Press Release

Galaxy FBO Selects JDA for 135 Certification Help

For Immediate Release
July 28, 2010

Contact - JDA
Mike Rioux - 301-940-1460
mrioux@jdasolutions.aero

BETHESDA, MD - JDA Aviation Technology Solutions (JDA) today announced that Galaxy FBO, a Conroe, Texas-based aircraft management, maintenance and corporate and line services company, has contracted with JDA for the 135 Pro™ certification support program.

135Pro™ is a low-cost Part 135 certification support program designed to simplify the process and lower costs associated with obtaining a Part 135 Certificate.

The 135Pro™ certification support program includes manuals specifically tailored to help new charter operators and corporate flight departments satisfy FAA requirements. A customized web-based application and document manager enables the owner/operator to store and access all Part 135 requirements and obtain full-time support from the JDA expert 135 team.

"As a full service fixed based operator focused on our customers' needs we wanted an organization that would assist Galaxy obtain a Part 135 certificate with the least amount of impact to our organization. We also needed expert advice and assistance to ensure that we got the job done right the first time. We selected JDA based on their extensive FAA experience and their solution enabled us to stay focused on our business while they worked the certificate process," said Dave Christy, Vice President and owner of Galaxy FBO.

"JDA understands the importance the 135 certificate means to companies like Galaxy and structured 135Pro™ so that there is no disruption to the company's day-to-day business," said Tom Stuckey, JDA Vice President of Business and Commercial Aviation Solutions and manager of the 135Pro™ program. "The 135Pro™ program includes an array of support services, such as manuals, the Letter of Compliance, HAZMAT as well as mentoring, training and coordination and interface with the FAA. We support the client every step of the way," Stuckey said.

To learn more about 135Pro™ contact Tom Stuckey at 301-941-1460 (ext 210) or 817-733-6808, or via email to tstuckey@jdasolutions.aero.

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About JDA - For 16 years, JDA has been a leading aviation industry consultant, delivering innovative solutions for aviation client challenges in safety, compliance, certification, obstruction evaluation, technology infusion and expert witness support.

JDA offers a wide range of certification and operations-related services and products including technology transfer, new carrier certification, obstruction evaluation, safety-based manual systems, ATOS Conformance Audits, Virtual Safety Offices, Crisis Management, and Safety Management Systems.

The company's client base includes many of the leading aviation and aerospace companies and airports in the country including American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Republic Airlines, Piedmont Airlines, Sentient Flight Group, Frontier Airlines/Lynx Aviation, CJ Systems Aviation, Sundance Helicopters, Olympus Aviation LLC, Charles E. Smith Inc., and Nevada Development Corporation. JDA also represents ESCO, which manufactures and installs the Engineered Material Arrestor System (EMAS), the FAA certified breakaway-concrete surface installed at the end of runways to provide overrun protection.

For additional information on JDA Aviation Technology Solutions visit JDA's website at www.jdasolutions.aero or call 301-941-1460 to arrange for a private briefing.

Contact JDA

JDA Aviation Technology Solutions
4720 Montgomery Lane
Suite 950
Bethesda, MD 20814

Toll Free: 1-877-JDA-AERO (877-532-2376)
Local: 301-941-1460

Email: info@jdasolutions.aero