ASTAR Gives Nearly $70K to Local Wilmington Charities : Company Gives Back to the Community

WILMINGTON, Ohio (Business Wire EON) December 12, 2008 -- "Each of these charities was carefully selected," explained Martin Godly, Managing Director of Operations Finance and Community Relations. "These organizations match well with our mission of assisting established service organizations to provide direct support for disadvantaged children and families. We are pleased to be able to support our community, particularly at a time when so many charitable organizations are seeing a drop off in their funding."

As part of the evaluation process, the ASTAR Charity Committee met with the charities to discuss their missions, goals and current needs. Each donation has been designated for specific projects that align with the ASTAR Charities' mission.

Funding for ASTAR Charities comes from ASTAR Air Cargo, and from two dozen ASTAR vendors, who for the past five years have donated generously at an annual fundraiser designed to assist local children and families in need. ASTAR employees also donate extensively of their time for fundraising, overseeing donations, selecting and purchasing gifts, delivering food, and providing holiday parties and other events for disadvantaged children.

ASTAR Air Cargo, Inc. is the operating subsidiary of ASTAR Air Cargo Holdings, LLC. ASTAR Air Cargo is a licensed U.S. air carrier operating a fleet of 42 aircraft from its operational hub in Wilmington, Ohio. The airline provides cargo scheduled and charter services on a contract basis for the DHL Express network and charter services on a contract basis for other customers including the U.S. military and the United States Postal Service. ASTAR Air Cargo is a participant in the United States Civil Reserve Air Fleet program supporting our national defense. Additional information can be found at www.astaraircargo.us.