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FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD.

Annual Report
2013

THE 
FUTURE OF 
CONNECTIVITY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS .........................................................................17

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS .....................................................20

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION .................................42

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ...........43

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)  .........44

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS .............................................45

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  ...........................46

CORPORATE INFORMATION  ..........................................................................75

Global flights January 1, 2014

COMMONLY 
USED FINANCIAL 
TERMS & AVIATION 
ACRONYMS

ACARS:   Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System

ICE: 

Iridium Compatible Equipment

ADCC:  

Aircraft Data Communication Corporation 

IFRS:  

International Financial Reporting Standards 

AFIRSTM:  Automated Flight Information Reporting System

MD&A:  Management Discussion and Analysis 

AVIC:  

Aviation Industry Corporation of China

NCAA:  

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority

CAAC:  

Civil Aviation Administration of China

OEM:  

Original Equipment Manufacturer

COMAC:   Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd.

R&D:  

Research and Development

EASA:  

European Aviation Safety Agency 

SADI:  

Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative

FAA:  

Federal Aviation Administration

SFP: 

Statement of Financial Position 

FIRST:  

Fuel Initiative Reporting System Tracker

STC:  

Supplemental Type Certificate

GAMA:   General Aviation Manufacturers Association

TCCA:  

Transport Canada Civil Aviation

GAAP:  

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 

YTD: 

Year-to-date 

ICAO: 

International Civil Aviation Organization

THE AVIATION 
INDUSTRY

Today 
the air transport 
industry operates a network 
of some 40,000 
routes over which 
3.3 billion people 
and 50 million 
tonnes of cargo will be 
carried in 2014. 1

The industry 
is celebrating a 
huge milestone in 
2014, 
100 years 
of commercial 
flight.

Passenger 
demand increased  

5.2% 

in 2013. 2

Load factors at  

79.5% 

in 2013. 2

Airbus 
deliveries 
increased for the  

12th 

year in a row. 3

There is a positive market outlook for FLYHT with its new product, the DragonTM. “The 
industry’s positive numbers across all categories fuel cautious optimism as we move into 
2014,” GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce said. “The introduction of new products will be 
key to strong future growth, which is why GAMA continues to work with authorities across 
the globe to streamline certification processes.” 4

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2

3

4

www.iata.org/pressroom/pr/Pages/2014-02-10-01.aspx

www.iata.org/pressroom/pr/Pages/2014-02-06-01.aspx

www.airbus.com/newsevents/news-events-single/detail/airbus-sets-new-records-in-orders-deliveries-and-backlog/

www.gama.aero/media-center/press-releases/content/gama-releases-2013-year-end-aircraft-shipment-and-billing-number

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COMPANY PROFILE

THE 
FUTURE OF 
CONNECTIVITY

What  was impossible 
yesterday is an 
accomplishment today, 
while tomorrow heralds 
the unbelievable.

Percible Elliot Fansler

In  1903  the  Wright  brothers  pioneered  the  first  aircraft  and  human 
flight. In 1914 the first commercial flight took place. Over the course 
of  the  past  century  the  industry  has  exploded.  With  more  than 
3.3  billion  passengers  traveling  in  2013,  it  took  under  a  decade  for 
passenger numbers to double; demontstrating just how many people 
are connected through flight in our global community. 

Percible Elliot Fansler, the entrepreneur who started the first commercial 
air flight said, “what  was impossible yesterday is an accomplishment 
today, while tomorrow heralds the unbelievable.”

At  FLYHT  we  strive  to  support  the  modernization  of  the  aerospace 
industry  by  creating  innovative  solutions  that  facilitate  seamless 
communication  with  aircraft.  FLYHT  is  the  innovator  of  a  data 
streaming technology called FLYHTStreamTM. If an airplane encounters 
an  emergency,  live  flight  data  will  stream  from  the  aircraft  in  real 
time. This technology opens new doors for increased safety and data 
analysis in the aerospace industry.

FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. got its start in 1998 with the technology 
to collect and interpret data from an aircraft and deliver it directly to 
the airline. Over the course of the past 14 years FLYHT has become a 
leader in real-time data communications for the aerospace industry. 
The technologies FLYHT offers are the Future of ConnectivityTM. 

FLYHT’s  main  product  and  service  offering  to  the  industry  is  the 
Automated  Flight  Information  Reporting  System,  or  AFIRSTM.  The 
system operates on multiple aircraft types and provides functions such 
as  voice  and  text  messaging,  data  collection  and  transmission,  and 
on-demand streaming of black box data. Through its relationship with 
Iridium  Communications  Inc.,  FLYHT  offers  global  satellite  coverage 
that  provides  service  to  whoever  needs  it,  whenever  they  need  it, 
anywhere  on  the  planet.  AFIRS  sends  information  to  its  companion 
software,  UpTimeTM,  which  stores  and  transfers  the  data  to  the 
customer in real time. Aircraft operators can use this information to 
increase safety, improve service, and enhance profitability.

In  November  2013,  FLYHT  introduced  the  Dragon™,  a  revolutionary, 
lightweight,  portable  satellite  communications  device  that  blends 
existing FLYHT technology with that of the iPad. FLYHT developed the 
new product to meet a growing demand from small aircraft, business 
jet  and  helicopter  operators  for  a  satellite  communications  solution 
similar to AFIRS. 

FLYHT is headquartered in Calgary, Canada and has clients using its 
products on every continent. FLYHT has been publicly traded on the 
Toronto Venture Exchange  since March 2003, first under the symbol 
AMA and now under FLY.

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INVESTMENT 
HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS 
OF THE YEAR 

•  An unparalleled technology that saves money, time and drives 
  efficiencies previously unavailable to the airline industry.

•  Technology installed on over 400 aircraft.

•  High margin operations – 75-85% gross margin with recurring 
  revenues resulting from multi-year contracts.

•  Multiple revenue streams to increase monthly average 
  revenue per aircraft.

•  Historical longevity of technology in the aviation industry means that 
  once a technology has been accepted, it tends to remain for 
  an extended period of time.

•  FLYHT executed an agreement with Jabil Defense and Aerospace 
Inc 
  Services 

(a  wholly-owned  subsidiary  of  Jabil  Circuit, 

(NYSE:JBL)) to manufacture the AFIRS 228 product line. 

•  AFIRS 228 was approved on the SITA and ARINC Inc. (“ARINC”) 
  networks to provide ACARS over Iridium messages. Certification 
  expands  the  market  for  customers  requiring  this  type  of 

communications system.

•  AFIRS  228  received  the  Iridium  Compatible  Equipment  (“ICE”) 
certification  for  the  commercial  use  of  the  AFIRS  228S  on  the 
Iridium satellite network.

•  FLYHT  introduced  the  Dragon  as  an  exciting  new  member  of  the 
FLYHT family of products. The Dragon is a revolutionary lightweight 
  portable  satellite  communications  device  that  blends  existing 
FLYHT technology with that of the iPad. FLYHT developed the new 
  product to meet a growing demand from small aircraft, business jet 

  and  helicopter  operators  for  a  satellite  communications  solution 

similar to AFIRS.

• FLYHT added another commercial Original Equipment Manufacturer 
(“OEM”)  to  its  customer  list  with  the  agreement  with  Datang 
  Mobile Aviation division in China for the AFIRS 228 to be standard 
  fit on production ARJ21 aircraft.

• Shareholders exercised warrants and stock options for an aggregate 
  of $6,144,886.

• FLYHT grew revenues by 23.7% over 2012, decreased cash used in 
  operating  activities  by  36.4%  and  saw  a  16.8%  decrease  in 
  operating losses.

•  Continued  to  secure  Supplemental  Type  Certificates  (“STCs”). 
  Received  two  from  TCCA  and  one  from  the  FAA  for  the 
  AFIRS 228.

Highlights:

Total revenue 
increased 23.7% 
from $6,469,806 in 
2012 to $8,000,364 
in 2013.

Research and Development 
(“R&D”) is down $227,510: Note:  
R&D includes certification 
engineering which will be an 
ongoing cost for the company 
as we secure customers with 
different aircraft types.

Increase in Gross 
Margin: 59.2% 
annual (up from 
57.2% in 2012).

FLY STOCK CHART 2013 

2013

Apr

Jul

Oct

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2013 FLYHT 
REVIEW

LAST YEAR, WE SET A NUMBER OF OBJECTIVES. 
HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF HOW WE DID:

Drive a substantially higher valuation through accelerated 
revenue growth and profitability

•  Successfully increased revenues by 23.7% over the previous year. 

Major Airbus operator for fleet retrofit 2013 and begin 
shipping from Airbus factory by late 2013

•  SITA  and  ARINC  ACARS  over  Iridium  certification  received  in 
  July allowed the company to progress with L-3 Communications  
  Corporation, Aviation Recorders Inc. (“L-3”). 

•  Began shipping units in December 2013 and January 2014. 

Build on strategic relationships to accelerate growth

Continued  to  build  relationships  around  the  world  and  with  various 
organizations: 

•  China: Continued to ship units to airlines in the country. Partnered 
to provide products to AVIC and COMAC. Agreement established 
to install AFIRS on the ARJ21 fleet. 

•  NetJets  Transportes  Aereos  SA  (“NetJets”):  Installations  on 
  10  aircraft  complete  in  Q2  2013  with  resulting  AFIRS  UpTime 
sales  revenue  and  recurring  usage  revenue  being  realized  each 
  month.  We  continue  to  work  with  NetJets  to  advance 

the program. 

•  Nigeria: Continued flight tracking and safety management system 
  dashboard with newly appointed Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority 
(“NCAA”)  Director  General.  Signed  two  new  contracts  with 
  Nigerian  airlines  and  added  AFIRS  to  three  existing  customers’ 
  aircraft while supporting current operations and the flight following 

center.

Protect our markets by providing superior 
technology and service

2014 FLYHT
PLAN

OBJECTIVES FOR 2014 INLCUDE:

•  Expanded our STC list with activation STCs for the B767-200/300 
from 
  and  B737-700/800 

from  TCCA  and  on 

the  B777 

the FAA.

•  Launched  the  Dragon:  Responded  to  an  emerging  trend  in  iPad 
connectivity and coupled it with our core competencies in aircraft 
communications  and  reporting  to  provide  a  light  weight  portable 

  product for helicopters and general aviation. 

Become cash flow positive in 2013

•  Closer  to  cash  flow    positive  by  the  end  of  2013,  as  the  result 
  of revenue growth of 23.7%, an operating loss decrease of 16.8% 
  and a decrease in cash used in operating activities of 36.4%. 

• Increase installations in China to meet mandate;

• Install on two business aircraft OEMs;

• Expand service modules to increase revenues;

• Pursue additional commercial OEM opportunity; and

• Positive cash flow from operations.

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REVENUE SOURCES

REVENUE BASED ON LOCATION

12.7%

8.2%

33.8%

45.3%

AFIRS UpTime Sales: 33.8%

AFIRS UpTime Usage: 45.3%

Services: 12.7%

Parts: 8.2%

Dollar amounts available 
on page 25.

AFIRS UPTIME USAGE GROWTH

$3,853,788

48.1%

$549,718

6.9%

$1,047,979

13.1%

350000

300000

250000

200000

150000

100000

50000

0

$4,000,000

$3,500,000

$3,000,000

$2,500,000

$2,000,000

$1,500,000

$1,000,000

$500,000

$460,184

5.8%

$1,391,446

17.4%

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

$8,000,364

Flight Hours

Recurring Revenue

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$697,249

8.7%

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NORTH AMERICAEUROPEAUSTRALASIAASIACENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICATOTALAFRICA & MIDDLE EASTAFIRS 228 UPDATE

THE AFIRS 228 IS FLYHT’S NEXT GENERATION COMMUNICATIONS 
TECHNOLOGY. HERE’S A SUMMARY OF HOW ITS DEVELOPMENT 
HAS PROGRESSED OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS.

2011
FLYHT brought AFIRS 228 development in-house

First AFIRS 228 demonstration May 2011 in Chester, UK

Activation STCs received for AFIRS 228 on Boeing 747-200, ATR 42/72 
and Boeing 777 from Transport Canada 

First  European  Aviation  Safety  Agency  (“EASA”)  activation  STC  for 
Hawker 987 series

Activation STCs received on Bombardier CRJ 900, Hawker 987 series 
from TCCA

Introduced  the  next  version  of  the  AFIRS  228,  the  AFIRS  228S  to 
enable ACARS over Iridium

2012
54 AFIRS 228B and six AFIRS 228S units built 

Contract  with  L-3  to  deliver  228S  for  installation  on  Airbus  A320 
production line

Option to install 228B on the factory floor at Bombardier for Chinese 
customers

2013 
An agreement is made with Jabil Defense and Aerospace Services, to 
manufacture the AFIRS 228 product line

Activation STC received for the AFIRS 228 on Boeing 777 from the 
FAA, and Boeing 767-200/300, 737-700/800 from TCCA

AFIRS 228 approved for use on SITA and ARINC which enables it to 
send ACARS messages through Iridium

AFIRS  228S  passed  ICE  certification  for  the  commercial  use  on  the 
Iridium satellite network

FLYHT assessed the 
current market and 
responded with a new 
product...

INTRODUCING 
THE DRAGON

In November 2013 FLYHT introduced the Dragon as its latest product. The Dragon is 
a lightweight portable satellite communications device that is coupled with the iPad 
to bring existing FLYHT technology to new customers around the globe. 

FLYHT  addressed  the  current  market  and  responded  with  a  new 
product, called the Dragon, to meet the demand of the growing small 
aircraft, business jet and helicopter operators. The Dragon enables a 
new level of connectivity previously not available to general aviation 
operators. 

FEATURES
As  with  FLYHT’s  AFIRS  product  line,  the  Dragon  uses  the  Iridium 
satellite network to bring global communications to aircraft operators. 
That means when they’re flying, they’re not alone. The Dragon enables 
two-way text messaging through the iPad or iPad Mini so pilots can 
send  messages  to  dispatch  and  receive  weather  and  flight-critical 
information. 

The device is portable so it allows operators the flexibility of using it 
where and when they need it. FLYHT does not have to secure STCs, 
which are costly and take time to obtain, because the device is not 
installed on an aircraft. It is also an affordable satellite communications 
device  for  operators,  allowing  them  greater  operational  awareness 
and connectivity, wherever they fly.  

The Dragon also comes with a satellite phone enabled by the Iridium 
satellite network for rapid, reliable and private communication channel 
from  the  cockpit  to  the  ground.  In  the  event  of  an  emergency,  the 
single-touch emergency button directs the call to a pre-programmed 
contact on the ground. 

The Dragon also meets the need of operators required to comply with 
specific regulations for flight following. With the Dragon, operators 
will know where their aircraft are and better respond to scheduling 
and maintenance issues as they arise. 

The  Dragon  gives  operators  information  to  make  key  decisions. 
UpTime, FLYHT’s ground based software, is the interface for operators 
to track aircraft information and respond accordingly. Collecting and 
monitoring the time the aircraft are on the ground or on route to a 
destination is important to determine crew pay, crew duty time and 
maintenance tracking. The Dragon allows operators to record these 
times  on  the  iPad  and  sends  the  information  to  the  operator.  This 
increases the accuracy and speed of the reporting with far less labour 
from the staff and crew and eliminates the paper process.  

MARKET
The Dragon has a global market as a product for tens of thousands of 
general aviation enthusiasts, corporate jet and helicopter operators. It 
has been tested and approved to meet the ADCC requirements for a 
satellite communications device on aircraft in China. At a cost of under 
$10,000 per unit, the Dragon will support operators world-wide while 
generating recurring revenues for FLYHT. 

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2013 MAJOR 
ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONTRACTS:  In  2013  FLYHT  signed  a  total  of  seven 
contracts with customers worldwide. Of the aircraft contracted, 26 
were for the AFIRS 220, 21 for the AFIRS 228 and five were for the 
Dragon.

JANUARY  2:  FLYHT  signed  a  contract  with  a  domestic 
Nigerian airline for the AFIRS 220 on five Airbus A319 and A320 
aircraft.

JANUARY  7:  FLYHT  executed  an  agreement  with  Jabil 
Defense and Aerospace Services, to manufacture the AFIRS 228 
product line. 

Scott Gebicke, President of Jabil Defense & Aerospace Services 
and VP Global Business Units said: “FLYHT and the AFIRS product 
represent a disruptive innovation that can transform avionics data 
management  and  dissemination.  We  are  proud  to  help  FLYHT 
deliver the highest quality certified product to its growing customer 
base  and  will  continue  to  support  them  in  the  development  and 
delivery of their product family.”

MAY  3:  FLYHT  received  a  purchase  order  from  a  major 
avionics integrator for AFIRS 228 equipment for seven Lockheed 
C-130 Hercules aircraft owned and operated by a Middle Eastern 
country’s air force. 

Bill Tempany, President and CEO of FLYHT stated: “We are excited 
to continue our success in the global C-130 upgrade programs and 
look forward to supplying the major global avionic integrators with 
the many benefits AFIRS 228 provides airlines. This is the second 
Middle Eastern air force to employ FLYHT’s technology.”

MAY  8:  FLYHT  appointed  Mr.  Derek  Graham  as  Chief 
Operating Officer.

MAY 15: FLYHT signed a contract with a Maldivian airline to 
install AFIRS 220 on one Boeing 757 and the AFIRS 228B on two 
Boeing 767 aircraft.

MAY 28: FLYHT announced it closed the final tranche of its 
previously announced debt offering of non-convertible debentures. 
FLYHT closed on an aggregate $2.1 million of debentures (pursuant 
to two tranches) which FLYHT anticipates will be sufficient to meet 
anticipated liquidity needs. 

JUNE 26: FLYHT received an activation STC for the AFIRS 
228 on the Boeing 777 aircraft from the FAA. 

Bill Tempany, President and CEO of FLYHT stated: “FLYHT has been 
diligently working towards securing the Boeing 777 STC from the 
FAA.  This  popular  aircraft  is  flown  around  the  world  by  several 
of  our  existing  customers  as  well  as  several  prospects  we  are 
pursuing. The receipt of this activation STC is the first from the FAA 
for the AFIRS 228.”

JULY  19:  FLYHT  reported  that  the  AFIRS  228  has  been 
approved for use on the SITA network as a result of the completion 
of SITA’s VHF AIRCOM Qualification (“VAQ”) testing in Montreal, 
Canada.    For  AFIRS  228  to  be  qualified  and  validated  to  send 
ACARS  and  other  Datalink  messages  over  the  SITA  network  it 
was a requirement that the Satcom system pass SITA’s VAQ and 
compliance procedures.

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NOVEMBER  6: FLYHT reported that its Chinese partner 
Skyblue  Technology  Development  Co.  Ltd.  issued  a  press  release 
updating its commitment with FLYHT.

Skyblue  stated  “We  are  pleased  to  announce  today  that  we  have 
received  commitments  from  the  first  seven  airlines  we  have  been 
working  on  to  install  the  FLYHT  AFIRS  solution  over  the  next  three 
years and they have placed orders with us for 218 units. Installation of 
these is anticipated to commence in first quarter 2014 and we plan to 
add other airlines to this list in the coming months.”

NOVEMBER 7:  FLYHT received an activation STC for the 
AFIRS 228 on the Boeing 737- 700/800 series aircraft from TCCA.

NOVEMBER  12:  FLYHT  signed  a  contract  with  a  South 
American cargo airline for AFIRS on 12 Boeing 737-400 and 12 ATR-
200 aircraft. The airline is a cargo carrier with plans to be the dominant 
cargo  carrier  in  the  region  with  an  integrated  ground  and  air  cargo 
operation. The company intends to use AFIRS as a key component of 
its paperless operational strategy, which is designed to reduce total 
operating costs and increase efficiencies.

Bill Tempany, President and CEO of FLYHT stated: “We are excited to 
be partnering with an operator who has a similar vision to ours and 
can see the competitive advantage of AFIRS for operational control 
and cost savings. We are confident that our AFIRS-based solutions will 
enable our customer’s vision.”

NOVEMBER  25:  FLYHT  introduced  the  Dragon  as  an 
exciting  new  member  of  the  FLYHT  family  of  products.  The  Dragon 
is  a  revolutionary,  lightweight,  portable  satellite  communications 
device  that blends existing FLYHT technology with that of the iPad. 
FLYHT developed the new product to meet a growing demand from 
small  aircraft,  business  jet  and  helicopter  operators  for  a  satellite 
communications solution similar to AFIRS. 

Bill Tempany, President and CEO of FLYHT stated: “We are very excited 
to gain access into a new market with the Dragon, previously out of 
reach  for  our  products.  The  tens  of  thousands  of  general  aviation 
enthusiasts, corporate jet and helicopter operators will now be able 
to take full advantage of FLYHT’s revolutionary technology. The device 
has  been  tested  and  approved  by  the  ADCC  of  China  for  input  into 
their Global Aircraft Management System (“GAMS”). We are looking 
forward to a rapid adoption of the technology by aviators globally.”

DECEMBER 3: FLYHT announced an agreement to provide 
through Datang Mobile Aviation division, the AFIRS 228 real-time data 
communications and SATCOM solution complete with FLYHTStream. 
The  system  for  Satcom  voice  and  all  other  data  services  has  been 
successfully  installed  on  the  ARJ21  and  used  during  icing  tests  for 
the final validation of the Type Certificate for this aircraft. The ARJ21 
has been under development by COMAC and certification testing by 
AVIC for several years and to date, has ordered 415 units from Chinese 
airlines, customers in Pakistan and various African countries. The first 
customer deliveries of the aircraft are expected in late 2014.

DECEMBER 4:  FLYHT announced agreements with three 
investor relations (“IR”) firms for services into 2014. The lead IR firm 
will remain The Howard Group Inc. with continued support from Bristol 
Institutional Relations, a division of Bristol Capital Ltd. and the addition 
of Kin Communications Inc., who will add a retail presence to the 2014 
investor relations strategy.

DECEMBER 10: FLYHT announced the sale and shipment 
of  five  of  its  recently  released  Dragon  products  to  DAC  Aviation 
International  Ltee./DAC  Aviation  (EA)  Ltd.  (“DAC”)  for  five  Cessna 
Caravan Aircraft to provide voice and data services in support of their 
humanitarian missions in Africa. 

DECEMBER 24: FLYHT announced the exercise of warrants 
and stock options for an aggregate of $6,087,733 to date in Q4 of 2013.

JULY 30: FLYHT reported that the AFIRS 228 has been approved 
for  use  on  the  ARINC  network  to  provide  ACARS  over  Iridium 
messages.  The  approval  was  the  result  of  completion  of  ARINC’s 
GLOBALink/Iridium  Phase  3  AQP  testing  in  Annapolis,  Maryland, 
which required AFIRS 228 to have the ability to send ACARS and other 
Datalink messages over the ARINC network through Iridium.

Bill  Tempany,  President  and  CEO  of  FLYHT  stated:  “This  is  a  key 
milestone  for  the  Company  and  its  customers.    To  successfully 
pass the AQP testing on the first attempt is not the industry norm. 
We  are  thrilled  that  the  certification  program  for  FLYHT’s  products 
is  proceeding  as  smoothly  as  planned,  which  is  the  result  of  the 
highly  skilled  and  dedicated  team  that  FLYHT  has  assembled.  The 
certification  of  the  AFIRS  228  opens  an  expanded  market  to  major 
carriers requiring the AOI capability for FANS or CPDLC compliance for 
FLYHT. These approvals underpin an aggressive marketing push, which 
is well underway.”

AUGUST 16: FLYHT  reported that it received an activation 
STC for its AFIRS 228 on the Boeing 767-200/300 series aircraft from 
TCCA.

AUGUST 26: FLYHT’s AFIRS 228 received ICE certification 
from Iridium for the commercial use of the AFIRS 228S on the Iridium 
satellite network. 

Bill  Tempany,  President  and  CEO  of  FLYHT  stated:  “This  is  a  key 
milestone for the Company and its customers. The ICE certification is 
another important step in the process of the AFIRS 228 development 
and allows activation of the units on the Iridium satellite network. We 
are pleased to continue to complete these tests on schedule and are 
excited to see shipment of these products occurring on schedule to all 
of our customers. All of the building blocks are coming into place for 
a very bright future and the AFIRS 228 product continues to show its 
strengths through the thorough testing it is being subjected to.”

SEPTEMBER 23: FLYHT signed a contract with a Nigerian 
airline for AFIRS 220 on four Boeing 737 aircraft. 

NOVEMBER 4: FLYHT signed a contract with an eastern 
European  airline  for  AFIRS  on  four  Boeing  757.  The  airline  will  use 
AFIRS to provide real-time flight data monitoring. 

Bill Tempany, President and CEO of FLYHT stated: “We are excited to 
be catching a great opportunity in a part of the world that is expanding 
and needing global communications and data tools. We see the growth 
potential in Russia and the former Soviet countries as a strong growth 
market for us”.

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TO OUR 
SHAREHOLDERS

A YEAR OF BUILDING STRENGTH

To our shareholders and loyal supporters;

2013 saw the culmination of many efforts that have consumed our company for several years. The final certification and delivery of an AFIRS 228S, 
the commercialization of the AFIRS 228B, the announcement and shipment of the Dragon and the completion of the program with L-3 for factory 
installation of AFIRS on the Airbus A320 are all major accomplishments for our company. 

As we continue to progress in 2014 here’s a review of what we achieved from our 2013 objectives.

Major Airbus operator for fleet retrofit 2013 and begin shipping from Airbus factory by late 2013

Important milestones during the year included the receipt of certification for the AFIRS 228S from SITA and ARINC in July 2013 to send ACARS 
messages over Iridium. The ACARS aviation protocol has been a mainstay of communicating air traffic messages for over 50 years. SITA and ARINC 
are the only two organizations approved to route those messages on the ground and from the ground to airborne equipment. In 2011 Iridium was 
approved to carry those messages by satellite instead of traditional VHF radio. With the certifications received from SITA and ARINC as well as the ICE 
certification in August of last year, AFIRS 228S can provide safety services voice and data communications between pilots and air traffic controllers. 
This capability was an original goal in the initiation of the AFIRS 228 project.

Continued development and receipt of certifications led to the first factory install shipment of AFIRS 228S in December of 2013 to a major European 
operator of Airbus A320 aircraft. The initial shipments achieved a small royalty payment in 2013. The initial deployment of these units will not generate 
recurring revenue for us as the ACARS over Iridium revenues go to the two ACARS providers, though we are working to secure the voice and Electronic 
Flight Bag (“EFB”) data revenues for FLYHT and will expand services to those customers over time as we gain a foothold with major carriers from 
having our hardware on their fleets.

In 2014, FLYHT will continue to participate in working groups of the Airlines Electronic Engineering Committee (“AEEC”) and the Radio Technical 
Commission for Aeronautics (“RTCA”) that set industry standards, influence regulations and create value for airlines and the aviation industry. FLYHT’s 
involvement enables a voice among industry participants, gains insight into customer needs and allows the company to better prepare AFIRS for 
industry requirements. 

Priority to drive a substantially higher valuation through accelerated revenue growth and profitability

While we did not become cash flow positive in 2013 as we had hoped, we moved closer as the result of revenue growth of 23.7%. We will continue to 
strive to be cash flow positive throughout 2014. The increase in revenues is an outstanding achievement in our view because we did not finish many of 
the major products until the fourth quarter of the year. These project completions put us in good stead going forward to achieve even stronger growth 
in revenues, become a self-sustaining cash flow positive organization and start to show returns for the loyal shareholders who have been with us for 
many years. 

We continued to reduce our cash burn, seen in the decrease in cash used in operating activities of 36.4% and the decrease of 16.8% in our operating 
losses. It is important to note that the engineering work associated with STC development is shown as R&D and therefore will always be an expense 
due to our continued expansion of STCs on different aircraft types. 

One of the most exciting developments in 2013 was the exercise of warrants at the end of the year by shareholders. We were very pleased when 
all but 1.2 million of the 16.5 million $0.40 warrants expiring in December 2013 were exercised contributing to 2013’s total of $6,144,886. The cash 
brought in from those warrants will be used to pay off our debts and we plan to have the convertible debenture converted this year or we will be 
repaying it in December. Even with the move of the principal payment of the $3,159,000, for that debenture into current liabilities, we have positive 
modified working capital and that is the measure we will be watching closely to make sure it continues to grow throughout the coming year.

Build on our strategic relationships to accelerate growth

We built on our strategic relationships in China to secure a partner to provide our products to AVIC and COMAC and see our continued strength in the 
China market as being a strong part of our core competencies acknowledged by shareholders. 

China continued to expand with the installation of over 30 units now in place, an order in hand for another 218 units and the agreement to put AFIRS 
on as standard fit on the ARJ21 fleet (a twin engine airliner under development by COMAC). We are confident we have strengthened our position in 
China and that 2014 and beyond will be very good years for us in that market. 

NetJets has used our system for eight months and have indicated they are very pleased with the results. We are currently working with them to 
identify a NetJets internal sponsor to move the program forward. As with everything in the aviation industry, it will take time but we are confident 
the end result will be very positive. 

We continue to expand our presence with our three partners doing C-130 upgrades and as these time-tried aircraft come up for renewal, we plan to 
be an important part of their communications infrastructure.

Protect our markets by providing superior technology and service

As for protecting our markets with superior technology, we took an immerging trend, iPad connectivity, and coupled it with our core competencies in 
UpTime with Iridium to provide a lightweight portable product for helicopters and general aviation aircraft, the Dragon. We will continue to expand 
and protect our markets by providing innovative products to the industry.

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Our team at FLYHT has been working hard to achieve our desired results and objectives. It is always a pat on the back when we receive customer 
feedback on the quality of our work. Here is some recent recognition we received.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

“I have worked Tech Pubs for over 30 years and worked from various source data. I have seen many levels of quality. Working from your ICA and STC for 
the B767 AFIRS 220 data, I must say it is the most pristine documentation I have ever seen! Your content stands out head and shoulders above the rest.”

“FIRST [Fuel Initiative Reporting System Tracker] is a key element to any fuel conservation initiative, it is the big “M” within the PEMC framework – Plan, 
Execute, Measure, Correct. And the system does it accurately and timely, always.“

“FLYHT knowledge and flexibility to accommodate specific requirements is remarkable and makes the AFIRS and FIRST solutions a “must have” solution 
for the aviation companies engaged to be the most efficient as possible in terms of fuel usage.”

2014 OBJECTIVES

As with last year, we have published a list of objectives that management will aim for in 2014.

The objectives are:

• Increase China installs to meet mandate

• Install on two business aircraft OEMs

• Expand service modules to increase revenues

• Pursue additional commercial OEM opportunity

• Positive cash flow from operations

Already in 2014 we have seen some positive news when in February we were recognized as a top ten performer in the Technology & Life Sciences 
Category of the 2014 TSX Venture 50®. The list is a ranking of strong performing companies trading on the TSX Venture Exchange. This marks our 
third appearance on the list, previously in 2008 and 2010, and we plan to continue to grow in the coming year. 

We trust that 2014 is going to be a memorable year for FLYHT and want to thank our shareholders, our staff, our suppliers and customers who have 
been with us through thick and thin and assure everyone we are working toward a bright and positive future.

Bill Tempany, Chief Executive Officer

This  management  discussion  and  analysis  (“MD&A”)  is  as  of  April 
14,  2014  and  should  be  read  in  conjunction  with  the  audited  annual 
consolidated  financial  statements  of  FLYHT  Aerospace  Solutions  Ltd. 
(“FLYHT” or the “Company”) as at and for the years ended December 
31, 2013 and 2012 and the accompanying notes. Additional information 
with respect to FLYHT can be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The 
Company  has  prepared  its  December  31,  2013  consolidated  financial 
statements  in  accordance  with  International  Financial  Reporting 
Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by the International Accounting Standards 
Board (“IASB”). The Company’s accounting policies are provided in note 
3 to the consolidated financial statements.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
The Company reports its financial results in accordance with IFRS or 
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (”GAAP”). It also occasionally 
uses  certain  non-GAAP  financial  measures,  such  as  working  capital, 
modified  working  capital,  and  loss  before  research  and  development 
(“R&D”). FLYHT defines working capital as current assets less current 
liabilities.  The  Company  defines  modified  working  capital  as  current 
assets  less  current  liabilities  not  including  customer  deposits  or  the 
current portion of unearned revenue.  A clearer picture of short-term net 
cash requirements can be drawn by excluding these two items because 
those  customer  deposits  and  unearned  revenue  are  nonrefundable. 
Loss  before  R&D  is  defined  as  the  net  loss  before  the  direct  costs 
associated with R&D. These non-GAAP financial measures are always 
clearly indicated. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial 
measures provide investors and analysts with useful information so they 
can better understand the financial results and perform a better analysis 
of the Company’s growth and profitability potential. Since non-GAAP 
financial  measures  do  not  have  a  standardized  definition,  they  may 
differ from the non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. 
The  Company  strongly  encourages  investors  to  review  its  financial 
statements and other publicly filed reports in their entirety and not rely 
on a single non-GAAP measure.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This  discussion  includes  certain  statements  that  may  be  deemed 
“forward-looking statements” that are subject to risks and uncertainty. 
All statements, other than statements of historical facts included in this 
discussion, including, without limitation, those regarding the Company’s 
financial  position,  business  strategy,  projected  costs,  future  plans, 
projected  revenues,  objectives  of  management  for  future  operations, 
the  Company’s  ability  to  meet  any  repayment  obligations,  the  use  of 
non-GAAP financial measures, trends in the airline industry, the global 
financial outlook, expanding markets, R&D of next generation products 
and any government assistance in financing such developments, foreign 
exchange  rate  outlooks,  new  revenue  streams  and  sales  projections, 
cost  increases  as  related  to  marketing,  R&D  (including  AFIRS  228), 

administration  expenses,  and  litigation  matters,  may  be  or  include 
forward-looking  statements.  Although  the  Company  believes  the 
expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based 
on a number of reasonable assumptions regarding the Canadian, U.S., 
and  global  economic  environments,  local  and  foreign  government 
policies/regulations  and  actions,  and  assumptions  made  based  upon 
discussions to date with the Company’s customers and advisers, such 
statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results 
or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking 
statements. 

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in 
the forward-looking statements include but are not limited to production 
rates, timing for product deliveries and installations, Canadian, U.S., and 
foreign government activities, volatility of the aviation market for FLYHT’s 
products and services, factors that result in significant and prolonged 
disruption of air travel worldwide, U.S. military activity, market prices, 
foreign exchange rates, continued availability of capital and financing, 
and  general  economic,  market,  or  business  conditions  in  the  aviation 
industry, worldwide political stability or any effect those may have on 
the Company’s customer base. Investors are cautioned that any such 
statements are not guarantees of future performance, and that actual 
results or developments may differ materially from those projected in 
the forward-looking statements.

Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such 
forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance 
that such expectations will prove to have been correct. The Company 
cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with any 
forward-looking  statements;  accordingly,  readers  should  not  place 
undue  reliance  on  forwardlooking  statements.  The  forward-looking 
statements  contained  herein  are  current  only  as  of  the  date  of  this 
document. The Company disclaims any intentions or obligation to update 
or revise any forward-looking statements or comments as a result of any 
new information, future event or otherwise, unless such disclosure is 
required by law.

OVERVIEW
FLYHT  is  a  designer,  developer  and  service  provider  of  innovative 
solutions to the global aerospace industry. The Company’s solutions are 
designed to improve the productivity and profitability of its customers 
and enable communication between pilots and ground support. FLYHT’s 
tools deliver data from the aircraft to operations groups on the ground, 
on  demand.  The  Company’s  products  are  available  for  commercial, 
business  and  military  aircraft.  FLYHT’s  emergency  data  streaming 
program, FLYHTStreamTM, can stream position reports and data from an 
aircraft in flight to ground support in real time.

FLYHT’s products and services, featured below, are marketed globally 
by a team of employees and agents based in Canada, the United States, 
China, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Ireland, Abu Dhabi, and Argentina.

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AFIRS™ UPTIME™

FLYHT FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

UNDERFLOOR STOWAGE UNIT

FLYHT’s Automated Flight Information Reporting System (“AFIRS”) is a 
device installed on aircraft and monitors hundreds of essential functions 
from the plane and the black box. AFIRS sends the information to the 
UpTime server on the ground, which stores and relays the data to the airline 
in real time. Airlines use this information to increase passenger safety, 
improve  productivity,  maximize  efficiency  and  enhance  profitability.  In 
addition to its data monitoring functions, AFIRS provides voice and text 
messaging capabilities that give pilots the ability to communicate with 
ground support. FLYHT also builds value added applications for operators 
such  as  FLYHTStream  and  the  FLYHT  Fuel  Management  System  that 
run on the AFIRS hardware and its UpTime servers. FLYHT offers global 
satellite  coverage,  providing  service  to  whoever  needs  it,  when  they 
need it, anywhere on the planet.

The AFIRS 220 has been FLYHT’s signature product since 2004. The unit 
has received regulatory certification for installation in approximately 30 
widely used commercial aircraft brands and models.

FLYHT’s  AFIRS  228  device  continues  to  demonstrate  its  value  in  the 
marketplace.  In  2013,  it  achieved  new  certification  requirements  for 
Supplemental Type Certificates (“STCs”) and safety services messaging. 
FLYHT  sold  another  21  AFIRS  228  units  during  the  year.  The  unit  has 
received regulatory certification for installation on approximately eight 
widely used commercial aircraft brands and models.

The 228 incorporates improvements over the 220 in several important 
areas:  processing  capacity,  data  transmission  characteristics  and 
programmability.  The  228’s  features  cater  to  the  evolving  needs  of 
airlines  by  providing  a  flexible  product  that  is  programmed  for  the 
information they need. AFIRS 228 is an addition to FLYHT’s product line, 
not  a  replacement  for  the  220.  The  Company  will  continue  to  sell  its 
AFIRS 220.

FLYHTSTREAM™

On July 12, 2012 the BEA - the French Civil Aviation Safety Investigation 
Authority - published their final report on the June 1st 2009 accident of 
Air France flight AF 447 from Rio de Janeiro to Paris. In the report the 
BEA recommends “…that EASA and ICAO make mandatory as quickly 
as possible, for airplanes making public transport flights with passengers 
over maritime or remote areas, triggering of data transmission to facilitate 
localisation as soon as an emergency situation is detected on board”.

FLYHT is the only aerospace company that has demonstrated the ability 
to fulfill the BEA’s recommendation. 

FLYHT’s patent-pending technology FLYHTStream is a revolutionary new 
technology that performs real-time triggered alerting and black-box data 
streaming in the event of an emergency on the aircraft. FLYHTStream  
uses AFIRS’ onboard logic and processing capabilities on the aircraft in 
combination with UpTime’s ground-based servers to interpret and route 
alerts and messages from the aircraft in trouble to parties on the ground 
that need to know such as the airline, operation centers and regulators.

The  FLYHT  Fuel  Management  System  is  a  powerful  way  to  focus 
attention  on  areas  of  greatest  savings  potential  automatically,  and  to 
provide the information necessary to make decisions about the operation. 
Most airlines currently rely on a system of reports, manually generated 
and analyzed to make fuel savings decisions within the operation. This 
is time-consuming and relies on the user to calculate areas of potential 
by  cross-referencing  a  great  number  of  queries.  The  FLYHT  Fuel 
Management System is not just a report-generation tool; it is a dynamic, 
interactive application that answers key questions by generating alerts 
and providing the user with the ability to quickly identify trends. FLYHT 
designed  this  unique  application  that  highlights  exceptions  to  best 
practices, provides quick drill downs to spot the root cause of issues, and 
identifies trends. It is an intuitive tool that enables fuel managers to act 
on information instead of compiling and analyzing data.

FIRST
The Fuel Initiative Reporting System Tracker (“FIRST”) is a component of 
the FLYHT Fuel Management System (FIRST can also be purchased as a 
stand-alone module) that eliminates uncertainty about the effectiveness 
of an airline’s fuel savings initiatives. The system allows operators to 
customize  and  choose  settings  that  are  important  to  their  operation. 
It  uses  real-time  flight  data  acquired  from  the  aircraft’s  onboard 
systems, and presents the data to operations personnel in an easy to 
read dashboard. The dashboard compares how pilots are operating the 
aircraft to how they could be flying in order to maximize efficiency and 
fuel  savings.  Where  compliance  has  not  been  met,  associated  costs, 
in  a  dollar  amount,  are  shown.  The  tool  is  de-identified  to  meet  pilot 
union requirements, but can be filtered to display performance by pilot 
if desired.

is  a 

revolutionary, 

THE DRAGON™
lightweight,  portable  satellite 
The  Dragon 
communications  device  that  blends  existing  FLYHT  technology  with 
that of the iPad. FLYHT developed the new product to meet a growing 
demand from small aircraft, business jet and helicopter operators for a 
satellite communications solution similar to AFIRS. 

The device is portable, allowing operators the flexibility to use it where 
and  when  they  need  it.  Because  the  Dragon  is  not  installed  on  the 
aircraft, there is no need for STCs. The Dragon allows real-time voice and 
data communications enabled by the Iridium satellite network connected 
through the cockpit and the pilot’s headset, though does not have data 
analysis  or  the  safety  services  capabilities  of  other  AFIRS  products. 
An iPad application acts as an interface for the user in the cockpit to 
send and receive messages, such as weather updates, from the ground. 
Another key feature is flight following, so operators always know where 
their assets are in the sky.

The Underfloor Stowage Unit offers the flight crew additional stowage 
space in the cockpit. With this addition, manuals are always within reach 
of the seated crew and are kept safe, dry and clean inside the stowage 
unit. In addition, safety equipment and other items required by the flight 
crew can be accessed any time throughout the flight without leaving 
the cockpit. The stowage unit is certified to be installed in Bombardier 
CRJ series, Challenger and DHC-8s and can also be installed in other 
aircraft types.

SYSTEM APPROVALS

A Supplemental Type Certificate (“STC”) is an airworthiness certification 
required to modify an aircraft from its original design and is issued by 
an  aviation  regulator.  FLYHT’s  AFIRS  equipment  is  an  addition  to  an 
aircraft  and  therefore  an  STC  is  required  prior  to  installation.  FLYHT 
has  received  or  applied  for  AFIRS  product  approvals  from  Transport 
Canada  Civil  Aviation  (“TCCA”),  the  Federal  Aviation  Administration 
(“FAA”)  in  the  United  States,  the  European  Aviation  Safety  Agency 
(“EASA”)  in  Europe,  and  the  General  Administration  of  Civil  Aviation 
of China (“CAAC”) for various aircraft models, depending on customer 
requirements.

FLYHT’s  expertise  in  airworthiness  certification  enabled  it  to  join  a 
select group of Canadian companies in October 2008 who are approved 
by  TCCA  as  a  Design  Approval  Organization  (“DAO”).  Very  few 
organizations achieve DAO status because of the time and expertise 
required to meet TCCA standards. FLYHT’s DAO status, along with the 
delegations it has received, allows the Company to obtain and revise its 
own STCs with minimal TCCA oversight. This speeds up the process by 
lessening waiting time, cost and reliance on contractors.

In addition to its DAO status, the Company also has two engineers on 
staff with delegated authority, allowing them to approve electrical and 
structural design aspects of an airworthiness certification. If an issue 
is encountered during the STC process, the delegated staff member(s) 
have  the  authority  to  approve  necessary  changes  and  continue  the 
process without the involvement of an external party.

The process to receive a STC takes some time to complete, but always 
starts with an application for the STC through any one of TCCA, FAA 
or EASA. Generally, FLYHT starts the process with TCCA by opening 
an application with the regulator, after which an STC data package is 
created. The data package consists of the engineering documents that 
outline how the AFIRS equipment will be installed on the aircraft. Once 
the data package and first stage of approvals are granted by the regulator, 
ground and flight tests takes place. To fulfill the flight test requirement, 
FLYHT must have access to the appropriate type and model of aircraft. 
This is done in cooperation with an existing or potential customer. Once 
these tests are completed, FLYHT submits an activation data package 
to TCCA that enables the AFIRS unit to be integrated with the aircraft 
systems. If TCCA approves the submission, an STC is issued. To obtain 
an STC from another regulator, FLYHT prepares an application, which is 

sent through TCCA to the regulator such as FAA, EASA or CAAC along 
with  the  STC  package  previously  approved  by  TCCA.  The  regulator 
reviews the package and issues the STC.

The  time  required  for  the  approval  process  through  TCCA  varies 
depending  on  the  aircraft  and  workloads.  A  general  rule  of  thumb  is 
about three months, with a minimum of another three months if an STC 
is required from another regulator such as FAA, EASA or CAAC.

FLYHT  has  received  STC  approvals  for  AFIRS  220  on  the  following 
aircraft:

• Airbus A319, A320, A321 
• Airbus A330 
• Boeing B737-200, 300, 400, 500 
• Boeing B737-600, 700, 800 
• Boeing B757-200 
• Boeing B767-200, 300 
• Bombardier DHC-8-100, 200, 300, 400 
• Bombardier CRJ100, 200, 440 
• DC-10 
• Fokker F100 
• Hawker Beech 750, 800XP, 850XP, 900XP 
• Viking Air DHC-7 (LSTC)

FLYHT has received STC approvals for AFIRS 228 on the following 
aircraft:

• Airbus A319, 320, 321 
• ATR 42, 72 
• Boeing B737–700, 800 
• Boeing 747-200  
• Boeing B767-200, 300 
• Boeing B777 
• Bombardier CRJ-700, 900  
• Hawker Beech 750, 800XP, 850XP, 900XP

FLYHT has received provisions-only STC approvals for AFIRS 228 on 
the following aircraft and expects full STCs in 2014:

• McDonnell Douglas MD-81, 82, 83, 87, 88

FLYHT has STC applications in process for AFIRS 220, expected to be 
submitted, depending on market requirements, for the following aircraft:

• Embraer Legacy 600

FLYHT has STC applications in process for AFIRS 228, expected to be 
submitted, depending on market requirements, for the following aircraft:

• Boeing B737-200, 300, 400, 500 
• Boeing B747-400 
• Boeing B757-200 
• Bombardier DHC-8-400 
• Dassault Falcon 2000

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In  addition,  the  Company  will  be  filing  the  necessary  documents  to 
obtain approval for the AFIRS 228 for a majority of currently approved 
220  STCs,  depending  on  market  requirements  over  the  next  several 
years.  Portions  of  those  costs,  including  salaries  and  salary  burden, 
will be covered by funding committed by Industry Canada in February 
2011  under  the  Strategic  Aerospace  and  Defence  Initiative  (“SADI”) 
program.

TRENDS AND ECONOMIC FACTORS

FLYHT  examines  the  results  of  growth  and  measurements  made  by 
leading aviation groups in order to determine the health of the industry. 
AFIRS is a technology that can be installed on commercial, business 
or military aircraft while the Company’s latest product, the Dragon, is 
available to the General Aviation market. 

The airline industry saw a 5.2% increase in passenger demand in 2013 
compared  to  the  previous  year.  Load  factors,  meaning  how  close  to 
capacity the flights were for the year, were near record levels at 79.5%, 
up 0.4 percentage points over 2012. Demand in international markets 
expanded at a faster rate (5.4%) than domestic travel (4.9%)1. Global 
freight traffic measured in Freight Tonne Kilometers (“FTK”) was very 
slow at the beginning of 2013 and only grew by 1.4% over the whole 
year. 2014 is expected to be slow year for the cargo market.2 RPK and 
FTK  measure  passenger  and  freight  contributions  to  airline  revenue. 
These are significant measures to determine the health of the industry 
because the larger the increase, the more people are flying, suggesting 
growth in the industry. 

Large  commercial  aircraft  manufacturers  recorded  solid  numbers  for 
deliveries  and  new  orders  in  2013.  Airbus  delivered  626  commercial 
aircraft,  including  1619  gross  orders  beating  the  previous  record  set 
in 2011 by 11 aircraft3. Boeing delivered 648 aircraft in 2013, an 8% 
increase from the previous year. The OEM also had record revenue for 
the year, a 6% increase from 20124. Embraer delivered 90 commercial 
jets in 2013, a decrease from the previous year though they made up 
for it with an increase of the difference in deliveries of business jets5. 
Bombardier delivered 238 aircraft, compared to 233 for the previous 
year. During this same period, Bombardier received 81 firm orders for 
commercial aircraft6. 

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (“GAMA”) reported 
that numbers in worldwide general aviation airplane shipments rose 
4.3% to 2,256 shipments in 2013 from 2,164 in 2012. Total shipments of 
helicopters also increased 7% in the year.7 

FLYHT continues to meet the needs of the aviation industry through the 
introduction of value-added information products and specialty services 
that build customer value and FLYHT revenues from existing and new 
installations.  Key achievements in 2013 were the certification of the 
AFIRS 228S in order to send Aircraft Communications Addressing and 
Reporting System (“ACARS”) messages over Iridium; as well, as the 
Iridium Compatible Environment (“ICE”) certification to send voice and 
data safety services messaging on the Iridium satellite network. The 
Company will continue to participate in industry working groups in 2014 
to  advance  engineering  and  technical  requirements  and  prepare  for 
future development of the AFIRS product line to meet industry needs. 

On the economic side of industry trends, the weakening of the Canadian 
dollar relative to the U.S. dollar during the fourth quarter of 2013 versus 
the  same  quarter  of  2012  had  a  positive  impact  on  the  Company’s 
revenue and income compared to the same quarter of 2012. As a result 
of these movements, the Company’s revenues, which are substantially 
all  denominated  in  U.S.  dollars,  were  higher  than  they  would  have 
been had the foreign exchange rates not changed. It is the standard 
of the aviation industry to conduct business in U.S. dollars.  While the 
majority of the Company’s costs are denominated in Canadian dollars, a 
significant portion of the cost of sales, marketing and component costs 
are  U.S.  dollar  denominated,  and  therefore  create  a  natural  hedge 
against fluctuations of the Canadian dollar.

1. http://www.iata.org/pressroom/pr/Pages/2014-02-06-01.aspx 

2. http://www.iata.org/pressroom/pr/Pages/2014-02-05-01.aspx 

3. http://www.airbus.com/newsevents/news-events-single/detail/airbus- 

  sets-new-records-in-orders-deliveries-and-backlog/  

4. http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2014-01-29-Boeing-Reports-Record-2013- 

  Revenue-EPS-and-Backlog-and-Provides-2014-Guidance 

5. http://www.embraer.com.br/Documents/noticias/008-Results%204Q13- 

Ins-VPF-I-14.pdf 

6. http://www.bombardier.com/en/media-centre/newsList/details.  

  bombardier-inc-q4c2013financialresults20140213.html? 

7. http://www.gama.aero/media-center/press-releases/content/gama- 

  releases-2013-year-end-aircraft-shipment-and-billing-number

CONTRACTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS 
OF FISCAL 2013 

Contracts

FLYHT  Aerospace  Solutions  Ltd.  signed  a  total  of  a  total  of  seven 
contracts on 52 aircraft with customers worldwide. 26 were for the 
AFIRS 220, 21 for the AFIRS 228 and five were for the Dragon.

In January, FLYHT signed a contract with a domestic Nigerian airline for 
the AFIRS 220 on five Airbus A319 and A320 Aircraft.

In  May,  FLYHT  received  a  purchase  order  from  a  major  avionics 
integrator for AFIRS 228 equipment for seven Lockheed C-130 Hercules 
aircraft owned and operated by a Middle Eastern country’s air force. 

Achievements

•  AFIRS  228  was  approved  on  the  SITA  and  ARINC  networks 

to provide ACARS over Iridium messages.

•  AFIRS 228 received the ICE certification for the commercial use of 

the AFIRS 228S on the Iridium satellite network.

•  FLYHT  introduced  the  Dragon  as  an  exciting  new  member  of  the 
FLYHT family of products. The Dragon is a revolutionary, lightweight, 
portable satellite communications device that blends existing FLYHT 
technology with that of the iPad. FLYHT developed the new product 
to  meet  a  growing  demand  from  small  aircraft,  business  jet  and 
helicopter operators for a satellite communications solution similar 
to AFIRS.

Also in May, FLYHT signed a contract with a schedule Maldivian airline 
to install AFIRS 220 on one Boeing 757 and the AFIRS 228B on two 
Boeing 767 aircraft.

•  FLYHT added another commercial OEM to its customer list with the 
agreement  with  Datang  Mobile  Aviation  division  in  China  for  the 

  AFIRS 228 to be standard fit on production ARJ21 aircraft.

In September, FLYHT signed a contract with a Nigerian airline for AFIRS 
220 on four Boeing 737 aircraft. 

•  Shareholders exercised warrants and stock options for an aggregate 

of $6,144,886.

In November, FLYHT signed a contract with an eastern European airline 
for AFIRS on four Boeing 757. 

•  FLYHT received an activation STC in June for the AFIRS 228 on 

the Boeing 777 aircraft from the FAA. 

Also  in  November,  FLYHT  signed  a  contract  with  a  South  American 
cargo airline for AFIRS on 12 Boeing 737-400 and 12 ATR-200 aircraft. 
The airline is a cargo carrier with plans to be the dominant cargo carrier 
in the region with an integrated ground and air cargo operation.

In  December,  FLYHT  announced  the  sale  and  shipment  of  five  of  its 
recently  released  Dragon  products  to  DAC  Aviation  International 
Ltee./DAC Aviation (EA) Ltd. (“DAC”) for five Cessna Caravan Aircraft 
to  provide  voice  and  data  services  in  support  of  their  humanitarian 
missions in Africa.

•  FLYHT received an activation STC in August for its AFIRS 228 on the 
  Boeing 767-200/300 series aircraft from TCCA.

•  In September, FLYHT received an activation STC for the AFIRS 228 

on the Boeing 737- 700/800 series aircraft from TCCA.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

Loss per share (basic & fully diluted)

0.01

0.00

0.01

Quarterly Results

AFIRS UpTime sales

AFIRS UpTime usage

Parts 

Services

Revenue

Loss 

Loss before R&D

AFIRS UpTime sales

AFIRS UpTime usage

Parts 

Services

Revenue

Loss 

Loss before R&D

Loss per share (basic & fully diluted)

Selected Annual Information

Q4 2013
$

592,483

1,080,503

79,716

184,055

Q3 2013
$

Q2 2013
$

583,742

1,009,837

881,903

307,588

409,804

846,438

61,586

245,573

Q1 2013
$

521,777

815,874

206,672

172,813

1,936,757

2,183,037

2,163,434

1,717,136

1,438,795

615,950

1,038,283

745,444

174,987

680,936

Q4 2012
$

1,063,933

774,657

85,138

296,673

Q3 2012
$

555,413

799,872

48,591

145,885

Q2 2012
$

581,290

756,705

19,168

227,312

2,220,401

1,549,761

1,584,475

1,115,169

621,446

40,436

0.00

133,102

1,954,303

2,174,901

290,563

1,183,274

961,742

0.00

0.02

0.02

970,136

281,570

0.01

Q1 2012
$

264,148

760,392

49,523

41,106

Liquidity and Capital Resource

The Company’s cash at December 31, 2013 increased to $5,184,803 from $676,246 at December 31, 2012. The Company has an available operating 
line of $250,000 that was undrawn as at December 31, 2013. The operating line bears an interest rate of Canadian chartered bank prime plus 1.5%, 
and is secured by assignment of cash collateral and a general security agreement.

At December 31, 2013, the Company had negative working capital of $894,887 compared to negative $2,772,247 as of December 31, 2012, an 
improvement of $1,877,360. Neither customer deposits, nor the current portion of unearned revenue are refundable, and if those two items are not 
included in the working capital calculation, the resulting modified working capital at December 31, 2013 would be positive $760,174 compared to 
positive $742,068 at December 31, 2012. 

The Company funded 2013 operations primarily through cash received from sales, the proceeds of private placements, and funding received through 
the SADI grant program. If the costs associated with R&D were factored out, there would have been an increase in cash of $6,703,863. It is expected 
that R&D expenses will continue to decrease as the AFIRS 228 project moves into the next phase of enhancements and the finished product continues 
to generate revenues. The resulting increase in cash inflows from sales will reduce the requirement for further funding. The Company believes that if 
funding is required to meet cash flow requirements in 2014, it will be able to do so either through debt or equity instruments.

Cash and cash equivalents 

Restricted cash 

Trade and other receivables 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

Inventory 

December 31,
2013

December 31,
2012

$

5,184,803

250,000

784,426

145,554

$

676,246

250,000

1,209,497

99,464

1,308,243

1,663,918

Trade payables and accrued liabilities 

(3,704,496)

  (3,658,254)

Variance

$

4,508,557

-

(425,071)

46,090

(355,675)

(46,242)

1,613,411

Unearned revenue

Loans and borrowings 

Finance lease obligations 

Current tax liabilities

Working capital 

Unearned revenue

Customer deposits

Modified working capital

(1,103,834)

  (2,717,245)

(3,745,513)

     (271,832)

(3,473,681)

(13,175)

      (19,963)

(895)

        (4,078)

6,788

3,183

(894,887)

(2,772,247)

1,877,360

1,103,834

2,717,245

(1,613,411)

551,227

760,174

797,070

742,068

(245,843)

18,106

Assets

Non-current financial liabilities

Revenue

Comprehensive loss

Comprehensive loss per share – basic & fully diluted

2013
$

8,435,962

1,992,028

8,000,364

4,063,164

0.03

2012
$

4,968,972

3,118,142

6,469,806

4,883,752

0.04

2011
$

5,509,709

2,519,337

5,467,199

6,543,049

0.06

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As  of  December  31,  2013,  the  Canadian  equivalent  of  the  Company’s  outstanding  accounts  payable  to  Sierra  Nevada  Corporation  (“SNC”)  was 
$1,921,384 (December 31, 2012: $1,790,571) relating to their involvement with the development of the AFIRS 228. The outstanding amount in USD 
remained unchanged from 2012 to 2013.  If this amount was removed from the working capital it would be positive $1,026,497 at December 31, 
2013 and negative $981,676 at December 31, 2012. As well, the modified working capital would be a positive $2,681,558 at December 31, 2013 and 
positive $2,532,639 at December 31, 2012. As reported in the 2010 Annual Report the development effort for the AFIRS 228 program was split into 
four general modules: (1) hardware, (2) board support software (both developed by a Calgary contractor), (3) Embedded Logic Applications (“ELA”) 
(developed by FLYHT staff in Calgary), and (4) core software (the responsibility of SNC). Late in 2010, it was recognized by management that progress 
on the AFIRS 228 program was on track for year end delivery for the hardware, board support software and ELA. However, time estimates to complete 
the core software continued to slip and costs had escalated. In the third quarter of 2011, management of FLYHT reviewed the state of the core 
software development with SNC in order to develop a plan and prepare for the transition from a SNC deliverable to FLYHT maintained software. It was 
determined by management that the best course of action to successfully complete the 228 in a timely fashion was to repatriate the core software 
development to Calgary and build a team around the existing resources of FLYHT’s Calgary based contractors and staff. The transition occurred in 
February 2011, and as anticipated, the first customer test flight was completed before the end of 2011. Full certification has begun to meet the timelines 
required by our current customers and prospects. The current accounts payable amount outstanding of $1,921,384 is presently under dispute in the 
courts. See the Contingency section on page 39 for further clarification.

In two tranches on April 18 and May 28, 2013, the Company issued an aggregate $2,110,000 of debentures in a debt offering. The debentures mature 
on June 30, 2016 and bear interest at a rate of 12% per annum on the contributed amounts, which shall be accrued and paid annually in arrears 
commencing December 1, 2013. Purchasers of debentures received a capital discount premium of 10% on the financing, meaning that for every $1.00 
debenture acquired, FLYHT shall owe, on the maturity date, principal equal to $1.10 to the debenture holder. The purchasers of the debentures were 
also issued one common share of the Corporation for every $1.00 principal amount of debentures acquired pursuant to the offering. A total of 2,110,000 
common shares were issued under these tranches. All of the securities issued thereunder were subject to a 4-month hold period. The debentures 
are not listed on any stock exchange and are not convertible into common shares. The debentures are secured against all personal property of 
FLYHT, including FLYHT’s intellectual property and are subordinated in right of payment to all existing and future secured bank and/or governmental 
indebtedness of FLYHT and any existing security already registered against FLYHT’s assets. The fair value of the debenture was determined at the time 
of issue as the difference between the principal value of the debentures and the discounted cash flows assuming an 18% rate.

In 2013 a total of 16,007,102 warrants were exercised, each exercisable into one common share for total proceeds of $6,051,986: 

(a) 1,071,522 warrants were exercised with an exercise price of $0.20 per share for proceeds of $214,304 

(b) 1,365,500 warrants were exercised with an exercise price of $0.30 per share for proceeds of $409,650, and 

(c) 13,570,080 warrants were exercised with an exercise price of $0.40 per share for proceeds of $5,428,032

Also in 2013, a total of 314,000 stock options were exercised for total proceeds of $92,900, with each stock option exercised into one common share:

(a) 224,000 stock options were exercised with an exercise price of $0.25 for proceeds of $56,000, and 

(b) 90,000 stock options were exercised with an exercise price of $0.41 per share for proceeds of $36,900

As at April 14, 2014, FLYHT’s issued and outstanding share capital was 163,045,548.

The achievement of positive earnings before interest and amortization is necessary before the Company can improve liquidity. The Company has 
continued to expand its cash flow potential through its continued marketing drive to clients around the world. Management believes that the Company’s 
installation momentum, conversion of installations to recurring revenue, new revenue streams, and ongoing sales will be sufficient to meet standard 
liquidity requirements going forward. To continue as a going concern, the Company will need to attain profitability and/or obtain additional financing 
to fund ongoing operations. If general economic conditions or the financial condition of a major customer deteriorates, then the Company may have to 
scale back operations to create positive cash flow from existing revenue and/or raise the necessary financing in the capital markets. It is the Company’s 
intention to continue to fund operations by adding revenue and its resulting cash flow as well as continue to manage outgoing cash flows. If the need 
arises due to market opportunities, the Company may meet those needs via the capital markets. These material uncertainties may cast significant 
doubt upon the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Risks and Uncertainties

FLYHT operates in the aviation industry and part of the business involves risks and uncertainties. The Company takes steps to manage these risks, 
though it is important to identify risks that could have a material effect on business or results of operations. Such risks are listed below. The areas 
defined are not inclusive. 

Installations at c-checks

The Company’s product, AFIRS 220, can take approximately 200 person-hours or more to install on an aircraft, depending on the aircraft type and 
crew. Since the box needs a longer period to be installed, the installation is usually scheduled when the aircraft is undergoing its routine c-check or 
scheduled maintenance. The timing of c-checks depends on how many segments the aircraft has flown and is based on the manufacturer’s guidelines, 
though it can take as long as two or three years before an aircraft is out of service for an extended period. Waiting for a c-check for AFIRS installation 
is a risk to the Company because it results in a delay in initial revenue from the sale of the box and the Company does not receive recurring revenue 
connected with the monthly service offerings until the device is installed and running. 

The Company takes steps to mitigate this risk by encouraging customers to install AFIRS at their aircraft’s earliest availability and works with them to 
provide the box at the right time for installation, preferably while the aircraft is down for normal service. The goal is to reduce aircraft downtime and 
save the customer as much money as possible. Another risk mitigation tool used by the Company is to offer special discounts to airlines that pay for all 
units up front. This discount decreases FLYHT’s gross margin slightly, but allows the Company to bring in cash immediately after signing an agreement. 
As well, the terms of the Company’s standard agreement states that payment is due a minimum of 45 days prior to the shipment of kits.

Foreign currency fluctuations 

The  Company  does  a  majority  of  its  business  in  U.S.  dollars  so  there  is  a  risk  of  currency  fluctuation.  The  majority  of  the  Company’s  costs  are 
denominated in Canadian dollars, though a significant portion of costs of goods sold and distribution costs are U.S. dollar denominated, and therefore 
create a natural hedge against fluctuations of the Canadian dollar. 

General economic and financial market conditions

In an industry, such as the aviation industry, finances are tied to global trends and patterns. Since the economic recession in 2008, all sectors including 
the commercial sector have slowed down. As an airline’s spending is tied to their income, they may be unwilling or unable to spend money, particularly 
on a value-added product such as AFIRS. 

In order to address this risk, the sales team has developed a number of strategies. One strategy the Company has achieved is a global sales presence. 
FLYHT has established sales agents on every continent. While some economies of the world may be in a bit of a slump or downturn, there is a place 
for FLYHT in growing markets. FLYHT also demonstrates to potential customers its impressive return on investment model, how quickly potential 
customers can improve operational efficiency, and ultimately how much money AFIRS will save them. 

Dependence on key personnel and consultants 

FLYHT’s ability to maintain its competency in the industry is dependent on maintaining a specially skilled workforce. The Company’s Design Approval 
Organization  status,  delegated  by  TCCA,  enables  a  smooth  implementation  of  STCs,  required  to  install  AFIRS  on  aircraft.  Key  staff,  with  TCCA 
delegation status, enables the Company to complete STCs in a timely and cost efficient manner. The Company has worked hard over the past few 
years to distribute the specified knowledge among a number of key individuals. This reduces risk and ensures the Company can still function effectively 
were it to lose specialized staff.

Dependence on new products

Over the past few years, the Company has been in the R&D stage of its next generation product, AFIRS 228. FLYHT is confident the product does fill 
a gap in the industry, as evidenced by sales of the AFIRS 228 throughout 2013. The Company expanded its reach to meet the needs of another sector 
of the industry, general aviation operators. FLYHT released the Dragon in the fall of 2013, to fill the demand for a portable satellite communications 
device. The product was invented after industry research was conducted, as well of the Company’s awareness of general aviation operators’ demand 
for increased connectivity. The Company’s success will ultimately depend on the success of both products, and future enhancements made to both.

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Availability of key supplies

Unearned revenue

FLYHT produces and builds all AFIRS 220 units in-house, while AFIRS 228 units are built by a contract manufacturer. The Company relies on partners, 
suppliers and special parts to complete unit builds. Certain parts can be delayed in shipping or availability, which can cause a delay in building the 
AFIRS 220 or in receiving AFIRS 228 completed units. FLYHT aims to avoid the risk of not having the necessary supplies by managing inventories 
and storing extra key parts. The contract manufacturer is a global supplier with the ability to meet FLYHT’s requirements. Additionally, the Company 
maintains close communication with its partners and suppliers to ensure all key components for the AFIRS units will be available into the future.

Proprietary protection

Patent rights are extremely important to the continuation of the Company because the AFIRS technology is the Company’s primary revenue source. 
The Company relies on contract, copyright and trademark laws and has received patents from the United States, China, Turkish and European patent 
offices. These patents are generally respected in other international jurisdictions as well. The risks involved with proprietary protection lie in other 
companies  claiming  patent  infringement,  though  the  Company  has  defended  patent  claims  in  court  and  been  successful.  FLYHT  conducted  due 
diligence on its technology and the conditions of its patent before applying and maintains that it holds unique characteristics from other technologies 
in the marketplace and does not infringe on the rights of any third parties.

Revenue recognition cycle

FLYHT’s revenue recognition for AFIRS Uptime sales and parts revenue occurs in a series of steps. The process begins with the receipt of customer 
deposits, followed by shipment, installation and finally customer usage of the AFIRS product. 

Customers are required to pay for installation kits prior to the planned shipment date. This prepayment is recorded as a customer deposit, which is 
recognized as an accrued liability upon receipt. Upon shipment of an installation kit, the customer deposit is reclassified to unearned revenue, where it 
will remain until the AFIRS UpTime solution has been installed and is fully functional, at which point the installation kit is recognized as AFIRS UpTime 
sales revenue. 

When customers order spare parts or Underfloor Stowage Units a prepayment is required, which is recorded as a customer deposit. When the 
shipment of the ordered part or unit occurs, the customer deposits are recognized as Parts revenue.

Customer deposits

Customer deposits are amounts received for AFIRS UpTime sales and parts that have not yet been shipped to the customer, and services that have 
not yet been completed. These deposits are nonrefundable, and are included on the Statement of Financial Position (“SFP”) in trade payables and 
accrued liabilities. 

The chart below outlines the movement in the Company’s customer deposits throughout the periods ending December 31, 2013 and 2012.  Payment 
was received for 10 installation kits in the fourth quarter of 2013, compared to 17 received in the fourth quarter of 2012, bringing 2013 year-to-date 
(“YTD”) total payments for installation kits to 42, compared to a total of 78 in 2012.

Q4 2013
$

Q4 2012
$

Variance
$

YTD 2013
$

YTD 2012
$

Variance
$

Opening balance

622,082

1,033,613

(411,531)

797,070

980,955

(183,885)

Payments received from 
customers

188,809

763,366

(574,557)

1,204,677

3,262,045 (2,057,368)

Moved to unearned revenue

(259,664)

(999,909)

740,245 (1,450,520)

(3,445,930)

1,995,410

Balance, December 31

551,227

797,070

(245,843)

551,227

797,070

(245,843)

The chart below outlines the movement in the Company’s unearned revenue throughout the periods ending December 31, 2013 and 2012. Revenue 
was recognized for 15 installation kits in 2013’s fourth quarter compared to 26 in the fourth quarter of 2012. Revenue was recognized for 62 installation 
kits in 2013, as compared to 59 in 2012.  In 2013, 77.7% of the unearned revenue balance at December 31, 2012 was recognized as earned revenue 
(2012: 71.1%).

Q4 2013
$

Q4 2012
$

Variance
$

YTD 2013
$

YTD 2012
$

Variance
$

Opening balance

1,494,153

2,741,596 (1,247,443)

2,717,245 

1,897,204

820,041

AFIRS UpTime sales: shipped, 
not accepted

259,664

999,909

(740,245)

1,450,520 

3,445,930 (1,995,410)

AFIRS UpTime usage: prepaid

25,090

116,694

(91,604)

414,228 

376,981

37,247

AFIRS UpTime sales: revenue 
recognized

AFIRS UpTime usage: revenue 
recognized

License fees: revenue 
recognized

(578,936)

(1,063,933)

484,997 (2,694,292) 

(2,464,784)

(229,508)

(31,757)

(12,641)

(19,116)

(526,347)

(280,566)

(245,781)

(64,380)

(64,380)

-

(257,520)

(257,520)

-

Balance, December 31

1,103,834 

2,717,245 (1,613,411)

1,103,834 

2,717,245 (1,613,411)

Revenue

For the revenue categories listed in the Revenue sources chart, AFIRS Uptime sales includes the income from an AFIRS hardware sale as well as the 
parts required to install the unit. AFIRS Uptime usage is the recurring revenue from customers’ usage of data they receive from AFIRS and use of 
functions such as the satellite phone. Parts revenue includes the sale of spare AFIRS units, spare installation parts, and Underfloor Stowage Units. 
Services revenue includes technical services, repairs and expertise the Company offers such as the installation of operations control centres, including 
two FLYHT set up in Nigeria. 

Overall, total revenue increased 23.7% from $6,469,806 in 2012 to $8,000,364 in 2013. AFIRS Uptime sales increased by 9.9%, AFIRS Uptime usage 
increased by 17.2%, Parts sales increased by 223.9%, and Services revenue increased by 42.4%.  Fourth quarter revenue decreased 12.8% from 
$2,220,401 in Q4 2012 to $1,936,757 in Q4 2013, due to decreases in AFIRS Uptime sales of 44.3%, Parts sales of 6.4% and Services revenue of 
38.0%.  These decreases were partially offset by a 39.5% increase in AFIRS Uptime usage.

The Company has two types of revenue streams relating to AFIRS equipment, depending on the type of service agreement: rental and sales. In 
accordance  with  the  Company’s  revenue  recognition  policy  for  rental  type  agreements,  the  arrangement  consideration  is  deferred  as  unearned 
revenue and revenue is recognized over the initial term of the contracts. At December 31, 2013, there were no customers with a rental type contract 
(2012: one customer). For sales type agreements, AFIRS fees are deferred as unearned revenue and corresponding expenses are recorded as work in 
progress. When the system is fully functional and the customer has accepted the system, the deferred amount is fully recognized in revenue along with 
the work in progress as cost of sales. Under both forms of agreement, UpTime usage fees are recognized as the service is provided based on actual 
customer usage each month. The amounts recorded in unearned revenue are nonrefundable.

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Revenue sources

Gross Profit and Cost of Sales

Q4 2013
$

Q4 2012
$

Variance
$

YTD 2013
$

YTD 2012
$

Variance
$

AFIRS UpTime sales 

592,483

1,063,933

(471,450)

2,707,839

2,464,784

243,055

AFIRS UpTime usage

1,080,503

774,657

305,846

3,624,718

3,091,626

533,092

Parts

Services

Total

79,716

85,138

(5,422)

655,562

202,420

453,142

184,055

296,673

(112,618)

1,012,245

710,976

301,269

1,936,757

2,220,401

(283,644)

8,000,364

6,469,806

1,530,558

The Company’s long-term investment in marketing and relationship building has created a strong pipeline of prospective clients around the world. 
The revenue breakdown based on geographical location is displayed in the next table. Recurring revenue accounted for 45.3% of revenue in 2013, 
compared to 47.8% in 2012.  Approximately 55.8% of the Company’s revenue in the fourth quarter of 2013 was recurring, compared to 34.9% in the 
fourth quarter of 2012. Recurring revenue as a percentage of overall revenue will fluctuate from period to period depending on the mix of revenue 
during each period. Recurring revenue from FLYHT’s existing client base is expected to continue to expand throughout 2013 and future years.

Geographical sources of revenue

The following revenue split is based on the geographical location of customers.

North America

South/Central America

Africa/Middle East

Europe

Australasia

Asia

Total

North America

South/Central America

Africa/Middle East

Europe

Australasia

Asia

Total

Q4 2013
$

731,995

167,765

590,523

41,488

187,923

217,063

Q4 2012
$

1,162,883

87,861

817,314

13,036

135,363

3,944

1,936,757

2,220,401

Q4 2013
%

Q4 2012
%

37.8

8.7

30.5

2.1

9.7

11.2

100.0

52.3

4.0

36.8

0.6

6.1

0.2

100.0

YTD 2013
$

3,853,788

460,184

1,391,446

549,718

697,249

1,047,979

8,000,364

YTD 2013
%

48.1

5.8

17.4

6.9

8.7

13.1

100.0

YTD 2012
$

3,522,317

472,850

1,729,862

150,247

520,843

73,687

6,469,806

YTD 2012
%

54.5

7.3

26.7

2.3

8.1

1.1

100.0

FLYHT’s cost of sales include the direct costs associated with specific revenue types, including the AFIRS unit, installation kits, training and installation 
support,  as  well  as  associated  shipping  expenses  and  travel  expenses  for  the  Company’s  engineering  personnel’s  on-site  installation  support. 
Installations on aircraft are performed by third parties at the customer’s expense. Cost of sales as a percentage of revenue in the fourth quarter of 
2013 was 39.6% compared to 34.1% in 2012’s fourth quarter. A review of the annual results shows the cost of sales as a percentage of revenue also 
decreased from 42.8% in 2012 to 40.8% in 2013.  The decrease was due to a difference in the mix of revenue sources, as AFIRS Uptime usage, Parts 
sales, and Services have higher margins than AFIRS Uptime sales. Gross margin will fluctuate quarter over quarter depending on customer needs and 
corresponding with the revenue type.

Gross margin for the last eight quarters was:

Gross Margin %

Cost of Sales %

Q1
60.4

39.6

Q2
56.9

43.1

Q3
54.5

45.5

2013201320132013

Q4
66.6

33.4

Q1
65.9

34.1

Q2
60.1

39.9

Q3
43.7

56.3

2012
2012
2012
2012

Q4
54.8

45.2

Operating Activities

Other income

Other income consists of the recognition of the SNC license fee that was deferred as unearned revenue when received, and is being recognized over 
the initial five-year term of the agreement.

Distribution expenses (recovery)

Consist of overhead expenses associated with the delivery of products and services to customers, sales and marketing.

Major Category

Q4 2013
$

Q4 2012
$

Variance
$

YTD 2013
$

YTD 2012
$

Variance
$

Salaries and benefits

388,747

463,650

(74,903)

1,506,626

1,829,053

(322,427)

Share based compensation

-

(40,645)

40,645

85,071

95,458

(10,387)

Contract labour

Office

Travel

Equipment & maintenance

Depreciation

Marketing

Other

Total

79,900

87,594

106,426

9,157

11,817

15,797

134,890

120,945

(41,045)

275,059

559,096

(284,037)

81,078

65,429

5,369

13,281

12,550

12,987

6,516

40,997

3,788

(1,464)

3,247

366,439

403,319

25,413

46,129

41,441

121,903

206,949

345,648

315,797

31,820

52,956

61,773

69,604

20,791

87,522

(6,407)

(6,827)

(20,332)

137,345

834,328

734,644

99,684

2,956,446

3,361,205

(404,759)

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Salaries and benefits decreased in 2013 as compared to 2012 both in the quarter and YTD mainly due to decreased staffing requirements to meet 
AFIRS 228 development needs. The decreased costs were allocated between distribution and research and development expenses as the decreased 
staff’s efforts had been split between meeting the needs of existing and future customers, and AFIRS 228 development.  A portion of the decrease 
was the result of non-renewal of a sales director’s employment agreement.

Share based compensation decreased YTD due to a higher option grant in 2012 than in 2013, partially offset by the vesting in the first three 
quarters of 2013 of options granted in 2012. The recovery in Q4 2012 was due to a decrease in the calculated fair value per share of unvested options.

Contract labour decreased compared with the same periods last year.  There has been a reduction in contractors supplying distribution related 
services.

Office expenses increased in the quarter and YTD 2013 from 2012 mainly as the result of additional membership fees for industry groups FLYHT has 
become involved with in 2013, together with an increased YTD rent allocation, offset partially by decreased communication and other costs in 2013 
YTD due to cost containment measures.

Travel expenses increased in 2013 versus 2012 largely as the result of increased travel and meals associated with sales activities.  It is anticipated 
that as the AFIRS 228 rollout continues, travel expenses will continue to increase on an annual basis and quarterly fluctuations will continue to occur.

Equipment and maintenance decreases throughout 2013 were due to costs associated with the movement of the UpTime hosting centre in 2012 
to accommodate growth in the installation base that was not repeated in 2013.  This decrease is partially offset in the fourth quarter by increased 
maintenance and costs associated with supporting the growth that prompted the move and with additional steps taken to ensure maximum reliability 
of UpTime data.

Depreciation expense decreased in the quarter and throughout 2013 due to a decrease in the need to acquire capital equipment.

Marketing expenses decreased throughout 2013 partially offset by an increase in Q4, due to the reduced requirement for marketing collateral 
throughout 2013 as well as a reduction in the number of tradeshows attended. The Company has analyzed the effectiveness of tradeshows and has 
targeted the most beneficial to the business objectives of the Company.

Other expenses expenses decreased from 2012 to 2013 due to differences in bad debt adjustments.  An increase in reserve of $12,897 was recorded 
in Q4 2012, whereas the adjustment made in Q4 2013 for potential bad debt amounted to $134,890.

Administration expenses

Consist of expenses associated with the general operations of the Company that are not directly associated with delivery of services or sales.

Major Category

Q4 2013
$

Q4 2012
$

Variance
$

YTD 2013
$

YTD 2012
$

Variance
$

Salaries and benefits

520,345

359,289

161,056

1,498,854

1,253,401

245,453

Share based compensation

Contract labour

Office

Legal fees

Audit and accounting

Investor relations

Brokerage, stock exchange, and 
transfer agent fees

Travel

Equipment and maintenance

Depreciation

Other

Total

8,558

25,250

76,660

12,636

27,000

67,432

13,075

(4,517)

260,091

227,808

48,608

(23,358)

141,271

112,366

32,283

28,905

78,561

15,169

21,550

33,250

(1,901)

305,104

324,465

(19,361)

(2,533)

36,405

142,378

(105,973)

5,450

122,625

104,855

17,770

34,182

243,975

93,709

150,266

2,865

1,941

924

27,377

26,961

416

24,368

16,025

5,980

18,396

38,319

(13,951)

15,419

7,240

7,608

606

(1,260)

10,788

96,585

55,462

23,920

47,453

106,586

(10,001)

57,844

28,874

17,522

(2,382)

(4,954)

29,931

805,515

640,029

165,486

2,859,122

2,496,769

362,353

Salaries and benefits increased throughout 2013 compared with 2012, mainly due to an increase in project management staff to effect greater 
efficiency, partially offset by the reduction of a full time investor relations staff member, replaced by the reengagement of an Investor Relations (“IR”) 
consultant in Q3 2012.

Share based compensation increased YTD due to the vesting throughout 2013 of options granted to IR consultants in the third quarter of 2012 and 
the first and fourth quarters of 2013, in addition to employee options issued in the second quarter of 2013.  The variance in Q4 is due to a decrease in 
the calculated fair value per share of unvested options.

Contract labour increased YTD due to the engagement in mid-2012 of a consultant working to identify new corporate opportunities. The QTD 
decrease was due to a non-recurring consulting fee in late 2012.

Office expenses decreased in both the fourth quarter and year over year from 2012 to 2013 mainly as the result of a decreased YTD rent allocation.

Legal fees decreased in both the quarter and YTD, due to reduced requirements for legal services with regards to research on international business 
processes and the implementation of the appropriate policies and documentation, the Q2 2012 closure of legal proceedings with the Toronto-based 
company, and the reduced legal services requirements in the action against SNC throughout 2013 (Contingencies, page 39). Non-recurring legal fees 
associated with FLYHT’s name change in Q2 2012 also contributed to the quarter and YTD decreases.

Audit and accounting increases in the quarter and YTD are mainly due to an increased requirement for international tax consulting.

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Investor relations expenses increased in the third quarter of 2013 and YTD, due to the reengagement of an IR consultant near the end of 2012 and 
the addition of a second IR consultant in the first quarter of 2013.

Components requirements decreased in the quarter while increasing YTD, due to a requirement in earlier 2013 for a number of test parts used in 
developing enhanced functionality of recently developed products.

Travel expenses decreased in the quarter and throughout 2013 compared to 2012 as a result of decreased operations staff attendance at industry 
meetings. It is anticipated that with the roll out of an investor outreach program in conjunction with the engagement of an investor relation advisor, 
travel expenses will increase over future quarters.

Equipment and maintenance decreases are due to the decreased requirement for maintenance on administrative-related equipment in 2013, 
partially offset in the fourth quarter.

Depreciation expense decreased in the quarter and throughout 2013 due to a decrease in the need to acquire capital equipment.

Other expense increased in the quarter and year to date due to an employee relocation expense in 2013.

Research and development expenses (recovery)

Major Category

Q4 2013
$

Q4 2012
$

Variance
$

YTD 2013
$

YTD 2012
$

Variance
$

Salaries and benefits

412,139

302,017

110,122

1,536,904

1,544,718

(7,814)

Government grants variance YTD is due to a larger portion of SADI grant funds received in 2012 than 2013.  The expense in Q4 2012 was the result 
of an adjustment to the effective interest rate of the repayment portion of SADI grant funds received.

SRED  credit  expense  in  Q4  2012  was  the  result  of  the  Canada  Revenue  Agency  Scientific  Research  and  Experimental  Development  (“SRED”) 
program’s final review of the Company’s 2010 SRED claim.

Net finance costs

Major Category

Interest income

Net foreign exchange gain 

Bank service charges

Interest expense

Q4 2013
$

Q4 2012
$

Variance
$

YTD 2013
$

YTD 2012
$

Variance
$

-

-

4,772

1,315

11

-

5,291

1,641

(11)

-

(519)

(326)

7,093

2,221

-

21,388

10,187

123,460

1,958

10,830

20,721

12,300

70,508

263

(10,830)

667

(2,113)

52,952

Share based compensation

Contract labour

Office

Travel

Equipment & maintenance

Components

Government grants

SRED credit

Depreciation

Other

Total

-

145,480

94,731

8,210

1,799

25,622

-

-

4,415

955

-

68,135

35,261

14,278

13,423

65,908

44,870

31,512

5,607

-

13,542

12,615

927

Government grant accretion

35,413

28,320

77,345

59,470

(6,068)

(11,624)

533,107

1,265,032

(731,925)

188,579

303,740

(115,161)

48,734

33,154

60,419

48,704

63,267

(11,685)

(15,550)

201,320

(40,286)

264,587

Debenture interest and accretion

200,748

106,061

94,687

657,620

402,275

255,345

Debenture cost amortization

Net foreign exchange loss

21,822

75,619

19,744

31,643

2,078

84,136

78,546

5,590

43,976

165,432

-

165,432

Net finance costs

339,689

192,689

147,000

1,060,002

571,562

488,440

(44,870)

(130,801)

(585,705)

454,904

Interest income decreased in the quarter and YTD as a result of decreased average cash balances in 2013 as compared to 2012.

(31,512)

(326,195)

(327,438)

(1,192)

17,661

22,385

-

955

955

-

1,243

(4,724)

955

Net foreign exchange losses were recorded in 2013 compared to Net foreign exchange gains in 2012 due to the relative weakness of the Canadian 
dollar in relation to the U.S. dollar.  Net foreign exchange losses were recorded in the fourth quarter of both 2012 and 2013, also due to the relative 
weakness of the Canadian dollar in relation to the U.S. dollar.

693,351

581,011

112,340

2,180,227

2,407,737

(227,510)

Interest expense decreased YTD mainly due to differences in interest owing on a short-term loan.

Salaries and benefits expended on research and development decreased throughout 2013, as the 228B moved toward full production. This was 
partially offset by increases in Q4 as R&D needs increased due to the requirements for launching the Dragon in late 2013, together with a short-term 
increase required to complete Chinese installation documentation.

Contract labour decreased from 2012 YTD, mainly as the result of reduced utilization of consultants for hardware development.  The YTD decrease 
was partially offset due to the increased activity required for launching the Dragon in late 2013.

Office expenses decreased YTD as the result of decreased costs associated with patent applications.  Legal requirements associated with the SNC 
legal action were lower in 2013 than 2012 overall, with an increase in Q4 2013 as compared to Q4 2012.

Government grant accretion is the recognition of the effective interest component of the SADI grant, which increased throughout 2013 as more 
funding was received.

Debenture interest increases are the result of increased interest accretion on the debentures issued in December 2010, and also the accretion of 
interest throughout 2013 on the debentures issued in April and May 2013.

Net loss

Major Category

Q4 2013
$

Q4 2012
$

Variance
$

YTD 2013
$

YTD 2012
$

Variance
$

Net loss

1,438,795

621,446

817,349

4,063,164

4,883,752

(820,588)

Net loss without R&D

745,444

40,436

705,008

1,882,937

2,476,015

(593,078)

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

All international and a majority of domestic sales of the Company’s products and services are denominated in U.S. dollars. Accordingly, the Company 
is susceptible to foreign exchange fluctuations. In 2013, 95.4% of the Company’s gross sales were made in U.S. dollars, compared to 96.1% in 2012. 
The Company expects this to continue since the aviation industry conducts the majority of its transactions in U.S. dollars, thus limiting the opportunity 
for sales in Canadian dollars or other major currencies. The Company also contracts in U.S. dollars for certain services and products related to cost of 
sales, which creates a natural hedge.

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

a)  Throughout 2012, the Company engaged in transactions with a company owned by a director to supply consulting services. The related party 
  provides business development services such as trade show attendance and corporate introductions related to the business jet initiatives of the 
  Company. 

b)  During the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company did not engage in transactions with a company owned by another director to supply consulting 
services that had been used throughout 2011 and into the first quarter of 2012. The related party provided business development services such 

  as market analysis and corporate introductions related to the commercial aviation initiatives of the Company.

Included in contract labour: 

Included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities:

For the three months ended 
December 31 

For the year ended 
December 31

2013 
$ 

- 

- 

- 

2012 
$ 

22,394 

16,219 

22,394 

2013 
$ 

- 

17,984 

2012 
$ 

89,875 

41,596 

- 

107,859 

(a) 

(b) 

Total 

December 31 

2013 
$ 

- 

- 

- 

2012 
$

14,915 

6,192 

14,915 

All  of  the  transactions  with  these  related  parties  were  amounts  that  were  agreed  upon  by  the  parties  and  approximated  fair  value.  All  other 
transactions with related parties were normal business transactions related to their positions within the Company. These transactions included 
expense reimbursements for business travel and other expenses paid by the related party and were measured at exchange amounts that the related 
party paid to a third party and were substantiated with a third party receipt

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

The following table details the contractual maturities of financial liabilities, including estimated interest payments.

2-12 months 
$ 

1-2 years 
$ 

2-5 years 
$ 

> 5 years 
$ 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total 
$

600,283 

1,921,384

512,806 

14,029 

116,608 

344,026 

344,026 

2,781,399 

2,781,399 

1,507,480 

8,384,600 

1,507,480 

11,549,710

18,726 

- 

216,583 

9,970 

75,930 

3,751,695 

4,072,904 

December 31, 2013 

Accounts payable 

< 2 months 
$ 

581,557 

Accounts payable – SNC* 

1,921,384 

Compensation and
statutory deductions 

Finance lease liabilities 

Accrued liabilities 

Loans and borrowings 

Total 

296,223 

4,059 

40,678 

- 

2,843,901 

* See contingencies section on page 39.

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In addition, the Company has repayment obligations related to three Government of Canada loan programs.

Under the Industrial Research Assistance Program (“IRAP”), the outstanding balance at December 31, 2013 was nil compared to $66,690 at December 
31, 2012. The initial amount was repaid as a percentage of gross revenues over a 5 to 10 year period commencing October 2005.

Under the Technology Partnerships Canada (“TPC”) program, the Company has an outstanding balance of $12,364 at December 31, 2013, compared 
to $28,074 at December 31, 2012. The initial amount is to be repaid based on 15% of the initial contribution, which equates to $19,122 per year for a 
10 year repayment period. The yearly repayment is due if the Company has achieved more than a 10% increase in gross revenue over the previous 
year and the gross revenue exceeds the gross revenue that was set in fiscal 2004 of $556,127. The repayment period commenced January 1, 2005.

Under SADI, the Company has, at December 31, 2013, an outstanding repayable balance of $1,967,507, compared to $1,770,756 at December 31, 
2012. The amount is repayable over 15 years on a stepped basis commencing April 30, 2014. The initial payment on April 30, 2014 is 3.5% of the total 
contribution received and increases yearly by 15% until April 30, 2028 when the final payment is 24.5% of the total contribution received. 

In the fourth quarter of 2013, FLYHT entered into an operating lease agreement covering equipment valued at $27,657 required for a security system 
in the new premises effective March 1, 2014. The lease has a term of 36 months, with the option to purchase the equipment at the end of the lease 
term.  During the fourth quarter of 2012, FLYHT did not enter into any new lease agreements. Current lease agreements are scheduled to be paid in 
full in 2014.  Minimum lease payments in 2014 for existing finance leases total $14,028. The imputed interest included in the payments is $853 (2012 
- $5,240) leaving a total obligation of $13,175 (2012 - $33,138).

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Canada. The preparation 
of these consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, 
liabilities,  revenues,  and  expenses.  These  estimates  are  based  on  management’s  historical  experiences  and  various  other  assumptions  that  are 
believed by management to be reasonable under the circumstances. Such assumptions are evaluated on an ongoing basis and form the basis for 
making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ from 
these estimates.

The following are the Company’s critical accounting policies, significant estimates, and assumptions used in preparing our financial statements:

1. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses that may occur if customers are unable to pay trade balances 
  owing to the Company. This allowance is determined based on a review of specific customers, historical experience, and economic circumstances.

2. The Company evaluates its deferred tax assets at each reporting date and recognizes deferred tax assets to the extent that it is probable that future 

taxable profits will be available against which they can be utilized. At December 31, 2013, no deferred tax assets were recognized.

3. The Company records amounts for warranty based on historical warranty data and are recognized upon shipment of the underlying products.

4. Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and comprise of a license, customer contracts, and customer relationships. The 
license has an indefinite life. The customer contracts and relationships are amortized using the straight line method over the remaining life of the 
  assumed contract. Indefinite lived intangible assets are subject to an annual impairment test or more frequently if events or circumstances change 

that indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. 

5. The Company recognizes revenue from lease type agreements as agreement consideration, which is recorded as unearned revenue and recognized 
into  revenue  over  the  term  of  the  lease  agreement.  Sales  type  agreement  consideration  is  deferred  as  unearned  revenue  and  corresponding 
  expenses are recorded as work in progress until the system is fully functional and customer acceptance has been obtained, at which time the full 
  deferred amount is recognized in revenue along with the work in progress as cost of sales. For both types of agreements, the revenue from UpTime 
  usage fees is recognized at the end of each month and is based on actual usage during that month.

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RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

The following new standards, interpretations, amendments and improvements to existing standards issued by the IASB or International Financial 
Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”) were adopted as of January 1, 2013 without any material impact to FLYHT’s financial statements: IFRS 
7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures, IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements, IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements, IFRS 12 Disclosure of interests in Other 
Entities, IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement, and IAS 9 Employee Future Benefit, IAS 36 Fair Value Measurement (IAS 36 was early adopted by FLYHT).

The following new accounting pronouncements have been issued but are not effective and may have an impact on the Company. All of the following 
new or revised standards permit early adoption with transitional arrangements depending upon the date of initial application:

IFRS 7 / IAS 32 – Offsetting Financial Assets and Liabilities clarifies that an entity currently has a legally enforceable right to set-off if it is not 
contingent on a future event, situations under which it is enforceable, and defines related disclosure requirements (January 1, 2014). 

IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments replaces the current multiple classification and measurement models for financial assets and liabilities with a single 
model that has only two classification categories: amortized cost and fair value. (January 1, 2018).

IAS 1 – Presentation of Financial Statements requires that an entity present separately the items of OCI that may be reclassified to profit and loss in 
the future from those that would never be reclassified (annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2013).

IAS 39 – Novation of Derivatives and Continuation of Hedge Accounting provides some relief from the discontinuation of hedge accounting when 
a novation is made as a consequence of laws or regulations or the introduction of laws or regulations, subject to certain criteria (January 1, 2014).

IFRIC 21 Levies requires a liability for a levy be recognized only when the triggering event specified in the legislature occurs, even if an entity has no 
realistic opportunity to avoid the triggering event (January 1, 2014).

The Company has not completed its evaluation of the effect of adopting these standards on its consolidated annual financial statements.

6. Revenue from the sale of Underfloor Stowage Units and other parts is recognized when the unit is shipped, title is transferred, and collection is 
reasonably assured. Certain customers have prepaid for products or services not yet delivered. These amounts are included in trade payables and 

  accrued liabilities on the SFP, and are recorded as revenue in the period in which such products or services are delivered.

7.  Technical services are provided based upon orders and contracts with customers that include fixed or determinable prices that are based upon daily, 
  hourly or contracted rates. Revenue is recognized as services are rendered and when collectability is reasonably assured. .

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company is exposed to fluctuations in the exchange rates between the Canadian dollar and other currencies with respect to assets, sales, and 
purchases. The Company monitors fluctuations and may take action if deemed necessary to mitigate its risk.

The Company is exposed to changes in interest rates as a result of the operating loan, bearing interest based on the Company’s lenders’ prime rate. 
All outstanding debentures have a fixed rate of interest and therefore do not expose the Company’s cash flow to interest rate changes.

There is a credit risk associated with accounts receivable where the customer fails to pay invoices. The Company extends credit generally to credit-
worthy or well-established customers. In the case of agreement consideration or product sales, the invoiced amount is generally payable before the 
product is shipped to the customer. The Company assesses the financial risk of a customer and based on that analysis may require that a deposit 
payment be made before a service is provided. As well, for monthly recurring revenue the Company has the ability to disable AFIRS UpTime in cases 
where the customer has not fulfilled its financial obligations.

CONTINGENCIES

The Company took action against SNC and is defending itself against an action by SNC related to the development of the AFIRS 228. The Company 
has accrued a liability of $1,921,384, which represents the total amount of invoices received from SNC. The Company maintains that the claims are 
without merit and that the services invoiced were not provided. Management intends to vigorously defend the matter and believes the outcome will 
be in its favour. 

In November 2011, the Company formally notified SNC that they were in material breach of the License and Manufacturing Agreement that was 
entered  into  between  the  two  parties  on  December  28,  2008.  The  Company  demanded  payment  of  $1,329,976  USD  and  $2,650,000  CDN  and 
terminated the agreement. As well, the Company applied to the Alberta courts for arbitration under the provisions of the agreement. The courts 
granted the request for arbitration on November 29, 2011. Subsequent to the grant, SNC refused to recognize the jurisdiction of the court and has 
contested the cancellation of the agreement and the arbitration.

In November 2011, SNC filed an action in Utah alleging that FLYHT failed to pay $2,042,000 USD.

As all invoices presented to the Company by SNC have been accrued, management does not expect the outcome to have a material effect on the 
Company’s financial position.

SUBSEQUENT EVENT

As of April 14, 2014, the Company issued a total of 4,228,280 shares due to warrant and option exercises for total proceeds of $1,333,387, including:

a) 1,971,500 warrants exercised at $0.30 for proceeds of $591,450

b) 1,405,780 warrants exercised at $0.40 for proceeds of $562,312

c) 718,500 options exercised at $0.25 for proceeds of $179,625

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

To the Shareholders of FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd., which comprise the consolidated statements 
of financial position as at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss), changes in equity 
(deficiency) and cash flows for the years then ended, and notes, comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory 
information.

Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with International 
Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements 
that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditors’ Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance 
with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the 
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The 
procedures selected depend on our judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, 
whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we consider internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation 
of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of 
expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies 
used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated 
financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained in our audits is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of FLYHT Aerospace 
Solutions Ltd. as at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, and its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash flows for the 
years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

Emphasis of Matter

Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 2 (e) in the consolidated financial statements, which indicates that FLYHT Aerospace Solutions 
Ltd. has a net loss and negative cash flows from operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2013 and, as at that date, its current liabilities 
exceeded its current assets. These conditions, along with other matters as set forth in Note 2 (e) in the consolidated financial statements, indicate 
the existence of a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd’s ability to continue as a going concern.. 

Chartered Accountants
April 14, 2014
Calgary, Canada

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

December 31, 2013 
$ 

December 31, 2012 
$

Assets 
Current assets 
  Cash and cash equivalents (note 6) 
  Restricted cash (note 13) 

Trade and other receivables (note 7) 

  Deposits and prepaid expenses 

Inventory (note 8) 

Total current assets 

Non-current assets 

Property and equipment (note 9) 

  Rental assets 

Intangible assets (note 10) 
Inventory (note 8) 

Total non-current assets 

Total assets 

Liabilities 
Current liabilities 

Trade payables and accrued liabilities (note 11) 

  Unearned revenue (note 12) 

Loans and borrowings (note 13) 
Finance lease obligations 
  Current tax liabilities (note 25) 

Total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 

Loans and borrowings (note 13) 
Finance lease obligations 
Provisions (note 15) 

Total non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Equity (deficiency) 
  Share capital (note 16) 
  Convertible debenture – equity feature (note 13) 
  Warrants (note 16) 
  Contributed surplus 
  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 
  Deficit 

Total equity (deficiency) 

Total liabilities and equity (deficiency) 

5,184,803 
250,000 
784,426 
145,554 
1,308,243 

7,673,026 

191,695 
- 
34,992 
536,249 

762,936 

8,435,962 

3,704,496 
1,103,834 
3,745,513 
13,175 
895 

8,567,913 

1,992,028 
- 
148,428 

2,140,456 

10,708,369 

48,318,003 
231,318  
1,057,652 
7,458,093 
- 
(59,337,473) 

(2,272,407) 

8,435,962 

676,246
250,000
1,209,497
99,464
1,663,918 

3,899,125 

240,725
38,726
62,623
727,773 

1,069,847

4,968,972 

3,658,254
2,717,245
271,832
19,963
4,078

6,671,372

3,104,967
13,175
46,452

3,164,594

9,835,966

39,877,966
231,318
3,340,222
6,957,809
-
(55,274,309)

(4,866,994)

4,968,972

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. Going concern (note 2e), Contingencies (note 27)

On behalf of the board 

Director – Douglas Marlin 

Director – Paul Takalo

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)

For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012

Revenue (note 18) 

Cost of sales 

Gross profit 

  Other (income) (note 19) 

  Distribution expenses (note 21) 

  Administration expenses (note 22) 

  Research and development expenses (note 23) 

Results from operating activities 

Finance (income) (note 24) 

Finance costs (note 24) 

Net finance costs 

Loss for the year before income tax 

Income tax expense (note 25) 

Total comprehensive loss for the year 

Earnings (loss) per share 

  Basic and diluted loss per share (note 17) 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

For the year ended December 31

2013 
$ 

8,000,364 

3,264,786 

4,735,578 

(257,520) 

2,956,446 

2,859,122 

2,180,227 

(3,002,697) 

(2,221) 

1,062,223 

(1,060,002) 

(4,062,699) 

465 

(4,063,164) 

(0.03) 

2012
$

6,469,806

2,769,996 

3,699,810 

(257,520)

3,361,205

2,496,769

2,407,737  

(4,308,381)

(12,788)

584,350 

(571,562)

(4,879,943)

3,809

(4,883,752)

(0.04)

Share 
Capital 
$

Convertible 
Debenture 
$

Warrants 
$

Contributed
Surplus 
$

Foreign 
Currency 
Translation 
Reserve* 
$

Deficit 
$

Total Equity 
(Deficit) 
$

Balance at January 1, 2012 

Loss for the year 

Total comprehensive loss 
for the year 

Contributions by and 
distributions to owners 

Issue of common shares 

  Share issue cost 
  Bifurcation of warrants

issued 
Issues of warrants 
  Share-based payment

transactions 

  Share options exercised 

Total contributions by and 
distributions to owners

36,741,492 
- 

231,318 
- 

2,499,778 
- 

6,622,606 
- 

- 

4,349,940 
(492,227) 

(723,417) 
- 

- 
2,178 

3,136,474 

- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 

- 

- 
- 

- 
840,444 

- 
- 

840,444 

- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

335,881 
(678) 

335,203 

Balance at December 31, 2012 

39,877,966 

231,318 

3,340,222 

6,957,809 

Balance at January 1, 2013 

Loss for the year 

39,877,966 
- 

231,318 
- 

3,340,222 
- 

6,957,809 
- 

Total comprehensive loss
for the year 

Contributions by and 
distributions to owners 

Issue of common shares 

  Share issue cost 
  Share-based payment

transactions 

  Share options exercised 
  Warrants exercised 
  Warrants expired 

Total contributions by and
distributions to owners 

- 

157,280 
(3,121) 

- 
148,007 
8,137,871 
- 

- 

- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

- 
- 

- 
- 
(2,085,885) 
(196,685) 

358,705 
(55,107) 
- 
196,685 

8,440,037 

- 

(2,282,570) 

500,284 

Balance at December 31, 2013 

48,318,003 

231,318 

1,057,652 

7,458,093 

*Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) - See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

- 
- 

- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

- 

(50,390,557) 
(4,883,752) 

(4,295,363)
(4,883,752)

(4,883,752) 

(4,883,752) 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 

4,349,940
(492,227)

(723,417)
840,444

335,881
1,500

4,312,121

(55,274,309)  

(4,866,994) 

(55,274,309) 
(4,063,164)  

(4,866,994) 
(4,063,164)  

(4,063,164) 

(4,063,164)  

- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

157,280
(3,121)

358,706
92,900
6,051,986
-

6,657,751 

(59,337,473) 

(2,272,407)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended December 31

1. REPORTING ENTITY

Cash flows from operating activities 

Loss for the year 
  Adjustments for:
  Depreciation 
  Depreciation of rental assets 
  Amortization of intangible assets 
  Convertible debenture accretion 
Payment of debenture interest 

  Amortization of debenture issue costs 
  Government grant accretion 
  Government grant (note 3g, 23) 

Loss on disposal of property and equipment and rental assets 
Equity-settled share-based payment transactions 

  Change in inventories 
  Change in trade and other receivable 
  Change in deposits and prepaid expenses 
  Change in trade payables and accrued liabilities 
  Change in provisions 
  Change in unearned revenue 
  Unrealized foreign exchange 

Interest expense 
Interest paid 
Income tax expense 
Income tax paid 

Net cash used in operating activities 

Cash flows from investing activities 
  Acquisitions of property and equipment 
  Disposal (acquisitions) of rental assets 

Interest income 
Interest received 

Net cash used in investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 
  Share issue (cost) recovery 

Proceeds from issue of shares and warrants 
Proceeds from issue of debenture 
Proceeds from exercise of share options and warrants 
Proceeds from government grant 
  Repayment of loans and borrowings 
Payment of finance lease liabilities 

Net cash from financing activities 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents 

  Cash and cash equivalents at January 1 

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held 

Cash and cash equivalents  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

2013 
$ 

(4,063,164) 

87,710 
11,735 
27,631 
657,620 
(406,836) 
84,135 
123,460 
(130,801) 
- 
358,706 
547,199 
400,326 
(46,090) 
(87,174) 
101,976 
(1,613,411) 
173,240 
10,187 
(10,187) 
465 
(3,648) 

(3,776,921) 

(38,680) 
26,991 
(2,221) 
2,221 

(11,689) 

(3,121) 
157,280 
1,918,813 
6,144,886 
196,751 
(82,400) 
(19,963) 

 8,312,246 

4,523,636 

676,246 

(15,079) 

5,184,803 

2012
$ 

(4,883,752)

104,215
24,131
138,594
402,275
(252,720)
78,546
70,508
(585,705)
61,116
335,881
(605,753)
(541,660)
99,612
(1,202,968)
(934)
820,041
(191)
12,300
(12,300)
3,809
(4,168)

(5,939,123)

(8,280)
3,894
(1,958)
1,958

(4,386)

(375,200)
4,349,940
-
1,500
879,854
(86,973)
(48,715)

4,720,406

(1,223,103)

1,928,065

(28,716)

676,246 

FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (the “Company” or “FLYHT”) was founded in 1998 under the name AeroMechanical Services Ltd. FLYHT is a public 
company incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act, and is domiciled in Canada. The Company has been listed on the TSX Venture 
Exchange since March 2003, first as TSX.V: AMA. On May 10, 2012, the Company announced that shareholders approved a name change from 
AeroMechanical Services Ltd. to FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. On May 17, 2012 FLYHT received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to trade 
under the new symbol FLY. The Company’s head office is 300E, 1144 – 29th Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 7P1. 

The consolidated financial statements of the Company as at and for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 consist of the Company and its 
subsidiaries.

FLYHT is a designer, developer, and service provider to the global aerospace industry. The Company supports aviation customers in different sectors 
including commercial, business, leasing and military operators. FLYHT’s headquarters are located in Calgary, Canada with sales representation in 
China, the Middle East, South America, the United States and Europe.

2. BASIS OF PREPARATION

(a) Statement of compliance

These consolidated annual financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). These 
consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on April 14, 2014.

(b) Basis of measurement

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis except for financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss, 
which are measured at fair value in the statement of financial position (“SFP”).

(c) Functional and presentation currency

These consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the Company’s functional currency.

(d) Use of estimates and judgments

The  preparation  of  the  consolidated  financial  statements  requires  management  to  make  judgments,  estimates  and  assumptions  that  affect  the 
application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates. 

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.  Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the 
estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.

Critical judgments in applying accounting policies and key estimates having the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the consolidated 
financial statements include: 

• Inventories: judgment is required in determining amounts to be classified as non-current, and in determining potential impairment. Regular 
  analysis is performed on inventory items, including a review of the age of outstanding inventory, historical movement patterns, contracted 
  sales requirements, physical obsolescence, and technological advances (notes 3c, 3j, 8)

• Trade and other receivables: estimates regarding collectability, and potential impairment are made taking into account the age of outstanding 

receivables, customer payment history, and specific indicators (notes 3j, 7, 26)

• Revenue recognition: recognition of AFIRS UpTime revenue relies on a determination of the point when a system is fully functional, and when 
  customer acceptance has been received. Services revenue is recognized in proportion to the stage of completion of the transaction at the 
reporting date, which requires an estimate of the services performed to date as a portion of the total services to be performed. (notes 3k, 12, 18)

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2. BASIS OF PREPARATION (CONTINUED)

(e) Going concern

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis that the Company will continue to realize its assets and meet its obligations 
in the ordinary course of business. As at December 31, 2013, the Company had negative working capital of $894,887, a deficit of $59,337,473, a net 
loss of $4,063,164 and negative cash flow used in operations of $3,776,921.

The Company has incurred significant operating losses and negative cash flows from operations over the past years. The Company’s ability to continue 
as  a  going  concern  is  dependent  upon  attaining  profitable  operations  and/or  obtaining  additional  financing  to  fund  its  ongoing  operations.  The 
Company’s ability to attain profitable operations and positive cash flow in the future is dependent upon various factors including its ability to acquire 
new customer contracts, the success of management’s continued cost containment strategy, the completion of research and development (“R&D”) 
projects, and general economic conditions. In addition to capital required for regular business activities, the Company will be required to pay debenture 
interest payable in the fourth quarter of 2014 totaling $3,664,920, unless the holders exercise the conversion option. It is the Company’s intention to 
continue to fund operations by adding revenue and its resulting cash flow as well as continue to manage outgoing cash flows. If the need arises due 
to market opportunities the Company may meet those needs via the capital markets. These material uncertainties may cast significant doubt upon the 
Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

There is no assurance that the Company will be successful in attaining and sustaining profitable operations and cash flow or raising additional capital to 
meet its working capital requirements. If the Company is unable to satisfy its working capital requirements from these sources, the Company’s ability 
to continue as a going concern and to achieve its intended business objectives will be adversely affected. These consolidated financial statements do 
not reflect adjustments that would otherwise be necessary if the going concern assumption was not valid, such as revaluation to liquidation values 
and reclassification of statement of financial position items.

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these consolidated annual financial statements.

These accounting policies have been applied consistently by FLYHT’s subsidiaries.

(a) Basis of consolidation 

(i) Business combinations

For acquisitions of businesses, the Company measures goodwill as the fair value of the consideration transferred including the recognized amount of 
any non-controlling interest in the acquiree, less the net recognized amount (fair value) of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, all 
measured as of the acquisition date. When the excess is negative, a bargain purchase gain is recognized immediately in profit or loss. 

The Company will elect on a transaction-by-transaction basis whether to measure non-controlling interest at its fair value, or at its proportionate share 
of the recognized amount of the identifiable net assets, at the acquisition date. 

Transaction costs, other than those associated with the issue of debt or equity securities, that the Company incurs in connection with a business 
combination will be expensed as incurred.

(ii) Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are entities controlled by FLYHT. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the 
date that control commences until the date that control ceases. The accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed when necessary to align 
them with the policies adopted by the Company. 

These consolidated financial statements consolidate the accounts of FLYHT and its wholly owned subsidiaries, FLYHT Inc., AeroMechanical Services 
USA Inc., FLYHT Corp., FLYHT India Corp and TFM Inc. The latter four subsidiaries are inactive..

(iii) Transactions eliminated on consolidation

Intra-group balances, transactions, and any unrealized income and expenses arising from intra-group transactions are eliminated in preparing the 
consolidated financial statements.

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

(b) Financial instruments 

(i) Non-derivative financial assets

The Company initially recognizes loans, receivables and deposits on the date they are originated. All other financial assets (including assets designated 
at fair value through profit or loss) are recognized initially on the trade date at which the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of 
the instrument.

The Company derecognizes a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or it transfers the rights to receive 
the contractual cash flows on the financial asset in a transaction in which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset 
are transferred. Any interest in transferred financial assets that is created or retained by the Company is recognized as a separate asset or liability.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount presented in the statement of financial position when, and only when, the Company has 
a legal right to offset the amounts and intends either to settle on a net basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 

Loans and receivables are financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Such assets are recognized 
initially at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, loans and receivables are measured at amortized 
cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses. 

Loans and receivables comprise trade and other receivables, and cash and cash equivalents.

(ii) Non-derivative financial liabilities

The Company initially recognizes debt securities issued and subordinated liabilities on the date that they are originated. All other financial liabilities 
(including liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss) are recognized initially on the trade date at which the Company becomes a party to 
the contractual provisions of the instrument. 

The Company derecognizes a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged, cancelled or expire.

The Company has the following non-derivative financial liabilities: debentures, trade payables and accrued liabilities, loans and borrowings, and 
finance lease obligations.

These financial liabilities are recognized initially at fair value less any directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, these 
financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method..

(iii) Share capital

Common shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of common shares and share options are recognized as a 
deduction from equity, net of any tax effects. 

Warrants are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of warrants are recognized as a deduction from equity, net of 
any tax effects.

The fair value of warrants is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

(iv) Compound financial instruments

Compound financial instruments issued by the Company comprise convertible secured subordinate debentures that can be converted to common 
shares at the option of the holder, and the number of shares to be issued does not vary with changes in their fair value.

The liability component of a compound financial instrument is recognized initially at the fair value of a similar liability that does not have an equity 
conversion option. The equity component is recognized initially at the difference between the fair value of the compound financial instrument as a 
whole and the fair value of the liability component. Any directly attributable transaction costs are allocated to the liability and equity components in 
proportion to their initial carrying amounts.

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3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

(b) Financial instruments (Continued)

Subsequent to initial recognition, the liability component of a compound financial instrument is measured at amortized cost using the effective interest 
method. The equity component of a compound financial instrument is not re-measured subsequent to initial recognition.

Interest relating to the financial liability is recognized in profit or loss. On conversion, the financial liability is reclassified to equity and no gain or loss 
is recognized.

(c) Inventories

Inventories  are  measured  at  the  lower  of  cost  and  net  realizable  value.  The  cost  of  inventories  includes  expenditures  incurred  in  acquiring  the 
inventories, production or conversion costs, and other costs incurred in bringing them to their existing location and condition. The amount of inventory 
that is expected to be recovered more than 12 months after the reporting date is presented as a non-current asset.

Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs of completion and selling expenses. Any 
writedown to net realizable value is recognized as an expense. Reversals of previous writedowns are recognized in profit or loss in the period when 
the reversal occurs. 

AFIRS raw material inventories include general parts, which are held pending installation and sales to customers. The weighted average cost method 
is used.

The carrying cost of AFIRS finished goods includes AFIRS raw material component costs plus a standard labour allocation. AFIRS finished goods 
consists of AFIRS units that have been assembled and are held pending sale to customers. The weighted average cost method is used for components, 
while the labour component allocated to each unit is valued using a standard cost.

Installations-in-progress includes product costs, and other direct project costs. When the system is fully functional, the installations-in-progress 
balance is recognized as cost of sales to correspond with the full unearned revenue amount then recognized as revenue. 

The production of Underfloor Stowage Units is outsourced and the weighted average cost method is used.

(d) Property and equipment  

(i) Recognition and measurement

Items of property and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. 

Cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset including those that are directly attributable to bringing the 
asset to the location and working condition for its intended use. 

Software that is integral to the functionality of the related equipment is recognized as property and equipment, otherwise it is considered an intangible 
asset.

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
(d) Property and equipment (Continued)

The depreciation rates are as follows:

Computers 

Software 

Equipment 

Leasehold improvements 

30% declining balance

12 months straight line

20% declining balance

Term of lease (5 years)

Estimates of depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted if appropriate. Any changes in 
these estimates are accounted for prospectively.

(iv) Research and development (“R&D”)

Expenditure on research activities is expensed as incurred. 

R&D  costs  consist  primarily  of  consulting  expenses  and  parts  related  to  the  design,  testing,  and  manufacture  of  Automated  Flight  Information 
Reporting System (“AFIRSTM”) and the design and testing of UpTime, the Dragon, FIRST, FLYHTStream, and FLYHT Fuel Management System. Other 
R&D costs include testing and certification.

Development activities involve a plan or design for the production of new or substantially improved products and processes. Development expenditure 
is capitalized only if development costs can be measured reliably, the product or process is technically and commercially feasible, future economic 
benefits are probable, and the Company intends to and has sufficient resources to complete development and to use or sell the asset. The expenditure 
capitalized includes the cost of materials, direct labour and overhead costs that are directly attributable to preparing the asset for its intended use, 
and borrowing costs on qualifying assets for which the commencement date for capitalization is on or after January 1, 2010. Other development 
expenditure is recognized in profit or loss as incurred. 

Capitalized development expenditure is measured at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses..

(v) Subsequent expenditure

Subsequent expenditure is capitalized only when it increases the future economic benefits embodied in the specific asset to which it relates. All other 
expenditures are recognized in profit or loss as incurred.

(vi) Amortization

Amortization is calculated based on the asset’s cost less its residual value.

Gains and losses on disposal of an item of property and equipment are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount 
of property and equipment. Net gains (losses) are recognized in profit or loss.

Estimates of amortization methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted if appropriate. Any changes in 
these estimates are accounted for prospectively.

(ii) Subsequent costs

(e) Leased assets  

The cost of replacing a part of an item of property and equipment is recognized in the carrying amount of the item if it is probable that the future 
economic benefits embodied within the part will flow to the Company, and its cost can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part 
is derecognized. The costs of the day-to-day servicing of property and equipment are recognized in profit or loss as incurred.

(iii) Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated using the depreciable amount, which is the cost of an asset less its residual value. Depreciation is recognized in profit or 
loss at rates calculated to write-off assets over their estimated useful lives since this most closely reflects the expected pattern of consumption of the 
future economic benefits embodied in the assets.

Leased assets are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives unless it is reasonably certain that the Company will obtain 
ownership by the end of the lease term.

Leases where the Company assumes substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. Upon initial recognition, 
the leased asset is measured at an amount equal to the lower of its fair value and the present value of the minimum lease payments. Subsequent to 
initial recognition, the asset is accounted for according to the accounting policy applicable to that asset. Other leases are operating leases and the 
Company does not recognize the leased assets in its statement of financial position. Initial direct costs for operating leases are expensed immediately.

As a lessee, FLYHT has several finance leases for computer hardware and leasehold improvements.

As a lessee, FLYHT has an operating lease for its premises.

As a lessor, rental assets are recorded at cost in FLYHT’s statement of financial position and consist of AFIRS units that are leased and in use in 
customer aircraft under lease type agreements. Depreciation is provided for active leased units on a straight-line basis over nine years. Spare units at 
customer sites are not depreciated until swapped into service.

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3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

(f) Intangible assets  

(i)  Warranties

Intangible assets that are acquired by the Company and have finite useful lives are measured at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated 
impairment losses. 

Customer  contracts  and  relationships  are  amortized  over  the  remaining  life  of  the  contracts  that  were  assumed  on  acquisition  of  Wingspeed 
Corporation’s assets (residual value is zero). This method most closely reflects the expected pattern of consumption of the future economic benefits 
embodied in the assets. The useful initial lives range from two to four years as per the terms of the contracts.

Acquired intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are stated at cost and are not amortized. 

The license with Bombardier that allows FLYHT access to technical documents has an indefinite life and is not amortized. The Company presently has 
dealings with Bombardier and sees no end to that relationship.

An intangible asset is derecognized on disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal.

(g) Government assistance  

(i) Government grants

Government grants related to qualifying research expenditures are recognized in profit or loss to match the costs that they are intended to compensate 
when there is reasonable assurance that they will be received and the Company will comply with the conditions associated with the grant.

(ii) Government loans

Low-interest or interest-free government loans are measured initially at their fair value and interest is imputed on the loan in subsequent periods. 
The benefit of the below-market interest rate is measured as the difference between the fair value of the loan on initial recognition and the amount 
received. This benefit is accounted for according to the type of grant.

(h) Lease payments  

(i) Operating lease payments

Payments made under operating leases are recognized in profit or loss on an accrual basis over the term of the lease. Initial direct costs for operating 
leases are immediately expensed.

(ii) Finance lease payments

Minimum lease payments made under finance leases are apportioned between finance costs and a reduction of the outstanding liability. The finance 
cost is allocated to each period during the lease term so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

(i) Provisions  

A provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably, and it 
is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future 
cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding 
of the discount is recognized as finance cost.

The Company warrants that the AFIRS products shall be free of defects during the term of each agreement and any renewals. Also, FLYHT warrants 
that it will deliver all data services required by the customer accurately and on-time. A provision for warranties is recognized when the underlying 
products or services are sold. The provision is based on historical warranty data.

(j) Impairment  

(i) Financial assets (including receivables)

A financial asset not carried at fair value through profit or loss is assessed at each reporting date to determine whether there is objective evidence 
that it is impaired. A financial asset is impaired if objective evidence indicates that a loss event has occurred after the initial recognition of the asset, 
and that the loss event had a negative effect on the estimated future cash flows of that asset that can be estimated reliably. 

Objective evidence that financial assets are impaired can include default or delinquency by a debtor, restructuring of an amount due to the Company 
on terms that the Company would not consider otherwise, or indications that a debtor will enter bankruptcy.

The  Company  assesses  impairment  of  each  customer’s  receivable  balance  by  analyzing  historical  trends  of  the  probability  of  default,  timing  of 
recoveries and the amount of loss incurred, adjusted for management’s judgment as to whether current economic and credit conditions are such that 
the actual losses are likely to be greater or less than suggested by historical trends. 

An impairment loss regarding a financial asset measured at amortized cost is calculated as the difference between its carrying amount and the present 
value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. Losses are recognized in profit or loss and reflected 
in an allowance account against receivables. Interest on the impaired asset continues to be recognized through the unwinding of the discount. When 
a subsequent event causes the amount of impairment loss to decrease, the decrease in impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss.

(ii) Non-financial assets

The carrying amounts of the Company’s non-financial assets, other than inventories, are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether 
there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated. For intangible assets that have 
indefinite useful lives, the recoverable amount is estimated at year end. The Company’s non-financial assets that are subject to impairment include: 
property and equipment, rental assets, and intangible assets.

The recoverable amount of an asset is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs to sell. In assessing value in use, the estimated future 
cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and 
the risks specific to the asset.  Fair value less costs to sell is assessed on an asset by asset basis at the point in time when a sale may be probable.

For the purpose of impairment testing, assets that cannot be tested individually are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generates 
cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets (the “cash-generating unit”, or 
“CGU”). The Company’s corporate assets do not generate separate cash inflows. If there is an indication that a corporate asset may be impaired, then 
the recoverable amount is determined for the CGU to which the corporate asset belongs. 

An impairment loss is recognized in profit or loss if the carrying amount of an asset or its CGU exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. Impairment 
losses are allocated to reduce the carrying amounts of the assets in the CGU on a pro rata basis. 

Impairment losses recognized in prior periods are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased or no longer exists. 
An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed 
only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or 
amortization, had no impairment loss been recognized.

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3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

(k) Revenue  

(i) AFIRS UpTime sales

(a)  Sales type agreements

AFIRS  fees  from  sales  type  service  agreements  are  deferred  as  unearned  revenue  and  corresponding  expenses  are  recorded  as  an  asset 
(installations in progress). Once the system (including the AFIRS unit and installation kit) is fully functional and accepted by the customer, the 
full deferred amount is recognized in revenue along with the installations in progress as cost of sales.

(b)  Lease type agreements

The Company rents AFIRS units to some customers under operating leases. Under the terms of the lease agreements, the AFIRS units remain 
the property of FLYHT and title does not transfer to the customer nor is there an option for the customer to purchase the AFIRS unit at the end 
of the lease.

The upfront fee from leased AFIRS contracts is initially recorded as unearned revenue and recognized as revenue on a straight line basis over 
the first term of the lease agreement upon shipment of the AFIRS unit.

(ii) AFIRS UpTime usage

Revenue from UpTime usage fees is recognized at the end of each month and is based on actual usage during that month.

(iii) Parts sales

Revenue from the sale of goods is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Revenue is recognized when persuasive 
evidence exists, usually in the form of an executed sales agreement, that the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the 
buyer, recovery of the consideration is probable, there is no continuing management involvement with the goods, and the amount of revenue can be 
measured reliably.

Revenue from the sale of Underfloor Stowage Units is recognized when the unit is shipped, title is transferred, and collection is reasonably assured.

(iv) Services

Technical services are provided based on orders and contracts with customers that include fixed or determinable prices that are based on daily, hourly, 
or contracted rates. Revenue is recognized in proportion to the stage of completion of the transaction at the reporting date.

(v) Other income

License fees and royalties paid for the use of FLYHT’s assets (i.e., trademarks, patents, and software) are recognized on an accrual basis.

(l) Employee benefits  

(i) Short-term employee benefits

Short-term employee benefit obligations are measured on an undiscounted basis and are expensed as the related service is provided.

The Company follows accrual accounting for wages, salaries, commissions and variable compensation payments. The commission policy outlines how 
commissions are calculated and when payment is made to employees.

(l) Employee benefits (Continued)

(ii) Share-based payment transactions

The grant date fair value of share-based payment awards granted to employees is recognized as an expense, with a corresponding increase in equity, 
over the period that the employees unconditionally become entitled to the awards.

Share-based payment transactions are equity-settled. Share options granted to directors and employees are measured using the fair value of the 
equity instruments granted at the grant date, which is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

If options are promised to an employee before the grant date, the Company recognizes the expense at the service commencement date based on fair 
value. Once the grant date is established, the earlier estimate is revised so that the expense is recognized based on the actual grant date fair value. 

FLYHT estimates the expected forfeiture rate at the option grant date and updates the estimate over time as new information becomes available. 
Forfeitures may occur if employees terminate their employment before the options vest.

(m) Share-based payment transactions to non-employees  

(i) Stock options granted to consultants

The Company grants stock options to consultants. These share-based payment transactions are equity-settled. Transactions with non-employees are 
measured based on the fair value of the goods or services received, at the receipt date. Fair value is measured at the date the Company obtains the 
goods or the counterparty renders service.

FLYHT estimates the expected forfeiture rate at the option grant date and updates the estimate over time as new information becomes available. 
Forfeitures may occur if consultants do not fulfill their obligations before the options vest.

(ii) Agent warrants

When the Company issues common shares, warrants, and debentures through brokered private placements, agent warrants are issued to the agents 
as consideration for their services.

Warrants are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of warrants are recognized as a deduction from equity, net of 
any tax effects.

The fair value of warrants is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

(n) Finance income and finance costs  

Finance income comprises interest income which is recognized as it accrues in profit or loss, using the effective interest method. The Company earns 
income on its cash and cash equivalents (bank deposits) and its restricted cash (Guaranteed Investment Certificates). Interest is recognized as it 
accrues in profit or loss, using the effective interest method.

Finance costs comprise interest expense and accretion on borrowings, and unwinding of the discount on provisions and are recognized in profit or loss 
using the effective interest method.

Foreign currency gains and losses are reported on a net basis, as either finance income or finance costs.

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3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

(o) Foreign currency  

(i)  Foreign currency transactions

Foreign currency transactions are translated to Canadian dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. Foreign currency denominated 
monetary assets and liabilities at each reporting date are retranslated to the functional currency at the exchange rate in effect on that date. The 
foreign currency gain or loss on monetary items is the difference between amortized cost in the functional currency at the beginning of the period, 
adjusted for effective interest and payments during the period, and the amortized cost in foreign currency translated at the exchange rate at the end 
of the reporting period.

Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate in effect on the date 
of the transaction. 

Foreign currency differences arising on retranslation are recognized in profit or loss.

(ii) Foreign operations

The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated to Canadian dollars at exchange rates in effect at the reporting date. The income and 
expenses of foreign operations are translated to Canadian dollars at exchange rates in effect on the transaction dates. 

Foreign currency differences are recognized in other comprehensive income in the cumulative translation account. 

(q) Earnings per share  

The Company presents basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) data for its common shares. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the profit or loss 
attributable to common shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS 
is determined each period by adjusting the profit or loss attributable to common shareholders and the weighted average number of common shares 
outstanding, for the effects of all dilutive potential common shares, which comprise debentures, convertible debentures, share options, and warrants.

4. NEW STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS NOT YET ADOPTED

The following standards, interpretations, amendments and improvements to existing standards issued by the IASB or International Financial Reporting 
Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”) were adopted as of January 1, 2013 without any material impact to FLYHT’s Financial Statements: IFRS 7 Financial 
Instruments: Disclosures, IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements, IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements, IFRS 12 Disclosure of interests in Other Entities, 
IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement, and IAS 9 Employee Future Benefit, IAS 36 Fair Value Measurement (IAS 36 was early adopted by FLYHT)

The following new accounting pronouncements have been issued but are not effective and may have an impact on the Company. All of the following 
new or revised standards and amendments to existing standards permit early adoption with transitional arrangements depending upon the date of 
initial application::

IFRS 7 / IAS 32 – Offsetting Financial Assets and Liabilities clarifies that an entity currently has a legally enforceable right to set-off if it is not 
contingent on a future event, situations under which it is enforceable, and defines related disclosure requirements (January 1, 2014). 

Foreign exchange gains or losses arising from a monetary item receivable from or payable to a foreign operation, the settlement of which is neither 
planned nor likely to occur in the foreseeable future and which, in substance, is considered to form part of the net investment in the foreign operation, 
are recognized in other comprehensive income in the cumulative amount of foreign currency translation differences.

IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments replaces the current multiple classification and measurement models for financial assets and liabilities with a single 
model that has only two classification categories: amortized cost and fair value. (transitional date still to be determined by the International Accounting 
Standards Board (“IASB”)).

(p) Income tax  

Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current tax and deferred tax are recognized in profit or loss except to the extent that it relates 
to a business combination, or items recognized directly in equity or in other comprehensive income. 

Current tax is the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable income or loss for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at 
the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.

Deferred tax is recognized in respect to temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes 
and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax is not recognized for the following temporary differences: the initial recognition of assets 
or liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and that affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss, and differences relating 
to investments in subsidiaries to the extent that it is probable that they will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to temporary differences when they reverse, based on the laws that have 
been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to 
offset current tax liabilities and assets, and they relate to income taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same taxable entity, or on different 
tax entities, but they intend to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis or their tax assets and liabilities will be realized simultaneously. 

A deferred tax asset is recognized for unused tax losses, tax credits and deductible temporary differences, to the extent that it is probable that future 
taxable profits will be available against which they can be utilized. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the 
extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized.

When a taxable temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of the equity component separately from the liability component of a compound 
financial instrument, the resulting deferred tax liability is charged directly to the carrying amount of the equity component.

IAS 1 – Presentation of Financial Statements requires that an entity present separately the items of OCI that may be reclassified to profit and loss in 
the future from those that would never be reclassified (annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2013).

IAS 39 – Novation of Derivatives and Continuation of Hedge Accounting provides some relief from the discontinuation of hedge accounting when 
a novation is made as a consequence of laws or regulations or the introduction of laws or regulations, subject to certain criteria (January 1, 2014).

IAS 36 Fair Value Measurement reverses the requirement to disclose the recoverable amount of every cash-generating unit to which significant 
goodwill  or  indefinite-lived  intangible  assets  have  been  allocated,  updating  the  requirement  to  only  apply  when  an  impairment  loss  has  been 
recognized or reversed (January 1, 2014).

IFRIC 21 Levies requires a liability for a levy be recognized only when the triggering event specified in the legislature occurs, even if an entity has no 
realistic opportunity to avoid the triggering event (January 1, 2014).

The Company has not completed its evaluation of the effect of adopting these standards on its consolidated annual financial statements.

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5. DETERMINATION OF FAIR VALUES

9. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

A number of the Company’s accounting policies and disclosures require the determination of fair value, for both financial and non-financial assets 
and liabilities. Fair values have been determined for measurement and/or disclosure purposes based on the following methods.

(a)  Share based payment transactions: measured using the Black-Scholes option pricing model; 

(b)  Loans and borrowings: for measurement purposes, fair value is calculated based on the present value of future principal and interest cash 
flows, discounted at the market rate of interest at the inception of the loan. In respect of the liability component of convertible debenture, 
the market rate of interest is determined by reference to similar liabilities that do not have a conversion feature. In respect of the convertible 
debentures and the debentures, as there has been no material change in the Company’s market rate subsequent to the issuance dates, 
carrying value approximates fair value; and

(c)  Trade and other receivables, trade payables and accrued liabilities: carrying value approximates fair value, due to the short-term nature of the 

instruments.

6. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash balances and bank deposits with an original maturity of three months or less.

7. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Trade receivables  

Non-trade receivables and accrued receivables 

Total 

December 31, 2013 

December 31, 2012

$ 

771,244 

13,182 

784,426 

$

882,990

326,507

1,209,497

Non-trade receivables consist of earned interest income receivable, input tax credits, and government grants receivable. The Company’s exposure 
to credit and currency risks is disclosed in note 26.

8. INVENTORY

AFIRS raw materials 

AFIRS finished goods 

Installations in progress 

Balance 

Less current portion 

Non-current portion 

December 31, 2013 

December 31, 2012

$ 

806,872 

406,475 

631,145 

1,844,492 

(1,308,243) 

536,249 

$

1,157,382

249,703

984,606

2,391,691

(1,663,918)

727,773

2013 

Cost 

Balance at January 1 

Additions 

Disposals 

Balance at December 31 

Accumulated Depreciation  

Balance at January 1 

Depreciation for the year 

Disposals 

Balance at December 31 

Carrying Amounts 

At January 1 

At December 31 

2012 

Cost 

Balance at January 1 

Additions 

Disposals 

Balance at December 31 

Accumulated Depreciation  

Balance at January 1 

Depreciation for the year 

Disposals 

Balance at December 31 

Carrying Amounts 

At January 1 

At December 31 

Computers 
and Software 
$ 

894,360 

4,559 

- 

898,919 

760,111 

43,694 

- 

803,805 

134,249 

95,114 

Equipment 

$ 

230,297 

- 

- 

230,297 

157,452 

14,569 

- 

172,021 

72,845 

58,276 

Leasehold 
improvements
$ 

132,851 

34,121 

- 

166,972 

99,220 

29,447 

- 

128,667 

33,631 

38,305 

Computers 
and Software 
$ 

Equipment 

$ 

Leasehold 
improvements
$ 

Total

$

1,257,508

38,680

-

1,296,188

1,016,783

87,710

-

1,104,493

240,725

191,695

Total

$

886,080 

8,280 

- 

894,360 

703,554 

56,557 

- 

760,111 

182,526 

134,249 

230,297 

132,851 

1,249,228

- 

- 

- 

- 

8,280

-

230,297 

132,851 

1,257,508

139,241 

18,211 

- 

157,452 

91,056 

72,845 

69,773 

29,447 

- 

99,220 

63,078 

33,631 

912,568

104,215

-

1,016,783

336,660

240,725

In 2013, AFIRS materials and changes in AFIRS units and installations in progress recognized as cost of sales amounted to $1,941,847 (2012: $1,389,017). 
Included in this amount was a write down of inventories amounting to $251,635 in 2013 (2012: recovery of $13,899) resulting from a complete review 
of slow moving inventory parts. All inventories are pledged as security for the bank loan and debentures.

The Company leases equipment under several finance lease agreements. Certain leases provide FLYHT with the option to purchase the equipment at 
the end of the lease term. At December 31, 2013, the net carrying amount of leased property and equipment was $41,619 (2012: $59,456). 

As of December 31, 2013, all property and equipment are pledged as security for the bank loan and debentures (note 13).

In the fourth quarter of 2013 FLYHT entered into an agreement to purchase equipment for a security system valued at $27,657 to be installed in the 
new premises effective March 1, 2014.  

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10. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

11. TRADE PAYABLES AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES

2013 

Cost 

Balance at January 1 

Balance at December 31 

Amortization  

Balance at January 1 

Amortization for the year 

Balance at December 31 

Carrying amounts 

At January 1 

At December 31 

2012 

Cost 

Balance at January 1 

Balance at December 31 

Amortization  

Balance at January 1 

Amortization for the year 

Balance at December 31 

Carrying amounts 

At January 1 

At December 31 

License 

Customer contracts 

$ 

34,992 

34,992 

- 

- 

- 

34,992 

34,992 

$ 

466,510 

466,510 

438,879 

27,631 

466,510 

27,631 

- 

License 

Customer contracts 

$ 

34,992 

34,992 

- 

- 

- 

34,992 

34,992 

$ 

466,510 

466,510 

300,285 

138,594 

438,879 

166,225 

27,631 

Total

$

501,502

501,502

438,879

27,6314

466,510

62,623

34,992

Total

$

501,502

501,502

300,285

138,594

438,879

201,217

62,623

The license with Bombardier allows FLYHT access to technical documents. It has an indefinite life, is not amortized, and is tested for impairment 
annually. The Company presently has dealings with Bombardier and forsees no end to that relationship.

FLYHT provides the contracted customers with UpTime data services. The fair value of the contracts acquired was amortized over the contract period, 
ending in March 2013.

Amortization of intangibles is included in the statement of comprehensive income as cost of sales. All intangible assets are pledged as security for 
the bank loan and debentures.

Trade payables 

Non-refundable customer deposits 

Compensation and statutory deductions 

Accrued liabilities 

Total 

December 31, 2013 

December 31, 2012

$ 

2,454,242 

620,840 

512,806 

116,608 

3,704,496 

$

2,334,164

797,070

316,058

210,962

3,658,254

Compensation and statutory deductions include accrued vacation pay, variable compensation, and statutory payroll deductions.

12. UNEARNED REVENUE

Unearned revenue classified as current consists of sales type agreements revenue that will be recognized when the AFIRS system is fully functional, 
and rental type agreements revenue and license fees expected to be recognized as income in the next year.

The license and manufacturing agreement with SNC gives SNC the right to manufacture the Company’s AFIRS product and market the AFIRS UpTime 
technology and products to the global military market. This license fee is deferred as unearned revenue and revenue was recognized on a straight-line 
basis over the five year term of the agreement and has been fully recognized as of December 31, 2013 (See note 19).

All amounts recorded in unearned revenue are non-refundable.

Balance January 1 

AFIRS UpTime sales: shipped, not accepted 

AFIRS UpTime usage: prepaid 

AFIRS UpTime sales: revenue recognized 

AFIRS UpTime usage: revenue recognized 

License fees: revenue recognized 

Balance December 31 

2013 

$ 

2,717,245 

1,450,520 

414,228 

(2,694,292) 

(526,346) 

(257,520) 

1,103,834 

2012

$

1,897,204

3,445,930

376,981

(2,464,784)

(280,566)

(257,520)

2,717,245

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13. LOANS AND BORROWINGS

Bank loan

The Company currently has no bank debt and has available to it an operating demand loan up to a maximum of $250,000 (2012: $250,000). The 
operating loan bears interest at Canadian chartered bank prime plus 1.5%. The operating demand loan is secured by an assignment of cash collateral 
in the amount of $250,000 and a general security agreement including a first ranking security interest in all personal property. The amount of the cash 
collateral has been disclosed as restricted cash. As at December 31, 2013 and 2012, the facility had not been drawn.

Government loans

The IRAP loan was repaid in full in the third quarter of 2013. The loan was non-interest bearing and was repaid annually, based on 1.11% of gross 
revenues, commencing October 2005 and was unsecured. The current portion was calculated based on the actual gross revenues in the previous 
quarter plus the Company’s revenue projections for the next nine months.

The TPC loan is non-interest bearing and unsecured. The loan is repayable annually, based on 15% of the initial contribution when the Company has 
achieved more than 10% growth in gross revenues above the previous year’s gross revenue and the gross revenue for the year is greater than the base 
amount. The base amount is defined as the Company’s gross revenue in fiscal 2004, which was at $556,127.

On February 23, 2011, the Company signed a contribution agreement with Industry Canada under the SADI program for the development of the next 
generation product, AFIRS 228. Under the terms of the agreement, SADI has made repayable unsecured contributions to the Company of 30% of the 
eligible project costs to December 30, 2012 totaling $1,967,507. The amount is repayable over 15 years commencing April 30, 2014. The payments are 
on a stepped basis starting April 30, 2014. Payments comprise 3.5% of the contribution and increase 15% yearly until April 30, 2028, when the final 
payment is 24.5% of the contribution. The amount to be repaid is 165% of the original contribution. At December 31, 2013, the Company had received 
a cumulative total of $1,967,507 (December 31, 2012: $1,770,756).

Convertible debentures

The debenture issued December 23, 2010 has a face value of $3,159,000. The debenture matures on December 23, 2014 and bears interest at a 
rate of 8% per annum, accrued and paid annually in arrears commencing December 31, 2011. The debentures are convertible into common shares 
at a conversion rate of $0.40 per share at any time prior to maturity. The debentures are secured against all personal property of the Company, with 
the exception of the Company’s intellectual property, and are subordinated in right of payment to all existing and future bank and/or governmental 
indebtedness of the Company. The fair value of the conversion feature was determined at the time of issue as the difference between the principal 
value of the debentures and the discounted cash flows assuming an 18% rate. The conversion feature is classified as equity and amounts to $231,318 
as at December 31, 2013 (December 31, 2012: $231,318). If the debentures are converted to shares, a portion of the value of the conversion feature 
recognized in shareholders’ equity will be classified to share capital along with the conversion price paid.

Debentures

In two tranches on April 18 and May 28, 2013, the Company issued an aggregate $2,110,000 of debentures in a debt offering. The debentures mature 
on June 30, 2016 and bear interest at a rate of 12% per annum on the contributed amounts, which shall be accrued and paid annually in arrears 
commencing December 1, 2013. Purchasers of debentures received a capital discount premium of 10% on the financing, meaning that for every $1.00 
debenture acquired, FLYHT shall owe, on the maturity date, principal equal to $1.10 to the debenture holder. The purchasers of the debentures were 
also issued one common share of the Corporation for every $1.00 principal amount of debentures acquired pursuant to the offering. A total of 2,110,000 
common shares were issued under these tranches. All of the securities issued thereunder were subject to a 4-month hold period. The debentures 
are not listed on any stock exchange and are not convertible into common shares. The debentures are secured against all personal property of 
FLYHT, including FLYHT’s intellectual property and are subordinated in right of payment to all existing and future secured bank and/or governmental 
indebtedness of FLYHT and any existing security already registered against FLYHT’s assets. The fair value of the debenture was determined at the time 
of issue as the difference between the principal value of the debentures and the discounted cash flows assuming an 18% rate.

13. LOANS AND BORROWINGS (CONTINUED)

IRAP 
TPC 
SADI 
Debenture payable 

Convertible debenture payable 

Balance December 31 

Less current portion 

Non-current portion 

14. OPERATING LEASES

2013 
$ 
- 
12,364 
818,828 
2,006,397 

2,899,952 

5,737,541 

(3,745,513) 

1,992,028 

2012
$
66,690
28,074
629,419
-

2,652,616

3,376,799

(271,832)

3,104,967 

The Company’s lease for its operating premises (a) ends effective February 28, 2014. A lease has been entered into for a new operating premises 
(b), effective March 1, 2014.  Operating lease rentals are payable as follows:

Premises (b) 
$ 

Total Premises
$

2014 

2015 

2016 

2017 

2018 

2019 

2020 

2021 

Total 

Premises (a) 
$ 

81,637 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

342,292 

410,750 

410,750 

433,419 

437,952 

437,952 

437,952 

72,992 

81,637 

2,984,059 

Operating lease payments made in 2013 totaled $488,060 (2012: $472,142).

15. PROVISIONS

Product warranty - non-current provision 

Balance January 1 

Provision made during the period 

Provision used during the period 

Balance December 31 

2013 
$ 

46,452 

263,979 

(162,003) 

148,428 

A provision for warranties is recognized when the underlying products or services are sold. The provision is based on historical warranty data.

423,929

410,750

410,750

433,419

437,952

437,952

437,952

72,992

3,065,696

2012
$

47,027

39,801

(40,376)

46,452 

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16. CAPITAL AND OTHER COMPONENTS OF EQUITY

16. CAPITAL AND OTHER COMPONENTS OF EQUITY (CONTINUED)

Share capital

Authorized:

Unlimited numbers of common shares, and classes A, B and C preferred shares, issuable in series, having no par value.

The preferred shares may be issued in one or more series. The directors are authorized to fix the number of shares in each series and to determine 
the designation, rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attached to the shares in each series.

Issued and outstanding:

Common shares: 

Balance January 1, 2012 

Issued for cash 

Share issue costs 

Share issue costs – agent warrants 

Bifurcation of warrants 

Exercise of employee options 

Contributed surplus from exercise of employee options 

Balance December 31, 2012 

Issued for cash 

Share issue costs 

Exercise of employee options 

Contributed surplus from exercise of employee options 

Exercise of warrants 

Contributed surplus from exercise of warrants 

Balance December 31, 2013 

Number of shares 

118,630,466 

21,749,700 

- 

- 

- 

6,000 

- 

140,386,166 

2,110,000 

- 

314,000 

- 

16,007,102 

- 

158,817,268 

Value
$

36,741,492

4,349,940

(375,200)

(117,027)

(723,417)

1,500

678

39,877,966

157,280

(3,121)

92,900

55,107

6,051,986

2,085,885

48,318,003

In four tranches in June and July 2012 the Company issued 20,749,700 share units pursuant to a combination of brokered and non-brokered private 
placements at $0.20 per share unit resulting in gross proceeds of $4,149,940. Each share unit consists of one common share and one-half share 
purchase warrant. Each full share unit warrant entitles the holder to acquire one common share at a price of $0.30 until 24 months after the issue 
date of the share purchase warrant. As at December 31, 2012 share purchase warrants outstanding totaled 10,374,850 from the four tranches: 
4,595,750 will expire June 22, 2014; 1,437,500, June 27, 2014; 1,889,100, June 29, 2014 and 2,452,000 July 4, 2014. The net cash proceeds after 
issuance costs of the brokered and non-brokered private placements totaled $3,784,367. A further 1,223,509 agent warrants were issued which 
entitle the holder to acquire one common share at a price of $0.20 until 24 months after the issue date of the agent warrant. The expiry details are: 
606,935, June 22, 2014; 8,750, June 27, 2014; 264,474, June 29, 2014; and 343,350 July 4, 2014.

On September 27, 2012 the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares at $0.20 per share in connection with a non-brokered private placement 
resulting in gross proceeds of $200,000  The net cash proceeds after issuance costs was $198,115. 

In 2012 an additional 6,000 common shares were issued to directors, officers, employees and consultants on the exercise of options. The weighted 
average exercise price of these common shares was $0.25, resulting in cash proceeds of $1,500.

In two tranches on April 18 and May 28, 2013, the Company issued debentures in a debt offering (note 13). The purchasers of the debentures 
were issued one common share of the Corporation for every $1.00 principal amount of debentures acquired pursuant to the offering. A total of 
2,110,000 common shares were issued under these tranches. All of the securities issued thereunder were subject to a four-month hold period. 

In 2013 a total of 16,007,102 warrants were exercised, each exercisable into one common share for total proceeds of $6,051,986:

(a)  1,071,522 warrants were exercised with an exercise price of $0.20 per share for proceeds of $214,304,

(b)  1,365,500 warrants were exercised with an exercise price of $0.30 per share for proceeds of $409,650, and

(c)  13,570,080 warrants were exercised with an exercise price of $0.40 per share for proceeds of $5,428,032

Also in 2013, a total of 314,000 stock options were exercised for total proceeds of $92,900, with each stock option exercised into one common 
share:

(d)  224,000 stock options were exercised with an exercise price of $0.25 for proceeds of $56,000, and

(e)  90,000 stock options were exercised with an exercise price of $0.41 per share for proceeds of $36,900

Stock option plan

The Company grants stock options to its directors, officers, employees and consultants. In the first quarter of 2013 the Company granted 487,500 
stock options to two consultants under the stock option plan. The stock options expire December 31, 2016, and have an exercise price of $0.25 
per share. Of the options granted, 87,500 were issued to a consultant and vested immediately and 400,000 were issued to an investor relations 
consultant and vested 25% per quarter March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31, 2013. The fair value of the 87,500 options granted was 
determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing  model. The fair value of the 400,000 options granted was determined based on the estimated 
fair value of services to be received. 

In the second quarter of 2013 the Company granted 2,211,500 stock options to employees and directors under the stock option plan. The stock 
options vest immediately, expire December 31, 2016, and have an exercise price of $0.25 per share. The options were granted at an exercise price 
not less than fair market value of the stock on the date of issuance. 

In  the  third  quarter  of  2013  the  Company  granted  100,000  stock  options  to  an  employee  under  the  stock  option  plan.  The  stock  options  vest 
immediately, expire December 31, 2016, and have an exercise price of $0.25 per share. The options were granted at an exercise price not less than 
fair market value of the stock on the date of issuance.

In the fourth quarter the Company granted 800,000 options effective January 1, 2014, comprised of 400,000 options to each of two IR consultants 
(subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, received on Jan 2, and Feb 25, 2014).  These options were recorded as outstanding as of 
December 31, 2013.  An aggregate 200,000 options (100,000 per IR consultant) will vest on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31, 
2014. The options have an exercise price of $0.45 and expire December 31, 2016.

The Company has a policy of reserving up to 10% of the outstanding common shares for issuance to eligible participants. As at December 31, 2013, 
there were 15,881,726 (2012: 14,038,617) common shares reserved for this purpose. 

All outstanding options issued to date vested immediately at the grant date with the exception of:

(a)  400,000 options granted to an investor relations (“IR”) consultant effective September 20, 2012 and 400,000 granted to an investor relations 

consultant effective January 1, 2013 which had vested by December 31, 2013, and

(b)  1,200,000 options granted effective January 1, 2014, comprised of 400,000 options to each of three IR consultants. Vesting provisions 

provide that 25% of the total stock options issued under these three agreements vest to each of the IR consultants per quarter over the first 
one-year period.

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16. CAPITAL AND OTHER COMPONENTS OF EQUITY (CONTINUED)

There remain 800,000 unvested options as at December 31, 2013 (2012: 1,375,000). A summary of the Company’s outstanding and exercisable 
stock options as at December 31, 2013 and 2012 and changes during these years is presented below.

The weighted average fair value of the agent warrants granted in 2012 was $0.07. The fair value of the warrants granted was estimated using the 
Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:

2013 

Number of options 

Outstanding, January 1 
Options granted 
Options exercised 
Options expired 
Outstanding, December 31 
Exercisable, December 31 

6,270,500 
3,599,000 
(314,000) 
(2,083,000) 
7,472,500 
6,672,500 

Weighted average 
exercise price 
$ 
0.26 
0.29 
0.30 
0.28 
0.27 
0.25 

2012

Number of options 

4,485,991 
2,607,500 
(6,000) 
(816,991) 
6,270,500 
4,895,500 

Weighted average
exercise price
$
0.28
0.25
0.25
0.31
0.26
0.28

Weighted average life remaining for the options outstanding and exercisable is 2.2 years. The exercise prices for options outstanding at December 
31, 2013 were as follows:

Exercise price: 

$0.25 
$0.25 
$0.25 
$0.45 
Total 

All options 

Exercisable options

Number 

1,752,500 
2,593,000 
2,327,000 
800,000 
7,472,500 

Weighted average remaining 
contractual life (years) 
1.0 
2.0 
3.0 
3.0 
2.2 

Number 

1,752,500 
2,593,000 
2,327,000 
- 
6,672,500 

Weighted average remaining
contractual life (years)
1.0
2.0
3.0
-
2.1

The weighted average fair value of the options granted during the year that were valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model was $0.12 
(2012: $0.14), estimated based on the following assumptions. The fair value of the options granted and valued using the Black-Scholes option 
pricing model were valued with the following weighted average assumptions:

Risk-free interest rate 
Expected life (years) 
Volatility in the price of the Company’s common shares 
Dividend yield rate 

2013 
1.24% 
3.65 
99% 
0.00% 

Warrants

Outstanding January 1, 2012 

Issued on private placement 

Agent warrants granted 

Outstanding December 31, 2012 

Warrants exercised 

Warrants expired 

Outstanding December 31, 2013 

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Number of warrants 

Weighted average exercise price 

20,535,610 

10,374,850 

1,223,509 

32,133,969 

(16,007,102) 

(1,415,000) 

14,711,867 

$ 

0.47 

0.30 

0.20 

0.40 

0.38 

0.40 

0.23 

2012
1.38%
3.60
99%
0.00%

Value

$

2,499,778

723,417

117,027

3,340,222

(2,085,885)

(196,685)

1,057,652

Risk-free interest rate 
Expected life (years) 
Volatility in the price of the Company’s common shares 
Dividend yield rate 

17. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share

2013 
- 
- 
- 
- 

2012
1.05%
2.00
76%
0.00%

The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2013 was based on a weighted average number of common 
shares outstanding of 142,691,525 (2012: 129,567,629). The calculation of diluted earnings per share did not include stock options of 7,872,500 
(2012: 6,270,500), warrants of 14,711,867 (2012: 32,133,969) and convertible debentures of 7,897,500 because they would be anti-dilutive.

18. REVENUE

AFIRS Uptime sales 

AFIRS Uptime usage 

Parts sales 

Services 

Total 

2013 

$ 

2,707,838 

3,624,719 

655,561 

1,012,245 

8,000,364 

2012

$

2,464,784

3,091,626

202,420

710,976

6,469,806

AFIRS Uptime sales includes revenue for both lease and sales type contracts. AFIRS Uptime usage includes UpTime monthly voice and data usage fees. 
Parts sales includes spare AFIRS units, spare installation kit parts and Underfloor Stowage Units. Services include technical, repair, and installation 
support services.

19. OTHER INCOME

Other income consists of the recognition of the SNC license fee that was deferred as unearned revenue when received and was recognized over the 
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20. OPERATING SEGMENTS

The Company has one operating segment.

Geographical Information

The following revenue is based on the geographical location of customers.

North America 

South / Central America 

Africa / Middle East 

Europe 

Australasia 

Asia 

Total 

22. ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES

For the year ended December 31

For the year ended December 31

2013 
$ 

3,853,788 

460,184 

1,391,446 

549,718 

697,249 

1,047,979 

8,000,364 

2012
$

3,522,317

472,850

1,729,862

150,247

520,843

73,687

6,469,806

Salaries and benefits 
Stock based compensation 
Contract labour 
Office 
Legal fees 
Audit and accounting 
Investor relations 
Brokerage, stock exchange, and transfer agent fees 
Travel 
Equipment and maintenance 
Depreciation 
Other 
Total 

2013 
$ 
1,498,854 
260,091 
141,271 
305,104 
36,405 
122,625 
243,975 
27,377 
96,585 
55,462 
23,920 
47,453 
2,859,122 

2012
$
1,253,401
227,808
112,366
324,465
142,378
104,855
93,709
26,961
106,586
57,844
28,874
17,522
2,496,769

All non-current assets (property and equipment and intangible assets) reside in Canada.

Major customers

23. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES

To date, all development costs have been expensed as incurred. 

Revenues from the three largest customers represent approximately 31.1% of the Company’s total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2013 
(2012: 23.7%).

21. DISTRIBUTION EXPENSES

For the year ended December 31

In 2013, FLYHT received payment for one claim totaling $196,751 (2012: $879,854) from SADI which is a repayable contribution. It was determined 
that the repayable contribution is at below market interest rates and therefore the payments were accounted for as a loan payable of $65,950 
and a grant of $130,801. The grant portion was determined at the time of installment receipt as the difference between the principal value of 
the installment and the discounted cash flows assuming an 18% rate. The grant portion reimbursed a portion of FLYHT’s costs related to the 
development  of  the  AFIRS  228.  This  grant  was  classified  as  related  to  income.  FLYHT  used  the  net  presentation  approach  by  reducing  R&D 
expenses.

Salaries and benefits 

Stock based compensation 

Contract labour 

Office 

Travel 

Equipment & maintenance 

Depreciation 

Marketing 

Other 

Total 

2013 
$ 

1,506,626 

85,071 

275,059 

366,439 

403,319 

25,413 

46,129 

41,441 

206,949 

2,956,446 

2012 
$ 

1,829,053

95,458

559,096

345,648

315,797

31,820

52,956

61,773

69,604

3,361,205

Salaries and benefits 
Stock based compensation 
Contract labour 
Office 
Travel 
Equipment and maintenance 
Components 
Government grants 
SRED tax credit 
Depreciation 
Other 

Total 

For the year ended December 31

2013 
$ 
1,536,904 
13,542 
533,107 
188,579 
48,734 
33,154 
264,587 
(130,801) 
(326,195) 
17,661 
955 

2,180,227 

2012 
$
1,544,718
12,615
1,265,032
303,740
60,419
48,704
63,267
(585,705)
(327,438)
22,385
-

2,407,737 

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24. FINANCE INCOME AND FINANCE COSTS

Recognized in profit or loss:

For the year ended December 31

25. INCOME TAX EXPENSE (CONTINUED)

The Company has non-capital losses for income tax purposes of approximately $36,067,569 which are available to be applied against future year’s 
taxable income. The benefit of these non-capital losses has not been recognized in the consolidated financial statements because it is not probable 
that future taxable profit will be available against which FLYHT can use the benefits. These losses will expire as follows:

Interest income on bank deposits 

Net foreign exchange gain 

Finance income 

Bank service charges 

Interest expense 

Government grant interest expense 

Debenture interest expense and accretion 

Debenture issuance cost amortization 

Net foreign exchange loss 

Finance costs 

25. INCOME TAX EXPENSE

Current income tax expense 

Deferred income tax expense 

2013 
$ 

465 

- 

465 

2012
$

3,809 

-

3,809

Unrecognized deferred tax assets

Deferred tax assets have not been recognized in respect to the following items:

Capital assets 

Intangibles 

Inventory 

Non-capital loss carry-forwards 

Share issue costs 

Scientific research and experimental development expenditures 

2013 
$ 

2,221 

- 

2,221 

21,388 

10,187 

123,460 

657,620 

84,136 

165,432 

1,062,223 

2013 

156,933 

113,870 

405 

9,599,862 

90,225 

6,203,715 

16,165,101 

2012
$

1,958

10,830

12,788

20,721

12,300

70,508

402,275

78,546

-

584,350

2012 

191,859

113,958

4,327

9,122,110

179,014

6,286,853

15,898,121

Amount
$
2,570,288
2,461,959
3,390,309
5,596,948
6,997,140
2,791,748
6,596,636
4,351,802
2,313,255
997,514
38,067,569

Year 

2014 
2015 
2026 
2027 
2028 
2029 
2030 
2031 
2032 
2033 
Total 

Reconciliation of effective tax rate

Loss for the period 

Total income tax expense 

Loss excluding income tax 

Tax Rate 

Expected income tax recovery 

Change in tax rate and other 

Non-deductible expenses 

Stock based compensation 

Change in unrecognized temporary differences 

2013 
$ 

(4,063,164) 

465 

(4,062,699) 

25.0% 

(1,015,675) 

486,748 

171,827 

89,676 

267,889 

465 

2012
$

(4,883,752)

3,809

(4,879,943)

25.0%

(1,219,986)

(374,542)

7,484

83,970

1,506,883

3,809

26. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT 

The Company’s operating activities expose it to a variety of financial risks, including credit, liquidity and market risks associated with the Company’s 
financial assets and liabilities.  FLYHT has established procedures and policies to minimize its exposure to these risks, and continually monitors its 
exposure to all significant risks to assess the impact on its operating activities.  The following details the Company’s exposure to credit, liquidity, 
currency, and other market risks.

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26. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)

Credit risk

The following table details the contractual maturities of financial liabilities, including estimated interest payments.

The  Company’s  exposure  to  credit  risk  is  influenced  mainly  by  the  individual  characteristics  of  each  customer.  Management  considers  the 
demographics of the Company’s customer base, including the default risk of the industry and country in which customers operate. Approximately 
11.7% (2012: 9.0%) of the Company’s 2013 revenue is attributable to transactions with a single customer; however, geographically there is no 
concentration of credit risk. 

Each new customer is analyzed individually for creditworthiness before the Company’s standard payment and delivery terms and conditions are 
offered. Customers that fail to meet the Company’s benchmark creditworthiness may transact with FLYHT only on a prepayment basis. The AFIRS 
solution is subject to a retention of title clause, so that in the event of non-payment the Company will have a secured claim. To further minimize credit 
exposure, the sale of most AFIRS solutions requires payment in advance of any product shipment. At each reporting date, the Company establishes 
an allowance for impairment that represents its estimate of incurred losses. 

The aging of receivables at the reporting date was:

December 31, 2013 

Accounts receivable 

Impairment 

Net receivable 

December 31, 2012 

Accounts receivable 

Impairment 

Net receivable 

0-30 days 
$ 

404,658 

(4,705) 

399,953 

0-30 days 
$ 

757,953 

(5,073) 

752,880 

31-60 days 
$ 

129,737 

(7,058) 

122,679 

31-60 days 
$ 

385,839 

(7,572) 

378,267 

61-90 days 
$ 

175,233 

(30,216) 

145,017 

61-90 days 
$ 

48,448 

- 

48,448 

91+ days 
$ 

272,805 

(156,028) 

116,777 

91+ days 
$ 

30,251 

(349) 

29,902 

Total
$

982,433

(198,007)

784,426

Total
$

1,222,491

(12,994)

1,209,497

The Company believes that the unimpaired amounts that are past due by more than 30 days are still collectible, based on historic payment behavior.

The movement in the allowance for impairment in respect of trade and other receivables for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 was:

Balance, January 1 

Provision 

Amounts written off 

Impairments recovered 

Balance, December 31 

Liquidity risk

2013 
$ 

12,994 

198,007 

(12,645) 

(349) 

198,007 

2012
$

102,079

4,763

(69,268)

(24,580)

12,994

The Company’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, without 
incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Company’s reputation. The Company manages its liquidity risks by having cash available, 
by maintaining a conservative capital structure, by prudently managing its credit risks, and by maintaining its relationship with the capital markets 
to meet any near-term liquidity requirements.  The Company had a working capital deficiency at December 31, 2013, explained further in note 2(e).

December 31, 2013 

Accounts payable 

Accounts payable – SNC

(note 27a) 

Compensation and statutory deductions 

Finance lease liabilities 

Accrued liabilities 

Loans and borrowings 

Total 

December 31, 2012 

Accounts payable 

Accounts payable – SNC

(note 27a) 

Compensation and statutory deductions 

Finance lease liabilities 

Accrued liabilities 

Loans and borrowings 

Total 

Currency risk

< 2 months 
$ 

581,557 

2-12 months 
$ 

18,726 

1,921,384 

296,223 

4,059 

40,678 

- 

2,843,901 

- 

216,583 

9,970 

75,930 

3,751,695 

4,072,904 

< 2 months 
$ 

531,548 

2-12 months 
$ 

12,045 

1,790,571 

136,007 

4,058 

20,046 

24,785 

2,507,015 

- 

180,051 

20,291 

190,916 

313,736 

717,039 

1-2 years 
$ 

2-5 years 
$ 

> 5 years 
$ 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

344,026 

344,026 

2,781,399 

2,781,399 

1,507,480 

1,507,480 

1-2 years 
$ 

2-5 years 
$ 

> 5 years 
$ 

- 

- 

- 

14,029 

- 

3,482,088 

3,496,117 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

245,218 

245,218 

1,464,132 

1,464,132 

Total
$

600,283

1,921,384

512,806

14,029

116,608

8,384,600

11,549,710

Total
$

543,593

1,790,571

316,058

38,378

210,962

5,529,959

8,429,521

A significant portion of the Company’s revenues and a portion of its expenses are denominated in U.S. dollars. Management estimates that a 
1%  weakening  of  the  Canadian  dollar  relative  to  the  U.S.  dollar  would  increase  net  earnings  by  approximately  $76,314  (2012:  $62,317)  and  a 
strengthening of the Canadian dollar would decrease net earnings by approximately $76,314 (2012: $62,317). 

The Company mitigates its cash flow exposures by the international nature of the business where a portion of its cost of goods sold are in currencies 
that naturally hedge a portion of U.S. dollar revenue. The Company has not engaged in activities to manage its cash flow foreign currency exposure 
through the use of financial instruments. 

The Company has exposure to foreign exchange risk for working capital items denominated in U.S. dollars. At December 31, 2013, negative working 
capital denominated in U.S. dollars was approximately $1,180,745 (2012: negative $1,367,243). As a result a 1% weakening of the Canadian dollar 
would decrease net earnings by approximately $11,807 (2012: $13,672) and a strengthening of the Canadian dollar would increase net earnings by 
approximately $11,807 (2012: $13,672). 

The Company mitigates its working capital exposure by managing its U.S. dollar denominated working capital items to limit the requirement to 
convert either to or from U.S. dollars to fulfill working capital payment requirements.  

Although there are limited expenses under contracts denominated in EUR and GBP, fluctuations in these currencies would result in insignificant 
foreign exchange variances. In respect of other monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, the Company ensures that its 
net exposure is kept to an acceptable level by buying or selling foreign currencies at spot rates when necessary to address short-term imbalances.

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28. RELATED PARTIES (CONTINUED)

Interest rate risk

Borrowings issued at variable rates result in exposure to interest rate risk, which would affect future cash flows if interest rates were to rise.  
Fluctuations in the prime interest rate could result in exposure for the Company with regards to the bank credit facility, which bears interest at 
Canadian chartered bank prime plus 1.5%. The Company’s exposure to interest rate risk as at December 31, 2013 and 2012 was minimal as the credit 
facility had not been drawn.

Market risk

Market risk is the risk that changes in market conditions, such as foreign exchange rates, interest rates and equity prices will affect the Company’s 
income  or  the  value  of  its  financial  instruments.    The  Company’s  objective  in  managing  market  risk  is  to  manage  and  control  exposure,  while 
optimizing return.

Fair values versus carrying amounts

The fair values of financial assets and liabilities approximate carrying values.

Capital management

FLYHT’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. In order to maintain or adjust 
the capital structure, the Company may issue new debt, sell assets to reduce debt, or issue new shares. There were no changes in the Company’s 
approach to capital management during the year.

27. CONTINGENCY 

The Company took action against SNC and is defending itself against an action by SNC related to the development of the AFIRS 228. The Company 
has accrued a liability of $1,921,384, which represents the total amount of invoices received from SNC. The Company maintains that the claims are 
without merit and that the services invoiced were not provided. Management intends to vigorously defend the matter and believes the outcome 
will be in its favour. 

In November 2011, the Company formally notified SNC that they were in material breach of the License and Manufacturing Agreement that was 
entered into between the two parties on December 28, 2008. The Company demanded payment of $1,329,976 USD and $2,650,000 CDN and 
terminated the agreement. As well, the Company applied to the Alberta courts for arbitration under the provisions of the agreement. The courts 
granted the request for arbitration on November 29, 2011. Subsequent to the grant, SNC refused to recognize the jurisdiction of the court and has 
contested the cancellation of the agreement and the arbitration.

In November 2011, SNC filed an action in Utah alleging that FLYHT failed to pay $2,042,000 USD.

As all invoices presented to the Company by SNC have been accrued (note 11), management does not expect the outcome to have a material effect 
on the Company’s financial position.

28. RELATED PARTIES 

(a)  Throughout 2012 the Company engaged in transactions with a company owned by a director to supply consulting services. The related party 
provided business development services such as trade show attendance and corporate introductions related to the business jet initiatives of 
the Company.

(b)  Throughout 2012 the Company engaged in transactions with a company owned by a director to supply consulting services. The related party 
provided business development services such as market analysis and corporate introductions related to the commercial aviation initiatives of 
the Company.

Included in contract labour: 

Included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities:

For the year ended 
December 31 

2013 
$ 

- 

- 

- 

2012 
$ 

89,875 

17,984 

107,859 

December 31

2013 
$ 

- 

- 

- 

2012 
$

14,915 

-

14,915 

(a) 

(b) 

Total 

All of the transactions with these related parties were amounts that were agreed upon by the parties and  approximated fair value.  All other 
transactions with related parties were normal business transactions related to their positions within the Company. These transactions included 
expense reimbursements for business travel and other expenses paid by the related party and were measured at exchange amounts that the related 
party paid to a third party and were substantiated with a third party receipt.

Transactions with key management personnel

Key management personnel includes all persons with direct or indirect authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities 
of the Company, and includes directors and the FLYHT’s executive team. 

In addition to salary and variable compensation, the Company also provides non-cash benefits to key management personnel. Certain executive 
officers are entitled to a mutual term of notice of six months.

Compensation for this group comprised:

Salary 
Director fees 
Variable compensation 
Share-based payments 
Short-term employee benefits 
Total 

Directors of the Company control 4.1% (2012: 4.7%) of the voting shares of the Company

2013 
$ 
736,500 
109,359 
192,264 
94,550 
57,254 
1,189,927 

2012 
$
815,596
84,023
169,218
195,393
89,935
1,354,165

Subsidiaries

FLYHT Inc. 
AeroMechanical Services USA Inc. 
FLYHT Corp. 
FLYHT India Corp. 
TFM Inc. 

29. SUBSEQUENT EVENT 

Country of Incorporation 

Ownership interest

United States 
United States 
Canada 
Canada 
Canada 

100%
100%
100%
100%
100%

As of April 14, 2014, the Company issued a total of 4,228,280 shares due to warrant and option exercises for total proceeds of $1,333,387, including:

a) 1,971,500 warrants exercised at $0.30 for proceeds of $591,450

b) 1,405,780 warrants exercised at $0.40 for proceeds of $562,312

c) 718,500 options exercised at $0.25 for proceeds of $179,625

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CORPORATE INFORMATION

REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT

Valiant Trust Company 
Telephone: 1-866-313-1872 
Email: inquires@valianttrust.com 
www.valianttrust.com

SHARE LISTING

Shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange 
Ticker Symbol: FLY

INVESTOR RELATIONS

Email: investors@flyht.com 
Telephone: 1-403-250-9956 
Toll free: 1-866-250-9956 
www.flyht.com

The Howard Group Inc. 
Dave Burwell 
Email: dave@howardgroupinc.com 
Telephone: 1-403-410-7907 
www.howardgroupinc.com

Kin Communications Inc. 
Fred Leigh 
Email: FLY@kincommunications.com 
Telephone: (866) or (604) 684-6730

Bristol Capital Ltd. 
Glen Akselrod 
Email: glen@bristolir.com 
Telephone: 1-905-326-1888 
www.bristolir.com

DIRECTORS

Doug Marlin 

Bill Tempany 
Mike Brown 
Paul Takalo, CA 
Jacques Kavafian 
Jack Olcott  
Richard Hayden 

OFFICERS

Bill Tempany 

Matt Bradley 

Chairman, FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. 
& President, Marlin Ventures Ltd.
Chief Executive Officer, FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd.
Partner, Geselbracht Brown
Vice-President, Standen’s Limited
Director
President, General Aviation Company
Director

Chief Executive Officer

President

Thomas French, CGA  Chief Financial Officer

Derek Graham 

Chief Technical Officer

Jeff Brunner 

VP Certification Engineering and China Operations

AUDITOR

KPMG LLP 

Calgary, Alberta

LEGAL COUNSEL

Chris Croteau 

Tingle Merrett LLP

HEAD OFFICE

300E, 1144 - 29 Avenue NE
Calgary, Alberta T2E 7P1

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300 E, 1144 – 29 Ave NE
Calgary, AB, T2E 7P1
Canada 

Phone: 1.866.250.9956 
Fax: 1.403.291.9717

www.flyht.com