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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- April 30, 2003 -- AirNet Systems Inc. (NYSE: ANS) today announced AirNet Express, its nationwide, time-critical airline for small package express shipments, and IMPATH - The Cancer Information Company®, have entered into a one-year contract for the transportation of 24-hour time-critical diagnostic specimens from various field locations to IMPATH facilities in New York and California. The two companies have had an ongoing and growing four-year relationship. IMPATH's vice president of operations, Heather Creran, commented, "We have utilized AirNet's unique services for the last several years and found that they have consistently provided IMPATH with very reliable service. As a Company providing diagnostic and prognostic information to physicians involved in treating cancer patients, providing results quickly to our clients is essential, particularly for time-critical services. We expect AirNet's rapid deliveries to help facilitate these services." Tom Brennan, vice president, medical services for AirNet stated, "AirNet takes a great deal of pride in moving specimens for IMPATH. Everyone in our organization understands there are patients anxiously awaiting their results. We're glad to continue our partnership with IMPATH to help reduce that wait time." AirNet specializes in the transport of medical shipments and has consistently achieved an on-time reliability record in excess of 98%. About IMPATH - The Cancer Information Company® IMPATH is in the business of improving outcomes for cancer patients. The Company is the leading source of cancer information and analyses with a database of over 1,000,000 patient profiles and outcomes data on more than 2.3 million individuals. IMPATH Physician Services uses sophisticated technologies to provide patient-specific cancer diagnostic and prognostic information to more than 8,700 pathologists and oncologists in over 2,100 hospitals and 630 oncology practices. Utilizing its comprehensive resources, IMPATH Predictive Oncology serves genomics, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies involved in developing new therapeutics targeted to specific, biological characteristics of cancer. The Company's unique GeneBankT tissue and serology archive linked to longitudinal data and IMPATH Clinical Trials NetworkT are two key components of its integrated services to help accelerate the drug discovery and development process. IMPATH Information Services provides software products, including PowerPath® and the IMPATH Cancer RegistryT for the collection and management of diagnostic data and outcomes information. The Company's software products are currently being utilized in more than 1,000 hospitals, leading academic centers and independent laboratories across the country. About AirNet Systems Inc. AirNet Systems Inc. is a premiere provider of aviation services including time-critical delivery and private passenger charter. AirNet operates AirNet Express, an integrated national air transportation network providing expedited air transportation to banks, medical customers and other time-critical small package shippers in more than 100 cities nationwide. AirNet is committed to safety, security and customer service -- these are the hallmarks of AirNet's success over the last 28 years. The AirNet airline operates more than 120 aircraft, including 36 Learjets, located strategically throughout the United States, flying over half a million miles per week. AirNet's fleet departs most cities several hours after other major package delivery companies. To find out more, visit AirNet's Web site at www.airnet.com. ### AirNet Systems Inc. and AirNet Express are trademarks of AirNet Management Inc. IMPATH - The Cancer Information Company, GeneBank, IMPATH Clinical Trials Network, PowerPath and IMPATH Cancer Registry are trademarks or registered trademarks of IMPATH Inc. |
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