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Everett, WA (April 5, 2013) ― On Friday, March 29, 2013, WA Governor Jay Inslee, State Representatives Judy Warnick (13th District, Moses Lake), Matt Manweller (13th District, Ellensburg), and Jeff Morris (40th District), Grant County International Airport Executive Director Patrick Jones and other community leaders gathered at the new Moses Lake Division of Aviation Technical Services (ATS) to celebrate its expansion to Moses Lake and over 50 new aerospace jobs in Washington state. With its two separate hangar facilities in Everett and one in Moses Lake, ATS is now the largest MRO on the U.S. West Coast and one of the largest suppliers of MRO services in North America. Governor Inslee pledged support of aerospace companies like ATS and discussed funding for the STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) Program and others to train future workers in the aviation sector. “The best planes and the best aerospace workers come from right here in Washington,” said Gov. Inslee. “We’ll make sure it stays that way by investing in the education of our aerospace workers and making sure our kids are trained in the STEM fields that companies like ATS need,” he stated. “It’s very exciting to see the Port, the community of Moses Lake, the county and the state come together and provide these good, family wage jobs here in Grant County,” said Rep. Warnick to a crowd of about 100 ATS workers, dignitaries, customers, and invited guests. “ATS has worked in close partnership with Big Bend Community College and their AMT Program to develop the next generation of aviation workers for Washington state companies like ours,” added Matt Yerbic, ATS President and CEO. The company anticipates adding another 100 over the next two years, depending on customer projects. These skilled labor jobs are in addition to the 1,000 ATS provides in the Everett community. The ribbon‐cutting event provided customers and guests the opportunity to view the newly‐renovated, 102,000 square foot facility at the south end of Grant County International Airport. The hangar, currently being refurbished thanks to grants from the Department of Commerce’s Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) and Grant County, fits up to eight narrow‐body aircraft or a combination of up to three wide‐bodies. About Aviation Technical Services   Since opening in 1970, ATS has been providing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial and military transport jet aircraft. From a base of operations in Washington State (Everett and Moses Lake), FAA Class IV and EASA 145 certifications enable ATS to perform MRO services on virtually any aircraft in the world. Today, ATS is home to more than 1,000 employees who work together to support a global customer base across five major business platforms: Airframe Services; Components Services; Engineering/ Manufacturing Support; Aircraft on Ground (AOG) Services; Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) Completions/ Maintenance Support. For more information, visit atsmro.com.

from ATS Expands to become the largest MRO on U.S. West Coast

Everett, WA (March 20, 2013) – Aviation Technical Services(ATS) and Aviointeriors have agreed to develop a business relationship in support of seat installation activity of Aviointeriors’ seats for airline customers. This agreement marks a first step in building a relationship that will provide airlines with seamless support for seat installation on both newly‐delivered aircraft and in‐services fleets. It combines Aviation Technical Services’ extensive experience in aircraft interior installation and modification with Aviointeriors’ creative design and manufacturing history. Aviation Technical Services is an aircraft and component Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services provider headquartered in Everett, Washington. Aviointeriors is an aircraft seat and interiors furniture designer and manufacturer headquartered in Latina, Italy. “We are very pleased to be working together with ATS. Their expertise and state‐of‐the‐art facilities will provide a great onsite support for Aviointeriors,” says Franco Mancassola, Aviointeriors Vice‐Chairman. Matt Yerbic, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aviation Technical Services, adds, “This represents an exciting opportunity for ATS to work directly with Aviointeriors and their airline customers to ensure support is available for interior installation needs.” About Aviation Technical Services Since opening in 1970, ATS has been providing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial and military transport jet aircraft. From a base of operations in Washington State (Everett and Moses Lake), FAA Class IV and EASA 145 certifications enable ATS to perform MRO services on virtually any aircraft in the world. Today, ATS is home to more than 1,000 employees who work together to support a global customer base across five major business platforms: Airframe Services; Components Services; Engineering/Manufacturing Support; Aircraft on Ground (AOG) Services; Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) Completions/Maintenance Support. atsmro.com ATS Contact: Jon Morgan, Director‐Sales and Marketing(425) 423‐4283  jon.morgan@atsmro.com About Aviointeriors Founded in 1971, Aviointeriorsis one of the world’s leading aircraft seat manufacturers and counts, amongst its clients, most of the major international airlines. Aviointeriors expertise for the innovativeness of its design and the quality of its many types of aircraft seats in all classes is well known. Recently, in partnership with the prestigious car manufacturer Lamborghini, Aviointeriors has developed a new, light economy seat, the Leonardo, which has already been described by some press in the industry, as the possible seat of the future. Aviointeriors Contact: Franco Mancassola, Aviointeriors Vice‐Chairmanf.mancassola@aviointeriors.it

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Everett, WA (February 1, 2013) ― Aviation Technical Services (ATS) announced today that it has received a 2012 Boeing Performance Excellence Award for work performed by its Component Services business unit. The Boeing Company issues the award annually to recognize suppliers who have achieved superior performance. ATS maintained a Gold composite performance rating for each month of the 12‐month performance period, of October 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. This is the third consecutive year that ATS has achieved a Gold level Boeing Performance Excellence Award. This year, Boeing recognized 594 suppliers who achieved either a Gold or Silver level Boeing Performance Excellence Award. ATS is one of only 153 suppliers to receive the Gold level of recognition. “ATS works hard every day to meet or exceed our customers’ expectations and it’s rewarding when one of our major customers takes the time to recognize those efforts,” says Michael Beck, VP/GM ATS Component Services Division. ATS supplies component MRO services, on‐site support and machining services to Boeing for its commercial aircraft fleet (including the B787) and military derivatives. Boeing has been a valued customer for more than 15 years. About Aviation Technical Services Since opening in 1970, ATS has been providing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial and military transport jet aircraft. From a base of operations in Washington State (Everett and Moses Lake), FAA Class IV and EASA 145 certifications enable ATS to perform MRO services on virtually any aircraft in the world. Today, ATS is home to more than 1,000 employees who work together to support a global customer base across five major business platforms: Airframe Services; Components Services; Engineering/ Manufacturing Support; Aircraft on Ground (AOG) Services; Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) Completions/ Maintenance Support. Visit us at atsmro.com and www.atscomponents.com. For more information on the Boeing Performance Excellence Award, visit http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/doingbiz/supplier_portal/bpea.html.

from ATS Receives Gold Boeing Performance Excellence Award for 3rd Consecutive Year

Everett, WA, February 14, 2011 – Aviation Technical Services (ATS) has been awarded the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) certification. The GACA certification allows ATS to pursue opportunities in performing heavy maintenance and installations of interior furnishings, entertainment systems, antennas and cameras on Boeing 737 series aircraft flying or to fly under registration of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Within the last 12 months, ATS achieved certifications with United Arab Emirates (UAE) CAR 145, China CAAC (Component Services), and renewed certification to AS9110 and ISO 9001:2000. These are in addition to FAA, EASA and Bermuda Repair Station certifications ATS previously achieved. “We continue to be proactive in responding to our customer’s needs in providing MRO services to the world wide market,” says Philip Fields, ATS VP Business Development. “This additional certification means more operators will be able to take advantage of our close proximity adjacent the aircraft OEM such as performing post delivery modification work before their aircraft enters service”. About Aviation Technical Services Since opening in 1970, ATS has been providing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial and military transport jet aircraft. ATS list of certification achievements include: FAA Class IV Repair Station (HN6R593N); EASA Repair Station (145.4942); Bermuda DCA AMO DDA/AMO/201; CAAC (F00100532); GACA AMO-337F; Quality Management System AS 9110 and ISO 9001:2000. ATS services include airframe heavy and medium checks and structural modifications, complete component MRO, paint such as narrow and widebody / corporate / fleet campaigns, defense drop-in & depot level MRO, and business jet interior refurbishment. ATS also performs specialty services and projects such as winglet installations on 737/757/767 aircraft, Wi-Fi & IFE installations, 737 Classic extreme makeover, Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) interior installations and passenger to freighter conversions.

from Aviation Technical Services Receives Kingdom of Saudi Arabia GACA AMO-337F Certification

Everett, WA, (January 24, 2011) – Aviation Technical Services (ATS) today announced that it has received a 2010 Boeing Performance Excellence Award for work performed by its Component Services business unit. The Boeing Company issues the award annually to recognize suppliers who have achieved superior performance. ATS maintained a Gold composite performance rating for each month of the 12-month performance period, of October 1, 2009, to September 30, 2010. This year, Boeing recognized 558 suppliers who achieved either a Gold or Silver level Boeing Performance Excellence Award. ATS is one of only 141 suppliers to receive the Gold level of recognition. “This is an extremely important award for ATS, but more so for our employees,” says Greg Buller, ATS GM/VP Component Services. “I believe this gold award recognizes the dedication and high standards our employee’s consistently maintain in their daily routines which is absolutely essential for achieving the level of quality and on-time performance our customers need for the long-term. I am extremely proud of our team.” ATS is an aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul company (MRO) providing comprehensive component services to Boeing for their 717, 737, 747, 757, 767, 777 and 787 aircraft. For more information on the Boeing Performance Excellence Award, visit http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/doingbiz/supplier_portal/bpea.html   About Aviation Technical Services Since opening in 1970, ATS has been providing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial and military transport jet aircraft. ATS list of certification achievements include: FAA Class IV Repair Station (HN6R593N); EASA Repair Station (145.4942); Bermuda DCA AMO DDA/AMO/201; CAAC (F00100532); GACA AMO-337F; Quality Management System AS 9110 and ISO 9001:2000. ATS services include airframe heavy and medium checks and structural modifications, complete component MRO, paint such as narrow and widebody / corporate / fleet campaigns, defense drop-in & depot level MRO, and business jet interior refurbishment. ATS also performs specialty services and projects such as winglet installations on 737/757/767 aircraft, Wi-Fi & IFE installations, 737 Classic extreme makeover, Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) interior installations and passenger to freighter conversions. www.atsmro.com, www.atscapes.com, www.atscomponents.com

from Aviation Technical Services receives gold Boeing Performance Excellence Award

Everett, WA, September 30, 2010 – Aviation Technical Services (ATS) has been awarded the United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) CAR 145 certification. The certification was granted as a pre-requisite to ATS performing work installing the Lumexis FTTS™ Inflight Entertainment System on forty four (44) flydubai post-delivery modification (PDM) 737-800 aircraft beginning in October 2010. PDM work includes adding or modifying a feature/features of the aircraft (such as interiors, paint and IFE) coming out of production from the OEM and prior to being delivered to the customer or entering service. “This, in addition to the China CAAC certification we received earlier this year, further demonstrates ATS commitment in supporting a worldwide market place,” says Landon Nitschke, ATS VP of Operations. “We are very excited to start the flydubai IFE program and demonstrate our world class high quality and performance on yet another aircraft modification program.” ATS is located just 30 miles from Boeing’s narrowbody aircraft production facility and adjacent to Boeing’s widebody production facility on Paine Field in Everett, Washington. “Installing Lumexis IFE systems on flydubai aircraft is an excellent example of PDM work we’re targeting in our campaign to take advantage of our close proximity,” says Philip Fields, ATS VP Business Development. About Aviation Technical Services Since opening in 1970, ATS has been providing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial and military transport jet aircraft. ATS list of certification achievements include: FAA Class IV Repair Station (HN6R593N); EASA Repair Station (145.4942); Bermuda DCA AMO DDA/AMO/201; CAAC (F00100532); GACA AMO-337F; Quality Management System AS 9110 and ISO 9001:2000. ATS services include airframe heavy and medium checks and structural modifications, complete component MRO, paint such as narrow and widebody / corporate / fleet campaigns, defense drop-in & depot level MRO, and business jet interior refurbishment. ATS also performs specialty services and projects such as winglet installations on 737/757/767 aircraft, Wi-Fi & IFE installations, 737 Classic extreme makeover, Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) interior installations and passenger to freighter conversions.

from Aviation Technical Services Receives United Arab Emirates GCAA CAR 145 Certification

Everett, WA, July 1, 2010 – Aviation Technical Services (ATS) has been awarded the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) Certification number F00100532 for the repair of components on aircraft operating under Chinese registration. The CAAC Certification provides for the repair of components in ATA Chapters 21, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 49, 52, 54, 57, 71 and 73. ATS redelivers more than 6,500 components per year to 90 customers worldwide and has over 20,000 approved part numbers. “When our customers voice their needs, we not only listen but we do our best to take results oriented action,” says Greg Buller, ATS GM/VP Component Services. “Obtaining CAAC certification is another example of how we are working to simplify and consolidate our customers’ supply chain when it comes to component repair and modification. Now, customers can use our component services when CAAC certification is required.” This certification not only enables us to participate in one of the world’s fastest growing markets, it makes life easier for airlines and operators to obtain parts because we can now participate in those arrangements directly or indirectly requiring sources with CAAC certification.” As the eighth largest MRO provider on the Pacific Rim located close to the worlds largest aircraft OEM, ATS is in a prime position to enhance the proliferation of components to airlines, brokers, OEM’s and companies in international pooling arrangements sharing parts across multiple continents in support of the Asian aviation industry. About Aviation Technical Services As a provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial and military transport jet aircraft, ATS list of certification achievements include FAA Class IV Repair Station; Quality Management System AS 9110 and ISO 9001:2000 EASA Repair Station; and Bermuda DCA Approved Maintenance Organization. ATS services include airframe heavy & medium checks & structural modifications, complete component MRO, paint such as narrow & widebody / corporate / fleet campaigns, defense drop-in & depot level MRO, and business jet interior refurbishment. ATS also performs specialty services and projects such as 737-300 Classic life extension program, winglet installations on 737/757/767 aircraft, Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) interior installations and passenger to freighter conversions. atsmro.com/ATS can be visited at MRO Asia in Singapore November 2-4, 2010, booth #523.

from Aviation Technical Services Receives China CAAC Certification

Everett, WA, (May 12, 2010) – Aviation Technical Services (ATS) and Sojitz Corporation of Japan have reached a five year agreement to promote aircraft heavy maintenance and modification of Japanese registered aircraft in North America. In one of the first objectives of their agreement, ATS and Sojitz will take advantage of ATS being located near Boeing’s widebody aircraft production facility on Paine Field, and Sojitz being Boeing’s International Services Contractor in Japan, by targeting work in modification of Japanese post delivery aircraft coming off the production line. The agreement also includes Sojitz sponsorship of ATS (the eighth largest third party MRO company in the world) for obtaining Japan’s JCAB certification. ATS’ current list of certification achievements include: FAA Class IV Repair Station; Quality Management System AS 9110 and ISO 9001:2000 EASA Repair Station; and Bermuda DCA Approved. ATS is also working to obtain China’s CAAC certification in the second quarter of 2010. About Sojitz Corporation Sojitz is an integrated global Japanese trading company representing numerous industries such as autos, aircraft, textiles, apparel and chemical, worldwide. Sojitz Corporation of America annual sales exceed $7 billion annually and parent Sojitz Corporation annual sales are approximately $54 billion. Sojitz has represented Boeing Commercial Airplane sales to Japanese airlines for 50 years. About Aviation Technical Services As a provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial and military transport jet aircraft, ATS list of certification achievements include FAA Class IV Repair Station; Quality Management System AS 9110 and ISO 9001:2000 EASA Repair Station; and Bermuda DCA Approved Maintenance Organization. ATS services include airframe heavy & medium checks & structural modifications, complete component MRO, paint such as narrow & widebody / corporate / fleet campaigns, defense drop-in & depot level MRO, and business jet interior refurbishment. ATS also performs specialty services and projects such as 737-300 Classic life extension program, winglet installations on 737/757/767 aircraft, Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) interior installations and passenger to freighter conversions. atsmro.com/ATS can be visited at MRO Asia in Singapore November 2-4, 2010, booth #523.

from Aviation Technical Services and Sojitz Corporation Enter 5 year Agreement to Promote Aircraft Maintenance & Modification on Japanese Aircraft

Everett, WA, November 6, 2009 – On October 16, 2009, Aviation Technical Services, Inc (ATS) successfully completed installation of the first shipset of winglets on Hawaiian Airlines 767-300ER aircraft and is due to deliver the second installed set in mid November. Per contract executed in September 2009, ATS is to install eight shipsets of Aviation Partner Boeing winglets on Hawaiian Airlines 767-300ER aircraft over the next several months in it’s facility in Everett, WA. “We are extremely pleased to be assisting Hawaiian Airlines with the installation of winglets on their 767-300ER aircraft and look forward to demonstrating the expertise and experience our mechanics and engineers have gained through execution of other winglet installation programs, “ says ATS VP of Operations Phil Bathurst. Having installed some of the first APB prototype winglets on 737 aircraft, ATS has been installing APB winglets on Boeing aircraft longer than most companies in the world. In addition to the Hawaiian Airlines 767-300ER program, ATS has installed some 130 shipsets of winglets on 737, 757 and C-32 aircraft for companies such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Continental Airlines, COPA Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airlines, Virgin Express (now Brussels Airlines), and the U.S. Air Force. About Hawaiian Airlines Now in its 80th year of continuous service in Hawaii, Hawaiian is the state’s biggest and longest-serving airline, and the second largest provider of passenger air service between Hawaii and the U.S. mainland. Hawaiian offers nonstop service to Hawaii from more U.S. gateway cities than any other airline (ten), as well as service to Australia, American Samoa and Tahiti. Hawaiian also provides approximately 160 daily jet flights among the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (AMEX and PCX: HA). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com. About Aviation Technical Services   As a provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial and military transport jet aircraft, ATS list of certification achievements include FAA Class IV Repair Station; Quality Management System AS 9110 and ISO 9001:2000 EASA Repair Station; and Bermuda DCA Approved Maintenance Organization. ATS services include airframe heavy & medium checks & structural modifications, complete component MRO, paint such as narrow & widebody / corporate / fleet campaigns, defense drop-in & depot level MRO, and business jet interior refurbishment. ATS also performs specialty services and projects such as 737-300 Classic life extension program, winglet installations on 737/757/767 aircraft, Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) interior installations and passenger to freighter conversions.

from Aviation Technical Services Completes Installation of First 767 300ER Winglet Shipset for Hawaiian Airlines

(July 7, 2009)—Governor Chris Gregoire joined leaders in Snohomish County and the aerospace industry in a roundtable discussion on Tuesday, July 7, to develop strategies to create a more sustainable economy. ATS gladly hosted the group of industry and government leaders. Prior to the meeting, she and Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon, Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson, and others met briefly with members of the media in the Hangar 3 lobby. The news, radio, and print reporters were interested in the nature of the discussion, as well as the governor’s perspective on the recent Boeing news. Held in the ATS Charles Taylor conference room, the governor stated, “It is critical that we keep aerospace jobs and grow the aerospace industry in our state. That’s why I have pledged to work with the Legislature, business, labor, local communities and colleges to maintain Washington’s competitive edge in aerospace.” Gregoire has convened similar roundtables in Vancouver, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma and Bellevue, and will organize similar discussions across the state to promote the best interests of local businesses. Participants were updated on the work of the Washington Council on Aerospace, which met for the first time on June 26 and meets again Aug. 14. Created through an executive order signed in May by the governor, the council oversees state efforts to ensure that Washington remains the leading location in the world in which to design and build airplanes. Incidentally, VP/Finance and Administration Michael Zubovic was appointed to the council upon its initiation. “Washington’s aerospace industry is the most diverse in the world,” said Zubovic. “ATS is pleased to host this roundtable discussion with Governor Gregoire and other community and industry leaders. Our collective effort and partnership are paramount in strengthening the state’s future in aerospace.” After the meeting, ATS President Matt Yerbic, VP/Operatoins Phil Bathurst, and Mike Zubovic escorted the governor on a tour of our hangar space. Genuinely interested in the work done here, she paused often to shake hands and chat briefly with mechanics in Bays 1 and 2 of Hangar 3. “The governor’s visit gave ATS a chance to explain our business challenges and how important our partnership with government leaders is to securing our long-term success. Governor Gregoire was very receptive to our concerns, and I look forward to future dialogues with her ensuring our viability in light of international and national competition,” Yerbic stated. The governor was impressed with our facility and our dedicated employees. Thank you to the Operations and Facilities teams who continue to work hard every day to make ATS shine—it goes to show that you never know who might be dropping by, and it’s a good feeling that our hangars are neat and tidy on a consistent basis.

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