Global ePoint's growth catalyst , through its wholly owned
subsidiaries, is the design, manufacturing, sales and distribution of
digital video surveillance systems for the law enforcement, military,
aviation and homeland security markets . AFA-CWA is part of the 700,000-member strong
Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO.

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Global ePoint 's Airworks Unit Receives an Order From GE Captial Aviation Services for its Cockpit Door Surveillance Systems

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CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.globalepoint. We undertake no obligation to revise or
update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason. In today's environment , Mesaba cannot
subsidize an expensive holding company and an unprofitable airline
subsidiary.

More than
46,000 flight attendants join together to form AFA-CWA, the world's largest
flight attendant union.

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"Our cutting-edge CDSS
solution has required significant time and resources, and we look
forward to the continuing growth and development of the product line.

About Global ePoint's Aviation Division

The Aviation division's primary communications and security
products include Airworks ' cockpit door surveillance systems (CDSS), a
digital electronic "flight bag" of all flight and on -board manuals and
records for pilots, and a Laptop Computer Power System for passengers
and flight crews. Complete vertical integration -- from design and
manufacturing to sales and distribution -- allows the Company to
capture efficiencies and maintain cost advantages in these growing
markets , particularly homeland security.
Each Mesaba employee who signed a petition reaffirmed that he or she has
absolutely "no confidence in management's ability to lead, direct, or run
either Mesaba or MAIR.
Maintenance technicians at Mesaba are represented by AMFA, a craft
oriented, independent aviation union created in 1962 with over 16,000 members
at eight airlines.org.

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On the cutting edge of digital
technology and seeking to expand its product line, Global ePoint is
developing new compression technologies and next-generation, secure
network digital video systems and servers for a wide range of new
markets, concentrating primarily on security and homeland defense
applications . For more information, please
visit http://www.

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About Global ePoint, Inc. Big Sky has
been consistently unprofitable since its purchase, yet it is not in
bankruptcy.S. Visit the ALPA website at http://www.

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Airworks has obtained supplemental type certificates (STC) from the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the CDSS solution to
retrofit all Airbus and most Boeing aircraft. In case scenarios such as a cargo fire,
hijacking, terrorist, or air rage, the pilot or crew can quickly
detect and assess the incident to determine an effective response.afanet.

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S. airlines; and all major international
carriers, including ATA, Air China, Bombardier, Finnair, Varig, KLM,
Lufthansa, and Cathay Pacific. The forward-looking statements in this release speak only as of
the date of this release. The demonstration will
continue at the Detroit Metro Airport and at the Memphis Shelby County
International Airport on Thursday, February 9, from 4:30 pm to 6:15 pm local
time .
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the flight attendant profession
and the 60th anniversary of the Association of Flight Attendants.

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The Aviation Division holds more than
40 supplemental type certificates (STC) certifying them as a Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved manufacturer and installer for
a range of interior equipment and systems for a variety of commercial
aircraft flying worldwide.

"Mesaba and MAIR executives
are bleeding this airline dry without regard for anyone or anything but their
own financial gain." Visit the AMFA website at http://www.

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These
and other risk factors are detailed in our periodic filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission ."
"We agree that Mesaba needs to restructure," says Kevin Wildermuth,
negotiating chairman for the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, "but
labor is not the problem at Mesaba.

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As a solid recurring revenue stream, the Company also
manufactures customized computing systems for industrial , business and
consumer markets, as well as other specialized electronic products and
systems.

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information.

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GE Capital Aviation Service (GECAS) is the world's most
experienced aircraft leasing company, serving 190 customers in more
than 60 countries.

* MAIR Holdings began to siphon off Mesaba's profits in late 2002 when it
used Mesaba's earnings to purchase Big Sky Airlines.

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AMFA's creed is, "Safety In The Air Begins With Quality
Maintenance On The Ground .
Founded in 1931, ALPA celebrates its 75th anniversary this year
representing 62,000 pilots , including 850 Mesaba pilots, at 39 airlines in the
U.

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This news release contains forward -looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995." The employee groups,
which have formed the Mesaba Labor Coalition, don't believe that top
management has acted in the airline's best interests. "A strong, viable airline operation requires
capable leadership to develop a workable business plan and implement it in
cooperation with its labor force," said Captain Tom Wychor, ALPA Executive
Vice President and chairman of the ALPA unit at Mesaba.org for more information .

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GECAS currently services a fleet of nearly 1100
owned and managed aircraft worldwide, with more than 700 additional
planes on order or on option from Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, Embraer
and Fairchild-Dornier.
The "Vote of No Confidence," signed by the vast majority of Mesaba's
unionized employees, is substantiated by the following facts:

* Mesaba Airlines generates more than 95 percent of MAIR Holdings'
revenue.

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The labor groups will highlight their complaints through a picketing
demonstration at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Wednesday,
February 8, from 4:30 pm to 6:15 pm local time. MAIR announced that
Big Sky would become the holding company's "growth vehicle" because of
its low labor costs. and Canada.

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(Nasdaq:GEPT), an innovative developer and manufacturer
of homeland security solutions in aviation, law enforcement,
financial , retail, and industrial markets, has announced that GE
Capital Aviation Service (GECAS), the world 's most experienced
aircraft leasing company, has ordered the Airworks Cockpit Door
Surveillance System (CDSS) to be installed on eight AirBus A320
aircraft. Aircraft types include narrowbodies ,
widebodies, regional jets and cargo aircraft.
"The CDSS order from GECAS reaffirms our position as a leading
provider of in flight security surveillance systems," commented Ricky
Frick, President of GEPT's Aviation Division. The decision to transfer
virtually all of Mesaba's profits to MAIR Holdings has put the employees'
careers, livelihood and futures at risk.

* Despite the failed growth strategy, MAIR Holdings executives have
rewarded themselves with salaries, bonuses, and stock options at levels
that exceed their peers at both regional and mainline carriers.

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----Global
ePoint, Inc. These
forward-looking statements are based on the company's current
expectations , estimates and projections, management's beliefs and
numerous assumptions, all of which are subject to change.

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For example, deliveries may be delayed or
installations canceled.

Mesaba Employees Vote 'No Confidence' in Management

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Global ePoint's Aviation division customers include
AT+T Aviation , BAE Systems, Inflight Phone, L3 Communications, and
Rockwell Collins; all major U. There can be no assurance that the company's
AirWorks division will be able to achieve growth of sales or market
share. Pilots, Flight Attendants and Mechanics to Picket Minneapolis-St. Paul,
Detroit and Memphis Airports

MINNEAPOLIS, Mesaba pilots, flight attendants and
mechanics are calling for the removal of top executives at Mesaba Airlines and
MAIR Holdings in an overwhelming "Vote of No Confidence.
Management is currently seeking to use the bankruptcy process to reject
the pilot, flight attendant, and mechanic contracts, and has proposed deep
wage and benefit cuts.

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These
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and
are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties.

This category contains training resources for aviation professionals from pilots to flight engineers.

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The Airworks Cockpit Door Surveillance System (CDSS) delivers a
state-of-the-art security surveillance system providing an effective
tool for pilots and crew members to assess potential safety incidents
for an immediate response. MAIR executives actively pursued growth via Big
Sky, but were not successful in winning any new business.

"This management team has acted shamefully and it's about time the public
knows what we know ," said flight attendant Carla Rogat, vice president of the
Association of Flight Attendants unit at Mesaba."
Employees are in agreement that top management at both Mesaba and MAIR
Holdings must be removed if the airline is to successfully emerge from this
bankruptcy reorganization.amfanatl .

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Visit the AFA website at
http://www.alpa.

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Our actual results
could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any
forward-looking statement.

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Regulations may change and negatively affect
demand for our products. Virtually all of Mesaba's profits have been transferred to MAIR
Holdings, which had $120 million in cash and equivalent assets when
Mesaba filed for bankruptcy .