Auxer Appoints Chief Pilot for Viva Airlines, Inc.

Business Editors

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 2003

THE AUXER GROUP, INC. (OTCBB:AXGI) announced today that Ronald S. Greene has been appointed Chief Pilot for its Viva Airlines, Inc. subsidiary.

Mr. Greene is a military veteran of the United States

Air Force and Army and has held various aviation management positions with North East Airlines, Kabo Air, Direct Personnel of Dublin, Ireland, Air Atlanta and National Airlines. Mr. Greene has captained B747's, 757's, 767's and served as a first officer of B747's and L-1011's. Mr. Greene will be responsible for flight standards and safety of Viva Airlines, Inc.

Robert Scott, Auxer's President and CEO, stated, "I am pleased to be adding Ron Greene to the Viva management team. Ron has begun to assemble pilots and crew for training. Our first group of pilots and crew are currently undergoing training at the Pan Am International Flight Academy in Miami, Florida. This initial group will conclude this phase of training by weeks end".

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