PRESS RELEASE

April 16, 2004

West Star Purchases Timberline Aviation

GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO– West Star Aviation of Grand Junction, Colorado purchased the assets of Timberline Aviation (also of Grand Junction) on April 16, 2004. According to West Star President Bob Barry, the company purchased Timberline as a strategic move to secure military and general aviation fueling business.

“There has not historically been enough fuel business in Grand Junction to sustain two fueling operations, “ he said. “We purchased Timberline mainly for the military fueling business, but we also expect our general aviation fuel volumes to increase because we intend to keep fuel prices regionally competitive.” In a letter to Timberline customers, Barry promised to maintain the fuel price margins and aircraft tie down rates that customers had experienced with Timberline.

West Star Aviation is a full-service repair, maintenance, and modification facility specializing in Learjets, Hawkers, Falcons, and Cessna Conquests and Citations. Located adjacent to the 10,500 foot runway at Walker Field in Grand Junction, Colorado, West Star also provides avionics installation and repair and paint and interior refurbishment for aircraft up to Challenger and Falcon 2000 in size. The company employs over 325 skilled technicians and support staff and is recognized industry-wide for its technical expertise and commitment to superior customer service.

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