Alpine Elects Joseph O. Etchart to Board of Directors.

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PROVO, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 9, 2002

Alpine Air Express, Inc., (OTCBB:ALPE) a leading provider of regional air cargo transport and logistics services, today announced that it has elected Joseph O. Etchart, to its Board of Directors. Mr. Etchart will replace former Board member, Richard Rowack, who has left to pursue personal interests. The total number of Alpine Board members stands at five.

Mr. Etchart most recently served as Alpine's Director of Public and Investor Relations. He is also President and CEO of Hinsdale Land Company, a real estate and agricultural enterprise in Montana. Since 1985, Mr. Etchart has served on the Board of Directors and is former Chairman of the Board of Montana Livestock Ag Credit, one of the premier agricultural lending institutions in the Pacific Northwest. He also served two terms as President of the Washington, D.C. based National Public Lands Council, where he was involved in the legislative and regulatory process associated with federal land commodity production. In addition, he has held numerous civic, political and appointed posts including Campaign Finance Chairman during the first successful election of Montana Governor Marc Racicot. Mr. Etchart received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Carroll College in 1970 and is an active member of numerous organizations including the Knights of Columbus.

Eugene Mallette, CEO of Alpine Air Express, commented: "We are delighted to have Joe join our Board. His significant leadership and Board experience, coupled with his extensive knowledge of aviation and Alpine Air, will be an extremely valuable addition to the Company. We look forward to his active involvement in our strategic growth and development."

Alpine also announced today that Michael Dancy will replace Mr. Etchart as Alpine's internal Public and Investor Relations Coordinator. Mr. Dancy is Managing Partner of M. E. Dancy & Associates, an executive management consulting firm. Mr. Dancy's extensive aviation and program management experience includes serving as Regional Engineering Manager at Boeing North America and Program Manager at McDonnell Douglas. He received a Master of Science degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering from California Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo.

Founded in 1975, Alpine Air Express operates 24 aircraft to provide competitively priced scheduled air cargo flights throughout the Western United States. The Company has an established client base that includes various contract operations for the United States Postal Service, freight forwarders, and other cargo and logistics firms. Alpine provides superior "on time" performance and reliability, together with the flexibility to adapt quickly to the growing frequency and capacity requirements of its clients.