Aviation Distributors, Inc. Announces Consulting Agreement With Joseph Zogbi of Aviation Safety, Inc

Business Wire, Dec 20, 2000

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LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 20, 2000

Aviation Distributors, Inc. (OTCBB:ADIN), a leading aircraft parts redistributor and provider of inventory management services to major commercial airlines worldwide, announced it has retained the services of Joseph Zogbi of Aviation Safety, Inc.

Zogbi brings more than 14 years of experience in the field of aviation safety and quality assurance, including his tenure as an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector and as an Assistant Program Manager for the FAA's Safety Performance Analysis System. Prior to his tenure in the FAA, Zogbi served as an Assistant Program Manager for the U.S. Air Force. Additionally, Zogbi was a Police Officer for 27 years, during which time he spent 25 years with the NYPD Aviation Unit.

Commenting on the news, William D. King, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, remarked, "In addition to our ISO 9000, ASA0056, and NADCAP certifications, we are pleased to add the expertise of Joseph Zogbi, a highly regarded professional in the area of airline safety and quality assurance. Mr. Zogbi is thoroughly familiar with FAA policies, regulations, suspected unapproved parts and required documents, surveillance and audit techniques. His experience and analytical skills will contribute significantly to ADI's commitment to be the industry quality assurance leader."

About Aviation Distributors, Inc.

Aviation Distributors, Inc. is one of the world's 10 largest aircraft part redistributors and inventory management service providers to major commercial airlines worldwide with agents in the U.S., U.K., throughout Europe, Australia, India, Jordan, Indonesia and Chile with its headquarters in Lake Forest, Calif.

Statements in this news release that relate to future plans, financial results or projections, events or performance are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company's actual results and financial position could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including but not limited to, the price, and availability of aircraft parts and other materials, successful execution of the Company's expansion plans, impact of competition, the availability of additional financing and other risks and uncertainties described fully in the Company's Form 10-KSB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of the most recent 10-KSB are available from Aviation Distributors' Investor Relations department.