SCOTTY Group plc

('SCOTTY' or 'The Company')

Co-operation agreement with Hawker Beechcraft

SCOTTY Group plc is pleased to announce the signature of a Co-operation Agreement with Hawker Beechcraft Corporation ('HBC') of Wichita, Kansas, USA, a leading manufacturer of piston, turboprop and jet aircraft for personal, business and special mission applications.

Under this Agreement, HBC and SCOTTY will jointly engage in airborne sensing programmes, incorporating SCOTTY's expertise and know-how in the design, development and production of integrated video, audio and data communications solutions. 

These airborne sensing programmes will be targeted at a wide variety of special mission applications, both in the USA and internationally, including aerial surveys, ground surveillance and maritime patrols.

SCOTTY's Chairman, Rt Hon The Lord Trefgarne PC, commented:

'We are delighted to be working with Hawker Beechcraft, one of the world's leading aircraft manufacturers, in developing these special mission programmes in applications that are so crucial to the safety and security of every nation. 

'Co-operation agreements with strategic partners in complementary aerospace markets remains an important part of our strategy. As well as providing access to new territories, having a world renowned company such as Hawker Beechcraft choosing to partner SCOTTY provides further evidence of the outstanding quality of our offering.'

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