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Issued by Heli Air.

January 18, 2010

Heli Air wins contract to run Silverstone heliport

We are proud to announce that as of the 18th January 2010, Heli Air Ltd has been contracted by Silverstone Circuits Ltd to operate the heliport at Silverstone Circuit.

This partnership will provide helicopter charter, flight training and heliport facilities at Silverstone Circuit on a daily basis, as well as for major events such as the 2010 Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix.

In order to earn this unique status at Silverstone Race Circuit Heli Air were required to meet the highest standards of management abilities and professionalism, including having the capability to provide quality services for the varied events hosted at Silverstone.

"We are very pleased that Heli Air will be the Silverstone Heliport Operator" said Richard Phillips, Managing Director of Silverstone Circuits Ltd. "We believe that their experience of running helicopter operations, in conjunction with their company infrastructure will lead to a high level of service which the Silverstone reputation demands."

Heli Air, with 20 years of operating experience, provides a further range of helicopter services around the UK and abroad including Charter, Training, Utilities, Maintenance and Sales utilising its fleet of 110 helicopters.

Sean Brown, Managing Director of Heli Air announced that "The whole of the Heli Air team are delighted that we have been selected as the Silverstone Heliport Operator. The standards set by Silverstone Circuits Ltd are synonymous with the present success of Heli Air and with the Company's future plans. We look forward to welcoming visitors to Silverstone throughout 2010 and beyond."

Silverstone Circuits Ltd and Heli Air Silverstone will ensure that through their partnership the long term investment and management of the heliport facilities will improve the experience that those visiting Silverstone Circuit will have. Continued development of the services and events at Silverstone Race Track provides exciting opportunities for a successful future and ongoing joint venture.

Heli Air is pleased to take helicopter slot bookings as of today for the British Grand Prix held on the 9th, 10th and 11th July 2010. Please contact +44 1494 769976 or Silverstone@heliair.com for more information.