Bell Selects APC Starter-Generators for New Light Helicopters

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, March 15, 2006--

Unison Industries today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Aircraft Parts Corp. (APC), has been selected by Bell Helicopter to provide starter-generators for the Bell 417 Single and 429 Light Twin helicopters. The contracts have a potential value of more than $6 million over the 10-year life of the programs.

Using its patented "long life brush" technology, APC will supply upgraded 150 and 200 amp starter-generators to Bell, which boast high power output, advanced design, and proven reliability.

"APC has been a valued supplier to Bell Helicopter for more than 30 years," said Bill Stromberg, Executive Director of Commercial Program Management and program manager for Bell's 429. "We are confident the company's high performing starter-generators will add power, save cost and extend the life span of our next generation light twin helicopter."

Manufacturing will take place at APC's Holtsville, N.Y., facility, with deliveries anticipated to begin in the first quarter of 2006. First flight is anticipated in the third quarter of 2006.

About Unison and Aircraft Parts Corp. (APC)
Unison Industries, LLC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of within GE - Aviation. Unison is a leader in the design and manufacture of electrical and mechanical components, sensors, and systems for aircraft, industrial, marine and space uses. Unison's wholly owned subsidiary, Aircraft Parts Corp., manufactures starter-generators and generator control units for general aviation aircraft including business jets, law enforcement, utility, search & rescue and military fixed wing aircraft (including UAVs), and helicopters.

Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., Unison operates manufacturing facilities and logistics centers worldwide. Additional information about Unison is available at www.unisonindustries.com.

About Bell Helicopter
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Company, is a $2.0 billion producer of commercial and military helicopters, including the tiltrotor aircraft. Bell is a unit of Textron Inc. More information is available at www.textron.com.



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