Aviation Learning & Launchspace Form Strategic Partnership

Aviation Learning, Inc. and Launchspace, Inc. today announced a strategic partnership to together serve the fields of design, engineering, maintenance, and professional development training within the communities of aerospace, space, and space technologies.

Rochester, NY June 7, 2004 -- Under the agreement, Aviation Learning will market, sell, and deliver Launchspace's world renowned courses and seminars, continuing their reputation of providing high-quality professional development and continuing education programs to the aerospace, space, and space technologies communities throughout the world. Developed for working aerospace and space professionals at all levels, these courses and seminars are presented by the foremost authorities in their respective fields including the work of Dr. Marshall Kaplan, CEO of Launchspace.

Also under the agreement, Aviation Learning and Launchspace will jointly transform existing courses and develop new Blended Training Solution products and services into a comprehensive and integrated training package of instructor-led training, e-learning, and printed materials to the aerospace and space industries on a global basis. "We are looking forward to working with Dr. Kaplan and his staff to develop new products in answer to the rapidly increasing needs of the aerospace and especially space marketplace," said Mark Rider, Executive Vice President of Aviation Learning.

"This new partnership promises to benefit the global aerospace and space markets in many important ways," says Launchspace President and CEO Marshall Kaplan. "Working with Aviation Learning allows us to ensure our commitment to the highest quality products and services for our customers as we continue to build upon our success throughout the world. Adding Aviation Learning's experience and capabilities in the development of aviation and aerospace training allows us to accelerate the expansion of Launchspace's unique professional training products and services.

John Marszalek, Aviation Learning's President and CEO said, "This Alliance will allow us to jointly service the customers in the fields of aerospace, space, and space technologies with the same quality and value we bring to the commercial aviation maintenance and engineering marketplace. The space and space technologies markets are growing tremendously and Launchspace has the reputation of being a world leader in providing training in these markets. Their established success, coupled with our organizations capabilities, will certainly enable us to become the preeminent provider of Blended Training Solutions to these industries."

About Aviation Learning: Headquartered in Rochester, NY, Aviation Learning is comprised of a team of dedicated and experienced aviation and technology training professionals providing Blended Training Solutions, Performance Support Systems, and Information and Intelligence products and services to the aviation and aerospace industry. Aviation Learnings training and information solutions are currently used worldwide by major airline operators, MRO shops, OEMs, and aviation technical schools. The company can be reached toll free within the United States and Canada at 1-888-458-5040 (1-585-328-5000 Outside US) or by visiting their web site at www.AviationLearning.com.

About Launchspace: Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, Launchspace offers the broadest selection of public and client-site, high quality professional development and continuing education programs and seminars to the space community at locations around the world. Offering courses that are oriented to the working space professional at all levels and taught by experienced experts in their respective fields, these up-to-date courses are presented in a clear and understandable manner, leading the attendee to improved professional skills that are directly applicable to increased productivity and better job performance. The company can be reached toll free at 1-800-960-0047 or by visiting their web site at www.Launchspace.com.

For more information, contact:
Mark A. Rider, Executive Vice President
Aviation Learning, Inc.
585-325-8000 x224,
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Robert Russo, Vice President - Training
Launchspace, Inc.
301-607-9040,
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