Innotech Aviation, Esoteric Unveil Next Generation IFE for Corporate Jet Market

Montreal, QC – April 27, 2011 - Innotech Aviation has awarded California-based tech company, Esoteric Inc., an order for 35 ship sets of its SkyPad wireless in-flight entertainment system (IFE) for Bombardier and Cessna business jet platforms.

SkyPad is the industry's first wireless IFE and cabin control system integrated with the Apple iPad™ and Ku Band Internet. Not only is it designed from scratch using the latest digital technology, but it is also a complete re-interpretation of the IFE concept.

“We wanted to create a whole new experience in the air, one based on the same level of elegance, simplicity and convenience that our customers are used to on the ground,” says Esoteric founder Alexander Dean. “Our goal from the onset was to make life simple - for the end user and the OEM.”

SkyPad combines state-of-the-art audio/video compression and distribution technology with cloud computing, and provides a complete system for content loading, management and playback. Esoteric employs a sophisticated, yet simple approach to wireless technology. Hence, the SkyPad system can be implemented for a fraction of the cost of traditional wired systems.

“The SkyPad system provides an easy to use and lightweight platform to manage our customer’s aircraft in-cabin entertainment,” says Innotech Aviation CEO Kirk Rowe. “We have installed SkyPad using the iPad tablet as a system controller, seamlessly integrated with our Innotech I-Ku™ broadband system.” The SkyPad system can be installed as a stand-alone media system on any aircraft or integrated with any current high-speed satellite system and wireless router.

With the future of CDs and DVDs appearing increasingly bleak, SkyPad eliminates the need to carry any physical media. The entire system is ready for cloud-based content delivery via Ku-Band and eventually Ka-Band Internet.

Esoteric, (www.esoteric.aero), based in Irvine, CA, produces next generation entertainment and control systems for private jets and yachts. Esoteric's SkyPad system combines state-of-the-art audio/video compression and distribution technology with cloud computing. The SkyPad's integration with the iPad allows the end user to navigate and manage all types of media effortlessly in a simple and elegant ecosystem. For the OEM, Esoteric’s innovations translate to a drastic reduction in weight, power consumption and installation time. SkyPad is flying on several aircraft types and is FAA certified.

Innotech Aviation (www.Innotechaviation.com), part of Innotech-Execaire Aviation Group, is an established leader in business aviation with more than 50 years of experience. A division of IMP Group ltd., a privately-held company recently recognized as one of the 50 best managed companies in Canada, Innotech Aviation is based in Montreal, and provides interior completions on ‘green’ aircraft, interior refurbishment, exterior paint, maintenance, repair and overhaul, avionics installations / modifications, mechanical / avionics design and engineering to the world’s business aviation community.