ASTAR Air Cargo Announces Director of Flight Standards and Training

Business Wire, August 17, 2005

MIAMI -- ASTAR Air Cargo Flight Operations announced the selection of Captain (Ret.) James J. Herrin as Director -- Flight Standards and Training. Captain Herrin joined ASTAR in January as Manager of Flight Safety and has served on several key projects, including the Safety and Flight Standards Committees.

"The Safety Department benefited from Jay's maturity and innovative ideas," said Landon Harman, Director of Safety. "We look forward to working with Jay as he assumes his new role in Training and Standards."

Jay will report to Major General Ted Mallory, Senior Vice President, Flight Operations and Chief Safety/Security Officer.

"We are fortunate to have such an experienced, well-respected person to head up Training and Standards," said Mallory. "I have full confidence that Jay will move these important departments to new levels."

About ASTAR Air Cargo, Inc.

ASTAR Air Cargo is a licensed U.S. air carrier operating a fleet of 44 aircraft from its hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The airline provides all-cargo scheduled and charter services on a contract basis for the DHL Worldwide Express network and charter services on a contract basis for other customers including the U.S. Military and the United States Postal Service. ASTAR Air Cargo is a participant in the United States Civil Reserve Air Fleet program supporting our national defense. Additional information can be found at www.astaraircargo.us.