KANSAS CITY, Mo., August 12, 2008 --- Executive AirShare President and Chief Operating Officer Keith D. Plumb today announced that the Kansas City, Mo.-based fractional aircraft ownership company has promoted Brian W. Jewell to the position of chief pilot, effective immediately. Jewell, 44, an Executive AirShare pilot since 2005, will report to Director of Operations Adam Letts.

Jewell, a certified airline transport pilot, has logged more than 10,000 hours in a wide range of commercial and business aircraft. His aviation career began as a private instructor in the Kansas City area in 1988. He later served as first officer aboard Midwest Airlines Beech 1900C aircraft and for TWA as a Boeing 727 flight engineer and first officer aboard McDonnell Douglas MD82s for both TWA and American Airlines. Since joining Executive AirShare, Jewell has served as captain on Executive AirShare's Beechjet 400A, Super King Air 350 and King Air C90B aircraft. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Kansas State University.

            "Brian's experience flying our three main types of aircraft has enabled him to build a close relationship with our shareowners, helping to improve the level of personalized service provided by the flight crewmembers of Executive AirShare," said Plumb. "As our chief pilot, Brian's leadership abilities and diverse aircraft experience will play a key role to ensure that we continually operate at the highest standards of safety."

Founded in 2001, Executive AirShare operates a fleet of late-model jet and turboprop aircraft serving owners throughout the Central United States. As one of the nation's largest regional fractional aircraft ownership companies, Executive AirShare offers businesses and individuals the benefits of corporate aircraft without the expense and hassle of managing their own flight operations. Executive AirShare is based in Kansas City, Mo., and also operates out of Wichita, Kan., Tulsa, Okla., Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. The company currently operates a fleet of 15 aircraft-four Beechjet 400As, five King Air 350s, five King Air C90Bs and a Beech Baron.  

Executive AirShare now holds firm orders for 28 Embraer Phenom 100 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to begin in Summer 2009, with options on 12 additional Phenom 100 aircraft. The company also holds four firm orders and four options for Phenom 300 light jet aircraft, making Executive AirShare the only established fractional aircraft ownership company to offer Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 aircraft. For more information about the company and its services, please visit: http://www.execairshare.com/.