For Immediate Release February 14, 2005 Media Contact: Sandalea Bush Tel: 520.624.6838 Business Contact: Fernando Pereyra Tel: 520.624.6838 Evergreen Air Center receives FAA’s Diamond Award for second year in a row (Marana, AZ) February 14, 2005 - Evergreen Air Center will receive the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Diamond Award, the highest award FAA presents for excellence in aviation maintenance training. The award will be presented by Ron Rosenhahn, FAA Unit Supervisor, at the Air Center on Wednesday, February 16th, 2005. The FAA’s Aviation Maintenance Technician Awards program is designed to encourage aviation maintenance technicians and their employers to take advantage of initial and recurrent training. The Diamond Award is given to companies who have their employees participate in such training and recognizes a level of advanced aircraft maintenance training beyond compulsory FAA requirements. "This award reflects the Air Center’s dedication to excellence and continuous improvement by our technicians, managers, and training staff," says Evergreen Air Center President Bob McAndrew. "In partnership with the FAA, Evergreen Air Center is committed to providing the aviation industry with the highest level of safety and professionalism in aviation maintenance." Over 130 of the more than 400 full time and contract technicians employed by Evergreen Air Center qualified for individual awards under the FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician program. These awards included 44 Bronze (6 -11 hrs of training), 17 Silver (12-15 hours of training), 18 Gold (26 - 59 hours of training), 51 Ruby (60 - 99 hours of training) and two Diamond (100 plus hours). The awards given are based on the hours accumulated over calendar year 2004. About Evergreen Air Center Evergreen Air Center, an operating company of Evergreen International Aviation headquartered in McMinnville, Oregon, is one of the largest commercial aircraft maintenance repair, overhaul and storage facilities in the U.S. The company employs over 500 people at its 1600 acre facility in Marana, Arizona. Its customers include major airlines, aircraft leasing companies, aircraft manufacturers, and the U.S Government. Evergreen Air Center has been operating in the same location under the same ownership for over 29 years.

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