GREENSBORO, NC — Oct. 28, 2008 ... Leading aircraft interior provider TIMCO Aerosystems, LLC ("TIMCO Aerosystems") announced today that it has been chosen by one of the leading airlines in Latin America, LAN Airlines S.A. ("LAN"), to replace lavatories on the B767 aircraft in its fleet.  TIMCO Aerosystems specializes in developing custom interior monument and system solutions that increase passenger satisfaction and comfort, yet are lightweight, easy to maintain and quick to install.

Rick Salanitri, Executive Vice President of TIMCO Aviation Services, Inc. and President of TIMCO Aerosystems, noted that, “TIMCO is exceptionally pleased with LAN's selection.  LAN constantly demonstrates extraordinary commitment to its customers as evidenced by the number of passenger satisfaction awards it has received.  We are honored to be chosen by LAN.”

LAN has been named best airline in the Latin America on several different occasions. The company and its affiliates in Chile, Peru, Argentina and Ecuador connect the region to Europe, the United States and the South Pacific.  In addition to claiming superior air service provider status in each of the first three domestic markets named above, soon its Ecuador affiliate will have this same standing. Additionally, LAN is a member of the oneworld™ global alliance which brings together the best international airlines.

TIMCO Aerosystems, a division of TIMCO Aviation Services, Inc., is one of a select few providers that can support its customers with a full spectrum of cabin solutions, from state-of-the-art design and engineering to interiors and structures manufacture, integration and certification.  Typical projects include interior reconfigurations, flight avionics retrofits, IFE integration, mechanical system changes, STC development, airframe structural modifications and kitting services.  In addition, through Brice Manufacturing Company, Inc., a subsidiary of TIMCO Aviation Services, Inc., TIMCO Aerosystems is able to support leading airline customers with innovative seating design and construction.

For more information, including a high resolution CAD-based depiction of the upgraded lavatory, please contact Michael King at +1.805.462.3000 or mking@kinggroup.com.

About LAN

LAN Airlines is one of the leading passenger airlines in Latin America. The company and its affiliates serve more than 60 destinations around the world through an extensive network that offers full connectivity within Latin America, while also linking the region with North America, Europe and the South Pacific, as well as 58 additional international destinations through its various alliances. LAN Airlines and its affiliates have a leading position in their respective domestic markets of Chile and Peru as well as an important presence in the Argentinean domestic market.

Currently, LAN Airlines and its affiliates operate one of the most modern fleets in the world, with 81 passenger aircraft, and its cargo subsidiary, LAN CARGO and its respective cargo affiliates, own 9 dedicated freighters. The company recently completed its short haul fleet renovation process by acquiring new aircraft from the Airbus A320 family, enabling LAN to improve its efficiency and to reduce significantly its CO2 emissions. The fleet renovation is part of the company’s commitment to the protection of the environment.

LAN is one of the few Investment Grade airlines in the world (BBB). The company’s world class quality standards enabled its membership in oneworld™, the global alliance that encompasses the best airlines in the world. For more information please visit www.lan.com or www.oneworldalliance.com