July 31, 2008

Brad Cole, President of East Coast Jets

It is with great sadness that I can now confirm that one of our aircraft, a Hawker 800 business jet, was involved in a crash near the Owatonna, MN Airport.

The aircraft was chartered by Revel Entertainment to transport employees to Owatonna, MN from Atlantic City, NJ.

The aircraft departed from Lehigh Valley International Airport, Allentown, PA this morning for a repositioning flight to Atlantic City International Airport before departing for Owatonna, MN.

I can confirm that two East Coast Jets pilots were on board the aircraft. Their names are Clark Keefer of Bethlehem, PA and Dan D'Ambrosio of Hellertown, PA. We are still working to fully confirm the passengers that were on board the aircraft.

At this time, our efforts are focused on assisting the local public safety agencies that have responded to the accident scene.

We also are working with the NTSB and FAA as they begin to conduct the official investigation of the accident.

We want to express on behalf of all East Coast Jets employees, our determination to attend to the needs of everyone involved in this tragic event.

Further information will be issued through periodic statements from the East Coast Jets Public Affairs Office.