AIRBORNE TO PRESENT AT COMBINED POWER PLANT AIR POLLUTANT CONTROL MEGA SYMPOSIUM IN WASHINGTON, DC.

(CALGARY, AB - April 30th, 2003) - Airborne Technologies (Airborne) is pleased to announce that Airborne has been asked to present a paper on the Airborne Process at the upcoming Combined Power Plant Air Pollutant Control Mega Symposium to be held in Washington, DC from May 19th thru May 22nd 2003.

Co-sponsored by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), the US Department of Energy/ National Energy Technology Laboratory and the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA), the Combined Power Plant Air Pollutant Control Mega Symposium is committed to presenting the latest and most promising advancements in the world.

The subject of the presentation will be on Airborne's emerging multi-pollutant, post combustion control system. This presentation and supporting paper will detail the experimental and analytical results of a lab and pilot scale 0.3 MW coal fired combustion test facility and the progression to an integrated 5 MW facility.

Airborne Technologies is a Calgary, Canada based Private Corporation that has developed and has exclusive rights to myriad patents throughout the world for an advanced pollution control process (the Airborne ProcessTM) for use in the Energy Sector and other industrial applications. The Airborne ProcessTM addresses a global concern by removing acid rain causing sulphur dioxide (SO2) and sulphur trioxide (SO3), smog producing nitrogen oxide (NOX) and mercury from emissions. The scrubbing agent used to remove the pollutants is sodium bicarbonate. Unlike other scrubbing procedures, the sodium bicarbonate is regenerated in the process reducing operating costs, increasing efficiencies, reducing waste and most notably, the Airborne ProcessTM turns the sulphur and nitrogen pollutants into a high-quality granular fertilizer. The Airborne ProcessTM allows the benefits of otherwise distressed natural resources to be maximized in an economical and environmentally responsible manner.

Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) creates science and technology solutions for the global energy and energy services industry. U.S. electric utilities established the Electric Power Research Institute in 1973 as a nonprofit research consortium for the benefit of utility members, their customers, and society. Now known simply as EPRI, the company provides a wide range of innovative products and services to more than 1000 energy-related organizations in 40 countries. EPRI's multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers draws on a worldwide network of technical and business expertise to help solve today's toughest energy and environmental problems.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (U.S. EPA) mission is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment -air, water, and land-upon which life depends. EPA's purpose is to ensure that:

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Department of Energy / National Energy Technology Laboratory is a multipurpose laboratory owned and operated by the U.S. Department of Energy that conducts and implements science and technology development programs in energy and energy-related environmental systems. A key component of our mission is to "resolve the environmental, supply, and reliability constraints of producing and using fossil resources to provide Americans with a stronger economy, healthier environment, and more secure future." In support of this mission, NETL is supporting the research and development of advanced technologies to control emissions of mercury, nitrogen oxide, fine particulate matter, acid gases, and other air toxics from coal-based power systems. In addition, NETL is addressing emerging energy-water issues as well as the utilization and management of coal byproducts. NETL is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Tulsa, Oklahoma. The laboratory has strong expertise in fossil energy technologies, nuclear cleanup, contract and project management, system analysis, and international energy issues. To learn more about NETL, please visit our Web site at www.netl.doe.gov.

Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) is the world's leading membership organization for environmental professionals. The Association enhances the knowledge and competency of environmental professionals by providing a neutral forum for technology exchange, professional development, networking opportunities, public education, and outreach events. A&WMA also promotes global environmental responsibility and increases the effectiveness of organizations to make critical decisions that benefit society. The views expressed by the individual presenters do not imply endorsement and are not necessarily reflective of the views of the Association.

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