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By Jim Messer, Chief Operating OfficerOperations

Coulson Aircrane

C-GJDR The primary project at the hanger is the rebuild of C-GJDR. To date there are about 8600 man hours invested, with a few thousand to go. JDR has required significant work in the transmission structural area. With the bulk of this now completed they will be focused on completing the remaining work in the cabin area. This aircraft has been sold to an operator in Qualicum, and is under the gun for delivery.

C-FMAY is awaiting her turn in the hanger. As soon as JDR departs (or sooner) we will complete the build up of MAY for logging and fire fighting.

C-FCLM is now on the high seas, returning to North America from our fire-fighting contract in Australia. We were successful in landing work for CLM on a fire contract for the US Army at their Yakima Training Center in Washington State. This will run until she is due to return to Australia for our third season.

RimRock

Good progress has been made in the gaming offices areas, and the raised deck that will house the restaurant, bar, kitchen and washrooms. All underground plumbing work is complete and electrical rough in is underway. Next steps will include dividing walls for administrative offices, main entrance structure, heating and air-conditioning as well as continuing electrical and security wiring.

Coulson Flying Tankers

With the announcement out, we begin the work of incorporating this latest acquisition. We will continue to meet with current employees and management on our "go forward" plans, as well as discussions on the 2007 fire season requirements with various provinces and states. The first aircraft (C-FLYL) is scheduled for test runs this week with the second aircraft (C-FLYK) about 3-4 weeks away.

Coulson S61 C-FXEC

Coulson's S61 C-FXEC is pictured below working near Baku flying crews to and from the oil rigs. Baku, is the capital and the largest city of Azerbaijan.