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19th of February 2007

BBA AVIATION PLC
Appointment of Hansel Tookes as non-executive director


BBA Aviation plc today announces the appointment of Hansel Tookes as a non-executive director with immediate effect.

Hansel Tookes, 59, retired from Raytheon Company in 2002 where he was President of Raytheon International. During his career at Raytheon, Hansel Tookes also held the roles of CEO and Chairman of Raytheon Aircraft Company, a subsidiary focused on commercial, military and regional aircraft manufacturing. Prior to joining Raytheon in 1999, he was President of the Pratt & Whitney Large Military Engines Group, part of the United Technologies Corporation. Hansel Tookes is a trained Naval Aviator and Pilot and has also flown for United Airlines.

Mr Tookes is a director of Corning Inc., Ryder System Inc., FPL Group and the Harris Corporation.

BBA Aviation also announces the retirement of Bob Phillips from the Board. Mr Phillips joined the Board in 2000 and is stepping down after the AGM in April following seven years of service as a non-executive director.

Michael Harper, Executive Chairman commented:
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Bob Phillips for his valuable contribution to the Board of BBA Aviation over the last seven years. It has been a pleasure to work with him and we wish him every happiness in his retirement.

I would also like to welcome Hansel Tookes as a non-executive director. His extensive aviation and OEM experience will be a great asset to BBA Aviation as we continue to implement our strategy for growth through intragroup opportunities and market consolidation.”


Hansel Tookes commented:
“I am delighted to be joining the Board of BBA Aviation. I look forward to working with the Board and management team to pursue the company’s successful growth strategy in the flourishing business aviation market.”

Enquiries:

BBA Aviation plc
Michael Harper, Executive Chairman
020 7514 3999

Brunswick Group LLP
Lucie Anne Brailsford / Jemma Hill
020 7404 5959