LKD Aerospace Announces New Ratings to FAA Repair Station Certification and EASA Approval

New Limited Instrument Rating Enables Repair Services on Various Cockpit Instruments and EASA Expands LKD’s MRO Services to New Customers Around the World

August 18, 2008 -- LKD Aerospace announced today that the company received both FAA repair station certification for “Limited Instruments” as well as approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

Mark Chamberlain, President and CEO, stated, “These new achievements are another building block for the continued growth of our MRO Services Division. We are confident the addition of the Limited Instrument rating is a synergistic complement to our Limited Accessory rating received earlier this year and the EASA approval enables us to expand our global customer base. We are continuing to execute our strategy of building a world class global aerospace business with a balanced portfolio of products and services in distribution, MRO Services and manufacturing.”

Chris Van Wyhe, Vice President Aftermarket Products and Service, commented, “Our team worked hard to get this new rating and combined with the new EASA approval, we are confident LKD can continue its rapid growth in MRO Services. The EASA approval has created a significant number of new global customers.”

Celebrating 25 years in business in 2008, LKD Aerospace is a global leader in aerospace OEM and aftermarket distribution, MRO services and manufacturing. The company provides factory new expendables, repair services, complete kits, OMAT, rotables and surplus inventory to more than 2000 existing customers around the world on six continents. All products are listed on SPEC2000 as well as the company's own e-commerce website at www.Lkdaerospace.com. Customers include airlines, repair and overhaul facilities, original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) and aftermarket service companies. LKD's products are used on Boeing, Airbus, Embraer and Bombardier turboprop and jet aircraft as well as Cessna, Beech, Dassault business jets, and Bell Helicopters.

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LKD Aerospace, Inc.
8020 Bracken PL SE
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