Press Releases: 2007-09

AeroMechanical Services receives patent reexamination certificate

December 19, 2008

     AeroMechanical Services Ltd.                  TSX-V Trading Symbol "AMA"
    A Tier 2 Industrial Issuer

    CALGARY, Dec. 19 /CNW/ - AeroMechanical Services Ltd. ("AMA"), is pleased
to announce that further to the September 18, 2008 press release AMA has
received the official patent reexamination certificate for US patent 7,203,630
C1 (AMA's patent). The patent reexamination was requested by Star Navigation
Systems Group Ltd (TSX-V: SNA) ("Star"). The notice states that AMA's patent
was formally examined against US patent 7,113,852 B2 owned by Viraf Kapadia
and Hilary Vieira. The US Patent Office has confirmed the unique nature of
AMA's patent. AMA has always maintained that the solutions we provide to our
customers are distinct and unique from other industry products.
    To view the official patent reexamination certificate please visit AMA's
website, www.amscanada.com.
    AMA is working hard to provide value to all of our customers who receive
benefits provided by AMA's patent and AMA will continue to defend itself
against the frivolous actions initiated by Star. AMA wishes everyone Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year.

    About AeroMechanical Services Ltd.

    AeroMechanical Services Ltd. provides proprietary technological solutions
and services designed to reduce costs and improve efficiencies in the airline
industry. The company has successfully commercialized three products and
associated services currently marketed to airlines, manufacturers and
maintenance organizations around the world. Its premier technology, afirs(TM)
UpTime(TM), allows airlines to monitor and manage aircraft operations
anywhere, anytime, in real-time.

              afirs, UpTime, FLYHT and aeroQ are Trade Marks of
                         AeroMechanical Services Ltd.

    The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept
    responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

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For further information: on AMA contact: Tom French, CFO, AeroMechanical Services Ltd, (403) 291-7427, tfrench@amscanada.com; Bob Beaty, The Howard Group Inc., Toll Free: 1-888-221-0915, Info@howardgroupinc.com, www.howardgroupinc.com