On December 7, the President of Aviation Strategies International (ASI), Dr. Pierre Coutu, has announced the appointment of Mr. Claude Martel, Mr. Jean-Marc Trottier and Dr. David Ze respectively as ASI's new Executive Vice-President and Vice-President Business Development and Network Operations, and Vice-President Academic Affairs.

Addressing a group of ASI's partners and clients at a year-end cocktail reception in the Old Montreal, Dr. Coutu remarked: "Claude, Jean-Marc and David have been regular collaborators of ASI these past years and I am very proud that they have accepted to join ASI's senior management. I trust that they will be a great addition to our team and the expertise and know-how will greatly benefit our clients worldwide."

On this occasion, Dr. Coutu also underlined that the year 2006 has been one of very challenging and exciting times for Aviation Strategies International and its Network of Associates. Earlier this year, Mr. Paul Lannon and Mr. Norm Richard had joined ASI's Network with principal responsibility to take over the firm's representation in Canada's Eastern provinces.

Mr. Martel will be joining ASI's Montreal office, and Mr. Trottier will be working from his Ottawa office. Dr. Ze will be working from his Vancouver office. Their nominations are effective immediately.