Press Release

Issued by Dart Aerospace.

March 24, 2008

Dart Helicopter Services announces EASA approval of Apical's Tri-Bag Emergency Float System for BO-105 Series Helicopters.

DART Helicopter Services has announced that their subsidiary Apical Industries Inc., World Class Leader in Emergency Floatation and Evacuation Equipment, has received EASA approval of their innovative Tri-Bag Emergency Float System for BO-105 operators. The approval provides for two different installations either with liferafts or without. FAA and Transport Canada approval has been previously received

The Tri-Bag Emergency Float Systems provide the industries most stable float platforms and are the only float systems certified for take off after a water landing. The systems include 6 tri-bag floats (2 Fwd, 2 Mid, 2 Aft). The mechanical valves have no squibs or electrical requirements. The two external life rafts with survival kits are integrated in the mid floats, and may be mechanically deployed either in the cockpit or by two externally mounted T-handles. The externally mounted liferafts conserve valuable passenger space and improve safety.

The systems are compatible with ground handling wheels and the float bags can be removed in a matter of minutes. The floats do not have an age limitation and are replaceable upon condition. The floats are not required to be returned to the factory for recertification; however an Apical recertification service is available upon request. Apical also offers an exchange program for floats, liferafts and reservoir/valve assemblies.