Avantair Fractional and Fractional-Card Programs Named Best of the Best by Robb Report

CLEARWATER, Fla., June 1, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avantair, Inc. (OTCBB:AAIR),
the only publicly traded stand-alone private aircraft operator and the sole
North American provider of fractional shares and flight hour time cards in the
Piaggio Avanti aircraft, announced today that it has been selected as Best of
the Best Winner by Robb Report in two categories--Fractional Programs and
Fractional-Card Programs.

Robb Report's June issue -- the 21st Annual Best of the Best -- "recognizes the
finest aircraft and flight-services programs the private-aviation sector has to
offer." The editorial staff, along with the Robb Report Private Aviation
Advisory Board, evaluated the entire spectrum of aircraft and flight services
programs using objective criteria. "In these challenging times, the fractional
owner -- who is not only a flyer, but also an investor -- rightly requires both
superior customer service and a proven track record from any fractional program
worthy of being called the Best of the Best," James D. Butler, Robb Report
Private Aviation Advisory Board member.

"These accolades are reflective of the growing awareness of our brand among
consumers of private travel, and a testament to the hard work, consistent effort
and endless enthusiasm put forth by the entire Avantair team," stated Steven
Santo, chief executive officer of Avantair. "We are honored to be recognized by
the Robb Report."

About Avantair

Avantair, the only publicly traded stand-alone private aircraft operator and the
sole North American provider of fractional shares and flight hour time cards in
the Piaggio Avanti aircraft, is headquartered in Clearwater, FL, with over 400
employees. The Company offers private travel solutions for individuals and
businesses traveling within its service area, which includes the continental
United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico, at a fraction of the cost of
whole aircraft ownership. The Company currently manages a fleet of 53 aircraft,
with another 56 Piaggio Avanti aircraft on order through 2013. For more
information about Avantair, please visit: http://www.avantair.com.

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CONTACT: Avantair, Inc.
Heather Dynes
440.639.2773
hdynes@avantair.com