Star Navigation and Northern Airborne Technology Ltd 'NAT' Sign M.O.U.

TORONTO, Oct. 17 /CNW/ - Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd. (TSX.V: SNA
and OTC: SNAVF) is pleased to announce it has signed a memorandum of
understanding "M.O.U." with Northern Airborne Technology Ltd 'NAT Seattle Inc'
based in Seattle, Washington. This agreement promises to expand Star
Navigation's business and increase sales through a definitive co-operative
marketing agreement that focuses on leveraging each Company's regional
advantages throughout the world. The agreement includes the NAT-S JetLAN line
of on board servers and computing systems, and the CMS/ACARS product line.
Additionally, Star Navigation's flagship product - the ISMS (In-flight Safety
Monitoring Systems) is featured in the agreement.
NAT provides the potential for Star Navigation to significantly expand
its global reach to include North America, South America, Japan, Egypt and
Europe. Currently, Star Navigation is involved in marketing its own product in
China, India, Australia, Russia, C.I.S, Africa and the Middle East.
NAT www.northernairborne.com, has a strong presence in commercial
avionics, that include data interfaces, data communication, on-board computing
and data acquisitions systems. The M.O.U. provides Star Navigation the
opportunity for further global penetration by expanding its product offering
through closer integration with NAT's on-board computers.
"This partnership is a great win-win. It immediately creates the
potential for North American, South American, and European penetration of Star
Navigation's In-flight Safety Monitoring System. The global reach for Star
Navigation has now been expanded to include almost all of the world's major
airlines. We look forward to a mutually beneficial and profitable relationship
with NAT," reports Viraf Kapadia, Chairman and CEO.
Star Navigation is in discussions with airline operators worldwide for
the sale and installation of it flagship product, the ISMS (TM) - In Flight
Safety Monitoring System.

About NAT - Company Profile

Northern Airborne Technology Ltd. (NAT) is a leading manufacturer of
specialized aircraft communication equipment for Air Ambulance, Law
Enforcement, SAR, EMS, Electronic News Gathering, Military and Marine
applications. OEMs such as Bell, Eurocopter, MD Helicopters, Raytheon and
Cessna have Northern Airborne Technology products installed as standard
equipment on numerous production aircraft.
NAT's products include Audio Management Systems, Tactical FM
Communication Systems, Intercom Systems, PA & Loudhailer Systems, Data
Interface Accessories and Satellite Communication Systems. NAT Audio
Management Systems are widely recognized for their superior performance and
reliability in high noise, heavy workload cockpits, with the flexibility to be
customized to suit individual requirements. Tac/Com(TM) FM Radio Systems offer
a flexible and versatile series of control heads and transceivers. A
Tac/Com II(TM) control head can simultaneously support up to four NAT
transceivers and/or a selection of other FM radios with features such as high
speed scanning, encryption, guard channels and CTCSS/DPL operation.

About Star Navigation...

Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd. (www.star-navigation.com) owns the
worldwide license to a product without peer, its proprietary, patented      
In-flight Safety Monitoring System - ISMS(TM), the first system in the world
to feature in-flight data-analysis, -monitoring and -diagnostics with a   
real-time connection between aircraft and ground. Its real-time capability of
tracking performance-trends and predicting incident-occurrence enhances
aviation safety and improves fleet management while reducing costs for the
operator.

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"would", "could", "will" and similar expressions, as they relate to Star or
its management are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such
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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. 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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