AIRCRAFT LEASE
DATED AS OF DECEMBER 20, 1989
between
INVESTORS ASSET HOLDING CORP.,
Trustee of AFG/Horizon-II Trust,
as Lessor,
and
HORIZON AIR INDUSTRIES, INC.
as Lessee,
Covering one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Metro III
Aircraft Model 5A227-AC
U.S. Registration Number N27442
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
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1. Acceptance and Lease of Aircraft 1
2. Conditions Precedent; Closing Covenants 1
3. Term and Rent 2
4. Limited Appointment of Agent 3
5. Warranty of Lessor 4
6. Representations, Warranties and
Agreements of Lessee 5
7. Net Lease 6
8. Return of Aircraft 7
9. Liens 9
10. Taxes 9
11. Registration, Maintenance and Operations;
Compliance and Use; Replacement Parts;
Additions; Aircraft Marking 10
12. Inspection 13
13. Loss or Destruction; Requisition of Use 13
14. Insurance 15
15. Indemnification 17
16. Sublease; Possession 18
17. Tax Treatment; Tax Indemnification 20
18. Events of Default 24
19. Remedies 26
20. Notices 29
21. Assignment and Subletting 29
22. Miscellaneous 30
23. Performance of Obligations of Lessee
by Lessor 31
24. Additional Covenants of Lessee 31
25. Counterparts 33
Exhibits
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A Definitions
B Financial Terms
C Casualty Value Schedule
D Opinion of Lessee's Counsel
E Opinion of Guarantor's Counsel
F Guaranty of Alaska Air Group, Inc.
G Permitted Sublessees
AIRCRAFT LEASE
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This AIRCRAFT LEASE dated as of December 20, 1989 ("Lease") is between
INVESTORS ASSET HOLDING CORP., a Massachusetts corporation (the "Trustee"), not
in its individual capacity but solely as trustee of AFG/Horizon-II Trust
("Lessor"), and HORIZON AIR INDUSTRIES, INC., a Washington corporation
("Lessee"). Certain capitalized terms as used in this Lease are defined in
Exhibit A hereto, and such definitions are hereby incorporated herein and made a
part hereof as though set forth herein in full.
1. ACCEPTANCE AND LEASE OF AIRCRAFT
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Subject to the satisfaction of each condition set forth in Sections 2(a)
and (b), Lessor hereby agrees to lease to Lessee, and Lessee hereby agrees to
lease from Lessor, the Aircraft pursuant to the terms and conditions of this
Lease including all Lease Supplements and Exhibits added hereto. Lessee
acknowledges that it has accepted the Aircraft as of the Delivery Date.
2. Conditions Precedent; Closing Covenants
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(a) Lessor's obligation to be bound by the terms of this Lease are
conditioned upon the receipt by Lessor of the following documents in a form
satisfactory to it:
(i) the original of this Lease duly executed by Lessee;
(ii) copies of resolutions of Lessee's board of directors or
officers authorizing Lessee to enter into and perform this Lease and
the transaction contemplated thereby, certified to be true and up to
date by a duly authorized officer of Lessee;
(iii) a certificate of a duly authorized officer of Lessee setting
out the names and signatures of the persons authorized to sign this
Lease and any document to be delivered by Lessee pursuant hereto;
(iv) certificates of insurance evidencing coverage for Lessor's
interest, all as required hereunder;
(v) evidence that FAA counsel has received in escrow an executed
duplicate of this Lease, in proper form for filing with the FAA, and
pursuant to instructions from Lessor and Lessee has filed such
document with the Federal Aviation Registry in accordance with Title
14, Part 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations;
(vi) a favorable opinion of FAA counsel to Lessor;
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(vii) an opinion of counsel of Lessee substantially in the form of
Exhibit D and an opinion of counsel to Guarantor substantially in the
form of Exhibit E;
(viii) the Guaranty of Guarantor substantially in the form of Exhibit
F; and
(ix) such other documents, certificates and opinions as Lessor may
reasonably require.
(b) Lessee covenants that, upon purchase of the Aircraft by Lessor,
Lessee shall release from escrow the documents held therein by FAA counsel
on behalf of Lessee. Lessee further represents and warrants that on such
release date no legal or practical impediment will exist which would
prevent FAA counsel from filing the Lease and that each of the foregoing
shall have been duly executed and in a form appropriate for filing so that
the same may then be duly filed and accepted for filing by the Federal
Aviation Administration.
(c) Filing of the Lease for recordation with the FAA shall constitute
Lessor's and Lessee 5 acknowledgment that they are bound by the terms of
this Lease, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Lease.
3. Term and Rent
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(a) This Lease shall commence on the Delivery Date and shall end on
the Expiration Date unless this Lease shall have been terminated in
accordance with the terms hereof.
(b) Lessee shall pay to Lessor, as basic rent (herein referred to as
"Basic Rent"), in advance, on the Delivery Date, and on each Basic Rent
Date thereafter, an amount equal to the monthly Basic Rent specified in
Exhibit B.
(c) In addition, Lessee shall pay to Lessor the following amounts
(herein referred to as "Supplemental Rent" and, together with all Basic
Rent, as "Rent"):
(i) on demand, any amount payable hereunder (other than Basic Rent
or Casualty value) which Lessee assumed the obligation to pay, or
agrees to pay, under this Lease;
(ii) on the date provided herein, any amount payable hereunder as
Casualty Value; and
(iii) on demand, to the extent permitted by applicable law, interest
(computed on the basis of a 365/366-day year for actual days elapsed)
at the Late Payment Rate on any payment of Rent which is overdue.
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The expiration or other termination of Lessee's obligation to pay
Basic Rent hereunder shall not limit or modify the obligations of Lessee
with respect to Supplemental Rent.
(d) All payments of Rent hereunder shall be made to Lessor in
immediately available funds on the date payable hereunder or if such day is
not a Business Day, on the first Business Day thereafter, at its address
set forth in Exhibit B or at such other address or to such other Person as
Lessor may direct by notice in writing to Lessee.
4. Limited Appointment of Agent
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(a) Enforcement of Warranties; Claims. Lessor hereby appoints and
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constitutes Lessee its agent and attorney-in-fact during the term of this
Lease, so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, to
assert from time to time, in the name of Lessor, but for the benefit of
Lessee and at Lessee's expense, whatever claims and rights (including
warranties pertaining to the Aircraft) which Lessor may have against any
manufacturer or vendor of the Airframe, Engines, or other components or
Parts of the Aircraft or Engines. In the event Lessee is not able to
enforce in the name of Lessor any such performance by legal proceedings,
Lessor shall participate with Lessee and provide the assistance requested
by Lessee, at Lessee's expense, in asserting claims and rights as specified
in this Section 4(a).
(b) Acceptance of Aircraft. Solely for purposes of accepting delivery
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of the Aircraft from the Manufacturer, Lessor hereby appoints Lessee as
authorized representative of Lessor. Until such authority shall have been
terminated pursuant to paragraph (c) of this Section, such authorized
representative shall be authorized to take possession of the Aircraft upon
the delivery thereof to Lessee by the Manufacturer, to accept on behalf of
Lessor all Purchase Documents, if any, delivered at such time with respect
to the Aircraft, either to accept delivery of the Aircraft on behalf of
Lessor if it is found to be in good order or to refuse delivery of the
Aircraft if it is found not to be in good order, and to take such other
action on behalf of Lessor, including execution of a delivery receipt and
such other documents as shall be required to accept delivery of the
Aircraft.
(c) Termination of Appointment of Authorized Agent. The authority of
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the authorized representative granted pursuant to paragraph (b) of this
Section shall terminate upon the earlier of (i) acceptance of the Aircraft
by Lessee on its own behalf and on behalf of Lessor or (ii) notice to
Lessee by Lessor revoking the same. If requested by the Manufacturer,
Lessor will provide to the Manufacturer at the delivery, written assurances
that such authority has not been revoked.
(d) Purchase from Lessee. Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Section
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shall not apply in the event that the Lessor acquires the Aircraft directly
from the Lessee.
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5. Warranty of Lessor
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(a) Lessor represents and warrants (which representations and
warranties shall survive the execution and performance hereof);
(i) that this Lease has been duly executed and delivered by Lessor
and constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of Lessor
enforceable against Lessor in accordance with its terms;
(ii) that the party executing this Lease on behalf of the Lessor has
the authority to execute same and bind Lessor;
(iii) that this Lease has been duly authorized by all necessary
action;
(iv) that Trustee is a corporation, and the Lessor is a nominee
trust, each duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and Lessor has the requisite power and
authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Lease;
and
(v) that the execution and delivery by Lessor of this Lease, and
the performance by the Lessor of its obligations under the Lease, will
not contravene any law, governmental rule or regulation, judgment or
order applicable to it, and do not and will not contravene any
provision of, or constitute a default under, any indenture, mortgage,
contract or other instrument to which it is a party or by which it is
bound.
(b) Lessor warrants and agrees (i) that during the Term of this
Lease it qualifies and will continue to qualify, and will cause the Trustee
and any Transferee to qualify, as a "Citizen of the United States" as
defined in Section 101(16) of the Federal Aviation Act and that it shall
take, or cause to be taken, all necessary action on its part (except any
such actions as are required to be taken solely by Lessee hereunder) to
maintain the United States registration of the Aircraft in accordance with
the Federal Aviation Act, and (ii) that during the Term of this Lease as
long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Lessee's use of
the Aircraft shall not be interrupted or impaired by Lessor or anyone
claiming through or under Lessor.
(c) The warranties set forth hereinabove are exclusive and in lieu of
all other warranties of Lessor, whether written, oral or implied with
respect to this Lease or the Aircraft, and Lessor shall not be deemed to
have modified in any respect the obligations of Lessee under any of the
Operative Agreements, which obligations are absolute and unconditional,
come "hell or high water" except in the case of a breach of Section 5(b).
LESSEE EXPRESSLY AGREES TO LEASE THE AIRCRAFT "AS IS". LESSOR SHALL NOT BE
DEEMED TO HAVE MADE, AND LESSOR HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY OTHER REPRESENTATION
OR WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LESSOR'S TITLE TO THE AIRCRAFT,
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THE DESIGN OR CONDITION OF THE AIRCRAFT, ITS MERCHANTABILITY OR ITS FITNESS
FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, THE QUALITY OF THE MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP OF
THE AIRCRAFT, ITS VALUE OR AIRWORTHINESS OR CONFORMITY OF THE AIRCRAFT TO
THE PROVISIONS AND SPECIFICATION OF ANY PURCHASE AGREEMENT OR AGREEMENTS
RELATING THERETO, NOR SHALL LESSOR BE LIABLE, REGARDLESS OF ANY ACTUAL OR
ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OF LESSOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR
STRICT OR ABSOLUTE LIABILITY IN TORT.
6. Representations, Warranties and Agreements of the Lessee
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(a) Due Organization. Lessee is a corporation duly organized and
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validly existing in good standing under the laws of the State of
Washington, is and/or will be duly qualified to do business as a foreign
corporation and in good standing in each other jurisdiction where the
conduct of its business requires it to be so qualified, and has the
corporate power and authority to carry on its business as presently
conducted, to hold property under lease and to enter into and perform its
obligations under this Lease and all other Operative Agreements to which
Lessee is a party.
(b) Due Authorization; Enforceability; No Violation. This Lease and
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all other Operative Agreements to which Lessee is a party have been duly
authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Lessee and do
not require any approval of the stockholders of Lessee which has not been
obtained, and have been or will be duly executed and delivered by Lessee
and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the other party
thereto, are or will be legal, valid and binding obligations of Lessee
enforceable in accordance with their terms. The execution and delivery by
Lessee of the foregoing documents are not, and the performance by it of its
obligations under each will not be, inconsistent with its charter or by-
laws, do not and will not contravene any law, governmental rule or
regulation, judgment or order applicable to or binding on Lessee, do not
and will not contravene any provisions of, or constitute a default or
result in the creation of any Lien (other than as permitted by Section 9
hereof) under any indenture, mortgage, contract or other instrument to
which Lessee is a party or by which it is bound, and do not and will not
require any approval or consent of any trustee or holders of indebtedness
or obligations of Lessee, except such as have been duly obtained.
(c) Government Approvals. No consent or approval of, giving of notice
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to, registration with, or taking of any other action in respect of or by,
any Federal, state or local governmental authority or agency (including,
without limitation, the FAA) or other person is required with respect to
the execution, delivery and performance by Lessee of this Lease or the
other Operative Agreements or the consummation of any of the transactions
by Lessee contemplated hereby or thereby, or if any such approval, notice,
registration or action is required, it has been, or will be, duly given or
obtained prior to closing.
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(d) Location of Chief Executive Office. The chief executive office or
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principal place of business (as either of such terms is used in Article 9
of the Uniform Commercial Code) of Lessee is located at the address set
forth in Exhibit B to the Lease, and Lessee agrees to give Lessor prior
written notice of any relocation of the chief executive office or principal
place of business.
(e) Lessee's Selection. Lessee has selected the Aircraft and
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manufacturer thereof and all maintenance facilities required thereby or
hereby.
(f) Litigation. There are no suits or legal proceedings (including
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any administrative proceeding) pending or, to Lessee's knowledge,
threatened before any court or administrative agency against Lessee which,
if adversely determined, would have a material adverse effect upon its
financial condition or business or its ability to perform its obligations
hereunder, except as disclosed on an exhibit to the opinion of Lessee's
counsel required pursuant hereto.
(g) Financial Statements, Financial Conditions, Disclosures. The
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unaudited financial statements of Lessee in respect of the three month
period ended on June 30, 1989, as delivered to Lessor have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and present fairly
the financial position of Lessee as of such date, and as of such date
Lessee had no significant liabilities (contingent or otherwise) which are
not disclosed by, or reserved against in, such financial statements. There
has been no material adverse change in the financial position of Lessee
from that set forth in the financial statements referred to in this Section
6(g). The financial statements referred to in this Section 6(g) together
with all other documents furnished by or on behalf of Lessee to Lessor in
connection with the transactions contemplated hereby do not contain any
untrue statement of a material fact or omit a material fact necessary to
make the statements contained therein not misleading.
7. Net Lease; Lessor's Default; Limitation or Lessee's Remedies.
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This Lease is a net lease, and Lessee acknowledges and agrees that Lessee's
obligation to pay all Rent hereunder, and the rights of Lessor in and to such
Rent, shall be absolute and unconditional and shall not be subject to any
abatement, reduction, set-off, defense, counterclaim or recoupment for any
reason whatsoever, other than for a breach of Section 5(b). Except as otherwise
expressly provided herein and except with respect to a breach by Lessor of
Section 5(b), this Lease shall not terminate, nor shall the obligations of
Lessee be affected, by reason of any defect in or damage to, or any loss or
destruction of, the Aircraft or any part thereof from whatsoever cause, or the
interference with the use thereof by Lessor or any Person, or the invalidity or
unenforceability or lack of due authorization of this Lease or lack of right,
power or authority of Lessor to enter into this Lease, or for any other cause,
whether similar or dissimilar to the foregoing, any
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present or future law or regulation to the contrary notwithstanding, it being
the express intention of Lessor and Lessee that all Rent payable by Lessee
hereunder shall be, and continue to be, payable in all events unless the
obligation to pay the same shall be terminated pursuant to the express
provisions of this Lease. If Lessor shall breach any representation, warranty or
covenant contained herein, Lessee shall have no remedy against Lessor on account
thereof unless Lessee has given Lessor notice thereof and such breach has not
been cured within thirty (30) days thereafter. Section
8. Return of Aircraft
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(a) Condition Upon Return. Upon the expiration or termination of this
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Lease, the Lessee, at its own expense, will return the Aircraft to the
Lessor at any reasonable location chosen by the Lessor in the continental
United States, which is within 1,500 miles of Portland, OR, and in the
condition in which the Aircraft is required to be maintained pursuant to
Section 11 hereof, but with all logos or other identifying marks of the
Lessee removed in a workmanlike manner. If the Lessee desires to obtain for
its own use the U.S. "N" registration number that is on the Airframe, prior
to return, the Lessee, at its expense, shall make application to the FAA
for a new "N" number designated by Lessor, and shall have such new number
painted on the aircraft in such a location and to such specifications as
the Lessor shall direct. The Aircraft, upon redelivery pursuant hereto, (i)
shall be duly certified by the FAA as an airworthy aircraft, (ii) shall be
free and clear of all Liens, other than Lessor's Liens, and (iii) all
Engines shall have on average (i.e., the total number of hours divided by
the total number of engines) available operating hours until (y) the next
scheduled "hot section" inspection, and (z) next scheduled CAMP Inspection,
both of not less than 50% of the total operating hours respectively
available between such hot section inspection or CAMP Inspection.
(b) Lessee shall have the right to return to Lessor engines or parts
thereof different from the Engines leased to Lessee hereunder subject to
the following conditions. Any substituted engine or part thereof shall be
of the same manufacture and the same or improved utility, performance and
efficiency, shall be suitable for use on the Airframe and shall have a
value and utility at least equal to the Engine or part thereof leased
hereunder and shall otherwise comply with the return conditions set forth
in (a) above. Upon return Lessee shall transfer good and marketable title
to such substitute engine or part thereof, free and clear of all
encumbrances, evidenced by a warranty ▇▇▇▇ of sale and supported by an
opinion of counsel as to the absence of recorded liens in form and
substance satisfactory to Lessor. Upon receipt of such ▇▇▇▇ of sale and
opinion of counsel, and compliance with all other conditions set forth
herein, Lessor shall transfer to Lessee title to the Engine or part thereof
for which substitution is being made as is, where is and with all faults,
without warranty and without recourse as to condition, but shall provide
Lessee with a ▇▇▇▇ of sale which provides a warranty of ownership and
freedom from Lessor's Liens.
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(c) In the event that such Engines do not meet the conditions set
forth in paragraph (a) (iii) hereinabove, Lessee shall pay Lessor an amount
equal to the sum of (i) the product of: the current estimated cost of the
next scheduled hot section inspection (including in such estimated cost,
all required replacement of life limited parts) multiplied by the fraction
wherein the numerator shall be the remainder (0 if negative) of (x) the
actual number of hours of operations since the previous hot section
inspection for both Engines, added together, minus (y) the total operating
hours allowable between hot section inspections, and the denominator shall
be the total operating hours allowable between hot section inspections,
plus (ii) the product of: the current estimated cost of the next scheduled
CAMP inspection (including in such estimated cost, all required replacement
of life limited parts) multiplied by the fraction wherein the numerator
shall be the remainder (0 if negative) of (x) the actual number of hours of
operations since the previous CAMP inspection for both Engines, added
together minus (y) the total operating hours allowable between CAMP
inspections, and the denominator shall be the total operating hours
allowable between CAMP inspections. All prorated inspection charges, if
any, shall be payable as Supplemental Rent and shall be due upon
presentation to Lessee of an invoice setting forth in reasonable detail,
the calculation of such amounts due including the names of all sources used
for the required cost estimates. Unless both Lessor and Lessee agree to
alternative source(s), the manufacturer of the Engines shall be used as the
source for all cost estimates.
(d) Fuel, Manuals. Upon the return of the Airframe in accordance with
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this Section 8(d), (i) Lessee shall cause each fuel tank to contain the
same quantity of fuel as was contained in such tanks when such Airframe was
delivered to Lessee on the Delivery Date (which shall be presumed to be 50
percent (50%) of full capacity unless otherwise specified on the Delivery
Date) or, in the case of differences in such quantity, an appropriate
adjustment will be made by payment, at the then current market price of
fuel by Lessee to Lessor, or Lessor to Lessee, as appropriate, and (ii)
Lessee shall deliver to Lessor all logs, manuals and data and inspection,
modification and overhaul records required to be maintained with respect
thereto under applicable rules and regulations of the FAA.
(e) Propellers. The provisions of paragraphs (a)(iii) (but with
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respect to scheduled overhauls rather than hot-section or CAMP
inspections), (b) and (c) of this Section 8 shall be deemed to apply to the
Propellers with similar effect as provided therein to Engines.
(f) Delivery Receipt. Upon the return of the Aircraft to Lessor in
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accordance with the provisions of this Lease, the parties shall execute a
delivery receipt whereby Lessor acknowledges its acceptance of the Aircraft
and that the aircraft meets the conditions specified in the Lease for
return. Following such redelivery, Lessee shall have no further obligation
to Lessor in respect of the condition of the Aircraft.
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9. Liens
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Lessee will not directly or indirectly create, incur, assume or suffer to
exist any mortgage, pledge, lien, charge, encumbrance, lease, security interest
or claim ("Lien" or "Liens") on or with respect to the Airframe, the Engines or
any Part thereof, Lessor's title thereto or any interest of Lessor therein (and
Lessee will promptly, at its own expense, take such action as may be necessary
duly to discharge any such Lien), except (a) the respective rights of Lessor and
Lessee as herein provided, (b) the rights of others under agreements or
arrangements to the extent expressly provided by the terms of Sections 11 and 16
hereof, (c) Lessor's Liens, (d) Liens for taxes either not yet due or being
contested by Lessee (or any Permitted Sublessee) in good faith (and for the
payment of which adequate reserves in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles have been provided), with due diligence and by appropriate
proceedings so long as such proceedings do not involve any danger of sale,
forfeiture or loss of the Airframe or any Engine or interest therein, (e)
material supplier's mechanic's, worker's, repairer's, employee's or other like
Liens arising in the ordinary course of business for amounts and payment of
which is either not yet delinquent or is being contested in good faith (and for,
the payment of which adequate reserves in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles have been provided) so long as such proceedings do not
involve any danger of the sale, forfeiture or loss of the Airframe or any Engine
or interest therein, and (f) Liens arising out of judgments or awards against
Lessee with respect to which at the time an appeal or proceeding for review
shall be progressing and there shall have been secured a stay of execution
pending such appeal or proceeding for review.
10. Taxes
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Lessee agrees to pay and to indemnify Lessor for, and hold Lessor harmless
from and against, all license and registration fees, income franchise, receipts,
sales, use, excise, personal property, ad valorem, value added, leasing, leasing
use, stamp, landing, airport use or other taxes, levies, imports, duties,
charges, or withholdings of any nature, together with any penalties, fines or
interest thereon ("Impositions"), arising out of the transactions contemplated
by this Lease and imposed against Lessor, Lessee or the Aircraft, the Airframe,
the Engines or any Part thereof by any Federal, state, local or foreign
government or other taxing authority upon or with respect to the Aircraft, the
Airframe, the Engines, or any Part thereof or upon the sale, purchase,
ownership, delivery, leasing, possession, use, operation, return, transfer or
other disposition thereof or upon or with respect to this Lease, unless, and
only to the extent that, Lessee shall have given to Lessor written notice of any
such Imposition, which notice shall state that such Imposition is being
contested by Lessee in good faith with due diligence and by appropriate
proceedings and independent counsel selected by Lessee and reasonably acceptable
to Lessor shall not have determined in his opinion that the nonpayment of any
such tax or the contest of any such payment in such proceedings involves a
danger of sale, forfeiture or loss of the Airframe or any Engine or interest
therein. If a claim is made against Lessee or Lessor for any imposition, the
party receiving notice of such claim shall promptly notify the other, but the
failure of either party to so notify the other shall not relieve Lessee of its
obligation under this Section to
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indemnify Lessor, unless such failure prevents or impairs contest of such claim.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Lessee shall have no
liability for (i) Impositions on, based on, or measured by or with respect to
net income or receipts, gross income, capital, net worth, franchise, or conduct
of business of Lessor (other than any taxes in the nature of sales, use, value
added, or similar taxes), (ii) Impositions imposed in connection with any
voluntary or involuntary sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition by
Lessor except to the extent such transfer is taken in connection with or by
reason of any Event of Default that has occurred and is continuing or any
exercise of the remedies as provided under Section 19 of this Lease, (iii)
Impositions to the extent incurred or imposed in respect of any period after (A)
the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease with respect to the Aircraft
and (B) delivery of possession of the Aircraft to Lessor pursuant to the terms
of the Lease upon such expiration or termination or upon commencement of Lessor
requested work pursuant to Section 8(e) of this Lease following expiration or
termination, (iv) Impositions which result from Lessor's engaging in
transactions other than those permitted or contemplated by this Lease, (v)
Impositions which have been included in Cost or Capitalized Cost, and (vi)
Impositions dealt with in Section 17 hereof.
11. Registration, Maintenance and Operation; Compliance and Use; Replacement
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Parts; Additions; Aircraft Marking
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(a) Registration, Maintenance and Operation. Lessee, directly or through
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any Permitted Sublessee, at its own cost and expense, shall (i) cause the
Aircraft to be duly registered under the Federal Aviation Act at all times
from and after the Delivery Date in the name of Lessor except as otherwise
required by the FAA, (ii) maintain, inspect, service, repair, overhaul and
test the Airframe and each Engine in the same manner and with the same care
used by Lessee (or Permitted Sublessee if applicable) with respect to
similar aircraft and engines owned by Lessee (or Permitted Sublessee if
applicable) and utilized in similar circumstances, and in accordance with
(w) all maintenance manuals initially furnished with the Aircraft,
including any subsequent amendments or supplements to such manuals issued
by the manufacturer from time to time, (x) Lessee's (or any Permitted
Sublessee's) FAA approved maintenance program, (y) all "airworthiness
alerts" and Airworthiness Directives issued by the FAA or similar
regulatory agency having jurisdictional authority, and (z) incorporate all
"mandatory" or "alert service" bulletins published by the Airframe or
Engine or component manufacturer; (iii) maintain all records, logs and
other materials required by the FAA to be maintained in respect of the
avionics, Airframe and each Engine or by the manufacturer thereof for
enforcement of any warranties; (iv) promptly furnish to Lessor such
information as may be required to enable Lessor to file any reports
required by any governmental authority as a result of Lessor's ownership of
the Aircraft; and (v) operate the Aircraft exclusively within the United
States of America and Canada. All maintenance procedures required by this
Section 11(a) shall be undertaken and completed only by properly trained,
licensed, and certified maintenance sources and maintenance personnel, so
as to keep the Airframe and each Engine in as good operating condition as
when delivered to Lessee hereunder, ordinary wear and tear excepted, and
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so as to keep the Aircraft in such operating condition as may be necessary
to enable the airworthiness certification of such Aircraft to be maintained
in good standing at all times under the Federal Aviation Act.
(b) Compliance and Use. Lessee agrees that the Aircraft will be
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maintained, used and operated in compliance with any and all statutes,
laws, ordinances, regulations and mandatory standards or directives issued
by any governmental agency applicable to the maintenance, use or operation
thereof, in compliance with any airworthiness certificate, license or
registration relating to the Aircraft issued by any agency and in a manner
that does not modify or impair any existing warranties on the Aircraft or
any part thereof. Lessee will, and will cause any Permitted Sublessee to,
operate the Aircraft solely in the conduct of its business and not operate
or permit the Aircraft to be operated (i) at any time or In any geographic
area when insurance required by the provision of Section 14 hereof shall
not be in effect, or (ii) in a manner wherein the predominance of use
during any consecutive twelve month period would be for purposes other than
transportation for Lessee, or any Permitted Sublessee, or in a manner, for
any time period, such that Lessor (or a third party not permitted by the
terms of this Lease) shall be deemed to have "operational control" of the
Aircraft. Throughout the Term of this Lease, the possession, use and
maintenance of the Aircraft shall be at the sole risk and expense of Lessee
and the Aircraft shall be based at the Principal Location set forth in
Exhibit B. In no event will the Aircraft be principally based outside the
United States. At all times the Aircraft will be operated only by duly-
qualified, currently-certified pilots or pilots possessing the minimum
total pilot hours required for certification by the FAA and shall not be
used for the transport of contraband.
(c) Replacement Parts. Lessee, directly or through any Permitted
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Sublessee, at no cost or expense to Lessor, will promptly replace all parts
which may from time to time become worn out, lost, stolen, destroyed,
seized, confiscated, damaged beyond repair or permanently rendered or
declared unfit for use for any reason whatsoever (such substituted Parts,
when intended to be permanent replacement Parts are hereinafter called
"Replacement Parts"). In addition, in the ordinary course of maintenance,
service, repair, overhaul or testing, Lessee may, directly, or through any
Permitted Sublessee, at no cost and expense to Lessor, remove serviceable
Parts, provided that such serviceable Parts shall be replaced as promptly
as practicable. All Replacement Parts shall be free and clear of all Liens
and shall be in as good operating condition as, and shall have a value and
utility at least equal to, the Parts replaced assuming such replaced Parts
were in the condition and repair required to be maintained by the terms
hereof. All Parts at any time removed from the Airframe or any Engine shall
remain the property of the Lessor, no matter where located, until such time
as such Parts shall be replaced by Parts which have been incorporated or
installed in or attached to the Airframe or such Engine and which meet the
requirements for Replacement Parts specified above. Immediately upon any
Replacement Part becoming incorporated or installed in or attached to the
Airframe or any Engine as above provided, without further act, (i) title to
the removed Part shall thereupon vest in Lessee, free and clear of all
rights
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of Lessor and shall no longer be deemed a Part hereunder, (ii) title to
such Replacement Part shall thereupon vest in Lessor, and (iii) such
Replacement Part shall become subject to this Lease and be deemed part of
the Airframe or Engine, as the case may be, for all purposes hereof to the
same extent as the Parts originally incorporated or installed in or
attached to the Airframe or such Engine. Lessee or Permitted Sublessee may
use temporary replacement parts provided that such parts are replaced with,
or become, Replacement Parts, as soon as practicable.
(d) Additions, Discretionary Modification. Lessee (or any Permitted
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Sublessee), at is own expense, may from time to time make such alterations
and modification in and additions (any part so added is herein referred to
as an "Addition") to the Airframe, or any Engine as Lessee (or any
Permitted Sublessee) may deem desirable in the proper conduct of its
business, including removal of Parts which Lessee (or any Sublessee) deems
to be obsolete or no longer suitable or appropriate for use on the
Airframe, or such Engine; provided that no such alteration, modification,
removal or addition impairs the condition or airworthiness of the Airframe
or such Engine or diminishes the value or utility of the Airframe or such
Engine below the value or utility thereof immediately prior to such
alteration, modification, or addition assuming the Airframe or such Engine
was then in the condition required to be maintained by the terms of this
Lease. Lessee agrees to notify Lessor in writing thirty (30) days prior to
making any change in the configuration (other than changes in configuration
mandated by the FAA) of the Aircraft from that in effect at the time the
Aircraft is accepted by Lessee hereunder, and in the event of such change
or modification of configuration, upon the request of Lessor to restore the
Aircraft to the configuration in effect on the Delivery Date, or at
Lessor's option to pay Lessor an amount equal to the reasonable cost of
such restoration. All Additions incorporated or installed in or attached or
added to the Airframe or an Engine as the result of such alteration,
modification or addition (except those Parts which Lessee has leased from
others and which may be removed by Lessee pursuant to the next sentence)
shall, without further act, become the property of, and title thereto shall
vest in, Lessor. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, Lessee (or any
Permitted Sublessee) may, at any time during the Term, so long as no
Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, remove
or suffer to be removed any Addition provided that such Addition (i) is in
addition to, and not in replacement of or substitution for, any Part
originally incorporated or installed in or attached to such Airframe or any
Engine at the time of delivery thereof hereunder or any Part in replacement
of or substitution for any such Part, (ii) is not required to be
incorporated or installed in or attached or added to the Airframe or any
Engine pursuant to the terms of this Section 11 and (iii) can be removed
from the Airframe or such Engine without impairing the airworthiness or
diminishing the value and utility of the Airframe or such Engine which the
Airframe or such Engine would have had at such time had such alteration,
modification or addition not occurred. Upon the removal thereof as provided
above, such Addition shall no longer be deemed the property of Lessor or
part of the Airframe or Engine from which it was removed and shall become
the property of Lessee (or, if applicable, any Permitted Sublessee). Any
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addition not so removed prior to return of the Aircraft shall remain the
property of Lessor.
(e) Aircraft Marking. Lessee agrees, at its own cost and expense, to
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(i) cause the Airframe and the Engines to be kept numbered with the
identification or serial numbers specified in Schedule 1 to this Lease;
(ii) prominently display on the Aircraft that N number, and only that N
number, specified in Schedule 1; and (iii) at Lessor's request, affix and
maintain in the Airframe adjacent to the airworthiness certificate and on
each Engine a name plate naming Lessor as owner and identifying the rights
under this Lease of Lessor. Lessee will replace promptly any such name
plate which may be removed, defaced or destroyed. Lessee may cause the
Aircraft to be painted in the livery and with the logo of the Lessee. The
reference to Lessee in this paragraph shall also refer to any Permitted
Sublessee.
12. Inspection
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Lessor shall have the right, but not the duty, to inspect the Aircraft at
any reasonable time wherever located. In the event Lessor desires to inspect the
Aircraft, Lessee shall make the Aircraft and Lessee's records pertaining the
Aircraft available to Lessor for inspection, at a time which does not interfere
with the operation of the Aircraft by Lessee (or Permitted Sublessee) and is
acceptable to all parties.
13. Loss or Destruction; Requisition of Use
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(a) Event of Loss with Respect to the Aircraft. Upon the occurrence
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of an Event or Loss with respect to the Airframe, or any Engine (whether or
not then installed on such Airframe), Lessee shall notify Lessor thereof
within fifteen (15) days of the date thereof. On the Basic Rent Date next
following the date of an Event of Loss with respect to the Airframe or the
Airframe and any Engines (or, if such Event of Loss occurs less than thirty
(30) days prior to the next Basic Rent Date within thirty (30) days after
such Event of Loss), Lessee shall pay to Lessor an amount ("Event of Loss
Payment") equal to the Casualty Value of the Aircraft determined as of the
date set forth in the Casualty Value schedule which is the date, or which
immediately precedes the date, as the case may be, of the Event of Loss,
together with any Rent then due, prorated to the date of payment, plus
interest, if any, on such sum as provided in Section 3(c)(iii) from the
date due to the date of payment. Upon making such Casualty Value payment in
respect thereto and paying all Rent due and owing with respect thereto,
Lessee's obligation to pay further Basic Rent for the Aircraft for the
period commencing subsequent to such Event of Loss shall cease, but
Lessee's obligation to pay Supplemental Rent, if any, for the Aircraft
shall remain unchanged. Following Payment of the Event of Loss payment in
accordance with the provisions of this Section 13(a), Lessor shall transfer
title to the Airframe and the Engines (whether or not then installed on the
Airframe) to Lessee unless title thereto is required to be conveyed to an
insurance carrier in order to settle an insurance claim relating to the
Event of Loss giving rise to such payment. Such transfer shall furthermore
be made in accordance with the provisions of Section 22(h). Following such
transfer, Lessee shall have the right to receive any and all amounts
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payable by all Persons in respect of the Aircraft and the Engines and shall
be entitled to recover possession of the Aircraft unless possession thereof
is required to be delivered to an insurance carrier in order to settle an
insurance claim relating to the Event of Loss. Lessor shall also return to
Lessee unearned Basic Rent (that portion of Basic Rent paid by Lessee for
the period following the date the Casualty Value is received by Lessor to
the next Basic Rent Date, if any).
With respect to a Requisition of Use of the Airframe or the Airframe and
the Engines then installed thereon, Lessor agrees that after Lessor has
received the Event of Loss Payment, Lessee shall receive and retain all
amounts paid by any governmental authority up to the Event of Loss Payment
paid by Lessee to Lessor hereunder, and any excess shall be paid over and
retained by Lessor; and Lessor shall transfer title to any Engine not
installed on the Airframe to Lessee Immediately upon receipt of the Event
of Loss Payment. Such transfer shall furthermore be made in accordance with
the provisions of Section 22(h). Lessor shall be under no duty to Lessee to
pursue any claim against any governmental authority, but Lessee may at is
own cost and expense pursue the same.
(b) Event of Loss with Respect to an Engine. Notwithstanding
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anything in (a) above to the contrary, upon the occurrence of an Event of
Loss with respect to an Engine whether or not said Engine is then installed
on the Airframe under circumstances in which there has not occurred an
Event of Loss with respect to the Airframe, Lessee directly, or by any
Permitted Sublessee, shall give Lessor and Lender, if any, prompt written
notice thereof and shall, within thirty (30) days after the occurrence of
such Event of Loss, duly convey to Lessor, as replacement for the Engine
with respect to which such Event of Loss occurred, title to a similar
engine of the same make and model number as that suffering the Event of
Loss, free and clear of all Liens and having a value and utility at least
equal to, and being in as good operating condition as, the Engine with
respect to which such Event of Loss occurred, assuming such Engine was of
the value and utility and in the condition and repair required by the terms
hereof immediately prior to the occurrence of such Event of Loss. Prior to
or at the time of any such conveyance, Lessee, at its own expense, will
furnish Lessor with such documents to evidence such conveyance as Lessor
shall reasonably request, including, without limitation, a ▇▇▇▇ of sale and
opinion of counsel. Upon full compliance by Lessee with the terms of this
Section 13(b), Lessor will transfer to Lessee title to the Engine with
respect to which such Event of Loss occurred. such transfer shall
furthermore be made in accordance with the provisions of Section 22(h). For
all purposes hereof, each such replacement Engine shall, after such
conveyance, be deemed part of the property leased hereunder, shall be
deemed an "Engine" as defined herein and shall be deemed part of the
Aircraft. No Event of Loss with respect to an Engine under the
circumstances contemplated by the terms of this Section 13(b) shall result
in any reduction in or delay in payment of Basic Rent.
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(c) Risk of Loss; No Release of Obligations. Lessee shall bear the
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risk of loss and shall not be released from its obligations hereunder in
the event of any damage to the Airframe, the Engines or any Part thereof or
any Event of Loss relating thereto.
(d) Application of Proceeds in an Event of Loss. Provided no Event
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of Default shall exist, it is agreed that all insurance payments received
at the result of the occurrence of an Event of Loss with respect to the
Airframe and any installed Engine will be applied in reduction of the
Lessee 5 obligation to pay the Event of Loss Payment, if not already paid
by the Lessee and the balance, if any, of such payment remaining thereafter
will be paid over to, or retained by, Lessee; and any amount payable to
Lessee shall not be paid to Lessee if at the time of such payment an Event
of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, but shall be held by the
Lessor as security for the obligations of Lessee under this Lease and such
amount shall be paid to Lessee at such time as there no longer exists any
Event of Default.
14. Insurance
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(a) Required Insurance. Lessee will at all times keep the Aircraft
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fully insured against such perils and risks as are customarily insured
against by owners or operators of similar equipment engaged in the same or
similar business, similarly situated with Lessee (or if applicable,
Permitted Sublessee). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
Lessee agrees at its own expense to effect the following insurance
throughout the term hereof:
(i) "All Risk" Aviation Hull insurance including comprehensive ground
and flight coverage, which shall be at least equal to the Casualty
Value of the Aircraft;
(ii) Aviation Allied Perils insurance covering hull and public
liability and insuring against strikes, riots, civil commotions or
labor disturbances, any malicious act or act of sabotage, hi-jacking
or any unlawful seizure or wrongful exercise of control of the
Aircraft or crew in flight (including any attempt at such seizure or
control) made by any person or persons on board the Aircraft acting
without the consent of the Lessor or Lessee when the Aircraft is
operated in the United States or Canada. In the event the Aircraft is
operated at any time for any reason outside of the United States or
Canada, Lessee shall provide and maintain full Aviation War and Allied
Perils insurance covering hull and public liability insuring against
the following perils: war, invasion, acts of foreign enemies,
hostilities (whether war be declared or not), civil war, rebellion,
revolution, insurrection, martial law, military or usurped power or
attempts at usurpation of power, strikes, riots, civil commotions or
labor disturbances, any act of one or more Persons (whether or not
agents of a sovereign power) for political or terrorist purposes and
whether the loss or damage resulting therefrom is accidental or
intentional, any malicious act or act of sabotage, confiscation,
nationalization, seizure, restraint,
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detention, appropriation, requisition for title or use by or under the
order of any government (whether civil military or de facto), other
than the United States of America, or public or local authority, hi-
jacking or any unlawful seizure or wrongful exercise of control of the
Aircraft or crew in flight (including any attempt at such seizure or
control) made by any person or persons on board the Aircraft acting
without the consent of the Lessor or Lessee;
(iii) "All Risk" insurance with respect to any Engine(s) and/or Parts
furnished hereunder or in relation to the Aircraft, while such items
are removed from the Aircraft; and
(iv) Aircraft Liability insurance including bodily injury, property
damage, passenger liability and contractual liability insurance (but
excluding manufacturer's products and completed operations exposures),
which shall protect and indemnify Lessee against any claims arising in
connection with any loss, damage or injury arising out of any
occurrence, cause or operations anywhere in the world and/or
operations incidental thereto in the amount of at least $100,000,000
combined single limit per occurrence.
(b) Special Requirements as to Insurers, Form and Content. All such
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insurance taken out of or effected pursuant to the provisions hereof shall
be subject to the following:
(i) Lessee will place all insurance with insurers or aviation
underwriting groups which are substantially similar in reputation and
financial responsibility and condition to insurers or aviation
underwriting groups used by a majority of United States Group II and
III Airlines as defined by the Department of Transportation in 14 CFR
241 or other insurers or aviation underwriting groups reasonably
satisfactory to Lessor; and all insurance policies shall provide that
they are payable in U.S. dollars and shall provide for a deductible
amount not in excess of $200,000;
(ii) each policy shall provide that it will not lapse (other than by
expiration of the policy), terminate, be cancelled or materially
modified without thirty (30) days prior written notice to Lessor
(except in the case of Allied Perils or War Risk coverage the period
shall be 7 days or such shorter period from the date of notice as is
customary in the aviation insurance market), and that there shall be
no recourse against Lessor for payment of premiums, commissions or
other consents;
(iii) all insurance shall insure the interests of Lessor regardless
of any breach or violation by any party or entity (other than Lessor)
of any warranties, declarations or conditions contained in such
policies;
(iv) all insurance shall provide that all provisions, except the
limit of liability, shall operate as if there were a separate policy
covering each insured;
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(v) all insurance shall name Lessee and Lessor as additional insureds
and loss payees as their respective interests may appear;
(vi) all insurance shall be primary and without the right of
contribution of other insurance which may be available to or by
Lessor;
(vii) all insurance shall contain a waiver of subrogation in favor of
Lessor providing that insurers will not seek to recover claim payment
from Lessor via subrogation;
(viii) insurers shall waive any right to set off, recoup,
counterclaim, or otherwise deduct whether by attachment or otherwise,
any payment due or to become due on any required insurance; and
(ix) each policy shall be endorsed with a U.S.A. "Service of Suit"
clause if insurance is placed with insurers domiciled outside of the
United States.
(c) Evidence of Insurance. Lessee shall deliver to Lessor, through
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an insurer authorized representative, prior to the commencement of this
Lease, and prior to any policy expiration date, written evidence of such
insurance satisfactory to Lessor.
(d) Prosecution of Claims. If an Event of Default exists or if the
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Event of Loss Payment Was not been made when due, Lessor is hereby
authorized, but not required in its own name and/or Lessee's name to
demand, collect, receipt for, and prosecute all necessary actions in the
courts to recover any and all insurance moneys which may become due and
payable under any insurance. An insured claim payment not exceeding
$200,000 shall be payable to Lessee for the repair, salvage or other
charges involved in such claim provided, however, that if there exists an
Event of Default any insured claim payment shall be payable to Lessor. Any
insured claim payment exceeding $200,000 whether or not an Event of Default
may exist shall be payable to Lessor.
15. Indemnification
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Lessee assumes liability for and hereby agrees to indemnify, protect, save
and keep harmless Lessor from and against any and all liabilities, obligations,
losses, damages, penalties, claims (including, without limitation, claims
involving or alleging Lessor's negligence and claims involving strict or
absolute liability in tort), actions, suits, costs, expenses and disbursements
(including, without limitation, legal fees and expenses) of any kind and nature
whatsoever excluding, however, impositions and claims involving taxes under
Sections 10 and 17 ("Claim(s)") which may be imposed on, incurred by or asserted
against Lessor, whether or not Lessor shall also be indemnified as to any such
Claim by any other Person, in any way relating to or arising out of this Lease
or any documents contemplated hereby, or the performance or enforcement of any
of the terms hereof or thereof, or in
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any way relating to or arising out of the manufacture, purchase, acceptance,
rejection, ownership, delivery, lease, sublease, possession, use, operation,
maintenance, condition, registration, sale, return, storage or other disposition
of the Aircraft or any part thereof or any accident in connection therewith
(including, without limitation, latent and other defects, whether or not
discoverable and any claim for patent, trademark or copyright infringement);
provided, however, that Lessee shall not be required to indemnify Lessor for (a)
any Claim in respect of the Aircraft arising after possession of the Aircraft
has been re-delivered to Lessor in accordance with Section 8 hereof, or (b) any
Claim resulting from acts which would constitute the willful misconduct or
active negligence of Lessor or (c) any Claim by Lessee against Lessor for breach
of this Lease. If any Claim is made against Lessee or Lessor, the party
receiving notice of such Claim shall promptly notify the other, but the failure
of the party receiving notice to so notify the other shall not relieve Lessee of
any obligation hereunder, unless such failure detrimentally affects Lessee's
ability to defend such claim. LESSEE AGREES THAT LESSOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO
LESSEE FOR ANY CLAIM CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE INADEQUACY OF THE
AIRCRAFT OR ANY PART THEREOF FOR ANY PURPOSE OR ANY DEFICIENCY OR DEFECT
THEREIN, THE USE, MAINTENANCE OR ANY SERVICING OR ADJUSTMENTS THERETO, OR ANY
DELAY IN PROVIDING OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE ANY OF THE FOREGOING, OR ANY
INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF SERVICE OR USE THEREOF, OR ANY LOSS OF BUSINESS, ALL OF
WHICH SHALL BE THE RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY OF LESSEE.
The liability of Lessee to make indemnification payments pursuant to the
Section 15 shall, notwithstanding any expiration or termination of this Lease,
continue to exist until such indemnity payments are made by Lessee in full.
16. Sublease; Possession
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Lessee shall not sublease, or otherwise in any manner deliver, relinquish
or transfer possession of the Airframe or any Engine leased hereunder to any
Person without Lessor's prior written consent (which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed), provided, however, so long as Lessee shall
comply or cause the compliance with the provisions of Section 14 hereof, Lessee
or any Permitted Sublessee may, without the prior written consent of Lessor
unless otherwise specifically provided;
(a) (i) subject the Airframe or any Engine to the United States Civil
Reserve Air Fleet Program or contracts with the United States Government,
or (ii) enter into a wet lease under which Lessee or a Permitted Sublessee
has effective control of the Aircraft in the ordinary course of Lessee's or
such Permitted Sublessee's business which shall not be considered a
transfer of possession hereunder;
(b) deliver possession of the Aircraft, the Airframe, any Engine or
any Part thereof to the manufacturer thereof for testing or other similar
purposes or to any organization for services, repair, maintenance or
overhaul work on the Aircraft, the Airframe or such Engine or any Part
thereof or for alterations or modifications in or additions to the
Aircraft, the Airframe or such Engine, to the extent required or permitted
by the terms of this Lease;
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(c) install an Engine on an Airframe owned by or leased to Lessee or
a Permitted Sublessee or purchased by Lessee or such Permitted Sublessee
subject to a lease, conditional sale or other security agreement, provided
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that such Airframe is free and clear of all Liens except the rights of the
parties to the lease or conditional sale or other security agreement
covering such Airframe and such Liens as are permitted by Section 9 and
within a reasonable time after a request by Lessor, Lessee will notify the
requesting entity of the location of the Engine;
(d) transfer possession of the Airframe and/or any Engine or Engines
to the United States of America or any instrumentality or agency thereof in
accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations or orders, provided
that such transfer of possession does not continue beyond the Expiration
Date;
(e) so long as no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and
be continuing, sublease the Airframe and/or any Engine or Engines to any
Permitted Sublessee listed on Exhibit G hereto;
provided that (i) the rights of any transferee who received possession by reason
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of a transfer permitted by this Section (other than the transfer of an Engine
which is deemed an Event of Loss), and any sublease permitted by this Section
16, shall be subject and subordinate to all the terms of this Lease, and Lessee
shall remain primarily liable hereunder for the performance of all of the terms
of this Lease to the same extent as if such sublease or transfer had not
occurred, (ii) any such sublease shall include provisions for the use,
maintenance and insurance of the Aircraft at least as favorable to the sublessor
as those contained in this Lease benefiting Lessor, and (iii) any such
instrument of transfer or sublease shall contain provisions pursuant to which
the Airframe or an Engine shall not be operated, used or located, or suffered to
be operated, used or located (x) outside the United States or Canada or
principally located outside the United States unless such Airframe or Engine is
operated or used by the government of the United States and such government
assumes liability for any damages, loss, destruction or failure to return
possession of such Airframe or Engine at the end of the term of such contract or
for injury to persons or damage to property of others arising out of such use,
(y) at any time in any country with which the United States Government does not
maintain at such time diplomatic relations or (z) at any time in any area
excluded from coverage by any insurance required by the terms of Section 14
hereof.
In the event Lessor shall have received from the lessor or secured party of
any Airframe leased to the Lessee or a Permitted Sublessee or purchased by the
Lessee or a Permitted Sublessee subject to a conditional sale or other security
agreement, a written agreement which provides that the lessor or secured party
under such agreement shall not acquire or claim any right, title or interest in
any Engine, and the lease or conditional sale or other security agreement
covering such Airframe also covers an engine or engines owned by the lessor
under such lease or subject to a security interest in favor of such secured
party under such conditional sale or other security agreement, Lessor
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hereby agrees for the benefit of such lessor or secured party that Lessor will
not acquire or claim, as the result of such engine being installed on the
Airframe at any time while such engine is owned by such lessor or is subject to
such conditional sale or other security agreement or security interest in favor
of such secured party, any right, title, or interest in such engine. The
existence of a clause substantially similar to this clause in such lease,
conditional sale or other security agreement whereby the Lessor or secured
party, as the case may be, is substituted for Lessor shall suffice as the
required written agreement.
17. Tax Treatment; Special Tax Indemnification
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(a) This Lease has been entered into on the assumption that the
Lessor will have the following tax consequences (herein referred to as
"Assumed Tax Consequences"):
(i) for tax purposes, the transaction contemplated by this Lease will
be treated as a true lease, the Lessor will be treated as the owner
and lessor of the Aircraft, and Lessee will be treated as lessee of
the Aircraft;
(ii) in the hands of Lessor, the Aircraft will constitute "recovery
property" which is "7-year property" within the meaning of Section 168
of the Code;
(iii) Lessor will be entitled to depreciation deductions under
Section 168 of the Code, with respect to at least 100% of Equipment
Cost, salvage value will be zero for such purposes, the full amount of
such depreciation deductions ("Depreciation Deductions") will be
allowed to Lessor beginning in the year placed in service by Lessor,
and there will be no recapture of such Depreciation Deductions by
Lessor;
(iv) the amounts of interest payable on any financing relating to the
Aircraft ("Interest Deductions") shall be deductible under Section 163
of the Code on an accrual basis;
(v) maintenance of the Aircraft, equipment changes and replacement of
Parts in the Aircraft by Lessee will not result in any tax
consequences to Lessor;
(vi) Lessor's combined Federal, state and local tax rate for items of
ordinary income is 34%;
(vii) Lessee's payments of Rent with respect to the Aircraft will
constitute rental income to Lessor, for tax purposes, in the amounts
and for the respective periods determined on the assumption that such
amounts will be includable in Lessor's income, for tax purposes, as
they accrue under the Lease and that such amounts will be the only
income to be realized by the Lessor for tax purposes, from or with
respect to the Aircraft under this Lease, except for Supplemental Rent
and indemnity payments made to Lessor pursuant to
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this Section, all of which shall be includable in Lessor's income for
tax purposes only if and when they are actually paid to Lessor; and
(viii) Lessor may amortize ratably the transaction expenses which it
incurs in connection with entering into this Lease ("Amortization
Deductions") over a period not longer than the Term.
(b) If by reason of Lessee's acts or omissions Lessor shall not be
entitled to claim or shall lose all or any portion of Depreciation
Deductions, Amortization Deductions or Interest Deductions, as set forth in
the Assumed Tax Consequences, or (i) any Depreciation Deductions are
recaptured pursuant to Section 1245 of the Code or any similar provision,
or (ii) the Internal Revenue Service, any state taxing authority or any
court shall conclude that the tax consequences of this Lease differ in any
respect from the Assumed Tax Consequences (each of the foregoing events
being referred to hereinafter as a "Loss"), then, unless excused by the
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provisions of Section 17(c) hereof, Lessee will pay to Lessor, on an After
Tax Basis, an amount sufficient to maintain the Lessor's Net Economic
Return, after taking into account additions to tax payable by Lessor with
respect to such Loss, and any tax liabilities Incurred by Lessor in respect
of the receipt of such amount, plus, on an After-Tax Basis, any interest
and penalties payable to the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing
authorities with regard to such Loss. Except as otherwise provided in
Section 17(e), all amounts payable to Lessor hereunder shall be paid
promptly and in any event within 30 days after receipt by Lessee of a
written demand therefore, accompanied by a written statement describing in
reasonable detail the Loss in question at the computation of the amount so
payable.
(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this
Section 17, any Loss which would otherwise be indemnified by Lessee under
such Section 17 shall not be subject to indemnification to the extent that
such Loss is a direct result of the occurrence of any of the following
events:
(i) a voluntary or involuntary transfer or other disposition by
Lessor of the Aircraft, other than any such transfer following an
Event of Default;
(ii) failure of Lessor to claim all or any portion of the
Depreciation Deductions, the Amortization Deductions, the Interest
Deductions, or any other Federal income tax benefits described in the
Assumed Tax Consequences unless (a) the claim of any such benefit
would be inconsistent with any prior audit adjustment by the Internal
Revenue service pursuant to the context provisions of this Section 17;
(b) Lessor shall have furnished Lessee, at Lessee's sole cost and
expense, with an opinion of Lessor's tax counsel to the effect that a
basis, as set forth in ABA Formal Opinion 85-352, does not exist for
such claim or (c) such failure to claim is caused by a failure of
Lessee to take action or provide information to Lessor required or
permitted hereunder;
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(iii) failure of Lessor to have sufficient gross income to benefit to
the fullest extent from the Depreciation Deductions or the Interest
Deductions;
(iv) breach of any of Lessor 5 representations, warranties or
covenants contained in this Lease, or willful misconduct or gross
negligence of Lessor;
(v) an event which causes Lessee or its insurer to pay the Casualty
Value if such Casualty Value is paid in full;
(vi) the failure of Lessor to take timely action in contesting a
claim made by any taxing authority with respect to the disallowance of
any Tax benefits in such failure shall preclude the right of Lessor to
contest such claim and if such failure was not caused by Lessee's
failure to request action by Lessor after timely receipt of notice
from Lessor or to otherwise comply with the obligations under the
contest provisions of this Section;
(vii) the failure of the Lease to constitute a "true lease" for
Federal income tax purposes other than by reason of any act of
commission or omission, any misrepresentations, breach of any
agreement, covenant or warranty by Lessee contained herein or in any
related document, any modification, improvement, alteration, repair,
maintenance or addition of or to the Aircraft or any part thereof, or
any disposition of the Aircraft or any part thereof, or any damage to,
destruction of, theft, requisition or taking of the Aircraft or any
part thereof;
(viii) any change, amendment, modification, addition or deletion in,
to, or from the Code, any administrative regulation or ruling
pertaining thereto, or any judicial or administrative interpretation
of any of the foregoing that is enacted or promulgated after the date
of Delivery other than: (y) any change in the Code enacted prior to
the Delivery Date; or (z) any Treasury Regulation published as a
temporary or final regulation prior to the Delivery Date;
(ix) the application of Section 467 of the Code, unless solely by
virtue of a payment by Lessee of an amount of Rent due under the Lease
before the due date thereof;
(x) the status for Federal Income Tax purposes of Lessor;
(xi) the application of any minimum tax or alternative minimum tax;
or
(xii) the application of the "mid-quarter convention" within the
meaning of Section 168(d)(4)(C).
(d) If a claim shall be made at any time by the Internal Revenue
Service or state taxing authority which, if successful, would require
Lessee to make an indemnity payment to Lessor under Section 17(b) above,
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Lessor hereby agrees to take such action in connection with contesting such
claim, including any appeal to review any adverse determination by a court
(other than an appeal to the United States Supreme Court), as Lessee shall
reasonably request in writing from time to time; provided, however, that:
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(i) within 30 days after notice by Lessor to Lessee of such claim,
Lessee shall request that such claim be contested;
(ii) Lessor, at is sole option, may forego any and all administrative
appeals, proceedings, hearings and conferences with the Internal
Revenue Service or state taxing authority with respect to such claim
and either pay the tax claimed and or contest such claim in the forum
selected by Lessor (in the manner provided in Section 17(f));
(iii) prior to the Lessor taking any such action in contesting such
claim, Lessee shall have furnished to Lessor, at Lessee's expense, an
opinion of independent tax counsel satisfactory to Lessor to the
effect that Lessor is more likely than not to prevail in contesting
such claim;
(iv) Lessee shall have indemnified Lessor in a manner satisfactory to
Lessor for any liability or loss which Lessor may incur as a result of
contesting such claim and shall have agreed to pay to Lessor within 30
days after written demand from time to time an amount which, on an
After-Tax Basis, shall be equal to all costs and expenses which Lessor
may incur from time to time in connection with contesting such claim,
including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' and accountants'
fees and disbursements, and the amount of any interest or penalty
which may ultimately be payable as a result of contesting such claims;
(v) Lessor shall be obligated to contest a claim beyond the level of
administrative proceedings only if the amount of the indemnity arising
from such claim should exceed $25,000 Dollars; and
(vi) if Lessor is to pay the tax claimed and then seek a refund,
Lessee will provide Lessor with sufficient funds, interest free and on
an After-Tax Basis, to pay the tax, penalties interest and additions
to tax.
(e) If any such claim referred to in Section 17(d) shall be made by
the Internal Revenue Service, and Lessee shall have reasonably requested
Lessor to contest such claim as provided in Section 17(d) and shall have
duly complied with all of the terms of this Section 17, Lessee's liability
for indemnification under this Section 17 shall be deferred until a
"determination" of such liability, as defined in Section 1313(a) of the
Code. At such time Lessee shall become obligated for the payment of any
indemnification hereunder resulting from the outcome of such contest, and
Lessor shall become obligated to refund to Lessee any amount received as a
refund by Lessor fairly attributable to advances by Lessee
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hereunder, together with any interest received by Lessor on such refund
fairly attributable to such advances. Such obligation of Lessor and Lessee
will first be set off against each other and any difference owing by either
party shall be paid within 30 days after such final determination.
(f) Lessor agrees promptly to notify Lessee in writing of any claim by
the Internal Revenue Service referred to in Section 17(d) and agrees not to
make payment of the tax claimed or to consent to the assessment of any
deficiency relating to such claim for at least 30 days after the giving of
such notice and agrees to give to Lessee any relevant information relating
to such claim which may be peculiarly within the knowledge of Lessor and
otherwise to cooperate with Lessee in good faith in order to contest any
such claim, provided, that Lessor in its sole discretion after good faith
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consultation with Lessee may determine the forum of the contest and whether
to pay the tax claimed and seek a refund thereof or not to pay the tax.
(g) Lessee represents, warrants and covenants that neither it nor any
Person controlled by it, in control of it, or under common control with it,
directly or indirectly, nor any Permitted Sublessee will at anytime take
any action or file any return or other document inconsistent with the
Assumed Tax Consequences and that each of such Persons will file such
returns, take such actions and execute such documents as may be reasonable
and necessary to facilitate accomplishment of the intent hereof.
Lessee's obligations under this Section shall continue in full force and effect,
notwithstanding the expiration or earlier termination of the Term of this Lease.
18. Events of Default
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The term Event of Default, wherever used herein, shall mean any of the
following events under this Lease (whatever the reason for such Event of Default
and whether it shall be voluntary or involuntary, or come about or be effected
by operation of law, or be pursuant to or in compliance with any judgment,
decree or order of any court or any order, rule or regulation of any
administrative or governmental body), and each such event of Default shall be
deemed to exist and continue so long as, but only so long as, it shall not have
been remedied.
(a) Lessee shall fail to make any payment of Rent (other than
Supplemental Rent consisting solely of indemnity payments under Section 17
thereof) within five (5) business days after notice from Lessor to Lessee
the same shall be due; or
(b) Lessee shall fail to make any payment of Supplemental Rent
consisting solely of indemnity payments under Section 17 hereof within the
later of (i) the 15th day after such payment of Supplemental Rent shall
have become due and (ii) the fifth day after giving of notice by Lessor to
Lessee that such nonpayment of Supplemental Rent constitutes an Event of
Default; or
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(c) Lessee shall fail to carry and maintain insurance on or with
respect to the Aircraft in accordance with the provisions of Section 14,
provided that in the case of insurance with respect to which cancellation,
change or lapse for nonpayment of premium shall not be effective as to
Lessor for 30 days (seven days, or such shorter period as may from time to
time be customarily obtainable in the industry, in the case of war risk and
allied perils coverage) after receipt of notice by Lessor of such
cancellation, change or lapse, no such failure to carry and maintain
insurance shall constitute an Event of Default hereunder until the earlier
of (i) the date such failure shall have continued unremedied for a period
of 20 days (five days in the case of required war risk and allied perils
coverage) after receipt by Lessor of the notice of cancellation, change or
(ii) such insurance not being in effect as to the Lessor or Lessee; or
(d) Lessee shall fail to perform or observe any covenant, condition or
agreement (other than that referred to in (a) or (b) above or breach of any
covenant, condition or agreement contained in Section 17 hereof) required
to be performed or observed by it under this Lease or any Operative
Agreement, document or certificate delivered by Lessee in connection
herewith, and such failure shall continue for thirty (30) days after
written notice thereof from the Lessor to Lessee, provided, however, that
if Lessee shall have undertaken to cure any such failure and,
notwithstanding the reasonable diligence of Lessee in attempting to cure
such failure, such failure is not cured within said 30 day period, there
shall exist no event of Default for such future time as may reasonably be
required to effect such cure, so long as Lessee is proceeding with due
diligence to cure such failure; or
(e) Any representation or warranty made by Lessee in this Lease or any
Operative Agreement, document or certificate delivered by Lessee in
connection herewith or pursuant hereto (other than those made in Section
17) shall prove to have been incorrect in any material respect when any
such representation or warranty was made or given (or, if a continuing
representation or warranty, at any material time) and shall remain
material; or
(f) Lessee shall cease to be an "air carrier" within the meaning of
the Federal Aviation Act; or
(g) Lessee shall or shall attempt to (except as expressly permitted by
the provisions of this Lease) remove, sell, transfer, encumber, part with
possession of, assign or sublet the Airframe, the Engines or any part
thereof, use the Aircraft for an illegal purpose, or knowingly permit the
same to occur; or
(h) Lessee shall commence a voluntary case or other proceeding seeking
liquidation, reorganization or other relief with respect to itself under
any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect
or seeking the appointment of a trustee, receiver, liquidator, custodian or
other similar official of it, the Aircraft or a
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substantial portion of its property, or shall consent to any such relief or
to the appointment of or taking possession of the Aircraft by any such
official or agency in an involuntary case or other proceeding commenced
against it, or shall make a general assignment for the benefit of
creditors, or shall take any corporate action to authorize any of the
foregoing; or an involuntary case or other proceeding shall be commenced
against Lessee seeking liquidation, reorganization or other relief with
respect to it under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or
hereafter in effect, or seeking the appointment of a trustee, receiver,
liquidator, custodian or other similar official or agency of Lessee the
Aircraft or a substantial portion of its property and such involuntary case
or other proceeding shall remain undismissed and unstayed for a period of
90 days; or
(i) Lessee shall fail to make any payment when due of any indebtedness
for borrowed money or basic rent under any lease of aircraft, provided that
the obligation in respect of which such failure to pay has occurred (when
aggregated with other obligations having a payment default) shall be in an
outstanding amount in excess of $20,000,000 (or in the case of a lease, the
present value of the outstanding basic rent payments thereunder, when
aggregated with other obligations having a payment default, shall exceed
$20,000,000) and such failure to pay shall have resulted in the
acceleration of such outstanding amount.
19. Remedies
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(a) Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default and so long as the
Event of Default shall be continuing, Lessor may, at its option, declare
this Lease to be in default by written notice to such effect given to
Lessee, and at any time thereafter, Lessor may exercise one or more of the
following remedies, as Lessor in its sole discretion shall lawfully elect:
(i) proceed by appropriate court action, either at law or in equity,
to enforce performance by Lessee of the applicable covenants of this
Lease or to recover damages for the breach thereof;
(ii) by notice in writing terminate this Lease, whereupon all rights
of Lessee to the use of the Aircraft or any part thereof shall
absolutely cease and terminate but Lessee shall remain liable as
hereinafter provided; and whether or not this Lease is terminated, if
so requested by Lessor, Lessee shall at its expense promptly return
the Aircraft to the possession of Lessor at such place as Lessor shall
designate and in the condition required as if the Aircraft were being
returned at the expiration of the Term pursuant to and in accordance
with the terms hereof, or Lessor, at its option, may enter upon the
premises where the Aircraft is located and take immediate possession
of and remove the same together with any Engines and Parts by summary
proceeding or otherwise. If upon Lessees return or Lessor's
repossession of the Aircraft it is not in the condition required if it
were being
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returned at the expiration of the Term, Lessor may perform all
maintenance, repair, overhead and other work to accomplish the same
and shall be entitled upon demand to reimbursement from Lessee, for
all expenses incurred in so doing, together with interest thereon at
the Late Payment Rate from the date of incurrence until paid.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, but subject to
reimbursement as provided below, Lessee shall, without further demand,
forthwith pay to Lessor an amount equal to any unpaid Rent due and
payable for all periods up to and including the Basic Rent Date
following the date on which Lessor has declared this Lease to be in
default, plus, as liquidated damages for loss of a bargain and not as
a penalty, an amount equal to the Casualty Value of the Aircraft,
computed as of the Basic Rent Date immediately preceding the date on
which Lessor has declared this Lease to be in default, together with
interest on such amounts at the Late Payment Rate from the date of
demand until paid. Following the return of the Aircraft to Lessor
pursuant to this subparagraph, Lessor shall proceed to sell the
Aircraft by public or private sale in such commercially reasonable
manner as it shall deem appropriate; provided that Lessor, if it so
elects, may purchase the Aircraft at such sale for a price not less
than the highest bona fide bid given by a person unrelated to the
Lessee or Lessor. The Proceeds of such sale other than a sale to
Lessor as provided above shall be applied by Lessor (x) first, to pay
all costs, charges and expenses, including Liens, other than Lessor's
Liens, governmental fines and assessments prior in right to that of
Lessor in the Aircraft and all reasonable legal fees and other
disbursements incurred by Lessor as a result of the Event of Default
and the exercise of its remedies with respect thereto, including,
without limitation, costs of putting the Aircraft in return condition
and costs of sale, together with interest on all such amounts at the
Late payment Rate from the date expended by Lessor until paid, (y)
second, to pay Lessor the unpaid Rent due and payable as provided
above and the Casualty Value amount payable as liquidated damages, to
the extent not previously paid, together with interest as provided
above, and (z) third, to reimburse Lessee for the Casualty Value to
the extent previously paid by Lessee as liquidated damages. Any
surplus remaining thereafter shall be retained by Lessor. To the
extent that all Rent then due and payable as provided above with
respect to the Aircraft and the Casualty Value amount payable as
liquidated damages in respect of the Aircraft have not been previously
paid, Lessee shall forthwith pay to Lessor the amount by which (1) the
sum of (aa) all Rent then due and payable as provided above with
respect to the Aircraft, (bb) the Casualty Value amount payable as
liquidated damages or portion thereof not theretofore paid, (cc) the
amount payable under clause (x) of the preceding sentence, and (dd)
interest at the Late Payment Rate on the items described in (aa), (bb)
and (cc) as provided above, computed as provided above exceeds (2) the
sale price of the Aircraft. Instead of selling the Aircraft, Lessor
may lease the Aircraft to another user pursuant to an arm s-length
transaction and in such case, in lieu of paying Lessor the Casualty
Value, Lessee shall reimburse Lessor for (i) the
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Rent lost during such time as Lessor was actively trying to lease the
Aircraft or otherwise proceeding in a commercially reasonable manner
in the exercise of its remedies hereunder, together with interest
thereon at the Late Payment Rate from the date the Rent was due until
paid, (ii) such reasonable legal fees and other disbursements incurred
by Lessor as a result of the Event of Default and the exercise of its
remedies with respect thereto and all costs and expenses of Lessor
related to putting the Aircraft in the condition required for return
hereunder and the costs, including legal fees, associated with finding
a Lessee and negotiating a new lease, together with interest thereon
at the Late Payment Rate from the date of expenditure until paid, and
(iii) provided that the rental rate contained in the new lease is a
Fair Rental Rate and is less than the Rent specified in this Lease,
the difference between the Rent and the rent under the new lease. Such
rental shortfall shall be payable on the Basic Rent payment dates
remaining during the Term, or in a lump sum reduced to present value
at a discount rate of 11% per annum, at Lessor's election.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Lessor shall not be
required to sell or lease the Aircraft if, in its reasonable judgment,
doing so would not be commercially reasonable.
(b) Lessee shall be liable for all costs, charges and expenses,
including reasonable legal fees and disbursements, incurred by Lessor by
reason for the occurrence of any Event of Default or the exercise of
Lessor's remedies with respect thereto.
(c) Lessee hereby waives, to the extent now or hereafter permitted by
applicable law, for itself and for its successors and assigns, any and all
rights Lessee or Lessees successors or assigns may have under any
bankruptcy, insolvency or similar laws, rules or regulations with respect
to the continued possession or use of the Aircraft, or payment of Rent
therefor, or with respect to this Lease. Rejection of this Lease by any
bankruptcy trustee or debtor-in-possession shall entitle Lessor to the
immediate return of the Aircraft.
In addition to the foregoing, Lessee hereby unconditionally waives its
rights to retain the Aircraft after the filing of a petition under Chapter
7 or of the U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Law.
(d) No remedy referred to herein is intended to be exclusive, but each
shall be cumulated and in addition to any other remedy referred to above or
otherwise available to Lessor at law or in equity. No express or implied
waiver by Lessor of any Default or Event of Default hereunder shall in any
way be, or be construed to be, a waiver of any future or subsequent Default
or Event of Default. The failure or delay of Lessor in exercising any
rights granted it hereunder upon any occurrence of any of the contingencies
set forth herein shall not constitute a waiver of any such right upon the
continuation or recurrence of any such contingencies or similar
contingencies and any single or partial exercise of any particular right by
Lessor shall not exhaust the same or constitute a waiver of any other right
provided herein.
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20. Notices
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All communications and notices provided for herein shall be in writing and
shall become effective when received, if deposited in the United States mail,
with proper postage for certified mail, return receipt requested, prepaid, or if
sent by receipted courier service, telex or facsimile machine addressed to
Lessor or Lessee, at their respective addresses set forth in Exhibit B hereof or
such other addresses as either party may hereafter designate by written notice
to the other.
21. Assignment
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(a) This Lease, the Aircraft and Lessor's interest in each thereof is
freely assignable and alienable by Lessor, provided the provisions of this
Section are met. The agreements, covenants, obligations and liabilities
contained herein, including but not limited to all obligations to pay Rent,
Supplemental Rent and other amounts payable hereunder and indemnify Lessor,
are made for the benefit of Lessor, any assignee, and their respective
successors and assigns, and all rights and remedies hereunder including,
without limitation, for enforcement or to grant waivers, consents and
approvals, or take other action, shall be exercisable by them,
notwithstanding the possibility that any such person was not originally a
party to this Lease or may, at the time such enforcement is sought, no
longer be a party to this Lease. Lessee shall comply with all reasonable
requests of Lessor, its successors and assigns respecting the assignment
and Lessee's acknowledgement of the assignee as Lessor; provided, however,
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that no assignment of Lessors interest in this Lease or the Aircraft shall
alter the terms of this Lease in so far as the benefits to Lessee hereunder
are concerned. Upon any such assignment, and subject to the first sentence
of this Section 21(a), Lessee agrees to look solely to the assignee with
respect to all matters in connection with this Agreement and Lessor shall
be released from any further obligations hereunder.
(b) With respect to any assignment by Lessor,
(i) any expenses Lessee shall reasonably incur to carry out an
assignment or transfer by Lessor hereunder shall be paid by Lessor;
(ii) the Transferee shall have the requisite power and authority to
enter into and carry out the transactions contemplated hereby and
shall be, and shall have furnished reasonable evidence to the effect
that it is, a citizen of the United States within the meaning of
Section 101(16) of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended, or
any successor provision;
(iii) the Transferee shall enter into an agreement or agreements
whereby the Transferee confirms that it shall be deemed a party to
this Lease and agrees to be bound by all of the terms of, and to
undertake all of the obligations of, the Lessor contained in this
Lease;
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(iv) such transfer shall not violate any provision of the Securities
Act of 1933 or the Federal Aviation Act as amended, or any other
applicable law, as amended, or create relationship which would be in
violation thereof; and
(v) the Transferee shall be a single entity.
In any case, Lessor shall continue to be liable for all obligations hereunder
accruing prior to such transfer notwithstanding such transfer and that any
Transferee of such obligations shall have the required power and authority to
enter into and carry out the transaction contemplated hereby. Upon any transfer
permitted by this paragraph, the Transferee shall be deemed "Lessor" for all
purposes hereof, and each reference herein to the Lessor shall thereafter be
deemed to be a reference to the Transferee for all purposes, provided, however,
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that no Transferee shall be liable for the obligation of Lessor unless expressly
assured in writing.
If the Lessor proposes to transfer its interest under the Lease, it shall give
written notice to the Lessee specifying the name and address of the proposed
transferee and certifying that such transfer and transferee comply with the
requirements of this Section. Provided that Lessee obtains a covenant of quiet
enjoyment from Lessor or any lender, notwithstanding anything to the contrary
herein contained, this paragraph (i) shall not be deemed to preclude Lessor from
encumbering its interest in the Aircraft to secure loans advanced to the Lessor;
and (ii) shall be of no force or effect in connection with any transfer of the
Aircraft upon exercise of any remedy by Lessor pursuant to Section 19 hereof
following an Event of Default.
22. Miscellaneous
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(a) The terms of this Lease shall not be waived, altered, modified,
amended, supplied or terminated in any manner whatsoever except by written
instrument signed by Lessor and Lessee.
(b) All agreements, indemnities, representations and warranties
contained in this Lease or any agreement, document or certificate delivered
pursuant hereto or thereto or in connection herewith or therewith shall
survive the execution and delivery of this Lease and the expiration or
other termination of this Lease.
(c) Any provision of this Lease which may be determined by competent
authority to be prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as
to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or
unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof, and
any such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not
invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other
jurisdiction.
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(d) This Lease and the Operative Agreements represent the entire
agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof
and supersede any and all other understandings. This Lease shall constitute
an agreement of lease and nothing herein shall be construed as conveying to
Lessee any right, title or interest in or to the Aircraft, except as Lessee
only.
(e) This Lease shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with,
the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
(f) The division of this Lease into sections, the provisions of a
table of contents and the insertion of headings are for the convenience of
reference only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of
this Lease.
(g) Time is of the essence in the performance of the terms and
conditions of this Lease.
(h) Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, if Lessor is
required to transfer title to the Aircraft, the Airframe, the Engine, or
any Part thereof to Lessee, then such transfer shall be made "as is," where
is," and without representation or warranty of any kind express or implied,
except a warranty of title; provided that Lessor or any one claiming
through Lessor who succeeds to Lessor's interest in this Lease shall
warrant, only that the property transferred is free of Lessors Liens and
assign to Lessee all warranties of title received by Lessor. The transferor
shall to the extent customary execute a ▇▇▇▇ of sale with such warranty.
(i) If legal or other proceeding is instituted with respect to any of
the Operative Agreements, the party prevailing in such proceeding shall be
paid all of its costs, expenses and fees by the other party, and if any
judgment is secured, all such costs, expenses and fees shall be included in
any such judgment, attorneys fees to be set by the court and not by the
jury.
23. Performance of Obligations of Lessee by Lessor
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If an Event of Default should occur hereunder, Lessor may thereafter make
the payment or perform or comply with the agreement, the nonpayment,
nonperformance or noncompliance with which caused such Event of Default, and the
amount of such payment and the amount of reasonable expenses of Lessor incurred
in connection with such payment or the performance of or compliance with such
agreement, as the case may be, together with interest at the Late Payment Rate,
shall be payable by Lessee upon demand by Lessor, and such action by Lessor
shall not be deemed a cure or waiver of any Default or event of Default
hereunder.
24. Additional Covenants of Lessee
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(a) Maintenance of Status. Lessee agrees to remain during the Term a
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Certificated Air Carrier. To the extent provided thereby (or to the
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fullest extent it may lawfully so agree, whether or not provided thereby),
Lessee hereby agrees that any right of Lessor to take possession of such
Aircraft or Engines in compliance with the provisions of this Lease and in
accordance with Section 1110 of Title 11 of the United States Code or any
similar provision of any superseding statute, as amended from time to time,
shall not be affected by the provisions of Sections 362 and 363 of said
Title, or other analogous part of any superseding statute, as amended from
time to time, and accordingly, it is the intention of the parties hereto
that this Lease be afforded the benefits of said Section 1110.
(b) Financial Information. Lessee agrees to furnish to Lessor during
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the Term:
(i) within 60 days after the end of each of the first three fiscal
quarters in each fiscal year of Lessee and Guarantor, consolidated
balance sheets of Guarantor as of the end of such quarter and related
statements of income, shareholders' equity and changes in financial
condition of Guarantor for the period commencing at the end of the
previous fiscal year and ending with the end of such quarter, together
with the unaudited statements of Lessee, setting forth in each case in
comparative form the corresponding figures for the corresponding
period in such other preceding fiscal year, prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles and practices, provided
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that so long as such Person is subject to the reporting provisions of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 a copy of Lessees or Guarantor's
Form 10-Q will satisfy this requirement as to such entity;
(ii) within 120 days after the end of each fiscal year of Lessee and
Guarantor, a copy of the annual report for such year for Guarantor,
consolidated balance sheets of Guarantor as of the end of such fiscal
year and related statements of income, shareholders' equity and
changes in financial condition of Guarantor for such fiscal year,
together with the unaudited statements of Lessee, in comparative form
with the preceding fiscal year, and in the case of Guarantor's
consolidated statements, certified by independent certified public
accountants as having been prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles and practices consistently applied
(except as noted therein), provided that so long as such Person is
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subject to the report provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 a copy of Lessee's or Guarantor's annual report on Form 10-K will
satisfy this requirement as to such entity;
(iii) accompanying the annual financial statements described in
Section 24(b), an Officers' Certificate of Lessee to the effect that
the signer is familiar with or has reviewed the relevant terms of this
Lease and has made, or caused to be made under his supervision, a
review of the transactions and conditions of Lessee during the
preceding fiscal year, and that such review has not disclosed the
existence during such fiscal year, nor does the signer have
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knowledge of the existence as at the date of such certificate, of any
condition or event which constituted or constitutes an Event of
Default, or, if any such condition or event existed or exists,
specifying the nature and period of existence thereof and what action
Lessee has taken or is taking or proposes to take with respect
thereto; and
(iv) from time to time, such other information relating to its
financial, operational or business affairs or conditions as Lessor may
reasonably request.
25. Counterparts
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This Lease may be executed in any number of counterparts and by the
different parties hereto on separate counterparts. The counterparts shall be
numbered consecutively. To the extent that this Lease constitutes chattel paper,
as such term is defined in the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in any
applicable jurisdiction, no security interest in this Lease may be created
through the transfer or possession of any counterpart other than "Original
No. 1".
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have each caused this Lease to be
duly executed by the respective officers thereunto duly authorized.
INVESTORS ASSET HOLDING CORP., HORIZON AIR INDUSTRIES, INC.
as Trustee of AFG/Horizon-II as Lessee
Trust, as Lessor
By: [SIGNATURE NOT LEGIBLE] By: [SIGNATURE NOT LEGIBLE]
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Title: Vice President Title: Vice President
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Date: 12/21/89 Date: 12/21/89
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SCHEDULE NO. 1
TO THE LEASE
IDENTIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT
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U.S. FAA AIRCRAFT ENGINE PROPELLERS
AIRCRAFT MODEL AND MODEL AND MODEL AND
REGISTRATION MANUFACTURER'S SERIAL SERIAL
NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER
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N27442 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Metro III ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ AiResearch ▇▇▇▇▇ Rotol
Model SA227-AC TPE-331-11U-611G (C) R321/4-82-F/8
AC-750 P44673C (left) DAC/DRG/2300/89
P44675C (right) DAC/DRG/2301/89
The Aircraft includes standard accessories and optional equipment and such
other items fitted or installed on the aircraft and set forth in Schedule A,
attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.
SCHEDULE A
TO
SCHEDULE NO. 1
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OPTIONS
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Two each UPS type cargo nets
Aft Passenger Seat Relocated and Installed in lieu of Wardrobe
Recessed Bulkhead, Exchange
Wardrobe as loose equipment
Outboard Armrests
Center cockpit windshield defogger
Additional cabin speakers
Remote cabin temperature sensor and indicator
Magnasticks
Chine note tires
Small clip approachplate holder
GPU plug in right wing root
Clear radar nose cap
Wraparound sunvisor bracket
Tel-tail lights (upper only)
115 Cu. Ft. Capacity oxygen bottle
Passenger seat back covers (19)
▇▇▇▇▇ Rotol Propellers, including service Bulletin Kit. No. 227-30-004A
Engine Soft Line Conversion
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ PRO-LINE II AVIONICS PACKAGE
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▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ VHF-21A main transceiver with single Gables control
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ VHF-21A standby transceiver with dual Gables control
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ VIR-32AGM automatic Omni #1 with 331A-3G indicator and Gables control
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ VIR-32AGM automatic Omni #2 with IND-31C indicator and Gables control
Dual ▇▇▇▇▇ M-1035 Audio/ISO amplifier system with push botton controls,
automatic audio leveling. (Includes Cabin P.A. and crew I/C)
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ADF-60A with 614L-11 control head
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Marker Beacon (included in VIR-30 #1) with dual marker lights
Dual ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ glideslope (included in VIR-30 #1 & #2) ▇▇▇-▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇-▇▇▇ digital radar/monochromatic indicator
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇-101 slaved gyro-compass (pilot) with free slave switch
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ RMI-30 new Nav 1/ADF Selectable on single bar needle,
NAV 2/ADF selectable or double bar needle
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ TDR-90 transponder with Gables control
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ DME-42 252 channel 250 NM digital display, Nav 1/Nav 2 switching and
hold
AIM 510 ECFL Electric Gyro Horizon (pilot and co-pilot)
Dual lightweight boom ▇▇▇▇ headsets with push button switches on wheels
Dual hand microphones
Dual cockpit speakers
Downed aircraft locater beacon
Dual cockpit speakers
Downed aircraft locater beacon
IDC 28702-502 encoding altimeter
IDC 22722-004 Altitude alerter
Second ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇-1O1 (co-pilot) slaved gyro
Second ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇-▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇-▇▇
Datcon 873 hour meter
Vacuum standby gyro (pilot)
Second Gables control head (co-pilot)
Independent P.A. system
Second clock (co-pilot)
Cabin pressurization controller moved to co-pilot's side
EXHIBIT A
DEFINITIONS
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(a) All references in the Lease to designated Sections and other subdivisions
are to designated Sections and other subdivisions of the Lease, and the words
"herein", "hereof" and "hereunder" and other words of similar import refer to
the Lease as a whole and not to any particular Section or other subdivision.
(b) Except as otherwise indicated, all the agreements or instruments defined
herein or in the Lease shall mean such agreements or instruments as the same may
from time to time be supplemented or amended or the terms thereof waived or
modified to the extent permitted by, and in accordance with, the terms thereof.
(c) The terms defined herein and in the Lease shall, for purposes of the Lease
and all Exhibits thereto, have the meanings assigned to them and shall include
the plural as well as the singular.
(d) The following terms shall have the following meanings for all purposes of
the Lease:
Basic Rent Dates, Cost, Late Payment Rate, Term and Principal Location shall
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have the meanings set forth on Exhibit B to the Lease.
Additions shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11 (d) of the Lease.
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After-Tax Basis shall mean that the amount to be paid pursuant to any provision
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of this Lease is to be increased by the amount of all Taxes payable by reason of
the receipt of such payment (assuming that such Taxes all are paid at the
highest marginal rates and taking into account all tax savings realized by the
recipient with respect to such payment), with the result that the net amount
after payment of such Taxes and taking into account such savings is equal to the
amount that is due pursuant to such provision.
Aircraft shall mean the Airframe with the Engines described in Schedule No. 1 to
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the Lease and any and all Parts so long as the same shall be incorporated or
installed in or attached to such Aircraft and all Parts removed from the
Aircraft so long as title thereto shall remain vested in Lessor in accordance
with Section 11 of the Lease after removal from such Aircraft.
Airframe shall mean (i) the Aircraft described in Schedule No. 1 to the Lease
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and, unless the context requires otherwise, shall not include engines or Engines
from time to time installed thereon and (ii) any and all Parts, including any
replacement airframe or Part thereof, so long as the same shall be incorporated
or installed in or attached to such Airframe and all parts removed from the
Airframe so long as title thereto shall remain vested in Lessor in accordance
with the terms of Section 11 of the Lease after removal from such Airframe.
Amortization Deductions shall have the meaning set forth in Section 17 of the
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Lease.
Assumed Tax Consequences shall have the meaning set forth in Section 17 of the
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Lease.
Approved Maintenance Program shall mean the maintenance program of Lessee or a
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Permitted Sublessee (if applicable) for the maintenance of Metro III aircraft
which has the approval of the FAA.
Basic Rent shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3 of the Lease.
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Business Day shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or other day on
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which banks in Seattle, Washington or Boston, Massachusetts are authorized to
close.
Capitalized Cost shall mean Cost plus, if and to the extent permitted for tax
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purposes under Section 168 of the Code, printing expenses, fees of counsel, and
certain other fees and expenses associated with the transaction and capitalized
by Lessor.
Casualty Value shall have the meaning set forth in Exhibit C to the Lease.
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Certificated Air Carrier shall mean any air carrier operating under a
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Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity issued by the Department of
Transportation, or pursuant to an exemption under Part 298 of the U.S.
Department of Transportation's economic regulations or any similar authority.
Claims shall have the meaning set forth in Section 15 of the Lease.
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Code shall have the meaning set forth in Section 17 of the Lease.
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Default shall mean an event which, after the giving of notice or lapse of time
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or both, would mature into an Event of Default.
Delivery Date shall mean the date the Aircraft was delivered to, and accepted
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by, Lessee from Lessor.
Depreciation Deductions shall have the meanings set forth in Section 17 of the
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Lease.
Engine shall mean (i) each of the engines described and listed by manufacturer's
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serial numbers in Schedule No. 1 to the Lease whether or not from time to time
thereafter no longer installed on such Airframe, and (ii) any engine which may
from time to time be substituted, pursuant to Section 13(b) of the Lease, for an
Engine leased thereunder; together in each case with any and all Parts
incorporated or installed in or attached thereto (excluding Propellers) and any
and all parts removed therefrom so long as title thereto shall remain vested in
Lessor in accordance with the terms of Section 11 of the Lease after removal
from such Engine; and Engines shall mean, as a date of determination, all
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Engines then leased under the Lease.
Event of Default shall have the meaning set forth in Section 18 of the Lease.
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Event of Loss with respect to the Aircraft, the Airframe or any Engine shall
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mean any of the following events with respect to such property; (i) loss of such
property or the use thereof due to theft (when the property is not recovered in
60 days), disappearance (for a period in excess of 30 days), destruction, damage
beyond repair or rendition of such property permanently unfit for normal use for
any reason whatsoever; (ii) any damage of such property which results in an
insurance settlement with respect to such property on the basis of a total loss;
(iii) any Requisition of Use; or (iv) as a result of any rule, regulation, order
or other action by any government (foreign or domestic) or governmental body
(including, without limitation, the FAA or any foreign governmental body having
jurisdiction), the use of such property shall have been prohibited, or such
property shall have been declared unfit for use, for a period of six consecutive
months, unless Lessee, prior to the expiration of such six-month period, shall
have undertaken and shall be diligently carrying forward all steps which are
necessary or desirable to permit the normal use of such property by Lessee or,
in any event, if use shall have been prohibited, or such property shall have
been declared unfit for use, for a period of twelve consecutive months. The
date of such Event of Loss shall be the date of such theft, disappearance,
destruction, damage, Requisition of Use, or unfitness for use for the stated
period. An Event of Loss with respect to the Aircraft shall be deemed to have
occurred if an Event of Loss occurs with respect to the Airframe which is part
of such Aircraft. An Event of Loss with respect to any Engine shall not, without
loss of the Airframe, be deemed an Event of Loss with respect to the Aircraft.
Event of Loss Payment shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13 of the
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Lease.
Expiration Date shall mean the last day of the Term.
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FAA Counsel shall mean the firm of ▇▇▇▇▇ & ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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FAA shall mean the Federal Aviation Administration or any successor thereto.
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Fair Market Value ("FMV") shall mean with respect to any property, the value of
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the property as determined on the basis of, and shall be equal in amount to, the
value which one would obtain in an arms-length transaction between an informed
and willing buyer-user (other than a lessee currently in possession and a used
equipment dealer) and an informed and willing seller under no compulsion to sell
and, in such determination, costs of removal of property from its location or
current use shall not be a deduction from such value. In the event the FMV is
not agreed upon by Lessee and Lessor, it shall be determined by the average of
three (3) independent appraisals by parties which shall include two parties
individually, one selected by Lessee and one selected by Lessor and a third
mutually selected by Lessee and Lessor. The expense of any such appraisal shall
be shared equally by Lessor and Lessee.
Fair Rental Rate shall mean with respect to any property, the rental rate of the
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property as determined on the basis of, and shall be in an amount equal to, the
rental rate which one would obtain in an arms length transaction between an
informed and willing lessor (under no compulsion to lease) and lessee for a
lease term not to exceed five (5) years. If not agreed upon by Lessor and
Lessee, it shall be determined by appraisal in the manner in which FMV is
determined when not so agreed upon.
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Federal Aviation Act shall mean the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended.
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Guarantor shall mean Alaska Air Group, Inc. a Delaware corporation, its
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successors and assigns.
Impositions shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10 of the Lease.
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Index shall mean the rate of interest publicly announced, from time to time, by
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Citibank, N.A., New York, New York, as the base rate of interest charged by such
bank to its most creditworthy commercial borrowers, notwithstanding the fact
that some borrowers of Citibank may borrow from Citibank at rates of interest
less than the announced base rate.
Interest Deductions shall have the meaning set forth in Section 17 of the Lease.
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Lease Supplement shall mean a supplement to the Lease entered into by Lessor and
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Lessee with respect to this Lease.
Lessor's Liens shall mean Liens created or granted by Lessor or resulting from
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(w) claims against or affecting Lessor, (x) acts of Lessor not related to the
transactions contemplated by the Lease or not permitted under the Lease, (y)
taxes imposed against Lessor which are not indemnified against by Lessee under
the Lease, or (z) claims against Lessor arising out of the voluntary transfer by
Lessor of its interest in the Aircraft or the Lease, other than a transfer
pursuant to Section 19 of the Lease.
Lessor Payment Amount shall have the meaning set forth in Section 17 of the
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Lease.
Liens shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9 of the Lease.
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Loss shall have the meaning set forth respectively in Section 17 of the Lease.
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Maintenance Manual shall mean the manual issued by the manufacturer for the
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maintenance of the Aircraft, as updated from time to time.
Manufacturer shall mean the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Aircraft Corporation.
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Net Economic Return shall mean the after-tax economic yields and after-tax
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annual aggregate cash flows expected by Lessor with respect to its lease of the
Aircraft under this Lease, utilizing the same assumptions and methods of
calculation which Lessor used in evaluating the transactions contemplated by
this Lease.
Operative Agreements shall mean the Lease, the Aircraft Purchase Agreement or
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Purchase Agreement Assignment, as appropriate, the guaranty executed by
Guarantor and all other agreements or instruments now or hereafter executed by
Lessee or Guarantor in connection with the Lease.
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Parts shall mean all appliances, parts, instruments, appurtenances accessories,
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furnishings and other equipment of whatever nature (other than complete Engines
or engines and other than temporary replacement parts), which may from time to
time be incorporated or installed in or attached to the Airframe or any Engine
or so long as title thereto shall remain vested in Lessor in accordance with the
terms of Section 11 of the Lease after removal from such Airframe or Engine.
Permitted Sublessee shall mean any Person to whom the Aircraft has been
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subleased in accordance with the provisions of Section 16 of the Lease.
Person shall mean any individual, partnership, corporation, trust,
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unincorporated association or joint venture, a government or any department or
agency thereof, or any other entity.
Propeller shall mean (i) each of the propellers described and listed by
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manufacturer's serial numbers in Schedule No. 1 to the Lease whether or not from
time to time thereafter no longer installed on an Engine, but (once removed)
only so long as title remains vested in Lessor in accordance with the terms of
the Lease and (ii) any propeller which may be from time to time substituted by
following the procedure provided for substitution of engines in Section 13(b) of
the Lease for a Propeller leased thereunder.
Rent shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3 of the Lease.
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Replacement Parts shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11 of the Lease.
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Requisition of Use shall mean the condemnation, confiscation or seizure of, or
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requisition of title to such property by the act of any government (foreign or
domestic) or of any state or local authority or any instrumentality or agency of
the foregoing or the requisition of use of such property which use extends
beyond the Expiration Date.
Supplemental Rent shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(c) of the Lease.
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Tax Benefits shall mean the Depreciation Deductions, the Interest Deductions and
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the Amortization Deductions.
Transferee shall mean any Person to whom Lessor has transferred its interest in
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the Aircraft and/or this Lease in accordance with the provisions of Section 21.
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EXHIBIT B
FINANCIAL TERMS
Delivery Date: December 28, 1989
Cost: $2,767,500
Basic Rent: $2,061,000, payable $34,350 on the Delivery Date and
$34,350/month on each Basic Rent Date thereafter
Term: The period commencing on the Delivery Date and ending
on December 27, 1994.
Basic Rent Dates: The Delivery Date and the same date of each month
thereafter until the end of the Term
First Basic Rent Date: Delivery Date
Late Payment Rate: The Index plus 2% floating, but in no event at a
rate greater than that permitted by applicable law.
Principal Location: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇
Lessor's Address: c/o American Finance Group
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
Fax No. (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇
Lessee's Address: ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
Attn: Chief Operations Officer
Fax No. (▇▇▇)▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇
Guarantor's Address: ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
Attn: Chief Financial Officer
Fax No. (▇▇▇)▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇
Lessee's Chief Executive ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Place of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
Business (Section 6(e)
of the Lease):
INVESTORS ASSET HOLDING CORP., HORIZON AIR INDUSTRIES, INC.
as Trustee, as Lessor as Lessee
By: [SIGNATURE NOT LEGIBLE] By: [SIGNATURE NOT LEGIBLE]
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Title: Vice President Title: Vice President
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HORIZON AIR INDUSTRIES, INC.
EXHIBIT C
CASUALTY TABLES
(Stated as Percentage of Equipment Cost)
AFTER CASUALTY AFTER CASUALTY
PAYMENT NO. VALUE PAYMENT NO. VALUE
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1 111.86 31 105.78
2 111.72 32 105.50
3 111.57 33 105.22
4 111.42 34 104.93
5 111.27 35 104.63
6 111.12 36 104.33
7 110.95 37 104.02
8 110.79 38 103.71
9 110.62 39 103.38
10 110.45 40 103.06
11 110.27 41 102.72
12 110.09 42 102.38
13 109.91 43 102.03
14 109.72 44 101.68
15 109.53 45 101.32
16 109.33 46 100.95
17 109.13 47 100.57
18 108.92 48 100.19
19 108.71 49 99.79
20 108.49 50 99.40
21 108.27 51 98.99
22 108.05 52 98.57
23 107.82 53 98.15
24 107.58 54 97.72
25 107.34 55 97.28
26 107.09 56 96.84
27 106.84 57 96.38
28 106.59 58 95.92
29 106.32 59 95.45
30 106.06 60 95.00
EXHIBIT D
[DATE]
Dear Sirs:
I am General Counsel of HORIZON AIR INDUSTRIES, INC., a Washington
corporation (the "Lessee"), and as such I am delivering this opinion in
connection with the transactions contemplated by the Aircraft Lease dated
December 20, 1989 (the "Lease"). Capitalized terms used herein without
definition are used as defined in the Lease.
In so acting, I have examined the Lease and the Operative Agreements and
have examined and relied upon the representations and warranties as to factual
matters contained therein and upon the originals, or copies certified or
otherwise identified to my satisfaction, of such corporate records, documents
and other instruments as in my judgment are necessary or appropriate to enable
me to render the opinions expressed below. I am of the following opinion.
1. Lessee is a corporation duly organized and validly existing in good
standing pursuant to the laws of the State of Washington; is duly licensed or
qualified and is in good standing as a foreign corporation wherever necessary to
carry on its present business and operations and to own or lease its Properties
and to enter into and perform its obligations under the Lease and the Operative
Agreements to which it is a party (collectively the "Lessee's Documents"); is an
"air carrier" and a citizen of the United States within the meaning of the
Federal Aviation Act, certificated under Section 401 of the Federal Aviation
Act; has its chief executive office (as such term is defined in Article 9 of the
Uniform Commercial Code) in King County, Washington; holds all licenses,
certificates, permits and franchises from the appropriate agencies of the United
States of America and/or all other governmental authorities having jurisdiction
necessary to authorized Lessee to engage in air transport and to carry on
scheduled passenger service as presently conducted; and has the corporate power
and authority to conduct its business as it is presently being conducted, to
hold under lease the Aircraft and to enter into and perform its obligations
under the Lessee's Documents.
2. The execution, delivery and performance by Lessee of the Lessee 5
Documents have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the
part of Lessee, do not require any stockholder approval which has not been
obtained, or the approval or consent of any trustee or holders of any
indebtedness or obligations of Lessee except such as have been duly obtained,
and will not contravene any law, judgment, government rule, regulation or order
binding on Lessee or the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of Lessee or, to
the best of my knowledge, after due inquiry, contravene the provisions of, or
constitute a default under, or result in the creation of any Lien (other than as
permitted in the Lease), upon the property of Lessee under, any material
indenture, mortgage, contract or other agreement to which Lessee is a party or
by which it or its properties may be bound or affected.
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3. Neither the execution and delivery by Lessee of the Lessee's Documents
nor the performance by Lessee of its obligations thereunder require the consent
or approval of, the giving of notice to, the registration with, or the taking of
any other action in respect of, any federal, state or foreign government
authority or agency, except for (A) the orders, permits, waivers, exemptions,
authorizations and approvals of the regulatory authorities having jurisdiction
over the operation of the Aircraft by Lessee, which orders, permits, waivers,
exemptions, authorizations and approvals have been duly obtained and are in full
force and effect, (B) the registration of the Aircraft with the FAA and the
filings referred to in Section 2 of the Lease, and (C) any normal periodic and
other reporting requirements under the applicable rules and regulations of the
FAA to the extent required to be given or obtained only after the Delivery Date.
4. The Lessee's Documents are duly authorized, executed by persons
authorized by all necessary corporate action, and delivered; and, assuming due
execution and delivery by the other parties thereto, each constitutes legal,
valid and binding obligations of Lessee enforceable against Lessee in accordance
with the terms thereof.
5. No filing of recording or any document (including any financing
statement), other than those which have been made, is necessary to establish and
perfect Lessors interest in the Aircraft against Lessee and any third parties in
any applicable jurisdiction in the United States (assuming that at the time of
any such filing pursuant to the Act or other unrecorded documents relating to
the Aircraft have been filed but have not been shown on indices of filed but
unrecorded documents made available to special FCC counsel).
The opinion set forth in Paragraph 4 is limited by applicable bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting the rights of
creditors generally, and by general equitable principles, and in the case of the
Lease, is limited by applicable laws affecting the remedies provided therein,
which laws, however, do not in my opinion make the remedies provided in the
Lease inadequate for the practical realization of the rights and benefits
intended to be provided.
I am admitted to practice law in the State of Washington and in rendering
the foregoing opinions have not passed upon, or purported to pass upon, the laws
of any jurisdiction other than the State of Washington and the federal laws of
the United States.
Very truly yours,
________________________________
EXHIBIT E
[DATE]
Dear Sirs:
I am ____________ (of) (to) Alaska Air Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation
(the "Guarantor"), and as such I am delivering this opinion in connection with
the transactions contemplated by the Guaranty dated December 20, 1989 (the
"Guaranty"). Capitalized terms used herein without definition are used as
defined in the Guaranty.
In so acting, I have examined the Guaranty and the Lease which is the
subject of the Guaranty and have examined and relied upon the representations
and warranties as to factual matters contained therein and upon the originals,
or copies certified or otherwise identified to my satisfaction, of such
corporate records, documents and other instruments as in my judgment are
necessary or appropriate to enable me to render the opinions expressed below. I
am of the following opinion.
1. Guarantor is a corporation duly organized and validly existing in good
standing pursuant to the laws of the State of Delaware; is duly licensed or
qualified and is in good standing as a foreign corporation wherever necessary to
carry on its present business and operations and to own or lease its properties
and to enter into and perform its obligations under the Guaranty and has the
corporate power and authority to conduct its business as it is presently being
conducted and to enter into and perform its obligations under Guaranty.
2. The execution, delivery and performance by Guarantor of the Guaranty
have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of
Guarantor, do not require any stockholder approval which has not been obtained,
or the approval or consent of any trustee or holders of any indebtedness or
obligations of Guarantor except such as have been duly obtained, and will not
contravene any law, judgment, government rule, regulation or order binding on
Guarantor or the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of Guarantor or, to the
best of my knowledge, after due inquiry, contravene the provisions of, or
constitute a default under, or result in the creation of any lien upon the
property of Guarantor under, any material indenture, mortgage, contract or other
agreement to which Guarantor is a party or by which it or its properties may be
bound or affected.
3. Neither the execution and delivery by Guarantor of the Guaranty nor the
performance by Guarantor of its obligations thereunder require the consent or
approval of, the giving of notice to, the registration with, or the taking of
any other action in respect of, any federal, state or foreign government
authority or agency.
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4. The Guaranty has been duly authorized, executed by person(s) authorized
by all necessary corporate action, and delivered; and, assuming due execution
and delivery by the other parties thereto, constitutes legal, valid and binding
obligations of Guarantor enforceable against Guarantor in accordance with the
terms thereof.
The opinion set forth in Paragraph 4 is limited by applicable bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting the rights of
creditors generally, general equitable principles and applicable laws affecting
the remedies provided therein, which laws, however, do not in my opinion make
the remedies provided in the guaranty inadequate for the practical realization
of the rights and benefits intended to be provided.
I am admitted to practice law in the State of Washington and in rendering
the foregoing opinions have not passed upon, or purported to pass upon, the laws
of any jurisdiction other than the State of Washington and the federal laws of
the United States.
Very truly yours,
______________________________
EXHIBIT F
GUARANTY
GUARANTY
To induce INVESTORS ASSET HOLDING CORP., as Trustee of AFG/Horizon-II Trust
("Lessor") to enter into an Aircraft Lease with Horizon Air Industries, Inc.
("Lessee"), dated as of December 20, 1989 (the "Lease"), Alaska Air Group, Inc.
("Guarantor"), for good and valuable consideration, does hereby guarantee to
Lessor the due, regular and punctual payment of the total rental as provided in
the Lease, whether it represents an original balance, a balance reduced by part
payment, or a deficiency after sale of equipment or otherwise, and does hereby
further guarantee that the Lessee will faithfully perform and fulfill all
agreements and obligations provided in the Lease at the time and in the manner
therein provided. Guarantor does hereby further guarantee to pay on demand all
losses, costs, attorney's fees or expenses which may be suffered by Lessor by
reason of Lessee's default under the Lease or default of Guarantor under this
Guaranty. Guarantor agrees that nothing herein shall be deemed to render this
Guaranty in any was conditional, and it is agreed that Lessor may, upon default
of Lessee, or at any time thereafter, make demand upon and receive payment of
any sum or performance or any covenant or agreement hereunder guaranteed by
Guarantor, with or without notice or demand for payment or performance by
Lessee, its successors or assigns, or any other person or entity. All
aforementioned indebtedness and obligations of Guarantor are hereinafter
collectively referred to as the "Indebtedness".
Guarantor hereby waives: (a) notice of acceptance of this Guaranty and any
default by the Lessee or any other person; (b) presentment, protest and demand,
and notice of protest, demand and dishonor of the Lease, and the exercise of
possessory, collection or other remedies under the Lease; (c) any defense based
upon any legal disability of the Lessee or any discharge or limitation of the
liability of the Lessee to the lessor, whether consensual or arising by
operation of law or any bankruptcy, insolvency or debtor-relief proceeding, or
from any other cause; and (d) all rights of subrogation, all rights to enforce
any remedy that the Lessor may have against the Lessee, and all rights to
participate in any security held by the Lessor for the Indebtedness, until such
Indebtedness has been paid and performed in full.
This Guaranty shall continue to be effective, or be reinstated, as the case
may be, if at any time payment, or any part thereof, of any amount paid under
the Lease is rescinded or must otherwise be restored or returned by the
recipient thereof upon the insolvency, bankruptcy, dissolution, liquidation or
reorganization of the Lessee, or upon or as a result of the appointment of a
custodian, receiver, intervenor or conservator of, or trustee or similar officer
for, the Lessee or any substantial part of the property of the Lessee, or
otherwise, all as though such payments had not been made. If an event
permitting the exercise of remedies under the Lease shall at such time be
prevented by reason of the pendency against the Lessee of a case or proceeding
under a bankruptcy or insolvency law, the Guarantor agrees that, for purposes of
this Guaranty and its obligations hereunder, the Lease shall be deemed to have
been declared in default with all attendant consequences as provided in the
Lease as if such declaration of default and acceleration and the consequences
thereof had been accomplished in accordance with the terms of the Lease, and the
Guarantor shall forthwith pay any amounts guaranteed hereunder upon such
declaration of default and acceleration and consequences, without further notice
or demand. No failure by Lessor to exercise its rights hereunder shall give
rise to any estoppel against Lessor, or excuse Guarantor
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from performing hereunder. As used in this Guaranty, the word "person" shall
include any individual corporation or partnership, and refers to Guarantor and
to anyone absolutely, contingently, partly, or wholly liable for payment and/or
performance of the Lessee 5 obligations being guaranteed hereunder.
Except as expressly provided herein, Guarantor hereby agrees that its
obligations hereunder shall be unconditional, irrespective of (a) the validity,
regularity or enforceability of the Indebtedness, (b) the absence of any attempt
to collect from the Lessee or any other Guarantor, (c) the waiver of consent by
the Lessor with respect to any provisions of the Lease, (d) the validity or
enforceability of this Guaranty against one or more of any other guarantors, or
(e) any other circumstance which might otherwise constitute a legal or equitable
discharge or defense of Guarantor other than a breach of Section 5(b) of the
Lease.
Guarantor hereby waives any and all legal requirements that Lessor, its
successors or assigns, shall institute any action or proceeding at law or in
equity against Lessee, its successors or assigns, or anyone else, with respect
to the Lease or with respect to any other security held by Lessor, as a
condition precedent to bringing an action against the Guarantor upon this
Guaranty. All remedies afforded to Lessor, its successors or assigns, by reason
of this Guaranty are separate and cumulative remedies and no one of such
remedies, whether exercised by Lessor, or its successors or assigns, or not,
shall be deemed to be an exclusion of any one of the other remedies available to
Lessor, its successors or assigns, and shall in no way limit or prejudice any
other legal or equitable remedies which Lessor, its successors or assigns, may
have in the aircraft which is the subject of the Lease (the "Aircraft").
Guarantor authorizes the Lessor, without notice or demand and without
affecting the liability of the Guarantor hereunder, from time to time to (a)
renew, extend, accelerate or otherwise change the time for payment of
Indebtedness; (b) accept partial payments on the Indebtedness; (c) take and hold
security for the payment of this Guaranty or the Indebtedness and exchange,
enforce, waive and release any such security; (d) apply such security and direct
the order or manner of sale thereof as the Lessor in its discretion may
determine; (e) exercise any of its remedies under the Lease; and (f) settle,
release, compromise, collect or otherwise liquidate any Indebtedness and any
security therefor in any manner, without affecting or impairing the obligations
of Guarantor hereunder.
Until the Indebtedness is paid in full and until each and all of the terms,
covenants, and conditions of the Lease and this Guaranty are performed fully,
the Guarantor shall not be released by any act or thing with might, but for this
provision of this Guaranty, be deemed a legal or equitable discharge of a
surety, or by reason of any waiver, extension, modification, forebearance or
delay of Lessor, its successors or assigns, or its or their failure to proceed
promptly or otherwise, and the Guarantor hereby expressly waives and surrenders
any defense to its liability hereunder based upon any of the foregoing acts,
things, agreements or waivers or any of them.
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No failure or delay by Lessor, its successors or assigns, in exercising any
right, power or privilege hereunder or under the Lease shall operate as a waiver
thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or
further exercise thereof or the exercise of any right, power or privilege.
Any notice, demand or request by Lessor, its successors or assigns, to the
Guarantor shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have duly been given or
made if either delivered personally to the Guarantor or if mailed by certified
mail postage prepaid by Lessor to the Guarantor at its address set forth below
its signature at the end of this Guaranty.
This Guaranty shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws
of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and shall be binding on the parties hereto
and their respective permitted successors and assigns and shall inure to the
benefit of the successors and assigns of the Lessor.
Lessor and Guarantor agree that Guarantor shall pay to the Lessor the
out-of-pocket costs and expenses reasonably incurred by Lessor, its successors
and assigns, including but not limited to costs and attorneys fees reasonably
incurred in any effort to enforce this Guaranty on account of a breach by
Guarantor, whether or not any lawsuit is filed. Furthermore, if legal or other
proceeding is instituted, the party prevailing in such proceeding shall be
entitled to recover court costs and related fees from the losing party.
This Guaranty and all guarantees, covenants and agreements of the Guarantor
contained herein shall continue in full force and effect and shall not be
discharged until such time as all of the agreements of the Lessee under the
Lease and the Guarantor hereunder, shall be duly performed. This Guaranty shall
bind Guarantor's successors and assigns and the benefits thereof shall extend to
and include Lessors successors and assigns. In the event of default hereunder
Lessor may, at any time, inspect Guarantor's records or, at Lessor's option,
Guarantor shall furnish a current independent audit report.
Any provision of this Guaranty which may be determined by competent
authority to be prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to
such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or
unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof, and any
such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not invalidate or
render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction.
This Guaranty and each of its provisions may only be waived, modified,
varied, released, terminated or surrendered, in whole or in part, by a duly
authorized written instrument signed by Lessor (or its successors or assigns).
This Guaranty embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the
Guarantor and Lessor (or its successors or assigns), and supersedes all prior
agreements and understandings relating to the subject matter hereof.
Each signatory hereof warrants that he/she currently has authority to sign
on behalf of the entity for which the signatory is signing in his/her
representative capacity and by so signing, to bind such entity hereunder.
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Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Guarantor shall have as
defenses under this Guaranty to the performance of any of Lessee's obligations
under the Lease all of the defenses which Lessee has under the Lease to the
performance of such obligations. Guarantor acknowledges that to its knowledge,
as of the date hereof, Lessee has no defense to the performance of its
obligations under the Lease and it has no defenses to its obligations under this
Guaranty.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Guaranty is executed the day and year above
written.
GUARANTOR:
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ALASKA AIR GROUP, INC.
By______________________________
J. ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
Vice President, Finance &
Chief Financial Officer
Address:
▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
Attn: Chief Financial Officer
Fax No. (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇
EXHIBIT G
PERMITTED SUBLESSEES
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Any U.S. Certificated Air Carrier which is an affiliate of the Guarantor or is
rated investment grade or better by either ▇▇▇▇▇'▇ Investors Services or
Standard and Poors.
AIRCRAFT LEASE EXTENSION AGREEMENT (N27442)
This Aircraft Lease Extension Agreement (N27442) dated as of December 28,
1994 (the "Extension Agreement") is by and between Investors Asset Holding Corp,
not individually but solely as Trustee of AFG/Horizon-II Trust, as Lessor, and
Horizon Air Industries, Inc. as Lessee.
WHEREAS, Lessor and Lessee have entered into that certain Aircraft Lease
dated as of December 20, 1989 (the "Lease"), recorded by the FAA on January 16,
1990, as Conveyance No. E06617, amended by the Amendment to Lease dated as of
October 30, 1990, recorded December 18, 1990, as Conveyance No. W13151.
Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning given to
such terms in the Lease. In the event of a conflict between the terms of the
Lease and the terms of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall govern;
and
WHEREAS, the Lease shall expire by its terms on December 27, 1994; and
WHEREAS, Lessee and Lessor wish to extend the Term of the Lease and amend
certain other provisions of the Lease, including amount of Basic Rent payable
during the extension of the Term;
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and
agreements set forth herein and other valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Lessor and Lessee agree as follows:
1. Amendments to Lease. The provisions of Exhibit B of the Lease are
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hereby amended as follows:
A. The language opposite "Basic Rent" is hereby amended in its entirety to
read as follows: "$2,957,712.00, payable in the amount of $34,350 on the
Delivery Date and $34,350 per month on each Basic Rent Date thereafter through
and including the Basic Rent Date occurring on October 28, 1990, and Basic Rent
of $34,038.00 per month on each Basic Rent Date commencing with the Basic Rent
Date occurring on November 28, 1990 through and including the Basic Rent Date
occurring on November 28, 1994, and Basic Rent of $24,000.00 per month on each
Basic Rent Date commencing with the Basic Rent Date occurring on December 28,
1994 through and including the Basic Rent Date occurring on January 28, 1998".
B. The language opposite "Term" is hereby amended in its entirety to read
as follows: The period commencing on the Delivery Date and ending at 12:00 PM
on February 27, 1998".
2. Representations, Warranties and Agreements of the Lessee. Lessee
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hereby represents to Lessor that, as of the date hereof:
(a) The representations and warranties contained in Sections 6(a-f) of the
Lease, as amended by this Extension Agreement, are true and correct as of the
date hereof.
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(b) The representations contained in Section 6(g) of the Lease are true and
correct with respect to the financial statements of Lessee dated September 30,
1994.
(c) No Event of Default, or event which, with the passage of time or giving
of notice, or both, would constitute an Event of Default, has occurred and
remains unremedied under the Lease.
(d) No Event of Loss has occurred under the Lease.
3. Warranty of Lessor. Lessor hereby represents to Lessee that, as of the
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date hereof, the representations and warranties contained in Sections 5(a-c) of
the Lease, as amended by this Extension Agreement, are true and correct as of
the date hereof.
4. Loss or Destruction; Requisition of Use
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The Casualty Value schedule attached hereto as Schedule C hereby supplements
the Casualty Tables attached to the Lease as Exhibit C and shall relate to any
Event of Loss occurring during the Extension Term.
5. Events of Default
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The following shall be added as Section 18(j) of the Lease: "Alaska Air
Group, Inc. shall be in default of any of its obligations under that certain
Guaranty dated as of December 20, 1989".
6. Counterpart Execution
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This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, which together shall
form one and the same instrument.
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7. Full Force and Effect
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Except as expressly amended by this Extension Agreement, the Lease remains in
full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF Lessor and Lessee have executed this Extension Agreement as
of the date first written above.
LESSEE LESSOR
HORIZON AIR INDUSTRIES, INC. INVESTORS ASSET HOLDING CORP.,
not individually, but solely as
Trustee of Horizon/AFG-II Trust
By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Water
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Name: ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Name: ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Water
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Title: VICE PRESIDENT/CONTROLLER & TREASURER Title: Manager
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COUNTERPART NO. 2 OF THREE SERIALLY NUMBERED MANUALLY EXECUTED
COUNTERPARTS. TO THE EXTEND, IF ANY, THAT THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CHATTEL
PAPER UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE, NO SECURITY INTEREST MAY BE CREATED
THROUGH THE TRANSFER AND POSSESSION OF ANY COUNTERPART OTHER THAN COUNTERPART
NO. 1.
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Schedule A - Rental Schedule Economics
LESSEE: HORIZON AIR INDUSTRIES, INC.
LESSOR: AMERICAN FINANCE GROUP
RENTAL SCHEDULE: N27442RN1
LEASE TERM (MONTHS): 38
PRIMARY START DATE: 12/28/1994
LEASE EXPIRATION DATE: 2/27/1998
PAYMENT FREQUENCY: MONTHLY
ADVANCE/ARREARS: ADVANCE
LEASE RATE: .008672087
PER DIEM LEASE RATE: .000289070
PERIODIC RENT: $24,000.00
NUMBER OF PAYMENTS: 38
TOTAL INTERIM RENT: $.00
PAYMENT COMMENCEMENT DATE: 12/28/1994
TOTAL EQUIPMENT COST: $2,767,500.00
DOCUMENTATION FEE: -0-
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________________________ LESSEE INITIALS
________________________ LESSOR INITIALS
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Schedule B Equipment Description
LESSEE: HORIZON AIR INDUSTRIES, INC. RENTAL SCHEDULE AND ACCEPTANCE
CERTIFICATE NUMBER: N27442RN1
LESSOR: AMERICAN FINANCE GROUP
Acceptance
Equipment Cost Serial Number Year Manufacturer Model Type Date
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2,767,500.00 AC-750 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ METRO III SA227-AC AIRCRAFT 12/28/1994
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2,767,500.00 Total for Location PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
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2,767,500.00 Total Equipment Cost
AMERICAN FINANCE GROUP
HORIZON AIR INDUSTRIES, INC.
Schedule C - Casualty Value Table for Rental Schedule N27442RN1
(Stated as a Percentage of Equipment Cost)
AFTER
PRIMARY
TERM CASUALTY
PAYMENT NO. VALUE
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Prior to 1 95.00
1 94.83
2 94.67
3 94.50
4 94.33
5 94.15
6 93.96
7 93.77
8 93.58
9 93.38
10 93.18
11 92.97
12 92.76
13 92.54
14 92.31
15 92.08
16 91.85
17 91.61
18 91.36
19 91.10
20 90.85
21 90.58
22 90.31
23 90.03
24 89.75
25 89.46
26 89.16
27 88.86
28 88.55
29 88.24
30 87.91
31 87.58
32 87.25
33 86.90
34 86.55
35 86.19
36 85.83
37 85.45
38 85.00
AIRCRAFT LEASE
DATED AS OF DECEMBER 20, 1989
between
INVESTORS ASSET HOLDING CORP.,
Trustee of AFG/Horizon-I Trust,
as Lessor,
and
HORIZON AIR INDUSTRIES, INC.
as Lessee,
Covering one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Metro III
Aircraft Model SA227-AC
U.S. Registration Number N27444
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
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1. Acceptance and Lease of Aircraft 1
2. Conditions Precedent; Closing Covenants 1
3. Term and Rent 2
4. Limited Appointment of Agent 3
5. Warranty of Lessor 4
6. Representations, Warranties and
Agreements of Lessee 5
7. Net Lease 6
8. Return of Aircraft 7
9. Liens 9
10. Taxes 9
11. Registration, Maintenance and Operations;
Compliance and Use; Replacement Parts;
Additions; Aircraft Marking 10
12. Inspection 13
13. Loss or Destruction; Requisition of Use 13
14. Insurance 15
15. Indemnification 17
16. Sublease; Possession 18
17. Tax Treatment; Tax Indemnification 20
18. Events of Default 24
19. Remedies 26
20. Notices 29
21. Assignment and Subletting 29
22. Miscellaneous 30
23. Performance of Obligations of Lessee by Lessor 31
24. Additional Covenants of Lessee 31
25. Counterparts 33
Exhibits
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A Definitions
B Financial Terms
C Casualty Value Schedule
D Opinion of Lessee's Counsel
E Opinion of Guarantor's Counsel
F Guaranty of Alaska Air Group, Inc.
G Permitted Sublessees
AIRCRAFT LEASE
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This AIRCRAFT LEASE dated as of December 20, 1989 ("Lease") is between
INVESTORS ASSET HOLDING CORP., a Massachusetts corporation (the "Trustee"), not
in its individual capacity but solely as trustee of AFG/Horizon-I Trust
("Lessor"), and HORIZON AIR INDUSTRIES, INC., a Washington corporation
("Lessee"). Certain capitalized terms as used in this Lease are defined in
Exhibit A hereto, and such definitions are hereby incorporated herein and made a
part hereof as though set forth herein in full.
1. ACCEPTANCE AND LEASE OF AIRCRAFT
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Subject to the satisfaction of each condition set forth in Sections 2(a)
and (b), Lessor hereby agrees to lease to Lessee, and Lessee hereby agrees to
lease from Lessor, the Aircraft pursuant to the terms and conditions of this
Lease including all Lease Supplements and Exhibits added hereto. Lessee
acknowledges that it has accepted the Aircraft as of the Delivery Date.
2. Conditions Precedent; Closing Covenants
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(a) Lessor's obligation to be bound by the terms of this Lease are
conditioned upon the receipt by Lessor of the following documents in a form
satisfactory to it:
(i) the original of this Lease duly executed by Lessee;
(ii) copies of resolutions of Lessee's board of directors or officers
authorizing Lessee to enter into and perform this Lease and the
transaction contemplated thereby, certified to be true and up to date
by a duly authorized officer of Lessee;
(iii) a certificate of a duly authorized officer of Lessee setting
out the names and signatures of the persons authorized to sign this
Lease and any document to be delivered by Lessee pursuant hereto;
(iv) certificates of insurance evidencing coverage for Lessor's
interest, all as required hereunder;
(v) evidence that FAA counsel has received in escrow an executed
duplicate of this Lease, in proper form for filing with the FAA, and
pursuant to instructions from Lessor and Lessee has filed such
document with the Federal Aviation Registry in accordance with Title
14, Part 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations;
(vi) a favorable opinion of FAA counsel to Lessor;
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(vii) an opinion of counsel of Lessee substantially in the form of
Exhibit D and an opinion of counsel to Guarantor substantially in the
form of Exhibit E;
(viii) the Guaranty of Guarantor substantially in the form of Exhibit
F; and
(ix) such other, documents certificates and opinions as Lessor may
reasonably require.
(b) Lessee covenants that, upon purchase of the Aircraft by Lessor,
Lessee shall release from escrow the documents held therein by FAA counsel
on behalf of Lessee. Lessee further represents and warrants that on such
release date no legal or practical impediment will exist which would
prevent FAA counsel from filing the Lease and that each of the foregoing
shall have been duly executed and in a form appropriate for filing so that
the same may then be duly filed and accepted for filing by the Federal
Aviation Administration.
(c) Filing of the Lease for recordation with the FAA shall constitute
Lessor's and Lessee's acknowledgment that they are bound by the terms of
this Lease, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Lease.
3. Term and Rent
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(a) This Lease shall commence on the Delivery Date and shall end on
the Expiration Date unless this Lease shall have been terminated in
accordance with the terms hereof.
(b) Lessee shall pay to Lessor, as basic rent (herein referred to as
"Basic Rent"), in advance, on the Delivery Date, and on each Basic Rent
Date thereafter, an amount equal to the monthly Basic Rent specified in
Exhibit B.
(c) In addition, Lessee shall pay to Lessor the following amounts
(herein referred to as "Supplemental Rent" and, together with all Basic
Rent, as "Rent"):
(i) on demand, any amount payable hereunder (other than Basic Rent or
Casualty value) which Lessee assumed the obligation to pay, or agrees
to pay, under this Lease;
(ii) on the date provided herein, any amount payable hereunder as
Casualty Value; and
(iii) on demand, to the extent permitted by applicable law, interest
(computed on the basis of a 365/366-day year for actual days elapsed)
at the Late Payment Rate on any payment of Rent which is overdue.
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The expiration or other termination of Lessee's obligation to pay
Basic Rent hereunder shall not limit or modify the obligations of Lessee
with respect to Supplemental Rent.
(d) All payments of Rent hereunder shall be made to Lessor in
immediately available funds on the date payable hereunder or if such day is
not a Business Day, on the first Business Day thereafter, at its address
set forth in Exhibit B or at such other address or to such other Person as
Lessor may direct by notice in writing to Lessee.
4. Limited Appointment of Agent
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(a) Enforcement of Warranties; Claims. Lessor hereby appoints and
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constitutes Lessee its agent and attorney-in-fact during the term of this
Lease, so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, to
assert from time to time, in the name of Lessor, but for the benefit of
Lessee and at Lessee's expense, whatever claims and rights (including
warranties pertaining to the Aircraft) which Lessor may have against any
manufacturer or vendor of the Airframe, Engines, or other components or
Parts of the Aircraft or Engines. In the event Lessee is not able to
enforce in the name of Lessor any such performance by legal proceedings,
Lessor shall participate with Lessee and provide the assistance requested
by Lessee, at Lessee's expense, in asserting claims and rights as specified
in this Section 4(a).
(b) Acceptance of Aircraft. Solely for purposes of accepting
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delivery of the Aircraft from the Manufacturer, Lessor hereby appoints
Lessee as authorized representative of Lessor. Until such authority shall
have been terminated pursuant to paragraph (c) of this Section, such
authorized representative shall be authorized to take possession of the
Aircraft upon the delivery thereof to Lessee by the Manufacturer, to accept
on behalf of Lessor all Purchase Documents, if any, delivered at such time
with respect to the Aircraft, either to accept delivery of the Aircraft on
behalf of Lessor if it is found to be in good order or to refuse delivery
of the Aircraft if it is found not to be in good order, and to take such
other action on behalf of Lessor, including execution of a delivery receipt
and such other documents as shall be required to accept delivery of the
Aircraft.
(c) Termination of Appointment of Authorized Agent. The authority of
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the authorized representative granted pursuant to paragraph (b) of this
Section shall terminate upon the earlier of (i) acceptance of the Aircraft
by Lessee on its own behalf and on behalf of Lessor or (ii) notice to
Lessee by Lessor revoking the same. If requested by the Manufacturer,
Lessor will provide to the Manufacturer at the delivery, written assurances
that such authority has not been revoked.
(d) Purchase from Lessee. Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Section
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shall not apply in the event that the Lessor acquires the Aircraft directly
from the Lessee.
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5. Warranty of Lessor
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(a) Lessor represents and warrants (which representations and
warranties shall survive the execution and performance hereof);
(i) that this Lease has been duly executed and delivered by Lessor
and constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of Lessor
enforceable against Lessor in accordance with its terms;
(ii) that the party executing this Lease on behalf of the Lessor has
the authority to execute same and bind Lessor;
(iii) that this Lease has been duly authorized by all necessary
action;
(iv) that Trustee is a corporation, and the Lessor is a nominee
trust, each duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and Lessor has the requisite power and
authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Lease;
and
(v) that the execution and delivery by Lessor of this Lease, and the
performance by the Lessor of its obligations under the Lease, will not
contravene any law, governmental rule or regulation, judgment or order
applicable to it, and do not and will not contravene any provision of,
or constitute a default under, any indenture, mortgage, contract or
other instrument to which it is a party or by which it is bound.
(b) Lessor warrants and agrees (i) that during the Term of this Lease
it qualifies and will continue to qualify, and will cause the Trustee and
any Transferee to qualify, as a "Citizen of the United States" as defined
in Section 101(16) of the Federal Aviation Act and that it shall take, or
cause to be taken, all necessary action on its part (except any such
actions as are required to be taken solely by Lessee hereunder) to maintain
the United States registration of the Aircraft in accordance with the
Federal Aviation Act, and (ii) that during the Term of this Lease as long
as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Lessee's use of the
Aircraft shall not be interrupted or impaired by Lessor or anyone claiming
through or under Lessor.
(c) The warranties set forth hereinabove are exclusive and in lieu of
all other warranties of Lessor, whether written, oral or implied with
respect to this Lease or the Aircraft, and Lessor shall not be deemed to
have modified in any respect the obligations of Lessee under any of the
Operative Agreements, which obligations are absolute and unconditional,
come "hell or high water" except in the case of a breach of Section 5(b).
LESSEE EXPRESSLY AGREES TO LEASE THE AIRCRAFT "AS IS". LESSOR SHALL NOT BE
DEEMED TO HAVE MADE, AND LESSOR HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY OTHER REPRESENTATION
OR WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LESSOR'S TITLE TO THE AIRCRAFT,
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THE DESIGN OR CONDITION OF THE AIRCRAFT, ITS MERCHANTABILITY OR ITS FITNESS
FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, THE QUALITY OF THE MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP OF
THE AIRCRAFT, ITS VALUE OR AIRWORTHINESS OR CONFORMITY OF THE AIRCRAFT TO
THE PROVISIONS AND SPECIFICATION OF ANY PURCHASE AGREEMENT OR AGREEMENTS
RELATING THERETO, NOR SHALL LESSOR BE LIABLE, REGARDLESS OF ANY ACTUAL OR
ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OF LESSOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR
STRICT OR ABSOLUTE LIABILITY IN TORT.
6. Representations, Warranties and Agreements of the Lessee
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(a) Due Organization. Lessee is a corporation duly organized and
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validly existing in good standing under the laws of the State of
Washington, is and/or will be duly qualified to do business as a foreign
corporation and in good standing in each other jurisdiction where the
conduct of its business requires it to be so qualified, and has the
corporate power and authority to carry on its business as presently
conducted, to hold property under lease and to enter into and perform its
obligations under this Lease and all other Operative Agreements to which
Lessee is a party.
(b) Due Authorization; Enforceability; No Violation. This Lease and
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all other Operative Agreements to which Lessee is a party have been duly
authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Lessee and do
not require any approval of the stockholders of Lessee which has not been
obtained, and have been or will be duly executed and delivered by Lessee
and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the other party
thereto, are or will be legal, valid and binding obligations of Lessee
enforceable in accordance with their terms. The execution and delivery by
Lessee of the foregoing documents are not, and the performance by it of its
obligations under each will not be, inconsistent with its charter or by-
laws, do not and will not contravene any law, governmental rule or
regulation, judgment or order applicable to or binding on Lessee, do not
and will not contravene any provisions of, or constitute a default or
result in the creation of any Lien (other than as permitted by Section 9
hereof) under any indenture, mortgage, contract or other instrument to
which Lessee is a party or by which it is bound, and do not and will not
require any approval or consent of any trustee or holders of indebtedness
or obligations of Lessee, except such as have been duly obtained.
(c) Government Approvals. No consent or approval of, giving of
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notice to, registration with, or taking of any other action in respect of
or by, any Federal, state or local governmental authority or agency
(including, without limitation, the FAA) or other person is required with
respect to the execution, delivery and performance by Lessee of this Lease
or the other Operative Agreements or the consummation of any of the
transactions by Lessee contemplated hereby or thereby, or if any such
approval, notice, registration or action is required, it has been, or will
be, duly given or obtained prior to closing.
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(d) Location of Chief Executive Office. The chief executive office
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or principal place of business (as either of such terms is used in Article
9 of the Uniform Commercial Code) of Lessee is located at the address set
forth in Exhibit B to the Lease, and Lessee agrees to give Lessor prior
written notice of any relocation of the chief executive office or principal
place of business.
(e) Lessee's Selection. Lessee has selected the Aircraft and
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manufacturer thereof and all maintenance facilities required thereby or
hereby.
(f) Litigation. There are no suits or legal proceedings (including
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any administrative proceeding) pending or, to Lessee's knowledge,
threatened before any court or administrative agency against Lessee which,
if adversely determined, would have a material adverse effect upon its
financial condition or business or its ability to perform its obligations
hereunder, except as disclosed on an exhibit to the opinion of Lessee's
counsel required pursuant hereto.
(g) Financial Statements, Financial Conditions, Disclosures. The
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unaudited financial statements of Lessee in respect of the three month
period ended on June 30, 1989, as delivered to Lessor have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and present fairly
the financial position of Lessee as of such date, and as of such date
Lessee had no significant liabilities (contingent or otherwise) which are
not disclosed by, or reserved against in, such financial statements. There
has been no material adverse change in the financial position of Lessee
from that set forth in the financial statements referred to in this Section
6(g). The financial statements referred to in this Section 6(g) together
with all other documents furnished by or on behalf of Lessee to Lessor in
connection with the transactions contemplated hereby do not contain any
untrue statement of a material fact or omit a material fact necessary to
make the statements contained therein not misleading.
7. Net Lease; Lessor's Default; Limitation or Lessee's Remedies.
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This Lease is a net lease, and Lessee acknowledges and agrees that Lessee's
obligation to pay all Rent hereunder, and the rights of Lessor in and to such
Rent, shall be absolute and unconditional and shall not be subject to any
abatement, reduction, set-off, defense, counterclaim or recoupment for any
reason whatsoever, other than for a breach of Section 5(b). Except as otherwise
expressly provided herein and except with respect to a breach by Lessor of
Section 5(b), this Lease shall not terminate, nor shall the obligations of
Lessee be affected, by reason of any defect in or damage to, or any loss or
destruction of, the Aircraft or any part thereof from whatsoever cause, or the
interference with the use thereof by Lessor or any Person, or the invalidity or
unenforceability or lack of due authorization of this Lease or lack of right,
power or authority of Lessor to enter into this Lease, or for any other cause,
whether similar or dissimilar to the foregoing, any
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present or future law or regulation to the contrary notwithstanding, it being
the express intention of Lessor and Lessee that all Rent payable by Lessee
hereunder shall be, and continue to be, payable in all events unless the
obligation to pay the same shall be terminated pursuant to the express
provisions of this Lease. If Lessor shall breach any representation, warranty or
covenant contained herein, Lessee shall have no remedy against Lessor on account
thereof unless Lessee has given Lessor notice thereof and such breach has not
been cured within thirty (30) days thereafter.
8. Return of Aircraft
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(a) Condition Upon Return. Upon the expiration or termination of
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this Lease, the Lessee, at its own expense, will return the Aircraft to the
Lessor at any reasonable location chosen by the Lessor in the continental
United States, which is within 1,500 miles of Portland, OR, and in the
condition in which the Aircraft is required to be maintained pursuant to
Section 11 hereof, but with all logos or other identifying marks of the
Lessee removed in a workmanlike manner. If the Lessee desires to obtain for
its own use the U.S. "N" registration number that is on the Airframe, prior
to return, the Lessee, at its expense, shall make application to the FAA
for a new "N" number designated by Lessor, and shall have such new number
painted on the aircraft in such a location and to such specifications as
the Lessor shall direct. The Aircraft, upon redelivery pursuant hereto, (i)
shall be duly certified by the FAA as an airworthy aircraft, (ii) shall be
free and clear of all Liens, other than Lessor's Liens, and (iii) all
Engines shall have on average (i.e., the total number of hours divided by
the total number of engines) available operating hours until (y) the next
scheduled "hot section" inspection, and (z) next scheduled CAMP Inspection,
both of not less than 50% of the total operating hours respectively
available between such hot section inspection or CAMP Inspection.
(b) Lessee shall have the right to return to Lessor engines or parts
thereof different from the Engines leased to Lessee hereunder subject to
the following conditions. Any substituted engine or part thereof shall be
of the same manufacture and the same or improved utility, performance and
efficiency, shall be suitable for use on the Airframe and shall have a
value and utility at least equal to the Engine or part thereof leased
hereunder and shall otherwise comply with the return conditions set forth
in (a) above. Upon return Lessee shall transfer good and marketable title
to such substitute engine or part thereof, free and clear of all
encumbrances, evidenced by a warranty ▇▇▇▇ of sale and supported by an
opinion of counsel as to the absence of recorded liens in form and
substance satisfactory to Lessor. Upon receipt of such ▇▇▇▇ of sale and
opinion of counsel, and compliance with all other conditions set forth
herein, Lessor shall transfer to Lessee title to the Engine or part thereof
for which substitution is being made as is, where is and with all faults,
without warranty and without recourse as to condition, but shall provide
Lessee with a ▇▇▇▇ of sale which provides a warranty of ownership and
freedom from Lessor's Liens.
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(c) In the event that such Engines do not meet the conditions set
forth in paragraph (a) (iii) hereinabove, Lessee shall pay Lessor an amount
equal to the sum of (i) the product of: the current estimated cost of the
next scheduled hot section inspection (including in such estimated cost,
all required replacement of life limited parts) multiplied by the fraction
wherein the numerator shall be the remainder (0 if negative) of (x) the
actual number of hours of operations since the previous hot section
inspection for both Engines, added together, minus (y) the total operating
hours allowable between hot section inspections, and the denominator shall
be the total operating hours allowable between hot section inspections,
plus (ii) the product of: the current estimated cost of the next scheduled
CAMP inspection (including in such estimated cost, all required replacement
of life limited parts) multiplied by the fraction wherein the numerator
shall be the remainder (0 if negative) of (x) the actual number of hours of
operations since the previous CAMP inspection for both Engines, added
together minus (y) the total operating hours allowable between CAMP
inspections, and the denominator shall be the total operating hours
allowable between CAMP inspections. All prorated inspection charges, if
any, shall be payable as Supplemental Rent and shall be due upon
presentation to Lessee of an invoice setting forth in reasonable detail,
the calculation of such amounts due including the names of all sources used
for the required cost estimates. Unless both Lessor and Lessee agree to
alternative source(s), the manufacturer of the Engines shall be used as the
source for all cost estimates.
(d) Fuel, Manuals. Upon the return of the Airframe in accordance
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with this Section 8(d), (i) Lessee shall cause each fuel tank to contain
the same quantity of fuel as was contained in such tanks when such Airframe
was delivered to Lessee on the Delivery Date (which shall be presumed to be
50 percent (50%) of full capacity unless otherwise specified on the
Delivery Date) or, in the case of differences in such quantity, an
appropriate adjustment will be made by payment, at the then current market
price of fuel by Lessee to Lessor, or Lessor to Lessee, as appropriate, and
(ii) Lessee shall deliver to Lessor all logs, manuals and data and
inspection, modification and overhaul records required to be maintained
with respect thereto under applicable rules and regulations of the FAA.
(e) Propellers. The provisions of paragraphs (a)(iii) (but with
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respect to scheduled overhauls rather than hot-section or CAMP
inspections), (b) and (c) of this Section 8 shall be deemed to apply to the
Propellers with similar effect as provided therein to Engines.
(f) Delivery Receipt. Upon the return of the Aircraft to Lessor in
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accordance with the provisions of this Lease, the parties shall execute a
delivery receipt whereby Lessor acknowledges its acceptance of the Aircraft
and that the aircraft meets the conditions specified in the Lease for
return. Following such redelivery, Lessee shall have no further obligation
to Lessor in respect of the condition of the Aircraft.
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9. Liens
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Lessee will not directly or indirectly create, incur, assume or suffer to
exist any mortgage, pledge, lien, charge, encumbrance, lease, security interest
or claim ("Lien" or "Liens") on or with respect to the Airframe, the Engines or
any Part thereof, Lessor's title thereto or any interest of Lessor therein (and
Lessee will promptly, at its own expense, take such action as may be necessary
duly to discharge any such Lien), except (a) the respective rights of Lessor and
Lessee as herein provided, (b) the rights of others under agreements or
arrangements to the extent expressly provided by the terms of Sections 11 and 16
hereof, (c) Lessor's Liens, (d) Liens for taxes either not yet due or being
contested by Lessee (or any Permitted Sublessee) in good faith (and for the
payment of which adequate reserves in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles have been provided), with due diligence and by appropriate
proceedings so long as such proceedings do not involve any danger of sale,
forfeiture or loss of the Airframe or any Engine or interest therein, (e)
material supplier's mechanic's, worker's, repairer's, employee's or other like
Liens arising in the ordinary course of business for amounts and payment of
which is either not yet delinquent or is being contested in good faith (and for,
the payment of which adequate reserves in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles have been provided) so long as such proceedings do not
involve any danger of the sale, forfeiture or loss of the Airframe or any Engine
or interest therein, and (f) Liens arising out of judgments or awards against
Lessee with respect to which at the time an appeal or proceeding for review
shall be progressing and there shall have been secured a stay of execution
pending such appeal or proceeding for review.
10. Taxes
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Lessee agrees to pay and to indemnify Lessor for, and hold Lessor harmless
from and against, all license and registration fees, income franchise, receipts,
sales, use, excise, personal property, ad valorem, value added, leasing, leasing
use, stamp, landing, airport use or other taxes, levies, imports, duties,
charges, or withholdings of any nature, together with any penalties, fines or
interest thereon ("Impositions"), arising out of the transactions contemplated
by this Lease and imposed against Lessor, Lessee or the Aircraft, the Airframe,
the Engines or any Part thereof by any Federal, state, local or foreign
government or other taxing authority upon or with respect to the Aircraft, the
Airframe, the Engines, or any Part thereof or upon the sale, purchase,
ownership, delivery, leasing, possession, use, operation, return, transfer or
other disposition thereof or upon or with respect to this Lease, unless, and
only to the extent that, Lessee shall have given to Lessor written notice of any
such Imposition, which notice shall state that such Imposition is being
contested by Lessee in good faith with due diligence and by appropriate
proceedings and independent counsel selected by Lessee and reasonably acceptable
to Lessor shall not have determined in his opinion that the nonpayment of any
such tax or the contest of any such payment in such proceedings involves a
danger of sale, forfeiture or loss of the Airframe or any Engine or interest
therein. If a claim is made against Lessee or Lessor for any imposition, the
party receiving notice of such claim shall promptly notify the other, but the
failure of either party to so notify the other shall not relieve Lessee of its
obligation under this Section to
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indemnify Lessor, unless such failure prevents or impairs contest of such claim.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Lessee shall have no
liability for (i) Impositions on, based on, or measured by or with respect to
net income or receipts, gross income, capital, net worth, franchise, or conduct
of business of Lessor (other than any taxes in the nature of sales, use, value
added, or similar taxes), (ii) Impositions imposed in connection with any
voluntary or involuntary sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition by
Lessor except to the extent such transfer is taken in connection with or by
reason of any Event of Default that has occurred and is continuing or any
exercise of the remedies as provided under Section 19 of this Lease, (iii)
Impositions to the extent incurred or imposed in respect of any period after (A)
the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease with respect to the Aircraft
and (B) delivery of possession of the Aircraft to Lessor pursuant to the terms
of the Lease upon such expiration or termination or upon commencement of Lessor
requested work pursuant to Section 8(e) of this Lease following expiration or
termination, (iv) Impositions which result from Lessor's engaging in
transactions other than those permitted or contemplated by this Lease, (v)
Impositions which have been included in Cost or Capitalized Cost, and (vi)
Impositions dealt with in Section 17 hereof.
11. Registration, Maintenance and Operation; Compliance and Use; Replacement
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Parts; Additions; Aircraft Marking
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(a) Registration, Maintenance and Operation. Lessee, directly or through
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any Permitted Sublessee, at its own cost and expense, shall (i) cause the
Aircraft to be duly registered under the Federal Aviation Act at all times
from and after the Delivery Date in the name of Lessor except as otherwise
required by the FAA, (ii) maintain, inspect, service, repair, overhaul and
test the Airframe and each Engine in the same manner and with the same care
used by Lessee (or Permitted Sublessee if applicable) with respect to
similar aircraft and engines owned by Lessee (or Permitted Sublessee if
applicable) and utilized in similar circumstances, and in accordance with
(w) all maintenance manuals initially furnished with the Aircraft,
including any subsequent amendments or supplements to such manuals issued
by the manufacturer from time to time, (x) Lessee's (or any Permitted
Sublessee's) FAA approved maintenance program, (y) all "airworthiness
alerts" and Airworthiness Directives issued by the FAA or similar
regulatory agency having jurisdictional authority, and (z) incorporate all
"mandatory" or "alert service" bulletins published by the Airframe or
Engine or component manufacturer; (iii) maintain all records, logs and
other materials required by the FAA to be maintained in respect of the
avionics, Airframe and each Engine or by the manufacturer thereof for
enforcement of any warranties; (iv) promptly furnish to Lessor such
information as may be required to enable Lessor to file any reports
required by any governmental authority as a result of Lessor's ownership of
the Aircraft; and (v) operate the Aircraft exclusively within the United
States of America and Canada. All maintenance procedures required by this
Section 11(a) shall be undertaken and completed only by properly trained,
licensed, and certified maintenance sources and maintenance personnel, so
as to keep the Airframe and each Engine in as good operating condition as
when delivered to Lessee hereunder, ordinary wear and tear excepted, and
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so as to keep the Aircraft in such operating condition as may be necessary
to enable the airworthiness certification of such Aircraft to be maintained
in good standing at all times under the Federal Aviation Act.
(b) Compliance and Use. Lessee agrees that the Aircraft will be
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maintained, used and operated in compliance with any and all statutes,
laws, ordinances, regulations and mandatory standards or directives issued
by any governmental agency applicable to the maintenance, use or operation
thereof, in compliance with any airworthiness certificate, license or
registration relating to the Aircraft issued by any agency and in a manner
that does not modify or impair any existing warranties on the Aircraft or
any part thereof. Lessee will, and will cause any Permitted Sublessee to,
operate the Aircraft solely in the conduct of its business and not operate
or permit the Aircraft to be operated (i) at any time or in any geographic
area when insurance required by the provision of Section 14 hereof shall
not be in effect, or (ii) in a manner wherein the predominance of use
during any consecutive twelve month period would be for purposes other than
transportation for Lessee, or any Permitted Sublessee, or in a manner, for
any time period, such that Lessor (or a third party not permitted by the
terms of this Lease) shall be deemed to have "operational control" of the
Aircraft. Throughout the Term of this Lease, the possession, use and
maintenance of the Aircraft shall be at the sole risk and expense of Lessee
and the Aircraft shall be based at the Principal Location set forth in
Exhibit B. In no event will the Aircraft be principally based outside the
United States. At all times the Aircraft will be operated only by duly-
qualified, currently-certified pilots or pilots possessing the minimum
total pilot hours required for certification by the FAA and shall not be
used for the transport of contraband.
(c) Replacement Parts. Lessee, directly or through any Permitted
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Sublessee, at no cost or expense to Lessor, will promptly replace all parts
which may from time to time become worn out, lost, stolen, destroyed,
seized, confiscated, damaged beyond repair or permanently rendered or
declared unfit for use for any reason whatsoever (such substituted Parts,
when intended to be permanent replacement Parts are hereinafter called
"Replacement Parts"). In addition, in the ordinary course of maintenance,
service, repair, overhaul or testing, Lessee may, directly, or through any
Permitted Sublessee, at no cost and expense to Lessor, remove serviceable
Parts, provided that such serviceable Parts shall be replaced as promptly
as practicable. All Replacement Parts shall be free and clear of all Liens
and shall be in as good operating condition as, and shall have a value and
utility at least equal to, the Parts replaced assuming such replaced Parts
were in the condition and repair required to be maintained by the terms
hereof. All Parts at any time removed from the Airframe or any Engine shall
remain the property of the Lessor, no matter where located, until such time
as such Parts shall be replaced by Parts which have been incorporated or
installed in or attached to the Airframe or such Engine and which meet the
requirements for Replacement Parts specified above. Immediately upon any
Replacement Part becoming incorporated or installed in or attached to the
Airframe or any Engine as above provided, without further act, (i) title to
the removed Part shall thereupon vest in Lessee, free and clear of all
rights
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of Lessor and shall no longer be deemed a Part hereunder, (ii) title to
such Replacement Part shall thereupon vest in Lessor, and (iii) such
Replacement Part shall become subject to this Lease and be deemed part of
the Airframe or Engine, as the case may be, for all purposes hereof to the
same extent as the Parts originally incorporated or installed in or
attached to the Airframe or such Engine. Lessee or Permitted Sublessee may
use temporary replacement parts provided that such parts are replaced with,
or become, Replacement Parts, as soon as practicable.
(d) Additions, Discretionary Modification. Lessee (or any Permitted
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Sublessee), at is own expense, may from time to time make such alterations
and modification in and additions (any part so added is herein referred to
as an "Addition") to the Airframe, or any Engine as Lessee (or any
Permitted Sublessee) may deem desirable in the proper conduct of its
business, including removal of Parts which Lessee (or any Sublessee) deems
to be obsolete or no longer suitable or appropriate for use on the
Airframe, or such Engine; provided that no such alteration, modification,
removal or addition impairs the condition or airworthiness of the Airframe
or such Engine or diminishes the value or utility of the Airframe or such
Engine below the value or utility thereof immediately prior to such
alteration, modification, or addition assuming the Airframe or such Engine
was then in the condition required to be maintained by the terms of this
Lease. Lessee agrees to notify Lessor in writing thirty (30) days prior to
making any change in the configuration (other than changes in configuration
mandated by the FAA) of the Aircraft from that in effect at the time the
Aircraft is accepted by Lessee hereunder, and in the event of such change
or modification of configuration, upon the request of Lessor to restore the
Aircraft to the configuration in effect on the Delivery Date, or at
Lessor's option to pay Lessor an amount equal to the reasonable cost of
such restoration. All Additions incorporated or installed in or attached or
added to the Airframe or an Engine as the result of such alteration,
modification or addition (except those Parts which Lessee has leased from
others and which may be removed by Lessee pursuant to the next sentence)
shall, without further act, become the property of, and title thereto shall
vest in, Lessor. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, Lessee (or any
Permitted Sublessee) may, at any time during the Term, so long as no
Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, remove
or suffer to be removed any Addition provided that such Addition (i) is in
addition to, and not in replacement of or substitution for, any Part
originally incorporated or installed in or attached to such Airframe or any
Engine at the time of delivery thereof hereunder or any Part in replacement
of or substitution for any such Part, (ii) is not required to be
incorporated or installed in or attached or added to the Airframe or any
Engine pursuant to the terms of this Section 11 and (iii) can be removed
from the Airframe or such Engine without impairing the airworthiness or
diminishing the value and utility of the Airframe or such Engine which the
Airframe or such Engine would have had at such time had such alteration,
modification or addition not occurred. Upon the removal thereof as provided
above, such Addition shall no longer be deemed the property of Lessor or
part of the Airframe or Engine from which it was removed and shall become
the property of Lessee (or, if applicable, any Permitted Sublessee). Any
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addition not so removed prior to return of the Aircraft shall remain the
property of Lessor.
(e) Aircraft Marking. Lessee agrees, at its own cost and expense, to
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(i) cause the Airframe and the Engines to be kept numbered with the
identification or serial numbers specified in Schedule 1 to this Lease;
(ii) prominently display on the Aircraft that N number, and only that N
number, specified in Schedule 1; and (iii) at Lessor's request, affix and
maintain in the Airframe adjacent to the airworthiness certificate and on
each Engine a name plate naming Lessor as owner and identifying the rights
under this Lease of Lessor. Lessee will replace promptly any such name
plate which may be removed, defaced or destroyed. Lessee may cause the
Aircraft to be painted in the livery and with the logo of the Lessee. The
reference to Lessee in this paragraph shall also refer to any Permitted
Sublessee.
12. Inspection
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Lessor shall have the right, but not the duty, to inspect the Aircraft at
any reasonable time wherever located. In the event Lessor desires to inspect the
Aircraft, Lessee shall make the Aircraft and Lessee's records pertaining the
Aircraft available to Lessor for inspection, at a time which does not interfere
with the operation of the Aircraft by Lessee (or Permitted Sublessee) and is
acceptable to all parties.
13. Loss or Destruction; Requisition of Use
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(a) Event of Loss with Respect to the Aircraft. Upon the occurrence
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of an Event or Loss with respect to the Airframe, or any Engine (whether or
not then installed on such Airframe), Lessee shall notify Lessor thereof
within fifteen (15) days of the date thereof. On the Basic Rent Date next
following the date of an Event of Loss with respect to the Airframe or the
Airframe and any Engines (or, if such Event of Loss occurs less than thirty
(30) days prior to the next Basic Rent Date within thirty (30) days after
such Event of Loss), Lessee shall pay to Lessor an amount ("Event of Loss
Payment") equal to the Casualty Value of the Aircraft determined as of the
date set forth in the Casualty Value schedule which is the date, or which
immediately precedes the date, as the case may be, of the Event of Loss,
together with any Rent then due, prorated to the date of payment, plus
interest, if any, on such sum as provided in Section 3(c)(iii) from the
date due to the date of payment. Upon making such Casualty Value payment in
respect thereto and paying all Rent due and owing with respect thereto,
Lessee's obligation to pay further Basic Rent for the Aircraft for the
period commencing subsequent to such Event of Loss shall cease, but
Lessee's obligation to pay Supplemental Rent, if any, for the Aircraft
shall remain unchanged. Following Payment of the Event of Loss payment in
accordance with the provisions of this Section 13(a), Lessor shall transfer
title to the Airframe and the Engines (whether or not then installed on the
Airframe) to Lessee unless title thereto is required to be conveyed to an
insurance carrier in order to settle an insurance claim relating to the
Event of Loss giving rise to such payment. Such transfer shall furthermore
be made in accordance with the provisions of Section 22(h). Following such
transfer, Lessee shall have the right to receive any and all amounts
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payable by all Persons in respect of the Aircraft and the Engines and shall
be entitled to recover possession of the Aircraft unless possession thereof
is required to be delivered to an insurance carrier in order to settle an
insurance claim relating to the Event of Loss. Lessor shall also return to
Lessee unearned Basic Rent (that portion of Basic Rent paid by Lessee for
the period following the date the Casualty Value is received by Lessor to
the next Basic Rent Date, if any).
With respect to a Requisition of Use of the Airframe or the Airframe
and the Engines then installed thereon, Lessor agrees that after Lessor has
received the Event of Loss Payment, Lessee shall receive and retain all
amounts paid by any governmental authority up to the Event of Loss Payment
paid by Lessee to Lessor hereunder, and any excess shall be paid over and
retained by Lessor; and Lessor shall transfer title to any Engine not
installed on the Airframe to Lessee immediately upon receipt of the Event
of Loss Payment. Such transfer shall furthermore be made in accordance with
the provisions of Section 22(h). Lessor shall be under no duty to Lessee to
pursue any claim against any governmental authority, but Lessee may at is
own cost and expense pursue the same.
(b) Event of Loss with Respect to an Engine. Notwithstanding anything
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in (a) above to the contrary, upon the occurrence of an Event of Loss with
respect to an Engine whether or not said Engine is then installed on the
Airframe under circumstances in which there has not occurred an Event of
Loss with respect to the Airframe, Lessee directly, or by any Permitted
Sublessee, shall give Lessor and Lender, if any, prompt written notice
thereof and shall, within thirty (30) days after the occurrence of such
Event of Loss, duly convey to Lessor, as replacement for the Engine with
respect to which such Event of Loss occurred, title to a similar engine of
the same make and model number as that suffering the Event of Loss, free
and clear of all Liens and having a value and utility at least equal to,
and being in as good operating condition as, the Engine with respect to
which such Event of Loss occurred, assuming such Engine was of the value
and utility and in the condition and repair required by the terms hereof
immediately prior to the occurrence of such Event of Loss. Prior to or at
the time of any such conveyance, Lessee, at its own expense, will furnish
Lessor with such documents to evidence such conveyance as Lessor shall
reasonably request, including, without limitation, a ▇▇▇▇ of sale and
opinion of counsel. Upon full compliance by Lessee with the terms of this
Section 13(b), Lessor will transfer to Lessee title to the Engine with
respect to which such Event of Loss occurred. such transfer shall
furthermore be made in accordance with the provisions of Section 22(h). For
all purposes hereof, each such replacement Engine shall, after such
conveyance, be deemed part of the property leased hereunder, shall be
deemed an "Engine" as defined herein and shall be deemed part of the
Aircraft. No Event of Loss with respect to an Engine under the
circumstances contemplated by the terms of this Section 13(b) shall result
in any reduction in or delay in payment of Basic Rent.
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(c) Risk of Loss; No Release of Obligations. Lessee shall bear the
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risk of loss and shall not be released from its obligations hereunder in
the event of any damage to the Airframe, the Engines or any Part thereof or
any Event of Loss relating thereto.
(d) Application of Proceeds in an Event of Loss. Provided no Event of
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Default shall exist, it is agreed that all insurance payments received at
the result of the occurrence of an Event of Loss with respect to the
Airframe and any installed Engine will be applied in reduction of the
Lessee's obligation to pay the Event of Loss Payment, if not already paid
by the Lessee and the balance, if any, of such payment remaining thereafter
will be paid over to, or retained by, Lessee; and any amount payable to
Lessee shall not be paid to Lessee if at the time of such payment an Event
of Default shall have occured and be continuing, but shall be held by the
Lessor as security for the obligations of Lessee under this Lease and such
amount shall be paid to Lessee at such time as there no longer exists any
Event of Default.
14. Insurance
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(a) Required Insurance. Lessee will at all times keep the Aircraft
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fully insured against such perils and risks as are customarily insured
against by owners or operators of similar equipment engaged in the same or
similar business, similarly situated with Lessee (or if applicable,
Permitted Sublessee). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
Lessee agrees at its own expense to effect the following insurance
throughout the term hereof:
(i) "All Risk" Aviation Hull insurance including comprehensive
ground and flight coverage, which shall be at least equal to the
Casualty Value of the Aircraft;
(ii) Aviation Allied Perils insurance covering hull and public
liability and insuring against strikes, riots, civil commotions or
labor disturbances, any malicious act or act of sabotage, hi-jacking
or any unlawful seizure or wrongful exercise of control of the
Aircraft or crew in flight (including any attempt at such seizure or
control) made by any person or persons on board the Aircraft acting
without the consent of the Lessor or Lessee when the Aircraft is
operated in the United States or Canada. In the event the Aircraft is
operated at any time for any reason outside of the United States or
Canada, Lessee shall provide and maintain full Aviation War and Allied
Perils insurance covering hull and public liability insuring against
the following perils: war, invasion, acts of foreign enemies,
hostilities (whether war be declared or not), civil war, rebellion,
revolution, insurrection, martial law, military or usurped power or
attempts at usurpation of power, strikes, riots, civil commotions or
labor disturbances, any act of one or more Persons (whether or not
agents of a sovereign power) for political or terrorist purposes and
whether the loss or damage resulting therefrom is accidental or
intentional, any malicious act or act of sabotage, confiscation,
nationalization, seizure, restraint,
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detention, appropriation, requisition for title or use by or under the
order of any government (whether civil military or de facto), other
than the United States of America, or public or local authority,
hi-jacking or any unlawful seizure or wrongful exercise of control of
the Aircraft or crew in flight (including any attempt at such seizure
or control) made by any person or persons on board the Aircraft acting
without the consent of the Lessor or Lessee;
(iii) "All Risk" insurance with respect to any Engine(s) and/or Parts
furnished hereunder or in relation to the Aircraft, while such items
are removed from the Aircraft; and
(iv) Aircraft Liability insurance including bodily injury, property
damage, passenger liability and contractual liability insurance (but
excluding manufacturer's products and completed operations exposures),
which shall protect and indemnify Lessee against any claims arising in
connection with any loss, damage or injury arising out of any
occurrence, cause or operations anywhere in the world and/or
operations incidental thereto in the amount of at least $100,000,000
combined single limit per occurrence.
(b) Special Requirements as to Insurers, Form and Content. All such
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insurance taken out of or effected pursuant to the provisions hereof shall
be subject to the following:
(i) Lessee will place all insurance with insurers or aviation
underwriting groups which are substantially similar in reputation and
financial responsibility and condition to insurers or aviation
underwriting groups used by a majority of United States Group II and
III Airlines as defined by the Department of Transportation in 14 CFR
241 or other insurers or aviation underwriting groups reasonably
satisfactory to Lessor; and all insurance policies shall provide that
they are payable in U.S. dollars and shall provide for a deductible
amount not in excess of $200,000;
(ii) each policy shall provide that it will not lapse (other than by
expiration of the policy), terminate, be cancelled or materially
modified without thirty (30) days prior written notice to Lessor
(except in the case of Allied Perils or War Risk coverage the period
shall be 7 days or such shorter period from the date of notice as is
customary in the aviation insurance market), and that there shall be
no recourse against Lessor for payment of premiums, commissions or
other consents;
(iii) all insurance shall insure the interests of Lessor regardless
of any breach or violation by any party or entity (other than Lessor)
of any warranties, declarations or conditions contained in such
policies;
(iv) all insurance shall provide that all provisions, except the
limit of liability, shall operate as if there were a separate policy
covering each insured;
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(v) all insurance shall name Lessee and Lessor as additional insureds
and loss payees as their respective interests may appear;
(vi) all insurance shall be primary and without the right of
contribution of other insurance which may be available to or by
Lessor;
(vii) all insurance shall contain a waiver of subrogation in favor of
Lessor providing that insurers will not seek to recover claim payment
from Lessor via subrogation;
(viii) insurers shall waive any right to set off, recoup,
counterclaim, or otherwise deduct whether by attachment or otherwise,
any payment due or to become due on any required insurance; and
(ix) each policy shall be endorsed with a U.S.A. "Service of Suit"
clause if insurance is placed with insurers domiciled outside of the
United States.
(c) Evidence of Insurance. Lessee shall deliver to Lessor, through an
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insurer authorized representative, prior to the commencement of this Lease,
and prior to any policy expiration date, written evidence of such insurance
satisfactory to Lessor.
(d) Prosecution of Claims. If an Event of Default exists or if the
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Event of Loss Payment has not been made when due, Lessor is hereby
authorized, but not required in its own name and/or Lessee's name to
demand, collect, receipt for, and prosecute all necessary actions in the
courts to recover any and all insurance moneys which may become due and
payable under any insurance. An insured claim payment not exceeding
$200,000 shall be payable to Lessee for the repair, salvage or other
charges involved in such claim provided, however, that if there exists an
Event of Default any insured claim payment shall be payable to Lessor. Any
insured claim payment exceeding $200,000 whether or not an Event of Default
may exist shall be payable to Lessor.
15. Indemnification
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Lessee assumes liability for and hereby agrees to indemnify, protect, save
and keep harmless Lessor from and against any and all liabilities, obligations,
losses, damages, penalties, claims (including, without limitation, claims
involving or alleging Lessor's negligence and claims involving strict or
absolute liability in tort), actions, suits, costs, expenses and disbursements
(including, without limitation, legal fees and expenses) of any kind and nature
whatsoever excluding, however, impositions and claims involving taxes under
Sections 10 and 17 ("Claim(s)") which may be imposed on, incurred by or asserted
against Lessor, whether or not Lessor shall also be indemnified as to any such
Claim by any other Person, in any way relating to or arising out of this Lease
or any documents contemplated hereby, or the performance or enforcement of any
of the terms hereof or thereof, or in
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any way relating to or arising out of the manufacture, purchase, acceptance,
rejection, ownership, delivery, lease, sublease, possession, use, operation,
maintenance, condition, registration, sale, return, storage or other disposition
of the Aircraft or any part thereof or any accident in connection therewith
(including, without limitation, latent and other defects, whether or not
discoverable and any claim for patent, trademark or copyright infringement);
provided, however, that Lessee shall not be required to indemnify Lessor for (a)
any Claim in respect of the Aircraft arising after possession of the Aircraft
has been re-delivered to Lessor in accordance with Section 8 hereof, or (b) any
Claim resulting from acts which would constitute the willful misconduct or
active negligence of Lessor or (c) any Claim by Lessee against Lessor for breach
of this Lease. If any Claim is made against Lessee or Lessor, the party
receiving notice of such Claim shall promptly notify the other, but the failure
of the party receiving notice to so notify the other shall not relieve Lessee of
any obligation hereunder, unless such failure detrimentally affects Lessee's
ability to defend such claim. LESSEE AGREES THAT LESSOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO
LESSEE FOR ANY CLAIM CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE INADEQUACY OF THE
AIRCRAFT OR ANY PART THEREOF FOR ANY PURPOSE OR ANY DEFICIENCY OR DEFECT
THEREIN, THE USE, MAINTENANCE OR ANY SERVICING OR ADJUSTMENTS THERETO, OR ANY
DELAY IN PROVIDING OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE ANY OF THE FOREGOING, OR ANY
INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF SERVICE OR USE THEREOF, OR ANY LOSS OF BUSINESS, ALL OF
WHICH SHALL BE THE RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY OF LESSEE.
The liability of Lessee to make indemnification payments pursuant to the
Section 15 shall, notwithstanding any expiration or termination of this Lease,
continue to exist until such indemnity payments are made by Lessee in full.
16. Sublease; Possession
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Lessee shall not sublease, or otherwise in any manner deliver, relinquish
or transfer possession of the Airframe or any Engine leased hereunder to any
Person without Lessor's prior written consent (which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed), provided, however, so long as Lessee shall
comply or cause the compliance with the provisions of section 14 hereof, Lessee
or any Permitted Sublessee may, without the prior written consent of Lessor
unless otherwise specifically provided;
(a) (i) subject the Airframe or any Engine to the United States Civil
Reserve Air Fleet Program or contracts with the United States Government,
or (ii) enter into a wet lease under which Lessee or a Permitted Sublessee
has effective control of the Aircraft in the ordinary course of Lessee's or
such Permitted Sublessee's business which shall not be considered a
transfer of possession hereunder;
(b) deliver possession of the Aircraft, the Airframe, any Engine or
any Part thereof to the manufacturer thereof for testing or other similar
purposes or to any organization for services, repair, maintenance or
overhaul work on the Aircraft, the Airframe or such Engine or any Part
thereof or for alterations or modifications in or additions to the
Aircraft, the Airframe or such Engine, to the extent required or permitted
by the terms of this Lease;
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(c) install an Engine on an Airframe owned by or leased to Lessee or a
Permitted Sublessee or purchased by Lessee or such Permitted Sublessee
subject to a lease, conditional sale or other security agreement, provided
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that such Airframe is free and clear of all Liens except the rights of the
parties to the lease or conditional sale or other security agreement
covering such Airframe and such Liens as are permitted by Section 9 and
within a reasonable time after a request by Lessor, Lessee will notify the
requesting entity of the location of the Engine;
(d) transfer possession of the Airframe and/or any Engine or Engines
to the United States of America or any instrumentality or agency thereof in
accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations or orders, provided
that such transfer of possession does not continue beyond the Expiration
Date;
(e) so long as no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and
be continuing, sublease the Airframe and/or any Engine or Engines to any
Permitted Sublessee listed on Exhibit G hereto;
provided that (i) the rights of any transferee who received possession by reason
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of a transfer permitted by this Section (other than the transfer of an Engine
which is deemed an Event of Loss), and any sublease permitted by this Section
16, shall be subject and subordinate to all the terms of this Lease, and Lessee
shall remain primarily liable hereunder for the performance of all of the terms
of this Lease to the same extent as if such sublease or transfer had not
occurred, (ii) any such sublease shall include provisions for the use,
maintenance and insurance of the Aircraft at least as favorable to the sublessor
as those contained in this Lease benefiting Lessor, and (iii) any such
instrument of transfer or sublease shall contain provisions pursuant to which
the Airframe or an Engine shall not be operated, used or located, or suffered to
be operated, used or located (x) outside the United States or Canada or
principally located outside the United States unless such Airframe or Engine is
operated or used by the government of the United States and such government
assumes liability for any damages, loss, destruction or failure to return
possession of such Airframe or Engine at the end of the term of such contract or
for injury to persons or damage to property of others arising out of such use,
(y) at any time in any country with which the United States Government does not
maintain at such time diplomatic relations or (z) at any time in any area
excluded from coverage by any insurance required by the terms of Section 14
hereof.
In the event Lessor shall have received from the lessor or secured party of
any Airframe leased to the Lessee or a Permitted Sublessee or purchased by the
Lessee or a Permitted Sublessee subject to a conditional sale or other security
agreement, a written agreement which provides that the lessor or secured party
under such agreement shall not acquire or claim any right, title or interest in
any Engine, and the lease or conditional sale or other security agreement
covering such Airframe also covers an engine or engines owned by the lessor
under such lease or subject to a security interest in favor of such secured
party under such conditional sale or other security agreement, Lessor
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hereby agrees for the benefit of such lessor or secured party that Lessor will
not acquire or claim, as the result of such engine being installed on the
Airframe at any time while such engine is owned by such lessor or is subject to
such conditional sale or other security agreement or security interest in favor
of such secured party, any right, title, or interest in such engine. The
existence of a clause substantially similar to this clause in such lease,
conditional sale or other security agreement whereby the Lessor or secured
party, as the case may be, is substituted for Lessor shall suffice as the
required written agreement.
17. Tax Treatment; Special Tax Indemnification
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(a) This Lease has been entered into on the assumption that the Lessor
will have the following tax consequences (herein referred to as "Assumed
Tax Consequences"):
(i) for tax purposes, the transaction contemplated by this Lease will
be treated as a true lease, the Lessor will be treated as the owner
and lessor of the Aircraft, and Lessee will be treated as lessee of
the Aircraft;
(ii) in the hands of Lessor, the Aircraft will constitute "recovery
property" which is "7-year property" within the meaning of Section 168
of the Code;
(iii) Lessor will be entitled to depreciation deductions under
Section 168 of the Code, with respect to at least 100% of Equipment
Cost, salvage value will be zero for such purposes, the full amount of
such depreciation deductions ("Depreciation Deductions") will be
allowed to Lessor beginning in the year placed in service by Lessor,
and there will be no recapture of such Depreciation Deductions by
Lessor;
(iv) the amounts of interest payable on any financing relating to the
Aircraft ("Interest Deductions") shall be deductible under Section 163
of the Code on an accrual basis;
(v) maintenance of the Aircraft, equipment changes and replacement of
Parts in the Aircraft by Lessee will not result in any tax
consequences to Lessor;
(vi) Lessor's combined Federal, state and local tax rate for items of
ordinary income is 34%;
(vii) Lessee's payments of Rent with respect to the Aircraft will
constitute rental income to Lessor, for tax purposes, in the amounts
and for the respective periods determined on the assumption that such
amounts will be includable in Lessor's income, for tax purposes, as
they accrue under the Lease and that such amounts will be the only
income to be realized by the Lessor for tax purposes, from or with
respect to the Aircraft under this Lease, except for Supplemental Rent
and indemnity payments made to Lessor pursuant to
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this Section, all of which shall be includable in Lessor's income for
tax purposes only if and when they are actually paid to Lessor; and
(viii) Lessor may amortize ratably the transaction expenses which it
incurs in connection with entering into this Lease ("Amortization
Deductions") over a period not longer than the Term.
(b) If by reason of Lessee's acts or omissions Lessor shall not be
entitled to claim or shall lose all or any portion of Depreciation Deductions,
Amortization Deductions or Interest Deductions, as set forth in the Assumed Tax
Consequences, or (i) any Depreciation Deductions are recaptured pursuant to
Section 1245 of the Code or any similar provision, or (ii) the Internal Revenue
Service, any state taxing authority or any court shall conclude that the tax
consequences of this Lease differ in any respect from the Assumed Tax
Consequences (each of the foregoing events being referred to hereinafter as a
"Loss"), then, unless excused by the provisions of Section 17(c) hereof, Lessee
will pay to Lessor, on an After Tax Basis, an amount sufficient to maintain the
Lessor's Net Economic Return, after taking into account additions to tax payable
by Lessor with respect to such Loss, and any tax liabilities incurred by Lessor
in respect of the receipt of such amount, plus, on an After-Tax Basis, any
interest and penalties payable to the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing
authorities with regard to such Loss. Except as otherwise provided in Section
17(e), all amounts payable to Lessor hereunder shall be paid promptly and in any
event within 30 days after receipt by Lessee of a written demand therefore,
accompanied by a written statement describing in reasonable detail the Loss in
question at the computation of the amount so payable.
(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Section 17,
any Loss which would otherwise be indemnified by Lessee under such Section 17
shall not be subject to indemnification to the extent that such Loss is a direct
result of the occurrence of any of the following events:
(i) a voluntary or involuntary transfer or other disposition by Lessor of
the Aircraft, other than any such transfer following an Event of Default;
(ii) failure of Lessor to claim all or any portion of the Depreciation
Deductions, the Amortization Deductions, the Interest Deductions, or any
other Federal income tax benefits described in the Assumed Tax Consequences
unless (a) the claim of any such benefit would be inconsistent with any
prior audit adjustment by the Internal Revenue service pursuant to the
context provisions of this Section 17; (b) Lessor shall have furnished
Lessee, at Lessee's sole cost and expense, with an opinion of Lessor's tax
counsel to the effect that a basis, as set forth in ABA Formal Opinion 85-
352, does not exist for such claim or (c) such failure to claim is caused
by a failure of Lessee to take action or provide information to Lessor
required or permitted hereunder;
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(iii) failure of Lessor to have sufficient gross income to benefit to the
fullest extent from the Depreciation Deductions or the Interest Deductions;
(iv) breach of any of Lessor's representations, warranties or covenants
contained in this Lease, or willful misconduct or gross negligence of
Lessor;
(v) an event which causes Lessee or its insurer to pay the Casualty Value
if such Casualty Value is paid in full;
(vi) the failure of Lessor to take timely action in contesting a claim
made by any taxing authority with respect to the disallowance of any Tax
benefits in such failure shall preclude the right of Lessor to contest such
claim and if such failure was not caused by Lessee's failure to request
action by Lessor after timely receipt of notice from Lessor or to otherwise
comply with the obligations under the contest provisions of this Section;
(vii) the failure of the Lease to constitute a "true lease" for Federal
income tax purposes other than by reason of any act of commission or
omission, any misrepresentations, breach of any agreement, covenant or
warranty by Lessee contained herein or in any related document, any
modification, improvement, alteration, repair, maintenance or addition of
or to the Aircraft or any part thereof, or any disposition of the Aircraft
or any part thereof, or any damage to, destruction of, theft, requisition
or taking of the Aircraft or any part thereof;
(viii) any change, amendment, modification, addition or deletion in, to,
or from the Code, any administrative regulation or ruling pertaining
thereto, or any judicial or administrative interpretation of any of the
foregoing that is enacted or promulgated after the date of Delivery other
than: (y) any change in the Code enacted prior to the Delivery Date; or (z)
any Treasury Regulation published as a temporary or final regulation prior
to the Delivery Date;
(ix) the application of Section 467 of the Code, unless solely by virtue
of a payment by Lessee of an amount of Rent due under the Lease before the
due date thereof;
(x) the status for Federal Income Tax purposes of Lessor;
(xi) the application of any minimum tax or alternative minimum tax; or
(xii) the application of the "mid-quarter convention" within the meaning
of Section 168(d)(4)(C).
(d) If a claim shall be made at any time by the Internal Revenue Service
or state taxing authority which, if successful, would require Lessee to make an
indemnity payment to Lessor under Section 17(b) above,
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Lessor hereby agrees to take such action in connection with contesting such
claim, including any appeal to review any adverse determination by a court
(other than an appeal to the United States Supreme Court), as Lessee shall
reasonably request in writing from time to time; provided, however, that:
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(i) within 30 days after notice by Lessor to Lessee of such claim, Lessee
shall request that such claim be contested;
(ii) Lessor, at is sole option, may forego any and all administrative
appeals, proceedings, hearings and conferences with the Internal Revenue
Service or state taxing authority with respect to such claim and either pay
the tax claimed and or contest such claim in the forum selected by Lessor
(in the manner provided in Section 17(f));
(iii) prior to the Lessor taking any such action in contesting such claim,
Lessee shall have furnished to Lessor, at Lessee's expense, an opinion of
independent tax counsel satisfactory to Lessor to the effect that Lessor is
more likely than not to prevail in contesting such claim;
(iv) Lessee shall have indemnified Lessor in a manner satisfactory to
Lessor for any liability or loss which Lessor may incur as a result of
contesting such claim and shall have agreed to pay to Lessor within 30 days
after written demand from time to time an amount which, on an After-Tax
Basis, shall be equal to all costs and expenses which Lessor may incur from
time to time in connection with contesting such claim, including, without
limitation, reasonable attorneys' and accountants' fees and disbursements,
and the amount of any interest or penalty which may ultimately be payable
as a result of contesting such claims;
(v) Lessor shall be obligated to contest a claim beyond the level of
administrative proceedings only if the amount of the indemnity arising from
such claim should exceed $25,000 Dollars; and
(vi) if Lessor is to pay the tax claimed and then seek a refund, Lessee
will provide Lessor with sufficient funds, interest free and on an After-
Tax Basis, to pay the tax, penalties interest and additions to tax.
(e) If any such claim referred to in Section 17(d) shall be made by the
Internal Revenue Service, and Lessee shall have reasonably requested Lessor to
contest such claim as provided in Section 17(d) and shall have duly complied
with all of the terms of this Section 17, Lessee's liability for indemnification
under this Section 17 shall be deferred until a "determination" of such
liability, as defined in Section 1313(a) of the Code. At such time Lessee shall
become obligated for the payment of any indemnification hereunder resulting from
the outcome of such contest, and Lessor shall become obligated to refund to
Lessee any amount received as a refund by Lessor fairly attributable to advances
by Lessee
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hereunder, together with any interest received by Lessor on such refund
fairly attributable to such advances. Such obligation of Lessor and Lessee
will first be set off against each other and any difference owing by either
party shall be paid within 30 days after such final determination.
(f) Lessor agrees promptly to notify Lessee in writing of any claim
by the Internal Revenue Service referred to in Section 17(d) and agrees not
to make payment of the tax claimed or to consent to the assessment of any
deficiency relating to such claim for at least 30 days after the giving of
such notice and agrees to give to Lessee any relevant information relating
to such claim which may be peculiarly within the knowledge of Lessor and
otherwise to cooperate with Lessee in good faith in order to contest any
such claim, provided, that Lessor in its sole discretion after good faith
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consultation with Lessee may determine the forum of the contest and whether
to pay the tax claimed and seek a refund thereof or not to pay the tax.
(g) Lessee represents, warrants and covenants that neither it nor any
Person controlled by it, in control of it, or under common control with it,
directly or indirectly, nor any Permitted Sublessee will at anytime take
any action or file any return or other document inconsistent with the
Assumed Tax Consequences and that each of such Persons will file such
returns, take such actions and execute such documents as may be reasonable
and necessary to facilitate accomplishment of the intent hereof.
Lessee's obligations under this Section shall continue in full force and effect,
notwithstanding the expiration or earlier termination of the Term of this Lease.
18. Events of Default
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The term Event of Default, wherever used herein, shall mean any of the
following events under this Lease (whatever the reason for such Event of Default
and whether it shall be voluntary or involuntary, or come about or be effected
by operation of law, or be pursuant to or in compliance with any judgment,
decree or order of any court or any order, rule or regulation of any
administrative or governmental body), and each such event of Default shall be
deemed to exist and continue so long as, but only so long as, it shall not have
been remedied.
(a) Lessee shall fail to make any payment of Rent (other than
Supplemental Rent consisting solely of indemnity payments under Section 17
thereof) within five (5) business days after notice from Lessor to Lessee
the same shall be due; or
(b) Lessee shall fail to make any payment of Supplemental Rent
consisting solely of indemnity payments under Section 17 hereof within the
later of (i) the 15th day after such payment of Supplemental Rent shall
have become due and (ii) the fifth day after giving of notice by Lessor to
Lessee that such nonpayment of Supplemental Rent constitutes an Event of
Default; or
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(c) Lessee shall fail to carry and maintain insurance on or with respect
to the Aircraft in accordance with the provisions of Section 14, provided that
in the case of insurance with respect to which cancellation, change or lapse for
nonpayment of premium shall not be effective as to Lessor for 30 days (seven
days, or such shorter period as may from time to time be customarily obtainable
in the industry, in the case of war risk and allied perils coverage) after
receipt of notice by Lessor of such cancellation, change or lapse, no such
failure to carry and maintain insurance shall constitute an Event of Default
hereunder until the earlier of (i) the date such failure shall have continued
unremedied for a period of 20 days (five days in the case of required war risk
and allied perils coverage) after receipt by Lessor of the notice of
cancellation, change or (ii) such insurance not being in effect as to the Lessor
or Lessee; or
(d) Lessee shall fail to perform or observe any covenant, condition or
agreement (other than that referred to in (a) or (b) above or breach of any
covenant, condition or agreement contained in Section 17 hereof) required to be
performed or observed by it under this Lease or any Operative Agreement,
document or certificate delivered by Lessee in connection herewith, and such
failure shall continue for thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from
the Lessor to Lessee, provided, however, that if Lessee shall have undertaken to
cure any such failure and, notwithstanding the reasonable diligence of Lessee in
attempting to cure such failure, such failure is not cured within said 30 day
period, there shall exist no event of Default for such future time as may
reasonably be required to effect such cure, so long as Lessee is proceeding with
due diligence to cure such failure; or
(e) Any representation or warranty made by Lessee in this Lease or any
Operative Agreement, document or certificate delivered by Lessee in connection
herewith or pursuant hereto (other than those made in Section 17) shall prove to
have been incorrect in any material respect when any such representation or
warranty was made or given (or, if a continuing representation or warranty, at
any material time) and shall remain material; or
(f) Lessee shall cease to be an "air carrier" within the meaning of the
Federal Aviation Act; or
(g) Lessee shall or shall attempt to (except as expressly permitted by the
provisions of this Lease) remove, sell, transfer, encumber, part with possession
of, assign or sublet the Airframe, the Engines or any part thereof, use the
Aircraft for an illegal purpose, or knowingly permit the same to occur; or
(h) Lessee shall commence a voluntary case or other proceeding seeking
liquidation, reorganization or other relief with respect to itself under any
bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect or
seeking the appointment of a trustee, receiver, liquidator, custodian or other
similar official of it, the Aircraft or a
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substantial portion of its property, or shall consent to any such relief or to
the appointment of or taking possession of the Aircraft by any such official or
agency in an involuntary case or other proceeding commenced against it, or shall
make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or shall take any
corporate action to authorize any of the foregoing; or an involuntary case or
other proceeding shall be commenced against Lessee seeking liquidation,
reorganization or other relief with respect to it under any bankruptcy,
insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect, or seeking the
appointment of a trustee, receiver, liquidator, custodian or other similar
official or agency of Lessee the Aircraft or a substantial portion of its
property and such involuntary case or other proceeding shall remain undismissed
and unstayed for a period of 90 days; or
(i) Lessee shall fail to make any payment when due of any
indebtedness for borrowed money or basic rent under any lease of aircraft,
provided that the obligation in respect of which such failure to pay has
occurred (when aggregated with other obligations having a payment default)
shall be in an outstanding amount in excess of $20,000,000 (or in the case
of a lease, the present value of the outstanding basic rent payments
thereunder, when aggregated with other obligations having a payment
default, shall exceed $20,000,000) and such failure to pay shall have
resulted in the acceleration of such outstanding amount.
19. Remedies
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(a) Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default and so long as the
Event of Default shall be continuing, Lessor may, at its option, declare
this Lease to be in default by written notice to such effect given to
Lessee, and at any time thereafter, Lessor may exercise one or more of the
following remedies, as Lessor in its sole discretion shall lawfully elect:
(i) proceed by appropriate court action, either at law or in equity,
to enforce performance by Lessee of the applicable covenants of this
Lease or to recover damages for the breach thereof;
(ii) by notice in writing terminate this Lease, whereupon all rights
of Lessee to the use of the Aircraft or any part thereof shall
absolutely cease and terminate but Lessee shall remain liable as
hereinafter provided; and whether or not this Lease is terminated, if
so requested by Lessor, Lessee shall at its expense promptly return
the Aircraft to the possession of Lessor at such place as Lessor shall
designate and in the condition required as if the Aircraft were being
returned at the expiration of the Term pursuant to and in accordance
with the terms hereof, or Lessor, at its option, may enter upon the
premises where the Aircraft is located and take immediate possession
of and remove the same together with any Engines and Parts by summary
proceeding or otherwise. If upon Lessee's return or Lessor's
repossession of the Aircraft it is not in the condition required if it
were being
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returned at the expiration of the Term, Lessor may perform
all maintenance, repair, overhead and other work to accomplish the
same and shall be entitled upon demand to reimbursement from Lessee,
for all expenses incurred in so doing, together with interest thereon
at the Late Payment Rate from the date of incurrence until paid.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, but subject to
reimbursement as provided below, Lessee shall, without further demand,
forthwith pay to Lessor an amount equal to any unpaid Rent due and
payable for all periods up to and including the Basic Rent Date
following the date on which Lessor has declared this Lease to be in
default, plus, as liquidated damages for loss of a bargain and not as
a penalty, an amount equal to the Casualty Value of the Aircraft,
computed as of the Basic Rent Date immediately preceding the date on
which Lessor has declared this Lease to be in default, together with
interest on such amounts at the Late Payment Rate from the date of
demand until paid. Following the return of the Aircraft to Lessor
pursuant to this subparagraph, Lessor shall proceed to sell the
Aircraft by public or private sale in such commercially reasonable
manner as it shall deem appropriate; provided that Lessor, if it so
elects, may purchase the Aircraft at such sale for a price not less
than the highest bona fide bid given by a person unrelated to the
Lessee or Lessor. The Proceeds of such sale other than a sale to
Lessor as provided above shall be applied by Lessor (x) first, to pay
all costs, charges and expenses, including Liens, other than Lessor's
Liens, governmental fines and assessments prior in right to that of
Lessor in the Aircraft and all reasonable legal fees and other
disbursements incurred by Lessor as a result of the Event of Default
and the exercise of its remedies with respect thereto, including,
without limitation, costs of putting the Aircraft in return condition
and costs of sale, together with interest on all such amounts at the
Late payment Rate from the date expended by Lessor until paid, (y)
second, to pay Lessor the unpaid Rent due and payable as provided
above and the Casualty Value amount payable as liquidated damages, to
the extent not previously paid, together with interest as provided
above, and (z) third, to reimburse Lessee for the Casualty Value to
the extent previously paid by Lessee as liquidated damages. Any
surplus remaining thereafter shall be retained by Lessor. To the
extent that all Rent then due and payable as provided above with
respect to the Aircraft and the Casualty Value amount payable as
liquidated damages in respect of the Aircraft have not been previously
paid, Lessee shall forthwith pay to Lessor the amount by which (1) the
sum of (aa) all Rent then due and payable as provided above with
respect to the Aircraft, (bb) the Casualty Value amount payable as
liquidated damages or portion thereof not theretofore paid, (cc) the
amount payable under clause (x) of the preceding sentence, and (dd)
interest at the Late Payment Rate on the items described in (aa), (bb)
and (cc) as provided above, computed as provided above exceeds (2) the
sale price of the Aircraft. Instead of selling the Aircraft, Lessor
may lease the Aircraft to another user pursuant to an arm's-length
transaction and in such case, in lieu of paying Lessor the Casualty
Value, Lessee shall reimburse Lessor for (i) the
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Rent lost during such time as Lessor was actively trying to lease the
Aircraft or otherwise proceeding in a commercially reasonable manner
in the exercise of its remedies hereunder, together with interest
thereon at the Late Payment Rate from the date the Rent was due until
paid, (ii) such reasonable legal fees and other disbursements incurred
by Lessor as a result of the Event of Default and the exercise of its
remedies with respect thereto and all costs and expenses of Lessor
related to putting the Aircraft in the condition required for return
hereunder and the costs, including legal fees, associated with finding
a Lessee and negotiating a new lease, together with interest thereon
at the Late Payment Rate from the date of expenditure until paid, and
(iii) provided that the rental rate contained in the new lease is a
Fair Rental Rate and is less than the Rent specified in this Lease,
the difference between the Rent and the rent under the new lease. Such
rental shortfall shall be payable on the Basic Rent payment dates
remaining during the Term, or in a lump sum reduced to present value
at a discount rate of 11% per annum, at Lessor's election.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Lessor shall not be
required to sell or lease the Aircraft if, in its reasonable judgment,
doing so would not be commercially reasonable.
(b) Lessee shall be liable for all costs, charges and expenses, including
reasonable legal fees and disbursements, incurred by Lessor by reason for the
occurrence of any Event of Default or the exercise of Lessor's remedies with
respect thereto.
(c) Lessee hereby waives, to the extent now or hereafter permitted by
applicable law, for itself and for its successors and assigns, any and all
rights Lessee or Lessee's successors or assigns may have under any bankruptcy,
insolvency or similar laws, rules or regulations with respect to the continued
possession or use of the Aircraft, or payment of Rent therefor, or with respect
to this Lease. Rejection of this Lease by any bankruptcy trustee or
debtor-in-possession shall entitle Lessor to the immediate return of the
Aircraft.
In addition to the foregoing, Lessee hereby unconditionally waives its rights to
retain the Aircraft after the filing of a petition under chapter 7 or of the
U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Law.
(d) No remedy referred to herein is intended to be exclusive, but each
shall be cumulated and in addition to any other remedy referred to above or
otherwise available to Lessor at law or in equity. No express or implied waiver
by Lessor of any Default or Event of Default hereunder shall in any way be, or
be construed to be, a waiver of any future or subsequent Default or Event of
Default. The failure or delay of Lessor in exercising any rights granted it
hereunder upon any occurrence of any of the contingencies set forth herein shall
not constitute a waiver of any such right upon the continuation or recurrence of
any such contingencies or similar contingencies and any single or partial
exercise of any particular right by Lessor shall not exhaust the same or
constitute a waiver of any other right provided herein.
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20. Notices
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All communications and notices provided for herein shall be in writing and
shall become effective when received, if deposited in the United States mail,
with proper postage for certified mail, return receipt requested, prepaid, or if
sent by receipted courier service, telex or facsimile machine addressed to
Lessor or Lessee, at their respective addresses set forth in Exhibit B hereof or
such other addresses as either party may hereafter designate by written notice
to the other.
21. Assignment
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(a) This Lease, the Aircraft and Lessor's interest in each thereof is
freely assignable and alienable by Lessor, provided the provisions of this
Section are met. The agreements, covenants, obligations and liabilities
contained herein, including but not limited to all obligations to pay Rent,
Supplemental Rent and other amounts payable hereunder and indemnify Lessor,
are made for the benefit of Lessor, any assignee, and their respective
successors and assigns, and all rights and remedies hereunder including,
without limitation, for enforcement or to grant waivers, consents and
approvals, or take other action, shall be exercisable by them,
notwithstanding the possibility that any such person was not originally a
party to this Lease or may, at the time such enforcement is sought, no
longer be a party to this Lease. Lessee shall comply with all reasonable
requests of Lessor, its successors and assigns respecting the assignment and
Lessee's acknowledgement of the assignee as Lessor; provided, however, that
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no assignment of Lessor's interest in this Lease or the Aircraft shall alter
the terms of this Lease in so far as the benefits to Lessee hereunder are
concerned. Upon any such assignment, and subject to the first sentence of
this Section 21(a), Lessee agrees to look solely to the assignee with
respect to all matters in connection with this Agreement and Lessor shall be
released from any further obligations hereunder.
(b) With respect to any assignment by Lessor,
(i) any expenses Lessee shall reasonably incur to carry out an
assignment or transfer by Lessor hereunder shall be paid by Lessor;
(ii) the Transferee shall have the requisite power and authority to
enter into and carry out the transactions contemplated hereby and
shall be, and shall have furnished reasonable evidence to the effect
that it is, a citizen of the United States within the meaning of
Section 101(16) of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended, or
any successor provision;
(iii) the Transferee shall enter into an agreement or agreements
whereby the Transferee confirms that it shall be deemed a party to
this Lease and agrees to be bound by all of the terms of, and to
undertake all of the obligations of, the Lessor contained in this
Lease;
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(iv) such transfer shall not violate any provision of the Securities
Act of 1933 or the Federal Aviation Act as amended, or any other
applicable law, as amended, or create relationship which would be in
violation thereof; and
(v) the Transferee shall be a single entity.
In any case, Lessor shall continue to be liable for all obligations hereunder
accruing prior to such transfer notwithstanding such transfer and that any
Transferee of such obligations shall have the required power and authority to
enter into and carry out the transaction contemplated hereby. Upon any transfer
permitted by this paragraph, the Transferee shall be deemed "Lessor" for all
purposes hereof, and each reference herein to the Lessor shall thereafter be
deemed to be a reference to the Transferee for all purposes, provided, however,
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that no Transferee shall be liable for the obligation of Lessor unless expressly
assured in writing.
If the Lessor proposes to transfer its interest under the Lease, it shall give
written notice to the Lessee specifying the name and address of the proposed
transferee and certifying that such transfer and transferee comply with the
requirements of this Section. Provided that Lessee obtains a covenant of quiet
enjoyment from Lessor or any lender, notwithstanding anything to the contrary
herein contained, this paragraph (i) shall not be deemed to preclude Lessor from
encumbering its interest in the Aircraft to secure loans advanced to the Lessor;
and (ii) shall be of no force or effect in connection with any transfer of the
Aircraft upon exercise of any remedy by Lessor pursuant to Section 19 hereof
following an Event of Default.
22. Miscellaneous
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(a) The terms of this Lease shall not be waived, altered, modified,
amended, supplied or terminated in any manner whatsoever except by written
instrument signed by Lessor and Lessee.
(b) All agreements, indemnities, representations and warranties
contained in this Lease or any agreement, document or certificate delivered
pursuant hereto or thereto or in connection herewith or therewith shall
survive the execution and delivery of this Lease and the expiration or
other termination of this Lease.
(c) Any provision of this Lease which may be determined by competent
authority to be prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as
to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or
unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof, and
any such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not
invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other
jurisdiction.
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(d) This Lease and the Operative Agreements represent the entire
agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof
and supersede any and all other understandings. This Lease shall constitute
an agreement of lease and nothing herein shall be construed as conveying to
Lessee any right, title or interest in or to the Aircraft, except as Lessee
only.
(e) This Lease shall be governed by, and construed in accordance
with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
(f) The division of this Lease into sections, the provisions of a
table of contents and the insertion of headings are for the convenience of
reference only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of
this Lease.
(g) Time is of the essence in the performance of the terms and
conditions of this Lease.
(h) Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, if Lessor is
required to transfer title to the Aircraft, the Airframe, the Engine, or
any Part thereof to Lessee, then such transfer shall be made "as is,"
where is," and without representation or warranty of any kind express or
implied, except a warranty of title; provided that Lessor or any one
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claiming through Lessor who succeeds to Lessor's interest in this Lease
shall warrant, only that the property transferred is free of Lessor's Liens
and assign to Lessee all warranties of title received by Lessor. The
transferor shall to the extent customary execute a ▇▇▇▇ of sale with such
warranty.
(i) If legal or other proceeding is instituted with respect to any of
the Operative Agreements, the party prevailing in such proceeding shall be
paid all of its costs, expenses and fees by the other party, and if any
judgment is secured, all such costs, expenses and fees shall be included in
any such judgment, attorneys' fees to be set by the court and not by the
jury.
23. Performance of Obligations of Lessee by Lessor
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If an Event of Default should occur hereunder, Lessor may thereafter make
the payment or perform or comply with the agreement, the nonpayment,
nonperformance or noncompliance with which caused such Event of Default, and the
amount of such payment and the amount of reasonable expenses of Lessor incurred
in connection with such payment or the performance of or compliance with such
agreement, as the case may be, together with interest at the Late Payment Rate,
shall be payable by Lessee upon demand by Lessor, and such action by Lessor
shall not be deemed a cure or waiver of any Default or event of Default
hereunder.
24. Additional Covenants of Lessee
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(a) Maintenance of Status. Lessee agrees to remain during the Term a
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Certificated Air Carrier. To the extent provided thereby (or to the
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fullest extent it may lawfully so agree, whether or not provided thereby),
Lessee hereby agrees that any right of Lessor to take possession of such
Aircraft or Engines in compliance with the provisions of this Lease and in
accordance with Section 1110 of Title 11 of the United States Code or any
similar provision of any superseding statute, as amended from time to time,
shall not be affected by the provisions of Sections 362 and 363 of said
Title, or other analogous part of any superseding statute, as amended from
time to time, and accordingly, it is the intention of the parties hereto
that this Lease be afforded the benefits of said Section 1110.
(b) Financial Information. Lessee agrees to furnish to Lessor during
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the Term:
(i) within 60 days after the end of each of the first three fiscal
quarters in each fiscal year of Lessee and Guarantor, consolidated
balance sheets of Guarantor as of the end of such quarter and related
statements of income, shareholders' equity and changes in financial
condition of Guarantor for the period commencing at the end of the
previous fiscal year and ending with the end of such quarter, together
with the unaudited statements of Lessee, setting forth in each case in
comparative form the corresponding figures for the corresponding
period in such other preceding fiscal year, prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles and practices, provided
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that so long as such Person is subject to the reporting provisions of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 a copy of Lessee's or Guarantor's
Form 10-Q will satisfy this requirement as to such entity;
(ii) within 120 days after the end of each fiscal year of Lessee and
Guarantor, a copy of the annual report for such year for Guarantor,
consolidated balance sheets of Guarantor as of the end of such fiscal
year and related statements of income, shareholders' equity and
changes in financial condition of Guarantor for such fiscal year,
together with the unaudited statements of Lessee, in comparative form
with the preceding fiscal year, and in the case of Guarantor's
consolidated statements, certified by independent certified public
accountants as having been prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles and practices consistently applied
(except as noted therein), provided that so long as such Person is
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subject to the report provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 a copy of Lessee's or Guarantor's annual report on Form 10-K will
satisfy this requirement as to such entity;
(iii) accompanying the annual financial statements described in
Section 24(b), an Officers' Certificate of Lessee to the effect that
the signer is familiar with or has reviewed the relevant terms of this
Lease and has made, or caused to be made under his supervision, a
review of the transactions and conditions of Lessee during the
preceding fiscal year, and that such review has not disclosed the
existence during such fiscal year, nor does the signer have
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knowledge of the existence as at the date of such certificate, of any
condition or event which constituted or constitutes an Event of
Default, or, if any such condition or event existed or exists,
specifying the nature and period of existence thereof and what action
Lessee has taken or is taking or proposes to take with respect
thereto; and
(iv) from time to time, such other information relating to its
financial, operational or business affairs or conditions as Lessor may
reasonably request.
25. Counterparts
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This Lease may be executed in any number of counterparts and by the
different parties hereto on separate counterparts. The counterparts shall be
numbered consecutively. To the extent that this Lease constitutes chattel paper,
as such term is defined in the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in any
applicable jurisdiction, no security interest in this Lease may be created
through the transfer or possession of any counterpart other than "Original No.
1".
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have each caused this Lease to be
duly executed by the respective officers thereunto duly authorized.
INVESTORS ASSET HOLDING CORP., HORIZON AIR INDUSTRIES, INC.
as Trustee of AFG/Horizon-I as Lessee
Trust, as Lessor
By: [SIGNATURE NOT LEGIBLE] By: [SIGNATURE NOT LEGIBLE]
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Title: Vice President Title: Vice President
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Date: 12/21/89 Date: 12/26/89
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SCHEDULE NO. l
TO THE LEASE
IDENTIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT
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U.S. FAA AIRCRAFT ENGINE PROPELLERS
AIRCRAFT MODEL AND MODEL AND MODEL AND
REGISTRATION MANUFACTURER'S SERIAL SERIAL
NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER
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N27444 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Metro III ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ AiReserach ▇▇▇▇▇ Rotol
Model SA227-AC TPE-331-11U-611G (C) R321/4-82-F/8
AC-752 P44682C (left) DAC/DRG/4779/89 (left)
P44688C (right) DAC/DRG/2304/89 (right)
The Aircraft includes standard accessories and optional equipment and such
other items fitted or installed on the aircraft and set forth in Schedule A,
attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.
SCHEDULE A
TO
SCHEDULE NO. l
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OPTIONS
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Two each UPS type cargo nets
Aft Passenger Seat Relocated and Installed in lieu of Wardrobe
Recessed Bulkhead, Exchange
Wardrobe as loose equipment
Outboard Armrests
Center cockpit windshield defogger
Additional cabin speakers
Remote cabin temperature sensor and indicator
Magnasticks
Chine note tires
Small clip approachplate holder
GPU plug in right wing root
Clear radar nose cap
Wraparound sunvisor bracket
Tel-tail lights (upper only)
115 Cu. Ft. Capacity oxygen bottle
Passenger seat back covers (19)
▇▇▇▇▇ Rotol Propellers, including service Bulletin Kit. No. 227-30-004A
Engine Soft Line Conversion
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ PRO-LINE II AVIONICS PACKAGE
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▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ VHF-21A main transceiver with single Gables control
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ VHF-21A standby transceiver with dual Gables control
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ VIR-32AGM automatic Omni #1 with 331A-3G indicator and Gables control
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ VIR-32AGM automatic Omni #2 with IND-31C indicator and Gables control
Dual ▇▇▇▇▇ M-1035 Audio/ISO amplifier system with push button controls,
automatic audio leveling. (Includes Cabin P.A. and crew I/C)
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ADF-60A with 614L-11 control head
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Marker Beacon (included in VIR-30 #1) with dual marker lights
Dual ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ glideslope (included in VIR-30 #1 & #2) ▇▇▇-▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇-▇▇▇ digital radar/monochromatic indicator
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇-1O1 slaved gyro-compass (pilot) with free slave switch
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ RMI-30 new Nav 1/ADF Selectable on single bar needle,
NAV 2/ADF selectable or double bar needle
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ TDR-90 transponder with Gables control
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ DME-42 252 channel 250 NM digital display, Nav 1/Nav 2 switching and
hold
AIM 510 ECFL Electric Gyro Horizon (pilot and co-pilot)
Dual lightweight boom ▇▇▇▇ headsets with push button switches on wheels
Dual hand microphones
Dual cockpit speakers
Downed aircraft locater beacon
Dual cockpit speakers
Downed aircraft locater beacon
IDC 28702-502 encoding altimeter
IDC 22722-004 Altitude alerter
Second ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇-1O1 (co-pilot) slaved gyro
Second ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇-▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇-▇▇
Datcon 873 hour meter
Vacuum standby gyro (pilot)
Second Gables control head (co-pilot)
Independent P.A. system
Second clock (co-pilot)
Cabin pressurization controller moved to co-pilot's side
EXHIBIT A
DEFINITIONS
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(a) All references in the Lease to designated Sections and other subdivisions
are to designated Sections and other subdivisions of the Lease, and the words
"herein", "hereof" and "hereunder" and other words of similar import refer to
the Lease as a whole and not to any particular Section or other subdivision.
(b) Except as otherwise indicated, all the agreements or instruments defined
herein or in the Lease shall mean such agreements or instruments as the same may
from time to time be supplemented or amended or the terms thereof waived or
modified to the extent permitted by, and in accordance with, the terms thereof.
(c) The terms defined herein and in the Lease shall, for purposes of the Lease
and all Exhibits thereto, have the meanings assigned to them and shall include
the plural as well as the singular.
(d) The following terms shall have the following meanings for all purposes of
the Lease:
Basic Rent Dates, Cost, Late Payment Rate, Term and Principal Location shall
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have the meanings set forth on Exhibit B to the Lease.
Additions shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11 (d) of the Lease.
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After-Tax Basis shall mean that the amount to be paid pursuant to any provision
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of this Lease is to be increased by the amount of all Taxes payable by reason of
the receipt of such payment (assuming that such Taxes all are paid at the
highest marginal rates and taking into account all tax savings realized by the
recipient with respect to such payment), with the result that the net amount
after payment of such Taxes and taking into account such savings is equal to the
amount that is due pursuant to such provision.
Aircraft shall mean the Airframe with the Engines described in Schedule No. l to
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the Lease and any and all Parts so long as the same shall be incorporated or
installed in or attached to such Aircraft and all Parts removed from the
Aircraft so long as title thereto shall remain vested in Lessor in accordance
with Section 11 of the Lease after removal from such Aircraft.
Airframe shall mean (i) the Aircraft described in Schedule No. l to the Lease
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and, unless the context requires otherwise, shall not include engines or Engines
from time to time installed thereon and (ii) any and all Parts, including any
replacement airframe or Part thereof, so long as the same shall be incorporated
or installed in or attached to such Airframe and all parts removed from the
Airframe so long as title thereto shall remain vested in Lessor in accordance
with the terms of Section 11 of the Lease after removal from such Airframe.
Amortization Deductions shall have the meaning set forth in Section 17 of the
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Lease.
Assumed Tax Consequences shall have the meaning set forth in Section 17 of the
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Lease.
Approved Maintenance Program shall mean the maintenance program of Lessee or a
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Permitted Sublessee (if applicable) for the maintenance of Metro III aircraft
which has the approval of the FAA.
Basic Rent shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3 of the Lease.
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Business Day shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or other day on
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which banks in Seattle, Washington or Boston, Massachusetts are authorized to
close.
Capitalized Cost shall mean Cost plus, if and to the extent permitted for tax
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purposes under Section 168 of the Code, printing expenses, fees of counsel, and
certain other fees and expenses associated with the transaction and capitalized
by Lessor.
Casualty Value shall have the meaning set forth in Exhibit C to the Lease.
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Certificated Air Carrier shall mean any air carrier operating under a
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Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity issued by the Department of
Transportation, or pursuant to an exemption under Part 298 of the U.S.
Department of Transportation's economic regulations or any similar authority.
Claims shall have the meaning set forth in Section 15 of the Lease.
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Code shall have the meaning set forth in Section 17 of the Lease.
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Default shall mean an event which, after the giving of notice or lapse of time
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or both, would mature into an Event of Default.
Delivery Date shall mean the date the Aircraft was delivered to, and accepted
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by, Lessee from Lessor.
Depreciation Deductions shall have the meanings set forth in Section 17 of the
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Lease.
Engine shall mean (i) each of the engines described and listed by manufacturer's
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serial numbers in Schedule No. l to the Lease whether or not from time to time
thereafter no longer installed on such Airframe, and (ii) any engine which may
from time to time be substituted, pursuant to Section 13(b) of the Lease, for an
Engine leased thereunder; together in each case with any and all Parts
incorporated or installed in or attached thereto (excluding Propellers) and any
and all parts removed therefrom so long as title thereto shall remain vested in
Lessor in accordance with the terms of Section 11 of the Lease after removal
from such Engine; and Engines shall mean, as a date of determination, all
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Engines then leased under the Lease.
Event of Default shall have the meaning set forth in Section 18 of the Lease.
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Event of Loss with respect to the Aircraft, the Airframe or any engine shall
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mean any of the following events with respect to such property; (i) loss of such
property or the use thereof due to theft (when the property is not recovered in
60 days), disappearance (for a period in excess of 30 days), destruction, damage
beyond repair or rendition of such property permanently unfit for normal use for
any reason whatsoever; (ii) any damage of such property which results in an
insurance settlement with respect to such property on the basis of a total loss;
(iii) any Requisition of Use; or (iv) as a result of any rule, regulation, order
or other action by any government (foreign or domestic) or governmental body
(including, without limitation, the FAA or any foreign governmental body having
jurisdiction), the use of such property shall have been prohibited, or such
property shall have been declared unfit for use, for a period of six consecutive
months, unless Lessee, prior to the expiration of such six-month period, shall
have undertaken and shall be diligently carrying forward all steps which are
necessary or desirable to permit the normal use of such property by Lessee or,
in any event, if use shall have been prohibited, or such property shall have
been declared unfit for use, for a period of twelve consecutive months. The date
of such Event of Loss shall be the date of such theft, disappearance,
destruction, damage, Requisition of Use, or unfitness for use for the stated
period. An Event of Loss with respect to the Aircraft shall be deemed to have
occurred if an Event of Loss occurs with respect to the Airframe which is part
of such Aircraft. An Event of Loss with respect to any Engine shall not, without
loss of the Airframe, be deemed an Event of Loss with respect to the Aircraft.
Event of Loss Payment shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13 of the
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Lease.
Expiration Date shall mean the last day of the Term.
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FAA Counsel shall mean the firm of ▇▇▇▇▇ & ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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FAA shall mean the Federal Aviation Administration or any successor thereto.
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Fair Market Value ("FMV") shall mean with respect to any property, the value of
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the property as determined on the basis of, and shall be equal in amount to, the
value which one would obtain in an arm's-length transaction between an informed
and willing buyer-user (other than a lessee currently in possession and a used
equipment dealer) and an informed and willing seller under no compulsion to sell
and, in such determination, costs of removal of property from its location or
current use shall not be a deduction from such value. In the event the FMV is
not agreed upon by Lessee and Lessor, it shall be determined by the average of
three (3) independent appraisals by parties which shall include two parties
individually, one selected by Lessee and one selected by Lessor and a third
mutually selected by Lessee and Lessor. The expense of any such appraisal shall
be shared equally by Lessor and Lessee.
Fair Rental Rate shall mean with respect to any property, the rental rate of the
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property as determined on the basis of, and shall be in an amount equal to, the
rental rate which one would obtain in an arms length transaction between an
informed and willing lessor (under no compulsion to lease) and lessee for a
lease term not to exceed five (5) years. If not agreed upon by Lessor and
Lessee, it shall be determined by appraisal in the manner in which FMV is
determined when not so agreed upon.
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Federal Aviation Act shall mean the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended.
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Guarantor shall mean Alaska Air Group, Inc. a Delaware corporation, its
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successors and assigns.
Impositions shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10 of the Lease.
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Index shall mean the rate of interest publicly announced, from time to time, by
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Citibank, N.A., New York, New York, as the base rate of interest charged by such
bank to its most creditworthy commercial borrowers, notwithstanding the fact
that some borrowers of Citibank may borrow from Citibank at rates of interest
less than the announced base rate.
Interest Deductions shall have the meaning set forth in Section 17 of the Lease.
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Lease Supplement shall mean a supplement to the Lease entered into by Lessor and
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Lessee with respect to this Lease.
Lessor's Liens shall mean Liens created or granted by Lessor or resulting from
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(w) claims against or affecting Lessor, (x) acts of Lessor not related to the
transactions contemplated by the Lease or not permitted under the Lease, (y)
taxes imposed against Lessor which are not indemnified against by Lessee under
the Lease, or (z) claims against Lessor arising out of the voluntary transfer by
Lessor of its interest in the Aircraft or the Lease, other than a transfer
pursuant to Section 19 of the Lease.
Lessor Payment Amount shall have the meaning set forth in Section 17 of the
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Lease.
Liens shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9 of the Lease.
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Loss shall have the meaning set forth respectively in Section 17 of the Lease.
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Maintenance Manual shall mean the manual issued by the manufacturer for the
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maintenance of the Aircraft, as updated from time to time.
Manufacturer shall mean the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Aircraft Corporation.
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Net Economic Return shall mean the after-tax economic yields and after-tax
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annual aggregate cash flows expected by Lessor with respect to its lease of the
Aircraft under this Lease, utilizing the same assumptions and methods of
calculation which Lessor used in evaluating the transactions contemplated by
this Lease.
Operative Agreements shall mean the Lease, the Aircraft Purchase Agreement or
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Purchase Agreement Assignment, as appropriate, the guaranty executed by
Guarantor and all other agreements or instruments now or hereafter executed by
Lessee or Guarantor in connection with the Lease.
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Parts shall mean all appliances, parts, instruments, appurtances, accessories,
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furnishings and other equipment of whatever nature (other than complete Engines
or engines and other than temporary replacement parts), which may from time to
time be incorporated or installed in or attached to the Airframe or any Engine
or so long as title thereto shall remain vested in Lessor in accordance with the
terms of Section 11 of the Lease after removal from such Airframe or Engine.
Permitted Sublessee shall mean any Person to whom the Aircraft has been
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subleased in accordance with the provisions of Section 16 of the Lease.
Person shall mean any individual, partnership, corporation, trust,
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unincorporated association or joint venture, a government or any department or
agency thereof, or any other entity.
Propeller shall mean (i) each of the propellers described and listed by
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manufacturer's serial numbers in Schedule No. 1 to the Lease whether or not from
time to time thereafter no longer installed on an Engine, but (once removed)
only so long as title remains vested in Lessor in accordance with the terms of
the Lease and (ii) any propeller which may be from time to time substituted by
following the procedure provided for substitution of engines in Section 13(b) of
the Lease for a Propeller leased thereunder.
Rent shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3 of the Lease.
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Replacement Parts shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11 of the Lease.
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Requisition of Use shall mean the condemnation, confiscation or seizure of, or
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requisition of title to such property by the act of any government (foreign or
domestic) or of any state or local authority or any instrumentality or agency of
the foregoing or the requisition of use of such property which use extends
beyond the Expiration Date.
Supplemental Rent shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(c) of the Lease.
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Tax Benefits shall mean the Depreciation Deductions, the Interest Deductions and
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the Amortization Deductions.
Transferee shall mean any Person to whom Lessor has transferred its interest in
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the Aircraft and/or this Lease in accordance with the provisions of Section 21.
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EXHIBIT B
FINANCIAL TERMS
Delivery Date: December 28, 1989
Cost: $2,767,500
Basic Rent: $2,061,000, payable $34,350 on the Delivery Date
and $34,350/month on each Basic Rent Date
thereafter
Term: The period commencing on the Delivery Date and
ending on December 27, 1994.
Basic Rent Dates: The Delivery Date and the same date of each month
thereafter until the end of the Term
First Basic Rent Date: Delivery Date
Late Payment Rate: The Index plus 2% floating, but in no event at a
rate greater than that permitted by applicable
law.
Principal Location: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇
Lessor's Address: c/o American Finance Group
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▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
Fax No. (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇
Lessee's Address: ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
Attn: Chief Operations Officer
Fax No. (▇▇▇)▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇
Guarantor's Address: ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
Attn: Chief Financial Officer
Fax No. (▇▇▇)▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇
Lessee's Chief Executive ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Place of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
Business (Section 6(e)
of the Lease):
INVESTORS ASSET HOLDING CORP., HORIZON AIR INDUSTRIES, INC.
as Trustee, as Lessor as Lessee
By:[SIGNATURE NOT LEGIBLE] By: [SIGNATURE NOT LEGIBLE]
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Title: Vice President Title: Vice President
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HORIZON AIR INDUSTRIES, INC.
EXHIBIT C
CASUALTY TABLES
(Stated as Percentage of Equipment Cost)
AFTER CASUALTY AFTER CASUALTY
PAYMENT NO. VALUE PAYMENT NO. VALUE
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1 111.86 31 105.78
2 111.72 32 105.50
3 111.57 33 105.22
4 111.42 34 104.93
5 111.27 35 104.63
6 111.12 36 104.33
7 110.95 37 104.02
8 110.79 38 103.71
9 110.62 39 103.38
10 110.45 40 103.06
11 110.27 41 102.72
12 110.09 42 102.38
13 109.91 43 102.03
14 109.72 44 101.68
15 109.53 45 101.32
16 109.33 46 100.95
17 109.13 47 100.57
18 108.92 48 100.19
19 108.71 49 99.79
20 108.49 50 99.40
21 108.27 51 98.99
22 108.05 52 98.57
23 107.82 53 98.15
24 107.58 54 97.72
25 107.34 55 97.28
26 107.09 56 96.84
27 106.84 57 96.38
28 106.59 58 95.92
29 106.32 59 95.45
30 106.06 60 95.00
EXHIBIT D
[DATE]
Dear Sirs:
I am General Counsel of HORIZON AIR INDUSTRIES, INC., a Washington
corporation (the "Lessee"), and as such I am delivering this opinion in
connection with the transactions contemplated by the Aircraft Lease dated
December 20, 1989 (the "Lease"). Capitalized terms used herein without
definition are used as defined in the Lease.
In so acting, I have examined the Lease and the Operative Agreements and
have examined and relied upon the representations and warranties as to factual
matters contained therein and upon the originals, or copies certified or
otherwise identified to my satisfaction, of such corporate records, documents
and other instruments as in my judgment are necessary or appropriate to enable
me to render the opinions expressed below. I am of the following opinion.
1. Lessee is a corporation duly organized and validly existing in good
standing pursuant to the laws of the State of Washington; is duly licensed or
qualified and is in good standing as a foreign corporation wherever necessary to
carry on its present business and operations and to own or lease its Properties
and to enter into and perform its obligations under the Lease and the Operative
Agreements to which it is a party (collectively the "Lessee's Documents"); is an
"air carrier" and a citizen of the United States within the meaning of the
Federal Aviation Act, certificated under Section 401 of the Federal Aviation
Act; has its chief executive office (as such term is defined in Article 9 of the
Uniform Commercial Code) in King County, Washington; holds all licenses,
certificates, permits and franchises from the appropriate agencies of the United
States of America and/or all other governmental authorities having jurisdiction
necessary to authorized Lessee to engage in air transport and to carry on
scheduled passenger service as presently conducted; and has the corporate power
and authority to conduct its business as it is presently being conducted, to
hold under lease the Aircraft and to enter into and perform its obligations
under the Lessee's Documents.
2. The execution, delivery and performance by Lessee of the Lessee's
Documents have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the
part of Lessee, do not require any stockholder approval which has not been
obtained, or the approval or consent of any trustee or holders of any
indebtedness or obligations of Lessee except such as have been duly obtained,
and will not contravene any law, judgment, government rule, regulation or order
binding on Lessee or the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of Lessee or, to
the best of my knowledge, after due inquiry, contravene the provisions of, or
constitute a default under, or result in the creation of any Lien (other than as
permitted in the Lease), upon the property of Lessee under, any material
indenture, mortgage, contract or other agreement to which Lessee is a party or
by which it or its properties may be bound or affected.
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3. Neither the execution and delivery by Lessee of the Lessee's Documents
nor the performance by Lessee of its obligations thereunder require the consent
or approval of, the giving of notice to, the registration with, or the taking of
any other action in respect of, any federal, state or foreign government
authority or agency, except for (A) the orders, permits, waivers, exemptions,
authorizations and approvals of the regulatory authorities having jurisdiction
over the operation of the Aircraft by Lessee, which orders, permits, waivers,
exemptions, authorizations and approvals have been duly obtained and are in full
force and effect, (B) the registration of the Aircraft with the FAA and the
filings referred to in section 2 of the Lease, and (C) any normal periodic and
other reporting requirements under the applicable rules and regulations of the
FAA to the extent required to be given or obtained only after the Delivery Date.
4. The Lessee's Documents are duly authorized, executed by persons
authorized by all necessary corporate action, and delivered; and, assuming due
execution and delivery by the other parties thereto, each constitutes legal,
valid and binding obligations of Lessee enforceable against Lessee in accordance
with the terms thereof.
5. No filing of recording or any document (including any financing
statement), other than those which have been made, is necessary to establish and
perfect Lessor's interest in the Aircraft against Lessee and any third parties
in any applicable jurisdiction in the United States (assuming that at the time
of any such filing pursuant to the Act or other unrecorded documents relating to
the Aircraft have been filed but have not been shown on indices of filed but
unrecorded documents made available to special FCC counsel).
The opinion set forth in Paragraph 4 is limited by applicable bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting the rights of
creditors generally, and by general equitable principles, and in the case of the
Lease, is limited by applicable laws affecting the remedies provided therein,
which laws, however, do not in my opinion make the remedies provided in the
Lease inadequate for the practical realization of the rights and benefits
intended to be provided.
I am admitted to practice law in the State of Washington and in rendering
the foregoing opinions have not passed upon, or purported to pass upon, the laws
of any jurisdiction other than the State of Washington and the federal laws of
the United States.
Very truly yours,
______________________________
EXHIBIT E
[DATE]
Dear Sirs:
I am _______________________ (of) (to) Alaska Air Group, Inc., a Delaware
corporation (the "Guarantor"), and as such I am delivering this opinion in
connection with the transactions contemplated by the Guaranty dated December 20,
1989 (the "Guaranty"). Capitalized terms used herein without definition are
used as defined in the Guaranty.
In so acting, I have examined the Guaranty and the Lease which is the
subject of the Guaranty and have examined and relied upon the representations
and warranties as to factual matters contained therein and upon the originals,
or copies certified or otherwise identified to my satisfaction, of such
corporate records, documents and other instruments as in my judgment are
necessary or appropriate to enable me to render the opinions expressed below. I
am of the following opinion.
l. Guarantor is a corporation duly organized and validly existing in good
standing pursuant to the laws of the State of Delaware; is duly licensed or
qualified and is in good standing as a foreign corporation wherever necessary to
carry on its present business and operations and to own or lease its properties
and to enter into and perform its obligations under the Guaranty and has the
corporate power and authority to conduct its business as it is presently being
conducted and to enter into and perform its obligations under Guaranty.
2. The execution, delivery and performance by Guarantor of the Guaranty
have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of
Guarantor, do not require any stockholder approval which has not been obtained,
or the approval or consent of any trustee or holders of any indebtedness or
obligations of Guarantor except such as have been duly obtained, and will not
contravene any law, judgment, government rule, regulation or order binding on
Guarantor or the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of Guarantor or, to the
best of my knowledge, after due inquiry, contravene the provisions of, or
constitute a default under, or result in the creation of any lien upon the
property of Guarantor under, any material indenture, mortgage, contract or other
agreement to which Guarantor is a party or by which it or its properties may be
bound or affected.
3. Neither the execution and delivery by Guarantor of the Guaranty nor
the performance by Guarantor of its obligations thereunder require the consent
or approval of, the giving of notice to, the registration with, or the taking of
any other action in respect of, any federal, state or foreign government
authority or agency.
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4. The Guaranty has been duly authorized, executed by person(s) authorized
by all necessary corporate action, and delivered; and, assuming due execution
and delivery by the other parties thereto, constitutes legal, valid and binding
obligations of Guarantor enforceable against Guarantor in accordance with the
terms thereof.
The opinion set forth in Paragraph 4 is limited by applicable bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting the rights of
creditors generally, general equitable principles and applicable laws affecting
the remedies provided therein, which laws, however, do not in my opinion make
the remedies provided in the guaranty inadequate for the practical realization
of the rights and benefits intended to be provided.
I am admitted to practice law in the State of Washington and in rendering
the foregoing opinions have not passed upon, or purported to pass upon, the laws
of any jurisdiction other than the State of Washington and the federal laws of
the United States.
Very truly yours,
_____________________________
EXHIBIT F
GUARANTY
GUARANTY
To induce INVESTORS ASSET HOLDING CORP., as Trustee of AFG/Horizon-I Trust
("Lessor") to enter into an Aircraft Lease with Horizon Air Industries, Inc.
("Lessee"), dated as of December 20, 1989 (the "Lease"), Alaska Air Group, Inc.
("Guarantor"), for good and valuable consideration, does hereby guarantee to
Lessor the due, regular and punctual payment of the total rental as provided in
the Lease, whether it represents an original balance, a balance reduced by part
payment, or a deficiency after sale of equipment or otherwise, and does hereby
further guarantee that the Lessee will faithfully perform and fulfill all
agreements and obligations provided in the Lease at the time and in the manner
therein provided. Guarantor does hereby further guarantee to pay on demand all
losses, costs, attorney's fees or expenses which may be suffered by Lessor by
reason of Lessee's default under the Lease or default of Guarantor under this
Guaranty. Guarantor agrees that nothing herein shall be deemed to render this
Guaranty in any was conditional, and it is agreed that Lessor may, upon default
of Lessee, or at any time thereafter, make demand upon and receive payment of
any sum or performance or any covenant or agreement hereunder guaranteed by
Guarantor, with or without notice or demand for payment or performance by
Lessee, its successors or assigns, or any other person or entity. All
aforementioned Indebtedness and obligations of Guarantor are hereinafter
collectively referred to as the "Indebtedness".
Guarantor hereby waives: (a) notice of acceptance of this Guaranty and any
default by the Lessee or any other person; (b) presentment, protest and demand,
and notice of protest, demand and dishonor of the Lease, and the exercise of
possessory, collection or other remedies under the Lease; (c) any defense based
upon any legal disability of the Lessee or any discharge or limitation of the
liability of the Lessee to the lessor, whether consensual or arising by
operation of law or any bankruptcy, insolvency or debtor-relief proceeding, or
from any other cause; and (d) all rights of subrogation, all rights to enforce
any remedy that the Lessor may have against the Lessee, and all rights to
participate in any security held by the Lessor for the Indebtedness, until such
Indebtedness has been paid and performed in full.
This Guaranty shall continue to be effective, or be reinstated, as the case
may be, if at any time payment, or any part thereof, of any amount paid under
the Lease is rescinded or must otherwise be restored or returned by the
recipient thereof upon the insolvency, bankruptcy, dissolution, liquidation or
reorganization of the Lessee, or upon or as a result of the appointment of a
custodian, receiver, intervenor or conservator of, or trustee or similar officer
for, the Lessee or any substantial part of the property of the Lessee, or
otherwise, all as though such payments had not been made. If an event permitting
the exercise of remedies under the Lease shall at such time be prevented by
reason of the pendency against the Lessee of a case or proceeding under a
bankruptcy or insolvency law, the Guarantor agrees that, for purposes of this
Guaranty and its obligations hereunder, the Lease shall be deemed to have been
declared in default with all attendant consequences as provided in the Lease as
if such declaration of default and acceleration and the consequences thereof had
been accomplished in accordance with the terms of the Lease, and the Guarantor
shall forthwith pay any amounts guaranteed hereunder upon such declaration of
default and acceleration and consequences, without further notice or demand. No
failure by Lessor to exercise its rights hereunder shall give rise to any
estoppel against Lessor, or excuse Guarantor
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from performing hereunder. As used in this Guaranty, the word "person" shall
include any individual corporation or partnership, and refers to Guarantor and
to anyone absolutely, contingently, partly, or wholly liable for payment and/or
performance of the Lessee's obligations being guaranteed hereunder.
Except as expressly provided herein, Guarantor hereby agrees that its
obligations hereunder shall be unconditional, irrespective of (a) the validity,
regularity or enforceability of the Indebtedness, (b) the absence of any attempt
to collect from the Lessee or any other Guarantor, (c) the waiver of consent by
the Lessor with respect to any provisions of the Lease, (d) the validity or
enforceability of this Guaranty against one or more of any other guarantors, or
(e) any other circumstance which might otherwise constitute a legal or equitable
discharge or defense of Guarantor other than a breach of Section 5(b) of the
Lease.
Guarantor hereby waives any and all legal requirements that Lessor, its
successors or assigns, shall institute any action or proceeding at law or in
equity against Lessee, its successors or assigns, or anyone else, with respect
to the Lease or with respect to any other security held by Lessor, as a
condition precedent to bringing an action against the Guarantor upon this
Guaranty. All remedies afforded to Lessor, its successors or assigns, by reason
of this Guaranty are separate and cumulative remedies and no one of such
remedies, whether exercised by Lessor, or its successors or assigns, or not,
shall be deemed to be an exclusion of any one of the other remedies available to
Lessor, its successors or assigns, and shall in no way limit or prejudice any
other legal or equitable remedies which Lessor, its successors or assigns, may
have in the aircraft which is the subject of the Lease (the "Aircraft").
Guarantor authorizes the Lessor, without notice or demand and without
affecting the liability of the Guarantor hereunder, from time to time to (a)
renew, extend, accelerate or otherwise change the time for payment of
Indebtedness; (b) accept partial payments on the Indebtedness; (c) take and hold
security for the payment of this Guaranty or the Indebtedness and exchange,
enforce, waive and release any such security; (d) apply such security and direct
the order or manner of sale thereof as the Lessor in its discretion may
determine; (e) exercise any of its remedies under the Lease; and (f) settle,
release, compromise, collect or otherwise liquidate any Indebtedness and any
security therefor in any manner, without affecting or impairing the obligations
of Guarantor hereunder.
Until the Indebtedness is paid in full and until each and all of the terms,
covenants, and conditions of the Lease and this Guaranty are performed fully,
the Guarantor shall not be released by any act or thing with might, but for this
provision of this Guaranty, be deemed a legal or equitable discharge of a
surety, or by reason of any waiver, extension, modification, forebearance or
delay of Lessor, its successors or assigns, or its or their failure to proceed
promptly or otherwise, and the Guarantor hereby expressly waives and surrenders
any defense to its liability hereunder based upon any of the foregoing acts,
things, agreements or waivers or any of them.
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No failure or delay by Lessor, its successors or assigns, in exercising any
right, power or privilege hereunder or under the Lease shall operate as a waiver
thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or
further exercise thereof or the exercise of any right, power or privilege.
Any notice, demand or request by Lessor, its successors or assigns, to the
Guarantor shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have duly been given or
made if either delivered personally to the Guarantor or if mailed by certified
mail postage prepaid by Lessor to the Guarantor at its address set forth below
its signature at the end of this Guaranty.
This Guaranty shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and shall be binding on the parties
hereto and their respective permitted successors and assigns and shall inure to
the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Lessor.
Lessor and Guarantor agree that Guarantor shall pay to the Lessor the out-
of-pocket costs and expenses reasonably incurred by Lessor, its successors and
assigns, including but not limited to costs and attorneys' fees reasonably
incurred in any effort to enforce this Guaranty on account of a breach by
Guarantor, whether or not any lawsuit is filed. Furthermore, if legal or other
proceeding is instituted, the party prevailing in such proceeding shall be
entitled to recover court costs and related fees from the losing party.
This Guaranty and all guarantees, covenants and agreements of the Guarantor
contained herein shall continue in full force and effect and shall not be
discharged until such time as all of the agreements of the Lessee under the
Lease and the Guarantor hereunder, shall be duly performed. This Guaranty shall
bind Guarantor's successors and assigns and the benefits thereof shall extend to
and include Lessor's successors and assigns. In the event of default hereunder
Lessor may, at any time, inspect Guarantor's records or, at Lessor's option,
Guarantor shall furnish a current independent audit report.
Any provision of this Guaranty which may be determined by competent
authority to be prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to
such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or
unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof, and any
such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not invalidate or
render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction.
This Guaranty and each of its provisions may only be waived, modified,
varied, released, terminated or surrendered, in whole or in part, by a duly
authorized written instrument signed by Lessor (or its successors or assigns).
This Guaranty embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the
Guarantor and Lessor (or its successors or assigns), and supersedes all prior
agreements and understandings relating to the subject matter hereof.
Each signatory hereof warrants that he/she currently has authority to sign
on behalf of the entity for which the signatory is signing in his/her
representative capacity and by so signing, to bind such entity hereunder.
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Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Guarantor shall have as
defenses under this Guaranty to the performance of any of Lessee's obligations
under the Lease all of the defenses which Lessee has under the Lease to the
performance of such obligations. Guarantor acknowledges that to its knowledge,
as of the date hereof, Lessee has no defense to the performance of its
obligations under the Lease and it has no defenses to its obligations under this
Guaranty.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Guaranty is executed the day and year above
written.
GUARANTOR:
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ALASKA AIR GROUP, INC.
By ____________________________
J. ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
Vice President, Finance &
Chief Financial Officer
Address:
▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
Attn: Chief Financial Officer
Fax No. (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇
EXHIBIT G
PERMITTED SUBLESSEES
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Any U.S. Certificated Air Carrier which is an affiliate of the Guarantor or is
rated investment grade or better by either ▇▇▇▇▇'▇ Investors Services or
Standard and Poors.
AIRCRAFT LEASE EXTENSION AGREEMENT (N27444)
This Aircraft Lease Extension Agreement (N27444) dated as of December 28,
1994 (the "Extension Agreement") is by and between Investors Asset Holding Corp,
not individually but solely as Trustee of AFG/Horizon-I Trust, as Lessor, and
Horizon Air Industries, Inc. as Lessee.
WHEREAS, Lessor and Lessee have entered into that certain Aircraft Lease
dated as of December 20, 1989 (the "Lease") , recorded by the FAA on December
29, 1989, as Conveyance No. W08375, amended by the Amendment to Lease dated as
of October 30, 1990, recorded December 22, 1990, as Conveyance No. H73915.
Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning given to
such terms in the Lease. In the event of a conflict between the terms of the
Lease and the terms of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall govern;
and
WHEREAS, the Lease shall expire by its terms on December 27, 1994; and
WHEREAS, Lessee and Lessor wish to extend the Term of the Lease and amend
certain other provisions of the Lease, including amount of Basic Rent payable
during the extension of the Term;
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and
agreements set forth herein and other valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Lessor and Lessee agree as follows:
1. Amendments to Lease. The provisions of Exhibit B of the Lease are
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hereby amended as follows:
A. The language opposite "Basic Rent" is hereby amended in its entirety
to read as follows: "$2,957,712.00, payable in the amount of $34,350 on the
Delivery Date and $34,350 per month on each Basic Rent Date thereafter through
and including the Basic Rent Date occurring on October 28, 1990, and Basic Rent
of $34,038.00 per month on each Basic Rent Date commencing with the Basic Rent
Date occurring on November 28, 1990 through and including the Basic Rent Date
occurring on November 28, 1994, and Basic Rent of $24,000.00 per month on each
Basic Rent Date commencing with the Basic Rent Date occuring on December 28,
1994 through and including the Basic Rent Date occurring on January 28, 1998".
B. The language opposite "Term" is hereby amended in its entirety to read
as follows: "The period commencing on the Delivery Date and ending at 12:00 PM
on February 27, 1998".
2. Representations, Warranties and Agreements of the Lessee. Lessee
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hereby represents to Lessor that, as of the date hereof.
(a) The representations and warranties contained in Sections 6 (a-f) of
the Lease, as amended by this Extension Agreement, are true and correct as of
the date hereof.
(b) The representations contained in Section 6(g) of the Lease are true
and correct with respect to the financial statements of Lessee dated September
30, 1994.
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(c) No Event of Default, or event which, with the passage of time or
giving of notice, or both, would constitute an Event of Default, has occurred
and remains unremedied under the Lease.
(d) No Event of Loss has occurred under the Lease.
3. Warranty of Lessor. Lessor hereby represents to Lessee that, as of
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the date hereof, the representations and warranties contained in Sections 5(a-c)
of the lease, as amended by this Agreement, are true and correct as of the date
hereof
4. Loss or Destruction; Requisition of Use
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The Casualty Value schedule attached hereto as Schedule C hereby
supplements the Casualty Tables attached to the Lease as Exhibit C and shall
relate to any Event of Loss occurring during the Extension Term.
5. Events of Default
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The following shall be added as Section 18(j) of the Lease: "Alaska Air
Group, Inc. shall be in default of any of its obligations under that certain
Guaranty dated as of December 20, 1989".
6. Counterpart Execution
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This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, which together shall
form one and the same instrument.
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7. Full Force and Effect
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Except as expressly amended by this Extension Agreement, the Lease remains in
full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF Lessor and Lessee have executed this Agreement as of the date
first written above.
LESSEE LESSOR
HORIZON AIR INDUSTRIES, INC. INVESTORS ASSET HOLDING CORP.,
not individually, but solely
as Trustee of Horizon/AFG-I Trust
By: /s/▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇
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Name: ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Name: ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇
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Title: VICE PRESIDENT/CONTROLLER & TREASURER Title: Manager
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COUNTERPART NO. 2 OF THREE SERIALLY NUMBERED MANUALLY EXECUTED
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COUNTERPARTS. TO THE EXTEND, IF ANY, THAT THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CHATTEL
PAPER UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE, NO SECURITY INTEREST MAY BE CREATED
THROUGH THE TRANSFER AND POSSESSION OF ANY COUNTERPART OTHER THAN COUNTERPART
NO. 1.
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Schedule A - Rental Schedule Economics
LESSEE: HORIZON AIR INDUSTRIES, INC.
LESSOR: AMERICAN FINANCE GROUP
RENTAL SCHEDULE: N27444RN1
LEASE TERM (months): 38
PRIMARY START DATE: 12/28/1994
LEASE EXPIRATION DATE: 2/27/1998
PAYMENT FREQUENCY: MONTHLY
ADVANCE/ARREARS: ADVANCE
LEASE RATE: .008672087
PER DIEM LEASE RATE: .000289070
PERIODIC RENT: $ 24,000.00
NUMBER OF PAYMENTS: 38
TOTAL INTERIM RENT: $ .00
PAYMENT COMMENCEMENT DATE: 12/28/1994
TOTAL EQUIPMENT COST: $2,767,500.00
DOCUMENTATION FEE: -0-
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/s/ GJ LESSEE INITIALS LESSOR INITIALS
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/s/ ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ INITIALS
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Schedule B Equipment Description
LESSEE: HORIZON AIR INDUSTRIES, INC. RENTAL SCHEDULE AND ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE NUMBER: N27444RN1
LESSOR: AMERICAN FINANCE GROUP
Acceptance
Equipment Cost Serial Number Year Manufacturer Model Type Date
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2,767,500.00 AC-752 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ METRO III SA227-AC AIRCRAFT 12/28/1994
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2,767,500.00 Total for Location PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
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2,767,500.00 Total Equipment Cost
AMERICAN FINANCE GROUP
HORIZON AIR INDUSTRIES, INC.
Schedule C - Casualty Value Table for Rental Schedule N27444RN1
(Stated as a Percentage of Equipment Cost)
AFTER
PRIMARY
TERM CASUALTY
PAYMENT NO. VALUE
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Prior to l 95.00
l 94.83
2 94.67
3 94.50
4 94.33
5 94.15
6 93.96
7 93.77
8 93.58
9 93.38
10 93.18
11 92.97
12 92.76
13 92.54
14 92.31
15 92.08
16 91.85
17 91.61
18 91.36
19 91.10
20 90.85
21 90.58
22 90.31
23 90.03
24 89.75
25 89.46
26 89.16
27 88.86
28 88.55
29 88.24
30 87.91
31 87.58
32 87.25
33 86.90
34 86.55
35 86.19
36 85.83
37 85.45
38 85.00