Cygnus Business Media Launches Airfield Operations Area -AOA- Conference and Exhibition; Industry Exposition Will Be First for AOA Managers.

FORT ATKINSON, Wis. -- Cygnus Business Media, one of the nation's leading business-to-business media companies, announced today that it will launch Airfield Operations Area (AOA) Conference & Exhibition at the Four Points Sheraton in Milwaukee, Wisconsin April 17 - 19, 2005. Located next to General Mitchell International Airport, the show will be a first for the aviation industry and provide a comprehensive look at all disciplines of airfield operations. Cygnus' Airport Business magazine will host the event open to exhibitors and attendees who service operations like pavement, signage, snow removal, lighting, perimeter fencing, runway incursions, safety, security and more.

"The exhibit floor will include both indoor and outdoor space for exhibitors that support airfield operations," says Paul Bowers, Group Publisher of Airport Business magazine. "Rarely do airport operation and maintenance managers have the opportunity to inspect larger pieces of equipment at trade shows when limited to indoor space. AOA will overcome this shortcoming."

Conferences and panel discussions will be held in conjunction with the exposition and led by industry leaders focusing on challenges, trends and issues that affect airfield operations such as snow removal, runway maintenance, lighting and friction testing. For more details please contact Paul Bowers or Bryan Bazan at 1-800-547-7407.

"Exhibitors will have the unique ability to network with members of this important group of decision makers who manage AOA operations and who are looking for ways to make their airports function more safely and efficiently," adds Bowers.

Cygnus Business Media's aviation market is one of the most comprehensive in the industry serving airport managers, aviation services professionals and aircraft maintenance technicians. The company produces Aviation Industry Week (AIW), the premier international conference and trade show dedicated to the business of aviation. The event is host to the Aviation Services and Suppliers Supershow, GSE International Expo, the National Air Transportation Association's (NATA) Annual Convention, and the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association's (PAMA) Annual Aviation Maintenance Symposium.

Cygnus Business Media is a leading, diversified business-to-business media company with a portfolio of over 200 media products reaching five million professionals annually within 15 major markets. Its four distinct divisions - Cygnus Publishing, Cygnus Expositions, Cygnus Interactive and Cygnus Custom Marketing - provide comprehensive, integrated advertising and marketing programs for Cygnus' valued customers and clients. The company's leading business publications, trade shows, conferences, Web sites, online products and custom marketing capabilities enhance brand identity, generate sales leads, and build product awareness as they strengthen customer/client relationships. For more information on how Cygnus Business Media can help you achieve your advertising and marketing objectives, visit www.cygnusb2b.com.