TAKOMA PARK, MD, Feb. 24, 2006 — Sky Connect — the leading manufacturer of Iridium-based aircraft tracking and telephone systems for rotorcraft, fixed-wing, and marine applications — today announced the sale of 75 TRACKER systems to a major U.S. helicopter operator.

Era Helicopters LLC of Lake Charles, La., has ordered 75 systems, with an option for 50 more in support of its offshore oil operations. Twenty systems already have been installed and fielded and Era plans to equip its entire fleet of Agusta, Bell, Eurocopter, and Sikorsky helicopters with the Sky Connect TRACKER system, including a satellite telephone link for voice capability.

"Sky Connect gives us both an automated tracking solution for our helicopters and cost-effective satellite voice communications, " said Jim Shugart, executive vice president of Era Helicopters LLC. "We are already realizing the benefits of the new equipment."

 "This is a prestigious contract for Sky Connect," said Wiley Loughran, senior vice president, sales and marketing for Sky Connect. "We are proud to be supporting a high-profile, high-quality operator like Era."  Loughran noted that the market for satellite-based communication and tracking systems is accelerating in the aftermath of last year's devastating hurricane season. "Operators using satellite-based communication were not affected," he said, "while many of those with land-based systems were grounded."

The Sky Connect tracking system provides operators with real-time knowledge of all airborne, ship borne or ground assets, improving peace of mind and enhancing safety, especially for those who operate in remote areas.  Operators can view the location, track and status of an entire fleet under any circumstances. The system also delivers quality voice communications.  More than 1,500 aircraft around the world are flying with Sky Connect equipment.

About Sky Connect LLC
Sky Connect offers a range of satellite-based tracking and telephone systems for rotorcraft, fixed-wing, ground-based, and marine applications in both the commercial and government markets. The Sky Connect TRACKER provides seamless global flight tracking with true worldwide pole-to-pole coverage. Phone systems range from a cordless cabin-class handset to an integrated sat-phone systems that communicate through the headset. Any Sky Connect satellite phone may be equipped with the TRACKER using the same transceiver and a single antenna. Sky Connect uses the Iridium satellite network for maximum coverage and effectiveness.
About Era Helicopters LLC

After nearly six decades of operation, Era Helicopters LLC remains at the forefront of the oil and gas support industry with its technologically advanced helicopter fleet. Transporting personnel to the shallow and deepwater oil and gas fields in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska is Era's primary business. Era Helicopters LLC also operates flightseeing tours in Alaska, offers environmental support, and leases helicopters to third parties around the globe. Era is committed to service and safety excellence in every aspect of its operations.

For additional information, contact Timothy McKeand, Vice President, at (954) 524-4200 ext. 820 or visit Era Helicopters LLC website at www.erahelicopters.com.

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For more information, contact:
Wiley Loughran, 703-404-4400, Ext. 106
E-mail: wloughran@skyconnect.aero
Web: www.skyconnect.aero