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RNS No 5800w
DART GROUP PLC
25 October 1999


Dart Group PLC ("the Group") announces that it has exchanged contracts for the
sale of an Airbus A300 currently used by the Group's cargo airline Channel
Express (Air Services) Limited, which presently operates 14 cargo aircraft.  
The consideration on disposal will be US$14.75m  (#8.89m) payable in cash on
completion in January 2000.

The net book value of this aircraft as at 31st March, 1999 was US$13.28m
(#8.0m).   After payment of the costs of the transaction, including an engine
overhaul, the gain on disposal is expected to be approximately #0.2m.   The
proceeds will be used in part to reduce borrowings with the remainder being
retained to fund the Group's further development.

Contacts:     Philip Meeson              01202 597676  or  Mobile: 0385 258666
              Mike Forder                01202 597676  or Mobile:  0421 865850

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