Contract win

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 18 July 2011

Meggitt PLC ("Meggitt" or "the group")

Contract win

Gulfstream G650 to carry advanced lithium battery system from Securaplane in multi-million dollar deal

Meggitt, a leading international company specialising in components and sub-systems for aerospace, defence and energy markets, is pleased to announce that Securaplane Technologies Inc ("Securaplane"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the group, has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract from Gulfstream for its advanced lithium battery system.

Gulfstream Aerospace will equip its new flagship G650 aircraft with Securaplane's advanced lithium-ion battery system. This is the first Gulfstream aircraft to feature the technology that is 50% lighter than conventional NiCad or lead acid batteries and has a higher energy density.

Securaplane has calculated that the weight reduction per ship set equates to nearly one passenger.

The Securaplane system comprises main ship, emergency and flight control backup batteries with integral charging and control electronics.

As the system comes with built-in monitoring, operators will benefit from the opportunity to schedule timely maintenance. With the lower fuel per flight hourarising from the system's low weight, this reduces the cost of ownership significantly.

Lithium-based systems have demonstrated excellent performance in safety critical medical applications and essential telecommunications services but its profile in aerospace is growing. Securaplane is pioneering lithium battery technology on commercial aircraft, developing the charger for the lithium main ship batteries on the Boeing 787 through Thales and, direct to Boeing, the aircraft's rechargeable batteries for the wireless emergency lighting system. Securaplane has proven non-chargeable lithium-based primary batteries in wireless smoke detection systems for Boeing's 727,737,757, VIP and cargo transports.

Shubayu Chakraborty, President of Securaplane commented:

"Gulfstream's decision to pioneer this exciting technology is a very significant milestone in the development of this technology in the business jet sector. Like the large transports, business aircraft will benefit significantly from these lower weight, higher performance systems that provide opportunities for maintenance economies over the life of the aircraft."

The G650 contract is estimated to be worth tens of millions of dollars over the lifetime of the programme.

For further information contact:

Meggitt PLCFiona Greig, Corporate CommunicationsTel: 01202 597587 

Buchanan CommunicationsCharles Ryland, Jeremy Garcia or Helen ChanTel: 020 7466 5000

Kiersten Sutliff, Commercial Director

Securaplane Technologies Inc

+1 (520) 425 8030

Editors' notes:

1. Securaplane, based in Tucson, AZ, specialises in energy storage, power electronics, airborne cameras, cellular security and wireless control systems. With extensive technical capabilities and industry experience, Securaplane works with airframe manufacturers and operators.

2. Securaplane has designed and manufactured aviation batteries for over 15 years. Currently, Securaplane emergency and mainship batteries are installed as standard equipment and through STCs in several corporate and regional aircraft platforms. Securaplane is a pioneer in lithium battery technology for commercial aerospace applications with a track record of product development success in lithium battery charging, safety, and reliability.

3. Meggitt acquired Pacific Scientific Aerospace in April, 2011, adding capabilities in electrical power generation, linear motion control, safety, security and associated repair and overhaul services. For further information on Meggitt's capabilities, go to www.meggitt.com

4. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Meggitt PLC is an international group operating in North America, Europe and Asia. Known for its specialised extreme environment engineering, Meggitt is a world leader in aerospace, defence and energy markets.