Aviation Distributors Inc. Appoints Adonias Lucero as Director of Quality Assurance.

Business Editors & Aviation Writers

LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2001

Aviation Distributors Inc. (OTCBB:ADIN), a leading aircraft parts redistributor and provider of inventory management services to major commercial airlines worldwide, has appointed Adonias Lucero as director of quality assurance, effective immediately.

Lucero has been an associate of the company for three years as quality assurance inspector and, more recently, director of quality material contracts. He brings more than 10 years of professional experience in aircraft maintenance to his new position, holds an Airframe and Powerplant license, and has extensive knowledge of federal aviation regulations, industry standards and technical publications.

Commenting on the appointment, William D. King, chairman and chief executive officer of the company, remarked: "We are pleased to have Adonias Lucero direct our quality assurance department, currently composed of three highly qualified Airframe and Powerplant licensed inspectors. He will also work closely with our aviation safety and quality consultant, Mr. Joseph Zogbi, of Aviation Safety Inc.

"In addition to our ISO 9000, ASA0056 and NADCAP certifications, Mr. Lucero's experience and leadership skills contribute significantly to ADI's continued commitment to be the industry quality assurance leader."

Aviation Distributors Inc. is one of the world's 10 largest aircraft part redistributors and inventory management service providers to major commercial airlines worldwide with agents in the United States, the United Kingdom, and throughout Europe, Australia, India, Jordan, Indonesia and Chile, with its headquarters in Lake Forest.

Statements in this news release that relate to future plans, financial results or projections, events or performance are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The company's actual results and financial position could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including but not limited to, the price and availability of aircraft parts and other materials, successful execution of the company's expansion plans, impact of competition, the availability of additional financing and other risks and uncertainties described fully in the company's Form 10-KSB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of the most recent 10-KSB are available from Aviation Distributors' Investor Relations department.