CSI Still Flying High After 25 Years; CSI Aviation Services -- The Nation's Oldest Air Charter Management Company -- Celebrates 25th Anniversary.

Business Editors/Travel Writers

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 13, 2004

In 1979, Colonel Allen Weh established CSI Aviation Services Inc. (CSI) as a worldwide air charter management company headquartered in Albuquerque, N.M. In 2004, CSI will mark a milestone as it celebrates 25 years in business. Since its inception, CSI has gone from five employees to 30 employees and has annual sales that top $40 million as well as various departments to manage its range of air charter services.

Throughout the years, CSI has developed relationships with a wide range of air carriers to give its customers a broad range of air charter transportation options, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition, CSI's reputation for efficiency, integrity and customer service has made it the choice for customers including multinational corporations, the entertainment industry, the NCAA and several federal agencies. CSI has access to thousands of aircraft to provide transportation for corporate business jet and airliner travel. CSI also represents 12 major air carriers to the Department of Defense for military transportation. For any customer, CSI can support requirements ranging from one person to groups of thousands requiring multiple aircraft.

"Over the past 25 years, CSI Aviation Services has become synonymous with experience and the highest level of customer service," said CSI COO Chip Parker. "We extend our thanks to all of our clients, partners and vendors for 25 great years."

With air charter travel, travelers save travel time and enjoy luxuries often not available on commercial flights. Flights are normally direct and a company has its choice of departure and arrival times. CSI can accommodate virtually any special request that adds value to corporate flights including customized logo headrests and napkins, special foods, open bars, china service, etched glasses, specific magazines and newspapers, hot towels and employee gifts.

Over the past 25 years, CSI has forged ahead with initiatives and partnerships to broaden the services it offers and the industries it serves including:

1983    CSI created a department to handle airline and military
        services for major and supplemental U.S. carriers.

1997    CSI began offering cargo services to companies and freight
        forwarders. CSI now offers cargo services as a supplemental
        service to our customers.

1998    CSI began including aircraft leasing and maintenance for
        special requirements. CSI can provide organizations with
        dedicated aircraft of any type on a fully maintained basis.
        This can be with or without crews and for a short or long-term
        lease.

2002    CSI created the Charter Rewards Program to reward repeat
        customers.

2003    CSI created the Global Charter Center Program to assist
        corporations in the management and centralized procurement of
        worldwide air charters.

CSI has also been recognized by Martiz' Pinnacles of Excellence Program for four of the five years that the program has been in existence, and has recently been named a preferred provider by Rosenbluth Travel Services, recently acquired by American Express.

Founded in 1979, CSI has long-established relationships with Part 135 and Part 121 operators. CSI was recently named one of New Mexico's Private 100 -- a list of New Mexico's largest privately held companies. For more information, visit www.airchartertravel.com or call 505-761-9000.