Press Release

Issued by Dart Aerospace.

October 2, 2007

Dart Helicopter Services has announced that on December 05, 2005, it's affiliated company Apical Industries received EASA approval for it's Emergency Float Kits for all Eurocopter AS350/AS355 models. Apical products are exclusively distributed by Dart Helicopter Services LLC.

"This is a tremendous achievement for Apical and a boon to our customers because these are the only AS350/355 float systems certified for taking-off after a water landing" said Jeff Shapiro, President and CEO of DART Helicopter Services, LLC.

The systems are compatible with ground handling wheels and the float bags can be removed in a matter of minutes. The mechanical values have no squibs or electrical requirements. The cylinder valve assemblies, floats and liferafts are available as exchange items, thereby reducing maintenance and down time. The float bags are on-condition and do not have to be returned to the factory for recertification. An integrated liferaft system and retrofit kit are expected to be available 2nd quarter 2006.

"We really thought this one through in design and aftermarket maintainability" remarked Jeff when asked what he thought of the accomplishment. "We continue to listen to our customers and try to address their needs, because at the end of the day it's our customers that we are working for."