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Virgin America Appoints Dave Pflieger as General Counsel

BURLINGAME, Calif., Sept. 14, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Virgin America, a new U.S. start-up airline, has named Dave Pflieger as senior vice president and general counsel. Mr. Pflieger, age 43, previously was the airline's acting general counsel and vice president, operations control center.

Prior to joining Virgin America, Mr. Pflieger was the vice president of operations for Song, Delta Air Lines' low-cost airline. Mr. Pflieger moved to Song from Delta where he had been the director of flight safety and Delta's operations attorney. Before joining Delta in 1998 he was with the prestigious Atlanta law firm of King & Spalding.

"Dave is the rare breed of airline professional who can do it all," said Virgin America CEO Fred Reid. "He understands every aspect of the airline business -- from the boardroom to the bag bins. Then, of course, he also flies the planes. Because of his talent and accomplishments, our whole team is delighted that he has taken the general counsel position."

Mr. Pflieger has more than 18 years of aviation operations and management experience, including service as a Delta pilot. Before becoming an attorney, he flew B-52s and C-130s in the U.S. Air Force, Air Force Reserve and the Air National Guard. He graduated in 1985 with a bachelor's degree from the U.S. Naval Academy and earned his law degree from Emory University as well as a Master's degree in business administration from Emory University's Roberto C. Goizueta School of Business. Mr. Pflieger also is a graduate of the University of Southern California School of Engineering Aviation Safety Program.

About Virgin America:

Virgin America, a "new generation" low-fare airline, intends to launch scheduled domestic airline service early in 2007 upon government approval. U.S.-operated and majority owned, Virgin America will base its operation from San Francisco International Airport. Aspiring candidates can visit www.virginamerica.com to learn more about joining the Virgin America team.

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