CLEVELAND, Ohio August 19, 2008 Flight Options, a leading provider of safe, reliable and luxurious private air travel services, announced today that Jay Heublein has been named vice president of sales and marketing.

Mr. Heublein returns to Flight Options where he began his aviation career as a regional sales director. In his new role as vice president, Jay will lead the national sales force and create and execute Flight Options' sales and marketing strategies.

"Jay's focus on providing outstanding customer service and his knowledge of the private aviation marketplace make him the perfect leader in this growth stage of our business," said Mike Silvestro, chief executive officer of Flight Options. "He has a proven record of sales leadership with strong results and we are thrilled to welcome Jay back into the Flight Options family."

"The operating expertise of the Flight Options team is unmatched in the industry," stated Mr. Heublein. "I am excited to rejoin the organization with a renewed focus on service delivery and growth."

Most recently, Jay served as regional sales director for another leading fractional provider, where he consistently led the company in fractional share sales and new client acquisition. He holds a bachelor's of science degree from Truman State University. Prior to his tenure in private aviation, Jay worked in the sports medicine industry. He will soon be relocating to Cleveland with his wife Connie and their two daughters.

About Flight Options

Flight Options, LLC, has earned a reputation as a leader and innovator within the private aviation industry. The Cleveland, Ohio-based company marks its 10th Anniversary in 2008 and offers the complete spectrum of programs from Fractional First™ ownership to leasing, aircraft management, and JetPASS Membership. The company is an industry leader in private aviation safety as well, having been selected by the FAA to partner and participate in the development and implementation of a formal Safety Management System (SMS) soon to be required for all air service providers. Flight Options provides personalized service to its Owners and Members, with a fleet of 120 aircraft consisting of the Hawker 400XP, Hawker 850XP, Citation X and Embraer Legacy. More information is available at www.flightoptions.com or by calling 877.703.2348.

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