AVID LLC and Purdue University

AVID LLC Provides Gift of ACS Software Licenses to the Purdue School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Department of Engineering

PRESS RELEASE, April 27, 2006

On April 27th, 2006 AVID LLC announced the gift of AVID ACS Software licenses to the Purdue School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering, a significant contribution to the continuing success of that department. AVID supports Purdue in the areas of research and education. "AVID LLC's gift of software provides us with the tools to educate our students in the highest quality laboratories and research facilities." said Linda P.B. Katehi, John A. Edwardson Dean of Engineering. "Your involvement with Purdue University's engineering students and faculty makes an impact on the educational experiences across all of engineering. Thank you once again for your dedication toward the future of education at Purdue University." This contribution from AVID LLC supplements the number of users and licenses from Purdue Engineering's initial purchase of AVID ACS for their Aeronautics and Astronautics Department.

AVID ACS is a widely-used interdisciplinary aircraft synthesis program for application in the early design stages of an aircraft, and can be used in conceptual design studies of numerous vehicles, from small UAVs flying on other planets to supersonic STOVL fighters. "We're excited to offer our cutting edge technology to Purdue for use in training future generations of aircraft designers. AVID ACS offers users the opportunity to model and simulate performance of fixed wing craft with validated accuracy," said Sam Wilson, president of AVID LLC.

Purdue's College of Engineering is ranked 6th overall nationally, tied with Michigan. It's school of Aeronautical and Astronautics is ranked 6th as well. Building upon historical strengths in engineering and agriculture, the West Lafayette campus currently offers 7,400 courses in more than 500 undergraduate majors. In 2002-03, the University expended about $347.1 million in support of research, using funds received from the state and federal governments, industry, foundations, and individual donors; there are more than 400 research laboratories on the West Lafayette campus.

AVID LLC, with locations in Blacksburg and Yorktown, Virginia, specializes in aircraft design consulting and aircraft analysis and design software. AVID LLC provides aircraft design expertise and software support to U.S. Government agencies and aerospace companies, for both military and commercial sectors. Current projects emphasize design studies and design software for both small UAVs and manned aircraft.

For more information, please contact or visit our website at www.avidaerospace.com.

Other links: www.purdue.edu  |  engineering.purdue.edu.