WESTERN AIRCRAFT GAINING A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE FROM USE OF NEW INVENTORY PLANNING SOLUTION FROM VALOGIX

Saratoga Springs, NY - November 1, 2004 - Valogix announced today that it has implemented its advanced inventory planning and optimization solution at Western Aircraft in Boise Idaho. Western Aircraft selected Valogix to automate its inventory planning and replenishment processes and to reduce its inventory investment while improving fill rates.

Valogix planning solutions provide enterprise type features and benefits to small and midsize companies. According to Richard Vaccaro, President and CEO of Valogix, "we offer state-of-the-art advanced inventory planning solutions that are easy to use and affordable. We are very excited about having Western Aircraft as a new customer and partner."

"We wanted to replace our time consuming manual planning processes, which used spreadsheets and ad-hoc reports, with an automated forecasting, replenishment planning, and inventory optimization solution," said Ken Hawk, VP Sales and FBO Services for Western Aircraft. "Our goal is to improve our productivity and fill rates, lower costs, and enhance our customer's experience with us."

"The implementation of VALOGIX® Parts Planner will enable Western Aircraft to achieve their goals and increase their responsiveness in the dynamic market place by adding real value to their business processes," said Tom Glacken VP of Sales for Valogix.

About Western Aircraft Inc.
Western Aircraft has four primary business operations: Aircraft Services, Aircraft Sales, FBO Services and Parts Sales. The company offers fixed base operator services such as refueling and maintenance and sells and installs rotable components, spare parts, and modification kits. Western sells and ships aircraft parts worldwide on a 24/7 basis. Western Aircraft is an authorized service center and parts distributor for many of the world's major aircraft and avionics manufacturers including Dassault Falcon, Raytheon, Cessna, Pilatus and Honeywell.

Western Aircraft, Inc.
Tel: 1- 208-338-1800
Fax: 1- 208-338-1830
http://www.westair.com/

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