AAER to deliver wind turbine to the U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Base in Barstow, California

    MONTREAL, May 21 /CNW/ - AAER Inc. (TSX-V : AAE) ("AAER" or the
"Company"), Canada's only original equipment manufacturer of wind turbines of
1 megawatt ("MW") and more, announced today that it has signed an agreement
for the delivery of one 1.5 MW wind turbine to the U.S. Marine Corps Logistics
Base in Barstow, California. The A1500 is scheduled for delivery at the end of
the fourth quarter of 2008.
    "This is an important strategic sale for AAER as it gives us visibility
on the West Coast of the U.S., a region with a long history of wind power
generation that offers substantial commercial opportunities for the company"
said Dave Gagnon, President and CEO of AAER. "We are also proud to be working
in cooperation with Southern California Edison, the United States' leader in
renewable energy." Southern California Edison is helping to manage the
installation of the turbine.
    AAER signed a turbine supply agreement (TSA) and a warranty, maintenance
and service agreement (WMSA) with ACCO Engineering Services, the EPC
contractor, for the implementation of the project. The WMSA will be assigned
to the Marine Corps Logistics Base after commissioning. The A1500 wind turbine
will supply a portion of the energy used by the base facilities.

    About AAER Inc.
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    AAER is a wind turbine manufacturer located in Bromont, Quebec that
manufactures and maintains high capacity 1 Megawatt or more wind turbines
principally for the North American market. Its strategy is to progressively
build its product's components to provide a high level of reliability and a
competitive pricing to its customers. AAER uses proven European technologies
to ensure the performance of its turbines in various wind conditions and
complex terrains. Its stock is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (AAE).
Additional information is available on the Company's Website at www.aaer.ca.

    Forward-Looking Statements
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    This news release contains certain forward-looking statements. These
statements relate to future events or AAER's future economic performance and
reflect the current assumptions and expectations of management. Certain
unknown factors may affect the events, economic performance and results of
operations described herein. AAER undertakes no obligation, and does not
intend to, update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be
required under applicable law.

    The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy
    or accuracy of this release.

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For further information: AAER Inc., Dave Gagnon, President, Telephone:
(450) 534-5155, www.aaer.ca; The Equicom Group Inc., Danielle Ste-Marie,
Telephone: (514) 844-6064, dste-marie@equicomgroup.com