Evergreen Helicopters Orders Four S-76C++ and Takes Position Agreements for 10 S-76D Helicopters

Released on Sunday, February 24, 2008

HOUSTON, Texas � Evergreen Helicopters, Inc., a subsidiary of Evergreen International Aviation, Inc. has signed contracts for four S-76C++™ helicopters, the model of the proven S-76® workhorse currently in production. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

The helicopters will serve in a variety of missions including offshore oil, utility, emergency medical service, and search and rescue. The first of these aircraft is slated to be put into service this summer.

Del Smith, owner and founder of the family of Evergreen companies, praised Sikorsky for its integrity, professionalism and commitment to safety. "Evergreen respects Sikorsky and has a long history of working their S-55's, S-58T's, S-61's and S-64's," Smith said.

In addition, Evergreen has position agreements for ten S-76D™ helicopters, the next version of the Sikorsky S-76® helicopter, currently in development. "Evergreen recognizes that the S-76D is poised to become the premier helicopter of the future for many missions," said Sikorsky President Jeffrey Pino. "We feel the same way at Sikorsky, as do a host of other customers who have placed orders for this model. The S-76D is a 'go' program, and Evergreen is among the first major corporations to request such a large quantity. It is a great testament to the kind of progressive, impressive helicopter we believe the S-76D is destined to become."