December 12, 2003

News Release: Star Navigation to Install on Air Sahara 737-700

Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd. ('Star Navigation') (TSX Venture: SNA) an innovator in leading edge systems of flight safety and fleet management, announced today that they have signed an agreement with Air Sahara in India to install their I.S.M.S.(TM) (In-Flight Safety Monitoring System(TM)) on a 737-700 aircraft on a trial basis.

The agreement signed by Mr. Roger Page V.P. Engineering of Air Sahara and Mr. Hilary Vieira, President and Technical Director of Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd. is the first commercial installation for the company. Air Sahara will therefore have the ability to evaluate the system prior to a planned installation on 15 aircraft of their present fleet.


Air Sahara, a regional operator in India and part of the Sahara India Pariwar Group with a multi-billion dollar asset base celebrates its tenth year of operations. The Air Sahara fleet includes advanced aviation technology, new generation Boeings 737-700s, 737-800s and Classics 737-400s as well as a fleet of 7 Canadair Regional Jets.


Mr. Uttam Kumaar Bose, C.E.O. of Air Sahara is excited about this new technology which provides a complete air safety, fleet management, and cost savings system. As a result, they have signed a deal to install an I.S.M.S.(TM) system from Star Navigation in early 2004.


According to Roger Page, V.P. of Engineering for Air Sahara, this installation is in line with the major investment program which has been launched by Air Sahara for the modernization and enhancement of its fleet, as well as redefining itself as an efficient and punctual airline with a high record of on-time-performance and dispatch reliability. Air Sahara is highly customer focused on all current initiatives, which is evident as it is repeatedly recognized for world class service and hospitality in the industry


Mr. Viraf Kapadia, Chairman and CEO of Star Navigation was interviewed at Star Navigation's booth at this year's Dubai International Aerospace Exhibition, and was quoted as saying 'Air Sahara is exactly the type of customer for whom we developed our product - a customer who has the priority of safety, with a high interest in long term cost savings without compromising passenger comfort.'Mr. Kapadia anticipates multiple additional customers to initiate contract negotiations between now and February's Asia Aerospace Show in Singapore, and is eager to complete installation on Air Sahara's aircraft in early 2004.


The installation of the I.S.M.S.(TM) will enable Air Sahara to review and improve their standards of quality and productivity, and constantly innovate thus delivering 'Customer Delight'making Air Sahara the customers'preferred choice.


Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd. a leader in real-time monitoring of aircraft systems, management of fleet standards and maintenance, jointly with Air Sahara will bring leading edge real time monitoring technology for the first time to the airline industry. Effective and focused awareness of the aircraft in-flight will allow for cost savings thus giving Air Sahara the ability to lower operating costs with enhanced safety.


The I.S.M.S.(TM) opens a virtual window into the aircraft for the ground personnel, giving operations, engineering and cabin crew the ability to enhance passenger safety and comfort. Future products in the process of being developed will further the momentum of Star Navigation and will certainly change the monitoring methods of airline operators.


Certain statements contained in this News Release constitute forward-looking statements. When used in this document, the words 'may', 'would', 'could', 'will'and similar expressions, as they relate to Star or its management are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect Star's current views with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors could cause Star's actual performance or achievements to vary from those described herein. Should one or more of these factors or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Star does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.






FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd. Hilary Vieira (416) 252-2889 www.star-navigation.com



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