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Viva International Announces Equipment Financing
Ft. Lauderdale, FL.---September 4, 2003---Viva International, Inc.
(OTCBB:VIVI) announced that it has reached agreement on a 3 aircraft
acquisition and financing package with Mach Aero International. Under the
agreement, Viva acquires L-1011-50, S/N #1080 and 2 727-100 Freighters.
Stuart Carnie, President and CEO of Viva International, Inc. said, ?As a
result of my long standing relationship with Mach Aero, I was able to bring
them to look at the Viva business opportunity. Their willingness to provide
financial backing demonstrates great support for the Viva project and its
business plan. The L-1011 was formerly used by TWA and has been in long term
storage in Arizona. The aircraft requires return to service checks that will
be performed initially in Arizona and completed in Santo Domingo, Dominican
Republic after the aircraft has been ferried?.
This acquisition and financing agreement represents over $3.5 million in
aircraft, tooling, maintenance and spares packages. A schedule of aircraft
movements will be issued as scheduled.

Viva International Announces Joint Venture Agreement
Ft. Lauderdale, FL.---September 3, 2003---Viva International, Inc. announced
today that it has negotiated a joint venture agreement with Pride Airline
Network of Humble, Texas. Finalization of legal documents has been ordered.
Under the joint venture agreement, Pride provides Viva the use of 2 Boeing
767-200 ER?s. Pride has placed the necessary deposits with the aircraft
leasing company. Viva International, Inc. will provide infrastructure for
landing rights, over fly rights, reservations, ticketing and ground
handling.
Stuart Carnie, President & CEO of Viva International said, ?This joint
venture agreement with Pride allows us the utilization of 767 aircraft to
operate some of our longer flights as well as operate certain flight
requirements for Pride. Proposed routes and schedules will be posted on the
Viva International, Inc. website as soon as they are available. The
opportunity to develop our European out market into the Caribbean is very
easily incorporated into this arrangement. As a Company, we have previously
explored acquisition of 767?s so certainly this decision to enter into this
joint venture agreement opportunity is consistent with our business plan. We
are pleased to be able to work with Pride Airline Network. The substantial
investment that they have made to this project represents a strong
commitment to this project. Pride is requiring commencement of flight
services in 30 to 45 days?.

Viva International Announces Key Management Appointment and Update On Fina
Air
Traverse City, MI.----September 2, 2003---Viva International, Inc.
(OTCBB:VIVI) announced today that Stuart Carnie has been appointed as
President and Chief Executive Officer.
Robert Scott, Chairman of the Board of Viva International, Inc. stated,
?Viva is rapidly moving through its final development stages to operational
readiness. Mr. Carnie?s significant aviation experience and leadership will
accelerate the Company?s ability, in connection with Queen Air, Queen
Aeronaves S.A., to begin daily passenger and cargo operations from our hub
in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic?.
Mr. Carnie joins Viva International, Inc. at its operations center in the
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and accordingly, all
operating matters have been fully transitioned from Michigan to Florida. Mr.
Carnie most recently has served as Vice President of Sales for Mach Aero
International Corp. of Tulsa, Oklahoma, an aircraft sales and leasing
company.
Mr. Carnie was quoted to say, ?I am happy to accept the challenge that Viva
offers. Being able to help bring this Company to start up operations and
subsequently, to be able to guide the Company to future growth and long term
stabilization of air service into emerging markets throughout the Caribbean
and beyond is very exciting?.
In other news, Viva announced that its business associate, Fina Air has
completed its final proving runs and is awaiting licensure from the Federal
Aviation Administration to operate as a third party carrier for Viva. With
this certification, Viva International will begin service as Viva
Dominicana, Queen Air, Aeronaves Queen S.A. from its hub in Santo Domingo.

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