OMNIFLIGHT HELICOPTERS, INC. NAMES O. RAY WALL TO THE POST OF VICE PRESIDENT, SAFETY AND CORPORATE COMPLIANCE 

June 18, 2008

ADDISON, Tex.  …  June 18, 2008 … Omniflight Helicopters, Inc., a leading national provider of air medical services, announced today that O. Ray Wall has been named to the position of vice president, safety and corporate compliance. 

In his new position, Wall is responsible for overseeing all areas of safety for Omniflight.  He will also work to ensure that the company continues to comply with all Federal safety requirements, industry standards and operational regulations.

Wall brings nearly 40 years of aviation-related experience to his new position, including domestic and international aviation auditing experience for the aviation insurance sector.  Most recently, he served as director, quality and safety at Air Logistics LLC, a Bristow Corporation.  He was responsible for the all operations within the western hemisphere.  Prior, Wall was a senior air safety investigator with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and owner of his own aviation safety engineering consulting firm. 

Wall also served for twelve years in active duty for the United States Army as an officer and rotorcraft pilot.  He was awarded numerous military decorations for valor to include the Distinguished Flying Cross, two Air Medals with “V” devices, 28 total Air Medals and Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, the Bronze Star and others.

Additionally, Wall held chief pilot and director of operations positions for a commercial operator and was director of safety for a regional airline. 

“We are pleased to add Ray to our team and look forward to the contributions he will make in his new role.  Safety is at the forefront of all we do here at Omniflight.  Ray’s vast knowledge and years of experience within the aviation industry will allow us to continue to emphasize this commitment throughout all our operations,” said Anthony J. DiNota, Omniflight’s chief operating officer.

“He and his team will continue to adhere to all industry standards set forth by the governing agencies and bodies that oversee the air medical services industry.  We are excited about the expertise Ray will bring to the company in his new capacity, and the diligence he will employ as he helps to assure safe transports for all our operations,” DiNota explained.

Wall commented on his appointment:  “I am excited to join a leader like Omniflight and apply my knowledge to this position.  After four decades of related work within the aviation arena, I am confident that -- like any reputable medical transport provider -- we will continually strive to improve upon our dedication to safety, which is truly what matters most in this business.  I am eager to carry out this mission on behalf of Omniflight in my new role.”

Wall resides in Grapevine, Tex.  He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical sciences.  He holds a Federal Aviation Administration pilot’s license and is rated in both fixed-wing (single- and multi-engine) and rotorcraft (single- and multi-engine helicopters).  Wall also holds instrument ratings in both classes.  He has accumulated more than 6,000 flight hours, 

Currently, Wall is working on the global industry initiative to reduce worldwide accidents with the International Helicopter Safety Team.  He is currently on the Joint Helicopter Safety Implementation Team where he co-chairs the Safety Management System (SMS) Team and was a member on the Joint Helicopter Analysis Team. 

Addison, Tex.-based Omniflight Helicopters, Inc. is a leading provider of air medical services throughout the U.S.  The company operates 100 aircraft nationally from 73 bases in 17 states, with a strong presence across the Southwest, Midwest, and Southeast regions.  Its focus is primarily on inter-facility transport and on-site emergency scene response using both rotor- and fixed-wing aircraft.

For Further Information, Contact:
Susan J. Lewis, PAIRELATIONS, LLC
303-804-0494, susan.lewis@omniflight.com