Aviall Services, Inc. announced that its new customer service center in Dubai Airport Free Zone officially opened on June 25, 2009.

Conveniently located in the Dubai Airport Free Zone, and approved by the General Civil Aviation Authority, Avialls new facility in Dubai will initially serve the commercial airline industry along with military customers and business aviation in the Middle East and later in Northern Africa. “We are delighted and proud to have Aviall Services Inc. on board adding value to the list of multinational companies operating in the Free Zone. Aviall is and shall remain one of our top clienteles in the aerospace industry, which represents a major portion of our investors portfolio. The Free Zone management shall provide full support and assistance to Aviall Services Inc to facilitate smooth operation and success in their business,”[pogs]said Nasser Al Madani, Assistant Director General, Dubai Airport Free Zone.

Patterned after the Aviall warehouse at its headquarters in Dallas, the Dubai addition will provide supply chain services including order processing, stocking and fulfillment systems. The new facility will provide local stocking to support sales, marketing and distribution for more than 230 manufacturers of original aviation parts and equipment. Avialls value-added services have proven to be attractive to its customers and the leading manufacturers in the aviation industry.

“To do the best job for both the manufacturers and the aviation operators we serve, we want to be local and take full advantage of our world-class systems and infrastructure. Were expanding our operations around the world to better serve our customers. Aviall is moving ahead aggressively as an industry-leading provider of aerospace and defense aftermarket parts and related support services,” said Dan Komnenovich, President and COO of Aviall Services, Inc.

Aviall is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boeing Commercial Aviation Services, a unit of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, which is a unit of The Boeing Company.

Paul Kinscherff, President, Boeing Middle East, said, “With the start of Aviall operations, Boeing is expanding its supply chain services to the Middle East. We are pleased to be providing Aviall’s superior offerings and convenience to customers while growing Boeing’s local presence.”

About Dubai Airport Free Zone: Dubai Airport Free Zone established in 1996 offers companies operating at the Free Zone 100% foreign ownership, Free Zone companies will benefit from 100% repatriation of capital.100% Corporate, import/ export, personal income, and commercial levies tax exemption. The Dubai Free Zone facilities offered to companies include ‘one stop shop’ administration services and investors oriented management.

Companies can operate 24 hours and enjoy security around the clock, as well as make use of the excellent cargo handling facilities (1.6 million tonnes handled in 2007), 24-hour Customs services, Dedicated Logistics Center (DNATA /FLC), and a range of ready-built and custom-made facilities close to the airport apron.

Trade through Dubai Airport FZ represents approximately seven per cent of total Dubai Trade in 2007. It contributed five per cent to Dubais GDP. Businesses at Dubai Airport Free Zone resulted in a 75% increase in DNATAs cargo handling facilities at Dubai Airport Free Zone since its establishment. The Free Zone has contributed a 100% increase in the handling capacity of DNATA at the Free Zone in the period 2005-2007. (Current capacity 200,000 tonnes per annum).

The Dubai Free zone has received the following awards in the last couple of years:

ISO 1800-/1999 Health & Safety Certificate. Dubai Government Excellence Award-2005 FDI Award-fastest growing Free Zone in the Middle East-2006 Middle East Logistic Award-The best Airport Free Zone in MENA-twice 2007 and 2008

About Aviall: Aviall, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boeing Commercial Aviation Services, a unit of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, which is a unit of The Boeing Company. Aviall is a leading solutions provider of aftermarket supply-chain management services for the aerospace, defense and marine industries.

Aviall, which has headquarters in Dallas, is one of the worlds largest providers of new aviation parts and related aftermarket operations. Aviall markets and distributes products for more than 225 manufacturers and offers approximately 1,000,000 catalog items from 39 customer service centers in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Aviall also provides maintenance for aviation batteries and wheels and brakes, as well as hose assembly, kitting and paint-mixing services. The company offers a complete set of supply chain and logistics services, including order processing, stocking and fulfillment, automated inventory management and reverse logistics to OEMs and customers.

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