For Immediate Release February 24, 2006 Media Contact: Jordan Hanson Evergreen International Aviation Tel: 503-472-9361, 800-472-9361 jordan.hanson@evergreenaviation.com Delford Smith Of Evergreen Will Present An Operating Cost Workshop McMINNVILLE, OR, USA-Mr. Delford Smith, aviation pioneer and chairman of Evergreen International Aviation, along with members of the Evergreen team, will present an operating cost workshop at HAI Heli-Expo this Sunday, February 26 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The workshop will focus on job qualifications, aircraft ownership costs, human resources, support, corporate, direct operating costs and profit. Mr. Smith’s motto, "profitability is our future," is echoed by Mr. Wahlberg, President of Evergreen International Aviation and chairman of HAI. The workshop will be focused around this slogan in order to present the audience with the tools it takes to operate aircraft. About Evergreen Helicopters: Operating since 1960, Evergreen Helicopters offers a diversified fleet of nearly 70 heavy-, medium-, and light-lift 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. For more information about Evergreen, please call (800) 472-9361 or visit www.evergreenaviation.com

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