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(BURLINGAME, CA), May 2, 2005 — AeroCentury Corp. (ASE:ACY), an independent aircraft leasing company, today reported its operating results for first quarter 2005.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2005, the Company reported revenues of $2.5 million compared with revenues of $2.1 million for 2004.

The Company reported net income of $39,800 or $0.03 per share for the first quarter of 2005 as compared to net income of $30,100 or $0.02 per share for the first quarter of 2004.

The Company had operating lease revenue of $2.5 million for the first quarter 2005 compared to $2.1 million for the same period in 2004. This increase is the result of increased operating lease revenue from aircraft purchased during 2004 which was partially offset by lower lease rates for several aircraft in 2005, a greater number of aircraft off lease during the first quarter of 2005 versus 2004, and the sale of a pool of turboprop engines in December 2004.

The first quarter of 2005 included a loss on sale of aircraft and aircraft engines of approximately $59,600 as a result of the sale of a deHavilland DHC-7. There were no sales in the first quarter of 2004.

Other income was approximately $8,000 higher in the three months ended March 31, 2005 versus the same period in 2004 primarily as a result of the reversal of previously accrued estimated expenses in connection with the sale of one of the Company’s aircraft in 2004. The reversal was partially offset by lower interest income in 2005 versus 2004 as well as payments received in 2004 on one of the Company’s notes receivable.

Depreciation was approximately $80,000 higher in the three months ended March 31, 2005 versus 2004 and management fees were approximately $82,000 higher in the three months ended March 31, 2005 versus 2004 primarily because of the purchase of aircraft in 2004, the effect of which was partially offset by asset sales.

Interest expense was approximately $212,000 higher in the three months ended March 31, 2005 versus 2004 primarily as a result of higher market interest rates upon which the Company's revolving credit facility variable interest rates are based and a higher average principal balance in 2005.

Professional fees and general and administrative expenses were approximately $3,000 lower in the three months ended March 31, 2005 versus 2004 primarily because of lower legal fees in 2005. This decrease was partially offset by higher accounting fees and costs incurred in connection with the Company’s annual report, proxy solicitation and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance costs.

Insurance expense was approximately $19,000 higher in the three months ended March 31, 2005 versus 2004 primarily as a result of the Company having to provide owner aircraft coverage for more off-lease days in 2005 compared to last year. This increase was partially offset by lower rates per dollar of coverage in 2005 versus 2004.

Maintenance expense was approximately $8,000 lower in the three months ended March 31, 2005 versus 2004 primarily as a result of maintenance performed in the first quarter of 2004 to prepare an aircraft for re-lease.

Included in net income for the three-month period of 2005 was an impairment charge of approximately $12,200 for one aircraft, based on its estimated net sale proceeds pursuant to an agreement to sell the aircraft in April 2005.

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