Press Release

Issued by Dart Aerospace.

October 13, 2008

Dart Helicopter Services has been selected to exclusively market and sell turbine engine cycle counters and other aftermarket equipment from AKV Inc. of Moorpark, Calif.

"AKV's Ng/Np cycle counters help operators reduce operating costs and extend engine life," said Jeff Shapiro, president of Dart Helicopter Services. "Those are the types products our customers want, and those are the products we offer."

"Dart Helicopter Services has a proven track record of success, and we are pleased to team with them to expand the reach of our products," said Jonathan Gunn, President of AKV. "Customers can also expect to see new products and certifications as a result of this partnership with DART."

AKV engine counters are available for Arriel 1 and LTS 101 engines. The company also offers a new Data Stream encoder that automatically transfers and stores operational data to a computer. Engine compressor wash carts are also available from AKV.