Piaggio Aero Adds Western Aircraft to its Avanti Authorized Service Center Network

Boise, Idaho – February 8th, 2010 - Western Aircraft of Greenwich AeroGroup has been selected by Piaggio Aero to become an Avanti Authorized Service Center. Piaggio Avanti aircraft owners and operators will now have an additional service facility in the western United States to assist them with maintenance, modifications, avionics and interior refurbishments.

Western Aircraft has met or exceeded Piaggio’s authorized service center requirements including, specialized tooling & equipment, technical data, consumables and factory training. Located in Boise Idaho, the Company is also an authorized service center for Honeywell, Rockwell Collins, Universal, and Pratt & Whitney and will be offering manufacturer’s warranty services, 24/7 AOG support/road crew dispatch and parts expedite services along with its complete array of MRO and FBO capabilities.

“Being selected by Piaggio as an Avanti authorized service center speaks volume for the service standards and technical expertise we have built over the years,” commented Brian Rehberg, VP of Aircraft Services at Western Aircraft. “We are delighted to be a part of the Piaggio support network and look forward to providing world class support and services to aircraft owners and operators,” he added.

Piaggio Avanti owners and operators can start taking advantage of Western Aircraft’s support and services by dialing the Company’s “24/7 hot line” at 1-800-333-3442 or by visiting www.westair.com.