MDA launches new Commercial Property Transport Searches

Richmond, B.C. - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a provider of essential information solutions, announced today it has launched three new transport network searches essential for urban commercial property transactions in a number of locations across England and Wales, through its U.K. subsidiary SearchFlow.

MDA already delivers a wide range of content via leading edge technology to residential and commercial legal professionals and Home Information Pack providers for due diligence on property and financial transactions. Furthering our offerings, MDA will provide commercial conveyancers access to specialized searches to expedite closing commercial properties.

With this new range of Transport Searches, we are able to provide commercial conveyancers with greater detail on important issues-both above and below ground-that could affect the site, such as access, ground stability, rights of way, etc.

About MDA

MDA provides advanced information solutions that capture and process vast amounts of data, produce essential information, and improve the decision making and operational performance of business and government organizations worldwide.

Focused on markets and customers with strong repeat business potential, MDA delivers a broad spectrum of information solutions, ranging from complex operational systems, to tailored information services, to electronic information products.

MDA employs more than 3,000 people in locations across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The Company's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol TSX:MDA.

Related Websites:
www.mdacorporation.com
www.searchflow.co.uk

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements and information, which reflect the current view of MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. with respect to future events and financial performance. Any such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and MDA's actual results of operations could differ materially from historical results or current expectations. Additional information on these and other potential factors that could affect MDA's financial results are detailed in documents filed from time to time with the applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities.

The Toronto Stock Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the form or content of this release.