Directorate Change

5th March 2014

Directorate/Board Change

BBA Aviation plc ("the Group") announces that Mark Hoad, Group Finance Director has notified the Board of his decision to step down with effect from 30 June 2014 after nine years with the Group, four as Group Finance Director.

During his time at BBA Aviation, Mark has played an important role in the evolution of the Group from a broadly based conglomerate to a focused aviation services and aftermarket business. As Group Finance Director he has made a substantial contribution to the Group's operational and strategic performance. Mark has now decided the time is right for him to move on.

The process to find a successor is underway and a further announcement will be made in due course.

Mark Hoad commented:

"I have greatly enjoyed my time at BBA Aviation and am immensely proud of the progress we continue to make. However, after nine years with the Group I feel that it is now the right time for me to seek a new set of challenges. I am confident in the strategy the Group is pursuing and that the great people at BBA Aviation will continue to deliver success and I wish the company and the team all the very best for the future."

Simon Pryce commented:

"Mark has played an important role in the successful transformation of BBA Aviation into a focused aviation services and aftermarket business and in its continuing strategic and operational progress. I would like to thank him for his personal support and for his significant contribution to the Group over the last nine years. With the Group now in excellent financial shape we understand his desire to pursue new challenges and wish him every success for the future."

Enquiries:

BBA Aviation plc

Jemma Spalton, Head of Communications & Investor Relations

020 7514 3999

Tulchan

David Allchurch / Christian Cowley

020 7353 4200

Notes to Editors

BBA Aviation plc is a leading global aviation services and aftermarket support provider. BBA Aviation's Flight Support businesses (Signature Flight Support and ASIG) provide specialist on-airport support services, including refueling and ground handling, to the owners and operators of private, business, military and commercial aircraft. BBA Aviation's Aftermarket Services businesses (Dallas Airmotive, Premier Turbines, H+S Aviation, International Turbine Service, W. H. Barrett Turbine Engine Company, International Governor Services and Ontic) are focused on the repair and overhaul of gas turbine engines and the service of aerospace components, sub-systems and systems. BBA Aviation group companies operate from more than 220 individual locations on five continents. For more information, please visit www.bbaaviation.com