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March 20, 2004 - Air West, Inc announced today the completion of the construction of their second aircraft hangar located at Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona. The new 8,000 square foot facility will allow Air West to expand their fleet while providing greater flexibility for their aircraft charter and maintenance departments. Located next door to their 12,000 square foot facility built in 2001, the new hangar will eventually include several small offices in addition to general aircraft storage.

Background on Air West

Air West, Inc is an executive air charter company based in Arizona providing service throughout the Southwest. Established in 1994, Air West has grown to be one of the five largest aircraft charter providers in the Phoenix area. Their fleet contains both piston and turbine powered aircraft, allowing their customers to have the flexibility to choose the equipment that will fulfill their mission, their schedule, and their budget.

In addition to private air transportation and airfreight operations, Air West is an approved aircraft contractor for the United States Forest Service (USFS) and the Office of Aircraft Services (OAS), providing “Air Attack” operations (fire surveillance, detection, and management) during the forest fire season. Air West has been working with the USFS and OAS since 1995. In 2002 they were part of the team that contained the Rodeo-Chediski Fire in Northeast Arizona and the McNalley Fire in the Sequoia National Park. In 2003 Air West provided aircraft services to help contain the Aspen Fire outside Summerhaven, Arizona, along with several fires throughout Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho.

Air West Inc | (480) 396-0688 | (877) 368-7885 | E-Mail: charter@airwestinc.com