TIGER AIRWAYS APPOINTS EX-QANTAS CHIEF PILOT & INDUSTRY VETERAN CAPTAIN CHRIS MANNING TO SAFETY ADVISOR ROLE

July 2011: Tiger Airways Australia today announced the appointment of industry veteran Captain Chris Manning to the role of Safety Advisor at the airline. In this advisory position Captain Manning will work directly with new CEO, Tony Davis, to ensure that the airline is applying the highest levels of operational safety management across the company.

Captain Manning has spent more than 40 years in aviation, he is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, a former President of the Australian and International Pilots Association and was most recently the Chief Pilot and Group General Manager of Flight Operations with Qantas.

He began his flying career as a cadet pilot with Qantas in 1970.

“Chris is one of the most experienced pilots and operational advisors in Australia and we are lucky to have him working with our business,” said Mr. Davis. “Safety will continue to underpin our operations at all times and with the assistance of Chris, I am confident that Tiger Airways will operate with the highest levels of safety management across our entire operation, both on the ground and in the air.” “Today’s appointment is another step towards reassuring the industry and the public that Tiger Airways is committed to a safe, viable, and long term future in Australia.” said Mr Davis

Captain Manning’s appointment as Safety Advisor to the CEO is effective immediately.