ARGUS International, Inc. (ARGUS) is pleased to present Shier Aviation Corporation d.b.a. Corporate Helicopters in San Diego, CA, with the prestigious ARGUS Platinum Rating. The Platinum Rating is the highest level of the ARGUS Ratings and is awarded only to those air charter operators who have demonstrated successful implementation of industry best safety practices relative to their operations and maintenance.

“Safety is our top priority and I am fortunate to have a management team that carries that message to every one of our employees,” said Ms. Deann J. Shier, Corporate Helicopters Chief Executive Officer. “Our company operates with a proactive safety culture. We appreciate that ARGUS conducted a thorough audit and our clients can be assured that we operate to the highest safety standards possible.”

“I would like to congratulate and welcome Corporate Helicopters to the elite and respected group of ARGUS Platinum Rated Helicopter Operators,” said Joseph Moeggenberg, ARGUS International, Inc. President and CEO. “Our audit is a thorough and in-depth examination of an operator’s policies and procedures compared against a constantly evolving set of industry best practices. With that said, the experienced team from Corporate Helicopters should take great pride in the outcome of their ARGUS Platinum audit. It was apparent to our auditing team that Corporate Helicopters focused intensely on building and refining their whole operation. We are happy to include Corporate Helicopters in the exclusive group of commercial helicopter operators that have achieved the ARGUS Platinum Rating.”

ARGUS PROS (Partners and Resources for Operational Safety), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ARGUS International, is the only audit organization that has developed its own industry-leading audit standard for charter operators and also holds authorizations from two world-recognized standards organizations. ARGUS PROS is authorized by both the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) to perform audits utilizing their respective standards, IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and IS-BAO. ARGUS PROS is uniquely capable of providing audits worldwide for fixed-wing and helicopter operators and each audit is tailored to reflect the specific needs of a corporate, charter, fractional or airline operation.

About Corporate Helicopters

Corporate Helicopters is a fully integrated, multidimensional and dynamic rotary wing aviation company singularly focused on delivering the highest quality, competitively priced results to our clients. Our services encompass all conceivable needs of that community. Whether it is chartering, training new pilots, selling new or used helicopters or supporting and servicing them, we have a passion for aviation. As a company, we are driven to produce the highest quality, safest and most enjoyable experience in the sky and on the ground. We employ highly experienced business professionals, pilots and mechanics who have a passion for our business and strive to embrace every challenge with integrity, honesty and a commitment to deliver results consistent with these values. For more information, please visit: www.corporatehelicopters.com.

About ARGUS International Inc.

ARGUS International, Inc. (ARGUS) is a specialized aviation services company whose mission is to provide the aviation marketplace with data and information necessary to make informed decisions and manage risk. ARGUS provides world-class aviation software and business management solutions, including AVMOSYS business management software, TRAQPak, CHEQ, and ARMOR SMS. ARGUS Charter operator ratings are the most recognized and requested independent source of overall operator quality. TRAQPak provides industry leading market intelligence data and research services, as well as expert aviation consulting.