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26th April 2002

ASIG renews World's largest into-plane contract with Delta at Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport

Orlando, FL ... ASIG, an industry leader in aviation services, announced today that Delta Air Lines has renewed their contract with ASIG to provide into-plane fueling service to the airline at Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport for another three years. The contract is the world's largest single carrier into-plane contract.

ASIG has been providing into-plane fueling service to Delta in Atlanta since 1994. During this 8-year period, the size of the operation has doubled. In order to meet these increased demands and enhance quality, ASIG has invested 5.5 million dollars in equipment and leading edge technology to improve service to the airline.

ASIG currently fuels 1,100 daily flights in Atlanta. Delta alone will account for 620 daily flights and 2.1 million gallons per day.

Keith P. Ryan, ASIG's President & CEO remarked, "We are pleased to have our contract extended at Worldport with Delta Air Lines. The renewal demonstrates how ASIG has been able to work collaboratively and creatively with our customer to help them achieve their goals while maintaining quality, safety and operational excellence."

ASIG has operated for over 50 years as one of the largest independent airfield services companies in the world. ASIG has substantial ground handling and fueling operations with business units in 68 cities in North America and Europe. ASIG employs over 5,500 aviation service professionals. The company is pursuing aggressive strategies for Total Quality, and service expansions in new cities. ASIG is a subsidiary of BBA Group, PLC, a publicly held corporation traded on the London stock exchange.

Forward-Looking Statements The Company from time to time may discuss forward-looking information. Except for the historical information contained in this release, all forward-looking information are estimates of the Company's management and are subject to the various risks and uncertainties that are beyond the Company's control and may cause results to differ from management expectations.

Further information: Dan Sellas, VP, Marketing & Business Development +1 407 648-7373