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Ranger Aerospace Launches Ranger AeroDesign: New Engineering Unit Headed by Mr. Fida Waishek

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October 14, 2008

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IRVING, Texas, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ — Ranger Aerospace & Aeronautics,
Inc. announced today the launch of a new aerospace engineering business
unit, Ranger AeroDesign, to provide comprehensive technical services and
adjunct engineering staffing solutions to OEMs, FBOs, prime contractors,
and aircraft modification centers in both the fixed-wing and rotary-wing
markets. The new subsidiary will operate as an integrated engineering
organization within Ranger Aerospace, functioning as an independent
business unit and acting as a catalyst for service growth, products and STC
development, and competitive advantage. Internally, Ranger AeroDesign will
support engineering requirements for Texas Aviation Services, and
Integrated Flight Systems, both based at Meacham Field in Fort Worth TX,
and other companies acquired by Ranger Aerospace.

Ranger AeroDesign will be headed by Mr. Fida Waishek, formerly the
Director of Engineering for Heli-Dyne Systems, Inc. and later Heli-One USA.
Mr. Waishek is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington,
obtaining both B.S. and M.S. degrees in Engineering, with over twenty-two
years of demonstrated leadership in the design, development and
certification of complex aircraft systems and avionics. Waishek’s
background includes four-axis autopilot systems, electronic flight
instrument systems, radar, sonar and weapon systems, plus a variety of
advanced communication, navigation, reconnaissance and sensory equipment
for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.

Steve Townes, CEO of Ranger Aerospace said: “The roll-out of Ranger
AeroDesign is an integral part of our business strategy to grow the largest
and best independent helicopter technical services company in the South.”
He added, “By eventually becoming an ODA, this engineering investment will
increase our competitive advantages, and better serve our customers.”

“Ranger AeroDesign will deliver expert engineering services for the
VIP, Law Enforcement, Government, ENG, Offshore, and EMS markets, while
pursuing the goal of FAA ODA certification,” said Fida Waishek, Vice
President of Ranger AeroDesign. “Our team of senior engineers and
specialists will draw on extensive working experience with major commercial
and military aircraft and helicopter programs to develop and certify
innovative products and engineering solutions, using computer aided design,
parametric solid modeling, and the latest analytical tools and
technologies.”

Ranger Aerospace, with offices in Irving TX, is a privately held
investment and management holding company that partners with private equity
institutions to acquire and grow companies in aviation services and
aerospace support operations. In addition to this new Engineering business
unit, Ranger also owns Texas Aviation Services, Inc., Integrated Flight
Systems, Inc., and Platinum Aviation Group. Ranger and its co-investors add
value to acquired companies via seasoned veterans experienced in aviation
services, aerospace programs, engineering, finance, corporate development,
MIS, marketing & strategic planning, Total Quality Management, mergers &
acquisitions, post- merger integration, and turnarounds.

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