Avmax Certifies Lithium-ion Battery on Twin Otter Aircraft

True Blue Power and Avmax Certify Lithium-ion Battery on Twin Otter Aircraft Transport Canada Issues Supplemental Type Certificate for Installation on Viking Air DHC-6

WICHITA, Kan. (June 7, 2016) — True Blue Power and Avmax today announced the receipt of a Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Part 23 Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installation of the True Blue Power TB44 (46 amp hour) lithium-ion aircraft battery on Viking Air DHC-6 aircraft, commonly known as the Twin Otter. The two companies have applied for U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of the same Part 23 STC.

“The Twin Otter is the perfect platform for the TB44 lithium-ion battery. This aircraft typically operates in a rugged, commercial environment. Among other benefits, the TB44 improves reliability and extends engine life with cooler engine starts,” said Al Young, Vice President, Global Operations. “Our engineering division has worked closely with our counterparts at True Blue Power and we’re extremely pleased to receive this approval,” Young continued.

Avmax, which operates charter and airline services worldwide from its headquarters in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, previously received a Part 25 Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the TCCA for the installation of the True Blue Power TB44 lithium-ion aircraft battery on the Bombardier DHC-8 (Dash 8) 100/200/300 series aircraft in September 2015.

“The Twin Otter STC is another notable achievement in a growing list of True Blue Power lithium-ion battery certifications. It provides significant value to Twin Otter operators,” said Rick Slater, Director, True Blue Power.

TB44 lithium-ion battery benefits on Viking Air DHC-6 (Twin Otter) Aircraft:

1. Reduces empty weight and increases useful load by 28 – 40 pounds when compared to NiCad and lead-acid

2. Significantly reduces maintenance cost — 2-year maintenance intervals

3. Delivers superior high temperature and cold weather performance -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)

True Blue Power specializes in the custom design and manufacturing of next-generation power solutions for the global aviation industry. It is the first company in the world to achieve FAA TSO and EASA ETSO certifications for three sophisticated lithium-ion battery products: the TB17 (17 amp-hour) and TB44 Advanced Lithium-ion Batteries, and the TS835 Lithium-ion Emergency Power Supply.

The Avmax engineering division is a Transport Canada authorized Design Approval Organization. In previous years the company issued more TCCA Dash 8 STCs than all other Canadian Dash 8 STC holders combined.

To learn more about True Blue Power advanced lithium-ion power solutions, contact Rick Slater, Director, True Blue Power, at (316) 630-0101 or visit truebluepowerusa.com.

For more information about Avmax, contact Al Young, Vice President, Global Operations, at (403) 735-3299 or visit Avmax.com.

About True Blue Power

True Blue Power, a division of Mid-Continent Instrument Co., Inc., specializes in the custom design and manufacture of power solutions for the aviation industry, including USB charging ports, inverters, emergency power supplies and advanced lithium-ion batteries. Select products feature proprietary, Nanophosphate® Lithium-ion battery technology, which offers stable chemistry, faster charging, consistent output, excellent cycle life and superior cost performance — this translates into smaller, lighter products that are less than half the size and weight of existing solutions. For additional information, please visit www.truebluepowerusa.com.

About Avmax Group Inc.

Avmax Group Inc. (“Avmax”) simplifies our customers’ aviation needs through dependable, globally integrated services with trusted results. Established in 1976, our locations include: Calgary (HQ) and Vancouver in Canada, Great Falls and Jacksonville in the USA, Nairobi in Kenya and N’Djamena in Chad. Avmax offers the following capabilities: Aircraft Leasing, Airline Operations, Avionics, Component Repairs, Engineering, MRO, Paint and Spares. Avmax’s engineering division is a Transport Canada authorized Design Approval Organization (DAO). Avmax’s maintenance division is a Transport Canada authorized Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO). Powering Simplicity in Aviation, call us to see how we can help you. www.Avmax.com.

Avmax Contact Information: Media Relations Tara Brown (403) 291 2464 ext. 2610 Tara.Brown@Avmax.com

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