BZC Breeze-Eastern Corp.

Breeze-Eastern Corporation (AMEX:BZC) announced today that it has been selected by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to provide the Internal Cargo Winch System for the next generation CH-53K Heavy Lift helicopter Sikorsky is developing for the United States Marine Corps. The initial contract requires the delivery of five units for the System Design and Development phase of the CH-53K helicopter for the USMC. �Breeze-Eastern is proud to again be chosen by Sikorsky for such a significant program for our military,� said Robert L.G. White, President and CEO of Breeze-Eastern. �Building on our expertise in the cargo winch market which has been demonstrated on the Internal Cargo Handling System for the Sikorsky S-92� helicopter and our retrofit for the USMC on the CH-53D helicopter with a dual winch system, Breeze-Eastern will continue this success by delivering a state of the art winch system to Sikorsky and the USMC.� Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. (http://www.sikorsky.com), a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacture and service. Its mission statement reflects the company�s long commitment to safety and innovation: "We pioneer flight solutions that bring people home everywhere... every time�." United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., provides a broad range of high technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries. Breeze-Eastern Corporation (http://www.breeze-eastern.com) is the world�s leading designer and manufacturer of sophisticated lifting devices for military and civilian aircraft, including rescue hoists, winches, cargo hooks, and weapons-lifting systems. The company, which employs approximately 180 people at its facility in Union, New Jersey, reported sales of $76.0 million in the fiscal year ended March�31,�2008. INFORMATION ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Certain statements in this press release constitute �forward-looking statements� within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Acts"). Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact are deemed to be forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on current beliefs, estimates and assumptions concerning the operations, future results, and prospects of the Company. As actual operations and results may materially differ from those assumed in forward-looking statements, there is no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbors created in the Acts. Any number of factors could affect future operations and results, including, without limitation, competition from other companies; changes in applicable laws, rules and regulations affecting the Company in the locations in which it conducts its business; interest rate trends; a decrease in United States government defense spending, changes in spending allocation or the termination, postponement, or failure to fund one or more significant contracts by the United States government; determination by the Company to dispose of or acquire additional assets; general industry and economic conditions; events impacting the U.S. and world financial markets and economies; and those specific risks that are discussed in the Company�s previously filed Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or future events.