Aero Law Represents US Air in Purchase of 92 New Jets

October 4, 2007 — US Airways announced today that it had signed purchase agreements for an order of 92 new aircraft from Airbus S.A.S. The order includes 22 A350 XWBs, 10 A330-200s and 60 A320 Family aircraft. Today’s announcement marks the successful conclusion of the negotiation for the Airbus order announced at the Paris Air Show in June 2007. Aero Law Group acted as outside counsel to US Airways in the transaction.

Delivery of the A350 XWBs is scheduled to begin in 2014, making US Airways the first North American customer for the fleet type. Delivery of the A330s will start in 2009 and delivery of the A320 Family aircraft will run from 2008 to 2012.

“We are very pleased to have cemented our order with Airbus and look forward to continued success as we add these new safe, efficient and comfortable airplanes to our fleet,” said US Airways CEO and Chairman Doug Parker. “Our employees will benefit from new, state-of-the-art aircraft in which our customers will receive the great service they deserve and expect.”

“We are very pleased to have cemented our order with Airbus and look forward to continued success as we add these new safe, efficient and comfortable airplanes to our fleet,” said US Airways CEO and Chairman Doug Parker. “Our employees will benefit from new, state-of-the-art aircraft in which our customers will receive the great service they deserve and expect.”

“We are proud to represent US Airways, and its predecessor America West, in transactions of this magnitude, and to be involved in the airline’s growth and its planning for the future,” said Kevin Austin, Founding Attorney of Aero Law Group “We are pleased to be part of such an exciting and energetic airline that is leading the way in commercial aviation.”

US Airways is the fifth largest domestic airline employing more than 36,000 aviation professionals worldwide. US Airways, US Airways Shuttle and US Airways Express operate approximately 3,800 flights per day and serve more than 230 communities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America.

Airbus is a leading aircraft manufacturer with a very modern and comprehensive aircraft product line. By successfully balancing innovation with reliability, flexibility and economics, Airbus builds aircraft that are recognized worldwide for their efficiency, safety and environmentally-friendly operation.

Aero Law Group’s mission is to provide the highest quality transactional legal services to airlines and aircraft owners and operators worldwide.