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DART announces Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approval of DART’s Low Profile Basket

April 2, 2008 – DART Helicopter Services has announced that their subsidiary DART Aerospace Ltd., has received FAASA approval of their newly designed Low Profile Basket with an integrated Wrap-Around Step for Bell 205/210/212/214/412/UH-1 Aircraft.

Like DART’s original basket, the Low Profile Basket is constructed of stainless steel with a high gloss, white scratch-resistant finish. Both versions of the basket may be installed on either the right or left side of the aircraft and installs using existing aircraft hard points.

DART’s Low Profile Basket is designed with a slip resistant flat lid which provides a work platform and gives you easy access to the cargo cabin. The basket has 22 ft_ of cargo space and is capable of carrying a distributed load of 300 pounds which is ideal for transporting skis, golf clubs, fire fighting equipment or tools.

DART’s Integrated Wrap-Around step is designed specifically to be mounted to either the Low Profile or original design  Basket and assists passenger entry. The step wraps around the forward and outboard sides of the basket and features a slip resistant surface.

DART Heli-Utility Baskets™ are also available for:

• Augusta A119
• Bell 206A/B
• Bell 206L/L1/L3/L4
• Bell 407
• Bell 205/210/212/214/412/UH-1
• Eurocopter AS 350/AS 355
• Eurocopter EC130

DART Helicopter Services LLC (www.darthelicopterservices.com ), is a privately held Sales, Marketing and Manufacturing Company whose primary focus is developing innovative STC’d products and creating sales networks for aerospace manufacturers who are looking to benefit from DART’s global marketing network and sales channel.  DART is the logical choice for rotary wing operators who are seeking a supplier with a comprehensive product line and superior customer support. DART’S subsidiary and affiliated companies own over 400 STC’s and manufacture over 500 products.  With its highly trained and knowledgeable North American and International sales team, DART Helicopter Services distributes more than 1300 aftermarket products to over 120 countries.