McKECHNIE AEROSPACE AFTERMARKET GROUP NAMES MICHAEL WILSON AS MANAGER, EUROPEAN SALES

Leading Supplier of Value-Added PMAs and Supply Chain Partner to World¹s Airlines and MROs Adding Additional Depth to Customer Support

Reno, Nevada (July 23, 2003) ­ McKechnie Aerospace's Aftermarket Group has added Michael Wilson as Manager, European Sales.  In his new position, Mr. Wilson reports directly to Malcolm McKay, President of Arger and head of sales for the Aftermarket Group, assuming responsibility for managing the company¹s sales and sales support activities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Prior to joining McKechnie Aerospace, Mr. Wilson was most recently with Aero Technics as Director of Commercial Sales and Marketing.  In addition, Mr. Wilson has served as Manger of European Operations for GE Engine Services, Sales Director (Europe, Middle East and Africa) for FLS Aerospace, Sales Manager of Air New Zealand, as well as Senior Product Support Engineer for Dowty Aerospace.  In total, Mr. Wilson has over 25 years aerospace technical, sales and sales support experience.

Mr. McKay commented that, "Adding Michael to our organization is part of our global expansion program.  As the head of our European sales and sales support team, he¹ll play an integral role in shaping the future of ourairline, operator, and MRO support programs. Michael is exceptionally knowledgeable about airline operations and technology, and will be a tremendous asset as we develop new ways to make a positive impact on our customers' bottom lines through Solutioneering."

McKechnie Aerospace's Aftermarket Group is formed from heritage companies Aero Quality, Arger and HASCO.  The Aftermarket Group specializes in supporting airlines, operators, and MROs with a wide range of products and supply-chain support.  In addition to offering traditional supply-chain services, McKechnie Aerospace offers extensive value-added PMA support and, through its various operating groups and a process called Solutioneering, is also in the forefront of product development and enhancement to better meet the realities of operational use.

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