GA Telesis Announces the Acquisition of One (1) Airbus A310-300 MSN 494 from Airbus SAS and Subsequent Sale of Aircraft to Omni Aviação e Tecnologia SA (Portugal)

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Ft. Lauderdale, FL- June 19, 2008 – GA Telesis, LLC (“GAT”), today announced that it has acquired one (1) Airbus A310-300, MSN 494 from Airbus SAS and subsequently sold the aircraft to Omni Aviação e Tecnologia SA, Portugal. Omni subsidiary White Airways will operate the aircraft in charter and ACMI operations.

About GA Telesis

GA Telesis has fast become a global leader in the commercial aviation industry. Specializing in commercial aircraft and jet engine finance and leasing as well as maintaining one of the world’s largest replacement component distribution inventory networks, GA Telesis serves hundreds of airlines and aviation maintenance organizations worldwide with support for Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Douglas, and Embraer aircraft and components as well as CFM International, General Electric, Honeywell, International Aero Engine, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royce turbine jet engines and components.

About Omni Aviação e Tecnologia, SA

Omni Aviação e Tecnologia, SA was incorporated in Portugal in 1988 and has developed into a group of 18 companies (Omni Aviação SGPS, SA). Today, it is a key player in the national aviation sector with activities that span a very large spectrum, essentially categorized into fixed-wing and helicopter services, scheduled and non-scheduled airline operations, maintenance, training, and consulting and sales that consist of 44 aircraft, a staff complement of 700 personnel and an annual turnover of 160 million Euro.

About White Airways

WHITE AIRWAYS, S.A. is licensed and certified according to Portuguese and community norms for the non-regular air transport of passengers and cargo. Operating in the Charter and ACMI (Aircraft Crew Maintenance & Insurance) market, White flies currently from its base in Lisbon to several destinations abroad including South America and the Caribbean. White intends to become an airline of reference in its segment differentiating itself through the excellence of provided service to its customers and passengers.

For further information, please contact Nicole VandenHeuvel at +1-954-676-3111 or nvandenheuvel@gatelesis.com