Press Notice - BBA Aviation

20th December 2005

BBA GROUP PLC

Trading Statement

BBA Group Plc today issues its regular trading statement ahead of its annual results for the year ending 31st December 2005 which will be announced on the 28th February 2006.

In our Aviation division, as anticipated, trading has remained strong in the second half of 2005 with continued sales growth over the prior year. For the year as a whole we expect a significant increase in operating profits and improved operating margins over the prior period. We are announcing today that we have recently added 2 locations to our Signature network in the US and are finalising agreements to add another 2 locations in the next few weeks. We are working on a number of further acquisition opportunities to accelerate growth in all areas of our Aviation business.

The separation of Fiberweb from the BBA Group which was announced on the 2nd November is well under way. We are in discussions with a number of interested parties regarding the potential sale of Fiberweb. In Fiberweb, sales in the second half of the year are expected to be ahead of the prior period although operating profits have been adversely impacted by a temporary spike in raw material costs which peaked in October, mostly associated with the effect of the hurricanes in the southern states of the US.

As anticipated our free cash flow has improved in the second half and we currently expect to exceed the £60M generated in 2004.

Commenting on the Trading Statement Roy McGlone Chief Executive said:

“The process to separate Fiberweb is going well with interest from a number of parties. Our Aviation businesses continue to perform strongly and we are working on a wide range of opportunities to accelerate growth as we become a focused Aviation Services business in the early part of 2006”.

Enquiries:

Roy McGlone, Chief Executive 020 7514 3999
Andrew Wood, Finance Director 020 7514 3999
BBA GROUP PLC

Mike Smith 020 7404 5959
Lucie Anne Brailsford 020 7404 5959
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