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Drum Cussac Unveils Business Aviation Security Package

New Product Designed Specifically for Business Aviation Operators

Houston, TX, April 15, 2008….. Drum Cussac, a leading security and risk management firm, announced today that it has launched a new security package targeted specifically to Business Aviation. The product, dubbed Athene™, combines a variety of resources for flight departments including on-site training, monthly threat briefings, global situational alerts and destination-specific reports.

“Security and risk assessment continue to be major factors for business travelers, particularly those traveling internationally,” said Jeremy Stampa Orwin, CPP*, Founder & Managing Director of Drum Cussac. “While Drum Cussac already has a number of products and services for the aviation industry, the introduction of Athene will allow business aviation operators access to our expertise at an extremely efficient price point.”

To offer this comprehensive security package, Drum Cussac has formed an alliance with Strategic Resources Group International (SRG), a pioneer in providing security-related services to the business aviation industry. Peter Taylor, Senior Partner at SRG, said of the alliance, “Drum Cussac is extremely well-respected in the security industry worldwide, recognized for their expertise and innovative approach to delivering security improvements to business operations. SRG has spent the last 13 years providing security training and related services to major airframe manufacturers and operators. Collectively, we offer a formidable security product.”

SRG will provide the initial on-site training portion of Athene, consisting of a one to two-day training course focusing on security measures, security awareness practices and other key risk management tools. Drum Cussac will provide the on-going educational and awareness resources as well as advice and consul on specific situations and destinations.

“Athene will give the business aviation operator the tools and resources to conduct safe, secure flight operations around the world,” added Mike Sowa, a principal with Drum Cussac’s U.S. subsidiary. “It will also help companies comply with the security initiatives being implemented by the U.S and other countries.”

“In today’s world, training and knowledge are everything,” concluded SRG’s Taylor. “Athene will give business aviation operators what they need—from wheels up to when they are safely back home.”

About Drum Cussac:

Drum Cussac is a leading international security and risk management firm providing advice and resources that enable companies and individuals to manage and mitigate risk. Founded in 2001,

Drum Cussac has offices on six continents and provides a variety of services and solutions that

deliver security improvements to business operations worldwide. In addition to aviation, Drum Cussac serves clients in a variety of high-end markets including Oil and Gas, Maritime Trade, Luxury Yachts, Finance and Technology, and Government and Military.

About SRG International:

SRG provides protective services to corporations and individuals worldwide. The firm’s founding partners bring a wealth of experience to the unique security demands of both businesses and executives. The company was founded on the belief that customers’ needs are best met by custom-designed strategies and solutions from hands-on professionals. SRG has extensive experience in the general aviation industry and was a pioneer in developing and providing security-related services to the industry.

*Certified Protection Professional, an internationally-recognized certification in Security Management.

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Drum Cussac Expands Its Business Operations in the Americas

Veteran Business Aviation Professionals Tapped to Run U.S-based Subsidiary

Atlanta, GA, September 25, 2007….. Drum Cussac, a specialized international business risk consultancy, announced today that it is enhancing its presence in the United States and will strengthen its leadership team through an agreement with Jim Lara of Gray Stone Advisors and Mike Sowa of Waypoint Partners, LLC. The U.S.-based subsidiary, Drum Cussac, Inc., is responsible for all operations in North, South and Central America.

Recognized for their expertise and innovative approach to delivering security improvements to business operations on six continents, Drum Cussac has developed a range of products and services designed to diminish uncertainty, provide security and deliver peace of mind.

“While we have had an office in the U.S. for several years, we realize there is huge untapped potential both here and in the rest of the Americas,” stated Jeremy Stampa Orwin, CPP*, Founder & Managing Director of Drum Cussac. “By strengthening our presence, particularly with the addition of an in-country experienced management team, we are confident that we can take our organization to the next level and better serve our existing customers while expanding our market base.”

Jim Lara, Founder and Principal of Gray Stone Advisors and Mike Sowa, Managing Director of Waypoint Partners, will assume the responsibility of running Drum Cussac, Inc. “As a member of the ACCESS Alliance, we at Drum Cussac have gotten to know both Mike and Jim quite well,” continued Stampa Orwin. “We have built our business and reputation by focusing on quality, integrity and personalized service, all qualities which Mike and Jim share. In addition, their respective business acumen and in-depth knowledge and experience—especially in the Business Aviation industry—will help us leverage our existing strengths as well as look toward developing new market segments for our services.”

“Security and risk assessment have become an important focus for corporate America, including Business Aviation,” said Mike Sowa. “It’s becoming increasingly apparent that significant changes to general aviation security are imminent. Drum Cussac already has developed a number of products and services geared specifically to meet the aviation industry’s exacting security needs. We believe these offerings will greatly help those companies that require the tools necessary to be in compliance with both U.S. and International security initiatives.”

“Drum Cussac’s significant experience in managing strategic and operational risk are the foundation on which we can expand Drum Cussac, Inc.’s client base in the U.S. and throughout the Americas,” added Jim Lara. “We are excited about the challenge and the opportunity to lead Drum Cussac Inc. throughout the next stage of its growth.”

About Drum Cussac:

Drum Cussac is a leading international security and risk management firm providing advice and resources that enable companies and individuals to manage and mitigate risk. Founded in 2001, Drum Cussac has offices on six continents and provides a variety of services and solutions that deliver security improvements to business operations worldwide. In addition to aviation, Drum Cussac serves clients in a variety of high-end markets including Oil and Gas, Maritime Trade, Luxury Yachts, Finance and Technology, and Government and Military.

About Gray Stone Associates:

Gray Stone Associates provides business and management consulting services to clients within the Business Aviation, Health Services, Specialty Retailing and Wholesale Distribution sectors. Company Principal Jim Lara and his associates assist senior executive successfully prepare for, implement and manage ‘Change’, achieving their intended results without creating a host of new problems. Gray Stone guides clients through the development and execution of strategies for rapid growth and sustainable profitability.

About Waypoint Partners:

Waypoint Partners offers a variety of key services for business aviation customers including fleet planning and aircraft transaction consultation, aircraft pre-purchase monitoring, operational start-up assistance, flight department assessment, vendor mediation, and completion and refurbishment management of large cabin aircraft. Company principals Mike Sowa and Ken Murray lead a team of professionals that have hands-on experience in the increasingly complex arena of Business Aviation.

*Certified Protection Professional, an internationally-recognized certification in Security Management.

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New Partner Expands Alliance’s Capabilities

 Atlanta, August 8, 2007…..The ACCESS Alliance announced today that Drum Cussac, a specialized business risk consultancy headquartered in the British Isles and with offices on four continents, has joined the Alliance, enhancing the services already available to their business aviation clients. Recognized for their expertise and innovative approach to delivering security enhancements and practical risk mitigation to business operations worldwide, Drum Cussac has developed a wide range of products and services designed to diminish uncertainty, provide security and deliver peace of mind.

“Security is becoming a much bigger area of focus for business aviation,” said Mike Sowa, Managing Director with Waypoint Partners, a founding Alliance member. “As we’ve seen in recent weeks, initiatives are underway that would implement some long-anticipated changes to Business and General Aviation security. Discussions between the Alliance and Drum Cussac had been in progress before the recent publicity surrounding this topic, and now more than ever this partnership is very timely for our customers.”

“We are very pleased to be a partner in the ACCESS Alliance,” said Jeremy Stampa Orwin, CPP*, Founder & Managing Director of Drum Cussac. “We have built our business and reputation by focusing on quality and personalized service, which mirrors the philosophy of the Alliance. We are also looking forward to expanding our client base in the global business aviation market.”

“Drum Cussac is an internationally-recognized security and risk management organization,” added Gray Stone Advisors’ Jim Lara. “Their significant experience in managing strategic and operational risk, coupled with their other business capabilities, takes ACCESS Alliance to the next level in terms of the expertise we can offer our clients. Their integrity and commitment to putting the customer first fits perfectly with the genesis behind the formation of the Alliance.”

The founding companies in the Alliance, Aviation Personnel International (API), Waypoint Partners, Gray Stone Advisors, and Jet Perspectives, each represent a key specialty and have in-depth experience in their area of expertise. ACCESS Alliance’s services encompass human resources consulting, business performance enhancement, management consulting, operational reviews, aircraft transaction consulting and asset appraisals. With the addition of Drum Cussac, the Alliance now provides customers access to Business Aviation-focused risk management services, security planning and management, and travel security advisories.

About Drum Cussac:

Drum Cussac ( www.drum-cussac.com) is a leading international security and risk management firm providing advice and resources that enable companies and individuals to manage and mitigate risk. Founded in 2001, Drum Cussac has offices on four continents and provides a variety of services and solutions that deliver security improvements to business operations worldwide. In addition to aviation, Drum Cussac serves clients in a variety of high-end markets including Oil and Gas, Maritime Trade, Luxury Yachts, Finance and Technology, and Government and Military.

About ACCESS Alliance:

The ACCESS Alliance, founded by four of business aviation’s leading consulting companies, provides a single source of expertise for meeting the often-varied needs of clients. By offering complementary strategic services, the ACCESS Alliance provides customers with comprehensive resources in virtually all areas that are critical to successfully managing a business aviation operation.

*Certified Protection Professional, an internationally-recognized certification in Security Management.

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New Alliance Offers Single Source for
Business Aviation Consulting Services

SAN FRANCISCO May 7, 2007-- Four of business aviation’s leading consulting companies have aligned themselves in an innovative business model known as ACCESS Alliance. The Alliance enables any one member to seamlessly expand their respective consultancy services from single-requirement projects to more comprehensive and multi-faceted projects utilizing the expert services of other Alliance members.

The founding companies in the Alliance, Aviation Personnel International (API), Waypoint Partners, Gray Stone Associates, and Jet Perspectives, each represent a key specialty and have in-depth experience in their area of expertise. ACCESS Alliance’s services encompass human resources consulting, management consulting, operational reviews, aircraft transaction consulting and asset appraising.

“The Alliance represents an opportunity for business aviation operators, as well as potential operators, to address a variety of business needs without the hassles and inconsistencies that come from contracting with multiple consulting companies,” said Waypoint Partners’ Mike Sowa speaking on behalf of the Alliance members. “We can also help clients avoid pitfalls that often occur when using larger consolidated firms that lack in-depth industry expertise.”

The genesis behind the Alliance grew from the member companies’ mutual respect and professional business practices, along with the recognition that the combination of resources would benefit customers as well as enhance the individual member company’s capabilities. “After that, it was just a matter of putting together the standards and processes that enables one member to call on the expertise of another member or members, when needed, in a manner that provides a completely seamless consulting solution for the client,” added Gray Stone Associates’ Jim Lara.

API’s Sheryl Barden states, “By providing ‘best-of-the best’ expertise in virtually all areas that are critical to successfully managing a business aviation operation, we are able to offer focused customer service unmatched elsewhere.”

Each Alliance member has extensive business aviation industry experience in their own right, and when combined, Alliance members have more than 180 years of expertise to draw on. “Our intention is to provide a single source of knowledge and capabilities that will benefit the customer,” noted Jet Perspectives’ Robert Zuskin. “Collectively, we represent an Alliance of excellence whose main focus is serving the customer.”

The founding members of ACCESS Alliance represent strategic services that complement each other and ultimately provide a single source of expertise for meeting the often-varied needs of clients.

About API:

Aviation Personnel International, founded in 1971, is the leader in staffing and organizational development consulting in the business aviation industry. API has been instrumental in the development of some of the world’s finest corporate flight departments. Sheryl Barden is the President of API.

About Gray Stone Associates:

Launched in 1996, Gray Stone Associates provides business and management consulting services to clients within the Business Aviation, Health Services, Specialty Retailing and Wholesale Distribution sectors. Company Principal Jim Lara and his associates assist senior executive successfully prepare for, implement and manage ‘Change’, achieving their intended results without creating a host of new problems. Gray Stone guides clients through the development and execution of strategies for rapid growth and sustainable profitability. Jim is also an Airline Transport Pilot, type-rated business jet captain and aircraft owner/operator with over 11,000 flight hours.

About Jet Perspectives:

Jet Perspectives, Inc. is one of business aviation’s most distinguished aircraft appraisal companies. Founded in 1999 by industry veteran Robert Zuskin, Jet Perspectives provides in-depth appraisal reports and market analysis unmatched in the industry.

About Waypoint Partners:

Waypoint provides business aviation services that include completion and refurbishment management of large cabin aircraft, flight department assessments, operational start-up assistance and aircraft transaction services. Company principals Mike Sowa and Ken Murray lead a team of professionals that have hands-on experience in the increasingly complex arena of business aviation.

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Experienced Addition to Team Complements Company’s Growth

April 24, 2007 Atlanta, GA……Waypoint Partners, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Mark Mamelson to their business aviation consulting team. Mamelson’s field of expertise includes extensive knowledge of FARs as well as the operational requirements relevant to successful Part 135 operations.

In announcing the addition of Mamelson, Waypoint’s Managing Director Mike Sowa said, “We are delighted to have someone of Mark’s caliber and expertise join the Waypoint team. I worked with Mark several years ago at what was then one of the largest Part 135 operators in the country and his understanding of the industry’s operational requirements is second to none. In addition to his technical expertise, his real-world experience will really benefit our clients.”

Over the last year, Waypoint has strategically expanded the services they offer and has evolved into a multi-faceted business aviation consulting firm that specializes in operational assessments, strategic fleet planning, aircraft transaction consultation and the managing of completions and extensive refurbishment and modification of high-end business aircraft.

“As we have worked with our clients on various projects, we have frequently been asked if we could also perform another aviation service, such as an assessment of their flight operations, completions management, or an aircraft pre-buy inspection” stated Ken Murray, co-founder of Waypoint. “We realized that with the in-depth experience and knowledge our team possesses it made sense for us to expand our services. We’ve also taken the opportunity to form collaborative alliances with other established industry firms to offer our customers even more comprehensive services.”

At last year’s NBAA Convention, Waypoint Partners and Aviation Personnel International (API) announced a collaborative alliance to offer The S³ Accelerator™, a unique and innovative risk management service designed to provide the most robust, effective and comprehensive flight operations assessment in the industry.

“Our alliance with API has produced great results and given us another valuable service to offer customers,” added Sowa. “We expect to continue enhancing our products and services, both through new partnerships and the addition of new personnel such as Mark.”

Mamelson spent eight years in increasingly responsible positions with LMM, the operations division of Northwestern Aircraft Capital Corporation. He most recently served as Director of Operations for the company. During his tenure with LMM, the company was one of the largest Part 135 operators with over 100 pilots, a 40-aircraft fleet, and operational bases in Anchorage, AK, Van Nuys, CA, Seattle, WA and Allentown, PA. As Senior Operations Consultant,

Mamelson will primarily focus on flight operations reviews, bringing a business and management perspective along with technical expertise to the process.

Waypoint is composed of a group of highly experienced aviation professionals, led by industry veterans Mike Sowa and Ken Murray who offer clients access to their extensive experience in Boeing, Gulfstream, Challenger, Bombardier, Falcon and Hawker aircraft types. Combined, the organization has decades of hands-on experience in the increasingly complex arena of business aviation. For more information, please visit www.waypointpartnersllc.com.

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Comprehensive S³ Accelerator Results from Alliance
between API and Waypoint Partners

October 16, 2006, Orlando, FL…..Aviation Personnel International (API) and Waypoint Partners, LLC announced today a collaborative alliance to offer The S³ Accelerator™, a unique and innovative risk management service designed to provide the most robust, effective and comprehensive flight operations assessment tool available to the business aviation industry.

The combined resources of API, the recognized leader in aviation Human Resource Consulting, and Waypoint Partners, a team of aviation professionals with specific background and real world experience in Flight Operations Management, Maintenance & Technical Services Management and Flight Department Administration Services offers clients an unprecedented tool to observe, measure, evaluate and offer expert counsel on every aspect of a flight operation.

The S³ Accelerator, incorporating Safety, Service, and Satisfaction, is an exclusive protocol that combines Waypoint's safety assessment with API’s Annual Health Chex™, a top-to-bottom consultation with all members of the aviation department. This protocol measures change in job satisfaction and cognitive skill levels from year to year, and identifies individual growth and potential, as well as areas of conflict and stress in the aviation function. The combined evaluation gives clients the most comprehensive risk management tool available focused on the entire flight operation.

“Safety does not happen in a vacuum; it is not just a set of procedures,” said Sheryl Barden, President of API. “Safety is about people. Reduction of risk depends solely on the stakeholders involved: the flight department members as well as their clients. Our years of experience in the human resource side of aviation give us a unique perspective and understanding of the people side of the flight operation and their corporate customers. This expertise is the perfect complement to Waypoint’s real-world operational and technical experience.”

The S³ Accelerator includes three key components: operational assessment, maintenance & technical review, and human factors assessment.

“This unparalleled service differs from traditional flight department "audits" not only in scope, but in style,” stated Waypoint’s Mike Sowa. “The S³ Accelerator is designed to be an interactive program that works with the flight department in a positive and proactive manner, rather than being judgmental and polarizing. The result is a more comprehensive and constructive review with clearly defined observations and specific recommendations where appropriate.

“The flight department is a point of convergence of three key assets, the capitally intensive, technically-advanced aircraft, the highly-valued personnel that manage the operation, and the executives and other passengers that are the flight department’s customers,” Sowa continued. “This is a critical focal point that has largely been ignored by other assessment programs.”

“Because of our unique combined capabilities, we not only recognize the importance of this focal point, but have the ability to effectively address it with The S³ Accelerator,” Barden concluded.

About API:

Aviation Personnel International (API), founded in 1971, is the leader in staffing and organizational development consulting in the business aviation industry. API specializes in all personnel functions, including identification and selection, evaluation, human factors, analysis, reference checking, NTSB, FAA, and DOT verifications, wage and salary evaluations and succession planning. API has been instrumental in the development of some of the world’s finest corporate flight departments. For more information, please visit www.apiaviation.com.

About Waypoint:

Waypoint Partners, LLC offers a variety of services including completion and refurbishment management of large cabin aircraft, aircraft pre-purchase monitoring, aircraft acquisition consultation, operational start-up assistance, vendor mediation, as well as flight department assessment. Company principals Michael Sowa and Ken Murray have more than 50 years of combined, hands-on experience in the business aviation industry. For more information, please visit www.way-point.aero.

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New Offering Complements Company’s Expertise

August 23, 2006, Atlanta, GA……Waypoint Partners, LLC has expanded their services to include Flight Department Assessment and Review. The company made the strategic decision to add this service to their aviation consulting business after numerous requests by clients to assess their flight operations.

“As we have worked with our clients on various projects, we have been repeatedly asked if we could also perform an assessment of their flight operations,” says Mike Sowa, Waypoint’s Managing Director. “Our team has in-depth experience in this area, so we decided that it made sense for us to fill this need in the marketplace.”

Waypoint’s Assessment and Review goes beyond the traditional industry audit. Instead of merely following a checklist of technical criteria, Waypoint utilizes an interactive protocol that seeks to measure a flight operation not only in technical terms, but also in terms of service and culture. “We carefully review both procedures and service, specifically including how the customer perceives the flight department’s service,” adds Sowa.

Waypoint’s principals have extensive experience and unique backgrounds, which allows the company to offer customers an in-depth and effective review of their operation. Ken Murray’s strong maintenance and technical background is further enhanced by his accreditation as an IS-BAO Auditor. Completing the collective body of knowledge is Mike Sowa’s expertise in operations and customer service gleaned through years of FAR Part 135 management experience and airframe marketing.

In addition to Flight Department Assessment and Review, Waypoint focuses on completion and refurbishment management of large cabin aircraft. The company also has expertise in other aspects of the business aviation industry, including Aircraft Pre-Purchase Monitoring, Aircraft Acquisition Consultation, Operational Start-Up Assistance, and Vendor Mediation, and offers these services to clients as well.

Waypoint Partners, LLC is comprised of a group of highly knowledgeable aviation professionals. Company principals Michael Sowa and Ken Murray have more than 50 years of combined, hands-on experience in the business aviation industry. For more information, please visit www.way-point.aero.

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Waypoint Completes Inaugural Aircraft Refurbishment Project

Customer Takes Delivery of Newly Refurbished Global Express

 June 19, 2006, Atlanta, GA……Waypoint Partners, LLC, specializing in the monitoring and oversight of aircraft completions and major modifications of high-end corporate jets, announced the delivery of a completely refurbished Global Express to the customer. The aircraft, which was completed at Savannah Air Center, underwent a total cabin refurbishment. The work included a major change in floorplan, new soft goods and cabinetry, and the installation of a state-of-the-art communications and High Speed Data System (HSD). Waypoint was selected by the customer to oversee the project.

“We selected Waypoint to manage this project with us because of their in-depth knowledge of the completion and maintenance process,” said Barry Snyder, Director of Maintenance for the Global Express owner. “In addition, they are extremely familiar with the Global Express as well as the Bombardier processes.”

Waypoint company principal Ken Murray served as the on-site project manager and served as the liaison between all parties. “Ken’s presence helped ensure that our needs were met and that the project stayed on schedule and on budget,” added Snyder.

Waypoint is currently involved with several other aircraft completion projects. In addition to their primary focus on completion and refurbishment management, the company has expertise in other aspects of the business aviation industry, including Aircraft Pre-Purchase Monitoring, Aircraft Acquisition Consultation, Operational Start-Up Assistance, and Vendor Mediation.

Waypoint Partners, LLC is comprised of a group of highly knowledgeable aviation professionals. Company principals Michael Sowa and Ken Murray have more than 50 years of combined, hands-on experience in the business aviation industry. The company’s primary expertise is in the arena of large cabin business aircraft. For more information, please visit www.way-point.aero.

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