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BBA Aviation PLC

30 March 2016

30 March 2016

BBA Aviation agrees disposal of six FBOs for $190 million

BBA Aviation plc, the focused Business and General Aviation ("B&GA") value added service provider, announces the sale of six FBOs, as agreed with the U.S. Department of Justice under the terms of the regulatory approval for the acquisition of Landmark Aviation ("Landmark"), for an aggregate cash consideration of $190 million to affiliates of KSL Capital Partners, LLC ("the transaction"). In connection with the transaction, KSL has partnered with Jeffrey Ross, the former president and CEO of Ross Aviation, who will manage the Divestiture Assets following the closing of the transaction. The transaction is subject to customary approvals, including airport consents and approval by the U.S. Department of Justice, and completion is expected in due course.

As previously announced on 3 February, under the terms of the regulatory approval in connection with the acquisition of Landmark Aviation, the Company was required to sell six legacy Landmark FBOs at: Westchester County Airport, New York; Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia; Scottsdale Airport, Arizona; Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Alaska; Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, California; and part of the Landmark facilities at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. These FBOs together contributed $16.1 million of EBITDA in 2014. Proceeds of the transaction will be used to repay existing debt facilities, including in its entirety the $150 million short term debt facility raised as part of the financing package for the transaction.

Commenting on today's announcement, Simon Pryce, Chief Executive of BBA Aviation, said:

"We are pleased to announce this successful disposal, which follows the transformational acquisition of Landmark Aviation. Since completing the acquisition in February, we have made good progress with the integration which is proceeding to plan. We look forward to updating the market in due course as we realise the full potential of the expanded Group."

For further information please contact:

BBA Aviation plc

+44 (0) 20 7514 3999

Mike Powell, Group Finance Director

Martha Walsh, Interim Head of Communications & Investor Relations

Tulchan Communications

+44 (0) 20 7353 4200

David Allchurch

Information on BBA Aviation plc

BBA Aviation plc is a focused B&GA value added service provider with market leading businesses and attractive growth opportunities. BBA Aviation's Flight Support businesses (Signature Flight Support and ASIG) are focused on refuelling and ground handling of business and commercial aviation aircraft. Its Aftermarket Services businesses (Dallas Airmotive, H+S Aviation, International Turbine Service, Barrett Turbine Engine Company, International Governor Services and Ontic) are focused on the repair and overhaul of jet engines and the service of aerospace sub-systems and components. For more information, please visit www.bbaaviation.com

Summary 2014 consolidated financials of the six FBOs being sold to KSL Capital:

   --      EBITDA: $16.1m 
   --      Profit Before Tax: ($6.1m) 
   --      Gross Assets: $85.7m

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