INDUSTRY GREAT/AVIATION COLUMNIST TO HOST 2008 NEWSLETTER

July 17, 2007
Ralph Hood to Share Insight with Aviation Industry Expo!

Burnsville, MN (July 17, 2007) – Cygnus Expositions, the tradeshow division of business-to-business media leader Cygnus Business Media, welcomes humorist Ralph Hood as contributor to the newsletter of Aviation Industry Expo, March 18-20, 2008 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

From his monthly column in Airport Business (and its predecessor FBO, dating back to 1986) to his appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Ralph Hood has made his mark on the aviation industry.  Born and raised in coastal Georgia, Hood graduated from Clemson University then became a commercial pilot and aircraft salesman/sales manager in Alabama.  Today, he is a full-time professional speaker and award-winning writer. 

Currently, Hood is a current contributor to Airport Business Magazine, Flight Training Magazine, Convention South and Foundation for Economic Education. 

Starting September, Aviation Industry Expo exhibitors will receive monthly updates and insight from Aviation Industry Expo, featuring a column by Ralph Hood.  This column will also be posted on the web at www.AviationIndustryExpo.com. Aviation Industry Expo 2008 will be held March 18 – 20, 2008 at the Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, Texas.  For more information about the 2008 Aviation Industry Expo, visit www.AviationIndustryExpo.com.

Aviation Industry Expo is owned and produced by Cygnus Expositions and is part of the Cygnus Aviation & Transportation Group, which includes the leading industry publications Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Airport Business, and Ground Support Worldwide.  Cygnus Expositions is a division of business-to-business media leader Cygnus Business Media.

Cygnus Business Media reaches nearly 15 million business owners, executives and professionals annually through its portfolio of over 200 media products.   Its four distinct divisions - Cygnus Publishing, Cygnus Expositions, Cygnus Interactive and Cygnus Custom Marketing - provide comprehensive, integrated advertising and marketing programs for Cygnus’ valued customers and clients. The company's leading business publications, tradeshows, conferences, Web sites, online products and custom marketing capabilities enhance brand identity, generate sales leads, and build product awareness as they strengthen customer/client relationships.  For more information on about Cygnus Business Media, visit www.cygnusb2b.com.