NetJets
PRESS RELEASE

NetJets Aviation to Hire Pilots
Industry Leader Continues Growth in Response to Demand for Fractional Shares

WOODBRIDGE, NJ February 4, 2005 - NetJets Aviation announced today that it will hire at least 300 pilots this year. NetJets is interviewing and hiring pilots at this time.

NetJets currently has more than 2,800 pilots, flying customers on the world's largest, global fractional jet fleet. Last year, NetJets flew more than 275,000 flights to more than 140 countries.

“Since founding the fractional aircraft ownership industry in 1986, we have consistently grown the fleet and crews to ensure that we can provide Owners with the best possible service,” said Gary Hart Vice President/Director of Operations. “NetJets pilot selection process and training programs set the benchmark for the industry. We welcome individuals that will help us to maintain that standard.”

As a Berkshire Hathaway company, NetJets unmatched financial resources enable it to pursue the highest levels of safety, security and reliability.

“NetJets receives thousands of resumes each year from some of the most experienced pilots in the world. Our status as industry leader certainly helps us to attract the very best,” said Hart.

About NetJets

NetJets Aviation is a subsidiary of NetJets Inc. is the worldwide leader of complete private aviation solutions. Drawing on a long history of private jet aviation, in 1986, NetJets became the first company to offer fractional aircraft ownership, allowing individuals and companies to purchase shares of private business jets at a fraction of the cost of whole aircraft ownership. NetJets has the world’s largest fractional fleet, including 14 models chosen from the best light, midsize and large cabin business jets manufactured today. Each is the safest, most reliable jet in its class.

NetJets is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, acquired in 1998 by NetJets customer, Warren Buffett. NetJets can be found on the World Wide Web at www.netjets.com.

Contact:
Maryann Aarseth
NetJets Inc.
732-326-3735
maarseth@netjets.com  
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