Press Release

Issued by FlightSafety International.

July 2, 2012

FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that Fabio Sciacca has joined the company as director of sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Fabio will lead the sales team who serves and supports FlightSafety's business aviation customers in this important area of the world.

"We are pleased that Fabio has joined FlightSafety as Director of Sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa," said Steve Gross, Vice President, Sales. "Fabio has over 12 years of experience in the aviation industry working in this important region of the world. Our customers and sales team will appreciate and benefit from his experience, commitment to excellence in customer service and leadership abilities."

Fabio joins FlightSafety from Piaggio Aero Industries. He held a number of positions with increasing responsibility at Piaggio including Coproduction Sales Representative, Business Development Manager, and Program Manager of the company's Pratt & Whitney Canada Turbo PW200 engine program.

He most recently served as International Sales Director for the Piaggio P.180 Avanti and Avanti II aircraft. He was responsible for Civilian Aircraft Sales in the Eastern Hemisphere, managed a network of Dealers and Distributors, and oversaw the company's participation in International Air Shows.

Fabio graduated from the University of Genoa with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, holds FAA and JAA pilot licenses; and has more than 350 hours flight experience as pilot in command.