*Excitement at Marquis Jet Reaches a FEVER PITCH *

New York, NY
April 6, 2005
The Global Leader In Private Jet Cards Hits The Big Leagues In Major Motion Picture;
Appearance Follows Marquis Jet’s Unprecedented Run On NBC’s The Apprentice

New York, NY, Marquis JetSM * , the global leader in private jet cards, is currently featured in the #1 box office smash hit, Fever Pitch . The film, starring *Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore and directed by Bobby and Peter Farrelly ( There’s Something About Mary, Dumb and Dumber ), was released by 20th Century Fox on April 8th and grossed over $12 million in its initial weekend.

The film is a contemporary romantic comedy about a successful woman, Lindsey, who thinks she’s finally met the perfect guy, Ben. Everything seems ideal until baseball season begins and Lindsey has to compete with Ben’s first true love: the Boston Red Sox. Barrymore plays the role of Lindsey, a successful management consultant whose clients include Marquis Jet. During the key scene, high school students hoping to follow in Lindsey’s footsteps tour her office and, in demonstrating her job, Lindsey talks about the exciting work she’s doing for Marquis Jet. Lindsey then gives all of the students Marquis Jet baseball caps.

“Being a part of this major motion picture is an honor and we’re excited to make the leap from the small screen to the silver screen,” said Ken Austin, Chief Marketing Officer of Marquis Jet. “Since our multiple appearances on The Apprentice , and given the enormous popularity of the Marquis Jet Card program, we have had many television and film opportunities that we examine carefully based on the fit with our brand. Fever Pitch is a home run for a company like Marquis Jet, with the Farrelly brothers directing, a star-studded cast and a story that every American will love.”

ABOUT MARQUIS JET

The Marquis Jet fleet is provided by NetJets through an exclusive alliance between the two companies. NetJets, a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRKa) company, is the worldwide leader in fractional jet ownership. NetJets owns the world’s largest and most diversified fleet of more than 500 aircraft, staffs 2,800 highly trained and experienced pilots, and provides the world’s safest and most secure private aviation travel solutions.

Marquis Jet is the global leader in private jet cards. Marquis Jet provides the convenience, quality and safety of the world’s premier fractional aircraft ownership program 25 hours at a time. The Card is available throughout North America, catering to individuals and businesses who desire access to the world’s best fleet and service. Marquis Jet also recently added the M Club to its services, offering exclusive access to NetJets fleet of Boeing Business Jets, the most luxurious private jet available today. Business Traveler Magazine, Executive Travel Magazine, Robb Report and Flight International have recognized the Marquis Jet Card as the best in the industry. For additional information, visit the Company’s website at www.MarquisJet.com .

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