AirNet Systems Adds Express Services Flights

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirNet Systems, Inc. (Amex: ANS) today announced completion of the third phase of expansion of its Friday night flight system. This Friday night flight system now includes Express Services flights serving major metropolitan markets in the Mid- Atlantic and Northeast regions of the United States.

Friday night flights have been added to serve Boston, Hartford, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, DC. The Friday night network, which now includes 14 cities, also connects nine metropolitan markets in the Midwest region of the United States. These flights provide very late night departures, very early morning arrivals and very short transit times. The flights predominantly serve AirNet's life sciences and laboratory customers where control and time definite delivery is required.

In the Northwest region, AirNet recently added Saturday through Thursday flights between Vancouver, British Columbia and Seattle, Washington. These flights benefit a global health and life sciences company in the distribution of their medical products throughout the United States. The Monday through Thursday flights connect with AirNet's U.S. cargo airline operation and will soon be made available to a wide range of AirNet's customers.

Bruce D. Parker, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, commented. "We are pleased to expand our Friday night and cross-border flights to include key metropolitan markets in response to our customers increased needs for AirNet's air services. AirNet is the carrier of choice for customers that require control, expedited delivery, specialized service and sensitive handling. These extensions to our flight network are a step forward in our mission - "To be the leading provider of expedited and specialized air transportation solutions."

AirNet Systems, Inc.

AirNet Systems, Inc. focuses its resources on providing value-added, time- critical aviation services to a diverse set of customers in the most service- intensive, cost-effective manner possible. AirNet operates an integrated national transportation network and also provides tailored and dedicated solutions to banks and other time-critical shippers. AirNet's aircraft are located strategically throughout the United States.

To find out more, visit AirNet's website at www.airnet.com.