(EMAILWIRE.COM, October 17, 2001 ) Raisbeck Engineering and Alaska Airlines announced on October 16 the installation of the first of 70 Raisbeck-designed hardened cockpit security systems for Alaska's fleet of Boeing 737s. The system called The RAISBECK ARMOURED COCKPIT SECURITY SYSTEM, developed over the last twelve months, meets all current FAA requirements, as well as those envisioned to be implemented by April 2003. Patents are pending. Alaska's 737 fleet of 70 aircraft are scheduled to be completely hardened by November 15th of this year. According to John Kelly, CEO and chairman of Alaska Airlines, "The security and safety of our crews and our customers is paramount. After reviewing all options, we chose Raisbeck Engineering's system because of its availability, cost, simplicity, and the fact that it meets all safety certification regulations including rapid decompression and pilot emergency egress. It is unique, elegant, and simple." Current FAA regulations with which this system complies are: FAR 25.365 Pressurized Compartment Loads FAR 25.807 Emergency Exit FAR 25.809 Emergency Exit Arrangement FAR 25.831 Ventilation FAR 25.853 Compartment Interiors FAR 25.772 Pilot Compartment Doors FAR 121.587 Closing and Locking Flight Compartment Door Additional FAA requirements will be incorporated in the next 18 months. They are already a part of the Raisbeck System and include a bulletproof cockpit environment which meets NIJ-III (National Institute of Justice) standards, as well as increased cabin awareness for the flight-deck crew. The latter is initially satisfied by the incorporation of two 1-1/4" thick bulletproof glass windows in the hardened cockpit door, and can be augmented by an available video system. The bulletproof cockpit door locking/unlocking mechanism is remotely operated by the flight crew from their center pedestal. Raisbeck Engineering's CEO, James D. Raisbeck added: "We had a head start on our system, since we realized over a year ago the day would come when an immediate need for such a cockpit hardening and crew protection would be necessary. We are gratified to be able to be making such an important contribution to airline safety. It is only sad that it had to come about as a result of the national WTC tragedy." With the first of its Raisbeck-Equipped 737s ready for full passenger service, Alaska Airlines becomes the first United States carrier to meet the long-range Phase II cockpit-hardening regulations, currently scheduled to be required by the FAA deadline in 18 months. Raisbeck Engineering is producing 737 kits at the rate of 100 per month. It expects to be able to meet the Phase II demands of the other major airlines for its system, after completion of the Alaska Airlines fleet. Raisbeck Engineering, Inc. along with its subsidiary corporation, Raisbeck Commercial Air Group, designs, engineers, certifies, and manufactures systems to increase airplane safety, performance, and productivity. For airline inquiries and technical information on Raisbeck Engineering, its background and products, visit www.Raisbeck.com. For further press information or additional photos contact David Gustafson at 360-676-5700 or cri@myavista.com. --------------- Produced for Raisbeck Engineering, Inc. Contact:David GustafsonCommunication Resources, Inc.360-676-5700cri@myavista.com ---------------

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