FORT WORTH, TX. September 1, 2006 – HTA Aviation, LLC, a privately held woman owned small business entity receives the FAA Certificate of Excellence “Diamond Award” for 2005. The prestigious award recognizes the highest level of five levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Ruby, and Diamond) of maintenance training provided by an employer. HTA Aviation also received the Diamond Award for 2004.

Michael Hendricks, FAA Aviation Safety Inspector at the Diamond Certificate of Excellence Award and Diamond Pen to Steve Brown, Vice President of HTA Aviation.

“We at HTA Aviation are honored to receive this prestigious award. Recurrent maintenance training/courses play a crucial part in the successful operation of our aviation business. We maintain a proactive approach concerning the FAA AMT Awards Program by accepting the challenge for HTA Aviation to meet and sustain the highest level, (Diamond Award) Certificate of Excellence”, said Steve Brown.

The HTA Aviation locations in Maryland and Texas - became eligible for the employer Diamond Award when 25 percent of each site's eligible employees received a minimum of six hours of training during consecutive calendar years. While only 25 percent employee participation was required to earn the Diamond Award, 100 percent of HTA Aviation’s eligible employees participated in the training program.

"HTA Aviation remains committed to ensuring that our customers have the industry's most highly trained technicians supporting their aircraft with the best available equipment," said Sara Brown, President, HTA Aviation.