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Liberty Aerospace Appoints

Keith Markley as President and CEO

Melbourne, FL (April 2, 2007) -- Liberty Aerospace, Inc., a general aviation aircraft manufacturer based in Melbourne, FL, has announced the appointment of Keith Markley as President and CEO. Formerly serving as VP of Sales and Marketing and most recently as the company’s Chief Operating Officer, Markley was promoted to the position of President and CEO effective April 2, 2007.

“Liberty Aerospace has grown significantly over the last two years, moving to a full production Part 23 aircraft manufacturer. During this time, Keith has demonstrated his ability to lead and grow the company to meet increasing worldwide demand” commented former President and CEO Anthony Tiarks.

Tiarks, who remains on the company’s Board of Directors added, “This appointment, which has been planned for some time, will now allow me to strategically focus on Liberty’s growing presence in international markets, an area the company sees as high growth.”

“I am excited to take on this new post” commented Markley. “I have always had a passion for aviation and with a solid product like the XL2 and a well developed team of dedicated employees, I believe we are well positioned to meet the challenges of our growing international and domestic markets.”

About Liberty Aerospace, Inc.

Based in Florida’s Space Coast, Liberty Aerospace, Inc. designs and manufactures general aviation aircraft and is the FAA Type 23 Certificate holder for the Liberty XL2.  The XL2 aircraft is IFR certified and meets the specific requirements of flying schools and clubs while offering the private owner/operator a first-class touring aircraft.  Well-known for its carbon fiber fuselage and modular construction, it is the only production aircraft powered by a piston engine equipped with a full authority digital engine control (FADEC), simplifying power management and providing greatly increased levels of safety, reliability and maintainability.  These technological advances have allowed Liberty to deliver an aircraft benefiting from incredibly low operating costs, while remaining extremely fun to fly. 

Liberty Aerospace Media Contact:

Christina Mennen
Liberty Aerospace, Inc.
100 Aerospace Drive
Melbourne, FL 32901
P: 321.308.9621  l  M: 321.446.1523
www.libertyaerospace.com

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