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Singapore, May 8, 2008—ARINC Incorporated today announced it has completed a major installation of its advanced common-use passenger check-in and baggage message distribution technologies for Singapore Changi Airport, one of the world’s best airports.

Longueuil, Quebec, May 7, 2008 – Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) received two "Solidaire" awards from Centraide of Greater Montreal for its outstanding efforts during the organization’s 2007 fundraising campaign. These awards acknowledge the leadership and social commitment demonstrated by the volunteers and agencies that support Centraide of Greater Montreal. P&WC is a United Technologies (NYSE:UTX) company.

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EVERETT, WA, May 7, 2008 — BLR Aerospace has named Airborne Engines as its Canadian dealer for performance-enhancing FastFin TM and Dual Tailboom Strakes systems.

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – May 6, 2008 – CHC Helicopter Corporation, the world’s largest provider of helicopter services to the global offshore oil and gas industry, has selected Worldwide Helicopter Solutions of Glendale, Arizona to provide on-site avionics system training at CHC bases in Australia, The Netherlands, South Africa and the United Kingdom.

MONTREAL , May 7, 2008 – Appareo Systems, LLC and Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) have been recognized with the Harry T. Jensen Award for their ALERTS flight data recording system. The award was presented recently by the American Helicopter Society at its AHS Forum 64.

KENT, Wa., May 6, 2008 — Geneva Aviation, a member of the DART Helicopter Services family of companies, has received EASA approval for its Supplemental Avionics Console and Rear Communications Console for AS350 series helicopters.

"Bringing the Industry Together"

Volume 5, Edition 3b May 5, 2008

Helicopter Association of Canada President/CEO

The Helicopter Association of Canada is currently seeking a President/CEO. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the HAC President/CEO may be a home-based position which may be located anywhere in Canada. Preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Austin, Texas (May 6, 2008) - ABX Air, a leading cargo airline based in Wilmington, Ohio, has been granted a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to allow the installation of the DAC International GEN-X Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) on B767 aircraft.

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Annapolis, Maryland, USA, May 5, 2008—ARINC Engineering Services, LLC  today announced it has received a follow-on contract to provide technical and management support for the Headquarters of the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.

Fort Worth—May 1, 2008 --  Texas Aviation Services (TAS) has teamed with Sierra Aeronautica for the completion and importation of VIP, Corporate, EMS and utility-type helicopters into the country of Brazil. Sierra Aeronautica is a Sao Paulo-based helicopter consulting company and is a strategic partner for helicopter completions in Brazil. 

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Cedar Rapids, IA and Annapolis, MD—Rockwell Collins and ARINC DirectSM today announced the successful installation of their high-speed Internet communications solution for business jets—eXchangeTM with Service by SKYLinkSM—on a customer’s Citation X aircraft, Cessna’s largest airframe.

Fort Worth—April 30, 2008 Texas Aviation Services, an industry leader in helicopter and aircraft completions, MRO and maintenance services for over 37 years, recently delivered its second new Bell Helicopter model 206B-3 for Gobierno Del Estado de Sinaloa, completing its two-ship contract originally awarded last May 2007. 

Special Armed Forces Day Tribute to Heroes at Richard B. Russell Airport

Rome, Ga. ( April 30, 2008 ) RE/MAX, Atlanta Helicopter Pilots Association, WGKA 920 AM Radio, Aviation Insurance Brokers of North America, Coosa Valley Tech Aviation and EAA North Georgia Warbird Squadron 17 present the “American Heroes Airshow & Public Safety Expo” at Richard B. Russell Airport beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m.

Copterjobs, LLC is seeking to promote the helicopter industry to recently displaced workers from ATA and Aloha Airlines.  Both airlines recently filed for bankruptcy, laying off thousands of workers. However, the helicopter industry is growing internationally and in need of staffing current and future positions.

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Fort Worth—April 30, 2008 Texas Aviation Services, an industry leader in helicopter and aircraft completions, MRO and maintenance services for over 37 years, recently delivered its third Dominican helicopter completion, a new Bell Helicopter model 407 to one of its long standing customers in the Dominican Republic. 

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa ( April 30, 2008 ) – Airbus has awarded Rockwell Collins three significant avionics packages for the all new A350 XWB aircraft. The awards include the fully integrated Communication Global Work package, the Avionics Data Network, and landing systems. These awards come in addition to Airbus’ previous selection of Rockwell Collins’ Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator (THSA).

-- Smallest, Lightest, Most Environmentally Resistant Crimp Splices Available --

HARRISBURG, Pa. – April 7, 2008 – D-200 MiniSeal Crimp Splices from Tyco Electronics are ideal for aerospace and defense applications where performance, reliability, or size reduction is essential.

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Chicago, IL and Salt Lake City, UT April 29, 2008.  Evolution Insurance Brokers announced a new “individual” liability insurance product to the aviation industry.  The coverage offers customized, one-of-a-kind, individual protection plans to helicopter pilots and other aviation-related roles – an industry first. 

van Putten brings over 10 years experience in sales, channel management and product marketing activities to GPS tracking and fleet management company

La Jolla, Calif., April 29, 2008 – Blue Sky Network, a leading global provider of mobile asset management and fleet management solutions using GPS tracking, today announced Carlton van Putten as its new Senor Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Premier Helicopters helped raise money for Soldiers’ Angel’s this past weekend by offering helicopter rides to boaters and bystanders at Lake Havasu, Arizona. Premier also flew the dive team rescue crew for LakeRacer and the Desert Storm Poker Run in Lake Havasu City.