Aviation Inventory Resources, a world leader in the support of turboprop regional airline operators, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Great Lakes Airlines to market and sell the airline’s inventory of surplus parts. The multi-year agreement covers Great Lakes’ Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia and Beechcraft 1900 inventory on a worldwide basis.

“We are very pleased to forge this partnership with Great Lakes, which is one of the world’s most experienced and highly regarded operators of the Beech 1900 aircraft," said Morgan Whitehead, Vice President of Operations for Aviation Inventory Resources. "This project offers AIR the opportunity to bring the world’s largest surplus B1900 inventory as well as Great Lakes’ massive EMB-120 inventory, to our worldwide customer base. This agreement helps cement our position as one of the industry’s foremost turboprop experts. Whether it’s the ATR42/ATR72, Saab 340, the 1900D or the EMB-120, A.I.R. has one of the largest inventories, and some of the most operationally experienced people in the business.”

About Aviation Inventory Resources, Inc.: A.I.R. has been a premier supplier of turboprop aircraft and spares for over 15 years. Based in Mansfield, Texas, the company specializes in the Saab 340, ATR 42/72, and Beechcraft 1900. A.I.R. supports regional airlines around the globe with around the clock AOG service. The company website is www.avinvres.com

About Great Lakes Airlines, Ltd.: Great Lakes Airlines provides scheduled passenger air service with a fleet of Embraer EMB-120 Brasilias and Raytheon/Beech 1900D regional airliners. Additional information is available on the Company web site that may be accessed at www.flygreatlakes.com

For more information, contact Morgan Whitehead at 1-817-672-0060 or mwhitehead@avinvres.com.