Adam Aircraft Appoints Columbia Aircraft Sales as a Dealer for the Northeastern United States

Adam Aircraft has appointed Columbia Aircraft Sales Inc. of Groton, Connecticut as the factory-authorized dealer for Adam Aircraft products in the northeastern United States. As part of the relationship, Columbia Air Services Inc. will also be a factory-authorized service center for the same territory. This territory includes Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

(PRWEB) January 31, 2004 --Adam Aircraft is pleased to announce Columbia Aircraft Sales, Inc. of Groton, Connecticut as the factory authorized dealer for Adam Aircraft products in the northeastern United States. This territory includes Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. As part of this relationship, Columbia Air Services, Inc. will be a Factory Authorized service center for the corresponding territory.

Our objective at Adam Aircraft is to manufacture advanced aircraft and deliver them into the finest support structure possible for our customers," said Rick Adam, CEO of Adam Aircraft. To that end, we are very pleased to have Columbia representing Adam Aircraft in the Northeastern United States. They have a long history of successful operation and are very well respected by their customers"

Art Maurice and Harry Holt, co-owners of Columbia Aircraft Sales and Columbia Air Services were eager to comment. This is a very exciting relationship for the Columbia group of companies. The philosophies and values of the two organizations are an exceptionally good fit," said Mr. Maurice. Rick Adam has created a well oiled and focused organization. His enthusiasm and commitment to excellence are contagious," added Mr. Holt.

Columbia Air Services experience in maintaining general aviation aircraft is a key component to the dealer relationship. Columbia Air Services, Inc. has been maintaining complex turbine and piston powered aircraft for more than twenty-five years. We have an impeccable safety record, and offer the highest quality service available anywhere. Years of technical mastery afford us the luxury of making customer support our number one priority. Knowing how Adam shares these values, we are extremely pleased to be representing their products," said Jim Celentano, Director of Maintenance for Columbia Air Service.

For more information on Adam Aircrafts products or the services provided by the Columbia Group of Companies, visit www.adamaircraft.com or www.columbiaairservices.com.

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Adam Aircraft Industries: Adam Aircraft is a designer and manufacturer of advanced aircraft for civil and government markets. The company uses computer-aided design, rapid prototyping, advanced manufacturing techniques, and carbon composite materials to produce very high-performance aircraft at attractive prices. The A500 twin-piston aircraft is approaching FAA certification and the new A700 AdamJet is currently undergoing initial flight test. The companys largest outside investor is Goldman Sachs. Adam Aircrafts headquarters are based on Centennial Airport (APA) in Englewood, Colorado. To learn more about the company, visit www.adamaircraft.com.

Columbia Group of Companies: The Columbia Group strives to provide the finest aviation services to the flying community, throughout the northeastern United States and eastern Canada. The Columbia Group," includes Columbia Air Services, Inc., Columbia Fuel Services Inc., Columbia Aircraft Sales Inc., Columbia Air, LLC, Columbia Air Services-Rutland, LLC, and Columbia Air Services-BHB, LLC. With the combined strength of 100 employees, and facilities in Groton, Connecticut (GON); Allaire, New Jersey (BLM); Rutland, Vermont (RUT); White Plains, New York (HPN); Bedford, Massachusetts (BED); Trenton, Maine (BHB) and Kitchner, Ontario; the Columbia Group provides a full range of FBO services, specializing in the sales, service, charter and management of jet, turboprop, and piston-powered aircraft. For additional information, please visit our web site at www.columbiaairservices.com.

Contacts:

Columbia Aircraft Sales Inc.
Ken Dono
781- 274-6181
kdono@columbiaaircraftsales.com

Adam Aircraft Industries
John Hamilton
303-406-5905   
john.hamilton@adamaircraft.com