SimuFlite Names New Managing Director

DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Texas, June 25, 2001 --

SimuFlite Training International Inc. has named David Boggess as managing director, client support. In his new role, Boggess is responsible for ensuring that clients receive the finest training experience possible. To accomplish this, he now oversees the management of SimuFlite’s client services department, all account executives and all program coordinators. He also oversees the operation of SimuFlite’s aviation library

Boggess most recently served as SimuFlite’s director, training support, where he was responsible for instructor training, scheduling, administrative support, and standardization. He came to the company in December 1999 from GE Capital's Card Services division, where he managed customer and client services for Lowe's Home Improvement. Prior to that position, Boggess was a senior instructor at the U.S. Army's aviation training center at Fort Rucker, Ala. Boggess spent 10 years in U.S. Army aviation, with command, flight and staff experience in the aerial lift, cavalry and attack communities. He is also a pilot with a commercial rating.

Boggess reports to SimuFlite president Jeff Roberts.

SimuFlite Training International Inc., the business aviation division of GE Capital Aviation Training, provides advanced training to pilots and maintenance professionals operating turbine-powered aircraft in corporate, military and government service.

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