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Exhibit 23.5
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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the use of our audit report dated April 21, 1999 with respect to
the consolidated financial statements of travelbyus.com, ltd. [formerly
LatinGold Inc.] in the Registration Statement on Form SB-2 of Aviation Group,
Inc. [the "Registration Statement"] and to the reference to our firm under the
heading "Experts" in the Registration Statement.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
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November 9, 2000 Ernst & Young LLP
Toronto, Canada Chartered Accountants
