Premier Aviation Appoints Federica Nazzani as Its Vice President, Business Development

TROIS RIVIERES, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - June 7, 2013) - President and CEO, Ronnie Di Bartolo is pleased to announce that Federica Nazzani will be joining Premier Aviation Overhaul Centre as its Vice President, Business Development effective immediately. Most recently, Ms. Nazzani held the role of President and CEO of the Windsor International Airport during a highly successful six-year tenure which was marked by an exceptionally strong customer and commercial focus.

Mr. Di Bartolo says, "Ms. Nazzani brings a wealth of knowledge in strategic and corporate development, finance and government relations. Over the past 20 years, Ms. Nazzani has established a proven track record for continuous improvement and financial growth; she will bring her demonstrated passion and managerial skills to build on Premier's success and strengthen its competitive and financial position in the marketplace."

"I feel extremely privileged for the opportunity to join a dynamic and experienced team, under Mr. Di Bartolo's leadership and to be a part of its future strategic direction and growth as one of North America's leading airframe MRO service companies", states Ms. Nazzani.

Until December 2012, Ms. Nazzani served as vice-chairperson of Small Airport Caucus of the Canadian Airport's Council during her 4-year term as a member of the Airport's Council International (ACI) Canada Board of Directors. Additionally, she has extensive Board governance experience over the past seven (7) years as a former Board Director for Windsor Essex Regional Chamber, Windsor Family Credit Union, Enwin Energy and Windsor Utilities Commission. Federica is both a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Business Valuator and has an Honours Bachelor of Arts and a Masters of Accountancy from the University of Waterloo.

About Premier Aviation

Premier Aviation is a full-service aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider, operated by its majority shareholder, Ronnie Di Bartolo with three (3) facilities in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Windsor, Ontario, Canada and Rome, New York in the United States. Since its inception in 2002, the company has maintained a steady growth of clients and services in general overhaul, modifications, refurbishment, paint and line maintenance. Premier Aviation is committed to delivering top-quality, safety performance and competitive MRO solutions to the aviation industry throughout Canada, US and internationally.