MONTREAL, Feb. 20, 2017 /CNW/ - Discovery Air Defence Services
Inc. ("DA Defence"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Discovery Air Inc., and Inzpire Ltd. have joined forces to bid for the UK
Ministry of Defence's Air Support to Defence Operational Training ("ASDOT") programme. The two companies will combine their
unique capabilities in the live air training environment to deliver the most innovative, relevant and safe training solution for
the ASDOT customer.
Providing Accurate, Reliable, Safe and Representative Threats to the British Armed Forces
With the world's largest privately-owned operational fleet of aggressor aircraft for air support, DA Defence is the most
experienced provider of turnkey tactical airborne training and adversary training for militaries worldwide. DA Defence's mix of
modern fighters and special mission aircraft equipped with radar, sensors, EA, and targeting capabilities will deliver the
mission profiles, flexibility, and availability demanded by ASDOT.
"As the world leader in contracted air combat training, we are very excited to join forces with the UK's
Inzpire. The combined strengths of our two companies are uniquely suited to meet the ASDOT requirements and to serve
the British Armed Forces' evolving live-fly, tactical training needs well into the mid-2030s," said Paul
Bouchard, President of DA Defence.
Inzpire are experts in team and collective training. They provide an independent exercise management team to the RAF's Air
Battlespace Training Centre, as well as supplying expertise within the RAF's Air Warfare Centre through the management of large
scale live training exercises. Inzpire's Qualified Helicopter Flying Instructors instruct the British Army Apache Attack
Helicopter and Wildcat Helicopter Conversion-to-Type and conversion to role courses. With proven experience of delivery to the UK
MoD, Inzpire will continue their exceptional service to the customer through the delivery of ASDOT.
"After careful consideration of the customer's requirements, we are pleased to formalize our relationship with Discovery Air
Defence. Their proven track record providing ASDOT services worldwide and unrivalled Flight Safety record make them an ideal
partner for this program," said Hugh Griffiths, CEO of Inzpire Ltd.
About Discovery Air and Its Subsidiaries
Discovery Air is a global leader in specialty aviation services. We deliver exceptional air combat training, medevac equipped
aircraft services, airborne fire services, air charter services, helicopter operations, and transport and logistics support to
ensure operational readiness, health, safety, and vital lifelines for our clients and the communities we serve.
Discovery Air's Class A common voting shares and unsecured convertible debentures trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbols
DA.A and DA.DB.A, respectively).
About Inzpire
Inzpire is a proudly British company and was founded in 2005. As a joint-services organisation with more than 1,000 years of
military experience, and 130,000 flying hours across the Royal Air Force, British Army and Royal
Navy, the Company delivers a range of Defence Managed Services in addition to mission systems products. Inzpire delivers a
full suite of training and consultancy services to improve performance, safety, value and efficiency. It provides rotary, fixed
wing and UAS operational training both in synthetic and live environments, as well as supporting UK Typhoon operations. More
information is available at www.inzpire.com
SOURCE Discovery Air Inc.
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