Los Angeles, CA (August 11, 2008): Mercury Air Cargo, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mercury Air Group, Inc., announced today that it has been selected as the cargo handler at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for Emirates Airline. Beginning in October, Mercury will be responsible for all cargo handling and warehouse services for Emirates, which will have daily flights coming into LAX. Mercury will service Emirates out of its 200,000 square foot on-airport cargo and office facility at LAX. Emirates SkyCargo division will also maintain offices at Mercury’s facility.

“Emirates A380 fever” hit LAX on Tuesday of last week, as the airline debuted the first of its 58 A380 double-decker super jumbo aircraft for Los Angeles area elected officials and aviation industry executives. Currently, Emirates has a fleet of 119 aircraft, flying to over 100 destinations in 61 countries around the world. Nearly 800 Emirates flights depart Dubai each week on their way to destinations on six continents. Emirates current order-book stands at 237 aircraft with a total value of approximately $71 billion.

“This is a big win for Mercury Air Cargo. I am very proud that Emirates has selected us to provide cargo handling services at LAX. Emirates is one of the world’s premiere airlines, serving a part of the world that will continue to see increased commerce for decades to come. Additionally, at a time that other airlines are struggling to survive, Emirates recently posted record net profits. Emirates has an award-winning international cargo division and I am pleased that Mercury is their partner in Los Angeles,” said Joseph A. Czyzyk, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mercury Air Group, Inc.

Mercury Air Cargo, Inc. provides cargo handling and warehouse services, logistics services, air cargo charter and airline cargo sales worldwide. Mercury Air Cargo’s Hermes Aviation serves as a Cargo General Sales Agent (GSA) for a number of the largest international airlines with offices throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Hermes Aviation De Mexico is the largest GSA in Mexico, sourcing thousands of tons of cargo annually to and from Mexico, Central and South America. Mercury Air Cargo provides air cargo services in its own warehouse facilities on airports in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Toronto and Montreal. Mercury Air Cargo, through Mercury World Cargo, is a FAA Part 135 certified carrier and a member of the International Airline Clearing House.

“This was a very competitive process. Executives from Emirates in both New York and Dubai toured our operations and we had to respond to a RFP that was very demanding. It’s not an understatement that all of our competitors wanted this contract. I am very proud of our team’s efforts and I look forward to personally ensuring a level of success that exceeds Emirates expectations,” said John Peery, Vice President of Mercury Air Cargo’s cargo operations.

About Mercury Air Group
Based in Los Angeles, Mercury Air Group, Inc. was founded in 1956 by three members of the legendary First American Volunteer Group (AVG) Flying Tigers. Today, Mercury is a global leader in the aviation services industry and is one of the largest privately owned aviation services company in the world with business operations on five continents in more than 60 locations. Mercury Air Group provides aviation petroleum products, air cargo services and transportation as well as support services for international and U.S. commercial airlines, general aviation and U.S. government aircraft.

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