News Release
December 02, 2004

SAS Group selects AuRA for enterprise M & E solution

La Jolla, CA - December 02, 2004 – MIRO Technologies (formerly Spirent Systems), the enterprise MRO software company relied on by over 150,000 end-users, announced today an enterprise deal with SAS Group, the fourth largest airline group in Europe, to implement an AuRA™ solution for engineering and maintenance management.

The initial scope of the project will implement an AuRA solution for Scandinavian Airlines for JAR OPS1 (M) activity that includes engineering management, technical records, maintenance control, maintenance planning and work package management. The proof-of-concept phase, already underway in Stockholm, will be followed by final project implementation planning and roll-out in 2005.

Future phases of the project will extend the scope of the project to seamlessly integrate JAS145 functions within Scandinavian Technical Services (STS), a subsidiary of SAS Group and the leading Nordic supplier of full-service MRO with 3,800 employees. STS will leverage the AuRA technology as parts of its engineering services offering to its airline customers. In addition, the enterprise deal also encompasses licenses for SAS subsidiary airlines, third-party airlines and affiliates, including the new Air Maintenance Estonia (AME) venture.

SAS views the AuRA solution as a critical element in their mission to strengthen maintenance and engineering operations through intelligent use of technology to improve efficiency and lower costs.

AuRA is MIRO Technologies' fully integrated solution designed specifically to meet the needs of the commercial airline and third party MRO market. AuRA streamlines aviation business processes and tackles some of the most complex challenges facing maintenance operations, such as configuration management. A highly flexible solution, AuRA can be customized to an airline's preferences and tailored to the organization's unique structure through AuRA's unique enterprise model.

ABOUT MIRO TECHNOLOGIES

MIRO Technologies is the leading provider of world class, enterprise Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul and logistics support software for the commercial and defense aerospace markets with over 150,000 end-users. MIRO’s GOLD™ and AuRA™ software solutions are installed at 35 major aviation industry firms at 158 sites around the world. MIRO Technologies has successfully supported the needs of commercial airlines, repair facilities and military operators and suppliers for 23 years with integrated products and services that power profits and performance. Headquartered in La Jolla, California, MIRO Technologies also has offices in Yeovil, Somerset, U. K. Further information about the company and its product suite can be found at www.mirotechnologies.com

ABOUT SAS GROUP

SAS AB is the Nordic region's largest airline and travel group and the fourth largest airline group in Europe in terms of passengers and operating revenues. Scandinavian Airlines is a founding member of the world's largest global alliance ? STAR Alliance™. The Group also includes subsidiary operators including Spanair, Braathens, SAS Commuter, Snowflake, Wideroe's Flyveselskap, Blue1 and third party-owned airlines Air Baltic and Estonian Air. The Group also includes Airline Support Businesses, Airline Related Businesses and hotel operations with Rezidor SAS Hospitality. For more information, visit www.sasgroup.net.

Contact:
Mark S. Ogren
Marketing Department
MIRO Technologies, Inc.
858-554-2151
858-554-0875 fax
mark.ogren@mirotechnologies.com