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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., May 22, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Auxer Group, Inc.
(OTCBB:AXGI) announced today that its subsidiary, Viva Airlines, Inc., through
Queen Air, Aeronaves Queen S.A. has obtained presidential approval on its
airline operational authority certificate.

Accordingly, Viva Airlines, Inc. is officially able to conduct flight
operations. Upon commencement of operations, Viva will display the flag of the
Dominican Republic.

Robert Scott, President and CEO of Auxer, stated, " We were informed a few weeks
back that the presidential approval would be a formality and we have been
working our plan accordingly. However, we are pleased that the approval was
received in the time frame that was indicated to us".

The airline operational certificate allows Viva the ability to provide passenger
and cargo services from Santo Domingo to New York, Miami, San Juan, Puerto Rico,
Caracas, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Sao Paulo, Milan & Madrid".

"In addition to the above markets, we are anxious to make further application to
be able to provide service to the Canadian markets".

Mr. Scott stated further, "The plan now is to get our memberships and
association applications filed through Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) and
International Air Transport Association (IATA). These organizational entities
provide and flight ticket clearinghouse activities for the aviation industry. It
was necessary for us to have our operational authority certificate before making
application. Upon acceptance, we can commence accepting ticket sales".

"We are also making arrangements for the deployment of a L1011 from Tucson,
Arizona to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. This aircraft which has been
subjected to significant flight and aeronautical testing is expected to be
transported prior to May 31, 2003".

"We will also be conducting pre-operation conferences for Viva on May 29th &
30th . We expect at the conclusion of these conferences to be able to announce,
at a minimum, a tentative schedule of flight services".

Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the "safe
harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties, including, without limitation, continued acceptance of the
Company's products, competition, new products, and technological changes,
intellectual property rights, regulatory uncertainties, and other risks.

SOURCE: The Auxer Group, Inc.



CONTACT: The Auxer Group, Inc.

Robert J. Scott, 231/946-4343