PRESS RELEASE


Airport Systems International, Inc.
11300 West 89th Street
Overland Park, Kansas 66214
U.S.A. 913-495-2614
Fax:  913-492-0870

Contact:    Thomas C. Cargin
            Vice President - Finance and Administration
            Phone Number:  913-495-2614

              AIRPORT SYSTEMS COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF DCI, INC.

                      KARL GEMPERLI NAMED PRESIDENT OF DCI.

      OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (February 8, 2000) Airport Systems International,
Inc. (AMEX: ASY) today announced that it has completed the previously announced
transaction to acquire 100% of the stock of DCI, Inc. and all of the assets of
KHC, LLC, a related entity. The acquisition was completed substantially in
accordance with the terms previously announced. The transaction was financed
through a loan facility from Bank of America. The Company also completed the
previously reported investment from Kansas City Equity Partners to fund its new
strategic direction of diversification into electronic systems and contract
assembly services.

      Mr. Keith Cowan,  President and Chief  Executive  Officer also announced
that Mr.  Karl  Gemperli  (35) has  joined  DCI,  Inc.  as  President  of that
subsidiary.  Mr. Cowan stated,  "We are extremely pleased to have Mr. Gemperli
to  lead  the  growth  initiatives  at DCI.  Karl's  extensive  background  in
manufacturing  management makes him ideal for this assignment,  and will allow
the rest of  Airport  Systems'  management  team to  continue  to focus on the
expansive set of opportunities in the navigation aids business."

      Mr. Cowan continued, "The acquisition of DCI, Inc. represents an important
milestone for Airport Systems. It provides an additional growth path for the
Company and the foundation for future acquisitions in the contract manufacturing
and proprietary electronics products markets. In addition, we anticipate
excellent opportunities for growth in the Airport Systems' navigation aids
business and will continue to aggressively pursue this market."

      Airport Systems International, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of
electronic components, sub-assemblies and systems and a marketer of electronic
contract assembly services. Its aerospace unit designs, manufactures, markets
and installs ground based radio navigation systems (navaids) and airfield
lighting to aid the in-flight navigation and ground movement of aircraft. These
products are used worldwide to guide the navigation of aircraft in various
phases of a flight and in all visibility conditions. Additionally, the Company's
DCI subsidiary provides contract electronic manufacturing services and custom
liquid crystal display devices.