IS&S ThrustSense® Full Regime Autothrottle Continues to Add Global Certifications

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Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. (ISSC) has received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) for its ThrustSense® Full Regime Autothrottle system for King Air aircraft. This certification opens doors for acceptance in over 40 countries, complementing existing approvals from places like Australia, Brazil, and China. The ThrustSense system enhances pilot safety and reduces workload during critical flight phases, with unique features such as LifeGuard™ Protection.

Positive

• Awarded STC from EASA and TCCA, enhancing global market reach.
• ThrustSense autothrottle improves safety by preventing engine exceedances.
• The system is now compatible with various King Air configurations.
• Increased global acceptance indicates potential growth in sales.

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• None.

EXTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc.(IS&S) (NASDAQ: ISSC) has been awarded European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for its ThrustSense® Full Regime Autothrottle for King Air. European Union and Canadian acceptance marks over forty countries outside of the US to approve of IS&S’s revolutionary auto-throttle technology, joining Australia, Argentina, Brazil, China, Mexico, Philippines, South Africa and Taiwan.

Expanding along with the number of countries currently certifying ThrustSense, are the actual numbers of different King Air configurations now compatible with the IS&S auto-throttle. Categories of newly customized ThrustSense King Airs include special mission, extended range, heavy-weight and Blackhawk aircraft.

IS&S commented by saying, “We’re feeling a wave of greater acceptance in ThrustSense safety and performance by business aviation owners and operators on all seven continents. With the prospect of general aviation movements increasing significantly with pandemic recovery, we’re seeing there’s a greater focused attention by aircraft operators on further enhancing the King Air’s utility and value by reducing workload in their flight operations . ThrustSense is a great example of IS&S’s capabilities as a key player in providing needed technology to deliver cockpit automation to this next level.”

The IS&S ThrustSense Autothrottle with LifeGuard™ Protection is a full regime system from take-off roll to landing phases of flight including go-around. ThrustSense’s FADEC-like engine protection prevents both engine and airspeed exceedances that can and have become safety challenges during situations of high pilot workload. Most critical to safety, ThrustSense provides protection against Vmca, via the first ever system (LifeGuard™) that proportionally reduces engine power to maintain directional control, thus mitigating the most dangerous ‘low-and-slow’ challenge associated with twin-engine operations. The ThrustSense Autothrottle system, currently in operation in the Beechcraft King Air, automatically controls engine output by computing and adjusting to the exact appropriate power levels, thus significantly reducing pilot workload at critical phases of flight.

ThrustSense is the first and only certified autothrottle for King Air 200 and 300 aircraft and is standard equipment on King Air 260 and 360 production models. ThrustSense is available for retrofit at authorized King Air Service centers world wide.

About Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc.

Headquartered in Exton, Pa., Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. (www.innovative-ss.com) is a systems integrator that designs and manufactures flight guidance and cockpit display systems for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) and retrofit applications. The company supplies integrated Flight Management Systems (FMS) and advanced GPS receivers for precision low carbon footprint navigation.

This release may contain certain statements of a forward-looking nature relating to future events. Because such statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements due to factors such as those discussed in filings made by the Company with the SEC, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Sales Contact:

Tom Grunbeck, Director of Autothrottle Programs

+1 484.502.6658

tgrunbeck@innovative-ss.com

Press Contact:

Jason Zywalewski

+1 610.646.9800 x 609

jzywalewski@innovative-ss.com

Source: Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc.

FAQ

What is the significance of ISSC receiving STC from EASA and TCCA?

The STC allows ISSC's ThrustSense autothrottle to be recognized in over 40 countries, expanding its market reach.

How does the ThrustSense autothrottle improve safety for King Air aircraft?

ThrustSense provides engine protection and reduces pilot workload, particularly during critical flight phases.

What are the key features of the ThrustSense system?

Key features include full regime control from take-off to landing and LifeGuard™ Protection to prevent dangerous exceedances.

Which countries have approved ISSC's ThrustSense technology?

Countries include Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, and others, totaling over 40.

What type of aircraft is the ThrustSense autothrottle compatible with?

It is compatible with various configurations of King Air aircraft.