SATSair Air Taxi Service Signs Pilot Training Agreement with FTS International

Greenville, S.C. (October 17, 2006) – SATSair, a provider of “Air Taxi” services, announced today that it has signed an agreement for FTS International to provide SATSair pilot candidates initial training under its CAPT (Commercial Airline Pilot Training) program beginning October 2006.

The SATSair training program, designed by CAPT, will be conducted using technologically advanced Cirrus SR22 aircraft like those used by SATSair. The program consists of a highly-focused proficiencybased 85-hour training curriculum that will take place over an approximately two-week period for each student. Training will be conducted at FTS International’s training facilities at Flagler County Airport in Palm Coast, Florida, and FTS International will provide FAA Part 135 compliant equipment, materials and instruction for each candidate.

“Safety is our first priority at SATSair,” stated Tim McConnell, Executive Vice President of Operations for SATSair. “Safe aircraft, like the Cirrus, and first-rate pilot training form the foundation for our flawless record. FTS International has a proven record for pilot training and is used by many notable companies in the industry.”

Under the agreement, SATSair can also request additional services from FTS International including flight coordinator training, recurrent pilot training, maintenance services and pilot recruitment.

“FTS International’s other services are a great supplement to our in-house capabilities,” McConnell said. “We know all of their programs match our stringent requirements and having them available as needed gives us the flexibility to meet demand as we execute our growth plan.”

“The CAPT Program is proud to be SATSair’s exclusive pilot training partner,” stated Shawn Raker, President and CEO of FTS International. “CAPT’s Owner and Operator Training Programs are specifically designed to prepare pilots to safely fly and operate high-performance technologically advanced aircraft.”

About SATSair SATSair is the first company to offer the innovative “Air Taxi” service based on extensive research and strategic relationships with agencies such as NASA and the FAA. Using new Cirrus SR22 aircraft, SATSair’s mission is to provide safe, convenient, economical air travel and topnotch customer service. SATSair’s service area includes much of the eastern United States, and the company plans continued expansion. For more information on SATSair, visit www.satsair.com.

About FTS International CAPT, a division of Flight Training Services International, offers Cirrus owners and operators initial and recurrent training in the full line of Cirrus aircraft. CAPT also offers a full-immersion, one-year program that trains individuals with no flight experience to the highest standards of the commercial airline industry. It uses the latest technologies to deliver airline-specific training, including in-flight video cameras, self-reflecting journaling, line operations safety audits, and a curriculum built on a foundation of crew concepts and crew resource management. More information is available on-line at www.captprogram.org.

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