Press Release

Issued by Collins Aerospace ARINCDirect.

October 10, 2011

ARINC DirectSM today announced it is expanding its Middle East operations with the opening of an office in Dubai, UAE.

Stefan Nicolov, a Sales Manager with ARINC Direct since 2007, will open the new office. Mr. Nicolov has been instrumental in the expansion and adoption of ARINC Direct service across Europe.

"Dubai is in the center of one of the fastest-growing markets for business aviation," stated James Hardie, director of European, Middle East, and Asian operations. "We believe moving Mr. Nicolov into this dynamic region will benefit many of our potential customers and as ARINC Direct further expands its global presence."

"Stefan Nicolov is a great choice to launch this office," said Bob Richard, Senior Director of ARINC Direct. "The Middle East is a vital and growing market for ARINC Direct. We look forward to extending our SwiftBroadband service offering in the region, as well as our ARINC Direct Flight Support service and other offerings in our portfolio."