Press Release

Issued by Dart Aerospace.

June 24, 2008

DART Helicopter Services announced today that their subsidiary, Apical Industries Inc., a world class leader in emergency flotation and evacuation equipment, has received EASA approval for their Emergency Float System for Eurocopter EC130B4 helicopters. FAA and Transport Canada approvals have been previously received.

The Apical Emergency Float System provides a lightweight and easy to install solution for EC130 operators who routinely or even occasionally fly over water, and want the added security of having emergency floats installed. In addition to the benefit of increased personal safety in the event of an emergency water landing, the Apical kit has an option of including integrated 6-man liferafts with survival kits on each float. The externally mounted liferafts conserve valuable passenger space and improve safety.

The Apical Emergency Float System consists of two mirror image float bags. Both the float and liferaft inflation valves are operated manually by separate pull handles and cables mounted in the cockpit. The mechanical inflation valves have no squibs or electrical requirements. Maintenance and overhaul requirements for the system are minimal, consisting of a 12 month inspection/leak test and a three year inspection and inflation test. 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 and reservoirs.

Apical Industries' emergency flotation and/or liferaft systems are also available for:

• Agusta A109/A119/AW139

• Bell 206/210/212/407/412/427

• Eurocopter AS332/AS350/AS355/ BO105/EC120/EC130/EC135

• MD 369/MD 500/MD 600/MD 900

• Sikorsky S-76