Dan Pappano Named President of Aero-Instruments

CLEVELAND – September 8, 2010 – Aero-Instruments today announced the appointment of Daniel J. Pappano to President of the privately held company, which designs and manufactures air data sensors for the aerospace and defense industry.

Pappano, who has more than 18 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry, succeeds Ryan S. Mifsud in the leadership role for Aero-Instruments. Ryan Mifsud has been promoted to Executive Vice President of The Mifsud Group, a private investment and management company specializing in the manufacturing sector and an owner of Aero-Instruments.

“I am very pleased to have Dan Pappano join Aero-Instruments, which is poised for significant growth,” said Oscar J. Mifsud, CEO of Aero-Instruments and President and CEO of The Mifsud Group. “Dan is an industry leader, and we have a high degree of confidence in his ability to lead this company to the next level. We know Dan well and believe his extensive, successful background and experience in finance, operations, and sales and marketing will be significant value drivers for Aero-Instruments, its employees and its customers.”

As President of Aero-Instruments, Pappano assumes responsibility for day-to-day management of the company, the continued execution of its growth strategy, and the deep relationships with its customers. “I am thrilled to have this opportunity to join a high-quality specialty manufacturer with a strong and loyal customer base and excellent growth potential,” Pappano said.

Over the past 12 years, Pappano has held various senior management positions in two aerospace and defense companies, B/E Aerospace Inc. and most recently Hexcel Corporation. He has experience in North America, Europe and Asia. Pappano, who is originally from Cleveland, and his family have moved back to Northeast Ohio.

About Aero-Instruments

Aero-Instruments is one of the most trusted names in the design and manufacture of Air Data Sensors for aerospace applications. Founded in 1925, the privately held company based in Cleveland, Ohio, produces electrically heated Pitot Probes, Pitot-Static Probes and Static Pressure Ports for the aerospace and defense industries. Aero-Instruments’ products are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft around the world, including commercial aircraft, military aircraft, business jets, general aviation, rotorcraft and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. For more information, visit www.aero-instruments.com.