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Dart Aerospace

Press Release

Issued by Dart Aerospace.

April 21, 2010

DART Helicopter Services announces EASA approval of DART's Traffic Advisory System Modification

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received EASA approval of a Traffic Advisory System (TAS) for the EC 130 B4 series aircraft. Transport Canada and FAA approval have been previously received.

The DART Traffic Advisory System (TAS) installation increases the situation awareness and the safety of the EC 130 B4 series of aircraft by providing the pilot a view of other transponder equipped aircraft in the area.

The DART Traffic Advisory System modification consists of a Honeywell remote electronics unit mounted under the cabin floor, top and bottom fuselage mounted directional antennas, and two annunciators mounted on the instrument panel. The traffic information is displayed on the existing Garmin GNS 430 in the center console.

Product Features:

• Uses Existing Garmin GNS 430

• Self Test Function (selectable via the Garmin GNS 430)

• Audible & Visual Advisory

• Displays traffic up to 40 nm

• Tracks up to 60 targets, while displaying up to 30

• Displays 8 ranges from 2 nm to 40 nm (selectable via the Garmin GNS 430)

"With an increasingly crowded airspace and the industry's increased focus on safety, the DART TAS system is an ideal and valuable addition to any EC130 aircraft." Quote Bill Becket, General Manager, DART Aerospace Ltd.