Air Support services are centred on four core practice areas, as indicated below and briefly described later on.

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1 Mission Statement Air Support is an aviation engineering and consulting company operating in the Italian, European, Africa end South America markets. Air Support is specialized in providing key aviation operators all the required support in coping with the various challenges of modern commercial aviation. Company Profile Air Support has recently celebrated its 16 th year anniversary as a leading edge Italian aviation consulting firm. To provide local support for projects of national significance, our aviation professionals handle all assignments with promptness and efficiency from our offices in Rome and Naples, along with a network of associated experts distributed locally in several reference markets. A unique multi-disciplinary team capable of providing premier financial, environmental, airport facilities and terminal planning services to airport and airline operators and of covering, in a coordinated effort, all air transportation requirements. Throughout the years, Air Support has developed a vast technical expertise and, while dealing with a variety of aviation topics, provided its clients with competitive solutions to their infrastructural and operative needs. The list of retained clients includes all major airport operators in Italy, such AdR Aeroporti di Roma; SEA Aeroporti di Milano; GESAC-BAA Naples Interanational Airport; AdF Aeroporto di Firenze, SAC Catania Airport, etc., as well as Governmental Agencies (such the European Commision and Eurocontrol), research centres (SICTA Consortium by Enav), industrial operators (Alenia, AMS), foreign firms (IGK Infrastructure, Colombia), foreign Governments (GOSS Government of Southern Sudan). To its client, the firm has provided fully integrated environmental planning, financial, operational, planning services that comply with Italian, European, ICAO and IATA standards and regulations. Air Support services are centred on four core practice areas, as indicated below and briefly described later on. Airport Infrastructure Airspace Planning Aviation Services Environmental services Air Support team of aviation experts is fully knowledgeable on many state-of-the-art computerised systems for simulation, calculation, design and planning, many of which are produced, used or certified by the most prominent international air transport agencies and firms. Such analytical tools help our professionals to achieve the highest qualitative levels in a cost-effective fashion.

2 Airport Infrastructures Air Support Airport Infrastructures Team focuses on improving efficiency and maximizing the use of existing airfields as well as developing new airfields. The Team has provided highly specialized, analytical services to solve specific facilities and airport operation problems, and developed forward-looking plans which address emerging trends in the aviation industry. These insights aid in defining the course of future growth at airports. We have kept pace with the industry requirements and combined our visions of the future with those of our Clients to produce long-lasting and practical solutions for facilities and operations Dinamyc assessment of capacity using simulation, Rome Fiumicino Airport The firm s services range from detailed simulation analysis of airspace, airfield and terminal operations to the design and layout of runways, taxiways, terminal areas, air cargo facilities, forecast, operation planning and ground access systems. The technical planning is coordinated with our environmental and financial planners to assure that any Plan or Design is affordable and provides alternatives for growth. A list of some of the Team s planning and design efforts and application fields is provided below: Airport and heliport design; Master plans and expansion; Terminal and facilities design; Simulation of terminal flows; Airport capacity; Facilities capacity; Expansion of existing terminals; Impact of new facilities; Runways and taxiways configuration; New runway design and construction; Pavement design; High speed runway exits; Land side planning; etc. Structural and functional requalification of the runway and taxiways, Naples International Airport Airport Master Plan studies are designed to provide guidelines for future airport development. The master plan defines a program of staged development of airport facilities to accommodate forecast levels of air traffic demand with maximum operational effectiveness and with minimum cost and adverse impact on the environment. Master plan studies entail a determination of facility requirements followed by a thorough evaluation of the consequences of all reasonable and practicable possible courses of airport facilities development actions. Such studies culminate in the preparation of detailed airport plans and an economic feasibility analysis. Air Support also provides consulting services on a large variety of on-and-off airport related transportation planning, traffic planning and parking improvement projects. Recent projects have included the identification of impacts and recommendation of solutions to impacts associated with

3 proposed developments, planning of transportation networks serving airports, analyses of roadways and parking areas; projection of future traffic, parking and roadway needs studies and the planning and preliminary design of airport ground transportation facilities. Many airport operators are faced also with the dilemma of expanding, upgrading or improving existing airport facilities while maintaining a safe environment and high level of service. Air Support is at the forefront of the emerging field of construction/airport operations planning. We have experience in integrating construction with airfield and landside operations. Airfield construction is of particular interest since our professional staff has the diverse experience required to integrate successfully architectural/engineering and construction management services with airport operating requirements. Airport Infrastructures - Simulation Air Support Airport Infrastructures Team own a deep special knowledge in simulation. Air Support has been providing airspace and airfield simulation modeling services to the aviation industry since the beginning and its modeling staff has accrued extensive combined experience in addressing airspace and airfield problems using simulation modeling as well as analytical techniques. Such approach is extensively used in airport delay analysis, airport capacity evaluation, route planning, etc, being possible to combine in a single study effort the evaluation all several competing factors, such airfield overall layout, taxiway system configuration, aircraft stand allocation, ATC procedures, fleet mix, scheduling, prevailing meteo conditions and many more. Air Support Simulation Team has evaluated several different analytical tools, but most of its latest studies has been performed using FAA's SIMMOD model. A considerable investment in staff resources and training as been made, as well as computer equipment and software to support the modelling team. The availability of multiple models, along with capability to use the best model to address the specific issues at hand, gives Air Support unparalleled flexibility and responsiveness in providing answers to key questions about airport and airspace capacity. Our understanding of air traffic procedures, insightful management of aircraft operations data, expertise in interpreting simulation model outputs, and proven ability in presenting meaningful results are more important than the specific simulation models used for analysis. Fast Time airport simulator 3D post processor, Rome Fiumicino Airport

4 Airport Infrastructures Terminal Design The firm s Terminal Planning and Design efforts are by architects and planners who are experts at developing concepts for new and remodeled terminals and concourses, and adjacent airside and landside interfaces. The firm also develops detailed programs and associated facility requirements for passengers, baggage handling and other key terminal functions. On strategic financial assignments, these capabilities can be extremely important in validating or developing key capital cost and non-airline revenue assumptions. From the beginning of the airport terminal design process, Air Support strives for a balance between the airspace, airfield, apron, terminal and ground transportation systems. We set the appropriate long-range course for the terminal facilities by measuring all logical constraints on the project against its mission goals. This process continues over multiple iterations of alternatives through the various stages of design. Our professional address each critical-path decision with the best analytical tools and expertise available in the industry. Whether part of an original master plan, master plan update or special terminal designed study, Air Support brings industry experience in the development of terminal complex plans. This experience covers a wide range of terminal planning and design assignments, both large and small. It is the translation of the forecast of aircraft operations and passenger activity into realities of quantifiable amounts of space and facilities that sets the stage for all subsequent design work and, ultimately, the construction of the terminal project. Air Support provides programming services that address the appropriate level of precision needed to define terminal facilities for master planning, conceptual and schematic design phases in to the final detailed constitution phases. Dinamyc simulations for the new layout of Terminal B to the airport Rome Fiumicino Utilizing specialized analytical tools, our experts combine terminal planning and design expertise with financial services to address the optimum revenue generating opportunities and concessions locations within a specific terminal design. Other specialized applications assess the level of demand placed on public facilities and appropriate operational solutions to achieve acceptable levels of quality services, cleanliness and maintenance. These highly sophisticated and analytical tools are combined with the experience and expert judgment of terminal planning specialists and architects within the firm who have participated several successful terminal design assignments.

5 Airspace Planning The continuous growth of air travel demand has direct impact of all key element of Air Transportation, both on the ground and in the air. Air Support Airspace Planning Team is tasked with addressing that impact and developing strategies to respond to upgraded needs and requirements in airspace procedures. Air Support supplies operative solutions, planning efficiency and rationalising the airspace design process. Once again extensive use of fast track simulation and other analytical tools is the necessary prerequisite for a successful design effort. Tasks completed in this matter include: AIP standard procedure design; New route design; Revision of separation rules; Speed and/or altitude restrictions; Controller tactics; TMA study and design; Sectors capacity analysis; Parallel or converging approaches; Location of navigation aids. Model Simulation of the airspace conteining 4 Airports: Napoli-Capodichino, Salerno Costa d'amalfi, Capua and Grazzanise Air Support has developed a consolidated airspace analysis process, useful in the determination of runway orientation, NAVAID requirements, ATC procedures design. Input for this process include historical weather data (such wind direction, wind velocity, time of occurrence, ceiling/visibility category, duration of crosswind conditions and duration of IFR conditions), historical activity traffic level, updated fleet mix, availability of advanced ATC equipment, revision of ATC flow management techniques, etc. Achieved goals include increased airpsace capacity, reduced overfly noise, optimized queue strategies, reduced flight time, improved conflict resolution trategies, all resulting in immediate economical, operatinal and social benefits for the airport and its environs.

6 Aviation Services To complement Air Support range of consulting services, the firm has developed expertise in aviation management and operations, including aviation activity forecasting and financial feasibility studies. Our experts has been involved in developing business plans for airport development consortia, new airlines and airport concessionaires, conducting related feasibility and risk assessments studies. The range of aviation services includes also: Flow and delays management, Revision and/or design of ATC procedures (SIDs & STARs); Network and traffic simulations; Impact analysis of GPS and ILS; Hub & spoke simulations; Scheduling revision ; Apron management and gate allocation; Simulation of queuing strategies; Multi-airport system; Apron Management Service and gate allocation System, Catania International Airport In detail, particular emphasis has been put in developing strategies that would result in increased operational throughput while maintaining required safety and security standards. Particularly successful has been the implementation of Apron Management Services for several domestic airport operators, thus allowing an optimized utilization of available resources while providing enhanced apron movement control of both aircraft and ramp vehicles. The wide range of solutions offered by Air Support often results in competitive advantages and Strategic Benefits for the Client. Our professionals are constantly looking for new solutions to improve productivity and profit in several operative fields. Air Support uses operational research, systems engineering and information technology progress to supply its Clients with tailored products and consulting services for decision support. More recently, Air Support has spun-off an Aviation Commercial unit that provides direct support for route development structuring and to promptly respond to air service trends and growth. These effort has resulted in direct involvement in providing international air service to Italian regional airports, including e-ticketing, marketing, yield management, legal support, etc.

7 Environmental Air Support Environmental Planning Team assists airports in meeting legal, regulatory and community requirements and resolving issues that are increasingly important to airport operations and capital development. The group has earned a strong reputation in the domestic market for expertise in airport noise management and air quality. These professional are expert in preparation of Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Assessments and aircraft noise compliance studies in accordance with national and European standards. Air Support's understanding of noise problems, associated political implications and extensive work in the field contributes significantly to our ability to assist airport operators in their environmental planning needs. Our success in airport environmental planning is attributable to three factors: experience, resources and personal involvement. streets, land use types, census information, etc. Air Support brings to each job the most complete resources required to properly complete the task at hand. We have developed a series of computerized tools to assist with the complex evaluation of airport and air traffic control actions and land use planning actions. In an effort to better communicate noise-related issues, our experts make extensive use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) which allows for the review, monitoring and evaluation of noise effects vis a vis single or multiple layers of a detailed land use database. The layers may include information such as noise contours, In performing noise compatibility planning studies, noise awareness planning and land use monitoring programs, our professionals have a long history of using the FAA s Integrated Noise Model (INM), the industry standard for developing noise compliance contours maps and completing noise analysis and noise abatement procedures studies. More recently, many airports have activated noise program and started working with industry representatives and the public in the monitoring and abatement of airport noise impacts. The responsibilities of noise offices usually include the measurement of airport noise levels, forecasting of future noise exposure and complaint compilation/response. Air Support has developed a specifi expertise in dealing with noise abatement office tasks, as well as in Airport Noise Monitoring System planning and design.