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4 Oct 2007 07:01

Dart Group PLC04 October 2007 Trading Statement - October 2007 Dart Group PLC, the aviation and distribution group, reports on its first halftrading. In line with internal expectations, Group turnover has been well ahead of lastyear with margins at lower levels reflecting market conditions in bothbusinesses and Jet2.com's growth profile. Whilst half-year operating profitwill, as a result, be significantly below last year's levels, the outlook forthe full year is still expected to be approaching market expectations. Fowler Welch-Coolchain has had a satisfactory first half and is trading broadlyin line with last year. Jet2.com has continued to build its network and customerbase with significant expansion from each of its six bases during summer 2007resulting in reduced margins as new routes are developed. In the second half,Jet2.com winter performance is expected to be improved from last year,reflecting lower growth in capacity relative to the previous winter season. 4 October 2007 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange