FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

MARI WALKER NEW ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Hayden, Idaho, May 9, 2008

Empire Airlines has hired Mari Walker as the new Accounting Manager. Mari earned her Bachelors degree in Accounting from Washington State University and comes to Empire with twelve years of experience in public accounting, and most recently having worked in operations accounting at Forest Capital Partners. Mari and her husband Craig live in Hayden, Idaho and have two daughters – Rachel and Sara.

Scott Marikis, Empire''s Chief Financial and Administrative Officer said "I am very excited to have Mari on board at Empire. She has the experience and the skills to immediately add value to our firm''s financial and managerial capabilities."

Contact:

Dale Mason-Wargo

Empire Airlines

Phone: 208-292-3819 (direct), 208-292-3850 Ext 149

dalem@empireairlines.com

www.empireairlines.com