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ACCOMAC, VA--(Marketwire - July 29, 2010) - Steve Walton, BaySys International CEO and Founder, announced today that BaySys accomplished the successful first flight of the Airbus A340 head-of-state aircraft. The aircraft is going through VIP completion at BaySys Wallops Island, VA facility. The A340-200 aircraft is an ultra-long range variant and will be used as a head-of-state transport. The project consists of a highly detailed interior with numerous state-of-the-art systems and components indicative of the innovative solutions BaySys provides. "This is a critical milestone in the project bringing us one step closer to re-delivery to the client," stated Steve. The aircraft is expected to make several test flights before the client takes delivery of this custom aircraft.

Wallops Island, Va. Happy July Fourth from the BaySys Team. We would like to thank our men and women in the Armed Forces for giving us the freedom to celebrate our Independence today.

Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed - else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die. ~Dwight D. Eisenhower

Accomac, Va--(Marketwire - June 8, 2010) - Steve Walton, CEO and Founder, announced today that BaySys International signed an agreement with a strategic regional investor to support the development of a VIP Completion Facility in Casablanca, Morocco. Steve indicated that the facility shall provide a much needed capability to the Gulf and Middle East region as well as serving the needs of its European client base. VIP and Head of State aircraft interior completions, interior upgrades and modernizations, flight deck upgrades and aircraft maintenance unique to this client base will be implemented.

ACCOMAC, VA--(Marketwire - June 1, 2010) - Paresh Buch, VP Engineering, announced today that Steve Marsan joined BaySys Technologies as Manager of Mechanical Engineering. Steve is an FAA Structures DER and holds an A&P qualification. Steve will lead a team of engineers who are responsible for primary structures, secondary structures and mechanical systems in support of designs that provide highest level of quality to the VIP and Head-of-State aircraft completions accomplished at BaySys. Steve brings to BaySys more than twenty-five (25) years of professional experience which includes airlines, engine manufacturer, FAA Repair Station and ODA. BaySys welcomes Steve to the engineering team.

ATLANTIC, VA--(WBOC - May 25, 2010) - A multi-million dollar company that constructs luxury fittings for planes flying state dignitaries is looking to expand on Virginia's Eastern Shore. "We're working to move into a facility to allow airplanes to be fully enclosed but more importantly to house the airplanes that are twice the size of what we currently have in the hangar," said BaySys International CEO Steve Walton. BaySys is hoping to move into a bigger space and longer taxiway next to its current location at the NASA facility in Wallops, but Accomack County has not given the project a green light yet. "I'm a Virginia boy," said Walton. "BaySys is here because I want to live in Accomack County but the responsibility to the employees and the growth I'm hoping to accomplish is as important to me so we're exploring options." County supervisors will complete the study this year.

ACCOMAC, VA--(Marketwire - February 11, 2010) - BaySys International VP Sales Bill Hubbard announced to employees that BaySys Technologies, LLC (BaySys) welcomes Jeff Bosque to the team as VP Business Development. Jeff Bosque brings a depth of knowledge and experience that is rooted in aviation. Bosque is a 30-year industry veteran and recently served as President of Associated Air Center, when it was a Landmark Aviation company. In that capacity he was responsible for overseeing all Associated Air operations and services, including the completions of Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) and Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ). Bosque worked for Associated Air for 17 years, serving as President and Vice President of Sales & Marketing during his tenure. Bosque successfully led infrastructure upgrades and implemented Associated Air improvement in its overall productivity. He initiated the "Sports Team" concept which resulted in increased sales and positioned the company as the largest Service Center for Airbus completions. Prior to his leadership roles at AAC Bosque held positions at Million Air, Corporate Aircraft Consultants and KC Aviation. Bosque's career in aviation began at Grumman American Corp. and as an aircraft electronics technician for the U.S. Marine Corps. Bill Hubbard was joined by BaySys International Founder and CEO Steve Walton and Randy Knoblock, VP Operations in welcoming Jeff Bosque to the team.

ACCOMAC, VA--(Marketwire - January 25, 2010) - BaySys International, LLC Founder and CEO Steve Walton announced to employees that BaySys Technologies, LLC (BaySys) executed an agreement with The Boeing Company that licenses BaySys as a Boeing VIP Airplane and Boeing Business Jet Completion Center (BBJ/VIP CC). Included in the agreement are the currently manufactured aircraft, 737, 747-400, 767 and 777 all as well as all model 757s. In addition to the foregoing existing fleet of Boeing aircraft, the agreement will also include the 747-8 and the 787, the newest editions to the Boeing fleet. This latest agreement expands the previous agreement between Boeing and BaySys which established BaySys as a Boeing certified MRO. Steve Walton also said that this accomplishment is perfectly timed as BaySys' near term resources and capacity provide prospective clients with a Boeing Licensed Completion Center at a time when immediate completion center options are limited. Bill Hubbard VP Sales said, "We are poised to assist clients with design concepts that lead to engineering and certification solutions that will satisfy all client objectives and which will lead to timely Airworthiness Authority acceptance." BaySys has the knowledge, background and over 10 years of engineering, certification and program management experience to accomplish a wide range of VIP aircraft interior completions. This Boeing agreement recognizes and acknowledges the BaySys transition from an aerospace engineering services provider to a full service VIP and Head-of-State wide-body completion center. The Boeing license is based on individual company resources and the solid VIP aircraft industry background of BaySys.

Accomac, Virginia, BaySys International, LLC announces the successful completion of all certification testing of environmental qualification for the Messier Bugatti - Boeing 787 Dreamliner Electro-Mechanical Braking System (EMBS). Messier-Bugatti, part of Safran Group, designed and constructed the Electro-Mechanical Brake System. Messier-Bugatti wheels and carbon brakes are fitted on more than 2,500 commercial aircraft across the world, and its customer list includes 250 airlines and 20 airforces. The company provides support services throughout the world. Combining the experience of BaySys DERs and FAA requirements a series of over two hundred tests and inspections were planned to prove that the design met all performance and safety specifications. BaySys completed a review of and approval of the test plans, coordinated the FAA witnessing of testing, and approved the results for Messier-Bugatti to Boeing. The entire program from early plan to manufacture and then through testing was accomplished in less than 3 years. The BaySys Director of Certification, Nick Olmsted stated, “This was a tremendous project as it deals with the application of cutting-edge technology on the most current design airliner”. The Messier-Bugatti EMBS is the first all-electric brake on a commercial large transport aircraft. BaySys CEO and Founder Steve Walton played a major role in this program as FAA DER and Boeing Company Airworthiness Representative. In Steve’s words, “This project further enhances BaySys’ breadth of aircraft modification expertise and firmly establishes its presence within the aircraft modification industry”. BaySys Technologies has over a decade of experience providing superior solutions to enhance the value and functionality of our client’s narrow and wide body VIP and Head of State transport aircraft, BaySys has become a respected, competent contender in our marketplace. We pride ourselves on our proven ability to deliver against our commitments, while exceeding our client’s expectations. BaySys positions itself as a long-term partner to our client’s flight operations by providing solutions that are meaningful and have lasting value. Steve points out that BaySys Technologies provide products that are “engineered to deliver”.

BaySys International, LLC announces expansion with new VIP and Head of State transport aircraft completion facility for BaySys Technologies, LLC. The 360,000 square foot facility consists of two hangars, offices and backshops. The new BaySys facility will anchor the recently established Wallops Research Park (WRP). Accomack County, Marine Science Consortium and NASA, the founders and partners of the WRP approved BaySys site plans making BaySys the flagship tenant at the WRP.
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NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility was recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia for its contributions to aerospace research during a historical marker unveiling ceremony at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 22, at the NASA Visitor Center.

Established in 1945 by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, Wallops is one of the oldest launch sites in the world. During its 63 year history, Wallops has contributed to both aeronautical and space flight development research.

The nomination of Wallops as a historic site was provided by the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society and supported by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and the Virginia Department of Aviation.

The ceremony will include comments by local, state and NASA officials on the Commonwealth’s marker program, a history of Wallops and the contributions of the facility today in Virginia and the surrounding community. Following the comments, the historic marker, located on Va. Route 175 at the entrance to the NASA Visitor Center, will be unveiled.

The event was hosted by BaySys Technologies, Accomac, Va., on behalf of the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society.

For more informtion on this special NASA event, view the official program for the day.

September 2008
Distinguished Clients Visit

BaySys Technologies, Accomac, VA, USA. BaySys Technologies distinguished clients arrive at BaySys in Virginia for a tour of their Head of State Boeing 777 currently under full V-VIP completion at the BaySys Wallops Island Completion Center. This visit was to witness and review the fit-check phase of completion from full green interior.

September 2008
Aircraft Acceptance Consulting Services

BaySys International, Melfa, VA USA. BaySys International CEO & Founder Steve Walton with David Lumgair, Manager BaySys Flight Operations provide aircraft acceptance consulting services for a Bell 407 Helicopter on Behalf of Patriot.

May 7, 2008
BaySys Technologies Acquires Interad Facilities and Intellectual Property Rights.

Accomac, VA, USA. BaySys Technologies announced today it has finalized the acquisition of Interad, Ltd’s facilities and intellectual property rights.

BaySys Technologies is a leading provider of narrow and wide VIP aircraft interior design, engineering, fabrication, and installation services to support VIP/Head of State and corporate transport flight operations. Solutions include full aircraft interior completion, interior reconfiguration and refurbishment, cockpit and cabin system upgrades interior completion, and light and heavy maintenance inspections.

Headquartered in Accomac, with dual completion center facilities and FAA 145 Repair Stations on the East and West US Coasts, BaySys has successfully supported their client base for over a decade. For more on BaySys, please visit www.baysys.aero.

Founded in 1970, as a research and development organization, Interad is dedicated do the design and manufacture of custom communications electronics for government and military use. Interad’s solutions include receivers, antennas, switching units, up converters, and oscillators. Interad is headquartered in close proximity to BaySys, with the facility residing in the Accomac Airport Industrial Park. For more on Interad please visit www.interadlimited.com.

This acquisition generates considerable synergy among the solutions offered by both organizations. Specifically, BaySys intends to leverage the Interad facilities and resources in support of design and fabrication of avionics and wiring harness assemblies required for VIP interior completion projects.

February 12th, 2008
BaySys Technologies awarded FAA Supplemental Type Certificate for Boeing 737 VIP Aircraft Interior Modifications.

BaySys West, San Bernardino, CA, USA. BaySys recently received issuance of STC ST02506NY for multiple interior modifications on the Boeing 737-300 Aircraft.

The airline-to-VIP interior modification project encompassed installation of VIP conference and seating areas, including cabinetry, tables, divans and four-place VIP seating, in-seat power installation, multiple in-flight entertainment and cabin management upgrades, heavy maintenance check, and exterior paint completion. The aircraft was successfully redelivered to the US based client in early February 2008.

BaySys is currently engaged on several other wide and narrow body VIP transport aircraft interior completion and modification projects, including Head of State Boeing 777 and Airbus A340 full V-VIP interior completions; BBJ multiple VIP interior modifications; Boeing 747SP maintenance inspection; and Boeing 727 maintenance inspection.

Founded in 1997 as an engineering-driven organization, BaySys is a well-respected leader in delivering all aspects of VIP aircraft modifications and completions including interior/exterior design, engineering, certification, fabrication, and installation, and aircraft line maintenance services.

World Headquartered in Accomac, VA, BaySys operates dual aircraft completion facilities on the US East Coast (Wallops Island, VA (KWAL) - FAA CFR Part 145 Repair Station B62R611Y) and West Coast (San Bernardino, CA (KSBD) - FAA CFR Part 145 Repair Station Y2WR974Y).

November 5th, 2007
BaySys Technologies Redelivers Boeing 737 VIP Aircraft to Las-Vegas-Based Client.

BaySys West, San Bernardino, CA, USA. BaySys has recently completed and redelivered a Boeing 737 airline-to-VIP full conversion. The project encompassed installation of VIP conference and seating areas, including cabinetry, tables, divans and four-place VIP seating, in-seat power installation, multiple in-flight entertainment and cabin management upgrades, heavy maintenance check, and exterior paint completion.

BaySys is currently engaged on several other wide and narrow body VIP transport aircraft interior completion and modification projects, including a Head of State Boeing 777 full VIP interior completion, BBJ multiple VIP interior modifications, and a Boeing 767 heavy maintenance check.

BaySys is also on schedule to redeliver a 747SP with multiple interior modifications and a completed heavy maintenance check in early November 2007.

November 5th, 2007
BaySys Technologies Awarded Contract to upgrade SATCOM system on Boeing 767 VIP Aircraft.

BaySys West, San Bernardino, CA, USA. BaySys was recently awarded a contract to install, certify, and activate an AMT antenna system on Blue City Holding's Boeing 767 VIP aircraft. BaySys intends to accomplish this installation against an FAA STC submitted through the FAA New York ACO.

BaySys has demonstrated competence and on-time delivery of similar projects, including four programs successfully completed in 2006 involving new configurations of SATCOM antenna systems, two of which were FAA STC projects.

Founded in 1999 as an engineering-driven organization, BaySys is a well-respected leader in delivering all aspects of VIP aircraft modifications and completions including interior/exterior design, engineering, certification, fabrication, installation, and line maintenance services.

October 31th, 2007
BaySys Technologies Awarded Contract for A340 VIP Completion.

BaySys Technologies, Accomac, VA, USA. BaySys has recently executed contracts for the full VIP completion of a Middle Eastern based "green" Airbus A340-200 aircraft. The interior completion shall include VIP stateroom and office, primary and secondary majlis, as well as executive and business seating areas.

BaySys is currently engaged on several other wide and narrow body VIP transport aircraft interior completion and modification projects, including a Head of State Boeing 777 full VIP interior completion, BBJ multiple VIP interior modifications, and a Boeing 767 "C" check. BaySys has recently redelivered two Boeing 737 airline-to-VIP interior conversions; and is on schedule to redeliver a 747SP with multiple interior modifications and upgrades in early November 2007.

Founded in 1999 as an engineering-driven organization, BaySys is a well-respected leader in delivering all aspects of VIP aircraft modifications and completions including interior/exterior design, engineering, certification, fabrication, and installation, and aircraft line maintenance services.

August 1st, 2007
Eclipse Concept Jet Built and Flown at BaySys Wallops Island Facility, Introduced at OshKosh.

Wallops Island, VA, USA. BaySys Technologies is pleased to formally announce it was the "behind-the-scenes" organization secretly selected by Eclipse Aviation and Swift Engineering to assist in the design, engineering, full assembly, and test flight of the ground-breaking new single engine "personal jet" concept aircraft introduced by Eclipse.

Selected for it's extensive engineering expertise and ability to deliver against seemingly impossible deadlines, BaySys worked closely with Swift and Eclipse representatives to move from design concept to first flight in just 200 days.

This innovative V-tail Eclipse Concept Jet (ECJ) aircraft, codenamed "SpeedBird", was completely assembled and test flown by BaySys personnel under tight security at BaySys' Wallops Island location. The extremely aggressive schedule was imposed in order to deliver the ECJ to Oshkosh for the late July EAA AirVenture unveiling.

Founded in 1999 as an engineering-driven organization, BaySys is a well-respected leader in delivering all aspects of VIP aircraft modifications and completions including interior/exterior design, engineering, certification, fabrication, and installation, and aircraft line maintenance services.

August 13th, 2007
BaySys Technologies Successfully Manages Completion of Boeing 747SP Exterior Paint Program.

BaySys West, San Bernardino, CA, USA. BaySys recently redelivered a Boeing 747SP aircraft to the VIP client after successfully managing the exterior paint completion at the San Bernardino paint facility located on the BaySys West hangar complex.

BaySys is also providing multiple aircraft modifications and completions for the same client, including two Boeing 737 airline to VIP interior conversions and 767 interior modifications. Other BaySys projects include a Head of State Boeing 777 full V-VIP completion, a Boeing 747SP interior modification project, and multiple BBJ interior upgrade and modification programs.

Founded in 1999 as an engineering-driven organization, BaySys is a well-respected leader in delivering all aspects of VIP aircraft modifications and completions including interior/exterior design, engineering, certification, fabrication, and installation, and aircraft line maintenance services.

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