For Immediate Release
November 1, 2007

Media Contact:
Laura Graham
Evergreen International Aviation
Tel: 503-472-9361
laura.graham@evergreenaviation.com

Evergreen Helicopters Awarded MEDEVAC Contract in Hawaii
Contract to begin with traditional Hawaiian blessing ceremony

McMinnville, OR; Nov. 1, 2007—Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. (EHI) will a commence Helicopter Services and Support operation contract with the U.S. Army Garrison, Hawaii on Thursday, Nov. 1, on the Island of Oahu. A traditional Hawaiian blessing ceremony for the helicopter and crews, customary for new helicopters flying in Hawaii, is planned for the near future to officially kick off the contract. The ceremony will be followed by a flight visiting the various medical facilities.

The contract will operate two new Bell 412EPs for operations on the Islands of Oahu and the Big island of Hawaii at the Pohakuloa Training Area. Crews will maintain a 24-hour standby alert to provide air medical evacuation services and wildland fire suppression support response. The helicopters are specially equipped for Night Vision Goggles operations, rescue hoists and a full complement of medical support devices for onboard patient support.

“Evergreen Helicopters is very pleased to have the opportunity to provide our turn key service to the U.S. Army in Hawaii. We have a long history of providing safe and effective aviation services which protect life and property in communities of all sizes in the U.S., and throughout the world,” said David Rath, President of EHI. “We are very excited about this latest contribution in support of U.S. Military and DoD personnel, and look forward to expanding our capabilities to include the support of Hawaii residents and visitors on all the islands.”

EHI has partnered with Priority 1 Air Rescue, of Kauai, Hawaii, to provide emergency medical services on board the aircraft.

“Evergreen and Priority 1 share a dedication to the aviation industry and a passion for using our constantly improving capabilities to protect life. We have a proven track record of successful teaming on various other assignments, and are confident that our combined expertise will benefit this area, as well,” said Ron Selvy, Executive Vice President of EHI.

About Evergreen Helicopters, Inc.
Operating since 1960, Evergreen Helicopters offers a diversified fleet of over 75 heavy lift, medium lift, light helicopters and fixed wing aircraft from a global network of bases.

Evergreen’s fleet is active in many diverse helicopter markets for a broad range of customers worldwide, including aerial application, cargo and personnel shuttle, construction, disaster relief, emergency medical services, firefighting, forestry, marine services and pilot transfers, peacekeeping, petroleum support, powerline, heavy lift, and search and rescue.

About Evergreen International Aviation
Evergreen International Aviation, Inc. is a portfolio of five diverse aviation companies headquartered in McMinnville, Ore. With international operating authority and a network of global offices and affiliates, Evergreen consists of an international cargo airline that owns and operates a fleet of Boeing 747’s, an unlimited aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility, a full-service helicopter company, and aircraft ground handling company, and an aircraft sales and leasing company. In addition to these endeavors, Evergreen owns and operates Evergreen Agricultural Enterprises and is headquartered next to the not-for-profit Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, home of the “Spruce Goose."

For more information about Evergreen, please call (800) 472-9361 or visit www.evergreenaviation.com.

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