CLEARWATER, Fla., Feb 13, 2008 -- Avantair, Inc. (OTCBB:AAIR) (OTCBB:AAIRU) (OTCBB:AAIRW) ("Avantair"), the only publicly traded stand-alone fractional aircraft operator, announced today that its Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Tracy Chaplin, has departed the Company and it has promoted Kevin Beitzel to the position of Chief Operating Officer.

Mr. Beitzel, who joined the company in 2005, was formerly Avantair's Executive Vice President of Maintenance and Operations. Under his new role, he will lead the Company's Maintenance and Operations departments as well as oversee Avantair's daily operations. He will also serve in a strategic capacity, working closely with other members of senior management to grow the Company. Mr. Beitzel has been in the aviation industry for 20 years, having started his career with Pan American World Airways. He spent 16 years holding various management roles with US Airways before joining Avantair. Mr. Beitzel holds a BA in Aviation Management and an Associate's Degree in Professional Aeronautics.

Steven Santo, Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are confident in Kevin's abilities to take Avantair to its next level of growth."

Beitzel said, "Avantair is a dynamic company of which I'm proud to be a part. We have an excellent team of people that will work together to continue the Company's growth and success."

About Avantair

Headquartered in Clearwater, FL, Avantair, Inc. is the exclusive North American provider of fractional aircraft shares in the Piaggio Avanti P.180 aircraft. Avantair is the fifth-largest company in the North American fractional aircraft industry and the only publicly traded stand-alone fractional operator. Today, the company manages a fleet of 46 aircraft with an additional 48 Piaggio Avanti IIs on order. It also recently announced an order of 20 Embraer Phenom 100s. Avantair, with operations in five states and over 300 employees, offers private travel solutions for individuals and companies at a fraction of the cost of whole aircraft ownership.

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