Ballistic Recovery Systems (BRS) Introduces New Product Line Designed for Light-Sport Aircraft; The BRS - 6 SOUTH ST. PAUL, Minn., July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. (OTC:BRSI) (BULLETIN BOARD: BRSI) ( http://brsparachutes.com/ ), a whole-airplane parachute company, whose on-board emergency parachute systems have been credited with saving 179 lives, today introduced a new innovative product line, The BRS - 6. This extraordinary system enhancement designed for Light-Sport Aircraft represents the culmination of nearly a decade of ongoing research and development by BRS preceding today's announced global product launch. Not since 1995 has BRS, one of the leading aviation safety companies in the world, rolled out a new parachute system that promises to revolutionize the industry. Some of the BRS - 6 system features include low altitude capabilities and simple activation by pilot or passenger. All BRS - 6 recovery systems are compliant with the new ASTM parachute standard. The BRS - 6 parachute system features expanding speed ranges and stainless steel parts. In addition, the total weight of the VLS and canister models has been reduced. The BRS - 6 meets the ASTM standard for LSA Aircraft including the fully assembled special LSA. BRS CEO & President/COO Larry E. Williams made the announcement on the opening day of the EAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh, Wis. "BRS has always been recognized as a leader in aviation safety. The launch of the BRS - 6 is just the latest example why we take tremendous pride in our role of making it safer for all of us to fly." The BRS - 6 is making its debut at AirVenture 2005, and is ready for sale and available through authorized North American dealers. Later this fall, the BRS - 6 is expected to receive product certification in Europe. BRS is a South St. Paul, Minn., based company that designs, manufactures and distributes whole-plane emergency parachute systems for use on general aviation and recreational aircraft. Since the early 1980's, BRS has delivered nearly 20,000 parachute systems to aircraft owners around the world including over 1500 systems on certified aircraft like the Cirrus Design aircraft manufactured in Duluth, Minnesota. For more information on BRS contact: Larry E. Williams; BRS, Inc: Fleming Field, 300 Airport Road; South St. Paul , MN 55075; USA ( ) TEL 651.457.7491 ; FAX 651.457.8651 or Robb Leer media liaison at 952-842-8133 ( ) DATASOURCE: Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. CONTACT: Robb Leer for Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc., +1-612-701-0608, or ; or Larry E. Williams of Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc., +1-651-457-7491, or Web site: http://brsparachutes.com/

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