BRS Announces Joint Development Program for D-JET Whole Aircraft Recovery Parachute with Diamond Aircraft
July 16 2006 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. (BRSI or
BRSI.OB)(BRSparachutes.com), a manufacturer and worldwide supplier
of whole-airplane parachute recovery systems for general aviation
and recreational aircraft, announced today an agreement to develop
and install a BRS parachute system for Diamond Aircraft's new
D-JET. This historical commitment to aviation safety signifies the
first time a whole airframe recovery parachute system will be
developed for installation in a civilian jet for use by the general
flying public. "We have been discussing the possibility for many
years, but this agreement with Diamond Aircraft represents the next
step required to make our vision a reality. Our spending on the
development program has recently accelerated to accommodate this
next generation jet aircraft," said Boris Popov, founder of BRS and
board member. "Diamond Aircraft gives us the first product platform
in the important new very light jet category and will be a driver
for the combined efforts of our development teams." "The D-JET will
be fully certified to fly without the parachute, but the parachute
will be offered as the standard option. This expands our tradition
of active safety by adding an advanced, proven passive safety
system to the aircraft. Pilots and passengers alike, desire the
reliability of a proven safety technology from the market leader in
whole aircraft parachute recovery systems. We are pleased to select
BRS as our development partner for this program," said Peter
Maurer, President of Diamond Aircraft Industries. BRS Vice
President of Engineering Frank Hoffmann said, "We expect the
initial system to operate at an airspeed and altitude that can
allow a safe recovery of the aircraft and occupants, in situations
such as the unlikely event of an IMC (Instrument Meteorological
Conditions) engine failure or a low altitude emergency. Expansion
of the flight envelope with a secondary system can be integrated
later to allow high speed and high altitude scenario recoveries
which are much less likely to occur, but are also more difficult to
execute." Hoffmann said "the expanded jet high speed, high altitude
parachute recovery system will require only a small increase in
weight to house drogue parachute as well as the computer logic to
control the deployment sequence." In Ballistic Recovery System's
25-year history, the company has sold over 22,000 onboard emergency
parachute systems to aircraft owners around the world, including
over 2,700 systems on certified aircraft. BRS units to date have
been documented in saving 190 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 (LarryWilliams@BRSparachutes.com) 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.
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