Press Release

Issued by Offshore Helicopter Services UK.

May 28, 2012

The Bond Aviation Group has announced the appointment of Richard Mintern to the role of Chief Executive Officer.

Mintern comes with nearly 30 years' experience leading different functions of international aviation businesses, most recently as Group COO of The Monarch Travel Group. Prior to Monarch he held positions at Britannia Airways and British Aerospace.

A spokesperson for the Group stated "Richard Mintern's operational and commercial experience in the aviation industry will play an important part in developing our business in the UK, Northern Europe and Australia. Bond Aviation has a great pedigree in the provision of services in Emergency Services and Oil and Gas markets." The spokesperson added, "We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Geoff Williams for his tremendous contribution to the growth of the Bond Aviation Group and wish him a very happy retirement."

It was also announced that Bill Munro has decided to step aside as Managing Director of Bond Offshore Helicopters.

Malcolm Paine, hitherto Director of Operations at the company, will assume leadership of the business with immediate effect. Paine brings an extensive knowledge of Bond Offshore Helicopters and its operations, as well as strong relationships with its customers.

Richard Mintern said, "My first priority will be to work with Malcolm and our existing customers to conduct an extensive review of Bond Offshore Helicopters' operations and customer service, in order to ensure that we provide the highest levels of service. I look forward to starting this process straight away".