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Hamburg/Ft. Lauderdale, Wednesday, 29 March 2006: Skytanking USA, today announced that AirTran Airways has awarded Skytanking USA their into-plane fueling contract at Orlando International Airport effective May 1, 2006.

The award of this contract is another important step in establishing Skytanking’s presence in the North American Aviation Market and the Orlando Market in particular. "Orlando is one of the fastest growing airports in the U. S. and we are excited about adding AirTran’s business at this great airport. AirTran currently operates forty-four daily departures and is a wonderful complement to our existing contracts with Southwest, Northwest, Frontier and LTU, " remarked John Gassett, President of Skytanking USA.

The award of this business is consistent with the long-term strategy of Skytanking to focus on aviation fueling and provide an independent, strong, aviation fuel service company, dedicated to the highest standards of quality, safety and customer focus. Skytanking provides a full range of services including building, owning and operating aviation fuel facilities, and providing into-plane services to airlines, airports and other customers.

Skytanking is part of the German based Marquard & Bahls Group, which also includes Oiltanking and Mabanaft. Oiltanking is the second largest provider of independent storage services in the petroleum and petrochemical sector worldwide. Mabanaft is a leading oil trader in Europe.

For further information please visit: www.skytanking.com and www.mbholding.com

For media inquiries, please contact: 

Paul Workman                               
Managing Director
Skytanking Holding GmbH             
Tel: +49 40 37004 486                  
paul.workman@skytanking.com    

Christoph Lindke
Business Development Manager
Skytanking Holding GmbH     
Tel: +49 40 37004 484   
christoph.lindke@skytanking.com