Quarterlytics / Industrials / Aerospace & Defense / FLYHT Aerospace Solutions

FLYHT Aerospace Solutions

fly · TSX-V Industrials
Claim this profile
Ticker fly
Exchange TSX-V
Sector Industrials
Industry Aerospace & Defense
Employees 51-200
← All annual reports
FY2022 Annual Report · FLYHT Aerospace Solutions
Sign in to download
Loading PDF…
ANNUAL 
REPORT
FLYHT AEROSPACE 
SOLUTIONS LTD.

20
22

Table of Contents 

Letter to Shareholders ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 

Management Discussion & Analysis ....................................................................................................................................... 5 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures .......................................................................................................................................... 5 

Forward-Looking Statements .............................................................................................................................................. 5 

FLYHT Overview ................................................................................................................................................................. 6 

Trends and Economic Factors .......................................................................................................................................... 11 

Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance .......................................................................................................... 13 

Results of Operations ....................................................................................................................................................... 15 

Selected Results ......................................................................................................................................... 15 

Financial Position ........................................................................................................................................ 16 

Comprehensive Income .............................................................................................................................. 18 

Other ........................................................................................................................................................... 24 

Auditors’ Involvement ............................................................................................................................................................ 28 

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position ......................................................................................................................33 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss ............................................................................................................... 34 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity.................................................................................................................... 35 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows .............................................................................................................................. 36 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements .................................................................................................................. 37 

Corporate Information ........................................................................................................................................................... 63 

2- 

Aircraft Based Observations 
Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System 
Aircraft Condition and Monitoring System 
Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Contract 
Aircraft Interface Device 
Automated Flight Information Reporting System 
Aircraft Health Monitoring 
Aircraft Meteorological Data Relay 
Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Operating System 
National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil 
Auxiliary Power Unit 
Business Development Bank of Canada 
Civil Aviation Administration of China  
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act 
Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy 
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy 
Controller Pilot Data Link Communications 
Design Approval Organization 
Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (Mexico’s certification organization) 
European Aviation Safety Agency  
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization 
Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority 
Electronic Flight Bag 
Employee Retention Tax Credit 
Environmental, Social, Governance 
Federal Aviation Administration 
Future Air Navigation System 
Flight Data Recorder 

COMMONLY USED FINANCIAL TERMS AND AVIATION ACRONYMS  
ABOs: 
ACARS: 
ACMS: 
ADS-C: 
AID: 
AFIRSTM: 
AHM: 
AMDAR: 
AMOSTM:
ANAC: 
APU: 
BDC: 
CAAC: 
CARES: 
CERS: 
CEWS: 
CPDLC 
DAO: 
DGAC: 
EASA: 
EBITDA: 
ECAA: 
EFB: 
ERTC: 
ESG: 
FAA: 
FANS: 
FDR: 
FlightLinkTM:  An Iridium Satellite Data Unit 
GAAP: 
GAMECO: 
HASCAP: 
IATA: 
ICAO: 
IFRS: 
MD&A: 
MRO: 
MTBF: 
OEM: 
PAC: 
PPP: 
PWS: 
QAR: 
QTD: 
R&D: 
RPK: 
SaaS: 
SADI: 
SAAU: 
STC: 
TAMDARTM: 
TCCA: 
TCFD: 
WINN: 
WVSS: 
YTD: 

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles  
Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Company Limited 
Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program 
International Air Transport Association 
International Civil Aviation Organization 
International Financial Reporting Standards  
Management Discussion and Analysis  
Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul 
Mean Time Between Failures 
Original Equipment Manufacturer 
Panasonic Avionics Corporation 
Paycheck Protection Program 
Panasonic Weather Solutions 
Quick Access Recorder 
Quarter-to-date 
Research and Development 
Revenue Passenger Kilometers 
Software as a Service 
Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative 
State Aviation Authority of Ukraine 
Supplemental Type Certificate 
Tropospheric Airborne Meteorological Data Reporting 
Transport Canada Civil Aviation 
Task Force on Climate Related Disclosures  
Western Innovation Initiative  
Water Vapour Sensing System 
Year-to-date 

3- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS 

My name is Kent Jacobs, and late in 2022 I was appointed to the expanded position of President and 
Interim CEO of FLYHT. Bill Tempany, our CEO, passed away unexpectedly on December 20th of last year. 
It is with both a heavy heart and an unwavering commitment to his vision and legacy that I write this year-
end 2022 shareholder letter. He is deeply missed by everyone at FLYHT and by me as my colleague, 
mentor, and friend. When Bill returned to FLYHT as our CEO in 2020, he set the tone for our software 
focused vision and formed the team that successfully continues his work today. I am proud to lead that 
team. 

2022 was a year of exciting accomplishments and opportunities. As I consider my 20+ years at 
FLYHT I have never been more optimistic about our current state and future opportunities. With the strong 
execution of our strategy, we delivered record revenue of nearly $24 million, representing a doubling of our 
2021 revenues, while also generating positive EBITDA in the second half of 2022. The continued recovery 
of the airline industry coupled with FLYHT’s approach has placed us in a strong position to benefit from the 
ongoing robust demand for our legacy products and surging interest for our new and innovative solutions. 

FLYHT’s vision to become a global force in providing innovative aviation and environmental 
solutions for our customers is coming to fruition. We are on the verge of obtaining the initial 

Supplemental Type Certificates (“STCs”) of our newest innovation, the AFIRS Edge™. The 5G enabled AFIRS Edge utilizes cellular, Iridium Certus®, 
and Wi-Fi capabilities to provide powerful situation awareness by delivering data in real-time. Its light-weight form and versatility bridge the end-to end 
digital divide and makes narrow body connectivity a reality. Our STC rollout strategy is to first address the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 fleets around the 
world. By focusing on these narrow body fleets, we are targeting roughly 70% of the commercial aircraft worldwide. FLYHT envisions an addressable 
market of ~25,000 aircraft with the Edge poised to become the dominant avionics of choice for Wireless Quick Access Recorders (“WQARs”) and 
Aircraft Interface Device (“AID”) functions, enabling operations in finite airspace and in a progressively carbon free environment. 

Building upon the AFIRS Edge infrastructure, weather and environmental services are becoming an increasingly important component of 
FLYHT’s SaaS operating model. As presented in FLYHT’s recent testimony to the Subcommittee on Environment of the United States House of 
Representatives’ Committee on Science, Space, and Technology,1 FLYHT’s WVSS-II water vapour sensor system installed on an aircraft with an AFIRS 
Edge is a critical component of weather Aircraft Based Observations (“ABOs”) for meteorologists and airlines. Weather constantly changes, making real-
time ABOs a prime source of recurring revenue as ongoing support to weather forecasting models and aviation operations. As part of the global focus on 
environmental impacts of aviation, researchers have projected that clouds formed from contrails (contrail cirrus) are responsible for approximately half of 
aviation’s climate effect, making contrail detection and avoidance programs a priority.2 The FLYHT-WVSS-II sensor provides accurate water vapour 
detection thus providing valuable data and services regarding aircraft induced cloudiness and contrail avoidance. Initially, these services are expected to 
support the research community and governments, with airline and military operational applications to follow.  Validation of FLYHT’s environmental 
strategy was received last year, as the United Kingdom’s Meteorological Office (UKMet) announced their intent to purchase FLYHT’s WVSS-II water 
vapour sensor system. 

While the AFIRS Edge is our new flagship offering, demand for the complementary AFIRS 228™ Satcom remains at an all time high. In 2022 
FLYHT landed and fulfilled our single largest licencing order, totaling more than $7 million. The success of the Airbus A220/A320/A330 aircraft means 
we fully expect additional orders to continue from our licencing agreement with L3 Harris. Additionally, with its proven track record, the AFIRS 228 has 
allowed us to maintain our base of loyal customers. Over the years we have developed a library of more than 100 STCs which we continue to expand in 
concert with new airliner development including the Airbus NEO and Boeing Max fleets. 

In addition to FLYHT’S AFIRS 228 and the AFIRS Edge both supporting all our products and services, we have also developed standalone 
SaaS offerings as part of our recurring revenue strategy. The recent introduction of ClearPort, our aircraft turn management tool, represents 
FLYHT’s latest standalone SaaS product. As we expand into Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning models, and further develop our Data 
Warehouse capabilities, we look forward to reaching our full SaaS revenue potential. 

As in any year, 2022 is all about the people who make it happen. As we moved forward from development to market introduction, we brought on 
board four new members with a combined 75+ years of skill and experience in the aviation industry. These team members bring with them a sterling 
track record of success and an elite professional network thereby enhancing FLYHT’s reputation and improving our time to market. Our innovative 
technologies and vision were paramount in attracting such talent to our organization. Their impact has been immediately felt and will reflect in future 
results. 

As we accelerate out of COVID-19 and honour Bill’s legacy, we remain steadfast in our execution of FLYHT’s vision. I would like to thank our dedicated 
staff for their hard work and perseverance, our loyal shareholders for your continued support, and our customers for allowing us to continue to provide 
service and value. 

Yours truly, 

Kent Jacobs 

 Written Statement of Meredith Bell, Atmospheric Program Manager for FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd.  Reauthorizing the Weather Act: Data and Innovation for Predictions 

March 28, 2023.
1

Canada’s Aviation Climate Action Plan 2022–2030, pp.32-33.

2

4- 

  
 
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS 

This management discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) is as of April 12, 2023 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, 2022 and 2021 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,  2022  consolidated  financial  statements  and  the  notes  thereto  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 International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or Generally Accepted 
Accounting Principles (GAAP). It also occasionally uses certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as working capital, and earnings 
before  interest,  income  tax,  depreciation  and  amortization  (EBITDA).  FLYHT  defines  working  capital  as  current  assets  less  current 
liabilities. EBITDA is defined as income for the period, before net finance costs, income tax, depreciation and amortization of assets. 
These  non-GAAP 
to  assess  a 
company’s liquidity, operational  efficiency,  and  short-term  financial  health.  EBITDA  can  be  used to  analyze  and  compare  profitability 
among companies and industries, as it eliminates the effects of financing and capital expenditures. 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  performance  and  profitability.  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.  

indicated.  Working  capital  can  be  used 

financial  measures  are  always  clearly 

Forward-Looking Statements 
This  discussion  and  the  letter  to  the  shareholders  accompanying  this  discussion  includes  certain  statements  that  may  be  deemed 
“forward-looking  statements”  or  “forward-looking  information”  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,  administration 
expenses, litigation matters, and sales order backlog 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, 
United States (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.  

Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are founded 
on the basis of expectations, assumptions and hypotheses made by the Company, including, but not limited to, the following: projected 
costs, future plans, projected revenues, objectives of management for future operations, trends in the airline industry, the global financial 
outlook, including, but not limited to, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic being experienced worldwide, expanding markets, foreign 
exchange rate outlooks, sales projections, cost increases and/or decreases as related to marketing, R&D, administration expenses. The 
forward-looking information included in this discussion and the letter to the shareholders accompanying this discussion has been prepared 
using assumptions (all of which are supportable and reflect the Company’s planned courses of action for the next 12 months) as to the 
most probable set of economic conditions. Such assumptions are consistent with the purpose of the information but are not necessarily 
the most probable in management’s judgement. 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., German 
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, global military activity, market prices, availability of satellite communication, foreign exchange 
rates,  continued  availability  of  capital  and  financing,  and  general  economic,  market,  or  business  conditions  in  the  aviation  industry, 
including, but not limited to, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic being experienced worldwide, 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 forward-looking 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. The forward-looking information has been provided to the readers to assist in assessing the 
impact  of  the  information  disclosed  herein  on  the  Company  and  such  forward-looking  information  may  not  be  appropriate  for  other 

5- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

purposes. We undertake no duty to update any of the forward-looking information to conform such information to actual results or to 
changes in our expectations except as otherwise required by applicable securities legislation. Readers are cautioned not to place undue 
reliance on forward-looking information.

FLYHT Overview 

FLYHT  provides  airlines  with  Actionable  Intelligence  to  transform operational  insight  into  immediate,  quantifiable  action,  and  delivers 
industry leading solutions to improve aviation safety, efficiency, and profitability. This unique capability is driven by a suite of patented 
aircraft certified hardware products and software solutions. These include AFIRS™, an aircraft satcom/interface device, which enables 
cockpit voice communications, real-time aircraft state analysis, and the transmission of aircraft data while inflight. The AFIRS Edge (Edge) 
is a state-of-the-art 5G Wireless Quick Access Recorder (WQAR), Aircraft Interface Device (AID), and Aircraft Condition and Monitoring 
System (ACMS). The Edge can be interfaced with FLYHT’s TAMDAR probe and/or the FLYHT-WVSS-II relative humidity sensor to deliver 
airborne weather and humidity data in real-time. FLYHT complements the AFIRS airborne systems with enterprise applications that help 
airlines improve operational efficiency and situational awareness including UpTime, FleetWatch, FuelSense and ClearPort services. 

CrossConsense,  FLYHT’s  wholly  owned  subsidiary,  offers  highly  skilled  services  to  the  commercial  aviation  industry  and  provides 
preventative maintenance  solutions.  These include  Aircraft Fleet  View,  a  native  application  that gives a  real-time  view  of  airline  fleet 
status;  AviationDW,  a  managed  data  warehouse  for  enhanced  business  intelligence;  and  ACSIS,  a  visualization  and  predictive 
maintenance alerting tool. 

FLYHT  is  headquartered  in  Calgary,  Canada,  and  is  an  AS9100  Quality  registered  company.  CrossConsense,  located  in  Frankfurt, 
Germany, is an ISO9001 certified operation. For more information visit www.flyht.com.  

1. Actionable Intelligence Solutions

Actionable  Intelligence  solutions  maximize  customers’  operational  efficiency  and  safety  with  reliable,  easy  to  use,  flexible,  and  cost-
effective solutions. This industry differentiator provides not only economic value but also opportunities for customers and FLYHT to meet 
their sustainability goals. FLYHT aims to leave no data stranded and no related opportunity to take corrective or opportunistic action left 
unrealized. 

Cloud-based enterprise servers complement AFIRS data with external airline, airport and other industry data sources. These external 
sources  have  many  components  aiding  in  aircraft  operations,  maintenance,  and  ground  operations  as  well  as  flight  planning  and 
scheduling. The combination of this wide set of data sources allows for the creation of a data lake to which machine learning can be 
applied, allowing FLYHT to provide customers with Actionable Intelligence solutions. 

FLYHT continues to add to the suite of Actionable Intelligence solutions. The service offering provides FLYHT with a recurring, SaaS 
(Software as a Service) revenue stream that is incremental to its existing revenue sources. While every Actionable Intelligence solution 
will thrive with real-time inputs from an AFIRS unit, the broader approach to incorporate third-party inputs allows FLYHT’s solutions to be 
leveraged in any airline environment.  

WQAR 

As 2G/3G/LTE cellular networks around the world are decommissioned, FLYHT’s AFIRS Edge provides a seamless transition to WQAR 
(Wireless  Quick  Access  Recorder)  file  transmission  over  existing  3G/4G  and  new  5G  networks.  5G  networks  allow  for  a  significant 
increase in data volumes transmitted from an aircraft, enabling additional SaaS and Actionable Intelligence solutions to be implemented. 
As these become available FLYHT can provide immediate access for airlines to maximize benefits of the new networks, setting up airlines 
for long term success. QAR data forms one of the foundations for the Actionable Intelligence solutions that FLYHT provides. 

SaaS  opportunities  to  enhance  airline  operational  control  and  decrease  airline  costs  are  derived  from  QAR  recordings  and  wireless 
distribution functions, by expanding data harvesting that is fully under airline control. 

Aircraft Interface Device 

AFIRS Edge provides AID functions to supply an aircraft’s own data to the flight deck for Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) applications. By 
conforming to the ARINC 834 standard, own-ship information is transmitted from the AFIRS Edge to Actionable Intelligence applications 
running on the flight deck. Whether airlines run their own EFB applications or run third party programs, they will always have access to 
the rich set of aircraft data provided by the AFIRS Edge. 

The AFIRS Edge AID functions are easily and remotely configurable. As airlines update or add new EFB applications the need for new 
aircraft data points will arise. By remotely updating the AID service of the Edge, new Actionable Intelligence solutions can be enabled 
on the flight deck without personnel having to individually update each aircraft in a fleet.

6- 

FleetWatch 
Situational  awareness  remains  a  primary  objective  of  any  Operations  Control  Centre  (OCC)  and  frontline  staff.  FLYHT’s  FleetWatch 
provides a configurable fleet wide situational awareness platform in a form factor most relevant to the role of the receiver. In addition to 
taking direct inputs from any AFIRS unit, FleetWatch can incorporate third-party inputs as part of its situational display. 

Unlike traditional Aircraft Situational Displays, FleetWatch incorporates the concept of Actionable Intelligence into its design. The primary 
user interface is not only a source of real-time aircraft position and state but is also a tool for OCCs to receive Actionable Intelligence 
information. Information relevant to the efficient operation of an airline is directly displayed in FleetWatch. 

Airline operations that need immediate attention or that require direct action from staff can be displayed on the FleetWatch main page. 
By  providing  this  real-time  display  with  meaningful  information,  airline  staff  are  immediately  notified  when  situations  requiring  their 
attention are identified. From diagnosing a fault while airborne to instructing ground crews of unnecessary APU operation, FleetWatch is 
a primary conveyor of Actionable Intelligence to our airline customers. 

FuelSense
Fuel and emissions are a significant concern for all airlines. The FuelSense application provides insight to an airline’s management and 
usage of fuel. By providing targeted guidance through impactful decision support, airline operational change can be achieved. FuelSense 
incorporates the concept of Actionable Intelligence to provide meaningful information to an operator. Fuel optimization includes minimizing 
APU usage and optimizing dispatch, pilot and ground personnel actions.

ClearPort
Better  asset  utilization  has  a  direct  impact  on  airlines  long-term  sustainability.  ClearPort  provides  Actionable  Intelligence  to  support 
optimizing ground operations. By providing a clear view into the status of an aircraft in a turn, ClearPort allows an airline to move beyond 
reporting  of  operational  delays  into  a  state  where  Actionable  Intelligence  can  be  used  to  manage  and  avoid  situations  that  affect 
operations. ClearPort draws attention to opportunities for personnel to better manage aircraft turns and immediately mitigate risks of late 
departures. 

2. Airborne Hardware

AFIRS Edge™ 
The Edge is FLYHT’s latest addition to the AFIRS hardware family and is delivered as an extensible multifunction avionics platform. The 
Edge’s modular functionality allows different configurations and features to be implemented as an airline needs them. Communication 
options include 5G/4G/3G cellular capabilities (the first 5G solution on the market), a modular Iridium Certus satcom, Bluetooth and WiFi 
capabilities, and the ability to incorporate with existing onboard broadband solutions. 

AFIRS Edge turn-key applications include AID functionality (ARINC 834 compliant), a multi-channel wireless Quick Access Recorder, 
bulk aircraft system data acquisition and recording, and AFIRS analytics through our enhanced, customized ACMS. 

The WQAR function of the AFIRS Edge provides an industry-first move towards 5G transmission of aircraft recorded FDR data. By using 
the most efficient method of data transfer off an aircraft, data volumes can be increased while cost of transmission decreases. The fully 
compliant 4G/3G features provide compatibility while existing ground cellular infrastructures are updated. With the future of 5G expected 
to last beyond 2040, the WQAR functions of the AFIRS Edge provide an opportunity for airlines to upgrade their WQAR capabilities in 
one move that will serve them for many years. 

The AFIRS Edge provides a configurable airborne platform for FLYHT to implement current and future Actionable Intelligence solutions 
for FLYHT’s customers and the industry. There are two models within the AFIRS Edge product line: the AFIRS Edge, a flange mounted 
device,  and  the  Edge+,  a  4  MCU  (ARINC  600  connector)  unit,  giving  flexibility  depending  upon  the  aircraft  type  and  customer 
requirements. 

AFIRS™ 
The  Automated  Flight  Information  Reporting  System  (AFIRS)  is  a  family  of  avionics  installed  on  aircraft  that  captures  and  monitors 
hundreds of essential functions from the aircraft including data recorded by the FDR (the “Black Box”). AFIRS transmits this information 
in real-time through various technologies to FLYHT’s servers, which use that data to power solutions such as displaying real-time fleet 
visualizations and providing fleet wide Actionable Intelligence.  

In addition to data monitoring and flight tracking functions, the AFIRS family of products provides voice and text messaging capabilities 
in both safety services level security and regular satcom. The system supports many value-added solutions including tracking aircraft, 
fuel management and monitoring aircraft health as well as weather observations that include relative humidity data. FLYHT’s real-time, 
global coverage is enabled through the Iridium satellite network, providing service to customers anywhere on the planet. 

7- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

FLYHT  has  received  regulatory  certification  for  installation  of  AFIRS  on  most  commercial  aircraft  types  and  models  (see  systems 
approvals section). The AFIRS 228S features cater to the evolving needs of airlines by providing a customizable and flexible product. 
FLYHT’s in-house aircraft certification group allows for easy addition of new data sources to the reporting capabilities of AFIRS. 

FLYHT’s  AFIRS  228S  conforms  to  the  Canadian  Technical  Standard  Order  (CAN-TSO)  Design  Approval,  CAN-TSO-C159b.  The 
certification, granted by Transport Canada, represents an additional level of airworthiness standards met by AFIRS to provide safety 
services voice and data. 

FLYHT’s  CAN-TSO-C159b  Iridium  SATCOM solution provides  the  aircraft  with  reliable  FANS  1/A,  ADS-C,  CPDLC  and  ACARS  over 
Iridium messaging capabilities. Benefits offered by FANS include a more efficient route structure, reduced flight times, reduced fuel burns, 
and enhanced communications between Air Traffic Control (ATC) and the aircraft. 

FLYHT’s systems and solutions provide enhanced global flight tracking capabilities that meet and exceed ICAO’s Global Aeronautical 
Distress and Safety System (GADSS) definitions for both normal and abnormal tracking.

FLYHT-WVSS-II (Water Vapour Sensing System) 
The FLYHT-WVSS-II is an externally mounted aircraft sensor that detects and reports water vapour as relative humidity. This relative 
humidity value is incorporated with other aircraft weather information to generate Aircraft Based Observations (ABOs) which can be fed 
to different weather models around the world. 

ABOs are grouped together during the ascent and descent phases of a flight to generate soundings. By adding relative humidity to the 
standard AMDAR payload, FLYHT significantly increases the value of our weather data. A FLYHT-WVSS-II can be paired with an AFIRS 
228 unit, or with an AFIRS Edge for transmission of weather sounding data in real-time. 

As with AMDAR and TAMDAR soundings, FLYHT-WVSS-II enhanced ABOs are provided to government and private weather modeling 
systems  around  the  world.  Industry  standardized  and  accepted  formats  for  data  transmission  of  weather  data  to  these  models  is 
maintained. 

TAMDAR 
FLYHT’s Tropospheric Airborne Meteorological Data Reporting (TAMDAR) system is a unique sensor device installed on aircraft that 
captures  temperature,  atmospheric  pressure,  winds  aloft,  icing,  turbulence  and  relative  humidity.  It  bundles  the  data  with  Global 
Positioning  System  (GPS)  data  and  transmits  the  information  in  real-time  over  satellite  networks.  TAMDAR  provides  real-time,  high-
quality atmospheric data collected from 100+ aircraft in North America, Asia, and Europe through frequent soundings and continuous 
observations including all the metrics of radiosonde observations plus icing and turbulence. 

Like the data traditionally gathered by weather balloons, the information collected by TAMDAR is used to update weather models. Unlike 
weather balloons, TAMDAR collects the data continuously and in real-time by transmitting “soundings” or batches of data to weather 
offices.  The  relative  humidity  data,  gathered  throughout  an  aircraft’s  flight,  makes  these  weather  soundings  particularly  valuable  to 
meteorologists. 

3. Communications

FLYHT provides two-way text messaging to the flight deck through the multi-control display unit (MCDU) or an iPad application. Updated 
crew assignments, crew repositioning, and tail swaps can be sent to the aircraft directly and in real-time. Real-time text messaging helps 
manage diversions due to weather, mechanical issues, or other unforeseen situations making it easy for the flight crew and dispatch 
personnel to keep each other updated on the progress of their flight or any required deviations from plan. Our latest auxiliary hardware 
products provide both power and connectivity to the devices used by pilots to create a secure, reliable platform for Electronic Flight Bags 
(EFBs). 

The AFIRS voice solution uses the Iridium satellite constellation with global coverage and an onboard satellite phone to provide a rapid 
and  reliable  private  satcom  communication  channel  to  the  flight  deck.  When  operating  remote  or  oceanic  flights,  this  allows  for 
communication between dispatch and crew with no delay. The voice capability is particularly valuable when operating in remote regions 
with little to no VHF/HF coverage. 

FLYHT’s  communication  solutions  include  long  range  satcom,  as  well  as  Air  Traffic  Safety  (ATS)  Services  voice,  providing  a  higher 
performance  alternative  to  that  of  legacy  High  Frequency  (HF)  communications.  AFIRS  228S  TSO  complies  with  the  FAA  Advisory 
Circular AC 20-150B as one of the two required Long Range Communication Systems (LRCS). The AFIRS 228S TSO is a TSO-C159b 
certified  Iridium  satcom  solution  providing  the  aircraft  with  reliable  FANS  1/A,  ADS-C,  CPDLC  and  ACARS  over  Iridium  messaging 
capabilities. 

The  AFIRS  Edge  includes  5G/4G/3G  cellular  capabilities,  a  modular  Iridium  Certus  satcom,  and  the  ability  to  integrate  with  existing 
onboard broadband solutions. 

8- 

4. MRO Services

CrossConsense  assists  the  aviation  industry  in  using  and  applying  SWISS  Aviation’s  comprehensive  AMOS  software  solution  for 
maintenance, engineering and logistics needs, including required hardware, database and 1st and 2nd level application support.  

In addition to maintenance system software solutions, CrossConsense provides data migration services for customers transitioning from 
other MRO platforms to AMOS, business intelligence and customization services, and consulting services. Through expert understanding 
of MRO products, and an understanding of airline maintenance operations, CrossConsense develops Actionable Intelligence solutions in 
the MRO market. 

SYSTEM APPROVALS 

FLYHT  is  a  TCCA  Approved  Manufacturer,  a  TCCA  Approved  Maintenance  Organization  (AMO)  and  an  EASA  and  CAAC  Part  145 
Repair Facility. FLYHT is part of a select group of Canadian companies who are approved by TCCA as a Design Approval Organization 
(DAO).  FLYHT’s  quality  system  is  AS9100D  certified  with  the  registrar  Intertek.  The  Company  also  holds  multiple  STCs  to  make 
appropriate modifications, such as installing FLYHT’s AFIRS, FlightLink and TAMDAR technologies to an aircraft’s approved design. 

FLYHT  has  STC  approvals  from  TCCA  (Canada),  the  FAA  (United  States),  EASA  (European  Union),  CAAC  (China), ANAC  (Brazil), 
DGAC (Mexico), SAAU (Ukraine) and ECAA (Egypt) for various aircraft models to address a variety of customer requirements.  

FLYHT’s expertise in airworthiness certification allowed the Company to join a select group of Canadian companies who are approved 
by TCCA as a 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 and TSOs with 
minimal TCCA oversight. This lessens application wait times and reduces costs and reliance on contractors. 

As a component of its DAO status, FLYHT employs the services of delegated engineers, allowing for the approval of changes to the 
structural or systems and electrical design aspects of an airworthiness certification. If an issue is encountered during the STC or TSO 
process, the delegate has the authority to approve necessary changes and continue the process without the involvement of an external 
party. 

Further, for FLYHT-held FAA STCs, FLYHT has a Minor Change Agreement with the FAA which allows a range of changes to be made 
to the STC data package without direct involvement from the FAA. 

The process to receive an STC can take considerable time, but in all cases, it starts with an STC application through the TCCA, FAA or 
EASA.  FLYHT  typically  starts the  process  by  opening an application  with  the  regulator  before  an  STC package is created.  The  data 
package is prepared, including engineering documents outlining how FLYHT equipment is substantiated and installed on the aircraft, and 
the package is submitted to the regulator for approval. 

Once approved, first-of-type ground and flight testing takes place to fulfill regulatory requirements. FLYHT requires access to the proposed 
types and models of aircraft, which is done in cooperation with an existing or potential customer. 

After all tests are complete, FLYHT submits an application for the activation and data package to the regulator, confirming all regulatory 
requirements have been met and the unit is fit for operation on that aircraft type as designed. From there, the regulator approves the 
submission and an STC is issued. 

To acquire an STC validation from a new national regulator, FLYHT submits an application to the new regulator such as the FAA or EASA 
with the STC data package previously approved by TCCA. The new regulator then reviews the package and issues an STC for that 
country based on their validation of the TCCA STC. 

Timelines required for the approval process vary depending on aircraft and workloads, but typically take about three to four months to 
obtain TCCA approval, with an additional three to eight months if an STC is required from an additional regulator.

9- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

ANAC 
Brazil 

220 

228 

A 

A 

A 

A 

STC Chart: AFIRS 220 and 228 
FAA 
USA 

TCCA 
Canada 

EASA 
EU 

CAAC 
China 

228 
A 

220 
A 

228 
A 

220 
A 

228 
A 

220 
A 

228 
A 

220 
A 
P 

A 
A 
A 

A 
A 
A 
A 

A 
A 
A 
A 
A* 
A 
A 
A 

A 

A 

A 

A 

A 

A 

A 

A 

A 
A 
A 
A* 
 A 
A 
A 

A 
A 

A 

A 

A 
A 
A 
A 

A 
A 

A 

A 

A 

A 

A 

A 
A 
A 
A 

A 
A 

A 
A 
A 

A 

A 
A 
A 

A 
A 
A 
A 

A 
A 

A 

A 

A 
A 

 A 
A 

A 
A 
A 
A 

A 
A 

A 

A 

A* 
A* 

A 

A 

A 
A 

A* 

 A 
 A 
A 

A 

A 

 A 

 A 

Airbus A319, A320, A321 
Airbus A330 
ATR42-300 
ATR42-500 and ATR72-212A "500 Version" 
ATR72-100, -200 
ATR42-500 "600 Version" *STC Twenty One 
ATR72-212A "600 Version" *STC Twenty One 
Boeing B737-200 
Boeing B737-300, -400, -500 
Boeing B737-600 
Boeing B737-700, -800 
Boeing B737 MAX 8 
Boeing B737-900ER 
Boeing 747-200 
Boeing 757-200 
Boeing 767-200, -300 
Boeing B777-200, -300 
Bombardier DHC-8-100, -200, -300 *Avmax 
Bombardier DHC-8-400 
Bombardier CRJ-100, -200, -440 
Bombardier CRJ-700, -900 
McDonnell Douglas DC-10 (KC-10 military) 
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 
Fokker 100 
Hawker Beechcraft 750, 800XP, 850XP, 900XP 
Viking Air DHC-7 (LSTC) 
Embraer ERJ 190-100 
Embraer Legacy 600 and ERJ–135, -145 

FLYHT has also received AFIRS 228 STCs for the Bombardier CRJ-700, -900, Boeing 737-300, -400, -500 and 737-700, -800 from the 
DGAC (Mexico). FLYHT has received AFIRS 228 STCs for the Boeing 737-300, -400, -500, -700, -800 and the 767-300 from the State 
Aviation Administration of the Ukraine (SAAU). FLYHT has also received an AFIRS 228 STC validation from CAAM (Civil Aviation 
Authority of Malaysia) for the Boeing 767-200, -300.

STC Chart: TAMDAR 

EASA 

TR 
A* 
A* 

FL 
A* 

A* 

A* 

A * 

FAA 

TR 

FL 

A* 
A* 
A 
A 
A 

A 
A 
A 

A* 
A* 

A 

DGCA 
Indonesia 
FL 
TR 
A* 
A* 

DCA 
Malaysia 
TR 
A* 

FL 
A* 

DGAC 
Mexico 

TR 

FL 

CAA 
Philippines 
FL 
TR 
A* 
A* 

CAA 
Thailand 
FL 
TR 
A* 
A* 

A* 

A* 

A* 

A* 

A 
A 

Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321 
Boeing 757 
Boeing 737-700, -800, -900 
Boeing 737Max 8, 9 
DHC-8-100, -200, -300, -400 
EMB 135/145 
EMB ERJ 190-100, -200 
EMB ERJ 190-100, -200 
Hawker Beechcraft 1900 
Saab 340 
Saab 2000 

STC Chart: AFIRS Edge 

FAA 
USA 

EASA 
EU 

CAAC 
China 

ANAC 
Brazil 

TCCA 
Canada 
I 
I 
P 

Boeing B737-600, -700, -800 
Boeing B737-MAX 8 
Airbus A319, A320, A321, NEO 

*Chart Legend: A = Approved, P = Pending (Provisions STC has been received; in final stages before receiving a full STC), I = In Progress.

10- 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trends and Economic Factors 

FLYHT examines the results of measurements made by leading aviation associations and corporations in order to gain insight into the 
status of the industry. Many commercial airlines and aircraft leasing organizations continue to face extreme stress stemming from the 
COVID-19 pandemic and Ukraine/Russia conflict. A few key points are as follows1. 

•

•

•

In  2022,  air  passenger  traffic  gained  momentum  globally  and  recovered  substantially  from  41.7%  of  2019  revenue
passenger-kilometers (RPKs) in 2021 to 68.5% in 2022.
Domestic RPKs recovered to 79.6% of pre-pandemic passenger traffic in 2022 and grew 10.9% year-on-year (YoY) from
2021 levels. International RPKs recovered to 62.2% of 2019 traffic and grew 152.7% YoY from 2021 levels.
Industry-wide RPKs increased by 39.7% YoY in December and reached 76.9% of pre-pandemic levels for the same month.
Compared to December 2021, domestic passenger traffic grew 2.6% while international traffic grew 80.2%.

• Monitored domestic markets continued to show resilience and steady traffic levels. International passenger traffic within and

•

between the Asia Pacific region and the rest of the world also continued to show positive trends.
Total  domestic  ticket  sales  have  seen  an  uptick  over  the  month  of  January  2023.  This  positive  development  is  mainly
attributable to China reopening. On the other hand, international ticket sales have caught up to domestic in terms of recovery 
to 2019 sales volumes.

The Aviation Industry in 2022 

International  Air  Transport  Association’s  (IATA)  industry  results,  measured  in  RPK  and  Cargo  Tonne  Kilometers  (CTKs),  are  the 
passenger and freight contributions to airline revenue and are significant markers to determine the health of the industry. 

Over the course of 2022, global air passenger traffic gained momentum and recovered substantially as travel restrictions were taken 
down and passengers expressed a very strong willingness to travel. Passenger traffic recovered from 41.7% of 2019 volumes in 2021 to 
68.5% in 2022. At the industry level, passenger demand was met by offered seat capacity in 2022, as available seat kilometers (ASKs) 
recovered to 71.9% of 2019 levels, while maintaining industry-wide passenger load factors of 78.7%. Passenger load factors for 2022 
were only 3.9 percentage points (ppts) below the load factors achieved before the pandemic in 2019. Similar observations can also be 
made at the regional level.  

Globally, domestic operations ramped up quicker than international as domestic travel policies offered more certainty to passengers. 
Despite the setbacks caused by lingering travel restrictions, international traffic took off significantly in 2022 wherever these restrictions 
were taken down. As a result, international RPKs surged from 26.8% of 2019 levels in 2021 to 62.2% in 2022. Airlines faced uneven 
outcomes in 2022. North American carriers led the industry by achieving close to pre-pandemic passenger traffic levels with total RPKs 
11.3% under 2019 volumes, followed by Latin American and European carriers at 14.2% and 22.2%, respectively, below 2019 levels. 
Over the past year, re-openings in many economies of the Asia Pacific region allowed for passengers and airlines to return to the skies, 
greatly accelerating traffic growth in both domestic and international markets. While performed RPKs in 2022 were 54.4% under the levels 
of 2019 for this region’s airlines, the recent developments related to the reopening of international travel in China PR give a positive 
outlook for the months to come.1 

Industry-wide air cargo demand, measured by cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), remained broadly unchanged at 20.6 billion in December. 
This represents a 15.3% decline compared to the same month in 2021 and is also 7.4% lower than the corresponding pre-pandemic 
level.  The  industry  did  not  perform  as  well  as  expected  in  a  traditional  peak  season  due  to  multiple  headwinds  in  the  current  global 
economy. For the full 2022 calendar year, industry-wide CTKs were 8.0% below 2021 levels and 1.6% below 2019 levels. Compared to 
December  2019,  North  America  continued  to  be  the  only  region  fully  recovered  to  pre-pandemic levels in  terms  of  total  CTKs.  Latin 
America sustained its lead in the growth of international CTKs among all regions, registering a 2.3% YoY growth in December. 

Defense & Security Monitor posted on January 16, 2023, that Boeing and Airbus delivered 69 and 98 commercial jets in December 2022, 
compared to 38 and 93 deliveries, respectively, in the same month last year. Year to date, Boeing and Airbus have delivered 480 and 
663 aircraft, compared to 340 and 611, respectively, in 2021. 3

1 https://www.iata.org/en/iata-repository/publications/economic-reports/air-passenger-market-analysis---december-2022/
2 https://www.iata.org/en/iata-repository/publications/economic-reports/air-cargo-market-analysis---december-2022/ 
3 Airbus and Boeing Report December and Full-Year 2022 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries – Defense Security Monitor (forecastinternational.com) 

FLYHT’s Market 

FLYHT has been providing real-time communications leveraging satellite networks to commercial, business and military aircraft since 
1998 with its AFIRS solution. In the past year, FLYHT has expanded its AFIRS portfolio with its AFIRS Edge product line, providing 5G 
cellular data communications, Iridium Certus real-time IP communications, global voice and data flight deck communications, while still 
supporting  and  interfacing  with  other  data  channels  on  the  aircraft  including  the  legacy  technologies  still  in  use.  This  means  FLYHT 
customers can move larger amounts of data off the aircraft while in the air, in real-time or on the ground post flight, and value can be 
more quickly realized from the data on board. This data value is achieved via the AFIRS Edge on-wing computing platform, or on the 

11- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

ground  in  the  cloud  via  the  JetBridge  platform,  feeding  Actionable  Intelligence  applications,  as  well  as  making  it  easy  for  data  to  be 
consumed by other value generating applications and services used by the airline in the air (e.g., Electronic Flight Bags via the Aircraft 
Interface Device (AID) functionality of the Edge) and on the ground.  

On the ground, FLYHT’s Actionable Intelligence provides airlines with a sophisticated toolset allowing the Company an opportunity to 
further expand into artificial intelligence opportunities. Actionable Intelligence provides insight into customers’ total operations to identify 
areas for improvement. That insight triggers actions based upon rules or previous observations to direct corrective action in near real 
time. These steps allow the airline to control the profitability of their operations, improving customer satisfaction with better on time 
performance and allows for empowered employees who are able to solve problems on the spot. FLYHT assists airlines in aligning the 
passenger experience, airline operations and positive working environment for enhanced profit opportunity, supported by a seamless 
technology partnership. 

FLYHT’s primary markets are commercial passenger and air freight transport operators who seek safer, more efficient and more reliable 
operations through making better use of available data, connectivity and information technologies. While competitors offer various point 
solutions  to  address  one  or  some  of  the  challenges  airlines  face,  FLYHT  offers  a  unique  and  wide-ranging  combination  of  avionics 
hardware,  services  and  SaaS  solutions  that  leverage  the  latest  technologies  available.  Other  markets  include  business  jets  and 
government/military air transport aircraft. 

An expanding market for FLYHT is the world’s meteorological agencies and weather services providers. FLYHT enables its weather data 
customers to work with airlines to implement FLYHT’s weather systems and solutions. FLYHT is the only provider that enables the full 
suite  of  Aircraft  Based  Observations,  uniquely  including  water  vapour  humidity  data  that  enables  enhanced  weather  forecasting 
capabilities.  The  resulting  predictive  weather  intelligence  can  also  help  airlines  avoid  disruptions,  recover  quicker  following  better 
predicted weather disruptions, and fly more efficiently by updating flight plans to avert weather systems that may impact fuel consumption 
and  flight comfort,  as  well  as costly  re-routing  for  airport closures  or  planning  for  ground support  and gate  shutdowns due  to  severe 
weather. 

Foreign Currency 

The Canadian dollar weakened relative to both the U.S. dollar and the euro throughout 2022, so overall the Company experienced a 
resulting positive impact to net income compared to 2021. As a result of these currency movements, the Company’s revenues, of which 
a majority are denominated in U.S. dollars, with the proportion contributed by CrossConsense denominated in euros, were higher than 
they would have been had the foreign exchange rates not changed throughout 2022. It is generally the standard of the aviation industry 
to  conduct  business  in  U.S. dollars.  While a  majority  of  the  Company’s  operating  and  overhead costs are  denominated  in  Canadian 
dollars, a significant portion of costs are U.S. dollar and euro denominated, and therefore a partial natural hedge exists against fluctuations 
of the Canadian dollar. 

Environmental, Social and Governance 

FLYHT is committed to implementing the highest standards of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) throughout its operations. 
ESG factors are important to business operations and can impact company value and investor decision making. In 2022 FLYHT started 
to review its ESG practices and set priorities for measurement and goals for implementation. Each department was tasked with exploring 
their own opportunities and contributions to FLYHT’s ESG strategy. The Company has set reporting metrics and is continually updating 
a  roadmap  and  implementation  timelines.  The  Board  of  Directors  and  Management  at  FLYHT  selected  the  Annual  Report  as  the 
communication  method  regarding  FLYHT’s  ESG  programs  because  they  believe  it  is  important  for  investors  to  see  FLYHT’s  ESG 
commitments. Subsequent financial reports will be used to share updates as progress continues. 

Environment 

Sustainability has been integral to FLYHT’s operations for many years. Early initiatives had FLYHT playing a key role in the effort to 
achieve a paperless cockpit, reducing waste and improving operational efficiency. FLYHT’s data capabilities can also support airlines in 
meeting their environmental regulatory filing requirements, such as CORSIA and EU ETS. The Company’s products support the industry’s 
commitment to attain and measure net-zero 2050 in a couple of key areas: increased operational efficiency and reduction of emissions.  

More recently, FLYHT has been focused on helping our customers improve their environmental impact by optimizing their use of aircraft 
and  ground  infrastructure  for  efficiency  and  safety.  FLYHT’s  FuelSense  and  ClearPort  products  provide  support  to  make  policy 
improvements and justify performance-based maintenance activities. With the addition of real-time notifications to frontline personnel, 
FLYHT’s  customers  can  mitigate  the  negative  impact  of  inefficiencies  as  situations  develop.  As  announced  in  March  2022,  FLYHT 
showcased its partnership with Swoop Airlines to reduce emissions by eliminating non-essential Auxilary Power Unit (APU) usage. The 
FLYHT real-time APU monitoring and notification program allows an airline to reduce its APU run times by providing timely, targeted and 
actionable notifications, thereby reducing CO2 emissions and providing cost savings for the airline. This initiative is aligned with FLYHT’s 
goal of providing environmentally beneficial solutions that enhance the profit potential for an airline and that create a greener, safer world. 
The APU consumes approximately 250 lbs of fuel per hour under normal operation. 

12- 

Measurable impacts internal to FLYHT since 2017 include an 86% reduction in our operation’s reliance on paper and the diversion of 
over 60 computers, four servers, and 100 monitors from landfills to be repurposed for those in need in the local community. We have 
upgraded our on-premises server from previous generation hardware to a more energy efficient hyper-converged model, allowing for 
greater  virtualization  with  less  hardware.  FLYHT  has  also  moved  most  users  to  smaller,  more  efficient  laptop  computers,  replacing 
inefficient desktop computers. In addition, FLYHT has shifted to increased virtualization, relying on Amazon Web Services (AWS) data 
centers, which operate with 65% renewable energy as well as utilizing more efficient services and facilities to reduce consumption of non-
renewable energy.  

Social 
FLYHT  has established  corporate  policies  dedicated  to  improving  efficiency  in  the  use  of  resources  and staying  abreast  of  the  UN’s 
Sustainable  Development  Goals  and  ESG  frameworks  that  are  being  implemented  industry  wide.  FLYHT’s  focus  on  product  quality, 
continuous improvement, data security, and safety has been consistent and has been of the utmost importance to the success of the 
Company and its products.  

FLYHT prioritizes a healthy work life balance by having flexible hours, encouraging a flexible hybrid workplace, providing paid time off for 
sickness and family responsibilities, providing opportunities and support to pursue training and professional development, and ensuring 
comprehensive  health  benefits.  Policies  that  promote  these  areas  include  a  career  development  and  training  policy,  and  a  flexible 
workplace policy. In addition, FLYHT conducts a staff survey regularly to allow all employees to provide anonymous feedback on aspects 
related to company culture, workplace satisfaction, workload and recognition among others. FLYHT also tracks employee health and 
safety statistics to monitor that proper procedures are being followed to protect staff. 

The development of a robust ESG policy is important to our employees. As the Company becomes more conscious of our contributions, 
a  focus  on  ESG impacts our employees’  well-being  and is an  example  of  how  we  can operate  as  environmental  and social  citizens. 
Employees  can  apply  the  same  principles  in  their  personal  lives.  Employee  participation  was  critical  in  forming  the  Company’s  ESG 
direction and identifying key areas to focus on in each area of the business.  

FLYHT  has  implemented  a  Security  Management  System  (SecMS)  to  ensure  that  cyber,  corporate,  and  product  security  protocols 
consistently fulfill all requirements mandated by government regulation and industry standards; are based on accurate assessment and 
effective mitigation of security risks; support the Company’s vision and mission, values, and core business objectives; and are conducted 
in the most efficient and cost-effective manner, considering the operational and business environment. 

The  SecMS  applies  to  the  protection  of  FLYHT’s  people,  data,  assets,  technology  systems,  Intellectual  Property,  and  products  and 
services. It consists of eight core elements that provide the overall governance, risk, business resilience, and continuous improvement 
protocols that can be scaled to include various operational security functions. 

FLYHT is committed to providing a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and welcoming. Responsible recruitment, increased flexibility and 
balance, as well as training and development opportunities have resulted in creating an environment that fosters engaged contribution, 
innovation, and collaboration. Improvements in diversity can be seen over the past two years and can be measured from entry level to 
the executive team and Board of Directors, providing a workplace where everyone contributes to the vision of being a global force in 
innovative data solutions. FLYHT is fully committed to doing what it takes to succeed in this area.  

The Board of Directors and the senior management team believe that diversity is important to provide a range of perspectives, experiences 
and expertise to achieve effective stewardship. The Board of Directors and senior management teams have been developed with a wide 
range of viewpoints, backgrounds, skills, and expertise specific to the aviation technology sector and other industries or sectors that the 
Board of Directors believe are beneficial to the Company and its shareholders. At this time, the Company has not adopted: (i) a written 
diversity policy relating to the identification and nomination of members of designated groups; nor (ii) a target number or percentage, or 
range, for members of designated groups.  

Governance 
The  Company’s  Corporate  Disclosure  Policy  assists  in  governance  of  the  conduct  of  its  directors,  officers,  spokespersons  and 
employees as it relates to communications with the public. Multiple Company policies form a code of conduct for its directors, officers, 
employees and consultants. The Board of Directors believes that the Company's size also facilitates informal review of and discussions 
with employees and consultants. The Company has a whistleblower policy in place which is acknowledged by all employees upon hire, 
and which is periodically reviewed with all staff. A comprehensive anti-corruption policy ensures all relevant staff and consultants are 
aware and are trained appropriately. Relevant consultants are required to attest to compliance on a regular basis and all business 
opportunities are evaluated with this policy in mind. Directors are kept apprised of activities undertaken to minimize risk in this area. 
The  Board of  Directors monitors  ethical  conduct of  the  Company  and ensures  that  it  complies  with  applicable  legal  and  regulatory 
requirements,  including  those  of  relevant  securities  commissions  and  stock  exchanges.  The  fiduciary  duties  placed  on  individual 
directors  by  the  Company's  governing  corporate  legislation  and  the  common  law,  as  well  as  the  restrictions  placed  by  applicable 
corporate legislation on the individual director's participation in decisions of the Board of Directors in which the director has an interest, 
have been sufficient  to  ensure  that  the  Board of  Directors operates  independently  of management and  in  the  best interests  of  the 
Company.  

13- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

Next steps 
Along with the ESG focus, FLYHT will focus on climate-related disclosures. This involves following international guidelines for reporting 
by the Task Force on Climate Related Disclosures (TCFD). It is anticipated that TCFD, or similar frameworks, will be required by stock 
exchanges shortly. Although as a TSX Venture Issuer FLYHT’s implementation effort at this point will be largely voluntary, the Board 
of Directors believes it is important to assess material implications for the business around climate change risks and opportunities. 
Jurisdictions around the world are requiring that companies report within disclosure frameworks and it is a strategic decision to evaluate 
the Company’s efforts using a framework such as TCFD. FLYHT anticipates next steps to include a review of climate change risks and 
opportunities, and an assessment of finance and investment policy alignment with environmental goals. In the coming years FLYHT 
plan to be able to report on our material climate risks and monitor further mandates and requirements for disclosure. 

2022 Achievements and Activities 

•

•

•

•

•

•
•

•

•

•
•

•

In January 2022 FLYHT signed a contract with Coral Jet to equip the airline’s future fleet of seven A319/320 aircraft with AFIRS
and to provide SaaS services from FLYHT’s Actionable Intelligence suite of applications. The contract is expected to generate
revenue of approximately $760k USD over the five-year contract term, assuming the Company provides services over the full
term of the contract.

In  March  2022  the  Company  acquired  100%  of  the  shares  of  CrossConsense  GmbH  &  Co.  KG  (“CrossConsense”).  This
acquisition is expected to accelerate FLYHT’s strategic roadmap to build out a maintenance software capability, and fulfilled
the Company’s goal to increase its presence in the European and Middle East markets.

In March 2022 FLYHT announced a partnership with Swoop Airlines to reduce emissions by eliminating non-essential Auxiliary
Power Unit (APU) usage, partially funded through a grant of $150k from the Alberta Innovates Product Demonstration Program.
In May 2022 FLYHT partnered with MBS Electronic Systems to develop a secure wireless avionics software and onboard data
loading solution prototype.

The Company received a purchase order in May 2022 for US $5.65 million from a long-time OEM partner for the delivery of
Iridium modems and associated license fees.

Coral Jet signed an agreement with FLYHT to be the launch customer for the AFIRS Edge A320 platform.

In June 2022 FLYHT announced the completion of the first AFIRS installation on the China Express ARJ-21 aircraft.

In  September  2022,  the  Company  made  two  additions  to  its  leadership  team,  Scott  Chambers  (Vice  President  Sales  and
Marketing) and Murray Skelton (Vice President Business Development).

FLYHT joined IATA’s Aviation Cyber Security Strategic Partnerships program.

The Company retained Satichi Consulting Inc. for corporate development and capital markets communications services.

FLYHT achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Travel and Hospitality Competency status.

FLYHT signed a reseller agreement with SITA for its AIRCOM® Cockpit Services, initially focusing on developing the market
for Iridium Certus.

14- 

Results of Operations  

Selected Results 

Assets 
Non-current financial liabilities* 
Revenue 
Cost of sales 
Gross profit 
Gross profit % 
Distribution expenses 
Administration expenses 
Research, development and 
certification engineering expenses 
Results from operating activities 
Depreciation and amortization 
EBITDA* 
Income (loss) 
Income (loss) per share (basic) 
Income (loss) per share (diluted) 

Assets 
Non-current financial liabilities* 
Revenue 
Cost of sales 
Gross profit 
Gross profit % 
Distribution expenses 
Administration expenses 
Research, development and 
certification engineering expenses 
Results from operating activities 
Depreciation and amortization 
EBITDA* 
Income (loss) 
Income (loss) per share (basic) 
Income (loss) per share (diluted) 

*See Non-GAAP Financial Measures 

Q4 2022 
$ 
16,540,154 
6,322,769 
7,241,758 
2,384,329 
4,857,429 
67.1% 
1,661,256 
1,209,188 

Q3 2022 
$ 
14,873,106 
6,307,401 
6,725,373 
1,853,079 
4,872,294 
72.4% 
1,531,091 
1,199,337 

Q2 2022 
$ 
14,674,263 
6,392,197 
4,881,372 
2,156,364 
2,725,008 
55.8% 
1,339,537 
1,361,728 

Q1 2022 
$ 
16,482,757 
6,231,765 
5,030,657 
2,279,528 
2,751,129 
54.7% 
1,379,783 
1,312,039 

1,079,052 

1,329,944 

1,046,294 

1,165,197 

907,933 
262,250 
1,170,183 
718,689 
0.01 
0.01 

Q4 2021 
$ 
13,250,186 
5,920,735 
2,527,961 
1,276,348 
1,251,613 
49.5% 
969,992 
1,086,536 

1,119,319 

(1,924,234) 
179,234 
(1,745,000) 
(2,444,054) 
(0.08) 
(0.08) 

811,922 
112,758 
924,680 
703,765 
0.02 
0.02 

Q3 2021 
$ 
14,675,428 
4,948,252 
3,173,331 
1,010,084 
2,163,247 
68.2% 
1,000,059 
786,699 

1,359,405 

(982,916) 
170,950 
(811,966) 
(1,107,195) 
(0.03) 
(0.03) 

(1,022,551) 
116,771 
(905,780) 
(1,141,140) 
(0.03) 
(0.03) 

Q2 2021 
$ 
11,181,967 
5,018,668 
2,926,122 
1,393,065 
1,533,057 
52.4% 
896,024 
741,109 

1,048,841 

(1,152,917) 
172,306 
(980,611) 
(1,395,889) 
(0.05) 
(0.05) 

(1,105,890) 
168,260 
(937,630) 
(1,284,347) 
(0.03) 
(0.03) 

Q1 2021 
$ 
12,773,454 
4,635,956 
2,691,275 
1,169,621 
1,521,654 
56.5% 
1,003,667 
769,365 

919,636 

(1,171,014) 
170,398 
(1,000,616) 
(912,068) 
(0.03) 
(0.03) 

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 

Basic  
Diluted 

 2022 
$ 
38,151,602 
38,383,777 

 2021 
$ 
31,415,175 
31,691,451 

2020  
$ 
26,677,439 
28,457,009 

15-  

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Position 

Liquidity and Capital Resource 

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2022 decreased to $2,647,650 from $4,520,591 at December 31, 2021, 
while increasing from $1,779,074 at September 30, 2022. The Company has an operating demand loan available through a Canadian 
chartered bank for up to a maximum of $2.0 million, drawn either in CAD or USD. The amount available under this facility was increased 
from $1.5 million in October 2022. The operating demand loan bears interest at the Canadian chartered bank prime plus 1.5% (CAD) or 
US prime plus 4.5% (USD). Security includes accounts receivable, cash collateral in the form of a Guaranteed Investment Certificate, a 
guarantee under the Export Development Canada’s Export Guarantee Fund and a general security agreement including a security interest 
in all personal property. This facility was undrawn at December 31, 2022. 

The  Company  funded  2022  operations  primarily  through  the  use  of  cash  reserves,  cash  proceeds  received  from  sales,  and  funding 
obtained from the ERTC, Alberta Innovates, and WINN governmental programs. 

Cash and cash equivalents  
Trade and other receivables  
Contract assets 
Deposits and prepaid expenses 
Inventory  
Trade payables and accrued liabilities 
Customer deposits 
Contract liabilities 
Loans and borrowings  
Lease liability 
Current tax liabilities 
Working capital* 

*See Non-GAAP Financial Measures

December 31, 2022 
$ 

December 31, 2021 
$ 

Variance 
$ 

2,647,650 
5,127,338 
121,046 
349,132 
1,385,048 
(2,736,269) 
(376,668) 
(922,952) 
(828,345) 
(436,581) 
(10,541) 
4,318,858 

4,520,591 
1,590,473 
151,616 
377,688 
1,683,006 
(1,703,309) 
(609,555) 
- 
(664,470) 
(373,756) 
- 
4,972,284 

(1,872,941) 
3,536,865 
(30,570) 
(28,556) 
(297,958) 
(1,032,960) 
232,887 
(922,952) 
(163,875) 
(62,825) 
(10,541) 
(653,426) 

As at April 12, 2023 FLYHT’s issued and outstanding share capital was 38,806,774. 

The consistent achievement of positive earnings is necessary before the Company can consistently improve liquidity. Positive earnings 
and operating cash flow in the final quarter of 2022 reflect recent progress in this area. The Company has continued to expand its cash 
flow potential through its continued marketing drive to clients around the world and contracts for delivery of hardware units and related 
services.  

It is the Company’s intention to continue to fund operations by adding revenue and its resulting cash flow, as well as continuing to manage 
outgoing  cash  flows.  The  Company’s  results  showed  losses  from  operating  activities  on  an  annual  basis  in  both  2022  and  2021.  At 
December 31, 2022, the Company had positive working capital of $4.3 million compared to positive $4.9 million as of December 31, 2021, 
a decrease of $0.6 million. The Company ended Q4 2022 with balances of $2.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and an undrawn 
credit facility of $2.0 million.  

For the Company to continue as a going concern longer-term, it will need to consistently achieve profitability and positive operating cash 
flows. The Company plans to continue to expand its earnings and cash flow potential through its focused marketing efforts, particularly 
the presentation of Actionable Intelligence tools to our customer and prospects, which are expected to result in additional contracts for 
delivery of hardware units and related services. The intention is to provide profit enhancement opportunities to customers and prospects 
without  requisite capital  expenditures  by  them  and  thereby  return  to the  Company’s core  benefit  to shareholders of high  value  SaaS 
revenue growth.  

Until achieving consistent positive earnings and cash flows, it is the Company’s intention to continue to fund operations through revenue 
and its resulting cash flow as well as continue to manage outgoing cash flows. The Company may elect to scale back operations to create 
positive cash from existing revenue and/or raise the necessary financing in the capital markets through debt and/or equity.  

General economic conditions in the industry and the financial condition of major customers may significantly impact the Company’s ability 
to achieve positive earnings and cash flows. The negative impact to the commercial air industry resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic 
has been unprecedented. Starting in early 2020 FLYHT saw impact of the pandemic in revenue and trade receivable payments due to 
the impact of the pandemic on our customers. There has been recovery in our customer base, with aircraft re-commencing operations as 
well as receivable payments being made, although geographic differences in rates and timing of recovery continue to be seen. There is 
continued risk until such a time as the global aviation industry recovers fully.  

16- 

There is no assurance that the Company will be successful in attaining and sustaining profitable operations and positive cash flow and/or 
raising additional capital to meet its 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  material  uncertainties  may  cast  doubt  upon  the  Company’s  ability  to  continue  as  a  going  concern.  The  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. 

Financial Instruments 

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

The Company may be exposed to changes in interest rates as a result of the operating loan bearing interest based on the Company’s 
lenders’ prime rate. This facility was undrawn at December 31, 2022. 

There is a credit risk associated with accounts receivable where the customer fails to pay invoices. The Company extends credit to credit-
worthy or well-established customers. In the case of Hardware sales, the invoiced amount is frequently 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 services are provided. To further minimize credit exposure, credit insurance is obtained on select customers 
whose balances have not been prepaid. In the case of monthly recurring revenue, the Company has the ability to disable the AFIRS unit 
transmissions where the customer has not fulfilled its financial obligations, or halt provision of service and support. The recoverability of 
the  Company’s  receivables  has been impacted by  the consequences  of  the pandemic  on  the global  airline industry, which  has  been 
reflected in the bad debt reserve. As at April 12, 2023 $4,685,811 of the balances outstanding at December 31, 2022 had been collected. 

Contractual Obligations 

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

December 31, 2022 

Accounts payable 

Compensation and 
statutory deductions 

Accrued liabilities  

Lease payments 

Loans and borrowings 

< 1 year 
$ 
2,161,822 

1-2 years
$ 
- 

2-5 years
$ 
- 

> 5 years
$ 
- 

Total 
$ 
2,161,822 

323,685 

250,762 

436,581 

851,387 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

323,685 

250,762 

455,774 

1,165,601 

1,103,715 

3,161,671 

1,295,757 

3,075,971 

1,418,268 

6,641,383 

Total 

4,024,237 

1,751,531 

4,241,572 

2,521,983 

12,539,323 

Government Loans 

Funding obtained via four governmental programs are included in the Loans and Borrowings totals on the Consolidated Statements of 
Financial Position. 

Under the Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative (SADI), at December 31, 2022 the Company has an outstanding repayable balance 
of $1,030,934. The amount is repayable over 15 years on a stepped basis commencing April 30, 2014. The initial payment on April 30, 
2014 was 3.5% of the total contribution received and the payment increases yearly by 15% until January 31, 2029 (adjusted from April 
30, 2028 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic) when the final payment will be 24.5% of the total contribution received. Repayment of 
$181,493 was made in 2022 (2021: $157,820). The carrying value of the amount owing under this program at December 31, 2022 is 
$1,331,720 (December 31, 2021: $1,306,656). 

In November 2016, the Company signed a contribution agreement with Western Economic Diversification Canada for a WINN loan, to 
support  plans  for  technology  development  in  the  air  and  ground  components  of  the  Company’s  products.  Under  the  terms  of  the 
agreement, a repayable unsecured WINN contribution to the value of the lesser of 50% of the eligible project costs to March 31, 2019 or 
$2,350,000 was received. The amount is repayable over five years commencing January 1, 2020. Amendments in 2020 adjusted the 
payment dates due to COVID-19, with the final payment date pushed back to September 2025. Repayments in 2022 totaled $468,000 
(2021: $468,000). The carrying value of the amount owing under this program at December 31, 2022 is $1,132,345 (December 31, 2021: 
$1,472,209). 

17- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

In November 2018, the Company signed a second contribution agreement with Western Economic Diversification Canada for a WINN 
loan, to support development of the next generation of AFIRS hardware and embedded software to address parts obsolescence issues 
and add new market-driven features. Under the terms of this agreement, a repayable unsecured WINN contribution to the value of the 
lesser of 44% of the eligible project costs to April 30, 2021 or $2,761,000 was received, repayable over five years commencing October 
1,  2021.  Amendments  in  2021  extended  the  timeframe  for  eligible  project  cost  submission  to  September  30,  2023  and  adjusted  the 
repayment start date to October 1, 2023. The carrying value of the amount owing under this program at December 31, 2022 is $2,202,931 
(December 31, 2021: $1,455,540). 

In May  2021,  the  Company  received  funding  of  $250,000 through  the  BDC’s  HASCAP  loan program,  designed  to support  small and 
medium sized businesses affected by COVID-19. This loan carries interest of 4% per annum over a 10-year term commencing May 10, 
2021. Payments in the first year following funding are comprised of interest only, with the principal and accrued interest payable over the 
remaining 9 years. Principal repayments in 2022 totaled $16,204 (2021: nil). The carrying value of the amount owing under this program 
at December 31, 2022 is $210,777 (December 31, 2021: $221,881). 

A summary of the carrying value of the government loans as at December 31, 2022 and 2021 and changes during these three and 
twelve months is presented below. 

For the three months ended December 31 

For the year ended December 31 

2022 
$ 

4,741,988 
278,209 
(142,676) 
126,576 
- 
(126,324) 
4,877,773 
828,345 
4,049,428 

2021 
$ 

Variance 
$ 

3,652,584 
529,084 
(162,266) 
120,553 
439,194 
(122,863) 
4,456,286 
664,470 
3,791,816 

1,089,404 
(250,875) 
19,590 
6,023 
(439,194) 
(3,461) 
421,487 
163,875 
257,612 

2022 
$ 

4,456,286 
947,368 
(324,926) 
474,580 
- 
(675,535) 
4,877,773 
828,345 
4,049,428 

2021 
$ 

Variance 
$ 

3,732,670 
1,275,370 
(277,169) 
442,036 
(84,938) 
(631,683) 
4,456,286 
664,470 
3,791,816 

723,616 
(328,002) 
(47,757) 
32,544 
84,938 
(43,852) 
421,487 
163,875 
257,612 

Opening Balance 
Received 
Grant Portion 
Interest accretion 
Gain on payment deferral 
Repayment 
Carrying amount at December 31 
Less current portion 
Non-current portion 

Customer Deposits 

Customers  are  frequently  required  to  pay  for  Hardware  prior  to  the  planned  shipment  date,  or  for  Technical  Services  in  advance  of 
delivery.  This  non-refundable  prepayment  is  recorded  as  a  Customer  Deposit  liability  upon  receipt.  When  the  associated  items  are 
shipped, or technical services provided, the deposit is applied to clear the resulting trade receivable.  

The chart below outlines the movement in the Company’s customer deposits throughout the periods ending December 31, 2022 and 
2021. Payments were received for 4 installation kits in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to 9 received in the fourth quarter of 2021. 
For the year ended December 31, 2022 payment was received for 64 installation kits, compared to 57 in 2021.  

Opening balance 
Payments received 
Recognized as revenue 

Q4 2022 
$ 
713,369 
557,270 
(893,971) 

Q4 2021 
$ 
534,911 
493,195 
(418,551) 

Variance 
$ 
178,458 
64,075 
(475,420) 

YTD 2022 
$ 
609,555 
2,376,293 
(2,609,180) 

YTD 2021 
$ 
492,679 
2,029,607 
(1,912,731) 

Variance 
$ 
116,876 
346,686 
(696,449) 

Balance, December 31 

376,668 

609,555 

(232,887) 

376,668 

609,555 

(232,887) 

Comprehensive Loss 

Revenue 

SaaS is the recurring revenue from the Company’s products that allow customers to utilize and analyze data they receive from hardware, 
use of functions such as the satellite phone, the sale of weather data, and hosting and support of maintenance systems and associated 
data. These fees are recognized as the service is provided each month. Hardware includes the income from hardware sales and related 
parts required to install the unit, spare units and installation parts. Licensing includes sales of modems with a related manufacturing 
license fee. Technical Services includes all services offered by the Company, including repairs, training services and other expertise. 

18- 

Revenue sources 

SaaS 

Hardware 

Licensing 

Technical Services 

Total 

Q4 2022 

Q4 2021 

Variance 

YTD 2022 

YTD 2021 

Variance 

 $ 

 $ 

2,253,618 

1,500,110 

1,217,860 

3,030,368 

739,912 

590,975 

356,197 

80,679 

 $ 

753,508 

626,885 

$ 

$ 

$ 

8,157,886 

5,993,521 

2,164,365 

4,720,204 

3,394,228 

1,325,976 

2,674,171 

9,101,130 

1,551,000 

7,550,130 

659,233 

1,899,940 

379,940 

1,520,000 

7,241,758 

2,527,961 

4,713,797 

23,879,160 

11,318,689 

12,560,471 

For the year ended December 31, 2022, total revenue increased 111.0% from $11,318,689 in 2021 to $23,879,160 in 2022, with Q4 
2022 seeing a 186.5% increase over Q4 2021. 

SaaS revenue increased 50.2% in Q4 2022 over Q4 2021, with an annual variance of $2.2 million between 2022 and 2021. The addition 
of CrossConsense SaaS revenues contributed to these increases. 

Hardware revenue in 2022 saw an increase year over year of 39.1%. There was an increase in Q4 2022 as compared to Q4 2021 of 
106.1%.This was a result of a total of 69 installation kits being shipped in 2022, compared to 54 in 2021. For the quarter, 16 kits were 
shipped in Q4 2022 compared to 9 in Q4 2021. 

Licensing revenue increased $2.7 million from Q4 2021 and by $7.6 million for the year due to increases in the number of modems 
and associated license fees ordered for delivery in comparative periods, as the Company delivered on an order received in Q2 2022 for 
$5.65 million USD. 

Technical Services revenue increased 400% for 2022 compared to 2021 and 817% for Q4 2022 compared to Q4 2021 as a result of 
the addition of CrossConsense services to this revenue category. Revenues in this category can be expected to vary between periods 
and years, depending on the level of additional technical services provided to customers in each relevant period.  

Revenue sources for the last eight quarters were: 

Q4 2022 

Q3 2022 

Q2 2022 

Q1 2022 

Q4 2021 

Q3 2021 

Q2 2021 

Q1 2021 

SaaS 

2,253,618 

2,073,284 

2,155,912 

1,675,072 

1,500,110 

1,507,366 

1,446,221 

1,539,825 

Hardware 
Licensing 
Technical Services 
Total 

1,217,860 
3,030,368 
739,912 
7,241,758 

480,064 
3,536,153 
635,872 
6,725,373 

912,682 
1,399,903 
412,875 
4,881,372 

2,109,598 
1,134,706 
111,281 
5,030,657 

590,975 
356,197 
80,679 
2,527,961 

567,356 
1,004,698 
93,911 
3,173,331 

1,404,193 
7,924 
67,784 
2,926,122 

831,704 
182,181 
137,565 
2,691,275 

Geographical distribution of revenue sources were: 

Q4 2022 

Q4 2021 

YTD 2022 

YTD 2021 

United States & Mexico 
Asia 
China 
Middle East 
Canada 
Australia 
Africa 
Europe 
South/Central America 
Total 

$ 
3,782,947 
239,138 
593,659 
134,681 
638,758 
200,242 
126,699 
1,510,949 
14,685 
7,241,758 

% 
52.2 
3.3 
8.2 
1.9 
8.8 
2.8 
1.7 
20.9 
0.2 
100.0 

$ 
984,455 
211,676 
474,510 
246,920 
263,172 
61,956 
184,754 
85,212 
15,306 
2,527,961 

% 

$ 
38.9  12,224,340 
975,081 
1,963,049 
607,445 
2,900,423 
472,278 
495,874 
4,069,501 
171,169 
100.0  23,879,160 

8.4 
18.8 
9.8 
10.4 
2.4 
7.3 
3.4 
0.6 

% 
51.2 
4.1 
8.2 
2.5 
12.1 
2.0 
2.1 
17.1 
0.7 

$ 
4,428,683 
602,743 
2,051,290 
1,006,363 
1,976,939 
267,700 
549,019 
359,306 
76,646 
100.0  11,318,689 

% 
39.1 
5.3 
18.1 
8.9 
17.5 
2.4 
4.8 
3.2 
0.7 
100.0 

19- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

Gross Profit and Cost of Sales 

FLYHT’s  cost  of  sales  includes  the  direct  costs  associated  with  specific  revenue  types,  including  the  hardware  unit,  installation  kits, 
training and installation support, as well as associated shipping expenses and travel expenses for the Company’s engineering personnel 
while performing 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 Q4 2022 was 32.9% compared to 50.5% in Q4 2021. Gross profit increased from 57.2% in 2021 to 
63.7% in 2022 due to differences in the mix of revenue sources. Gross profit will fluctuate quarter over quarter depending on the mix of 
revenue categories. 

Gross profit for the last eight quarters was: 

Q4 2022 

Q3 2022 

Q2 2022 

Q1 2022 

Q4 2021 

Q3 2021 

Q2 2021 

Q1 2021 

Gross Profit % 

Cost of Sales 

67.1 

32.9 

72.4 

27.6 

55.8 

44.2 

54.7 

45.3 

49.5 

50.5 

68.2 

31.8 

52.4 

47.6 

56.5 

43.5 

Distribution Expenses (Recovery) 

Consists of overhead expenses associated with the sale and delivery of products and services to customers, and marketing. 

Major Category 

Q4 2022 

Q4 2021 

Variance 

YTD 2022 

YTD 2021 

Variance 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Salaries and benefits 

1,046,312 

280,257 

4,136,208 

3,294,529 

Share based compensation 

Contract labour 

Office 

Travel 

Equipment and maintenance 

Depreciation and amortization 

Marketing 

Government grants 

Bad debt reserve 

Total 

27,640 

270,044 

70,483 

109,759 

57,054 

43,774 

81,378 

766,055 

16,252 

149,491 

50,704 

43,502 

9,796 

95,240 

13,892 

- 

(15,755) 

(45,188) 

(159,185) 

1,661,256 

969,992 

11,388 

120,553 

19,779 

66,257 

47,258 

(51,466) 

67,486 

15,755 

113,997 

691,264 

57,674 

880,600 

219,720 

266,070 

177,730 

204,962 

158,281 

47,058 

661,853 

231,233 

107,017 

39,147 

365,120 

40,737 

(222,108) 

32,530 

(455,987) 

(460,965) 

841,679 

10,616 

218,747 

(11,513) 

159,053 

138,583 

(160,158) 

117,544 

233,879 

493,495 

5,911,667 

3,869,742 

2,041,925 

Distribution  expenses  have  increased  71.3%  from  Q4  2021  to  Q4  2022  and  52.8%  year  over  year,  due  mainly  to  the  addition  of 
CrossConsense personnel and associated expenses as of March 2022.  

Both Salaries and benefits and Contract labour increased in the quarter and year to date due to additional staff mainly with the 
addition of the CrossConsense workforce, as well as an increased emphasis on the business development of new SaaS solutions to 
support our customers in their post-pandemic recovery plans.  

Travel increased in Q4 2022 compared to Q4 2021 reflecting a corresponding YTD trend, with an increase in in-person meetings and 
conferences as compared to 2021. 

Equipment  and  maintenance  have  increased  YTD  2022  compared  to  YTD  2021  with  the  addition  of  costs  related  to 
CrossConsense’s third-party server hosting facility. These costs also contribute to the increase in these expenses between Q4 2021 
and Q4 2022. 

Depreciation and amortization was lower in 2022 than 2021, as leased premises in Colorado were downsized at the end of the 
lease agreement term to align with a reduction in space requirements for FLYHT’s US operations. 

Marketing expenses have increased in 2022 as a result of increased participation in tradeshows as compared to 2021. 

Government grants in 2021 comprised funding received via Canadian governmental funding programs (CEWS, CERS and HASCAP) 
in support of businesses throughout the pandemic, relating to expenses in both the salaries and office categories. Grants received in 
2022 consisted of government funding from the United States’ ERTC program. Differences in funding levels over time are reflective 
of variances in eligible expenses as well as changes in government funding made available under programs in each respective period. 

Bad debt reserve quarter over quarter and YTD variances reflect differences in bad debt estimates in each period, with both Q4 2021 
and 2022 showing recoveries of previously reserved amounts. 

20- 

Administration Expenses (Recovery) 

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

Major Category 

Q4 2022 

Q4 2021 

Variance 

YTD 2022 

YTD 2021 

Variance 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Salaries and benefits 

Share based compensation 

Contract labour 

Office 

Legal fees 

Audit and accounting 

Investor relations 

Travel 

Equipment and maintenance 

Depreciation and amortization 

Government grants 

Other 
Total 

250,159  

43,935  

238,522  

172,733  

17,990  

142,187  

22,002  

35,425  

96,855  

178,107  

- 

11,273 

328,830 

34,006 

183,993 

135,814 

212,552 

75,520 

32,196 

22,274 

69,215 

20,804 

(38,442) 

9,774 

(78,671) 

1,712,234  

1,197,969 

9,929  

54,529  

36,919  

(194,562) 

66,667  

(10,194) 

13,151  

27,640  

157,303  

38,442  

1,499  

101,355  

1,179,042  

672,276  

173,751  

350,840  

145,091  

153,295  

348,842  

273,445  

(48,258) 

20,379  

126,601 

720,439 

570,779 

289,829 

242,939 

126,500 

58,011 

307,012 

101,533 

(368,392) 

10,489 

514,265 

(25,246) 

458,603  

101,497  

(116,078) 

107,901  

18,591  

95,284  

41,830  

171,912  

320,134  

9,890  

1,209,188 

1,086,536 

122,652 

5,082,292 

3,383,709 

1,698,583  

Administration expenses increased by 50.2% from full year 2021 to 2022, and 11.3% Q4 2022 compared to Q4 2021, mainly due to the 
addition of CrossConsense personnel and expenses associated with the March 2022 acquisition, one time contractor costs and higher 
government funding in 2021 than was available to the company in 2022. 

Salaries and benefits have increased year to date due to additional staff engaged in post-pandemic recovery, as well as a reduction 
in allocation of administrative staff efforts deployed in support of research and development activities. Q4 2022 saw a reduction due 
to changes in the workforce that occurred during the quarter. 

Contract labour increases from 2021 to 2022 for both the year and quarter related to advisory services contracted in support of 
CrossConsense integration activities as well as increased investor relations efforts. 

Office expenses have increased for both the year and quarter with the addition of CrossConsense related expenses as well as a rise 
in insurance costs due to a combination of market conditions and contractual requirements.  

Legal expenses have decreased for the quarter and year as the costs incurred in 2021 for the acquisition of CrossConsense did not 
re-occur at the same level in 2022.  

Audit and accounting expenses have increased in 2022 and the fourth quarter as compared to 2021 due to the requirement for 
additional support to prepare regulatory filings in Germany, and acquisition valuation and integration evaluation and substantiation. 

Travel increased throughout 2022 and the fourth quarter with an increase in in-person meetings and conferences as compared to 
2021. 

Depreciation and amortization has increased during the fourth quarter and overall 2022 due to the amortization of newly acquired 
intangible assets from the CrossConsense business combination. 

Government grants in 2021 comprised funding received via Canadian governmental funding programs (CEWS, CERS and HASCAP) 
in support of businesses throughout the pandemic, relating to expenses in both the salaries and office categories. Grants received in 
2022 consisted of government funding from the United States’ ERTC program. Differences in funding levels over time are reflective 
of variances in eligible expenses as well as changes in government funding available under programs in each respective period. 

21-  

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
Research, Development and Certification Engineering Expenses (Recovery) 
Consists of expenses related to the improvement of existing and development of new technology and products. 

Major Category 

Q4 2022 

Q4 2021 

Variance 

YTD 2022 

YTD 2021 

Variance 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Salaries and benefits 

1,056,219 

1,003,732 

52,487 

4,359,273 

4,247,751 

111,522 

Share based compensation 

Contract labour 

Office 

Travel 

Equipment and maintenance 

Components 

Depreciation and amortization 

SR&ED credit 

Government grants 

Other 

Total 

6,586 

115,497 

38,209 

12,682 

56,103 

8,562 

40,369 

- 

4,308 

54,717 

49,112 

862 

22,208 

8,288 

63,190 

- 

2,278 

60,780 

(10,903) 

11,820 

33,895 

274 

(22,821) 

- 

(255,175) 

(92,098) 

(163,077) 

- 

5,000 

(5,000) 

19,870 

441,551 

138,624 

54,035 

118,477 

45,186 

181,632 

(148,637) 

(589,663) 

139 

20,432 

319,409 

206,066 

24,638 

44,842 

17,368 

(562) 

122,142 

(67,442) 

29,397 

73,635 

27,818 

226,236 

(44,604) 

- 

(148,637) 

(665,445) 

5,904 

75,782 

(5,765) 

1,079,052 

1,119,319 

(40,267) 

4,620,487 

4,447,201 

173,286 

Research and Development expenses were 3.6% lower in Q4 2022 compared to the prior year’s fourth quarter, and overall experienced 
a 3.9% increase year over year. Overall costs were offset by the refundable portion of the SR&ED credit available through the Canadian 
government, as well as other government grant funding. Research and development costs vary according to specific project requirements. 

Salaries and benefits and Contract labour expenses increased in 2022 to meet the requirements of R&D initiatives, as the Company 
continues to invest in the Actionable Intelligence suite of products and in the AFIRS Edge. 

The SR&ED credit recognized in 2022 reflected a return to eligible expenses under this Canadian governmental program. Expenses 
formerly SR&ED eligible were funded instead by the WINN program between 2018 and 2022. 

Government  grants  variances  reflect  2021  pandemic  support  received  via  Canadian  government  programs  (CEWS,  CERS  and 
HASCAP). Grants received in 2022 consisted of government funding from the United States’ ERTC program and the Alberta Innovates 
program, and in differing levels of expenses eligible for funding under the WINN program between 2022 and 2021. Recoveries relating 
to WINN funding are the portion of the amounts received from WINN that have been accounted for as a grant.  

Net Finance Costs 

Major Category 

Interest income 

Net foreign exchange loss (gain)  

Bank service charges 

Other loss (gain) 

Interest expense 

Government loan accretion 

Debenture interest and accretion 

Q4 2022 

Q4 2021 

Variance 

YTD 2022 

YTD 2021 

Variance 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

(13,336) 

61,648 

12,009 

(4,368) 

(2,984) 

7,870 

(8,968) 

64,632 

4,139 

25,650 

126,573 

- 

23,740 

83,782 

- 

1,910 

42,791 

- 

(26,576) 

(17,581) 

(8,995) 

(13,741) 

39,217 

(1,980) 

32,796 

110,426 

474,580 

114,054 

433,274 

(11,761) 

6,421 

84,938 

(3,628) 

41,306 

- 

152,248 

(152,248) 

- 

413,104 

(413,104) 

- 

(84,938) 

Net finance costs 

212,544 

521,144 

(308,600) 

583,906 

627,873 

(43,967) 

Net foreign exchange loss (gain) will vary between periods due mainly to fluctuations in the value of the Canadian dollar in relation to 
the U.S. dollar and the euro. A strengthening of the Canadian dollar in Q4 2022 gave rise to foreign exchange losses in Q4 2022 compared 
to  foreign  exchange  gains  in  Q4  2021  on  U.S.  dollar  denominated  sales  and  purchases,  in  combination  with  fluctuations  in  U.S. 
denominated assets and liabilities. 

Other loss (gain) reflects the 2021 recognition of the benefit derived from payment deferral of the Company’s government loans. 

Debenture interest relates to the convertible debenture retired in 2021, which did not impact costs in 2022. 

22- 

Net Income (loss) & EBITDA 

Major Category 

Net income (loss) 

Finance costs 

Tax expense 

Q4 2022 
$ 
718,689 

Q4 2021 
$ 
(2,444,054) 

Variance 
$ 
3,162,743 

YTD 2022 
$ 
(1,003,033) 

YTD 2021 
$ 
(5,859,206) 

Variance 
$ 
4,856,173 

212,544 

521,144 

(308,600) 

583,906 

627,873 

(43,967) 

(23,300) 

(1,324) 

(21,976) 

10,541 

252 

10,289 

Depreciation and amortization 

262,250 

179,234 

83,016 

660,039 

692,888 

(32,849) 

EBITDA 

1,170,183 

(1,745,000) 

2,915,183 

251,453 

(4,538,193) 

4,789,646 

Business Combination 

On March 17, 2022 the Company acquired 100% of the shares of CrossConsense GmbH & Co. KG (“CrossConsense”). Founded in 
2002,  Frankfurt  Germany-based  CrossConsense  develops  and  markets  software  to  support  commercial  aviation  maintenance 
management. Products include a predictive maintenance troubleshooting and engineering tool; software to support aircraft maintenance, 
repair  and  data  migration;  and  live  data  dashboards  to  assist  aircraft  maintenance  teams.  CrossConsense  has  also  constructed  a 
progressive web application plus native apps that offer up-to-date data on an airline’s fleet status. Additionally, CrossConsense offers 
consulting and support services as well as hosting, database operation and performance monitoring of commercial aircraft maintenance 
applications. This acquisition is expected to accelerate FLYHT’s strategic roadmap to build out a maintenance software capability and 
fulfills the Company’s goal to increase its presence in the European and Middle East markets. 

Under terms of the agreement, FLYHT (through its wholly owned German subsidiary formed as part of this transaction) acquired all of 
the outstanding securities of CrossConsense for $1.25 million in cash and 1.9 million common shares of the Company, valued at $1.235 
million based on the fair value of each common share of the Company on the closing date of $0.65 per share. The shares are being held 
in escrow and will be released equally in 1/3 increments at 4-, 16- and 28-months following issuance on the transaction’s closing date. 
Also included in the purchase price was other consideration valued at $192,000. 

The Company incurred acquisition-related costs of $254,903 in due diligence and legal fees in 2021 and a further $150,121 in 2022. 
Additionally, in Q1 2022 finders’ fees of $100,000 were paid to a third party in connection with the closing of the transaction. These costs 
have been included in Administrative Expenses.  

The value allocated to the purchase price on the closing date was as follows: 

Cash paid 
Common shares issued 
Other consideration 
Total consideration 

$ 
1,250,000 
1,235,000 
192,000 
2,677,000 

The value of acquired assets and assumed liabilities were as follows: 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Deposits and prepaid expenses 
Property and equipment 
Leased assets 
Intangible asset: customer relationships 
Intangible asset: tradename 
Goodwill 

Trade payables and accrued liabilities 
Contract liabilities 
Lease liability 

Total consideration 

$ 

1,195,226 
590,512 
18,002 
9,322 
278,467 
1,527,150 
217,281 
837,258 
(910,669) 
(807,082) 
(278,467) 
2,677,000 

Goodwill is attributable to the workforce of the acquired business as well as the expected opportunities for growth and synergies across 
products, staff, customers and geographies. Goodwill is allocated to the Company’s single operating segment and is fully deductible for 
tax purposes. 

23- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

The fair value of the assets acquired approximates book value and includes trade receivables of $409,985. The gross amount due 
under contracts is $413,398, of which $3,413 is anticipated to be uncollectible. The acquired business contributed revenues of 
$4,015,700 and earnings of $26,558 to the consolidated results for the period from March 17, 2022 to December 31, 2022. If the 
acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2022, consolidated proforma revenue and loss for the year ended December 31, 2022 would 
have been $24,765,919 and $1,030,715 respectively. The pro forma results are as follows: 

For the year ended 
December 31 
2022 
$ 

24,765,919 
9,128,610 

15,637,309 

6,098,425 
5,215,898 
4,769,723 

(446,737) 

583,978 
(1,030,715) 

Revenue 
Cost of sales 

Gross profit 

Distribution expenses  
Administration expenses 
Research, development and certification 
engineering expenses  

Loss from operating activities 

Net finance (income) costs 
Loss for the period 

Other 

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, but it is important to identify any that could have a material effect on business or results of operations. Such risks are listed 
below; the areas defined are not inclusive.  

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Commercial Air Industry 
General economic conditions in the industry and the financial condition of major customers may significantly impact the Company’s ability 
to achieve consistent positive earnings and cash flows. The negative impact to the commercial air industry resulting from the COVID-19 
pandemic was unprecedented. Starting in early 2020, FLYHT saw impact of the pandemic in revenue and trade receivable payments due 
to the impact of the pandemic on our customers. The COVID-19 pandemic has also had an impact on the supply chain in the form of 
longer  lead-times  and  pricing  increases.  These  longer  lead-times  and  pricing  increases  are  expected  to  subside  over  time  but  have 
resulted in pressure to increase inventory holdings to mitigate potential schedule delays. There has been recovery in FLYHT’s customer 
base, with aircraft re-commencing operations as well as receivable payments being made, although geographic differences in rates and 
timing of recovery continue to be seen. There is continued risk until such a time as the industry recovers fully.  

Production and Physical Workspace Risk 
FLYHT relies on a physical infrastructure to carry out certain activities. Local as well as widespread impacts such as fire and extreme 
weather could impact FLYHT’s ability to carry out operations. FLYHT maintains a business continuity plan to mitigate the impact of such 
events.  

Climate Change Risk 
Airlines  are  responsible  for  a  significant  portion  of  the  emissions  that  are  known  to  have  negative  climate  impact.  This  is  both  an 
opportunity and a risk for FLYHT. FLYHT’s products can aid our customers in reducing their environmental impact through optimizing the 
use of their assets, including a reduction in emissions. The most significant risk to FLYHT is a reduction in customers’ operations due to 
social or other pressures, or regulation, to limit flights. If this risk were to be realized, it could eventually erode FLYHT’s revenue in tandem 
with that of our customers. 

Policy and Regulation Risk 
FLYHT customers operate in a variety of jurisdictions. Government policy and regulation changes could have impact on FLYHT, both 
positively and negatively. Impacts could include, but not be limited to, FLYHT’s ability to collect data, disseminate data and other 
constraints related to provision of services. Changes to governmental policy and regulations is an inherently challenging area and could 
have material impact to FLYHT’s future revenue and expenses. 

24- 

Geo-political Risk 
Geopolitical risk covers a wide array of risks associated with any sort of conflict or tension between states, with the potential to impact 
global  trade, security, and political  relations,  with  secondary  results  including  impacts to commercial aviation,  and commodity pricing 
increases. The Company has a globally diverse customer base, with diversity also in customer operations, including both passenger 
travel and freight operations. This multi-level diversity helps mitigate the impact of regional reductions and market segment reductions in 
aviation due to travel restrictions, sanctions, or degradation in infrastructure. If further pressure due to geopolitical factors emerge, FLYHT 
will respond accordingly.  

Employee Travel Risk 
FLYHT staff are resuming global travel to meet with current and potential customers, some of whom are in jurisdictions where there may 
be increased risk to their personal safety and security. Travel requests are reviewed to ensure that staff are not travelling to locations that 
place them at undue risk. Travel safety and security resources are available to staff, including pre-departure risk assessments, travel 
briefings,  safety  awareness  training,  flight  and  hotel  itinerary  tracking,  and  access  to  a  24/7  contact  for  emergency  travel  medical 
assistance. 

Installations at C-checks 
Some of the Company’s hardware products can take approximately 150-200 person-hours to install on an aircraft, depending on the 
product, aircraft type and installation crew. Since the installation period is non-trivial, 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; it can take as long as two or three years before an aircraft is out of service for an 
extended period, though most aircraft are available annually. The timing of a c-check for hardware installation is an uncertainty 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 hardware components are installed and operating.  

The Company takes steps to mitigate this uncertainty by encouraging customers to install hardware at their aircraft’s earliest availability 
and works with them to provide the product 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. The Company also offers special discounts for 
upfront payment for all units as another mitigation tool. This discount decreases FLYHT’s gross profit slightly when revenue is recognized 
but  allows  the  Company  to  receive cash  immediately  after signing an agreement.  Additionally,  the  terms  of  the  Company’s  standard 
agreement states that payment is due a minimum of 45 days prior to the shipment of kits. 

Enterprise Network Risks 
The Company currently operates several different types of networks to provide its SaaS products to our customer base. UpTime Classic 
software services many of FLYHT’s early adopters and is implemented on redundant fixed server platforms in Canada. CrossConsense 
hosts software services on redundant fixed server platforms in Germany. Other services are implemented in the Amazon Web Services 
(AWS) cloud in various AWS regions. All the enterprise services exist with the possibility that their security could be compromised. FLYHT 
uses best practices to ensure that the services are as secure as practical and periodically engages third parties for security assessment 
and to test the penetrability of the systems according to best practices within the enterprise community. A security breach could expose 
data to external, unauthorized third parties, result in a limited loss of data and cause various contractual breaches. To date, no such 
breach  has  knowingly  occurred  on  any  of  the  Company’s  systems.  FLYHT  continues  make  improvements  to  the  security  posture  of 
systems, with a particular emphasis on transitioning systems to the cloud where it is contractually and financially viable.

Foreign Currency Fluctuations 
The Company recognizes a majority of its sales in U.S. dollars with a lesser amount recognized in euros, so there is a risk of currency 
fluctuation. The major portion of operating and overhead costs are denominated in Canadian dollars, though certain payroll costs, costs 
of goods sold, marketing and distribution costs are U.S. dollar and euro denominated, and therefore create a partial 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. As an airline’s spending is tied to their income, 
they may be unwilling or unable to spend, particularly on a value-added product such as the Company offers.  
To address this risk, FLYHT’s sales team has developed several strategies. One is a global sales presence. FLYHT has established 
sales agents responsible for every continent. While some economies of the world may be in a slump or downturn, we may find success 
for FLYHT in growing markets. The Company also demonstrates to potential customers the impressive return on investment model, 
how quickly potential customers can improve operational efficiency, and ultimately how much AFIRS will save them in operating cost.  

Dependence on Key Personnel and Consultants 
FLYHT’s ability to maintain its competency in the industry is dependent on maintaining a specialty skilled workforce. The Company’s DAO 
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. Similarly, the Company must interact 
with  the  FAA  for  its  USA  based  STCs  and  PMA  certifications.  The  Company  continually  documents  and  distributes  the  specified 
knowledge  among  several  key  individuals.  This  reduces  risk  and  ensures  the  Company  can  still  function  effectively  were  it  to  lose 
specialized staff. 

25- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

Revenues Associated with TAMDAR 
TAMDAR  has  been  installed  on  almost  300  aircraft  for  the  purpose  of  collecting  weather  data,  which  is  supplemented  with  AMDAR 
weather data. FLYHT supplies this weather data to Synoptic Data PBC as part of their participation in the National Mesonet program. 
FLYHT is receiving revenues from Synoptic based upon this participation, which is correlated to the number and quality of the weather 
soundings provided. If these observations fall in number or if they are not perceived to have the original perceived value, then the existing 
payments for the TAMDAR and AMDAR data could be diminished or stop. This lack of perceived value could depend upon a variety of 
factors including procurement changes from the United States Government. FLYHT’s strategy to mitigate these potential problems and 
potentially grow the revenues derived from TAMDAR data has been to invest in quality control programs to ensure that the sensors are 
properly calibrated and producing valid and valuable data, and to supplement this data whenever possible with AMDAR weather data. 
Worldwide, the number of flights has decreased as compared to pre-pandemic, decreasing the amount of weather data being collected 
from those aircraft with TAMDAR sensors installed, which has been reflected in the Company’s revenues. 

Employee Retention 
The high demand for technology workers, particularly in the areas of software development and data science, together with employee 
retention challenges faced by most companies, present challenges for FLYHT in attracting and retaining top talent. The pandemic related 
shift to remote-first workplaces has been both an opportunity and a threat to FLYHT. As FLYHT has embraced aspects of remote-first 
work, the Company has been able to benefit from a larger talent pool. Conversely, FLYHT employees are likely targets for recruiting. 
FLYHT mitigates this risk by encouraging a healthy work environment, work-life balance and competitive compensation. 

Availability of Key Supplies 
FLYHT services its products differently, depending on the product. 

•

•

The AFIRS 220 is no longer in production and all units are repaired in-house at FLYHT. Certain parts can be delayed in shipping
or availability, which can cause a delay in servicing the AFIRS 220. FLYHT aims to avoid the risk of not having the necessary
supplies by managing inventories and storing extra key parts. Additionally, the Company maintains close communication with
its partners and suppliers to ensure all key components for the AFIRS units will be available in the future.
The  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 receiving newly built
AFIRS 228 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 in the future. The AFIRS 228 is serviced in different ways; by the contract manufacturer, at FLYHT’s facility or by
the Company’s contract maintenance facility in China. Where a unit is repaired or serviced depends on a multitude of factors
and is managed by FLYHT’s customer support team.

Proprietary Protection 
Patent  rights  are  important  to  the  Company,  with  the  AFIRS  technology  being  one  of  the  Company’s  primary  revenue  sources.  The 
Company  relies  on  contract,  copyright  and  trademark  laws  and  has  received  patents  from  the  United  States,  Chinese,  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 infringing on FLYHT patents or claiming patent infringement by FLYHT.  

In general, there are many risks associated with the pursuit, the prosecution, the ultimate receipt of and the enforceability or defense of 
patents. The scope of patent protection available to us in the United States and in other countries is uncertain. Changes in either the 
patent  laws  or  their  interpretation  in  the  United  States  and  other  countries  may  diminish  our  ability  to  protect  our  inventions,  obtain, 
maintain and enforce our intellectual property rights and, more generally, could affect the value of our intellectual property or narrow the 
scope of our owned patents.  

The patent prosecution process is expensive, time-consuming, and complex, and we may not be able to file, prosecute, maintain, enforce, 
or license all necessary or desirable patent applications at a reasonable cost or in a timely manner. It is also possible that we will fail to 
identify patentable aspects of our research and development output in time to obtain patent protection.  

Generally, the patent position of advanced technology companies is highly uncertain, involves complex legal and factual questions, and 
has been the subject of much litigation in recent years. As a result, the issuance, scope, validity, enforceability, and commercial value of 
our patent rights are highly uncertain. Our pending and future patent applications may not result in patents being issued which protect 
our technology or product candidates or which effectively prevent others from commercializing competitive technologies and products. 

The ultimate outcome of any pending or allowed patent application we file is uncertain, and the coverage claimed in a patent application 
can be significantly reduced before the patent is issued, and its scope can be reinterpreted after issuance. Any patents that we hold may 
be challenged, narrowed, circumvented, or invalidated by third parties. Consequently, we do not know whether any of our technology will 
be protectable or remain protected by valid and enforceable patents. 

26- 

The issuance of a patent is not conclusive as to its inventorship, scope, validity or enforceability and our patents may be challenged in 
the courts or patent offices in the United States and in other jurisdictions. Competitors may claim that they invented the inventions claimed 
in  such  issued  patents  or  patent  applications  prior  to  our  inventors  or may  have  filed  patent  applications  before  our  inventors  did.  A 
competitor may also claim that our products and services infringe its patents and that we therefore cannot practice our technology as 
claimed under our patent applications, if issued. Competitors may also contest our patents, if issued, by showing that the invention was 
not patent-eligible, was not novel, was obvious or that the patent claims failed to meet any other requirement for patentability. 

Cyber Security Risk 
Cyber security incudes the protection and resiliency of both the Company’s corporate and customer facing systems from information 
disclosure, theft or damage to hardware, software, electronic data, as well as the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide. 
FLYHT has also become an IATA Aviation Cyber Security Strategic Partner, which provides FLYHT a key opportunity to contribute to the 
development of industry standards, influence the cyber security regulatory environment for aviation, and to collaborate with key aviation 
cyber security leaders, including major international airlines, equipment manufactures, and international regulatory bodies. 

FLYHT has responded to the increase in cyber threats within our recently implemented Security Management System (SecMS), with an 
emphasis on addressing these threats within the industry. Specifically, the Company has taken actions to assess potential threats, identify 
and  implement  recommendations,  including  the  addition  of  dedicated  resources  to  further  harden  our  systems,  and  improve  our 
preparedness. 

Contractual Arrangement 

Certain of the Company’s sales contracts require that, in the event the Chinese government restricts use of the Iridium satellite network, 
the Company may be required to repurchase, at discounted rates, certain AFIRS units. The Chinese government has continued with a 
process of issuing waivers for the use of the Iridium frequency to aircraft needed for usage in China. This is the same process that has 
been used for many years, but more recently they moved to issuing three-year grants to Iridium Satellite LLC. versus the former annual 
grant system. Given the prevalent use of Iridium services in China and the extensions of waivers reported by Iridium Satellite LLC, the 
likelihood of a liability under these contracts is considered to be remote. 

Transactions with Related Parties 

Since 2020, a company related to an officer of FLYHT has provided marketing services to FLYHT. A company related to a director of 
FLYHT  provided  financial consulting services  from  Q3  2021  to  Q2  2022.  All  the  transactions  with  both  related parties were  at  terms 
equivalent to those that prevail in arm’s length transactions. 

For the three months ended December 31 

For the year ended December 31 

Amounts included in: 
Contract labour 
Accounts payable 

2022 
$ 
30,000 
26,885 

2021 
$ 
62,000 
32,972 

2022 
$ 
153,271 
26,885 

2021 
$ 
185,970 
32,972 

27- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

KPMG LLP 
205 5th Avenue SW 
Suite 3100 
Calgary AB  T2P 4B9 
Tel 403-691-8000 
Fax 403-691-8008 
www.kpmg.ca 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT 

To the Shareholders of FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. 

Opinion 

We have audited the consolidated financial statements of FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (the "Company"), 
which comprise: 

•
•
•
•
•
•

the consolidated statements of financial position as at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss for the years then ended
the consolidated statements of changes in equity for the years then ended
the consolidated statements of cash flows for the years then ended
and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies
(Hereinafter referred to as the “financial statements”).

In  our  opinion,  the  accompanying  financial  statements  present  fairly,  in  all  material  respects,  the 
consolidated financial  position  of  the  Company  as  at  December  31,  2022  and  December  31,  2021,  and  its 
consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with 
International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  (IFRS)  as  issued  by  the  International  Financial  Accounting 
Standards Board (IASB).   

Basis for Opinion 

We  conducted  our  audit  in  accordance  with  Canadian  generally  accepted  auditing  standards.    Our 
responsibilities under those standards are further described in the “Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit 
of the Financial Statements” section of our auditor’s report. 

We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit 
of the financial statements in Canada and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with 
these requirements. 

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

KPMG LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership and member firm of the KPMG global 
organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited, a private 
English company limited by guarantee.  KPMG Canada provides services to KPMG LLP. 

Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern 

We draw attention to Note 2(e) in the financial statements, which indicates that the Company incurred losses of 
$1.0 million and $5.9 million for the years ended 2022 and   2021 respectively and as at December 31, 2022 has 
a deficit of $80 million. 

As stated in Note 2(e) in the financial statements, these events or conditions, along with other matters as set 
forth in Note 2(e) in the financial statements, indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant 
doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.  

Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter. 

Key Audit Matters 

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of 
the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022. These matters were addressed in the context 
of our audit of the financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a 
separate opinion on these matters. 

In  addition  to  the  matter  described  in  the  “Material  Uncertainty  related  to  Going  Concern”  section  of  the 
auditor’s  report,  we  have  determined  the  matters  described  below  to  be  the  key  audit  matters  to  be 
communicated in our auditor’s report. 

Evaluation  of  the  acquisition-date  fair  value  of  the  customer  relationship  intangible 
assets acquired in the CrossConsense GmbH & Co. KG (“CrossConsense”) acquisition 

Description of the matter 

We draw attention to Note 2(f) and Note 5 to the financial statements. On March 17, 2022, the Company acquired 
100%  of  the  shares  of  CrossConsense  for  total  consideration  of  $2,677,000.  Judgement  was  required  in 
identifying the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and in the estimation of their fair values. In connection 
with  the  CrossConsense  acquisition,  the  Company  recorded  customer  relationship  intangible  assets  with  an 
acquisition-date  fair  value  of  $1,527,150.  The  Company  engaged  an  independent  valuation  consultant  to 
estimate  the  acquisition-date  fair  value  of  intangible  assets.  The  acquisition-date  fair  value  of  the  customer 
relationship  intangible  assets  was  determined  using  an  estimated  discounted  future  cash  flows  methodology 
which requires the Company to make significant assumptions.  The significant assumptions used in determining 
the  estimated  acquisition-date  fair  value  of  the  customer  relationship  intangible  assets  included  forecasted 
revenue, forecasted cost of sales, the estimated customer attrition rates and discount rate. 

Why the matter is a key audit matter 

We  identified  the  evaluation  of  the  acquisition-date  fair  values  of  the  customer  relationship  intangible  assets 
acquired  in  the  CrossConsense  acquisition  as  a  key  audit  matter.  This  matter  created  a  significant  risk  of  a 
material  misstatement  requiring  significant  auditor  judgment  to  evaluate  the  results  of  our  audit  procedures 
regarding the Company’s significant assumptions with respect to the estimated acquisition-date fair value of the 
customer relationship intangible assets. In addition, specialized skills and knowledge were required in evaluating 
the results of our audit procedures. 

2 

How the matter was addressed in the audit 

The primary procedures we performed to address this key audit matter included the following: 

• We compared the Company’s forecasted revenue and forecasted cost of sales associated with the customer
relationship intangible assets to 2021 and 2022 historical results of CrossConsense. We took into account
changes in conditions and events affecting the customer relationships to assess the adjustments or lack of
adjustments made by the Company in arriving at the assumptions.

• We inspected a selection of customer contracts and cost of sales invoices.
• We  compared  the  estimated  customer  attrition  rates  to  the  historical  customer  attrition  data  of
CrossConsense. We took into account changes in conditions and events affecting the customer relationships
to assess the adjustments or lack of adjustments made by the Company in arriving at the assumptions.
• We evaluated the competence, capabilities and objectivity of the independent valuation consultant engaged

by the Company.

We involved valuation professionals with specialized skills and knowledge, who assisted in: 

• Evaluating the appropriateness of the discounted future cash flows methodology used by the Company to

estimate the acquisition-date fair value of the customer relationship intangible assets

• Evaluating  the  appropriateness  of  the  Company’s  discount  rate,  by  comparing  it  against  a  discount  rate
range that was independently developed using a capital asset pricing model and weighted average cost of
capital.

Other Information 

Management is responsible for the other information. Other information comprises: 

•

•

the  information  included  in  Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  filed  with  the  relevant  Canadian
Securities Commissions.
the information, other than the financial statements and the auditor’s report thereon, included in the document
entitled “2022 Annual Report”.

Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not and will not express 
any form of assurance conclusion thereon.  

In  connection  with  our  audit  of  the  financial  statements,  our  responsibility  is  to  read  the  other  information 
identified  above  and,  in  doing  so,  consider  whether  the  other  information  is  materially  inconsistent  with  the 
financial  statements  or  our  knowledge  obtained  in  the  audit  and  remain  alert  for  indications  that  the  other 
information appears to be materially misstated. 

We obtained the information included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis and 2022 Annual Report filed 
with the relevant Canadian Securities Commissions as at the date of this auditor’s report. If, based on the work 
we have performed on this other information, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other 
information, we are required to report that fact in the auditor’s report.   

We have nothing to report in this regard. 

3 

Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Financial 
Statements 

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance 
with  International Financial Reporting  Standards (IFRS) as issued by  the International Accounting  Standards 
Board (IASB), 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. 

In  preparing  the  financial  statements,  management  is  responsible  for  assessing  the  Company’s  ability  to 
continue  as a  going concern, disclosing as applicable, matters related to  going  concern and using the going 
concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, 
or has no realistic alternative but to do so. 

Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial reporting process. 

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free 
from  material  misstatement,  whether  due  to  fraud  or  error,  and  to  issue  an  auditor’s  report  that  includes  our 
opinion.  

Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance 
with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists.  

Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they 
could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of the financial 
statements. 

As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise professional 
judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.  

We also: 

•

Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or
error,  design  and  perform  audit  procedures  responsive  to  those  risks,  and  obtain  audit  evidence  that  is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from
error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of
internal control.

• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit 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 Company's internal control.

• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates

and related disclosures made by management.

4 

• Conclude on the appropriateness of management's use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based
on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that
may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a
material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures
in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are
based  on  the  audit  evidence  obtained  up  to  the  date  of  our  auditor’s  report.  However,  future  events  or
conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern.

• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures,
and  whether  the  financial  statements  represent  the  underlying  transactions  and  events  in  a  manner  that
achieves fair presentation.

• Communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and
timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that
we identify during our audit.

• Provide  those  charged  with  governance  with  a  statement  that  we  have  complied  with  relevant  ethical
requirements regarding independence and communicate with them all relationships and other matters that
may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.

• Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business
activities within the group Company to express an opinion on the financial statements. We are responsible
for the direction, supervision and performance of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit
opinion.

• Determine, from the matters communicated with those charged with governance, those matters that were of
most significance in the audit of the financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit
matters.  We  describe  these  matters  in  our  auditor’s  report  unless  law  or  regulation  precludes  public
disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should
not  be  communicated  in  our  auditor’s  report  because  the  adverse  consequences  of  doing  so  would
reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.

The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this auditor’s report is Stephanie Regier Pankratz. 

Chartered Professional Accountants 

Calgary, Canada 
April 12, 2023 

5 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

December 31, 
2022 

$ 

December 31, 
2021 

$ 

Assets 
Current assets 

Cash and cash equivalents (note 6) 
Trade and other receivables (note 7) 
Contract assets  
Deposits and prepaid expenses 
Inventory (note 8) 

Total current assets 

Non-current assets 

Property and equipment (note 9) 
Goodwill (note 10) 
Intangible assets (note 11) 
Inventory (note 8) 

Total non-current assets 
Total assets 

Liabilities 
Current liabilities 

Trade payables and accrued liabilities (note 12) 
Customer deposits (note 13) 
Contract liabilities (note 14) 
Loans and borrowings (note 15) 
Lease liability (note 16) 
Tax liability 

Total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 

Loans and borrowings (note 15) 
Lease liability (note 16) 
Provisions (note 17) 

Total non-current liabilities 
Total liabilities 

Equity 

Share capital (note 18) 
Warrants (note 18) 
Contributed surplus 
Cumulative translation adjustment 
Deficit 
Total equity  
Total liabilities and equity 

2,647,650 
5,127,338 
121,046 
349,132 
1,385,048 
9,630,214 

2,839,104 
867,726 
1,886,029 
1,317,081 
6,909,940 
16,540,154 

2,736,269 
376,668 
922,952 
828,345 
436,581 
10,541 

5,311,356 

4,049,428 
2,273,341 
11,087 

6,333,856 

11,645,212 

72,427,102 
- 
12,462,645 
147,829 
(80,142,634) 

4,894,942 

16,540,154 

4,520,591 
1,590,473 
151,616 
377,688 
1,683,006 
8,323,374 

2,812,606 
- 
264,218 
1,849,988 
4,926,812 
13,250,186 

1,703,309 
609,555 
- 
664,470 
373,756 
- 

3,351,090 

3,791,816 
2,128,919 
13,850 

5,934,585 

9,285,675 

70,779,594 
954,535 
11,421,730 
(51,747) 
(79,139,601) 

3,964,511 

13,250,186 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements, including the going concern note (note 2e). 

On behalf of the board 

Director – Doug Marlin 

Director – Paul Takalo 

33- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS 

For the year ended December 31 

Revenue (note 20) 
Cost of sales 

Gross profit 

Distribution expenses (note 21) 
Administration expenses (note 22) 
Research, development and certification 
engineering expenses (note 23) 

Loss from operating activities 

Finance income (note 24) 
Finance costs (note 24) 

Net finance costs 

Loss before income tax 

Income tax expense (note 25) 

Loss for the period 

 Foreign currency translation adjustment 

Comprehensive loss for the period 

Loss per share 

2022 
$ 

23,879,160 
8,673,300 

15,205,860 

5,911,667 
5,082,292 

4,620,487 

(408,586) 

(40,317) 
624,223 

583,906 

(992,492) 
(10,541) 

(1,003,033) 

199,576 
(803,457) 

2021 
$ 

11,318,689 
4,849,118 

6,469,571 

3,869,742 
3,383,709 

4,447,201 

(5,231,081) 

(104,499) 
732,372 

627,873 

(5,858,954) 
(252) 

(5,859,206) 

(747) 
(5,859,953) 

Basic and diluted loss per share (note 19) 

(0.03) 

(0.19) 

34- 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 

For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 

Share 
Capital 

$ 
70,779,594 

- 

- 

1,235,000 

- 

- 

412,508 

1,647,508 

72,427,102 

Convertible 
Debenture 
$ 

Warrants 

$ 

Contributed 
Surplus 
$ 

Cumulative 
Translation 
Adjustment 

Deficit 

$ 

Total Equity 
(Deficit) 
$ 

-

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

-

- 

954,535

11,421,730 

(51,747) 

(79,139,601) 

3,964,511 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(954,535) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

178,899 

954,535 

(92,519) 

(954,535)

1,040,915 

199,576 

(1,003,033) 

(803,457) 

199,576 

(1,003,033) 

(803,457) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

-

- 

- 

- 

- 

1,235,000

178,899

- 

319,989 

1,733,888 

- 

12,462,645 

147,829 

(80,142,634) 

4,894,942 

63,995,030 

173,524 

1,195,396 

10,832,085 

(51,000) 

(73,280,395) 

2,864,640 

- 

- 

6,786,614 

(55,712) 

- 

-

-

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(173,524)

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

-

-

- 

(240,861) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

194,092 

173,524

240,861

(18,832)

6,784,564 

(173,524) 

(240,861) 

589,645 

(747)

(747)

(5,859,206)

(5,859,953) 

(5,859,206)

(5,859,953) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

-

-

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

6,786,614

(55,712)

194,092

- 

- 

34,830 

6,959,824 

70,779,594 

-

954,535

11,421,730 

(51,747) 

(79,139,601) 

3,964,511 

Balance at January 1, 2022 

Loss for the period 

Total comprehensive loss 

Contributions by and 
distributions to owners 
Issue of common shares 
Share-based payment 
transactions 
Warrants expired 

Share options exercised 

Total contributions by and 
distributions to owners 
Balance at December 31, 
2022 

Balance at January 1, 2021 

Loss for the period 

Total comprehensive loss 

Contributions by and 
distributions to owners 
Issue of common shares 

Share issue costs 
Share-based payment 
transactions 
Conversion of debt 

Warrants expired 

Total contributions by and 
distributions to owners 
Balance at December 31, 
2021 

Share options exercised 

53,662 

35- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 

For the year ended December 31 

Cash flows from (used in) operating activities 

Loss for the period 
Depreciation, amortization and impairment of 
non-financial assets  
Disposal of non-financial assets 
Convertible debenture accretion & interest 
Lease liability accretion 
Grant portion of contributions from WINN 
Grant portion of BDC (HASCAP) loan 
Government grants 
Gain on loan modification 
Government loan accretion 
Equity-settled share-based payment expenses 
Issuance of common shares 
Change in inventories 
Change in trade and other receivables 
Change in contract assets 
Change in prepayments 
Change in trade and other payables 
Change in customer deposits 
Change in contract liabilities 
Change in provisions 
Provision used 
Unrealized foreign exchange loss 
Other interest expense 
BDC (HASCAP) interest paid 
Debenture interest paid 
Lease interest paid 
Interest income 
Interest received 
Income tax expense 
Income tax paid 

Net cash from (used in) operating activities 

Cash flows used in investing activities 

Acquisitions of property and equipment 
Acquisition of CrossConsense 
FLYHT WVSS-II intellectual property 
Proceeds on the sale of property and equipment 

Net cash used in investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 

Net proceeds from private placement 
Proceeds from exercise of share options 
Payment of lease liabilities 
Contributions from ERTC 
Contributions from Alberta Innovates 
Contributions from WINN 
Contributions from BDC (HASCAP) 
Repayment of convertible debenture 
Repayment of borrowings 

Net cash from financing activities 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning 
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held 

Cash and cash equivalents, ending 

2022 
$ 
(1,003,033) 

660,039 

54,145 
- 
110,426 
(324,926) 
- 
(535,103) 
- 
474,580 
178,899 
- 
830,865 
(3,402,747) 
33,002 
28,556 
1,092,624 
(232,887) 
922,952 
14,482 
(6,839) 
(14,166) 
- 
(9,838) 
- 
(106,586) 
(26,576) 
24,144 
10,541 
(10,406) 

(1,237,852) 

(81,356) 
(1,442,000) 
- 
100 

(1,523,256) 

- 
319,989 
(285,299) 
422,603 
112,500 
947,368 
- 
- 
(665,697) 

851,464 

(1,909,644) 
4,520,591 
36,703 

2,647,650 

2021 
$ 
(5,859,206) 

692,889 

3,854 
152,248 
105,293 
(246,153) 
(31,016) 
- 
(84,938) 
433,274 
194,092 
165,000 
(314,326) 
(5,999) 
40,578 
166,364 
(427,029) 
116,876 
- 
298 
(10,523) 
(1,980) 
8,760 
(5,863) 
(133,949) 
(103,760) 
(17,581) 
13,279 
252 
(280) 

(5,149,546) 

(369,547) 
- 
(229,226) 
482 

(598,291) 

6,565,901 
34,830 
(445,675) 
- 
- 
1,025,370 
250,000 
(1,674,359) 
(625,820) 

5,130,247 

(617,590) 
5,127,963 
10,218 

4,520,591 

36- 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021

1. Reporting entity

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 and as TSX.V: FLY since 2012 and has been listed 
on the OTCQX marketplace since June 2014 as OTCQX: FLYLF. FLYHT is publicly traded as FLY in Canada on the TSX.V; and as 
FLYLF in the USA on the OTCQX. FLYHT is based in Calgary, Canada with offices in Denver CO, USA and Frankfurt, Germany. FLYHT 
Aerospace Solutions Ltd is an AS9100 Quality registered company. For more information visit www.flyht.com. 

FLYHT  provides  airlines  with  Actionable  Intelligence  to  transform operational  insight  into  immediate,  quantifiable  action  and  delivers 
industry leading solutions to improve aviation safety, efficiency, and profitability. This unique capability is driven by a suite of patented 
aircraft  certified  hardware  products  and  software solutions. These  include  AFIRS,  an  aircraft  satcom/interface  device, which  enables 
cockpit voice communications, real-time aircraft state analysis, and the transmission of aircraft data while inflight. The AFIRS Edge is a 
state-of-the-art  5G  Wireless  Quick  Access  Recorder  (WQAR),  Aircraft  Interface  Device  (AID),  and  Aircraft  Condition  and  Monitoring 
System (ACMS). The Edge can be interfaced with FLYHT’s TAMDAR probe or the FLYHT-WVSS-II relative humidity sensor to deliver 
airborne weather and humidity data in real-time. FLYHT complements the AFIRS airborne systems with enterprise applications that help 
airlines improve operational efficiency and situational awareness including UpTime, FleetWatch, FuelSense and ClearPort services. 

2. Basis of preparation

(a) Basis of accounting

These  consolidated  annual  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards 
(“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). These consolidated financial statements were approved by 
the Board of Directors on April 12, 2023. 

(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. 

(c) Functional and presentation currency

These consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the Company’s functional currency. The functional 
currency of the Company’s USA subsidiary is US dollars, and of the Company’s German subsidiary is the euro. 

(d) COVID-19

Starting in early 2020 FLYHT saw impact of the pandemic in revenue and trade receivable payments due to the impact of the pandemic 
on our customers. There has been recovery in FLYHT’s customer base, with aircraft re-commencing operations as well as receivable 
payments being made, although geographic differences in rates and timing of recovery continue to be seen.  Various segments of the 
aviation industry were impacted differently throughout the pandemic, with the decline in commercial aviation being partially offset by an 
increased demand for cargo services. Geographic differences continue, as pandemic waves affect different parts of the globe at different 
times, vaccination programs vary greatly between countries, and remote locations of the world maintain their supply chain and connection 
to the rest of the world via air transport. 

Although recovery is evident in FLYHT’s increase in revenues since the pandemic low in early 2021, the Company anticipates continued 
negative revenue impact in the near-term as compared to pre-pandemic periods due to customers rescheduling orders and continued 
decreases  in  air  traffic  in  some  areas  of  the  world.  This  may  continue  to  impact  the  Company’s  corresponding  hardware  and  SaaS 
revenues, and have a potential impact on the Company’s ability to collect accounts receivable. There is continued risk until such a time 
as the global aviation industry recovers fully. There exists a possibility that an extended industry recovery could cause FLYHT to scale 
back operations to create positive cash from existing revenue and/or raise the necessary financing in the capital markets through debt 
and/or equity. 

37- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

To preserve the Company’s liquidity through this period of commercial aviation uncertainty, the following measures were undertaken: 

Focused effort on development of strategic SaaS partnerships
Focused development on Actionable Intelligence SaaS products
Access to governmental support
Cost containment and cash conservation

•
•
•
•
• Working with existing partner airlines to assist in their recovery

The Company will continue to monitor industry conditions and implement these and other measures, as the situation dictates. 

In 2022, the Company recognized a total of $423 thousand (2021: $1.2 million) in government financial relief related to COVID-19 which 
has  been  applied  to  offset  associated  expenses  in  all  three  expense  categories  (Distribution,  Administration  and  Research  & 
Development). All grant funds received to date have been recognized in profit and loss.  

(e) Going concern

The 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. 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. The Company incurred losses in both 2022 and 2021 of $1.0 
million and $5.9 million respectively and as at December 31, 2022 has a deficit of $80 million. In 2022, the Company used $1.2 million of 
cash in operations. At December 31, 2022, the Company had positive working capital of $4.3 million compared to positive $4.9 million as 
of December 31, 2021, a decrease of $0.6 million. The Company ended 2022 with balances of $2.6 million in cash and cash equivalents 
and an undrawn credit facility of $2.0 million.  

For the Company to continue as a going concern longer-term, it will need to achieve profitability and positive operating cash flows. Positive 
earnings and operating cash flow in the final quarter of 2022 reflect recent progress in this area. The Company will continue to expand 
its earnings and cash flow potential through its focused marketing efforts, particularly the presentation of Actionable Intelligence tools to 
our customers and prospects, which are expected to result in additional contracts for delivery of hardware units and related services. Until 
achieving consistent positive earnings and cash flows, it is the Company’s intention to continue to fund operations through revenue and 
its resulting cash flow as well as continue to manage outgoing cash flows. The Company may elect to scale back operations to create 
positive cash from existing revenue and/or raise the necessary financing in the capital markets through debt and/or equity.  

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. There is no assurance that the Company will be successful in attaining and sustaining profitable operations and 
positive cash flow and/or raising additional capital to meet its 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. As a result of these factors, there is a material uncertainty that may cast doubt as to the Company’s ability to 
continue as a going concern. The 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. 

(f) Use of judgements and estimates

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 estimation uncertainties, and assumptions used in preparing our financial statements: 

1. Recognition of deferred tax assets: the availability of future taxable profit against which deductible temporary differences and

tax losses carried forward can be utilized.

2. Recognition  and  measurement  of  provisions  and  contingences:  key  assumptions  about  the  likelihood  and  magnitude  of  an

outflow of resources.

3. Measurement  of  expected  credit  loss  allowance  for  trade  receivables:  the  expected  credit  loss  is  determined  by  assessing

potential credit impairment at each reporting date.

4. The Company assesses raw materials and finished goods inventory for potential obsolescence or impairment. This provision is

determined based on regular reviews of slow-moving inventory.

38- 

5. The fair value of WINN contributions: a discount rate is used to determine the portion of the contribution to be categorized as a
repayable  loan  at  below market  interest  rates.  The discount  rate  is determined  based  on debt  market  conditions  as  well  as
factors specific to the Company’s operations and financial position.

6. Revenue  recognition:  accounting  for  revenue  from  customers  requires  management  to  make  judgements  when  identifying
performance obligations in each contract. Estimates are required to be made when determining the transaction price and when
allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations identified, and, for certain contracts, when measuring progress of
the transfer of the performance obligation.

7. Valuation of WVSS-II assets acquired: a discount rate and a market royalty rate were used to determine the fair value of the

intangible assets acquired.

8. Valuation  of  CrossConsense business  combination:  judgement  was  required in  identifying  the assets acquired  and  liabilities
assumed and in the estimation of their fair values. The company engaged an independent valuation consultant to estimate the
acquisition-date  fair  value  of  intangibles  assets.  The  process  employed  widely  accepted  valuation  techniques,  with  key
assumptions  being discount  rates  and  anticipated  future  revenues  and  expenses,  with  growth  rates  specific  to  the  acquired
assets  and  assumed  liabilities.  Changes  to  assumptions  could  significantly  impact  the  fair  value  of  certain  assets,  such  as
intangible  assets  like  customer  relationships.  The  acquisition-date  fair  value  of  customer  relationship  intangible  assets  was
determined  using  an  estimated  discounted  future  cash  flow  methodology  which  requires  the  Company  to  make  significant
assumptions.  The  significant  assumptions  used  in  determining  the  estimated  acquisition-date  fair  value  of  intangible  assets
related to customer relationships included estimated customer attrition rates, forecasted revenue, forecasted cost of sales and
discount rate.

3. Significant accounting policies

The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements 
including by FLYHT’s subsidiaries. 

(a) Basis of consolidation

(i) 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.  

These  consolidated  financial  statements  consolidate  the  accounts  of  FLYHT  and  its  wholly  owned  subsidiaries,  FLYHT  Inc.,  FLYHT 
Germany  GmbH,  CrossConsense  GmbH  and  Co.  KG,  CrossConsense  Services  GmbH,  FLYHT  Corp.,  FLYHT  India  Corp.,  and 
AeroMechanical Services USA Inc. The latter three subsidiaries are inactive. 

(ii) 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.  

(b) Financial instruments

(i) Recognition and measurement

The Company initially recognizes trade receivables and trade payables, loans and borrowings and finance lease liabilities on the date 
they are originated. All other financial instruments are recognized initially on the trade date at which the Company becomes a party to the 
contractual provisions of the instrument. 

Trade receivables are financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are solely payments of principal and interest. Such assets 
are recognized initially at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, trade receivables are 
measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses. 

Loans and borrowings 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. 

39- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

(ii) Derecognition

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. 
The Company derecognizes a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged, canceled or expires. On derecognition of 
a financial liability, the difference between the carrying amount extinguished and the consideration paid is recognized in profit or loss. 

(iii) Offsetting

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.  

(iv) Equity

Instruments are classified as equity if settlement results in the company delivering a fixed number of its own shares in exchange for a 
fixed number of other cash or financial assets. If settlement results in the Company delivering a fixed number of its own shares in exchange 
for a fixed number of other cash or financial assets. 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. 

(v) 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. 

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 at maturity, 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 weighted average cost method is used to measure cost of all 
inventories. 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 write-down to net realizable value is recognized as an expense. Reversals of previous write-downs are recognized in 
profit or loss in the period when the reversal occurs.  

Raw material inventories include general parts, which are held pending installation or assembly. 

Finished goods consists of units that have been assembled or purchased and are held pending sale to customers. 

40- 

(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 and 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. 

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. 

(ii) Subsequent costs

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 that most closely reflects the expected pattern of consumption of the future economic benefits embodied in the 
assets. Depreciation rates are as follows: 

Computers 
Software 
Enterprise Reporting Software 
Equipment 
Leasehold improvements 
Leased assets 

30% declining balance 
12 months straight line 
60 months straight line 
20% declining balance 
Straight line over the expected period of use, which is normally the lease term 
Straight line over the expected period of use, which is normally the lease term 

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. 

(e) Research and development (“R&D”)

(i) Recognition and measurement

R&D costs consist primarily of consulting expenses and parts related to the design, testing, and manufacture of AFIRS, the AFIRS Edge, 
FLYHT  WVSS-II  systems  and  the  design  and  testing  of  all  software  systems  and  products  (including  AirMap,  UpTime,  FLYHTASD, 
FleetWatch, FuelSense, ClearPort, and Actionable Intelligence). Other R&D costs include testing, patent application and certification. 

Expenditure on research activities is expensed as incurred. 

Development activities involve a plan or design for the production of new or substantially improved systems or solutions. Development 
expenditure is capitalized when development costs can be measured reliably, the product or process can be designed, constructed, 
operated, or carried out to accomplish its goals and objectives, using accepted engineering and other technical principles and concepts, 
where the development benefits are expressed as far as possible in monetary terms so that they can be compared on an equal level. A 
development activity is assessed as economically viable if the project benefits exceed the project costs 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. Other development expenditure is recognized in profit or loss as incurred. To date, all development costs have 
been expensed as incurred.  

41- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

(ii) 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. 

(iii) Amortization

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

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. 

(f) Leases

(i) Recognition and measurement

The Company leases properties and office equipment. The Company recognizes right-of-use assets (“ROA”) and lease liabilities at the 
commencement date of the lease (i.e., the date the underlying asset is available for use).  

The ROA is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for lease payments made on or 
before the commencement date, initial direct costs and any lease incentives received.  

At the commencement date of the lease, the Company also recognizes the associated lease liability, measured at the present value of 
lease  payments  to  be  made  over  the lease  term.  The  lease  payments  include  fixed  payments  less  any  lease  incentives  received. In 
calculating the present value of lease payments, the Company uses the incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date if 
the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable.  

After the commencement date, the amount of lease liability is increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease 
payments made. The lease liability is remeasured when there is change in future lease payments arising from a change in an index or 
rate,  if  there  is  a  change  in  management’s  estimate  of  the  amount  expected  to  be  payable  under  a  residual  value  guarantee,  if 
management changes its assessment of whether it will exercise a purchase, extension, or termination option, or if there is a revised in-
substance fixed lease payments. 

The Company expenses the lease payments associated with short-term leases with durations of less than 12 months, and leases of low-
value assets. 

(ii) Amortization

The ROA is depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the ROA 
and the end of the lease term. In addition, the ROA is reduced for any impairment losses.  

(g) Intangible assets and goodwill

Intangible assets that are acquired by the Company and have finite useful lives are measured at cost less accumulated amortization and 
accumulated impairment losses. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized using a straight-line basis over their estimated useful 
lives, which are reviewed each reporting period. Useful lives are as follows:  

Customer relationships 
Tradenames 

5-10 years
10 years 

Intangible assets acquired by the Company with indefinite useful lives and goodwill are measured at cost less accumulated impairment 
losses. 

Goodwill  is  assessed  for  impairment  annually.  Intangible  assets  are  tested  annually  for  impairment  or  when  there  are  indicators  of 
impairment. An intangible asset is derecognized on disposal or impaired when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or 
disposal.  

42- 

(h) Government assistance

(i) Government grants

Government grants, including forgiveness of government loans, 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 the grant 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. 

(i) Business combinations

The Company accounts for business combinations using the acquisition method when control is obtained. The consideration transferred 
in the acquisition is generally measured at fair value, as are the identifiable net assets acquired. Any goodwill that arises is tested annually 
for impairment. Any gain on a bargain purchase is recognized in profit or loss immediately. Transactions costs are expensed as incurred, 
except if related to the issue of debt or equity securities. 

Any  contingent  consideration  is  measured  at  fair  value  at  the  date  of  acquisition.  Obligations  to  pay  a  contingent  consideration  are 
remeasured at fair value at each reporting date and subsequent changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration are recognized 
in profit or loss. 

(j) Asset Acquisitions

The Company accounts for asset acquisitions using the cost accumulation method when control is obtained. The individual identifiable 
assets are determined and the cost of the acquisition, including certain transaction costs, is allocated to the assets acquired on the 
basis of relative fair value. This allocation can result in the recognition of some assets at a value other than their fair market value.

(k) Provisions

A provision is recognized if, as the 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. 

(l) Warranties

The Company typically warrants that product shall be free of defects at minimum during the first term of each agreement, which is usually 
3-5 years. Provision required for warranties is recognized at the later of the date the underlying products or services are shipped, or the
effective date of the agreement granting the warranty. The provision is based on historical failure rates and repair costs.

(m) Impairment

(i) Non-derivative financial assets

The Company recognizes allowances for expected credit loss on financial assets measured at amortized cost. Loss allowances for trade 
receivables and contract assets are measured at an amount equal to lifetime expected credit loss. Lifetime expected credit losses are 
the losses that result from all possible default events over the expected life of a financial instrument.  

When determining whether the credit risk of a financial asset has increased significantly since initial recognition and when estimating 
expected credit losses, the Company considers reasonable and supportable information that is relevant and available without undue cost 
of  effort.  This  includes  both  quantitative  and  qualitative  information  and  analysis  based  on  historical  experience  and  informed  credit 
assessment including forward-looking information. 

The Company assumes that the credit risk on a financial asset has increased significantly if it is more than 90 days past due. 

43- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

Expected credit losses are a probability-weighted estimate of credit losses. Credit losses are measured as the present value of all cash 
shortfalls being the difference between the cash flows due to the Company in accordance with the contract and the cash flows that the 
Company expects to receive. 

(ii) Non-financial assets

For impairment testing, assets 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.  

At  each  reporting  date,  the  Company  reviews  the  carrying  amounts  of  its  non-financial  assets  (other  than  goodwill,  inventories  and 
deferred tax assets) to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, then the assets recoverable 
amount is estimated. The cash-generating units that goodwill has been allocated to are tested annually for impairment. 

The recoverable amount of an asset is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs to sell. Value in use is based on the 
estimated future cash flows, discounted to their present values using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of 
the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. 

An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognized 
in profit and loss. 

(n) Revenue

Revenue is assessed based on a model with two approaches to recognizing revenue: at a point in time and over time. The model features 
a  contract-based  five step  analysis of  transactions to  determine  whether,  how much  and  when  revenue  is  recognized.  The  following 
describes  the  accounting  policies  for  each  revenue  stream,  including  the  timing  of  each  performance  obligation  and  any  significant 
payment terms. 

(i) SaaS
Revenue from sales of Software as a Service is recognized over time as these services are provided. Invoices are generated monthly
and typically are payable within 30 days. The Company uses the practical expedient to recognize revenue at the amount to which it has
a right to invoice, which corresponds directly to the value to the customer of the entity’s performance completed to date.

(ii) Hardware
Control of Hardware is transferred upon shipment. Invoices are generated, and revenue is recognized at that point in time. Payment terms
are  based  on  the  creditworthiness  of  each  customer,  which  results  in  either  a  grant  of  net  terms  or  a  requirement  to  transact  on  a
prepayment basis only. Transaction price is determined by contract or purchase order.

(iii) Licensing
Control over modems and associated IP licenses is transferred upon shipment, at which point the revenue is recognized. Payment is
typically  due  30  days  after  shipment  although  may  vary  per  purchase  order.  This  category  also  includes  arrangements  for  exclusive
access to weather data sets which is recognized over the relevant licensing period.

(iv) Technical Services
Revenue from Technical Services is recognized over time, as the services are provided. Payment terms for these services typically follow
terms established for Hardware. The Company uses the practical expedient to recognize revenue at the amount to which it has a right to
invoice, which corresponds directly to the value to the customer of the entity’s performance completed to date.

(o) Employee benefits

(i) Short-term employee benefits

Short-term employee benefit obligations, including wages, salaries, commissions, and variable compensation payments, are measured 
based on the amount payable and are expensed as the related service is provided. 

(ii) Share-based payment transactions

The grant date fair value of equity-settled 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. 

44- 

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 the employee’s relationship with the Company is terminated prior to vesting or expiry. 

(p) 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, or if the consultant’s relationship with 
the Company is terminated prior to expiry. 

(ii) Agent warrants

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

Warrants  are  classified  as  equity  and  recognized  at  fair  value.  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. 

(q) Finance income and finance costs

Finance income comprises interest income and the foreign currency gain on financial assets and financial liabilities which is recognized 
in profit or loss as it accrues using the effective interest method. Finance costs comprise interest expense and accretion on borrowings 
and lease liabilities, and the  unwinding of  the  discount  on  provisions,  and  are  recognized  in profit  or  loss  using  the  effective interest 
method whereby the amount of the discount is amortized to interest expense over the expected life of the instrument. 

(r) 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, categorized as finance income or costs. 

(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. 

(s) 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.  
45- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

(i) Current tax

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. 

(ii) Deferred tax

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. 

(t) 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. Measurement of fair values

A number of the Company’s accounting policies and disclosures require the measurement of fair value, for both financial and non-financial 
assets and liabilities. When measuring the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Company uses observable market data as far as possible. 
Fair values are categorized into different levels in a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used in the valuation techniques as follows: 

-
-

-

Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e., as
prices) or indirectly (i.e., derived from prices).
Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

If the inputs used to measure the fair value of an asset or a liability fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, then the fair value 
measurement is categorized in its entirety in the same level of the fair value hierarchy as the lowest level input that is significant to the 
entire measurement. 

Fair  values  have  been  determined  for  measurement  and/or  disclosure  purposes  based  on  the  following  methods,  all  of  which  are 
determined using a number of observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets (Level 2).  

(a) Cash and  cash  equivalents,  trade and  other  receivables,  trade  payables and  accrued liabilities:  carrying value  approximates  fair

value, due to the short-term nature of the instruments.

(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
debentures, the market rate of interest is determined by reference to similar liabilities that do not have a conversion feature.

46- 

5. Business Combination

On March 17, 2022, the Company acquired 100% of the shares of CrossConsense GmbH & Co. KG (“CrossConsense”). Founded in 
2002,  Frankfurt  Germany-based  CrossConsense  develops  and  markets  software  to  support  commercial  aviation  maintenance 
management. Products include a predictive maintenance troubleshooting and engineering tool; software to support aircraft maintenance, 
repair  and  data  migration;  and  live  data  dashboards  to  assist  aircraft  maintenance  teams.  CrossConsense  has  also  constructed  a 
progressive web application plus native apps that offer up-to-date data on an airline’s fleet status. Additionally, CrossConsense offers 
consulting and support services as well as hosting, database operation and performance monitoring of commercial aircraft maintenance 
applications. This acquisition is expected to accelerate FLYHT’s strategic roadmap to build out a maintenance software capability and 
fulfills the Company’s goal to increase its presence in the European and Middle East markets. 

Under terms of the agreement, FLYHT (through its wholly owned German subsidiary formed as part of this transaction) acquired all of 
the outstanding securities of CrossConsense for $1.25 million in cash and 1.9 million common shares of the Company, valued at $1.235 
million based on the fair value of each common share of the Company on the closing date of $0.65 per share. The shares are being held 
in escrow and will be released equally in 1/3 increments at 4-, 16- and 28-months following issuance on the transaction’s closing date. 
Also included in the purchase price was other consideration valued at $192,000. 

The Company incurred acquisition-related costs of $254,903 in due diligence and legal fees in 2021 and a further $150,121 in 2022. 
Additionally, in Q1 2022 finders’ fees of $100,000 were paid to a third party in connection with the closing of the transaction. These costs 
have been included in Administrative Expenses.  

The value allocated to the purchase price on the closing date was as follows: 

Cash paid 
Common shares issued 
Other consideration 
Total consideration 

$ 
1,250,000 
1,235,000 
192,000 
2,677,000 

The value of acquired assets and assumed liabilities were as follows: 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Deposits and prepaid expenses 
Property and equipment 
Leased assets 
Intangible asset: customer relationships 
Intangible asset: tradename 
Goodwill 

Trade payables and accrued liabilities 
Contract liabilities 
Lease liability 

Total consideration 

$ 

1,195,226 
590,512 
18,002 
9,322 
278,467 
1,527,150 
217,281 
837,258 
(910,669) 
(807,082) 
(278,467) 
2,677,000 

Goodwill is attributable to the workforce of the acquired business as well as the expected opportunities for growth and synergies across 
products, staff, customers and geographies. Goodwill is allocated to the Company’s single operating segment and is fully deductible for 
tax purposes. 

47- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

The fair value of the assets acquired approximates the book value and includes trade receivables of $409,985. The gross amount due 
under contracts is $413,398, of which $3,413 is anticipated to be uncollectible. The acquired business contributed revenues of 
$4,015,700 and earnings of $26,558 to FLYHT for the period from March 17, 2022 to December 31, 2022. If the acquisition had 
occurred on January 1, 2022, consolidated proforma revenue and loss for the year ended December 31, 2022 would have been 
$24,765,919 and $1,030,715 respectively. The pro forma results are as follows: 

Revenue 
Cost of sales 

Gross profit 

Distribution expenses  
Administration expenses 
Research, development and certification 
engineering expenses  

Loss from operating activities 

Net finance (income) costs 
Loss for the period 

6. Cash and cash equivalents

For the year ended 
December 31 
2022 
$ 

24,765,919 
9,128,610 

15,637,309 

6,098,425 
5,215,898 
4,769,723 

(446,737) 

583,978 
(1,030,715) 

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 (note 26) 
Non-trade receivables and accrued receivables 
Total 

December 31, 
2022 
$ 
5,030,473 
96,865 
5,127,338 

December 31, 
2021 
$ 
1,588,011 
2,462 
1,590,473 

Non-trade receivables consist of input tax credits. The Company’s exposure to credit and currency risks is disclosed in note 26. 

8.

Inventory

Raw materials 
Work in progress 
Finished goods 
Balance 
Less current portion 
Non-current portion 

December 31, 
2022 
$ 
1,601,058 
- 
1,101,071 
2,702,129 
(1,385,048) 
1,317,081 

December 31, 
2021 
$ 
2,235,640 
15,491 
1,281,863 
3,532,994 
(1,683,006) 
1,849,988 

In 2022 Raw materials and Finished goods recognized as cost of sales amounted to $3,261,573 (2021: $2,229,777). Included in this 
amount was a write down of inventories amounting to $598,002 (2021: $382,992) resulting from the review of slow-moving inventory 
parts. All inventories are pledged as security for the bank loan (note 15).

48- 

9. Property and equipment

2022

Cost
Balance at January 1
Additions
Disposals
Cumulative translation
adjustment
Balance at December 31

Accumulated Depreciation
Balance at January 1
Depreciation for the year
Disposals
Cumulative translation
adjustment
Balance at December 31

Carrying Amounts
At January 1
At December 31

2021 

Cost 
Balance at January 1 
Additions 
Disposals 
Cumulative translation 
adjustment 
Balance at December 31 

Accumulated Depreciation 
Balance at January 1 
Depreciation for the year 
Disposals 
Cumulative translation 
adjustment 
Balance at December 31 

Carrying Amounts 
At January 1 
At December 31 

Computers and 
Software 
$ 

829,347 
67,461 
(26,415) 

3,710 
874,103 

607,336 
73,719 
(19,336) 

10,233 
671,952 

Equipment 

$ 

784,915 
11,924 
(5,880) 

2,004 
792,963 

293,008 
53,927 
(2,991) 

7,486 
351,430 

Leasehold 
Improvements 
$ 

17,687 
5,322 
(18,830) 

1,143 
5,322 

16,370 
2,408 
(18,830) 

335 
283 

Leased 
Assets 
$ 

3,374,835 
482,209 
(1,069,182) 

63,113 
2,850,975 

1,277,464 
388,191 
(1,058,948) 

53,887 
660,594 

Total 

$ 

5,006,784 
566,916 
(1,091,105) 

69,970 
4,552,565 

2,194,178 
518,245 
(1,070,903) 

71,941 
1,713,461 

222,011 
202,151 

491,907 
441,533 

1,317 
5,039 

2,097,371 
2,190,381 

2,812,606 
2,839,104 

Computers and 
Software 
$ 

806,453 
123,049 
(100,061) 

(94)
829,347 

590,953 
112,590 
(96,954) 

747 
607,336 

Equipment 

$ 

541,023 
246,366 
(2,469) 

(5)
784,915 

223,969 
69,816 
(1,240) 

463 
293,008 

Leasehold 
Improvements 
$ 

17,706 
-
-

(19)
17,687 

11,114 
5,222 
-

34 
16,370 

Leased 
Assets 
$ 

3,771,693 
112,628
(508,434)

(1,052)
3,374,835 

1,275,447 
505,261 
(506,596)

3,352 
1,277,464 

Total 

$ 

5,136,875 
482,043 
(610,964) 

(1,170) 
5,006,784 

2,101,483 
692,889 
(604,790) 

4,596 
2,194,178 

215,500 
222,011 

317,054 
491,907 

6,592 
1,317 

2,496,246 
2,097,371 

3,035,392 
2,812,606 

As of December 31, 2022, all property and equipment are pledged as security for the bank loan (note 15). 

49- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

10. Goodwill

December 31, 
 2022 
$ 

December 31, 
 2021 
$ 

Gross carrying amount 
Balance at January 1 
Acquired through business combination (note 5) 
Cumulative translation adjustment 
Balance at December 31 

Accumulated impairment 
Balance at January 1 
Impairment loss 
Balance at December 31 

Carrying Amounts 
At January 1 
At December 31 

- 
837,258 
30,468 
867,726 

- 
- 
- 

- 
867,726 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
-

50- 

11. Intangible assets

2022

Cost
Balance at January 1
Acquired through business
combination (note 5)
Disposals
Cumulative translation
adjustment
Balance at December 31

Accumulated Amortization
Balance at January 1
Amortization for the year
Impairment loss
Disposals
Cumulative translation
adjustment
Balance at December 31

Carrying Amounts
At January 1
At December 31

2021 

Cost 
Balance at January 1 
Additions 
Disposals 
Cumulative translation 
adjustment 
Balance at December 31 

Accumulated Amortization 
Balance at January 1 
Amortization for the year 
Disposals 
Cumulative translation 
adjustment 
Balance at December 31 

Carrying Amounts 
At January 1 
At December 31 

Licenses 

$ 

34,992 

-
(34,992) 

-
-

- 
-
-
-

-
-

Customer 
Relationships 
$ 

- 

1,527,150
- 

55,573
1,582,723

- 
125,064
-
-

8,214
133,278

Tradenames 

$ 

- 

217,281 
- 

7,907 
225,188 

- 
16,730 
- 
- 

1,100 
17,830 

Intellectual 
Property 
$ 

Total 

$ 

229,226 

264,218 

-
- 

-
229,226 

- 
-
- 
- 

-
-

1,744,431
(34,992)

63,480
2,037,137 

- 
141,794
- 
- 

9,314
151,108

34,992 
-

- 
1,449,445

- 
207,358 

229,226 
229,226 

264,218 
1,886,029 

Licenses 

$ 

Customer 
Relationships 
$ 

34,992 
- 
- 

- 
34,992 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

34,992 
34,992 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

Tradenames 

$ 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

Intellectual 
Property 
$ 

- 
229,226 
- 

- 
229,226 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

Total 

$ 

34,992 
229,226 
- 

- 
264,218 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
229,226 

34,992 
264,218 

The license purchased from Bombardier allowing FLYHT access to technical documents for their CRJ aircraft was derecognized in 
2022, with consideration given to the usefulness of the data in future FLYHT applications and recent changes in Bombardier’s business. 

Customer relationships and tradenames were acquired in 2022 as part of CrossConsense business combination (note 5). The 
remaining amortization period for customer relationships and tradenames is 9 years. 

Intellectual property includes the value of the FLYHT WVSS-II intellectual property obtained in 2021. 

Intangible assets are pledged as security for the bank loan (note 15).  

51- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

 
12. Trade payables and accrued liabilities

Trade payables 
Compensation and statutory deductions 
Accrued liabilities 
Balance, December 31 

December 31, 
 2022 
$ 
2,161,822 
323,685 
250,762 
2,736,269 

December 31, 
 2021 
$ 
990,053 
309,082 
404,174 
1,703,309 

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

13. Customer deposits

Opening balance 
Payments received 
Recognized as revenue 
Balance, December 31 

December 31, 
 2022 
$ 
609,555 
2,376,293 
(2,609,180) 
376,668 

December 31, 
 2021 
$ 
492,679 
2,029,607 
(1,912,731) 
609,555 

Customer deposits are recognized for non-refundable deposits received prior to hardware and technical services being delivered to a 
customer. Customer deposits are recognized into revenue when hardware is shipped, or technical services are provided to the 
customer. 

14. Contract liabilities

Opening balance 
Acquired (CrossConsense business combination) 
Cumulative translation adjustment 
Payments received 
Recognized as revenue 
Balance, December 31 

December 31, 
2022 
$ 
- 
807,082 
29,370 
1,027,392 
(940,892) 
922,952 

December 31, 
2021 
$ 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

Contract liabilities are recognized for consideration received prior to SaaS services being provided to a customer. This balance relates to 
CrossConsense  customer  contracts  that  require  upfront  payment  for  services  delivered  over  the  subsequent  twelve-month  period. 
Contract liabilities are recognized into revenue when services have been provided to the customer. 

15. Loans and Borrowings

Bank loan

The Company has an operating demand loan available through a Canadian chartered bank for up to a maximum of $2.0 million, drawn 
either in CAD or USD. The operating demand loan bears interest at the Canadian chartered bank prime plus 1.5% (CAD) or US prime 
plus 4.5% (USD). Security includes accounts receivable, cash collateral in the form of a Guaranteed Investment Certificate, a guarantee 
under the Export Development Canada’s Export Guarantee Fund and a general security agreement including a security interest in all 
personal property. This facility was undrawn at both December 31, 2021 and 2022.

Government loans 

In November 2016, the Company signed a contribution agreement with Western Economic Diversification Canada for a WINN loan, to 
support  plans  for  technology  development  in  the  air  and  ground  components  of  the  Company’s  products.  Under  the  terms  of  the 
agreement, a repayable unsecured WINN contribution to the value of the lesser of 50% of the eligible project costs to March 31, 2019 or 
$2,350,000 was received. The amount is repayable over five years commencing January 1, 2020. Amendments in 2020 adjusted the 
payment dates due to COVID-19, so that there were no payments scheduled from April through December 2020 and the final payment 
date was pushed back to September 2025. Repayments in 2022 totaled $468,000 (2021: $468,000). The carrying value of the amount 
owing under this program at December 31, 2022 is $1,132,345 (December 31, 2021: $1,472,209). 

52- 

In November 2018, the Company signed a second contribution agreement with Western Economic Diversification Canada for a WINN 
loan, to support development of the next generation of AFIRS hardware and embedded software to address parts obsolescence issues 
and add new market-driven features. Under the terms of this agreement, a repayable unsecured WINN contribution to the value of the 
lesser of 44% of the eligible project costs to April 30, 2021 or $2,761,000 was received, repayable over five years commencing October 
1,  2021.  Amendments  in  2021  extended  the  timeframe  for  eligible  project  cost  submission  to  September  30,  2023  and  adjusted  the 
repayment start date to October 1, 2023 with a final payment date of September 1, 2028. The carrying value of the amount owing under 
this program at December 31, 2022 is $2,202,931 (December 31, 2021: $1,455,540). 

Both WINN loans are interest free.

Under SADI, the Company received a loan of $1,967,507 which is repayable over 15 years on a stepped basis commencing April 30, 
2014. The initial payment on April 30, 2014 was 3.5% of the total contribution received and the payment increases yearly by 15% until 
January 31, 2029 (adjusted from April 30, 2028 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic) when the final payment will be 24.5% of the total 
contribution received. Repayment of $181,493 was made in 2022 (2021: $157,820). The carrying value of the amount owing under this 
program at December 31, 2022 is $1,331,720 (December 31, 2021: $1,306,656). 

In May  2021,  the  Company  received  funding  of  $250,000 through  the  BDC’s  HASCAP  loan program,  designed  to support  small and 
medium sized businesses affected by COVID-19. This loan carries interest of 4% per annum over a 10-year term commencing May 10, 
2021. Payments in the first year following funding are comprised of interest only, with the principal and accrued interest payable over the 
remaining 9 years. Principal repayments in 2022 totaled $16,204 (2021: nil). The carrying value of the amount owing under this program 
at December 31, 2022 is $210,777 (December 31, 2021: $221,881). 

A summary of the carrying value of the government loans as at December 31, 2022 and changes during the year and comparative year 
are presented below. 

Balance January 1 
Contributions received 
Grant portion 
Interest accretion 
Gain on loan modification 
Repayment 
Balance December 31 
Less current portion 
Non-current portion 

16. Lease liability

2022 
Total 
4,456,286 
947,368 
(324,926) 
474,580 
-
(675,535) 
4,877,773 
(828,345) 
4,049,428 

2021 
Total 
3,732,670 
1,275,370 
(277,169) 
442,036 
(84,938)
(631,683)
4,456,286 
(664,470) 
3,791,816 

On  March  1,  2020  the  leasing  arrangement  for  the  new  corporate  head  office  of  FLYHT  commenced.  At  inception  in  Q1  2020,  the 
Company recognized a right of use asset of $2,257,457 in Property and Equipment and a lease liability for the same amount. The amount 
was  determined  using a  discount  rate  of 3.95%,  based  on the  incremental  borrowing  rate  of  the  Company,  and  a lease  term  of  136 
months. A reduction to the asset and associated lease liability of $120,524 occurred in 2021 with the completion of all initial contract 
terms. Amortization of the asset and accretion of the associated lease liability commenced on March 1, 2020.  

On October 20, 2021 FLYHT entered into a lease expansion agreement, acquiring additional space co-located with the corporate head 
office. The terms of the lease include a 7-month period, followed by an 8.5-year contract term, to align with the terms on the initial lease. 
Annual payment amounts begin at $48,172 for the first 1.5 years, escalate by approximately 6% for the next 3 years, an additional 6% 
for the following 3 years, and an additional 6% for the final year. At inception, the Company recognized a right of use asset of $231,833 
and a lease liability for the same amount. The value was determined using a discount rate based on the incremental borrowing rate of 
the Company, over the lease term of 110 months. Amortization of the asset and accretion of the associated lease liability commenced on 
November 1, 2021. 

In conjunction with the CrossConsense business combination that occurred on March 17, 2022 FLYHT inherited the leasing arrangement 
for CrossConsense’s head office. Under German GAAP no lease liability was calculated previously. The remaining term of the lease upon 
acquisition is 3.5 years, with an annual payment amount of €64,296 EUR ($89,936 CAD) in 2022 and consecutive annual amounts to be 
adjusted based on Germany’s annual CPI. At acquisition, the Company recognized a right of use asset of €199,077 EUR ($278,466 CAD) 
and a lease liability for the same amount. The value was determined using a discount rate based on the incremental borrowing rate of 
the Company, over the remaining lease term of 42 months. 

53- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

On April 16, 2022, a lease agreement was entered into for server equipment at the FLYHT corporate head office. The terms of the lease 
include a 5-year contract term with monthly payments. At inception, the Company recognized a right of use asset of $147,407 and a lease 
liability for the same amount. The value was determined using the discount rate implicit in the lease, over the lease term of 60 months. 
Amortization of the asset and accretion of the associated lease liability commenced on September 1, 2022. 

Opening balance  
Additions 
Finance costs (note 24) 
Lease payments 
Disposals 
Cumulative translation adjustment 
Balance, December 31 
Less current portion 
Non-current portion 

17. Provisions

Product warranty

Balance January 1
Provision made during the period
Provision extinguished
Provision re-evaluation
Provision used during the period
Balance, December 31

2022 
$ 
2,502,675 
482,209 
110,426 
(395,725) 
(10,234) 
20,571 
2,709,922 
(436,581) 
2,273,341 

2022 
$ 
13,850 
5,744 
(3,162) 
1,494 
(6,839) 
11,087 

2021 
$ 
2,837,142 
112,628 
105,293 
(549,435) 
- 
(2,953) 
2,502,675 
(373,756) 
2,128,919 

2021 
$ 
24,103 
5,959 
(1,928) 
(3,761) 
(10,523) 
13,850 

A provision for warranties is recognized when the underlying products or services are sold. The provision is based on historical 
warranty data. The provision extinguished was the value of the provision for warranties expiring throughout each respective year.

18. Capital and other components of equity

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, 2021 
Exercise of employee options 
Common shares issued 
Share issue costs 
Balance December 31, 2021 
Exercise of employee options 
Common shares issued 
Balance December 31, 2022 

Number of 
Shares 

27,279,024 

59,034 
9,078,818 
-
36,416,876 
487,598 
1,900,000 
38,804,474 

Value 
$ 

63,995,030 

53,662 
6,786,614 
(55,712)
70,779,594 
412,508 
1,235,000 
72,427,102 

Option exercises during 2022 have resulted in the Company issuing a total of 487,598 shares for total proceeds of $319,989. 

54- 

Stock option plan 

•

•

The Company grants stock options to its directors, officers, employees and consultants. The following stock options were granted in 2022: 
518,715 stock options to employees, officers and directors under the stock option plan with an exercise price of $0.74. The
options will vest in equal tranches on May 4, 2023, 2024 and 2025 and will expire on May 4, 2026.
300,000 stock options to certain employees under the stock option plan with an exercise price of $0.64. The options vested
immediately on June 30, 2022 and were fully exercised on July 14, 2022.
55,000 stock options to certain officers and consultants under the stock option plan with an exercise price of $0.82. The options
will vest in equal tranches on August 10, 2023, 2024 and 2025 and will expire on August 10, 2026.
120,000 stock options to a consultant with an exercise price of $0.82. The options will vest in equal tranches on November 10,
2022, February 10, May 10, and August 10, 2023. These options are set to expire on August 10, 2026.

•

•

All outstanding options were granted at an exercise price not less than fair market value of the stock on the date of issuance. 

The Company has a policy of reserving up to 10% of the outstanding common shares for issuance to eligible participants. As at December 
31, 2022, there were 3,880,447 (2021: 3,641,688) common shares reserved for this purpose.  

A summary of the Company’s outstanding stock options as at December 31, 2022 and 2021 and changes during these years is presented 
below. 

2022 

2021 

Outstanding, January 1 
Options granted 
Options exercised 
Options expired 
Outstanding December 31 
Unvested options 
Outstanding and exercisable, 
December 31 

Number of 
options 

1,803,481 
993,715 
(487,598) 
(574,388) 
1,735,210 
1,034,263 

700,947 

Weighted average 
exercise price 
$ 
0.83 
0.72 
0.66 
1.03 
0.75 
0.67 

0.81 

Number of 
options 

1,373,333 
608,315 
(59,034) 
(119,133) 
1,803,481 
1,002,939 

800,542 

Weighted average 
exercise price 
$ 
0.93 
0.63 
0.59 
1.17 
0.83 
0.66 

1.03 

The exercise prices for options outstanding at December 31, 2022 were as follows: 

Exercise 
price: 

Number 

All options 

Weighted average 
remaining contractual life 
(years) 

Number 

Exercisable options 

Weighted average 
remaining contractual life 
(years) 

$0.49 
$0.52 
$0.57 
$0.59 
$0.69 
$0.74 
$0.82 
$0.93 
$1.50 

Total 

 160,000 
 6,240 
301,876 
373,679 
30,000 
468,880 
160,000 
43,760 
190,775 
1,735,210 

0.6 
1.8 
2.3 
1.5 
1.8 
3.3 
3.6 
2.6 
0.4 
2.2 

160,000 
4,160 
86,736 
244,276 
15,000 
- 
- 
- 
190,775 
700,947 

0.6 
1.8 
2.3 
1.5 
1.8 
- 
- 
- 
0.4 
1.1 

The weighted average fair value of the options granted during the year that were valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model 
was $0.26 (2021: $0.26). 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 

2022 
2.93% 
1.76 
64% 
0.00% 

2021 
0.63% 
1.86 
84% 
0.00% 

55- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

Warrants

Number of warrants 

Outstanding January 1, 2021 
Warrants expired 
Outstanding December 31, 2021 
Warrants expired 
Outstanding December 31, 2022 

3,036,237 
(368,627) 
2,667,610 
(2,667,610) 
- 

Weighted average 
exercise price 
$ 
1.69 
0.25 
1.25 
1.25 
- 

Value 

$ 
1,195,396 
(240,861) 
954,535 
(954,535) 
- 

In November 2021 the outstanding warrants were modified and extended. This amendment included an extension of the expiry date from 
November 15, 2021 to June 15, 2022 as well as a re-price of the warrants to 1.25.  

19. Earnings per share

The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2022 was based on a weighted average 
number of common shares outstanding of 38,151,602 (basic & diluted) (December 31, 2021: 31,415,175 basic and diluted). Both
calculations of diluted earnings per share did not include outstanding stock options (nor warrants for the 2021 calculation) because they 
would be anti-dilutive.

20. Disaggregation of revenue

The Company has one operating segment. The following revenue is based on the geographical location of customers. All non-current 
assets reside in Canada, except for: 

•
•

Property and equipment valued at $5,018 (Denver CO, USA) and $6,087 (Frankfurt, Germany)
Leased premises valued at $226,758 (Frankfurt, Germany)

United States & Mexico 
Asia 
China 
Middle East 
Canada 
Australia 
Africa 
Europe 
South/Central America 
Total 

For the year ended December 31 
2021 

2022 

$ 
12,224,340 
975,081 
1,963,049 
607,445 
2,900,423 
472,278 
495,874 
4,069,501 
171,169 
23,879,160 

$ 
4,428,683 
602,743 
2,051,290 
1,006,363 
1,976,939 
267,700 
549,019 
359,306 
76,646 
11,318,689 

The following shows revenue per major product and service categories. 

SaaS 
Hardware 
Licensing 
Technical Services 
Total 

For the year ended December 31 

2022 

$ 
8,157,886 
4,720,204 
9,101,130 
1,899,940 
23,879,160 

2021 

$ 
5,993,521 
3,394,228 
1,551,000 
379,940 
11,318,689 

SaaS is the recurring revenue from the Company’s products that allow customers to utilize and analyze data they receive from units, use 
of functions such as the satellite phone and the sale of weather data collected by units. These fees are recognized as the service is 
provided each month.  

Hardware includes the income from hardware sales and related parts required to install the unit, spare units, spare installation parts, and 
Underfloor Stowage Units.  

Licensing includes sales of modems with a related manufacturing license fee. 

56- 

Technical Services includes services offered by the Company, including repairs and other expertise. The Company has not disclosed 
the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations for SaaS and Technical Services, as revenue for these performance 
obligations is recognized using the practical expedient to recognize revenue at the amount to which the Company has a right to invoice.  

The undelivered amount of revenue related to contracted yet undelivered hardware and licenses for which a purchase order has been 
received was $3,106,383 CAD as of December 31, 2022. 

Major customers 

Revenues from the two largest customers represent approximately 46.1% of the Company’s total revenues for the year ended December 
31, 2022 (2021: 28.3%). 

21. Distribution expenses

Salaries and benefits 
Stock based compensation 
Contract labour 
Office 
Travel 
Equipment and maintenance 
Depreciation and amortization 
Marketing 
Other government grants 
Other 
Total  

For the year ended December 31 

2022 
$ 
4,136,208 
57,674 
880,600 
219,720 
266,070 
177,730 
204,962 
158,281 
(222,108) 
32,530 
5,911,667 

2021 
$ 
3,294,529 
47,058 
661,853 
231,233 
107,017 
39,147 
365,120 
40,737 
(455,987) 
(460,965) 
3,869,742 

Other government grants relate to amounts received from the United States government under the Employee Retention Tax Credit 
(“ERTC”), the Canadian government under the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (“SRED”) tax refund program and 
the Alberta government under the Alberta Innovates PDP program of $422,603, $148,637 and $112,500 respectively. These 
government grants are included in Distribution, Administration and Research, development and certification engineering. 

22. Administration expenses

For the year ended December 31 

Salaries and benefits 
Stock based compensation 
Contract labour 
Office 
Legal fees 
Audit and accounting 
Investor relations 
Travel 
Equipment and maintenance 
Depreciation and amortization 
Other government grants 
Other 
Total  

2022 
$ 
1,712,234 
101,355 
1,179,042 
672,276 
173,751 
350,840 
145,091 
153,295 
348,842 
273,445 
(48,258) 
20,379 
5,082,292 

2021 
$ 
1,197,969 
126,601 
720,439 
570,779 
289,829 
242,939 
126,500 
58,011 
307,012 
101,533 
(368,392) 
10,489 
3,383,709 

57- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

23. Research, development and certification engineering expenses

For the year ended December 31 

Salaries and benefits 
Stock based compensation 
Contract labour 
Office 
Travel 
Equipment and maintenance 
Components 
Depreciation and amortization 
Grant WINN loan (note 15) 
Other government grants 
Other 
Total 

2022 
$ 
4,359,273 
19,870 
441,551 
138,624 
54,035 
118,477 
45,186 
181,632 
(324,926) 
(413,374) 
139 
4,620,487 

2021 
$ 
4,247,751 
20,432 
319,409 
206,066 
24,638 
44,842 
17,368 
226,236 
(246,153) 
(419,292) 
5,904 
4,447,201 

24. Finance income and finance costs

For the year ended December 31 

Interest income on bank deposits 
Gain on modification of government loans 
Net foreign exchange gain 
Finance income 

Bank service charges 
Interest on lease liability 
Interest on BDC loan 
Government grant interest accretion 
Debenture interest expense and accretion 
Finance costs 

25. Income tax expense

Current Tax Expense 

Current income tax expense  
Deferred income tax expense 

Deferred Tax Expense 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Recognized deferred tax assets (liabilities) are attributable to the 
following: 
PP&E 
Reserves 
Non-capital loss carry-forwards 
Total 

2022 
$ 
26,576 
- 
13,741 
40,317 

39,217 
110,426 
14,938 
459,642 
- 
624,223 

2022 
$ 
10,541 
- 
10,541 

2022 
$ 

(25,929) 
- 
25,929 
-

2021 
$ 
17,581 
84,938 
1,980 
104,499 

32,797 
105,293 
8,760 
433,274 
152,248 
732,372 

2021 
$ 
252 
- 
252 

2021 
$ 

(110,366) 
(55,098) 
165,464 
- 

58- 

Unrecognized deferred tax assets 

Deferred tax assets have not been recognized in respect of the following 
deductible temporary differences: 
Intangible assets 
Lease liabilities 
Reserves and FX 
Non-capital loss carry-forwards 
Share issue costs 
Scientific research and experimental development expenditures 
Total 

2022 
$ 
60,550 
2,477,337 
929,784 
45,488,281 
193,705 
24,649,934 
73,799,591 

2021 
$ 
- 
2,502,308 
9,804 
45,166,302 
398,552 
24,277,407 
72,354,373 

The Company has non-capital losses for income tax purposes of approximately $45,600,688 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. Of these losses, 
$472,587 were incurred in the US and $37,185 were incurred in Germany, both of which can be carried forward indefinitely. The 
remaining losses of $45,090,896 were incurred in Canada and will begin to expire in 2027. 

Reconciliation of effective tax rate 

Income (loss) before tax 
Tax Rate 
Expected income tax recovery 
Change in rate 
Non-deductible (taxable) amounts 
Stock based compensation 
Change in unrecognized temporary differences 

26. Financial risk management

2022 
$ 

(992,492) 
23% 
(228,273) 
- 
46,245 
41,147 
151,422 
10,541 

2021 
$ 

(5,858,954) 
23% 
(1,347,560) 
- 
6,187 
44,641 
1,296,984 
252 

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. 

Credit risk 

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 39% (2021: 30%) of the Company’s 2022 revenue is attributable to transactions with a single customer. Historically there 
has not been a significant geographic concentration of outstanding balances, which typically has a minimizing impact on the Company’s 
credit risk, however 63% of the receivables balances outstanding as of December 31, 2022 were concentrated within the USA, which 
would attribute more geographic risk than FLYHT’s receivables profile usually contains. 

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 be required to transact with FLYHT 
only on a prepayment basis. To further reduce credit exposure, the sale of many solutions requires payment in advance of any product 
shipment. Additionally, credit insurance has been obtained on select customers whose balances have not been prepaid. At each reporting 
date, the Company establishes an allowance for impairment that represents its estimate of expected losses.  

59- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

The aging of receivables at the reporting date was: 

December 31, 2022 

Accounts receivable 
Impairment 
Net receivable 

December 31, 2021 

Accounts receivable 
Impairment 
Net receivable 

0-30 days 
$ 
5,006,405 
(9,450) 
4,996,955 

0-30 days
$ 
1,112,773 
(407)
1,112,366 

31-60 days
$ 
106,223 
- 
106,223 

31-60 days
$ 
73,709 
(814)
72,895 

61-90 days
$ 
24,026 
- 
24,026 

61-90 days
$ 
36,583 
(1,298) 
35,285 

91+ days 
$ 
183,179 
(183,045) 
134 

91+ days 
$ 
628,353 
(258,426) 
369,927 

Total 
$ 
5,319,833 
(192,495) 
5,127,338 

Total 
$ 
1,851,418 
(260,945) 
1,590,473 

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, 2022 and 
2021 was:

Balance, January 1 
Provision 
Recovered 
Amounts written off 
Balance, December 31 

Liquidity risk 

2022 
$ 

260,945 
177,977 
(146,244) 
(100,183) 
192,495 

2021 
$ 

1,003,574 
(233,811) 
(246,195) 
(262,623) 
260,945 

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, maintaining a conservative capital structure, prudently managing its credit risks, and by maintaining its 
relationship with the capital markets to meet any near-term liquidity requirements.  

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

December 31, 2022 

Accounts payable 
Compensation and 
statutory deductions 
Accrued liabilities 
Lease payments 
Loans and borrowings 
Total 

Less than 
1 year 
$ 
2,161,822 

323,685 

250,762 
436,581 
851,387 
4,024,237 

1-2
years 
$ 
- 

- 

2-5
years 
$
- 

- 

- 
455,774 
1,295,757 
1,751,531 

- 
1,165,601 
3,075,971 
4,241,572 

- 
1,103,715 
1,418,268 
2,521,983 

> 5 years

Total 

$ 
- 

- 

$ 
2,161,822 

323,685 

250,762 
3,161,671 
6,641,383 
12,359,323 

Refer to note 2(d) for additional details relating to the effects of COVID-19. 

Currency risk 

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 $165,821 (2021: 
$112,535) and a strengthening of the Canadian dollar would decrease net earnings by approximately $165,821 (2021: $112,535). 

With the 2022 acquisition of CrossConsense, a portion of the Company’s 2022 revenues and expenses were denominated in euros. 
Management estimates that a 1% weakening of the Canadian dollar relative to the euro would increase net earnings by approximately 
$15,650 and a strengthening of the Canadian dollar would decrease net earnings by approximately $15,650.  

60- 

 
 
 
The Company mitigates its currency exposures by the international nature of the business where a portion of its costs 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, 2022, 
working capital denominated in U.S. dollars was approximately positive $3,092,158 (2021: positive $1,767,876). As a result, a 1% 
weakening of the Canadian dollar would increase net earnings by approximately $30,922 (2021: $17,679) and a strengthening of the 
Canadian dollar would decrease net earnings by approximately $30,922 (2021: $17,679).  

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.  

The Company has exposure to foreign exchange risk for working capital items denominated in euros. At December 31, 2022, working 
capital denominated in euros was approximately positive $555,026. As a result, a 1% weakening of the Canadian dollar would increase 
net earnings by approximately $5,550 and a strengthening of the Canadian dollar would decrease net earnings by approximately $5,550. 

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.  

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, 2022 and 2021 
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 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 

As  the  WINN  and  SADI  contributions  are  repayable  loans  at  below  market  rates,  the  carrying  amounts  have  been  determined  by 
employing a discount rate based on debt market conditions as well as factors specific to the Company’s operations and financial position 
(note  15).  The  fair  values  of  financial  assets  and  all  other  liabilities  approximate  carrying  values  due  to  the  short-term  nature  of  the 
instruments. 

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. Government grants

Contributions of $947,368 were received from WINN for the year ended December 31, 2022 (2021: $1,025,370). 

In the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recognized $422,603 in government financial relief related to COVID-19 (2021: 
$1,243,671).  $222,108,  $48,258  and  $152,237  have  been  applied  to  offset  associated  expenses  in  Distribution,  Administration,  and 
Research & Development expenses respectively. 

The $324,926 grant portion of the contributions received from WINN for the year ended December 31, 2022 (2021: $246,153) was 
offset against associated expenses in Research & Development expense.  

61- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 

28. Related parties

Since 2020, a company related to an officer of FLYHT has provided marketing services to the Company. A company related to a director 
of FLYHT provided financial consulting services from Q3 2021 to Q2 2022. All of the transactions with both related parties were at terms 
equivalent to those that prevail in arm’s length transactions. 

Amounts included in: 
Contract labour 

Accounts payable 

For the year ended December 31 

2022 
$ 
153,271 

26,885 

2021 
$ 
185,970 

32,972 

Transactions with key management personnel 

Key management personnel include 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 executive team.  

In addition to salary and variable compensation, the Company also provides non-cash benefits to key management personnel. 

Compensation for this group comprised: 

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

2022 
$ 
1,669,448 
173,085 
57,578 
93,935 
156,439 
2,150,485 

2021 
$ 
1,453,932 
176,233 
98,500 
114,066 
134,620 
1,977,351 

Directors of the Company control 2.7% (2021: 2.9%) of the voting shares of the Company.

Subsidiaries 

FLYHT Inc. 
AeroMechanical Services USA Inc. 
FLYHT Corp. 
FLYHT India Corp. 
FLYHT Germany GmbH 
CrossConsense GmbH & Co. KG 
CrossConsense Services GmbH 

29. Contractual Arrangement

Country of Incorporation 
United States 
United States 
Canada 
Canada 
Germany 
Germany 
Germany 

Ownership interest 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 

Certain of the Company’s sales contracts require that, in the event the Chinese government restricts use of the Iridium satellite network, 
the Company may be required to repurchase, at discounted rates, certain AFIRS units. The Chinese government has continued with a 
process of issuing waivers for the use of the Iridium frequency to aircraft needed for usage in China. This is the same process that they 
have used for many years, but more recently they moved to issuing three-year grants to Iridium Satellite LLC. versus a yearly grant that 
they had in the past. Given the prevalent use of Iridium services in China and the extensions of waivers reported by Iridium Satellite LLC, 
the likelihood of a liability under these contracts is considered to be remote. 

62- 

 
CORPORATE INFORMATION 

Registrar and Transfer Agent 
Odyssey Trust Company 
1.587.885.0960 
https://odysseytrust.com/ 

Share Listing 
Shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX.V: FLY) and the OTCQX Marketplace (OTCQX: FLYLF) 

Investor Relations 
investors@flyht.com 
1.403.250.9956 
www.flyht.com  

FNK IR LLC 
flyht@fnkir.com 
1.646.809.2183 

Satichi Consulting Inc. 
dkim@flyht.com 
1.416.728.5630 

Directors 
Nina Jonsson 
Brent Rosenthal 
Doug Marlin 
Jack Olcott  
Mary McMillan 
Mike Brown 
Paul Takalo 

Officers 
Kent Jacobs 
Alana Forbes 
Darrel Deane 
Scott Chambers 
Gurjot Bhullar 

Auditor 
KPMG LLP 

Legal Counsel 
Chris Croteau 

Head Office

Chairman, FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. 
Mountain Hawk Capital Partners, LLC 
President, Marlin Ventures Ltd. 
President, General Aero Company 
Director 
Partner, Nanaimo Law 
Director 

President and Interim Chief Executive Officer 
Chief Financial Officer 
Vice President Solutions 
Vice President Sales and Marketing 
Vice President Operations 

Calgary, Alberta 

Tingle Merrett LLP, Calgary, Alberta 

#500, 1212 - 31 Avenue NE 
Calgary, Alberta T2E 7S8 

63- 

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2022