transponder-based radio navigation technology that measures distance by timing the propagation delay of VHF or UHF radio signals. (DME (Distributed Management Environment) A network monitoring and control protocol defined by the Open Software Foundation (now The Open Group). DME was not widely used. DME - Distributed Management Environment ) and Transponders (Mode A, C and S) for commercial aircraft fitted with such equipment. In addition, the test set transmits and receives Mode S 1090 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. Extended Squitters, (ADS-B) and transmits Traffic Information System (TIS) intruder flight data. The TR-220 provides test capability for Mode S Elementary and Enhanced Surveillance Transponders that are currently being introduced to meet the new European requirements. Mr. Charles Palanzo, the Company's Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. said "Tel-Instrument is committed to providing the Aerospace and Defence Industry innovative test and measurement solutions. An integral part of the Company's plan is to broaden and strengthen its market position both domestically and internationally. With the assistance of our distributor, Muirhead Avionics, we are working to introduce new and innovative solutions to the European avionics community. The award from British Airways reflects both this global focus and our commitment to provide state-of-the-art solutions that embrace the most modern technology. About Tel-Instrument: Tel-Instrument is a leading designer and manufacturer of avionics test equipment for the general aviation, commercial aviation, and government/military aviation markets, both domestically and internationally. Tel-Instrument provides instruments to test a wide range of navigation, communication and databus equipment. For further information please visit our website at www.telinstrument.com. Tel Instrument's stock is traded in the American Exchange System under the symbol TIK TIK Tierrechtsinitiative Köln (Animal Rights Initiative Cologne) TIK Traveling Informational Kiosk TIK Telemetry Instrumental Kit . About British Airways: British Airways is one of the world's longest established airlines and has always been regarded as an industry-leader. Last year, more than 38 million people chose to fly with the airline on a route network which currently covers some 222 destinations in 93 countries. About Muirhead Avionics Muirhead Avionics is located close to London's Heathrow Airport and is one of Europe's largest OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and authorized, independent avionics repair and overhaul companies and distributor of specialist test equipment for the aviation industry. The company offers extensive capability over a wide range of equipment to many rotary and fixed wing operators world-wide. |
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