One Month to Go, Just 5% Space Available in Support Extravaganza

Cygnus Expositions, a division of leading diversified business-to-business media company, Cygnus Business Media, has announced that over 95% of the available exhibit space for GSE International Expo and AS3 - the Aviation Services & Suppliers Supershow has been sold. Over 450 leading manufacturers will feature a vast array of ground support, ground handling and aviation services and supplies, as well as aircraft maintenance equipment. The events will be held concurrently for the first time, May 13-15, 2003 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas (NV).

An exhibit hall packed with hundreds of companies will allow aviation industry professionals to find what they need, all under one roof, comparing the latest offerings side by side. GSE International Expo will feature nearly 200 companies showcasing the very latest in ground support equipment, services and solutions. Participating manufacturers include Bowei of China, Premier Engineering, Bosserman Aviation, Stewart & Stevenson TUG, Garsite, Malabar International, Taylor-Dunn, Gray Automotive, Ford Power Products and many more. AS3 will host over 250 companies from all disciplines, including General Dynamics Aviation Services, Air BP, Pratt & Whitney (Tool Support Services & Canada), Flight Safety International, AvFuel Corp., Dassault Falcon & Affiliates, B/E Aerospace, and Ascent Aviation Products, to name just a few.

"The ITW GSE Group (Hobart Ground Power, Trilectron Industries, Axa Power, Air-A-Plane and J&B Aviation Services) heartily supports the GSE Expo," says Alan Janis, Vice President of Business Development, J&B Aviation Services. "Even in these uncertain times within our industry, we find that it is truly cost effective to have this opportunity to display our products and services."

The event also provides unparalleled training and educational opportunities for aviation industry professionals. GSE International Expo will feature daily educational seminars led by industry experts addressing the many issues facing the industry today. Timely topics for discussion include the Environment, Alternative & Traditional Fuels, Terrorism & Homeland Security, and Equipment Management and Maintenance. AS3 will host the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) 2003 Annual Convention, this year celebrating the 100th anniversary of flight. NATA's Annual Convention features managerial sessions and panel discussions, keynote speaker Jeffrey Bleustein, Chairman of Harley-Davidson, and an industry breakfast addressing general aviation security issues. The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association's (PAMA) 32nd Annual Aviation Maintenance Symposium will also be held in conjunction with AS3 and features professional development workshops and technical sessions, an awards luncheon with keynote address by James Ballough of the FAA, and the popular Aviation Maintenance Olympics competition.

GSE International Expo and AS3 are working together with leading industry publications, Ground Support Magazine, Airport Business and Aircraft Maintenance Technology, to further develop this unique, must-attend event. The event will host thousands of aviation industry professionals from across the country and around the globe, seeking the latest training, products, services and solutions. The event attracts key buyers from over 50 countries including Canada, China, Hong Kong, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Singapore, Australia, and South Korea.

FMI: www.GSEexpo.com, www.AS3.com