14700 North Airport
Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85260 USA
Tel 1-480-998-1235
Fax 1-480-998-1239
www.commuterair.com
LAS VEGAS, Nev., Oct. 12, 2004 — Commuter Air Technology (CAT) is powering
into its milestone 20th year with new products, new markets, and plans for future
growth fueled by ongoing research and development.
More than 100 CATPASS 250 airplanes have been delivered since the company was
founded in 1985 by aviation industry innovator Keith Nickels. Today, the company
is expanding its staff, certifying new products, and gaining acceptance among
special mission operators worldwide.
The CATPASS 250 is a King Air 200 equipped with a special package of 18 enhancements
installed by Commuter Air Technology. Nickels pioneered the CATPASS concept
after identifying a need for a 13- to 15-passenger pressurized turbine aircraft
for regional commuter airline operators who required additional speed, range
and payload, as well as low operating costs. He developed and certified the
revolutionary CATPASS 100 and, later, the CATPASS 250. The CATPASS 250 utilizes
several of Raisbeck Engineering, Inc. performance enhancements. “We have
had a strong relationship with Raisbeck for many years and we strongly believe
in their products,” said Sam L. Jantzen, Jr., vice president of marketing
and sales for Commuter Air Technology. “We are proud to serve as a dealer
for Raisbeck.”
Today, the CATPASS 250 remains the company’s centerpiece and signature
product, although CAT has adapted to a changing marketplace and has greatly
expanded its sales of after-market enhancement products that improve the performance,
capability and reliability of King Air airplanes. These products include exhaust
gas extractors, cargo pods, and dual aft seats, to name a few.
At the same time, the company is developing and certifying new products, most
recently improved passenger seats for the King Air 200, and a “no frills”
60-cubic foot cargo pod. “We have remained true to Keith’s vision
for a product-development driven company providing quality enhancements that
enable aircraft to do more while operating more effectively and efficiently,”
said Jantzen. “This has always been, and remains today, our company’s
driving passion.”
As this NBAA opens, CAT is working to certify some new products, among them
exhaust gas extractors for the King Air 90, 100, 300, 350, and 1900 Series aircraft.
Additionally, the company has expanded its staff, adding a new chief financial
officer and director of production and technical services.
Commuter Air Technology has also expanded into new markets, successfully selling
CATPASS 250s to government and special mission operators for surveillance, maritime
patrol, search and rescue, counter-terrorism and electronic reconnaissance roles
around the world.
“We have remained a dynamic and vibrant company for 20 years, by listening
to the needs of the aviation community, and responding,” Jantzen said.
“This is our legacy and also our future.”
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Meet representatives of Commuter Air Technology at NBAA in booth 11725.
For more information, contact: Jennifer Amundsen, Commuter Air Technology, (480)
998-1235scatp@aol.comwww.commuterair.com