Woodbridge, NJ – January 11, 2007 – NetJets Inc. Chairman and CEO, Richard Santulli, announced today that James (Jim) Christiansen has been appointed as president of NetJets Aviation.

Richard Santulli said, “A devoted member of the NetJets family, Jim was with our company in the early years and truly understands our commitment to customer service and safety.   With Jims depth of experience, there is no one who knows our business better.  I am confident that with Jim in this leadership role, NetJets will continue to grow as an industry leader.”

Jim Christiansen first joined NetJets in 1990, when he served as president of Executive Jet Aviation (now NetJets Aviation) for two years.  Prior to rejoining NetJets in 2001, Mr. Christiansen served as president of K-C Aviation Transportation Services, as president of Wayfarer Ketch, as chief operating officer at Tag Aviation, and served on the board of directors of CitationShares.  A former Army helicopter pilot, Mr. Christiansen has also served as chairman of the National Air Transportation Association and the Fractional Ownership Aviation Rulemaking Committee that developed the new FAR Part 91K to regulate fractional operators.

NetJets Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, provides the safest and most secure private aviation solutions in the world.   NetJets fractional aircraft ownership allows individuals and companies to buy a share of a private business jet at a fraction of the cost of whole aircraft ownership, and guarantees availability 365 days a year with just a few hours notice.  The NetJets programs worldwide offer the largest and most diversified fleet in private aviation, which includes 14 of the most popular business jets in the world. Access to the NetJets fleet is also available in the form of a short-term lease, sold on an all-inclusive, pre-paid basis in 25-hour increments, through an exclusive alliance with Marquis Jet Partners. NetJets Inc. also offers aircraft management, charter management, and on-demand charter services through its subsidiary, Executive Jet Management.   More information on NetJets, the Marquis Jet Program, and Executive Jet Management is available at www.netjets.com.

The Gulfstream Large Cabin Fleet is operated by NetJets International. The BBJ is operated by NetJets Large Aircraft Company. All other aircraft offered by NetJets in the United State s are operated by NetJets Aviation. Each of these operating companies is a wholly owned subsidiary of NetJets Inc. All aircraft offered by NetJets in Europe are operated by NetJets Transportes Aéreos, SA a Portuguese/EU Air Carrier. The Marquis Jet Card Program is operated by NetJets under its FAR Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate. NetJets has an affiliation with the provider of the NetJets MiddleEast Program.

Contact:
Maryann Aarseth
NetJets Inc.
732-326-3735
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