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Eastern Caribbean Airlines Corporation Nears Resumption of Aviation Services

Posted on: Tuesday, 18 July 2006, 12:00 CDT

Viva International, Inc. (OTCBB: VIVI) announced this morning that its wholly owned subsidiary Eastern Caribbean Airlines Corporation (EC Air) will be having the mandated FAA proficiency checks on Wednesday July 19, 2006. These proficiency checks will entail a flight of less than two hours under the observation of FAA inspection personnel.

Viva International also announced that EC Air has appointed Pedro Maldonado as Director of Operations and Jesus Rodriguez-Pazo as Chief Pilot. Each of these appointments was made pursuant to FAA interviews and notification that Maldonado and Rodriguez-Pazo meet the requirements of 14 CFR Part 119.71 (d) (1).

EC Air President Jose Nieves indicated that EC Air would immediately begin accepting charter reservations upon a satisfactory completion of the July 19, 2006 proficiency check.

About Viva International

Viva International has a number of airline and aviation-related interests including two developmental-stage carriers being readied to operate in regional markets from hubs in Puerto Rico and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

The Company plans to create a network of regionally based airlines across the Caribbean, eventually to be linked to key points in the United States, Latin America, South America, and Europe.

At present, the Company maintains executive offices in Michigan.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("the Exchange Act"), and as such, may involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements which are based upon certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by the use of words as "believe,""expect,""intend,""anticipate,""project," or other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, future performance, and perceived opportunities in the market and statements regarding the Company's mission and vision. The Company's actual results, performance and achievements may differ materially from the results, performance, and achievements expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Further information on potential factors that could affect Viva International, Inc. is found in the Company's Form 10-K and other documents filed with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 Contact: Viva International, Inc. (231) 932-7490  Christina Hanneman Investor Relations 303-220-8476 866-755-8484  

SOURCE: Viva International, Inc

Source: MARKET WIRE

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