WheelTug Welcomes Gilbert Thompson

GIBRALTAR -- (MARKET WIRE) -- May 7, 2007 --WheelTug plc, in its drive to bring WheelTug to market, has appointed Gilbert Thompson as its Senior Certification Advisor. Mr. Thompson, who has more than 30 years experience of airplane certification with the US Federal Aviation Authority, will guide WheelTug through the certification process. Certification ensures that new products meet the requirements of aviation authorities.

The proprietary WheelTug® technology is designed to allow airplanes to taxi without using their main engines, saving expensive jet fuel and reducing harmful emissions. The technology consists of special high-torque AC electric motors in the nosewheel hub that can drive the airplane without the need for external tugs. In tests, a prototype WheelTug module moved a fully-loaded Boeing 767 in a series of maneuvers similar to those performed by commercial airliners.

WheelTug and Delta Air Lines recently entered into an agreement in which the airline will assist WheelTug in developing the system and be WheelTug's Launch Customer. The agreement gives Delta the right of first refusal to provide installation and maintenance services on WheelTug systems in the USA for itself and for other airlines that desire such services. Delta has also taken an option to buy up to 600,000 shares of WheelTug plc at an average price of $36 per share.

Gilbert Thompson's certification experience includes the Robinson R22/R44 rotorcraft, Lockheed L1011, McDonnell Douglas DC-8, DC-9, DC-10, MD-80, MD-90, KC-10A, MD-11, MDHI 369/500NOTAR, MDHI 600, MDHI 900, the first concurrent and cooperative joint FAA/Joint Aviation Authorities certification of the Boeing 717-200, and development of the criteria for civil certification of the military Globemaster C-17. In 1999, he received the Aviation Week and Space Technology Laurels Award for outstanding achievement in the field of aeronautics/propulsion.

WheelTug plc President Isaiah W. Cox said, "We are delighted to welcome Gilbert to our team. He brings unparalleled experience of the certification process to the table and is the ideal person to help us bring the benefits of WheelTug to the marketplace."

Gilbert Thompson said, "WheelTug's nosewheel drive is one of the most exciting new projects in commercial aviation. Work has already begun in putting together a group of experienced certification specialists. I'm proud to help make this groundbreaking technology a reality."

Among the potential benefits of the WheelTug system are reduced fuel consumption, noise and emissions, shorter aircraft turnaround times between flights and a reduction in flight delays. The congested nature of many international airports also means that eliminating the frequent use of tugs to haul aircraft could also make a positive impact on airside safety.

WheelTug plc is a majority-owned subsidiary of Chorus Motors plc (PINKSHEETS: CHOMF). Chorus has developed the proprietary Chorus® Star and Chorus® Meshcon™ electric motor technologies, which offer substantial performance improvements over comparable motor and drive systems. The Chorus systems produce high torque at start-up speeds and are ideal for traction applications besides aircraft, including automobiles, trucks, locomotives, and ships. WheelTug® and Chorus® are registered trademarks of Borealis Technical Limited plc. Please visit WheelTug's website at http://www.wheeltug.gi and read the forward-looking statement at http://www.wheeltug.gi/fls.shtml

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