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April 19, 2006

PHX to Welcome Airline CEO’s, Top U.S. Transportation Officials at Annual Symposium

Phoenix, AZ – Some of the world’s most respected aviation minds will gather in Phoenix, Arizona April 25 – 27 for the 15th annual Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Aviation Symposium. CEO’s of US Airways, ExpressJet, Hawaiian and United Airlines will share their views and experiences in the always candid “CEO Panel.” Senior executives from American, Virgin Atlantic, Air France and Lufthansa will also participate in the Symposium. In addition, current and former transportation officials will speak, including The Honorable Jeffrey Shane, Under Secretary for Policy, U.S. Department of Transportation, The Honorable Kenneth Mead, Former U.S. Department of Transportation Inspector General and David Batchelor, Energy and Transport Directorate General, European Commission.

The theme of this year’s Symposium is “The Future Will Be Better Tomorrow.” While this strikes a humorous chord, the subject matter will be quite focused, with panels discussing a range of topics, including:

International Issues

Succeeding in the World’s Growth Markets

Fleet Financing in the Future

Technology and the Customer Experience

ATC Infrastructure Financing

New Aircraft and Customer Expectations

Airline Investment Opportunities

CEO Visions of the Future

The Symposium will be held at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, a perfect location to experience the natural desert beauty and relaxing atmosphere of Phoenix while benefiting from the wealth of knowledge in this unique gathering of industry experts.

To register for this year’s Phoenix Sky Harbor International Aviation Symposium visit www.phxskyharbor.com or call 602- 273-8863. For room reservations at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, call 800-835-6206.

Media Contacts:
Sky Harbor Public Information Office:   602-273-3300

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