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12.08.2004 |
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Global ePoint’s AirWorks Div. Receives Orders from Swiss International Air Lines for 24 Video–Based Onboard Aircraft
Surveillance Systems |
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Order Extends Company’s Leadership in Aviation Industry Security Marketplace |
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CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Dec. 8, 2004 — Global ePoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:GEPT), an innovator in homeland security solutions in aviation, law enforcement and high–volume contract manufacturing, announced today that leading European air carrier Swiss International Air Lines has ordered 24 of the Company’s AirWorks division’s video–based Cockpit Door Surveillance System (CDSS) technology. The CDSS systems are scheduled to be delivered by the end of the year, for installation in aircraft in Swiss International’s commuter jet fleet. The announcement was made by Toresa Lou, CEO of Global ePoint.
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About Swiss International Air Lines | |||
Swiss International Air Lines is an international carrier that operates short–haul flights to nearly 75 destinations in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It provides an additional 37 medium – and long–haul routes previously operated by Swissair. Based in Basel, Switzerland, the airline is the national carrier of Switzerland. |
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About Global ePoint’s Aviation Division | |||
The Company’s Aviation division contains Global AirWorks, whose primary communications and security products include the Cockpit Door Surveillance System (CDSS), a digital electronic "flight bag" of all flight and on–board manuals and records for pilots and a Laptop Computer Power System for passengers and flight crews. AirWorks customers include airline major OEMs, such as AT&T Aviation, BAE Systems, In–flight Phone, L3 Communications, and Rockwell Collins; all major U.S. airlines; and all major international carriers, including ATA, Air China, Bombardier, Finnair, Varig, KLM, Lufthansa, and Cathay Pacific. AirWorks holds more than 40 supplemental type certificates (STC) certifying AirWorks as a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)–approved manufacturer and installer for a range of interior equipment and systems for a variety of commercial aircraft flying worldwide. |
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About Global ePoint, Inc. | |||
Global ePoint’s growth catalyst, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, is the design, manufacturing, sales and distribution of digital video surveillance systems for the law enforcement, military, aviation and homeland security markets. On the cutting edge of digital technology and seeking to expand its product line, Global ePoint is developing new compression technologies and next–generation, secure network digital video systems and servers for a wide range of new markets, concentrating primarily on security and homeland defense applications. As a solid recurring revenue stream, the Company also manufactures customized computing systems for industrial, business and consumer markets, as well as other specialized electronic products and systems. Complete vertical integration — from design and manufacturing to sales and distribution — allows the Company to capture efficiencies and maintain cost advantages in these growing markets, particularly homeland security. For more information, please visit www.globalepoint.com.
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