EX-10.24 33 d500205dex1024.htm EX-10.24 EX-10.24

Confidential treatment has been requested for portions of this exhibit. The copy filed herewith omits the information subject to the confidentiality request. Omissions are designated as [*****]. A complete version of this exhibit has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Exhibit 10.24

Execution Version

AIRCRAFT LEASE AGREEMENT

Dated as of 30 November 2009

BETWEEN

CIT AEROSPACE INTERNATIONAL

as Lessor

and

CONCESIONARIA VUELA COMPAÑÍA DE AVIACIÓN, S.A. DE C.V.

(D/B/A VOLARIS)

as Lessee

 

 

One (1) Airbus A319-100 Aircraft

Scheduled Delivery Month – August 2010 (2 of 2)

 

 

 

 

This Aircraft Lease Agreement may be executed in several counterparts. To the extent, if any, that this Aircraft Lease Agreement 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 Aircraft Lease Agreement may be created through the transfer or possession of any counterpart other than the original counterpart so marked “Chattel Paper Original” on the signature page thereof.

 

 


CONTACTS – LES

NOTE: This list is for convenience only; refer to Section 27.18 for contacts for formal notices to be delivered under this Lease.

Primary Business Contact:

Israel Padron

Vice President - Marketing

CIT Aerospace

1100 Lee Wagener Boulevard, Suite 204

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315, U.S.A.

Tel: +1 (954) 359 0113

Fax: +1 (954) 359 5542

e-mail: israel.padron@cit.com

 

Payment Inquiries:   Technical Inquiries:

Operations

CIT Aerospace

3 George’s Dock, IFSC

Dublin 1, Ireland

Tel: +353 (1) 656 1004

Fax: +353 (1) 656 1001

e-mail: citaioperations@cit.com

with a copy to:

e-mail: una.slevin@cit.com

 

Asset Manager

e-mail: aerospaceassetmgmt@cit.com

Utilisation Reporting:   Financial Reporting

Asset Manager

e-mail: aerospaceassetmgmt@cit.com

 

Operations

e-mail: citaioperations@cit.com

 

with a copy to:

e-mail: una.slevin@cit.com

e-mail: ciara.flynn@cit.com

 

Operations

CIT Aerospace

3 George’s Dock, IFSC

Dublin 1, Ireland

Tel: +353 (1) 656 1004

Fax: +353 (1) 656 1001

e-mail: citaioperations@cit.com

with a copy to:

e-mail: una.slevin@cit.com

Insurance Reporting:   Legal Contact:

Insurance Administrator

CIT Aerospace

Operations Department

11 West 42nd Street, 12th Floor

New York, New York 10036

U.S.A.

Tel: +1 (212) 461 7830 or 7834

Fax: +1 (877) 525 9183

e-mail: michelle.lynn@cit.com

 

Malin Pålsson

CIT Aerospace

3 George’s Dock, IFSC

Dublin 1, Ireland

Tel: +353 (1) 656 1036

Fax: +353 (1) 656 1001

e-mail: malin.palsson@cit.com

 

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CONTACTS – LE

NOTE: This list is for convenience only; refer to Section 27.18 for contacts for formal notices to be delivered under this Lease.

Primary Business Contact

Fernando Suarez

Chief Financial Officer

Concesionaria Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A. de C.V.

Prolongación Paseo de la Reforma No. 490 ~ Piso 1

Colonia Santa Fe Peña Blanca

C.P. 01210, México, D.F.

Tel: +52 (55) 5261 6400

Fax: +52 (55) 5261 6460

e-mail: fernando.suarez@volaris.com.mx

 

Payment Inquiries:    Technical Inquiries:

Carlos Gonzalez

Financial Controller

 

Tel: +52 (55) 5261 6428

Fax: +52 (55) 5261 6460

e-mail: carlos.gonzalez@volaris.com.mx

  

Andrés Fabre

Director – Technical and Operations

 

Tel: +52 (55) 5261 6415

Fax: +52 (55) 5261 6460

e-mail: andres.fabre@volaris.com.mx

Utilisation Reporting:    Financial Reporting:

Carlos Gonzalez

Financial Controller

 

Tel: +52 (55) 5261 6415

Fax: +52 (55) 5261 6460

e-mail: carlos.gonzalez@volaris.com.mx

  

Carlos Gonzalez

Financial Controller

 

Tel: +52 (55) 5261 6428

Fax: +52 (55) 5261 6460

e-mail: carlos.gonzalez@volaris.com.mx

Insurance/Risk Management Contact:    Legal Contact:

Maria Elena Rodriguez

Risk Manager

 

Tel: +52 (55) 5261 6435

Fax: +52 (55) 5261 6460

e-mail: maelena.rodriguez@volaris.com.mx

  

Alfonso Ascencio

General Counsel

 

Tel: +52 (55) 5261 6412

Fax: +52 (55) 561 6460

e-mail: alfonso.ascensio@volaris.com.mx

 

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CONTENTS

 

Article            Page  
1.   DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION      1   
2.   LEASE TERM; NATURE OF LEASE      2   
  2.1.   Lease Term      2   
  2.2.   Nature of Lease      2   
3.   RENT        3   
  3.1.   Agreement to Pay Rent      3   
  3.2.   Basic Rent at Delivery      3   
  3.3.   Supplemental Rent      3   
  3.4.   Obligation to Perform Unconditional      3   
4.   SECURITY DEPOSIT      4   
  4.1.   Security Deposit Amount      4   
  4.2.   Nature of Security Deposit      4   
  4.3.   Application of Security Deposit      4   
  4.4.   Effect of Application of Security Deposit      4   
  4.5.   Repayment of Security Deposit      4   
  4.6.   Security Deposit Letter of Credit      5   
5.   PAYMENTS      7   
  5.1.   Account      7   
  5.2.   Payments on Non-Business Days      7   
  5.3.   Timing of Payments      7   
  5.4.   Late Payment      7   
  5.5.   Calculation of Interest and Prorating of other Payments      7   
  5.6.   Payments in United States Dollars      7   
  5.7.   Retention of Certain Payments      7   
  5.8.   Application of Payments      8   
6.   AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION; LESSEE INVOLVEMENT WITH SELLER      9   
  6.1.   Aircraft Specification      9   
  6.2.   Lessee Involvement with Seller      9   
7.   CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO DELIVERY      11   
  7.1.   Conditions Precedent      11   
  7.2.   Waiver or Deferral of Conditions Precedent      11   
8.   DELIVERY; TERMINATION FOR DELAY; EVENT OF LOSS PRIOR TO DELIVERY; RISK OF LOSS FOLLOWING DELIVERY      12   
  8.1.   Delivery Location and Timing      12   
  8.2.   Delivery Subject to Seller Delivery      12   
  8.3.   Termination for Delay      12   
  8.4.   Seller’s Right to Terminate      12   
  8.5.   Event of Loss to Aircraft Prior to Delivery      12   
  8.6.   Lessee Acceptance of Aircraft      12   
  8.7.   Risk of Loss to Aircraft following Delivery      13   
  8.8.   Waiver of Remedies for Delay in Delivery      13   
9.   LESSEE’S REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS      14   
  9.1.   Lessee’s Representations and Warranties      14   
  9.2.   Application of Representations and Warranties; Survival      16   
  9.3.   Lessee’s General Covenants      16   
10.   LESSOR’S REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS; DISCLAIMERS      18   
  10.1.   General Representations and Warranties of Lessor      18   
  10.2.   Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment      19   

 

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  10.3.   Disclaimer; Waiver of Warranties as between Indemnitees and Lessee; Waiver of Remedies      19   
  10.4.   Disclaimer and Waiver of Incidental, Consequential, Special and Punitive Damages      21   
  10.5.   No Duty of Indemnitees to Inspect, Etc      21   
11.   GENERAL OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT      22   
  11.1.   General Operation      22   
  11.2.   Insured Operations      22   
  11.3.   Carriage of Goods      22   
  11.4.   Operational Expenses      23   
  11.5.   Compliance with Laws      23   
  11.6.   Lessee’s Covenants Regarding Use of the Aircraft      24   
  11.7.   Certain Tax Matters      25   
12.   MAINTENANCE, MODIFICATION AND OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT      26   
  12.1.   General      26   
  12.2.   Accomplishment of Tasks and Repairs      26   
  12.3.   Information on Maintenance      26   
  12.4.   Aircraft Documents in English Language      26   
  12.5.   Originals      27   
  12.6.   Performance of Maintenance      27   
  12.7.   Alterations, Modifications and Additions      27   
  12.8.   Replacement of Parts      29   
  12.9.   Title to Parts      30   
  12.10.   Temporary Replacement of Parts      30   
  12.11.   Exchanging Parts      31   
  12.12.   Temporary Attachment and Removal of Engines      31   
  12.13.   Installation of Items of Equipment on Other Aircraft      32   
  12.14.   Failure to Reinstall Engines and Items of Equipment on the Aircraft      33   
13.   MAINTENANCE RESERVES      34   
  13.1.   Maintenance Reserves      34   
  13.2.   Discrepancies      34   
  13.3.   Rights in Maintenance Reserves      34   
  13.4.   Claims for Reimbursement - Timing      35   
14.   SELLER’S AND MANUFACTURERS’ WARRANTIES      36   
  14.1.   Assignable Warranties      36   
  14.2.   Reassignment; Assignment of Lessee Warranties      36   
  14.3.   Warranty Claims      36   
15.   SUBLEASING AND WET LEASING      37   
  15.1.   Subleasing      37   
  15.2.   Wet Leasing      38   
  15.3.   No Independent Subleasing of Items of Equipment      39   
  15.4.   Expenses      39   
  15.5.   Lessee Remains Liable      39   
16.   REPORTING AND INSPECTIONS      40   
  16.1.   Financial Reporting      40   
  16.2.   Aircraft Utilisation and Other Reporting/Information      41   
  16.3.   Further Information; Inspections      41   
  16.4.   Technical Report Prior to Return of Aircraft      42   
17.   REGISTRATION; PERFECTION OF OWNER’S TITLE; LIENS      43   
  17.1.   Registration      43   
  17.2.   Identification Plates      43   
  17.3.   Aeronautics Authority Acknowledgment      43   
  17.4.   Authorisation to Make Perfection Filings      43   

 

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  17.5.   Perfection of Title      43   
  17.6.   Cape Town Convention      44   
  17.7.   Permitted Liens      46   
18.   GENERAL INDEMNITY      47   
  18.1.   Scope      47   
  18.2.   Lessee’s Release      47   
  18.3.   Repayment      48   
  18.4.   Payment      48   
  18.5.   Exclusion      48   
  18.6.   After-Tax Nature of Indemnity      49   
  18.7.   Contest      49   
  18.8.   Survival      50   
19.   INSURANCE      51   
  19.1.   Obligation to Insure      51   
  19.2.   Liability Insurance      51   
  19.3.   Contractual Liability; Tail Coverage for Liability Insurance      51   
  19.4.   Insurance Against Loss or Damage to the Items of Equipment      51   
  19.5.   Reinsurance      52   
  19.6.   Requirements for All Insurances      53   
  19.7.   Reports      53   
  19.8.   Assignee of Lessor’s and/or Owner’s Interests      54   
  19.9.   Failure to Insure      54   
  19.10.   Lessor’s Right to Insure      54   
  19.11.   Changes to Insurance Practice      54   
  19.12.   AVN 67B      55   
20.   LOSS AND DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT AND ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT      56   
  20.1.   Risk of Loss and Damage      56   
  20.2.   Notification of Loss and Damage      56   
  20.3.   Event of Loss – Aircraft/Airframe      56   
  20.4.   Event of Loss – Engine or APU      57   
  20.5.   Event of Loss – Landing Gear      58   
  20.6.   Repairable Damage      58   
  20.7.   Documents Loss      59   
  20.8.   Application of Payments from Governmental Authorities      59   
  20.9.   No Lessor Liability to Repair or Replace Following Delivery      60   
21.   TAXES; TAX INDEMNITY      61   
  21.1.   Indemnity      61   
  21.2.   VAT      64   
  21.3.   Lessor Tax Certificates      64   
  21.4.   Withholding Tax Exemption Certificates      65   
  21.5.   Tax Filings; Information      65   
  21.6.   Payment of Taxes and Indemnities      65   
  21.7.   Contest      66   
  21.8.   Survival      68   
  21.9.   Change in Circumstances; Mitigation      68   
22.   RETURN OF AIRCRAFT      69   
  22.1.   Time and Place      69   
  22.2.   Condition      69   
  22.3.   Lessee’s Continuing Obligations      69   
  22.4.   Legal Status Upon Return      70   
  22.5.   Airport and Navigation Charges      70   

 

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23.   EVENTS OF DEFAULT      71   
24.   LESSOR’S RIGHTS AND REMEDIES FOLLOWING AN EVENT OF DEFAULT      73   
  24.1.   Lessor’s Rights Following an Event of Default      73   
  24.2   . De-Registration      75   
  24.3.   Present Value of Payments      75   
  24.4.   Remedies Cumulative      75   
  24.5.   Lessor’s Exercise of Remedies      75   
  24.6.   Application of Payments Following Default or Event of Default      76   
  24.7.   Use of Termination Date      76   
25.   ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER      77   
  25.1.   No Assignment by Lessee      77   
  25.2.   Transfer of Lessor’s and/or Owner’s Interests      77   
  25.3.   Cooperation with Transfers      77   
  25.4.   Financings      77   
  25.5.   Cooperation with Financings      78   
26.   LAW AND JURISDICTION      79   
  26.1.   Governing Law      79   
  26.2.   Consent to Jurisdiction      79   
  26.3.   Process Agent and Service of Process      79   
  26.4.   Jurisdiction and Forum      79   
  26.5.   Waiver of Jury Trial      79   
  26.6.   Waiver of Immunity      80   
27.   MISCELLANEOUS      81   
  27.1.   Severability and Illegality      81   
  27.2.   Amendments      82   
  27.3.   Lessor’s Right to Perform; Lessor’s Right to Delegate a Servicer      82   
  27.4.   Counterparts      82   
  27.5.   Delivery of Documents by Electronic Means      83   
  27.6.   Survival      83   
  27.7.   Entire Lease      83   
  27.8.   Successors and Assigns      83   
  27.9.   Brokers      83   
  27.10.   Transaction Costs      83   
  27.11.   Time is of the Essence      84   
  27.12.   Language      84   
  27.13.   No Rights of Third Parties      84   
  27.14.   Delegation      84   
  27.15.   Further Assurances      84   
  27.16.   Rights at Law      84   
  27.17.   Confidentiality      84   
  27.18.   Notices      85   

 

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Appendices

1

     Definitions

2

     Commercial Terms
     A.    Lease Term
     B.    Rent, Security Deposit, Insurance and other Financial Matters
     C.    Escalation
     D.    Maintenance Reserves
     E.    Return Conditions

3

     Acceptance Certificate

4

     Lease Supplement

5

     Participation Agreement

6

     Conditions Precedent / Post-Delivery Items
     A.    Lessor’s Conditions Precedent/Post-Delivery Items
     B.    Lessee’s Conditions Precedent/Post-Delivery Items

7

     Return Acceptance Certificate

8

     Forms

 

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THIS AIRCRAFT LEASE AGREEMENT is made as of 30 November 2009 by and between:

 

1. CIT AEROSPACE INTERNATIONAL, a company organised and existing under the applicable laws of Ireland and having its principal place of business at 3 George’s Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1, Ireland (“Lessor”); and,

 

2. CONCESIONARIA VUELA COMPAÑÍA DE AVIACIÓN, S.A. DE C.V. (D/B/A VOLARIS), a company organised and existing under the applicable laws of the United Mexican States and having its principal place of business at Prolongación Paseo de la Reforma No. 490, Piso 1, Colonia Santa Fe Peña Blanca, C.P. 01210, México, D.F. (“Lessee”).

WHEREAS:

Lessee wishes to lease from Lessor and Lessor wishes to lease to Lessee the Aircraft on the terms and subject to the conditions of this Lease.

NOW THEREFORE IT IS AGREED as follows:

 

1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION

1.1. Unless the context otherwise requires, all capitalised terms used in this Lease shall have the meanings given such terms in Appendix I or as may otherwise be defined in this Lease.

1.2. References to Articles, Sections and Appendices are to be construed as references to the articles, sections and appendices of and to this Lease and references to this Lease include the Appendices.

1.3. Words importing the plural shall include the singular and vice versa.

1.4. Reference to “Lessee”, “Lessor”, “Owner”, “Owner Participant”, “Financing Party” or any other Person shall include the successors, assigns and transferees of such Person.

1.5. The headings in this Lease are for convenience of reference only and shall not define or limit any of the terms or provisions hereof.

1.6. References to (or to any specified provision of) this Lease or any Operative Document shall mean this Lease or such Operative Documents as in force for the time being and as amended, novated, substituted or supplemented from time to time in accordance with this Lease or such Operative Document.

1.7. References to “hereby”, “herein”, “hereof”, “hereunder”, and other like words shall refer to this Lease including, without limitation, as supplemented by the Lease Supplement.

1.8. Whenever it is stated in this Lease that the consent or other action of Lessee or Lessor is not to be “unreasonably withheld” it shall be deemed to mean that such consent or action shall not be “unreasonably withheld or delayed”.

1.9. Whenever this Lease or any Operative Document refers to an obligation of CIT Leasing or Owner owing to Lessee, or of Lessor that requires the cooperation or conduct of Owner or CIT Leasing, unless such obligation is taken directly by Owner or CIT Leasing in favour of Lessee, this obligation shall be deemed to mean that Lessor shall cause Owner or CIT Leasing to act accordingly.

 

     

ARTICLE 1

LEASE TERM: NATURE OF LEASE


2. LEASE TERM; NATURE OF LEASE

2.1. Lease Term.

(a) Lessor shall lease the Aircraft to Lessee for the period stated in Appendix 2A.

(b) The Lease Term shall commence at Delivery and shall end on the Termination Date.

2.2. Nature of Lease. At all times during the Lease Term, full legal title to the Aircraft and each Item of Equipment shall remain vested in Owner to the exclusion of Lessee, notwithstanding the delivery of the Aircraft to, and the possession and use thereof by, Lessee. This Lease and the Lease Supplement, together, transfer to Lessee with respect to the Aircraft a leasehold interest only and Owner is the owner and Lessor is the lessor of the Aircraft, and Lessee is the lessee of the Aircraft, for all purposes, including for purposes of the application of all relevant laws, regulations, rules, administrative practices and policies, and all relevant financial accounting principles.

 

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ARTICLE 2

LEASE TERM: NATURE OF LEASE


3. RENT

3.1. Agreement to Pay Rent. As rental for the Aircraft, Lessee shall pay to Lessor Basic Rent, in advance, on each Rent Payment Date in respect of each Rent Period.

3.2. Basic Rent at Delivery. The amount of Basic Rent due and payable by Lessee for each Rent Period, including adjustments calculated in accordance with Appendix 2B, Section 1, shall be set forth in the Acceptance Certificate. In the event the Delivery Date is not the first day of a calendar month, Lessee shall pay Lessor the full Basic Rent amount due for the second Rent Period on or prior to the Delivery Date and shall pay the prorated Basic Rent amount due for the first Rent Period on or prior to the first day of the second Rent Period. For example, if Delivery occurs on 10 August 2010, on 09 August 2010 Lessee shall pay Lessor the full Basic Rent amount covering the Rent Period from 01 September 2010 through 30 September 2010; then, on 01 September 2010, Lessee shall pay Lessor the prorated Basic Rent amount covering the initial Rent Period from 10 August 2010 through 31 August 2010.

3.3. Supplemental Rent. Lessee shall pay to Lessor, or to whomsoever shall be entitled thereto, any and all Supplemental Rent within ten (10) days after demand or such other relevant period as may be provided herein.

3.4. Obligation to Perform Unconditional. This Lease is a net lease and Lessee’s obligation to pay Rent and Supplemental Rent, calculated in accordance with this Lease, and to perform its other Obligations shall be absolute and unconditional and shall not be affected by any circumstance, including, without limitation:

(a) any withholding, set-off, counterclaim, recoupment, defense or other right which Lessee may have against Lessor or any other Person for any reason whatsoever (whether in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby or any other transactions), including, without limitation, any breach by Lessor of its warranties, agreements or covenants contained herein or in any of the other Operative Documents;

(b) any defect in the title, registration, airworthiness, condition, design, operation, or fitness for use of, or any damage to or loss or destruction of, the Aircraft, or any interruption or cessation in the use or possession thereof by Lessee or any other Person for any reason whatsoever;

(c) any Liens with respect to the Aircraft;

(d) an Event of Loss with respect to the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment (subject to the terms of Section 20.3);

(e) the invalidity or unenforceability or lack of due authorisation or other infirmity of this Lease or any absence of right, power or authority of Lessor or Lessee to enter into this Lease;

(f) any insolvency, bankruptcy, examinership, reorganisation, administration, liquidation or similar proceedings affecting the enforcement of creditor’s rights generally by or against Lessor or Lessee;

(g) any other circumstance or happening of any nature whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing; or

(h) any imposition of Taxes.

Nothing in this Section 3.4 shall be construed so as to prevent Lessee from pursuing any Claim it may have against Lessor or any other Person in such court of law or otherwise as Lessee may deem appropriate.

 

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ARTICLE 3

RENT


4. SECURITY DEPOSIT

4.1. Security Deposit Amount. Lessee shall pay the Security Deposit in cash into Lessor’s bank account in accordance with the provisions of Appendix 2B, Section 2.

4.2. Nature of Security Deposit. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Lease, and without waiver by Lessee of its rights under Section 4.5 below, the Security Deposit shall be nonrefundable. The Security Deposit shall be the sole, absolute and unconditional property of Lessor, may be freely commingled by Lessor with its general funds and dealt with by Lessor in such manner as Lessor may see fit. If and to the extent that, under applicable law in any relevant jurisdiction, the Security Deposit is considered to be the property of Lessee, the Security Deposit shall be held by Lessor as security for the full, timely and faithful performance by Lessee of the Obligations and Lessee hereby assigns and charges in favour of Lessor, and hereby grants to Lessor a first priority security interest in, the Security Deposit to secure such payment and such performance, and in such circumstances Lessee shall not create or permit to exist any Lien, other than created under this Lease, in or otherwise dispose of the Security Deposit. Lessee shall, from time to time, execute and file with the appropriate Governmental Authorities any and all documents necessary or reasonably requested by Lessor to evidence and perfect such security interest in favour of Lessor with respect to the Security Deposit, including but not limited to the execution before a notary public of a pledge agreement under and pursuant to Mexican Law between Lessee, as pledgor, and Lessor, as pledgee, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Lessor, and the filing and registration thereof with the appropriate Governmental Authorities.

4.3. Application of Security Deposit. If an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing hereunder, in addition to all other rights Lessor has under this Lease or applicable Law, Lessor may set-off against, use, apply or retain all or any part of the Security Deposit in full or partial payment of amounts due and payable by Lessee or any Affiliate of Lessee, as applicable, under any Operative Document or Related Lease and to compensate Lessor for any documented, out-of-pocket expense it shall have incurred as a result of the occurrence of such Event of Default, or to apply toward documented, out-of-pocket losses or expenses Lessor may suffer or incur as a result of the occurrence of an Event of Default.

4.4. Effect of Application of Security Deposit. If Lessor uses or applies all or any part of the Security Deposit, such use or application shall not be deemed a cure by Lessee, or waiver by Lessor or any other Person, of any Event of Default and Lessee shall, within three (3) Business Days after Lessor’s written demand, pay to Lessor in cash such amount as may be necessary to restore the Security Deposit to its original amount. Notwithstanding the foregoing, provided that no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Lessor’s receipt of such additional Security Deposit amount shall be deemed to cure the relevant Event of Default solely to the extent such Event of Default is curable by such amount.

4.5. Repayment of Security Deposit. Provided no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Security Deposit, less the amount, if any, of any reasonable costs incurred by Lessor, or costs incurred by Lessor on behalf of Lessee for which Lessee or any Affiliate of Lessee, as applicable, is responsible hereunder or under any Related Lease in connection with the termination or cancellation of this Lease or a Related Lease or return of the Aircraft or an aircraft under any Related Lease, shall be paid over to Lessee promptly, and in any event within five (5) Business Days, after the Termination Date and the satisfaction by Lessee, in full, of its Obligations and the Related Obligations, the payment or performance of which is then due (including any Obligations to pay Supplemental Rent specified in Section 22.3(c) and to correct discrepancies identified in the Return Acceptance Certificate, but excluding those other Obligations or Related Obligations expressly provided herein to survive the Termination Date or the equivalent date in any Related Lease and which are not due for performance on or as of such date).

 

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ARTICLE 4

SECURITY DEPOSIT


4.6. Security Deposit Letter of Credit. In lieu of paying or maintaining the Security Deposit in cash, Lessee may deliver to Lessor a Security Letter of Credit in the amount of the Cash Security Deposit.

(a) If Lessee elects to provide the Security Deposit in the form of a Security Letter of Credit, Lessee shall provide a draft of the same for approval by Lessor not less than ten (10) Business Days prior to the date that Lessee desires to deliver the Security Letter of Credit to Lessor in substitution for the Security Deposit paid in cash. The Security Letter of Credit shall remain in full force and effect during the Lease Term and for not less than ninety (90) days following the Scheduled Termination Date, shall permit partial and multiple draws without invalidating or terminating the remaining balance of the Security Letter of Credit, and shall be freely assignable and transferable by Lessor without restriction or condition. Following receipt by Lessor of the Security Letter of Credit, Lessor shall promptly, and in any event within five (5) Business Days, repay to Lessee the equivalent amount of the Security Deposit then held by Lessor in cash.

(b) Lessor may draw upon all or a portion of the amount of the Security Letter of Credit:

(i) upon the occurrence of an Event of Default; and/or

(ii) if Lessee has not delivered a replacement Security Letter of Credit to Lessor in accordance with the provisions of this Section 4.6 or deposited with Lessor cash in the amount of the Security Deposit by the required time set forth therein; and/or

(iii) not sooner than five (5) Business Days prior to the expiration date of the Security Letter of Credit if (x) such expiration date is prior to the date required under Section 4.6(a), and (y) Lessee has not delivered a replacement letter of credit in substitution for the expiring Security Letter of Credit by such date or deposited with Lessor by such date the Security Deposit in cash;

and Lessor shall hold, apply, use, retain and return all or any portion of the funds paid pursuant to the Security Letter of Credit to the same extent as provided in Sections 4.3 and 4.5, as if Lessee had paid the Security Deposit in cash.

(c) If Lessor draws upon all or any portion of the Security Letter of Credit, such application shall not be deemed a cure of any Event of Default, and Lessee shall within three (3) Business Days after written demand by Lessor cause the Security Letter of Credit to be reinstated to its original amount, cause a replacement letter of credit to be issued in the total amount of the Security Deposit or pay the amount of such shortfall in the Security Deposit amount in cash.

(d) If (i) any bankruptcy, insolvency, examinership, administration, reorganisation, liquidation or anything analogous thereto in any jurisdiction shall be commenced in relation to the issuer of the Security Letter of Credit (or any Person guaranteeing, confirming or assuming any obligation as principal in respect thereof), (ii) the rating of obligations of the issuer of any Security Letter of Credit (or any Person guaranteeing, confirming or assuming any obligation as principal in respect thereof) is lowered or placed on CreditWatch with negative implications by Moody’s Investors Services or Standard & Poor’s (or any recognised institution providing similar services) so that the minimum required credit rating of the issuing and/or confirming bank is or may not (by virtue of being placed on CreditWatch with negative implications) be maintained or

 

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SECURITY DEPOSIT


(iii) the Security Letter of Credit shall cease to be valid and in full force and effect for any reason, Lessee shall within three (3) Business Days of receipt of notice from Lessor provide to Lessor a substitute Security Letter of Credit in form and substance satisfactory to Lessor and otherwise in compliance with the requirements of this Section 4.6 or deposit with Lessor cash in the amount of the Security Deposit.

(e) Lessor shall return the Security Letter of Credit to Lessee for cancellation when Lessor is otherwise obligated under this Lease to repay the Security Deposit to Lessee had the same been paid in cash.

 

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ARTICLE 4

SECURITY DEPOSIT


5. PAYMENT

5.1. Account. All payments of Rent, Security Deposit and in respect of Maintenance Reserves shall be made by Lessee to Lessor’s bank account identified in Appendix 2B, Section 3 or to such other account designated in writing by Lessor not less than two (2) Business Days prior to the due date of any relevant payment. Lessee shall, together with such payment, identify the institution from which such payment is being sent and refer to the make, model and Manufacturer’s serial number of the Aircraft, provided that the failure to do so shall not constitute Default hereunder.

5.2. Payments on Non-Business Days. When any payment under any Operative Document would otherwise be due to Lessor on a day that is not a Business Day, the due date for payment shall be the next succeeding Business Day.

5.3. Timing of Payments. Payments due under this Lease shall be made by Lessee for credit to Lessor not later than 11:00 A.M. New York time on the due date.

5.4. Late Payment. If Lessee fails to pay to Lessor any sum on its due date for payment under this Lease or any other Operative Document, including any payment of Supplemental Rent, Lessee shall pay to Lessor on demand interest on such sum from the due date up to the date of actual payment (including non-payment following the issuance of a judgment) at the Past Due Rate.

5.5. Calculation of Interest and Prorating of other Payments.

(a) All interest payable under this Lease or any other Operative Document shall accrue from day to day and be calculated on the basis of actual days elapsed and a 360 day year.

(b) All payments of a monthly nature under this Lease and any other Operative Document, including, but not limited to payments of Basic Rent and in respect of Maintenance Reserves, that accrue on a monthly basis and for which the payment due is for less than a complete month shall be pro rated on a daily basis based on a month consisting of thirty (30) days.

5.6. Payments in United States Dollars. All amounts to be paid hereunder shall be paid in Dollars, in immediately available funds, and all letters of credit delivered hereunder shall provide for payment in Dollars. The specification of Dollars in this transaction is of the essence and Dollars shall be the currency of account in any and all events. The obligations of Lessee hereunder shall not be discharged by an amount paid in another currency, whether pursuant to a judgment or otherwise, to the extent that the amount so paid on prompt conversion to Dollars and transferred to Lessor under normal banking procedures does not yield the amount of Dollars owing to Lessor in respect of such payment. If Lessor receives an amount in respect of Lessee’s liability under this Lease or if such liability is converted into a claim, proof, judgment or order in a currency other than Dollars, Lessee will indemnify Lessor, on an After-Tax Basis, as an independent obligation against any loss arising out of or as a result of such receipt or conversion. If the amount received by Lessor, when converted into Dollars (at the market rate at which Lessor is able on the relevant date to purchase Dollars in New York with that other currency) is less than the amount owed in Dollars Lessee will, forthwith on demand, pay to Lessor an amount in Dollars equal to the deficit. In addition, Lessee waives any right it may have in any jurisdiction to pay any amount due or to become due hereunder in a currency other than Dollars.

5.7. Retention of Certain Payments. Any amount referred to in any Operative Document which is payable to or retainable by Lessee shall not be paid to or retained by Lessee at any time when a Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, but instead such amount shall be paid

 

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PAYMENTS


to or held by Lessor as additional security for Lessee’s Obligations to be held and applied in accordance with the provisions of this Lease. At such time as there shall not be continuing any Default or Event of Default, such amount shall be paid to Lessee to the extent not applied in accordance with the preceding sentence. Where Lessor would, but for this Section 5.7 or any similar provision, be obliged to make any payment to Lessee, Lessor may elect to make such payment but shall be entitled to deduct or withhold from such payment any amount then due and payable but unpaid by Lessee under or in respect of Lessee’s Obligations.

5.8. Application of Payments. Lessor may apply any payment received from Lessee under any Operative Document which is less than the full amount then due and owing to Lessor in respect of Lessee’s Obligations in such proportions, order and manner as Lessor may, in its reasonable discretion, determine (except where an Event of Default is continuing, in which event such determination may be made in Lessor’s absolute discretion), notwithstanding any designation or instruction for application that may have been made by Lessee.

 

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PAYMENTS


6. AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION LESSEE INVOLVEMENT WITH SELLER

6.1. Aircraft Specification. The Aircraft shall be delivered newly manufactured to Lessee by Lessor on the Delivery Date in the configuration set forth in the Detail Specification.

(a) Following execution of this Lease, Lessee may from time to time prior to Delivery request Agreed Options be incorporated into the Aircraft. Any Agreed Options are subject to Seller’s and, if applicable, any BFE vendor’s lead-time, engineering and manufacturing requirements and shall not cause a delay to the Scheduled Delivery Date. All BFE selected by Lessee for installation on the Aircraft shall first be approved by Lessor (which approval will not be unreasonably refused or delayed) and must be from Seller’s approved BFE vendors unless otherwise consented to by Lessor and Seller and provided the same is in compliance with Seller’s lead-time, engineering and manufacturing requirements and shall not cause a delay to the Scheduled Delivery Date. Lessee shall pay for the costs associated with any such Agreed Options in excess of the allowances set forth in and pursuant to Article 3 and Appendix 2B, Section 1.

(b) A summary listing of all such Agreed Options shall be attached to the Acceptance Certificate at Delivery.

6.2. Lessee Involvement with Seller.

(a) Lessee’s Inspection of Aircraft. During the course of manufacture and final assembly of the Aircraft and at Delivery, Lessee shall, at its own cost, risk and expense, have its own representative present to inspect the Aircraft and each Item of Equipment at the Seller’s premises and to ensure its conformity with the Detail Specification and the requirements of this Lease. Lessee shall be entitled to participate in all ground inspections and demonstration/acceptance flights conducted by or on behalf of Lessor with respect to the delivery of the Aircraft to Lessor. If Lessee’s inspections reveal that the Aircraft and/or any Item of Equipment do not comply with the Detail Specification, Lessor will (for its own behalf and at Lessee’s request) promptly because the Seller to correct any such defects and make the Aircraft available for reinspection by Lessee. Lessee acknowledges that in accepting the Aircraft it is relying on its own inspection and knowledge of the Aircraft in determining whether it conforms with the Detail Specification and meets the requirements of this Lease and specifically disclaims any reliance upon any representation or assurance by any reliance upon any representation or assurance by Lessor or any Affiliate of Lessor or any representative or agent thereof in making such determination. Lessee further acknowledges that any assumption that Lessor will cure any nonconformity of the Aircraft and/or any Item of Equipment, discovered, difficult of discovery, or undiscovered, is not reasonable unless both (x) the nonconformity or possibility of nonconformity and (y) Lessor’s agreement to cure or cause the cure of such nonconformity are expressed in a written instrument signed by Lessor and Lessee delivered at or before the execution and delivery of the Acceptance Certificate and Lease Supplement, except as otherwise set forth herein. Except for any express commitment by Lessor to cure or cause the cure of any nonconformity evidenced by a written instrument of the type described in (y) above, including without limitation a list of discrepancies set forth as an attachment to the Acceptance Certificate, no Indemnitee will be liable for any failure of the Aircraft to conform with the requirements of this Lease at the time of acceptance of the Aircraft by Lessee.

(b) Participation Agreement. Lessee’s rights under the preceding clause (a) shall be exercised pursuant to the terms of the Participation Agreement to be entered into as of the date of this Lease.

 

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ARTICLE 6

AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION: LESSEE

INVOLVEMENT WITH SELLER


(c) Compliance. Lessee’s representative designated under this Section 6.2 shall comply with Seller’s occupational health and safety and security requirements as the same are advised by Lessor or any party acting by or through Lessor, in writing, and shall not unreasonably interfere with Seller’s, Lessor’s, CIT Leasing’s or, if applicable, Owner’s performance of their respective obligations in connection with the manufacture and delivery of the Aircraft while at Seller’s premises.

 

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ARTICLE 6

AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION: LESSEE

INVOLVEMENT WITH SELLER


7. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO DELIVER

7.1. Conditions Precedent.

(a) Lessor’s obligation to deliver and lease the Aircraft to Lessee is subject to:

 

  (i) no Event of Loss having occurred with respect to the Aircraft;

 

  (ii) no Default or Event of Default having occurred and be continuing;

 

  (iii) there having been no material adverse change to the financial condition of Lessee from the date of execution of this Lease to the Delivery Date which would adversely affect Lessee’s ability to perform its Obligations;

 

  (iv) Seller having tendered the Aircraft for purchase by Lessor under the purchase agreement for the same, after having consented to the assignment of the same by CIT Leasing to Lessor with respect to the Aircraft, in accordance with the Detail Specification and otherwise in the condition required for delivery thereunder; and

 

  (v) the receipt by Lessor of each item identified in Appendix 6A by the date required for such item appearing therein.

(b) Lessee’s obligation to take delivery and lease the Aircraft from Lessor is subject to:

 

  (i) the Aircraft being in compliance with the Detail Specification and otherwise in the condition required for delivery under this Lease;

 

  (ii) no Event of Loss having occurred with respect to the Aircraft; and

 

  (iii) the receipt by Lessee of each item identified in Appendix 6B by the date required for such item appearing therein.

7.2. Waiver or Deferral of Conditions Precedent. If any condition precedent specified in Section 7.1(a)(v) is not satisfied before Delivery, Lessor may, at its option, waive or defer satisfaction thereof on such terms and for such period as Lessor may determine and notify to Lessee in writing. If any condition precedent specified in Section 7.1(b)(iii) is not satisfied before Delivery, Lessee may, at its option, waive or defer satisfaction thereof on such terms and for such period as Lessee may determine and notify to Lessor in writing.

 

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ARTICLE 7

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO DELIVERY


8. DELIVERY; TERMINATION FOR DELAY; EVENT OF LOSS PRIOR TO DELIVERY; RISK OF LOSS FOLLOWING DELIVERY

8.1. Delivery Location and Timing. Lessor shall deliver the Aircraft in the condition required by this Lease to Lessee and Lessee shall accept the Aircraft when properly tendered under this Lease on the Delivery Date at the Delivery Location. Delivery of the Aircraft to Lessee under this Lease shall occur immediately upon delivery of the Aircraft to Lessor by the Seller in the condition required hereunder, whereupon the Lease Term shall commence. Promptly following receipt of any notice from Seller, Lessor shall promptly notify Lessee in writing of the exact date when Delivery is expected to occur.

8.2. Delivery Subject to Seller Delivery. Delivery of the Aircraft is subject to and expressly conditioned upon delivery of the Aircraft by Seller to Lessor. Lessor shall not be liable or responsible to Lessee for and Lessee hereby expressly waives any right to any Claims against any Indemnitee arising or the exercise of any remedies from or in connection with any delay by Seller in the delivery of, or failure to deliver, the Aircraft to Lessee under this Lease, and Lessee shall not be released from its Obligation to take delivery of the Aircraft under this Lease as a result of any such delay except in accordance with Section 8.3; provided that the foregoing release and waiver by Lessee shall not apply with respect to any Claims solely and directly attributable to Lessor’s or CIT Leasing’s willful misconduct.

8.3. Termination for Delay. If (x) the Scheduled Delivery Date is scheduled or rescheduled by Seller to a date that will cause Delivery to be delayed after the Outside Delivery Date, or (y) Lessor notifies Lessee that Lessor has received written notice from Seller that a delay is anticipated by Seller that will cause Delivery to be delayed to a date after the Outside Delivery Date, then by written notice given within ten (10) Business Days after the first to occur of (i) Lessee’s receipt of such Lessor notice or (ii) the Outside Delivery Date, either party may by written notice to the other terminate this Lease and this Lease will terminate on the date of receipt of such notice by the non-notifying party. In the event of such termination, neither party will have any further liability to the other party except that Lessor will return to Lessee the Security Deposit in accordance with Section 4.5 and any prepaid Rent. If such termination notice is not given within such ten (10) day period, each of Lessee and Lessor shall have waived their right to terminate this Lease for delay under this Section 8.3 and, subject to Lessor’s agreement with Seller to a revised Scheduled Delivery Date (which shall be binding upon Lessee), this Lease shall remain in full force and effect, the Aircraft shall be delivered to Lessee in accordance with the terms of this Lease on the revised Scheduled Delivery Date.

8.4. Seller’s Right to Terminate. Lessee’s rights under Section 8.3 are subject and subordinate to any rights that Seller may have under its purchase agreement with CIT Leasing in connection with a delay in delivery of the Aircraft to Lessor that occurs or is anticipated to occur after the Outside Delivery Date. If Seller exercises any right it may have to terminate Lessor’s (or, as applicable, CIT Leasing’s) right to purchase the Aircraft on account of any such delay, Lessor shall advise Lessee of such termination and this Lease shall automatically terminate and Lessor will return to Lessee the Security Deposit in accordance with Section 4.5 and any prepaid Rent.

8.5. Event of Loss to Aircraft Prior to Delivery. If an Event of Loss with respect to the Aircraft occurs prior to Delivery, Lessor will notify Lessee promptly following receipt of notice from the Seller and this Lease shall automatically terminate whereupon neither party will have any further liability to the other except that Lessor will return to Lessee the Security Deposit in accordance with Section 4.5 and any prepaid Rent.

8.6. Lessee Acceptance of Aircraft. If Lessee fails to (x) comply with the conditions contained in this Lease so as to allow Delivery to take place immediately following delivery of the

 

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ARTICLE 8

DELIVERY


Aircraft by Seller to Lessor or (y) take delivery of the Aircraft when properly tendered for delivery by Lessor in the condition required under this Lease, Lessee will be liable for and shall indemnify Lessor for all documented, out-of-pocket costs and expenses reasonably incurred by Lessor as a result thereof including (but without limitation) any payments (other than the purchase price) which Lessor becomes obliged to make to Seller.

8.7. Risk of Loss to Aircraft following Delivery. Upon Delivery, risk of loss or damage to the Aircraft shall pass to Lessee for the Lease Term (save for any periods during which Lessor, or any Person lawfully claiming by or through Lessor, shall have taken possession and control of the Aircraft in breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment set forth in Section 10.2).

8.8. Waiver of Remedies for Delay in Delivery. Lessor shall not be liable to Lessee for any delay or failure in Delivery to Lessee which is an Excusable Delay. Pursuant to Section 10.3, Lessee’s only rights or remedies for a delay in delivery, or anticipated delay in delivery, of the Aircraft not caused or occasioned by a Default of Event of Default of Lessee are those rights and remedies provided for in this Article 8 and Section 10.3.

 

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ARTICLE 8

DELIVERY


9. LESSEE’S REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS

9.1. Lessee’s Representations and Warranties. Lessee represents and warrants to Lessor that:

(a) Lessee is a company duly organised and validly existing under the laws of its State of Organisation and has the corporate power and authority to carry on its business as it is being conducted.

(b) Lessee has the corporate power to enter into and perform, and has taken all necessary corporate action to authorise the entry into, performance and delivery of each Operative Document to which it is a party and upon execution by the other parties thereto such Operative Documents will constitute the valid and legally binding and enforceable obligations of Lessee (except to the extent such enforceability may be limited by insolvency, moratorium, bankruptcy, reorganization and other laws affecting the rights of creditors generally).

(c) The execution and delivery of, the performance of its Obligations under, and compliance by Lessee with the provisions of, the Operative Documents will not (i) contravene any existing applicable law of its State of Organisation or the State of Registration (or federal and other divisional governmental laws applicable therein), (ii) conflict with, or result in any breach of any of the terms of, or constitute a default under, any agreement or other instrument to which Lessee is a party or is subject or by which it or any of its property is bound, (iii) contravene or conflict with any provision of its constitutional and/or organisational documents or (iv) result in the creation or imposition of, or oblige it to create, any Lien over its undertaking or any of its material assets, rights or revenues.

(d) Lessee is not in default under any material agreement to which it is a party or by which it may be bound and no litigation, arbitration or administrative proceeding is taking place or, to its knowledge, after reasonable inquiry, pending or threatened against Lessee which would have or could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on its ability to perform its Obligations.

(e) The audited annual financial statements of Lessee for each financial year are certified by independent auditors and, as most recently delivered to Lessor, have been prepared in accordance with GAAP and fairly present the financial position of Lessee as at such date and the results of the operations of Lessee for the financial year ended on the date set forth therein and there has, to the knowledge of Lessee, after reasonable inquiry, been no material adverse change in the financial condition of Lessee since publication of such financial statements, except as otherwise previously disclosed to Lessor in writing.

(f) Other than making a filing in respect of this Lease in the State of Registration with the Aeronautics Authority and with the IR and the filing and registration in respect of the pledge under Mexican Law with the appropriate Governmental Authorities pursuant to Sections 4.2 and 13.3(a)(i), it is not necessary, in order to ensure the legality, validity, enforceability or admissibility in evidence of any Operative Document, that such Operative Document or any other instrument be filed, recorded, registered or enrolled in any court, public office or elsewhere or that any stamp, registration or similar tax or charge be paid in relation to any of the Operative Documents.

 

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ARTICLE 9

LESSEE’S REPRESENTATIONS,

WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS


(g) Lessee has received and complied with or will, prior to the Delivery Date, receive and comply with, each authorisation required for the valid authorisation, execution, delivery and performance of this Lease and each other Operative Document to which it is a party, the validity and enforceability hereof and thereof and the compliance, satisfaction or performance by Lessee with or of all monetary and other Obligations hereunder and thereunder and all such authorisations are, or prior to the Delivery Date will be, valid and in full force and effect.

(h) The choice by Lessee of New York law to govern the Operative Documents and the submission by Lessee to the jurisdiction of the New York courts is valid and binding on Lessee.

(i) In any proceedings taken in any jurisdiction in relation to any of the Operative Documents, Lessee will not be entitled to claim for itself or any of its assets immunity from suit, execution, attachment or other legal process.

(j) Lessee has paid or caused to be paid all fees or charges assessed and due against it (or against any aircraft owned by or leased to or operated by it) by any airport or air navigation authority assessing landing or navigation fees or charges in respect of the Aircraft or any other aircraft owned by or leased to or operated by it, which if unpaid are reasonably likely to result in the imposition of a Lien on the Aircraft.

(k) Lessee has fully disclosed to Lessor all facts of which it has knowledge which in Lessee’s reasonable belief are material for disclosure to Lessor in the context of this Lease, Lessee knows of no material facts that would render any information previously furnished by or on behalf of Lessee to Lessor inaccurate or misleading in any material respect.

(l) No Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.

(m) Lessee is solvent and able to pay its debts as the same fall due and the transactions contemplated by the Operative Documents are of commercial benefit to it and in its commercial interests.

(n) With respect to Taxes:

(i) Lessee has duly filed all Tax returns that it is required by applicable Laws to file, has duly paid all Taxes stated to be due and payable in such Tax returns and has duly paid all Taxes stated to be due in any demand for payment or similar communication issued by any taxing authority to Lessee other than:

(A) Taxes (1) which are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings in accordance with applicable Law, (2) for which adequate reserves are maintained in accordance with GAAP, and (3) the contest of which does not involve any risk of imposition of any criminal penalty on any Indemnitee or any reasonable possibility of any sale, forfeiture, confiscation, seizure or loss of, or the imposition of a Lien (other than a Permitted Lien) on, any Item of Equipment or any interest therein;

(B) Tax returns, the non-filing of which could not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the ability of Lessee to perform its Obligations or to result in a sale, forfeiture, confiscation, seizure or loss of, or the imposition any criminal penalty on any Indemnitee or the imposition of a Lien (other than a Permitted Lien) on, any Item of Equipment or any interest therein; and

 

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LESSEE’S REPRESENTATIONS,

WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS


(C) Taxes, the non-payment of which could not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the ability of Lessee to perform its Obligations or to result in a sale, forfeiture, confiscation, seizure or loss of, or the imposition of any criminal penalty on any Indemnitee or the imposition of a Lien (other than a Permitted Lien) on, any Item of Equipment or any interest therein;

(ii) no Tax imposed by any Governmental Authority or other taxing authority of, or having jurisdiction in, Lessee’s State of Organisation or the State of Registration is (or, subject to any change in law after the Delivery Date, will be) (A) required to be paid by Lessor as a result of the execution, delivery, performance or enforcement of, or the transactions and activities provided for or contemplated in, the Operative Documents, or (B) required to be deducted or withheld from or with respect to any amount payable by Lessee to Lessor under any Operative Document; and

(iii) Lessor is not (and, subject to any change in law after the Delivery Date, will not be) required to give any notice to, make any registration with, or file any document or information with, any Governmental Authority or other taxing authority of, or having jurisdiction in, Lessee’s State of Organisation or the State of Registration with respect to Taxes solely by reason of the execution, delivery, performance or enforcement of the Operative Documents.

9.2. Application of Representations and Warranties; Survival. Each representation and warranty set out in Section 9.1 shall be deemed to be repeated on the Delivery Date by reference to the facts and circumstances existing on such date and shall survive the execution hereof and the delivery of the Aircraft.

9.3. Lessee’s General Covenants. Lessee covenants to Lessor that it will:

(a) preserve and maintain (i) its corporate existence and (ii) all of its material rights, privileges and franchises in every jurisdiction in which the character of the property owned or the nature of the business transacted by it makes licensing or qualification necessary;

(b) pay or cause to be paid (i) all Taxes required by applicable Laws to be paid by it (whether such Taxes are imposed upon it or upon its income and profits or upon any property belonging to it or otherwise) prior to the date on which any penalty accrues, except Taxes described in sub-clause (A), (B) or (C) of Section 9.1(n)(i), and (ii) all other lawful claims which, if not paid, are reasonably likely to result in the imposition of a Lien upon its property or upon the Aircraft or any part thereof;

(c) remain duly qualified to operate the Aircraft under applicable Law;

(d) maintain in full force and effect all governmental consents, licenses, authorisations, approvals, declarations, filings and registrations obtained or effected in connection with this Lease and every document or instrument contemplated hereby and to take all such additional action as may be proper or advisable in connection herewith or therewith. Lessee further undertakes to timely obtain or effect any new or additional governmental consents, licenses, authorisations, approvals, declarations, filings or registrations as may become necessary for Lessee’s performance of its Obligations;

 

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ARTICLE 9

LESSEE’S REPRESENTATIONS,

WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS


(e) not consolidate with, merge with or merge into any other corporation or convey, transfer or lease substantially all of its assets as an entirety to any other Person, provided that Lessee may do so if Lessee establishes to the reasonable satisfaction of Lessor that such merger, conveyance, transfer or lease will not have a materially adverse effect on Lessee’s ability to perform its Obligations and that the surviving entity will assume all Obligations, unless (i) in the case of a merger or consolidation, the surviving entity of such merger or consolidation is Lessee or an entity which (x) is a certificated air carrier or parent thereof and (y) after giving effect to such merger or consolidation has a net worth equal to or greater than that of Lessee immediately prior to such merger or consolidation and which has agreed in writing satisfactory to Lessor, to assume and perform all Obligations of Lessee hereunder, and such merger or consolidation will not have a materially adverse effect on the ability of the surviving entity to perform such Obligations; or, (ii) in the case of a transfer or lease, such transfer or lease will not have a materially adverse effect on Lessee or its ability to perform its Obligations hereunder;

(f) notify Lessor of any change to Lessee’s registered office, principal place of business or chief executive office if there is more than one place of business not more than thirty (30) days following such change;

(g) not (i) voluntarily suspend its certificated operations of the Aircraft or its fleet other than by reason of a merger or consolidation not otherwise prohibited by sub-clause (e) above; or (ii) permit to be revoked, canceled or otherwise terminated, whether by act or omission, all or substantially all of the material franchises, concessions, permits, rights or privileges required for the conduct of business and operations of Lessee or the free and continued use and exercise thereof, where such revocation, suspension or termination will have or could be deemed to have a material adverse effect on Lessee’s ability to perform its Obligations;

(h) pay promptly when due all navigation and en-route charges and all other charges payable by Lessee for the use of or services provided at any airport, whether in respect of the Aircraft or any other aircraft in Lessee’s fleet where the failure to pay the same could reasonably be expected to (i) result in a Lien upon the Aircraft, except to the extent being contested in accordance with applicable law and in respect of which contest Lessee has taken adequate reserves in accordance with GAAP, provided such contest would not give rise to any material likelihood of the loss, forfeiture or seizure of the Aircraft or any criminal liability on the part of Lessor or any Financing Party, and/or (ii) materially and adversely effect Lessee’s ability to perform its Obligations hereunder;

(i) not represent or hold out Owner, Lessor (if not Owner), any Financing Party or any Affiliate of the foregoing as carrying goods or passengers on the Aircraft or being in any way connected to operation of the Aircraft; and

(j) if any items delivered to Lessor in connection with this Lease are required by this Lease to have a validity and effectiveness for the Lease Term, but have or are of a duration or effectiveness that is for less than the Lease Term when originally delivered, Lessee shall cause replacements, extensions or supplements thereof to be timely delivered to Lessor during the Lease Term to ensure that Lessor maintains at all times during the Lease Term the benefits initially afforded by such items and the continued effectiveness and validity of the same for the Lease Term.

 

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ARTICLE 9

LESSEE’S REPRESENTATIONS,

WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS


10. LESSOR’S REPRESENTATIONS WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS; DISCLAIMERS

10.1. General Representations and Warranties of Lessor. Lessor represents and warrants to Lessee that:

(a) Lessor is a company duly organised and validly existing under the laws of its State of Organisation and has the corporate power and authority to carry on its business as it is being conducted;

(b) Lessor has the corporate power to enter into and perform, and has taken all necessary corporate action to authorise the entry into, performance and delivery of each Operative Document to which it is a party and upon execution by the other parties thereto the Operative Documents to which it is a party will constitute its valid and legally binding and enforceable obligations;

(c) the execution and delivery of, the performance of its obligations under, and compliance by Lessor with the provisions of; the Operative Documents to which it is a party will not (i) contravene any existing applicable law of its State of Organisation (or federal and other divisional governmental laws applicable therein), (ii) conflict with, or result in any breach of any of the terms of, or constitute a default under, any agreement or other instrument to which Lessor is a party or is subject or by which it or any of its property is bound, or (iii) contravene or conflict with any provision of its constitutional and/or organisational documents;

(d) Lessor has received and complied with or will, prior to the Delivery Date, receive and comply with, each authorisation required for the valid authorisation, execution, delivery and performance of this Lease and each other Operative Document to which Lessor is a party and the validity and enforceability hereof and thereof;

(e) each representation set forth in this Section 10.1 shall be deemed to be repeated on the Delivery Date by reference to the facts and circumstances existing on such date and shall survive the execution hereof and the delivery of the Aircraft;

(f) on and as of Delivery, Lessor shall have the right to lease the Aircraft to Lessee and there is no actual, or to Lessor’s knowledge, after reasonable inquiry, pending or threatened litigation to prevent or prohibit Lessor from entering into and performing its obligations under the Operative Documents to which it is a party or otherwise affecting the Aircraft or Lessor’s rights, title and interest in and to the Lease;

(g) Lessor is solvent and able to pay its debts as the same fall due;

(h) to Lessor’s knowledge, after due inquiry, no motion has been filed or is otherwise pending before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Court”) in the chapter 11 proceedings of CIT Group Inc. and CIT Group Funding Company of Delaware LLC (collectively, the “Debtors”) under Case No. 09-16565 (ALG) (the “Proceedings”) seeking to (i) bring Lessor or CIT Leasing into such Proceedings or which could reasonably be expected to adversely affect Lessee’s rights under the Lease or (ii) recover any funds held by Lessor, or by any other Person on behalf of Lessor, as deposits or reserves; and

 

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(i) no order of the Court nor approval of or assumption by either of Debtors, or any trustee, of or with respect to the Lease and/or the other Operative Documents is required in connection with the Proceedings.

10.2. Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment.

(a) Notwithstanding the effect of any provision in the Cape Town Convention to the contrary, which by the terms of the Cape Town Convention may be derogated from or varied, Lessor covenants that so long as an Event of Default shall not have occurred and be continuing, Lessee shall quietly enjoy the Aircraft without interference by Lessor or by any Person lawfully claiming by or through Lessor. The lawful exercise by Lessor of its rights under any Operative Document in conformity with the terms and conditions of such Operative Document shall not constitute a breach of this Section 10.2.

(b) Lessor shall procure that Owner (if Lessor is not the Owner) of the Aircraft and any Financing Party shall give an undertaking to Lessee on terms substantially in the form set out in Appendix 8.

10.3. Disclaimer; Waiver of Warranties as between Indemnitees and Lessee; Waiver of Remedies.

(a) LESSEE AGREES THAT, AS BETWEEN ITSELF AND THE INDEMNITEES, IT ACCEPTS DELIVERY OF THE AIRCRAFT AND EACH ITEM OF EQUIPMENT “AS-IS, WHERE-IS”. LESSEE ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT NO INDEMNITEE HAS, OR SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE MADE, (WHETHER BY VIRTUE OF HAVING LEASED THE AIRCRAFT UNDER THIS LEASE, OR HAVING ACQUIRED THE AIRCRAFT, OR HAVING DONE OR FAILED TO DO ANY ACT, OR HAVING ACQUIRED OR FAILED TO ACQUIRE ANY STATUS UNDER OR IN RELATION TO THIS LEASE OR OTHERWISE), AND LESSOR, FOR ITSELF AND FOR EACH INDEMNITEE, HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS, ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE TITLE (EXCEPT AS HEREIN BELOW PROVIDED), AIRWORTHINESS, CONDITION, DESIGN, OPERATION, MERCHANTABILITY, FREEDOM FROM CLAIMS OF INFRINGEMENT OR THE LIKE, OR FITNESS FOR USE FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE AIRCRAFT, OR AS TO THE QUALITY OF THE MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP OF THE AIRCRAFT, THE ABSENCE THEREFROM OF LATENT OR OTHER DEFECTS, WHETHER OR NOT DISCOVERABLE OR CAPABLE OF DISCOVERY, OR AS TO ANY OTHER REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING FROM A COURSE OF PERFORMANCE OR DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE), WITH RESPECT TO THE AIRCRAFT; AND LESSEE HEREBY WAIVES, RELEASES, RENOUNCES AND DISCLAIMS EXPECTATION OF OR RELIANCE UPON ANY SUCH WARRANTY OR WARRANTIES. NO INDEMNITEE SHALL HAVE ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY TO LESSEE OR ANY OTHER PERSON, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT OR TORT OUT OF ANY NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY OF LESSOR OR OTHERWISE, FOR (i) ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE AIRCRAFT OR ANY ITEM OF EQUIPMENT OR BY ANY INADEQUACY THEREOF OR DEFICIENCY OR DEFECT THEREIN OR BY ANY OTHER CIRCUMSTANCE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, (ii) THE USE, OPERATION OR PERFORMANCE OF THE AIRCRAFT OR ANY RISKS RELATING THERETO, (iii)

 

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THE DELIVERY OR DELAY IN DELIVERY (WHERE ANY SUCH DELAY IS NOT DUE TO THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF LESSOR) OR EXCUSABLE DELAY, OR (iv) OPERATION, SERVICING, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, IMPROVEMENT OR REPLACEMENT OF THE AIRCRAFT OR ANY ITEM OF EQUIPMENT. THE WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS SET FORTH IN THIS LEASE OR IN ANY OTHER OPERATIVE DOCUMENT ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND NO INDEMNITEE SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE MADE ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY STATED IN THIS LEASE OR ANY OTHER OPERATIVE DOCUMENT.

(b) LESSEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE DESCRIPTION OF THE AIRCRAFT SET FORTH IN THIS LEASE AND ANY OPERATIVE DOCUMENTS IS BASED UPON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE SELLER AND, AS APPLICABLE, EACH MANUFACTURER. LESSEE REPRESENTS TO LESSOR THAT LESSEE HAS USED ITS OWN JUDGMENT IN SELECTING THE AIRCRAFT AND HAS DONE SO BASED ON ITS SIZE, DESIGN AND TYPE. LESSEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO INDEMNITEE IS A SELLER, MANUFACTURER, REPAIRER OR PERSON MANAGING, DIRECTING OR PERFORMING SUCH SERVICES OF THE AIRCRAFT AND (ii) THE RENT AND OTHER AMOUNTS HAVE BEEN CALCULATED HAVING DUE REGARD FOR THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 10.3.

(c) IN CONSIDERATION OF (i) LESSEE’S RIGHTS HEREUNDER TO INSPECT THE AIRCRAFT AND (ii) LESSOR’S ASSIGNMENT TO LESSEE OF ANY AND ALL ASSIGNABLE WARRANTIES OF ALL MANUFACTURERS, LESSEE HEREBY AGREES THAT ITS ACCEPTANCE OF THE AIRCRAFT AT DELIVERY AND ITS EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE CONSTITUTE LESSEE’S WAIVER OF THE WARRANTY OF DESCRIPTION, ANY CLAIMS LESSEE MAY HAVE AGAINST LESSOR BASED UPON THE FAILURE OF THE AIRCRAFT TO CONFORM WITH SUCH DESCRIPTION AND ANY AND ALL RIGHTS IT MAY HAVE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. EVEN IF AT ANY TIME THE FAILURE OF THE AIRCRAFT TO CONFORM TO SUCH DESCRIPTION SUBSTANTIALLY IMPAIRS THE VALUE AND UTILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT AND LESSEE ACCEPTED THE AIRCRAFT WITHOUT DISCOVERING THE NONCONFORMITY BUT LESSEE’S ACCEPTANCE OF THE AIRCRAFT WAS REASONABLY INDUCED EITHER BY AN INDEMNITEE’S ASSURANCES OR BY THE DIFFICULTY OF DISCOVERING ANY DEFECT PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE, LESSEE AGREES NOT TO LOOK TO ANY INDEMNITEE FOR DAMAGES OR RELIEF ARISING OUT OF THE FAILURE OF THE AIRCRAFT TO CONFORM TO SUCH DESCRIPTION.

(d) DELIVERY BY LESSEE TO LESSOR OF THE ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE WILL BE CONCLUSIVE PROOF AS BETWEEN LESSOR AND LESSEE THAT LESSEE HAS EXAMINED AND INVESTIGATED THE AIRCRAFT, INCLUDING THE ENGINES AND THE AIRCRAFT DOCUMENTS AND THAT EACH IS IN THE CONDITION REQUIRED HEREUNDER AND WITHOUT DEFECT, EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN SUCH CERTIFICATE, (WHETHER OR NOT DISCOVERABLE OR DIFFICULT OF DISCOVERY AT DELIVERY) AND OTHERWISE IN EVERY WAY SATISFACTORY TO LESSEE.

 

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(e) LESSEE HEREBY WAIVES, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY AND ALL RIGHTS WHICH IT MAY NOW HAVE OR WHICH AT ANY TIME HEREAFTER MAY BE CONFERRED UPON IT, BY STATUTE OR OTHERWISE, TO SUSPEND ITS PERFORMANCE HEREUNDER OR TO TERMINATE, CANCEL, QUIT OR SURRENDER THIS LEASE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, (X) ON ACCOUNT OF ANY GROUNDS OF INSECURITY WITH RESPECT TO LESSOR’S PERFORMANCE OF ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS LEASE AND (Y) ON ACCOUNT OF ANY REPUDIATION BY LESSOR OF ANY OF ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS LEASE, EXCEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXPRESS TERMS HEREOF. EACH PAYMENT OF RENT MADE BY LESSEE TO LESSOR SHALL BE FINAL AND LESSEE WILL NOT SEEK TO RECOVER ANY PART OF SUCH PAYMENT FROM LESSOR FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER, EXCEPT FOR NEGLIGENCE OR MANIFEST ERROR IN THE CALCULATION OF THE AMOUNT OR REMITTANCE OF SUCH PAYMENT. LESSEE’S COVENANTS AND PROMISES IN THIS LEASE ARE IRREVOCABLE AND INDEPENDENT UPON DELIVERY HEREUNDER, AND NONE OF SUCH COVENANTS OR PROMISES IS SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION, TERMINATION, MODIFICATION, REPUDIATION, EXCUSE, OR SUBSTITUTION WITHOUT LESSOR’S CONSENT OR THE CONSENT OF SUCH OTHER PERSON TO WHOM THE COVENANT OR PROMISE RUNS. LESSEE AGREES THAT ITS ONLY RIGHT WITH RESPECT TO A DEFAULT BY LESSOR UNDER THIS LEASE IS, AFTER COMPLYING WITH ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS LEASE, TO MAKE A CLAIM AGAINST LESSOR FOR ACTUAL DAMAGES RESULTING DIRECTLY FROM SUCH DEFAULT AND LESSEE HEREBY WAIVES ANY OTHER RIGHTS OR REMEDIES IT MAY HAVE UNDER ARTICLE 2A (UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE—LEASES) OF THE NEW YORK UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE OR OTHERWISE IN RESPECT OF SUCH BREACH.

10.4. DISCLAIMER AND WAIVER OF INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES. EACH OF LESSEE AND LESSOR (EXCEPT IN RESPECT OF LESSOR AS OTHERWISE SET FORTH HEREIN OR IN ANY OTHER OPERATIVE DOCUMENT) AGREES THAT IT SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS AND WAIVES ANY RIGHT THAT IT MAY OTHERWISE HAVE TO RECOVER, (i) INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES, AND/OR (ii) DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH ANY INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR IN THE CASE OF LESSOR, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN ARTICLE 24, ANTICIPATED PROFITS AS A RESULT OF ANY BREACH OR ALLEGED BREACH BY THE OTHER OF ANY OF THE AGREEMENTS, REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF SUCH OTHER PARTY CONTAINED IN THIS LEASE OR ANY OPERATIVE DOCUMENTS.

10.5. NO DUTY OF INDEMNITEES TO INSPECT, ETC. NO INDEMNITEE SHALL HAVE ANY DUTY OR OBLIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER ANY ITEM OF EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED TO BE OVERHAULED OR MAINTAINED, OR TO OBSERVE OR INSPECT THE OVERHAUL OR MAINTENANCE OF ANY ITEM OF EQUIPMENT OR TO CONFIRM OR VERIFY THE FITNESS OR QUALIFICATION OF LESSEE OR ANY APPROVED MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION TO PERFORM ANY MAINTENANCE TO ANY ITEM OF EQUIPMENT AND NO INDEMNITEE SHALL INCUR ANY LIABILITY OR OBLIGATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING OR BY REASON OF THE FAILURE OF ANY ITEM TO BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED OR BY REASON OF ANY INDEMNITEE’S ELECTION TO OBSERVE OR INSPECT OR NOT TO OBSERVE OR INSPECT ANY MAINTENANCE CHECK OR OTHER MAINTENANCE OF ANY ITEM OF EQUIPMENT PERFORMED DURING THE LEASE TERM.

 

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AND COVENANTS; DISCLAIMERS


11. GENERAL OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT

11.1. General Operation. Lessee will:

(a) comply with the Law in any country or jurisdiction which may for the time being be applicable to the Aircraft and its use, maintenance and operation, including but not limited to the holding of all certificates, licenses, permits, authorisations and regulations, and take all reasonable steps to ensure that the Aircraft is not used for any illegal purpose;

(b) not use any Item of Equipment in any manner contrary to:

(i) any Manufacturer’s operating manuals or published instructions, or in violation of any airworthiness certificate or registration relating thereto; or

(ii) any published recommendation of the Manufacturer of such Item of Equipment or regulation of the Aeronautics Authority or for any purpose for which the Aircraft is not designed or reasonably suitable;

(c) ensure that all personnel directly or indirectly employed by it in connection with the operation and maintenance of the Aircraft have the qualifications and hold the licenses required by the Aeronautics Authority and applicable Law;

(d) use the Aircraft solely in commercial passenger and cargo (provided such cargo is carried exclusively in the cargo compartments of the Aircraft) operations for which Lessee is duly authorised by the Aeronautics Authority and under applicable Law and, without prejudice to Lessee’s rights under Section 15.2 hereof, principally from one or more bases located within the State of Registration or Lessee’s State of Organisation (or such other location as Lessor may approve in writing from time to time, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld);

(e) not utilise the Aircraft for purposes of training, qualifying or re-confirming the status of cockpit personnel except for the benefit of Lessee’s cockpit personnel, and then only if the use of the Aircraft for such purpose is not disproportionate to the use for such purpose of other similar model aircraft within Lessee’s fleet of aircraft; and

(f) obtain and maintain in full force and effect all certificates, licenses, permits and authorisations required for the making of payments required by, and the compliance by Lessee with its other Obligations under, this Lease.

11.2. Insured Operations. Lessee will not use or locate or permit the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment to be used or located in any manner, for any purpose or at any location which is not covered by the insurance policies and the scope of coverage Lessee is required to carry and maintain as set forth in this Lease. Lessee will not carry any goods of any description excepted or exempted from such policies or do any other act or permit to be done anything which could reasonably be expected to invalidate or limit the coverage provided under any such insurance policy or coverage provided thereunder.

11.3. Carriage of Goods. Lessee shall not use the Aircraft for the carriage of:

(a) whole animals living or dead except compliance with I.A.T.A. regulations;

(b) cargo to the extent forbidden pursuant to Section 2 (Limitations) of the I.A.T.A Dangerous Goods Regulations, as revised, from time to time;

 

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(c) nuclear fuels or waste, illegal drugs, controlled substances or the like or any other goods, materials or items of cargo which are prohibited by Law; or

(d) any other cargo which, whether due to size, content or packaging, (i) could reasonably be expected to cause damage to the Aircraft or (ii) the carriage of which might cause damage that would not be adequately covered by insurance.

11.4. Operational Expenses. Lessee shall pay or procure payment of all expenses incurred the operation of the Aircraft during the Lease Term including, without limitation, expenses of flight crews, cabin personnel, fuel, oil, lubricants, maintenance, insurance, landing and navigation fees, airport charges, passenger service and any and all other expenses or claims of any kind or nature incurred during the Lease Term, arising directly or indirectly in connection with or related to the use, movement, operation, storage or location of the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment. The obligations of Lessee under this Section 11.4 arising prior to any cancellation, termination or expiration of the Lease Term shall continue in full force and effect, notwithstanding such cancellation or termination (whether arising out of an Event of Default or otherwise) or expiration, and shall be enforceable by Lessor. Nothing herein shall be deemed to prevent Lessee from contesting any such expenses by appropriate proceedings, provided that no such contest shall give rise to any reasonable likelihood of the loss, forfeiture or seizure of the Aircraft or any criminal liability on the part of any Indemnitee.

11.5. Compliance with Laws. Lessee will:

(a) not cause or permit the Aircraft to proceed to, or remain at, any location to the extent then prohibited by applicable Law by any Governmental Authority of the State of Registration or Lessee’s, Lessor’s or Owner’s State of Organisation or any Governmental Authority of the country in which such location is situated, except under exigent circumstances, when necessary to safeguard the Aircraft or the lives and well-being of passengers and crew, provided that the Aircraft is promptly removed from such location upon cessation of such exigent circumstances: and

(b) not use or permit the use of the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment with, for or on behalf of any Person:

(i) whose property or interests in property are blocked or subject to blocking pursuant to Section 1 of Executive Order 13224 of September 24, 2001 Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism (66 Fed. Reg. 49079 (2001)) (as the same is in effect during the Lease Term);

(ii) in violation of the United States Bank Secrecy Act, as amended, or any applicable regulations thereunder;

(iii) in violation of any of the sanctions programs administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the United States Department of Treasury (“OFAC”), any regulations promulgated thereunder by OFAC or under any affiliated or successor governmental or quasi-governmental office, bureau or agency, or any enabling legislation or executive order relating thereto (ref: www.ustreas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/);

 

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(iv) on the list of “Specially Designated Nationals” and “Blocked Persons” or prohibited under any OFAC regulation or executive order, as the same are amended from time to time;

(v) in violation of a United Nations sanction or whose assets have been frozen by enabling legislation of the same in the State of Registration or Lessee’s State of Organisation; or

(vi) in violation of any Laws similar to or consistent with the foregoing clauses (i) through (v) as the same are enacted in the Lessee’s State of Organisation or the State of Registration;

as any or all of the same are amended or supplemented from time to time, and including any successor Laws as the same are enacted from time to time.

11.6. Lessee’s Covenants Regarding Use of the Aircraft. Lessee covenants to Lessor that it will procure that (x) in each calendar year that begins and ends during the Lease Term and (y) in the case of the calendar year that includes the Delivery Date, during the part of such calendar year that begins on the Delivery Date and (z) in the case of the calendar year that includes the Termination Date, during the part of such calendar year that ends on the Termination Date:

(a) either:

(i) the Aircraft will be located outside the U.S.A. and outside Puerto Rico (in each case including the territorial sea extending two hundred (200) nautical miles from the coast thereof) more than fifty percent (50%) of the time, or

(ii) more than fifty percent (50%) of the miles traversed in the use of the Aircraft will be outside the U.S.A. and outside Puerto Rico (in each case including the territorial sea extending two hundred (200) nautical miles from the coast thereof),

provided that the Aircraft will be deemed to be in the U.S.A. at all times during which it is engaged in transport between the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico or between two points in the U.S.A. or between two points in Puerto Rico; and

(b) either:

(i) the Aircraft will be located outside Canada (including the territorial sea extending two hundred (200) nautical miles from the coast thereof) more than fifty percent (50%) of the time, or

(ii) more than fifty per cent (50%) of the miles traversed in the use of the Aircraft will be traversed outside Canada (including the territorial sea extending two hundred (200) nautical miles from the coast thereof); and

(c) the Aircraft will not be used, pursuant to any sublease, wet lease, charter, or otherwise, by any Person that:

(i) has a State of Organisation in or whose State of Organisation is (A) Canada or (B) Puerto Rico or the U.S.A. or

 

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(ii) is resident or principally based in (A) Canada or (B) Puerto Rico or the U.S.A. or

(iii) has any right under any sublease, wet lease, charter or other agreement to use (or to permit or suffer any other Person to use) the Aircraft or any part thereof in a manner which is reasonably likely to result in a breach of any covenant of Lessee in this Section 11.6

except that the Aircraft may be wet leased to a Person described in subclause (i)(B) or (ii)(B) provided that such Person will not have the right to use the Aircraft for more than a total of ninety (90) days in any calendar year, and Lessee provides Lessor written notice of such wet lease within ten (10) days after the date on which such wet lease is executed. For purposes of this Section 11.6(c), the term “wet lease” shall have the same meaning as the term Wet Lease except that it may include a “wet lease” of the Aircraft by a Permitted Sublessee (and in such case references to Lessee appearing in the definition of the term Wet Lease shall be deemed to refer to such Permitted Sublessee).

11.7. Certain Tax Matters. If, after the Delivery Date, an amendment to Section 954 of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “U.S. Tax Code”), is enacted or an amendment to the Treasury Regulations under Section 954 of the U.S. Tax Code is promulgated as a final regulation and if independent tax counsel engaged by Lessee and reasonably acceptable to Lessor delivers to Lessee and Lessor a written opinion to the effect that due to such amendment, Rent payable by Lessee pursuant to this Lease will be treated as “derived from leasing the Aircraft in foreign commerce” within the meaning of Section 954(c)(2)(A) of the U.S. Tax Code even if Lessee does not comply with its warranty and covenant in Section 11.6(a), then if requested by Lessee in writing and if no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, Lessor will negotiate with Lessee in good faith with a view to amending Section 11.6 to reflect such amendment, provided that no such amendment shall give rise to a reasonable likelihood that any Indemnitee would incur any liability, loss, cost, expense or other adverse consequence that it would not have incurred in the absence of such amendment unless Lessee is required by this Lease or any other Operative Document to indemnify such Indemnitee therefor in a manner that is reasonably satisfactory to such Indemnitee. Lessee shall pay the costs and expenses incurred by Lessor or any other Indemnitee in connection with the negotiation, documentation, execution, delivery, filing or recording of any amendment requested by Lessee pursuant to this Section 11.7.

 

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12. MAINTENANCE, MODIFICATION AND OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT

12.1. General. Lessee, at its own expense, shall cause the Aircraft and each Item of Equipment to be serviced, repaired, overhauled, tested and maintained:

(a) in accordance with the Maintenance Program and the applicable Manufacturer’s Repair Manuals including, without limitation, the Manufacturer’s recommended corrosion prevention and control program for the Aircraft;

(b) so as to keep each such Item in as good operating condition and as necessary to maintain the value, utility and appearance of the Aircraft as when delivered to Lessee hereunder, reasonable wear and tear excepted;

(c) in compliance with Manufacturers’ service bulletins designated by such Manufacturer as either (x) an Alert Service Bulletin or (y) a mandatory service bulletin, either of which by their terms (i) is applicable to the respective Item of Equipment and (ii) specify compliance during the Lease Term;

(d) in compliance with all other Manufacturer’s service bulletins which require compliance in order to maintain the validity of warranties assigned or otherwise provided to Lessee; and

(e) in compliance with all Airworthiness Directives which by the terms of each such AD require compliance during the Lease Term and which shall be accomplished in strict accordance with such AD. Notwithstanding the foregoing, compliance with any AD may be accomplished by the use of an alternate method of compliance, provided that such alternate method of compliance is approved by the EASA and the Aeronautics Authority, without limitation.

12.2. Accomplishment of Tasks and Repairs. Lessee shall cause, at its expense, all Tasks to be accomplished on the Aircraft as they become due, with no discrimination toward the Aircraft with respect to any maintenance accomplished on similar model aircraft within Lessee’s fleet of aircraft. To the extent that the Maintenance Program permits certain structural Tasks to be accomplished on a sampling basis, Lessee nevertheless shall accomplish on the Aircraft all such structural Tasks that, by the terms of such Tasks, are applicable to the Aircraft, provided, however, at Lessee’s option the accomplishment of such structural sampling Tasks may deferred during the Lease Term, but in any event all such structural sampling Tasks that have been deferred shall be accomplished by Lessee not later than during the Final Check. Any damage, defects or corrosion discovered during the Lease Term shall be repaired in accordance with the applicable Manufacturer’s Repair Manual approved procedures at the sole expense of Lessee, and Lessee shall obtain Required Approval with respect to any repairs or modifications accomplished during the Lease Term which have not been approved by the Manufacturer and the Certificating Authority in addition to any approval received by Lessee from the Aeronautics Authority with respect to any such repairs or modifications.

12.3. Information on Maintenance. Lessee, at its cost and expense, shall furnish Lessor, at such times during the Lease Term as Lessor shall reasonably request, copies of records maintained relating to the Aircraft.

12.4. Aircraft Documents in English Language. Lessee, at its cost and expense, shall maintain all Aircraft Documents in the English language, including Aircraft Documents required by the

 

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applicable Aeronautics Authority to be maintained in respect of each Item of Equipment, and promptly furnish to Lessor upon Lessor’s request such information as may be required to enable Lessor to file any reports required to be filed with any Governmental Authority because of Owner’s ownership of the Aircraft.

12.5. Originals. All Aircraft Documents, including records and documentation of maintenance accomplished on the Aircraft and any Item of Equipment shall be retained by Lessee until the Termination Date, at which time all records and Aircraft Documents shall be returned to Lessor in original (not duplicate) form. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, Lessee may return any such Aircraft Documents in electronic form, except with respect to documentation of Airworthiness Directive accomplishments which must be in original form with the signature of the Person authorized to accomplish such, subject to the following:

(a) Lessee shall, unless already possessed by Lessor, provide Lessor with the software necessary to access such electronic documentation and the appropriate licenses for Lessor and any other owner or operator to use such software;

(b) Lessee shall provide Lessor with the appropriate excerpts from Lessee’ operations or procedures manuals (in English), approved by the Aeronautics Authority, specifying the procedures to be adhered to by Lessee in the use of such form of electronic documentation in place of original documents; and

(c) Lessee shall provide certification by Lessee’s Director of Quality Assurance that the electronic documentation was maintained in accordance with the Aeronautics Authority approved procedures as set forth in clause (b) above.

12.6. Performance of Maintenance. All Maintenance Checks, including the Final Check, shall be accomplished only at Approved Maintenance Organisations which shall be approved by Lessor, acting reasonably, in writing prior to the commencement of such Maintenance Check, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld. All other maintenance on the Aircraft will be performed by Lessee using personnel that are approved and appropriately certified by the Aeronautics Authority to perform such maintenance. Notwithstanding the preceding, at any time during the Lease Term, Lessee may provide Lessor with a list of Approved Maintenance Organisations that Lessee plans to use, and unless Lessor notifies Lessee in writing of its objection to any such Approved Maintenance Organisation at least thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of any Maintenance Check, such Maintenance Check may nevertheless be accomplished at such Approved Maintenance Organisation objected to by Lessor and such Approved Maintenance Organisation shall be deemed to be approved by Lessor for the accomplishment of such Maintenance Check, but otherwise such Approved Maintenance Organisation objected to by Lessor shall no longer be deemed to be approved.

12.7. Alterations, Modifications and Additions.

(a) Required Alterations, Modifications and Additions. Lessee, at its own cost and expense, shall make such alterations, modifications and additions to the Aircraft and any Items of Equipment as may be required from time to time to comply with:

(i) all Manufacturers’ service bulletins designated by such Manufacturer as either (x) an Alert Service Bulletin or (y) a mandatory service bulletin, either of which by their terms (1) is applicable to the respective Item of Equipment and (2) specify compliance during the Lease Term;

 

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(ii) Airworthiness Directives which by the terms of each such AD require compliance during the Lease Term and which shall be performed in strict accordance with such AD and without application or utilisation of any alternate method of compliance; and

(iii) all Laws and regulations of the Aeronautics Authority which require compliance during the Lease Term.

(b) Discretionary Alterations, Modifications and Additions.

(i) Except as set forth in the preceding clause (a) or the following clause (ii), Lessee shall not make any alteration, modification or addition to the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment (including, but not limited to, galleys, lavatories, avionics or Engines) without the prior written consent of Lessor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld and shall be deemed given in the absence of a response within ten (10) Business Days following Lessor’s receipt of Lessee’s written request.

(ii) Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding clause (i), Lessor’s consent shall not be required for any discretionary alteration, modification or addition that Lessee wishes to perform to the Aircraft provided that any such alteration, modification or addition does not require or result in a modification to the Aircraft structure or electrical wiring system, and is:

(A) for the installation of additional or enhanced Items of Equipment (and not in substitution for the same, unless replacing a Part with another Part that is of a higher modification status) or

(B) is cosmetic (and non-structural) in nature in order for Lessee to display its name, logo or other identification or advertising; or

(C) to the Aircraft interior configuration that (1) utilises the existing seat track system (without modification), (2) does not require the addition to, removal of or modification of any Aircraft structure, (3) does not impair the value or utility of the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment or adversely affect compliance with the type certificate data sheet of the Aircraft, and (4) does not cause any change in the category or status of the Aircraft as defined by the Manufacturer.

(c) Removed Items – Title and Risk of Loss. Subject to the provisions of Sections 12.8 and 12.9, title to any and all Items of Equipment removed from the Aircraft shall remain with Owner and risk of loss or damage to the same shall remain with Lessee during the Lease Term and Lessee shall keep, store and maintain the same in accordance with Manufacturer’s published procedures or written recommendations of the Manufacturer and standard industry practice (including the issuance of a Certificating Authority Form at the time of removal) for subsequent reinstallation or, at Lessor’s option, return to Lessor on the Termination Date.

(d) De-Modification of Aircraft. Subject to the provisions of Sections 12.8 and 12.9, at Lessor’s option (unless otherwise agreed in writing by Lessor and Lessee), Lessee shall, in connection with Return, de-modify and restore the Aircraft to the condition and configuration

 

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it was in prior to the accomplishment of any alterations, modifications or additions performed in accordance with this Section 12.7, assuming such condition was in compliance with the terms of this Lease, notwithstanding the provision of Lessor’s consent under Section 12.7(b)(i), if the same is provided, or otherwise.

12.8. Replacement of Parts. Lessee, at its own cost and expense, shall promptly replace all Parts which may from time to time become worn out, lost, stolen, destroyed, seized, confiscated, damaged beyond repair or permanently rendered unfit for use for any reason whatsoever. In addition, in the ordinary course of maintenance, service, repair, overhaul or testing, Lessee may remove any Part, whether or not worn out, lost, stolen, destroyed, seized, confiscated, damaged beyond repair or permanently rendered unfit for use; provided that Lessee shall as promptly as practicable either reinstall such Part or replace such Part pursuant to the terms of this Article 12. Each replacement part prior to installation in the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment:

(a) shall be free and clear of all Liens (other than Permitted Liens);

(b) shall be in as good operating condition and shall have a value, utility, maintenance, modification and repair status at least equal to the Part replaced, assuming such replaced Part was in the condition and repair required to be maintained by the terms hereof;

(c) shall have documentation evidencing compliance with all applicable Certificating Authority and Aeronautics Authority requirements, including, without limitation (but to the extent applicable):

(i) a Certificating Authority Form and, if not indicated on such form, teardown report indicating time since Overhaul and a description of work accomplish with respect to such part by an Approved Maintenance Organisation;

(ii) Overhaul records with respect to Parts replacing Time Controlled Parts;

(iii) documentation of modification status and compliance with Airworthiness Directives; and

(iv) any other appropriate documentation applicable to the maintenance and repair status of such part; and

(d) shall:

(i) have the same part number and be of the same Manufacturer as the replaced Part (an “OEM Part”), except (x) to the extent the Manufacturer has superseded the part number of such OEM Part, and in such an event the superseding part number shall be an acceptable alternate pursuant to the Manufacturer’s Repair Manual or a Required Approval or (y) if such OEM Part is no longer commercially available, an equivalent part with a different part number or from a different manufacturer shall be acceptable, and (z) non-OEM Parts manufactured by alternate manufacturers may be used to replace cosmetic items and standard hardware in the passenger cabin of the Aircraft, provided, however, each of sub-clauses (y) and (z) herein with respect to such equivalent parts or non-OEM Parts shall be subject to the approval of both the Airframe Manufacturer and the EASA for installation of such parts on the Aircraft;

 

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(ii) with respect to Time Controlled Parts, have not accumulated more time since new (and time since Overhaul if such replaced Part has previously been Overhauled) than that of the replaced Part.

12.9. Title to Parts.

(a) Parts Replacement in Connection with Maintenance. Any Part removed from the Airframe or any Item of Equipment shall remain the property of Owner and subject to this Lease, no matter where located, until such time as such Part shall be replaced by a part which has been incorporated or installed in or attached to the Aircraft or an Item of Equipment pursuant to the requirements for replacement parts specified in Section 12.8 and title to such replacement part has been vested in Owner. Except as set forth in Section 12.10, immediately upon any replacement part becoming incorporated, installed or attached to the Aircraft or an Item of Equipment as provided above, such part shall become the property of Owner, title to such replacement part shall immediately vest in Owner and such replacement part shall become subject to this Lease and be deemed a Part for all purposes hereof to the same extent as the Part which it has replaced. Once the replacement part has become subject to this Lease, title to the Part so replaced shall immediately vest in Lessee.

(b) Parts Replacement in Connection with Discretionary Alterations, etc. So long as no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, at any time during the Lease Term, Lessee may remove any Part from an Item of Equipment that was installed pursuant to Lessee’s accomplishment of an alteration, modification or addition pursuant to Section 12.7(b), provided that:

(i) such Part is in addition to and not in replacement of or in substitution for, any Part originally incorporated or installed in or attached to such Item at the time of delivery thereof hereunder or any Part in replacement of, or substitution for, any such original Part;

(ii) such Part is not required to be incorporated or installed in or attached or added to such Item pursuant to the terms hereof;

(iii) such Part can be removed from such Item without diminishing or impairing the value, utility or airworthiness which such Item would have had at such time had such alteration, modification or addition not occurred; and

(iv) such Part is not required to be installed on or attached to such Item of Equipment by the Aeronautics Authority or the Certificating Authority in order to maintain the airworthiness certification of the Aircraft for passenger operation.

Upon removal of any such Parts, Lessee shall restore the area where such Part was removed so that it is in the condition it would have been had such Part not been installed, assuming such condition was in compliance with the terms of this Lease, and so that such removal is undetectable. Title to any Part not removed by Lessee as above provided prior to the return of the respective Item of Equipment to Lessor hereunder shall remain with Owner.

12.10. Temporary Replacement of Parts. Provided no Event of Default has occurred and in continuing, at any time during the Lease Term, any Part incorporated or installed in or attached or added

 

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to any Item of Equipment may be replaced temporarily with a part which does not satisfy the requirements of Section 12.8; provided that

(a) there shall not have been readily or economically available to Lessee at the time and in the place that such substitute or replacement part was required to be installed on the Airframe or Engine a replacement part complying with the requirements of Section 12.8;

(b) it would have resulted in an unreasonable disruption of the operation of the Aircraft and/or the business of Lessee as an airline (as determined by Lessee) to have grounded the Aircraft until such time as a replacement part complying with the requirements of Section 12.8 became available for installation on the Aircraft;

(c) as soon as practicable after installation of the same on the Airframe or Engine (and in any event no later than the earliest to occur of (i) the first C-Check following such installation, (ii) the Scheduled Termination Date or (iii) the Termination Date) Lessee shall remove any such part not complying with the requirements of Section 12.8 and replace the same with a part complying with such requirements.

Upon the replacement by Lessee of any such non-conforming part pursuant to the foregoing clause (c), title to such replacement part shall, without further act, vest in Owner and such part shall be deemed Part hereunder.

12.11. Exchanging Parts. Any Part removed from the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment in the course of performance of maintenance on the same may be subjected by Lessee to normal exchanges customary in the airline industry in the ordinary course of Lessee’s business provided that (x) the parts replacing such removed Parts are incorporated, installed in or attached to the Aircraft or such Item of Equipment promptly following the removal of such Parts, and (y) all applicable requirements of the Aeronautics Authority and the Certificating Authority shall be adhered to with respect to all such Parts being incorporated, installed, or attached, whether or not such Part was originally removed from the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment or is a replacement for any such removed Part. Lessee shall, whether or not such exchanged part is owned by Lessee at the time such exchange is completed, comply or ensure the continued compliance with the requirements of Sections 12.8, 12.9 and 12.10 as applicable prior to installation of the same into the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment.

12.12. Temporary Attachment and Removal of Engines.

(a) Installation of Other Engines.

(i) In the course of performance of Lessee’s Obligations under this Lease, Lessee may temporarily remove an Engine from the Airframe and install an engine on the Airframe that is owned by Lessee or which is subject to a lease, conditional sale agreement, trust indenture or other security agreement, provided that such other engine is (x) free and clear of all Liens except the rights of the parties to the lease or conditional sale or other security agreement covering such engine and as the same are otherwise permitted to exist pursuant to Section 17.7, and (y) Lessee, or if Lessee is not the owner of the engine, the lessor, conditional seller, indenture trustee or secured party of any such engine agrees in writing in a form satisfactory to Lessor, acting reasonably, and which agreement may be set forth in the relevant lease, conditional sale agreement, mortgage, indenture or security agreement, that it will not acquire or claim, as against Lessor, any right, title or interest in or any adverse right, title or interest to the Airframe or any Item

 

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of Equipment as the result of any such engine being installed on the Airframe. Lessor agrees for the benefit of any such owner, lessor, conditional seller or secured party that, subject to such Person’s agreement as set forth above, Lessor shall not claim any interest in any such engine by virtue of its installation on the Airframe. If any of the respective interests of Lessor, Owner or any relevant Financing Party in any Item of Equipment is materially impaired by virtue of installation of such engine on the Airframe, Lessee shall promptly, following receipt of written notice from Lessor to such effect, remove such engine from the Airframe, failing which such impairment or adverse effect will be deemed an Event of Default pursuant to Section 23(k).

(ii) Lessee shall comply with the requirements of Section 19.4(c) for as long as such engine is installed on the Airframe and the engine shall be removed from the Airframe and the removed Engine reinstalled on the Airframe upon the occurrence and continuation of an Event of Default, but in any event, not later than the Termination Date.

(b) Installation of Engines on other Airframes. Provided no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Lessee may install an Engine removed from the Airframe on any other airframe of the same type operated by and in Lessee’s fleet of aircraft, but only if:

(i) Lessee has title to such other airframe and such airframe is free and clear of all Liens (except as the same are permitted to exist pursuant to Section 17.7) or

(ii) such other airframe is leased to Lessee or owned by Lessee subject to a conditional sale or other security agreement, provided that (A) 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 as the same are otherwise permitted to exist pursuant to Section 17.7, and (B) there shall be in effect a written recognition of rights agreement of the lessor or secured party of such airframe substantially in the form appearing in Appendix 8 or substantially similar agreement to the effect that such lessor, conditional seller or secured party will not claim any interest in the Engine by virtue of such Engine being installed on such airframe, and which agreement may be set forth in any relevant lease, conditional sale agreement, mortgage or security agreement. If any of the respective interests of Lessor or any relevant Financing Party in an Engine is materially impaired by virtue of installation on any such other airframe, Lessee shall promptly remove such Engine from such other airframe, failing which such impairment or adverse effect will be deemed an Event of Default under Section 23(k) or in the event such continued installation of such Engine on such airframe has resulted in loss of title to the Engine by Lessor, an Engine Loss;

and in either case, Lessee shall comply with the requirements of Section 19.4 for as long as such Engine is installed on such other airframe and the Engine shall be removed from such other airframe for reinstallation on the Airframe upon the occurrence and continuation of an Event of Default, but in any event, not less than thirty (30) days prior to the Scheduled Termination Date.

12.13. Installation of Items of Equipment on Other Aircraft. Subject to the preceding provisions of this Article 12, Lessee may permit any Item (excluding Landing Gear) to be installed on another aircraft solely to the extent such aircraft is within Lessee’s fleet of aircraft; provided, however, upon the occurrence and continuation of an Event of Default following the removal of any such Item from the Aircraft, Lessee shall promptly, but in no event later than ten (10) Business Days following such Event of Default:

(a) reinstall on the Aircraft each such Item not then currently installed thereon assuming such Item is in airworthy condition, or

 

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(b) in the event such Item is not in an airworthy condition, such Item shall be restored promptly to an airworthy condition and reinstalled on the Aircraft or, in the case of a Part, such Part may be exchanged in accordance with Section 12.11.

12.14. Failure to Reinstall Engines and Items of Equipment on the Aircraft. If (a) an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing which is the result of Lessee’s failure to make any payments when due or failure to maintain the airworthiness of the Items of Equipment, and (b) Lessee fails to comply with the requirements set forth in Sections 12.12 and 12.13, then in such instance and in recognition of the higher credit risk to which an aircraft lessor is exposed when an Engine, APU, or Part has been removed from an aircraft at a time when a Default or an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Lessee shall pay to Lessor an additional rental charge, Supplemental Rent and not as a penalty, in the amount of (X) ***** for each Engine, (Y) ***** for the APU, and (Z) ***** of the replacement cost for any Part, for each day each such Engine, APU or Part, as the case may be, remains in noncompliance with Sections 12.12 or 12.13, as the case may be.

 

***** Confidential portions of the material have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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13. MAINTENANCE RESERVES

13.1. Maintenance Reserves. Lessee shall make payments to Lessor in respect of the Maintenance Reserves in accordance with Appendix 2D, on a monthly basis, within ten (10) days following the last day of each Rent Period, with the first payment due ten (10) days following the second Rent Payment Date; provided that Lessee’s final payment in respect of Maintenance Reserves shall be made on the Termination Date.

13.2. Discrepancies. If Lessee’s actual utilisation of the Aircraft is greater than Lessee’s utilisation of the Aircraft reported to Lessor in accordance with Article 16, Lessee shall make up any deficiency payments in respect of Maintenance Reserves to Lessor within three (3) Business Days of the date of receipt of written notice from Lessor.

13.3. Rights in Maintenance Reserves.

(a) All amounts paid by Lessee in respect of Maintenance Reserves are the sole and exclusive property of Lessor and Lessor shall be entitled to freely commingle such moneys with its several funds and deal with such moneys as Lessor sees fit. Notwithstanding such stated intent, if and to the extent that the Maintenance Reserves or any part thereof, under any applicable Law or otherwise, are determined to be security deposits or otherwise the property of Lessee or if it is so determined those monies are a debt owed to Lessee or that Lessee shall have any interest in those monies, Lessee and Lessor agree that subclauses (i) and (ii) below shall apply.

(i) Pursuant to applicable Law, Lessee hereby grants to Lessor a first and prior perfected Lien and possessory security interest in the Maintenance Reserves as security for Lessee’s Obligations, including, without limitation, the obligations of Lessee to maintain and return the Aircraft and each Item of Equipment in the condition required by this Lease. Lessee agrees to execute and file, at Lessee’s expense, with the appropriate Governmental Authorities any and all documents necessary or reasonably requested by Lessor to evidence and perfect such security interest in favour of Lessor, including but not limited to the execution before a notary public of a pledge agreement under and pursuant to Mexican Law between Lessee, as pledgor, and Lessor, as pledgee, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Lessor, and the filing and registration thereof with the appropriate Governmental Authorities.

(ii) Lessee shall not assign, hypothecate or otherwise transfer its interests, if any, in the Maintenance Reserves.

(b) Upon and during the continuance of an Event of Default, and in addition to all other rights Lessor may have under this Lease under applicable Law, Lessor may use, apply or retain all or any portion of the Maintenance Reserves, and, without limitation, Lessor may immediately or at any time thereafter, while any Event of Default is continuing, without prior notice to Lessee (x) offset all or any part of the Obligations or Related Obligations against the liabilities of Lessor in respect of any obligations of Lessor or Affiliate of Lessor under any Related Lease, or (y) apply the Maintenance Reserves in or towards the payment or discharge of the Obligations or Related Obligations in such order as Lessor reasonably sees fit. If Lessor uses or applies all or any portion of such Maintenance Reserves, such application shall not be deemed a cure of any Default or Event of Default unless and until Lessee shall have, and Lessee shall within three (3) Business Days after written demand therefor deposit with Lessor in cash an amount sufficient to fully restore each such Maintenance Reserve account to its original sum prior to such application plus any amount then due and payable by Lessee in respect of Maintenance Reserves.

 

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13.4. Claims for Reimbursement – Timing. Any claim by Lessee for reimbursement from the Maintenance Reserves made pursuant to this Lease shall be made within the earlier to occur of (x) one hundred eighty (180) days following the completion date of the Maintenance Check for which such claim is being made and (y) the Termination Date, provided that notification by Lessee to Lessor on or before the Termination Date that a claim exists and will be submitted no later than 180 days following completion of the respective Maintenance Check shall be deemed as complying with the timing requirement set forth herein. Should Lessee fail to make such claim within such time period (or agree with Lessor in writing concerning an alternate disposition for such claim), Lessee shall thereafter be forever barred and estopped from making a claim in respect of such maintenance.

 

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14. SELLER’S AND MANUFACTURERS’ WARRANTIES

14.1. Assignable Warranties. At Delivery, Lessor will assign to Lessee for the duration of the Lease Term the benefit of all warranties given to Lessor by the Seller and the Engine Manufacturer pursuant to the airframe and engine warranty assignment agreements substantially in the forms appearing in Appendix 8. In addition, at Delivery Lessor will assign and makes available to Lessee for the duration of the Lease Term the benefit of all assignable warranties provided to Lessor by any other Manufacturer, and at Lessee’s cost, Lessor shall cooperate with Lessee in respect of the enforcement of any such warranties.

14.2. Reassignment; Assignment of Lessee Warranties. On the Termination Date:

(a) the benefit of any warranty and other rights assigned or made available by Lessor to Lessee pursuant to this Lease will be reassigned automatically and without further act or writing to Lessor; provided that upon the occurrence and continuation of an Event of Default, Lessor may instruct any Manufacturer of any Item of Equipment to make any payments of monies under any warranty claims made by Lessee directly to Lessor for further credit to Lessee upon and subject to Lessee’s cure of such Event of Default; and

(b) Lessee shall assign and shall be deemed to have assigned to Lessor on and as of the Termination Date, at no charge to Lessor, any and all warranties Lessee has obtained in connection with any maintenance or services performed on the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment during the Lease Term.

14.3. Warranty Claims. Lessee will diligently and promptly pursue any valid claims it may have under the warranties assigned to it hereunder with respect to the Aircraft and other Items of Equipment. At the written request of Lessor, Lessee shall provide an itemised list to Lessor not later than the earlier of (x) fourteen (14) days prior to the Scheduled Termination Date and (y) the Termination Date of all such warranty claims made by Lessee during the Lease Term to the extent historical records of the same are maintained by Lessee (except to the extent such information shall have previously been provided to Lessor).

 

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15. SUBLEASING AND WET LEASING

15.1. Subleasing. Provided no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Lessee may, subject to the restrictions contained in Section 11.6, enter into Permitted Subleases for the Aircraft with Permitted Sublessees provided that:

(a) the term of such Permitted Sublease is not for a period exceeding the Lease Term and shall expressly prohibit sub-subleasing of the Aircraft and any Item of Equipment independent of the Airframe;

(b) the rights of the Permitted Sublessee under such Permitted Sublease are at all times expressly subject and subordinate to the rights of Lessor hereunder and to the respective interests of Owner and any Financing Parties and shall contain a provision substantially to the effect of:

“Anything in this sublease to the contrary notwithstanding, the sublessee’s rights hereunder to the possession, use and enjoyment of the Airframe, and if attached to the Airframe at the commencement of the sublease or if subsequently delivered to sublessee during the term of the sublease, the Engines in accordance with the terms hereof shall be subject to the Aircraft Lease Agreement dated 30 November 2009 (the ‘Primary Lease’) between CIT Aerospace International, as lessor (the ‘Primary Lessor’), and the sublessor hereunder, in respect of the Aircraft, Airframe and Engines, and the sublessee confirms and agrees that this sublease is in all respects subject and subordinate to the Primary Lease. Upon notice to the sublessee hereunder by the Primary Lessor that an Event of Default (as defined in the Primary Lease) has occurred and is continuing, and that the Primary Lease shall have been cancelled or terminated pursuant to the terms thereof, the Primary Lessor may, at its option, by written notice to the sublessee after the date of such cancellation or termination:

 

  (i) require the sublessee to enter into an agreement, in form and substance satisfactory to the Primary Lessor, recognising the Primary Lessor, as the sublessor hereunder and reconfirming all of the obligations of the sublessee hereunder or

 

  (ii) terminate this sublease and require prompt delivery by the sublessee of the Aircraft to the Primary Lessor, in accordance with the return provisions of this sublease.

Unless the sublessee shall have received any such written notice from the Primary Lessor requiring attornment or terminating this sublease, the sublessee shall be and remain fully obligated hereunder notwithstanding the continuance of any Event of Default under the Primary Lease or the termination or cancellation thereof pursuant to the terms thereof.”;

(c) Lessee causes the Permitted Sublessee under the Permitted Sublease to deliver to and for the benefit of Lessor at or prior to the delivery of the Aircraft under the Permitted Sublease a supplemental power of attorney for deregistration of the Aircraft in the form delivered by Lessee to Lessor at Delivery;

(d) Lessee and such Permitted Sublessee shall not enter into any amendments, modifications, waivers or the like of any provision of the Permitted Sublease without Lessor’s prior written consent and should such consent be granted, Lessee shall deliver to Lessor a copy of any such duly executed agreements between Lessee and such Permitted Sublessee in connection with the same;

 

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(e) if necessary, Lessee and Permitted Sublessee shall authorise the filing of and deliver documents appropriate for perfection filings in the State of Registration and such other jurisdictions as Lessor, in good faith, deems reasonable and appropriate, in form and substance satisfactory to Lessor, covering the interests of Lessee and such Permitted Sublessee under such Permitted Sublease, together with any other documents requested by Lessor to protect or perfect the interest of Lessor, Owner and any Financing Parties in the Permitted Sublease in the State of Registration and/or such other jurisdictions;

(f) Lessee shall assign each Permitted Sublease and all rights and security deposits and maintenance and other reserves received thereunder to Lessor pursuant to a security assignment of the Permitted Sublease together with a consent and agreement of the Permitted Sublessee, each in form and substance satisfactory to Lessor and, if applicable, Owner and each Financing Party, as security for Lessee’s Obligations, and Lessor shall receive an opinion of Lessee’s counsel regarding the enforceability and perfection of the Permitted Sublease and such assignments for security and the consent and agreement or other assurances reasonably satisfactory to Lessor;

(g) the provisions of each Permitted Sublease shall provide for benefits and protections to Lessee, as sublessor, which are (in respect of material terms and in the aggregate) not less advantageous to Lessee, as sublessor, , than the benefits and protections provided to Lessor by the provisions of this Lease;

(h) Lessee shall (x) notify Lessor of the terms of each Permitted Sublease (and provide copies of the final drafts thereof) not less than fifteen (15) Business Days prior to the execution of such Permitted Sublease, and (y) furnish the “original” copy of such Permitted Sublease to Lessor as soon as possible after the execution thereof, but in any event prior to the delivery of the Aircraft to such Permitted Sublessee; and

(i) Neither Lessee nor Permitted Sublessee shall register the sublease on the International Registry without Lessor’s prior consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

15.2. Wet Leasing. Provided no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Lessee may, subject to the restrictions contained in Section 11.6, enter into Wet Leases for the Aircraft to any Person provided that:

(a) the rights of the lessee under the Wet Lease are at all times expressly subject to and subordinate to, and do not conflict in any respect with (or give such wet lessee any rights greater than the rights of Lessee under), the terms of this Lease and the rights of Lessor hereunder and the respective interests of Owner and any Financing Party;

(b) Lessee provides Lessor with (x) a certified copy of the applicable provisions from the Wet Lease or an officer’s certificate indicating whether Lessee or the wet lessee under the Wet Lease will be responsible for maintaining the primary passenger, baggage and cargo liability insurance relating to operation under the Wet Lease, and (y) a certified copy or original of an insurance certificate and broker’s letter of undertaking confirming the maintenance of insurance coverage required by this Lease; and

 

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(c) in any event, unless otherwise agreed by Lessor in writing, the term of such Wet Lease ends on a day not later than thirty (30) days prior to the Scheduled Termination Date.

15.3. No Independent Subleasing of Items of Equipment. No Item of Equipment may be subleased independently from the Aircraft.

15.4. Expenses. Lessee shall pay or reimburse Lessor, Owner and any Financing Party on demand for their respective, documented, out of pocket costs and expenses reasonably incurred in connection with the review, negotiation and consummation of the transactions contemplated by any Permitted Sublease or Wet Lease.

15.5. Lessee Remains Liable. Lessee shall remain primarily and fully responsible and liable for the performance of its Obligations under and the observance of the terms of this Lease and the Operative Documents, notwithstanding any Permitted Sublease or any Wet Lease, as if such Permitted Sublease or Wet Lease had not occurred.

 

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16. REPORTING AND INSPECTIONS

16.1. Financial Reporting. Lessee agrees to furnish to Lessor the following, which shall be deemed Information:

(a) Semi-Annual Statements. As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of the second and fourth quarterly fiscal periods in each fiscal year of Lessee, and in any event within one hundred twenty (120) days thereafter, duplicate copies, in English, of:

(i) a consolidated balance sheet of Lessee or Guarantor as at the end of such six month period;

(ii) consolidated statements of income and retained earnings of Lessee or Guarantor for such six month period; and

(iii) consolidated statements of cash flow of Lessee or Guarantor for the portion of the fiscal year ending with such six month period.

(b) Annual Statements. As soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal year, and in any event within one hundred eighty (180) days thereafter, a copy, in English, of:

(i) a consolidated balance sheet of Lessee or Guarantor as at the end of such year, and

(ii) consolidated statements of income and retained earnings and of cash flow of Lessee or Guarantor for such year, prepared in accordance with GAAP (except as set forth in the auditor’s opinion) accompanied by an auditor’s report of a firm of independent certified public accountants of recognised standing in Lessee’s State of Organisation (which report may be adverse, qualified or disclaim an opinion).

(c) Comparison. All statements furnished under clauses (a) or (b) above shall set forth in comparative form the amount for the end of the corresponding fiscal year, or corresponding period of the preceding fiscal year, as the case may be.

(d) Satisfaction by Publication. Lessee’s obligations under Sections 16.1(a) through (c) above shall be deemed satisfied should Lessee or Guarantor publish, on a website generally available free of charge to the public, the equivalent of the information required to be provided by Lessee thereunder, and further notify Lessor in writing of the website address.

(e) Notice of Proceedings. Prompt notice of any litigation or arbitral proceedings not covered by insurance (except for deductibles standard in the airline industry) and of all proceedings by or before any Governmental Authority (i) which might adversely affect Owner’s ownership or Owner’s or Lessor’s other interests in the Aircraft, (ii) which relate to the Aircraft and where the amount involved not covered by insurance is in excess of ***** or (iii) which might, in the reasonable and good faith judgment of Lessee, have a material effect on the ability of Lessee to perform the Obligations.

(f) Additional Information. Lessee will furnish to Lessor (i) unless available on a website generally available free of charge to the public, promptly after the same has been made public, a copy of any announcement released by Lessee to any stock exchange on which Lessee is publicly traded by shares (if applicable), and (ii) a copy of any other information concerning Lessee’s business which Lessee releases or otherwise makes available to its creditors generally.

 

***** Confidential portions of the material have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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REPORTING AND INSPECTIONS


16.2. Aircraft Utilisation and Other Reporting/Information. During the Lease Term, Lessee agrees to furnish to Lessor the following information in connection with Lessee’s utilisation of the Aircraft:

(a)(i) within ten (10) days following the second Rent Payment Date and each remaining Rent Payment Date during the Lease Term, and (ii) on the Termination Date, a utilisation report in the form appearing in Appendix 8 reporting the utilisation of the Items of Equipment set forth therein for the immediately preceding calendar month or part thereof;

(b) as promptly as reasonably practicable, but in no event later than the date of issuance of the next monthly utilisation report following the date of the removal of any Engine, Landing Gear or APU, advising of (i) the reason for such removal, (ii) the location of such Item of Equipment, (iii) the total accumulated Flight Hours and Cycles of such Item of Equipment (or total APU Hours with respect to the APU), (iv) the Flight Hours and Cycles accumulated since the most recent Engine Restoration with respect to any Engine or the most recent Overhaul with respect to any Landing Gear, as applicable, (v) the APU Hours accumulated since the most recent Overhaul with respect to the APU, and (vi) the intended workscope, in each case, as applicable;

(c) written notice of and information of any accident or incident with respect to any Item of Equipment (other than Parts) as promptly as possible, and in any event within two (2) Business Days following the occurrence or detection thereof;

(d) within a reasonable time (but not less than ten (10) days) prior to the commencement date for any Maintenance Check and in accordance with Section 12.6, the identity of the Approved Maintenance Organisation Lessee intends to have perform such check together with a copy of the workscope intended to be accomplished in connection with the same, to the extent available; and

(e) upon written request of Lessor, a copy of the Maintenance Program, inclusive of all revisions issued as of the date of such request. Lessor agrees not to disclose such Maintenance Program to any Person (other than Lessor’s employees and consultants, who shall be instructed not to disclose the same other than as permitted by this Section 16.2(e)) except as necessary to bridge the Maintenance Program onto another maintenance program following the Termination of the Lease, and shall require any Person to whom it shall disclose the same as permitted by this Section 16.2(e), to agree in writing not to disclose the contents of such Maintenance Program.

16.3. Further Information; Inspection.

(a) Lessee shall provide to Lessor, following Lessor’s written request during the Lease Term (provided that long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, such requests shall be made no more than once per year) and within one hundred eighty (180) days following the Termination Date, a list of the airports to which Lessee has operated the Aircraft during the (i) twelve (12) months preceding such request (or the Termination Date, if applicable).

(b) During the Lease Term, Lessee shall furnish to Lessor such other information concerning the location, condition, use, maintenance and operation of the Items of Equipment as Lessor may reasonably request.

 

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(c) Lessee shall permit any Person (including prospective purchasers, financiers or lessees of the Aircraft) designated in writing by Lessor, to visit and inspect (at any reasonable time, provided that, so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, such inspection shall not unreasonably interfere with Lessee’s business, maintenance or operational commitments) the Items of Equipment, their condition, use and operation and the records maintained in connection therewith and, at Lessor’s cost, to make copies of such records as Lessor may reasonably designate (unless an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, in which case such copies shall be provided to Lessor at Lessee’s cost).

(d) Lessor shall be permitted to have representatives and/or agents present throughout the accomplishment of Maintenance Checks to observe all aspects of the same including, but not limited to, the workscope thereof; provided, however, that such representatives and agents shall not interfere with such Maintenance Checks and shall be bound by all rules and regulations of the relevant maintenance provider. Neither Lessor nor any person designated by Lessor shall have any duty to make any such inspection and none shall incur any liability or obligation by reason of making or not making such inspection.

16.4. Technical Report Prior to Return of Aircraft.

(a) Twenty (20) months prior to the Scheduled Termination Date, Lessee shall provide to Lessor a maintenance status report detailing the information in the form appearing in Appendix 8.

(b) At Lessor’s written request, Lessee will make copies available of (i) drawings of the interior configuration of the Aircraft both as it then exists and as it will exist at Return, (ii) an Airworthiness Directive status list, (iii) a service bulletin incorporation list, (iv) Time Controlled Part listings and current maintenance status of each, (v) a list of modifications and alterations accomplished with respect to the Aircraft during the Lease Term, (vi) interior material burn certificates, (vii) the complete workscope for the Maintenance Checks and other work to be performed prior to Return, (viii) a list of all no-charge service bulletin kits with respect to the Aircraft which were ordered by Lessee from any Manufacturer, (ix) current Engine disk sheets and a description of the work accomplished during the last shop visit for each Engine and (x) any other data which is reasonably requested by Lessor in connection with any of the foregoing.

 

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17. REGISTRATION; PERFECTION OF OWNER’S TITLE; LIENS

17.1. Registration. At Delivery, Lessee shall register the Aircraft (or shall cause the same to be registered) with the Register in the State of Registration with the respective interests of Owner, Lessor and, at Lessor’s cost, any relevant Financing Party recorded to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law in the State of Registration and shall thereafter maintain such registration throughout the Lease Term, but, in respect of the interests of any Financing Party, at Lessor’s cost. Lessee shall bear all costs incurred in effecting and maintaining the registration of Owner’s and Lessor’s interests during the Lease Term, but Lessor shall bear any cots of filing, maintaining or otherwise perfecting the interests of any Financing Party. Lessor and Owner shall cooperate with Lessee in effecting and maintaining such registration and shall provide to Lessee such documents as Lessee may reasonably request in connection therewith. Lessee shall not take or permit any action inconsistent with the continued registration of the Aircraft or the recordation of the various interests of Lessor, Owner and any Financing Party therein with the Register.

17.2. Identification Plates. Lessee shall, throughout the Lease Term, maintain in respect of the Airframe, the APU and each Engine a fireproof identification plate of a reasonable size, in a clearly visible place in the cockpit of the Aircraft (or in the vicinity of the Airframe Manufacturer’s data plate) and in close proximity to the Manufacturer’s data plate on each Engine and the APU, that contains the legend in writing appearing in Appendix 2B, Section 5. Lessee shall not remove, or cause or permit the removal or modification of such identification plate without Lessor’s prior written consent. Lessee shall not allow the name of any other Person (with the exception of Lessee) to be placed on the Airframe or any Engine as a designation that might be interpreted as a claim of ownership or of any interest therein. Lessee shall promptly replace any such nameplate that becomes illegible, lost, damaged or destroyed for any reason. If at any time Lessor and/or Owner transfer their respective interests in the Aircraft or this Lease as permitted hereunder or Lessor or Owner finances or refinances the Aircraft, Lessee will, at Lessor’s request and cost, promptly affix such new nameplates to the Airframe and the Engines as may be required by Lessor.

17.3. Aeronautics Authority Acknowledgment. If and to the extent that the same is customarily available in the State of Registration, Lessee shall use reasonable efforts to obtain and deliver to Lessor at Delivery, a letter from the Aeronautics Authority addressed to Lessor and (if so requested by Lessor) Owner and/or any Financing Party confirming that it will recognise Owner’s title to the Aircraft and the respective rights of Lessor, Owner and/or such Financing Party to deregister the Aircraft upon the cancellation, termination or expiration of the leasing of the Aircraft hereunder in accordance with the provisions hereof.

17.4. Authorisation to Make Perfection Filings. The execution of this Lease by the parties hereto constitutes the authorisation by Lessee to Lessor’s legal counsel to make such perfection filings as Lessor and its counsel deem necessary or desirable to protect the interest of Lessor, Owner and any Financing Party hereunder. From time to time on reasonable written request made by Lessor, Lessee shall provide to Lessor a letter on the letterhead of Lessee, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Lessor and executed by an officer of Lessee, authorising such Persons as Lessor may specify to make such perfection filings as Lessor reasonably deems necessary or desirable to protect the interests of Lessor, Owner or any Financing Party hereunder.

17.5. Perfection of Title.

(a) Lessee shall, together with Owner and/or Lessor, cause, or, at Lessor’s request assist Lessor in causing, this Lease, the Lease Supplement and any and all additional instruments

 

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which shall be executed pursuant to the terms hereof as permitted by applicable Law or regulations, to be kept, filed and recorded in the offices of any Governmental Authorities in the State of Registration as required by the Register, any applicable Aeronautics Authority and any applicable Law. Lessee shall not take any action which would conflict with or adversely affect such filings and recordation of the Lease and such other documents as provided herein.

(b) If at any time subsequent to the initial recordation under the preceding clause (a), any filing or recording is reasonably necessary or desirable to protect the interests of Lessor and/or Owner, Lessee, at its own cost and expense and upon written request by Lessor, shall cause this Lease, any financing statements with respect hereto, and any and all additional instruments which shall be executed pursuant to the terms hereof, to be kept, filed and recorded or, as necessary to be re-filed and re-recorded in the appropriate office or offices pursuant to applicable Laws, to perfect, protect and preserve the rights and interests of Lessor and Owner hereunder and in the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment. At the reasonable request of Lessor and at Lessor’s cost, Lessee shall furnish to Lessor and Owner (if not Lessor) an opinion of counsel or other evidence satisfactory to Lessor of each such filing or refiling and recordation or re-recordation.

(c) Without limiting the foregoing, Lessee shall do or cause to be done any and all acts and things which may be required under the terms of the Mortgage Convention to perfect and preserve the title of Owner and interests of Owner and Lessor in the Aircraft within the jurisdiction of any signatory which has ratified the Mortgage Convention if such jurisdiction is in the territory in which Lessee does or is reasonably likely to operate the Aircraft, as Lessor may reasonably request. Lessee shall also do or cause to be done, at its own expense, any and all acts and things which may be required under the terms of any other Law involving any jurisdiction in which Lessee does, or is reasonably likely to, operate, or any and all acts and things which Lessor may reasonably request, to perfect and preserve Owner’s ownership rights regarding the Aircraft within any such jurisdiction.

17.6. Cape Town Convention.

(a) Lessee shall promptly make or approve registrations, filings and recordings, and/or do or cause to be done such additional acts and things which may be reasonably requested by Lessor (for itself or for and on behalf of Owner and any Financing Party) as being required by or advisable under applicable law, in order (x) that the Operative Documents effectively constitute international interests, while retaining the commercial and business agreements of the parties as described therein in any such new Operative Documents, and provide to the such parties the full benefit of the Cape Town Convention with respect to the Aircraft and the Engines, and (y) the Operative Documents contain such provisions as may be necessary to confirm the commercial and business agreements of the parties therein to the greatest extent permitted under the Cape Town Convention, including, without limitation, with respect to:

(i) matters concerning the documentation and registration in the International Registry of international interest(s) or prospective international interest(s) which are, or may be, vested in Lessor, Owner or any Financing Party under this Lease or any other Operative Documents and the relative priority thereof contemplated in the Operative Documents as against competing interests;

(ii) matters concerning sales and prospective sales which are required or permitted by this Lease or the other Operative Documents, including with respect to documentation and registration in the International Registry and the relative priority thereof contemplated in the Operative Documents as against competing interests;

 

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(iii) matters concerning any assignment of associated rights or prospective assignment of associated rights which is required or permitted or constituted by this Lease or any other Operative Document, the documentation and registration thereof in the international registry and the relative priority thereof contemplated in the Operative Documents as against competing interests;

(iv) delivery and recording with the Register of an irrevocable de-registration and export request authorisation substantially in the form annexed to the Protocol, which may be exercised only after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default: and

(v) subject to the preceding and the following provisions of this Section 17.6, including or excluding in writing the application of any provisions of the Cape Town Convention and/or the Protocol that Lessor (for itself or acting for an on behalf of Owner or any Financing Party), acting reasonably may deem advisable in connection with the foregoing.

(b) In addition to the remedies set forth in this Lease or as may otherwise be available to Lessor, Owner or any Financing Party under any other Operative Documents, at law or in equity, upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an Event of Default, Lessor and/or Owner may, but shall not be obligated to, exercise any remedy available to it under the Cape Town Convention and/or the Protocol (subject, in each case to the requirements and limitations of the Cape Town Convention and the Protocol and to the requirements and limitations imposed by the State of Registration in relation to the Cape Town Convention and Protocol), including:

(i) the remedies set forth in Articles 8, 9 and 34 of the Cape Town Convention and Article IX(1) of the Protocol;

(ii) relief pending final determination under Article 13 of the Cape Town Convention and Article X of the Protocol (including sale of the Aircraft and application of proceeds therefrom, but excluding the application of Article 13(2) of the Cape Town Convention); and

(iii) the procurement of the de-registration of the Aircraft and the export and physical transfer of the Aircraft or any Engine from the territory in which it is situated pursuant to Article IX of the Protocol, but excluding, solely to the extent permitted by Article 15 of the Cape Town Convention, the provisions of Chapter III of the Cape Town Convention with regard to default remedies without prejudice to Article IX(1) of the Protocol, provided that such exclusion shall not be applicable (to the extent permitted by Article 15 of the Cape Town Convention) to the extent such default remedies are exercised outside the territorial limits of the State of Registration and in a manner not involving the courts of the State of Registration or of its territorial units; and (y) where a remedy is available to it under the Cape Town Convention or the Protocol and also under this Agreement and the other Operative Documents or other applicable law, to the extent permitted by the Cape Town Convention and the Protocol and other applicable law, and subject to the provisions of the previous clause (x), Lessor (for itself and for and on behalf of Owner and any Financing Party) may elect under which of the foregoing it shall exercise such remedy.

 

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(c) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing or any other provisions of the Operative Documents, Lessee hereby (i) agrees (without prejudice to its rights under Section 10.2) to exclude the application of Article XVI(1)(a) of the Protocol; and (ii) consents, pursuant to Article XV of the Protocol, to any assignment of associated rights within the scope of Article 33(1) of the Cape Town Convention which is permitted or required by the Operative Documents and further agrees that the provisions of this Section 17.6, shall apply, in particular, with respect to Articles 31(4) and 36(1) of the Cape Town Convention to the extent applicable to any such assignment of associated rights.

(d) In this Section 17.6 the following terms have the meanings given in the Cape Town Convention and the Protocol: international interest, prospective international interest, international registry, assignment of associated rights, prospective assignment of associated rights, registered, sale and prospective sale and proceeds.

17.7. Permitted Liens. Lessee shall not, directly or indirectly, create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Lien on or with respect to this Lease, any Item of Equipment, title thereto or any interest therein, except (i) the respective rights of Owner, Lessor and Lessee as herein provided; (ii) Lessor’s Liens; (iii) Liens for Taxes not yet due or being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings so long as adequate reserves are maintained with respect to such Taxes in accordance with GAAP; (iv) materialmen’s, mechanics’, workmen’s, repairmen’s, employees’ or other like Liens arising in the ordinary course of business and for amounts the payment of which is either not yet delinquent or is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings (and for which adequate reserves have been made in accordance with GAAP, or if required to contest the same, adequate security has been posted by Lessee); and (v) Liens for airport, navigation, and en-route charges arising in the ordinary course of business and for amounts the payment of which is either not yet delinquent or is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings (and for which adequate reserves have been made in accordance with GAAP, or if required to contest the same, adequate security has been posted by Lessee). Lessee shall not be permitted to contest any Lien if such contest gives rise to any reasonable likelihood of the sale, forfeiture, confiscation, distraint, seizure or loss of any Item of Equipment or any interest therein in the course of any such proceedings, or as a result of any such Lien or the respective interests of Lessor, Owner or any Financing Party will be similarly adversely affected. Lessee shall promptly, at its own expense, take such action as may be necessary to duly discharge any such Lien not excepted above if the same shall arise at any time with respect to any Item of Equipment.

 

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18. GENERAL INDEMNITY

18.1. Scope. Lessee agrees to indemnify, defend, reimburse and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by Law, each Indemnitee from and against any and all Claims which in any way may result from, pertain to or arise out of, or are in any manner related to:

(a) the Aircraft, this Lease or any other Operative Document, or the breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or Obligation made or to be performed by Lessee hereunder or thereunder; or

(b) the condition, design, ownership, manufacture, purchase, delivery, non-delivery, lease, acceptance, rejection, possession, return, disposition, use, or operation of the Aircraft either in the air or on the ground; or

(c) any defect in the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment (whether or not discovered or discoverable by Lessee or Lessor) arising from the material or any articles used therein or from the design, testing, or use thereof or from any maintenance, service, repair, overhaul, or testing of the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment, whether or not the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment is in the possession of Lessee, and regardless of where the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment may then be located; or

(d) any failure of Lessee to provide or maintain the Aircraft Documents in accordance with the relevant provisions of this Lease or any other Operative Document during the Lease Term; or

(e) any en route navigation charges, navigation service charges, airport charges and landing fees and all other charges payable in connection with the use of or for services provided at any airport or by any navigation service or Governmental Authority, whether in respect of the Aircraft or any other aircraft owned, leased or operated by Lessee; or

(f) any lawful action taken by any Indemnitee in relation to the release or attempt to release the Aircraft from any arrest, confiscation, seizure, taking in execution, impounding, forfeiture or detention of the Aircraft; or

(g) any act or omission of Lessee which invalidates or which renders voidable any Insurances or which is outside the scope of, or excluded from, the coverage thereof; or

(h) any transaction, approval, or document contemplated by this Lease or any other Operative Document or given or entered into in connection herewith or therewith.

Upon payment in full to any Indemnitee of any indemnities contained in this Article 18 by Lessee, Lessee shall be subrogated to all rights and remedies which such indemnified party has or may have against the Manufacturer or any other Person. If any Indemnitee or Lessee has knowledge of any Claim for which Lessee is obligated to indemnify under this Article 18, it shall give prompt written notice thereof to Lessee or such Indemnitee, as the case may be, but failure to give such notice shall not relieve Lessee of its obligations hereunder, except to the extent such failure precludes or restricts Lessee from contesting or otherwise defending any such Claim and except for any liability or obligation of Lessee to the extent the same is increased or would not have been incurred in the absence of any such failure.

18.2. Lessee’s Release. Lessee hereby waives and releases each Indemnitee from any Claims (whether existing now or hereafter arising) for or on account of or arising or in any way connected with

 

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injury to or death of personnel of Lessee or loss or damage to property of Lessee or the loss of use of any property which may result from or arise in any manner out of or in relation to the ownership, leasing, condition, use or operation of the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment, either in the air or on the ground, or which may be caused by any defect in the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment from the material or any article used therein or from the design or testing thereof, or use thereof, or from any maintenance, service, repair, overhaul or testing of the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment regardless of when such defect may be discovered, whether or not the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment is at the time in the possession of Lessee, and regardless of the location of the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment at any such time.

18.3. Repayment. If an Indemnitee shall obtain a repayment of any amount paid by Lessee, such Indemnitee shall, so long as there exists no Default or Event of Default, promptly pay to Lessee the amount of such repayment, together with the amount of any interest received by such Indemnitee on account of such repayment.

18.4. Payment. Subject to the provisions of Section 18.3 hereof, Lessee shall pay directly to each Indemnitee all amounts due under this Article 18 within ten (10) days of the receipt of written notice by Lessee from such Indemnitee that such payment is due, together with reasonable detail supporting Lessee’s obligations in respect of the relevant Claim(s) and the amount(s) thereof.

18.5. Exclusion. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Article 18, Lessee shall not be obligated to make any payment to an Indemnitee by way of indemnity in respect of any Claim against such Indemnitee, to the extent that such Claim results from or arises out of:

(a) the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnitee;

(b) any Lessor’s Lien, except to the extent any such Claim results from or arises out of (and in which case such Claim shall not be excluded from Lessee’s indemnity Obligations under this Article 18):

(i) the premature termination of any funding or other financing arrangements with a Financing Party with respect to Lessor’s or Owner’s financing of the acquisition or continued ownership of the Aircraft following the occurrence and continuation of an Event of Default; or

(ii) any indemnity payment payable by an Indemnitee to another Person under any financing arrangements with a Financing Party with respect to Lessor’s or Owner’s financing of the acquisition or continued ownership of the Aircraft and for which Lessee has expressly agreed to provide an indemnity pursuant to Section 18.1;

(c) any Taxes;

(d) acts or events which occur (i) before Delivery (except with respect to any Claims arising from or related to Lessee’s acts or omissions in connection with its activities under and pursuant to, among other things, the Participation Agreement) or (ii) after the Termination Date (except if such Claims arise as a result of an act or omission of Lessee which occurred during the Lease Term and are not attributable to any act or omission of an Indemnitee);

(e) ordinary and usual operating or overhead expenses of any Indemnitee, other than as arising as a result of and during the continuance of an Event of Default;

 

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(f) in respect of an Indemnitee, a breach by such Indemnitee of any express covenant given to Lessee; or

(g) the sale, transfer, assignment or other disposition by an Indemnitee of any of its right, title and interest in and to the Aircraft or the Lease, except as a result of the occurrence and continuation of an Event of Default.

18.6. After-Tax Nature of Indemnity. Each indemnity payable pursuant to this Article 18 shall be paid on an After-Tax Basis.

18.7. Contest. Lessee shall be entitled, at its sole cost and expense, acting through counsel acceptable to the respective Indemnitee, (a) in any judicial or administrative proceeding that involves solely a claim for one or more Claims, to assume responsibility for and control thereof, (b) in any judicial or administrative proceeding involving a claim for one or more Claims and other claims related or unrelated to the transactions contemplated by this Lease, to assume responsibility for and control of such Claim or Claims to the extent that the same may be and are severed from such other claims (and each of Lessee and such Indemnitee shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain such severance), and (c) in any other case, to be consulted by such Indemnitee with respect to judicial proceedings subject to the control of such Indemnitee. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing to the contrary, Lessee shall not be entitled to assume responsibility for and control of any such judicial or administrative proceedings (i) while a Default or an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, (ii) if such proceedings will involve any reasonable possibility of the sale, forfeiture or loss of, or the creation of any Lien (other than a Lessor’s Lien) on, the Aircraft, any Item of Equipment, this Lease, any other Operative Documents, or any part of the foregoing, (iii) if such Claims relate in any way to the business of any Indemnitee other than the transactions contemplated by this Lease or any of the other Operative Documents, (iv) if such Claims, in the opinion of independent counsel for such Indemnitee reasonably satisfactory to Lessee, have a reasonable possibility of otherwise compromising or jeopardizing any substantial interests of such Indemnitee, or (v) if Lessee shall not have furnished such Indemnitee with an opinion of independent counsel reasonably satisfactory to such Indemnitee to the effect that there exists a meritorious basis for contesting such Claims. The Indemnitee may participate with its own counsel, at its own expense, in any judicial proceeding controlled by Lessee pursuant to the preceding provisions. Lessee shall not without the prior written consent of the relevant Indemnitee enter into a settlement or other compromise with respect to any Claims that may result in admission or culpability on the part of any Indemnitee, otherwise subject any Indemnitee to any civil or criminal penalty or other prejudice any Indemnitee or the Aircraft. If for any reason Lessee shall not be responsible for and be in control of any contest contemplated in this Section 18.7, Lessee may, so long as no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, nonetheless participate in any such contest, at its sole cost and expense, in a manner reasonably acceptable to the relevant Indemnitee. The Indemnitee shall supply Lessee with such information reasonably requested by Lessee (and to the extent that it is commercially reasonable for the Indemnitee to do so) as is necessary or advisable for Lessee to assume responsibility for and control or participate in any proceeding to the extent permitted by this Section 18.7. As long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, such Indemnitee shall not enter into a settlement or other compromise with respect to any Claims without the prior written consent of Lessee, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, unless such Indemnitee waives its right to be indemnified with respect to such Claims under this Section 18.7. Notwithstanding this Section 18.7, no Indemnitee shall be prevented from settling or paying any Claim immediately if required by Law to do so nor from assuming control of and terminating Lessee’s participation in any contest of a Claim if, in such Indemnitee’s judgment, the interest of any Indemnitee may be adversely affected or prejudiced by any delay, act, omission or continued contest by Lessee of such Claim.

 

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18.8. Survival. The indemnities contained in this Article 18 shall continue in full force and effect notwithstanding the occurrence of the Termination Date,, and are expressly made for the benefit of and shall be enforceable by each Indemnitee.

 

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19. INSURANCE

19.1. Obligation to Insure. Lessee shall, for the Lease Term, maintain in full force and effect, at its own cost and expense, the Insurances. Lessor is not under any duty or obligation to verify the existence or adequacy of the Insurances.

19.2. Liability Insurance. Lessee shall maintain in effect comprehensive third party aircraft liability insurance against bodily injury and property damage losses arising from ground, flight and taxiing exposures, including, but not limited to, passenger legal liability, cargo liability and products liability insurance in the amount set forth in Appendix 2B, Section 4.1 and in the aggregate with respect to products liability, or such higher amount as Lessee may maintain from time to time on similar aircraft, for any one accident, or series of accidents arising out of any one event, with respect to the Aircraft and Items of Equipment. Such policy shall include war and allied risks in accordance with standard market practice (currently “The Extended Coverage Endorsement-AVN 52E) plus such excess coverage through government indemnity or commercial insurance up to the full limit required herein. Any such liability insurance policy shall not be subject to any deductible amount except with respect to baggage, cargo liability, and hangar keeper’s liability coverage, for which there may not be a deductible in an amount exceeding ***** or such higher amount as may constitute general industry practice and be approved by Lessor in writing from time to time. All Insurances shall:

(a) name the Additional Insureds as additional insureds;

(b) be primary without right of contribution from any other insurance which is carried by any Additional Insureds with respect to the Aircraft or any Engine when not installed on the Aircraft; and

(c) each liability policy shall expressly provide that all of the provisions thereof, except the limits of liability, shall operate in the same manner as if there were a separate policy covering each insured.

19.3. Contractual Liability; Tail Coverage for Liability Insurance. The Insurances referred to in Section 19.2 shall:

(a) include and insure (to the extent of the risks covered by the policies) the indemnity provisions of Article 18;

(b) for a period of two (2) years after the Termination Date, at Lessee’s cost and expense, continue to name each Indemnitee as additional insureds; and

(c) should Lessor and/or Owner transfer their interests in the Aircraft and this Lease pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Article 25, for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of such transfer continue to name as additional insured(s) the transferring Lessor and the relevant transferring Owner and Financing Parties and other related Indemnitees).

19.4. Insurance Against Loss or Damage to the Items of Equipment.

(a) Lessee shall maintain in effect with respect to the loss or damage to the Items of Equipment:

(i) all-risk ground, flight and ingestion aircraft hull insurance for the Agreed Value set forth in Appendix 2B, Section 4.2 covering the Aircraft, for the Engine Agreed

 

***** Confidential portions of the material have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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Value set forth in Appendix 2B, Section 4.3 covering each Engine when not installed on the Airframe and all risk insurance on a full replacement cost basis with respect to the Landing Gear, APU and Parts while not installed on or in the Aircraft, and

(ii) war risk insurance including, but not limited to, war, acts of terrorism, hijacking, confiscation, including confiscation by the Government of Registry, expropriation, nationalisation, seizure and where generally procured by carriers similarly situated with Lessee, further including coverage for electromagnetic, chemical and biological risks as the same is available on the standard commercial aviation insurance markets upon commercially reasonably terms.

(b) All such insurance shall be payable in Dollars in the United States and shall be, with respect to the Aircraft and each Engine, on an “agreed value” basis. Any hull insurance carried in accordance with this Section 19.4 shall not contain any provision for self-insured amounts or a deductible that exceeds the deductible amount appearing in Appendix 2B, Section 4.4. Any policies carried in accordance with this Section 19.4 shall designate Owner as owner and Owner, or its nominee, as sole loss payee for an amount equal to the Agreed Value, on behalf of the Additional Insureds as their respective interests may appear, and Lessor as lessor of the Aircraft covered thereby.

(c) Installation of Other Engines on the Aircraft. If Lessee installs an engine not owned by Owner on the Aircraft, either (x) Lessee’s hull insurance on the Aircraft must automatically increase to such higher amount as is necessary in order to satisfy the requirement of this Section 19.4 that Owner receive the Agreed Value in the event of an Event of Loss and the amount required by the third party engine owner or (y) separate additional insurance on such engine will attach in order to satisfy separately the requirements of Lessee to such third party engine owner.

(d) Installation of Engines on other Airframes. If Lessee installs or permits the installation of an Engine on an airframe that is not the Airframe, either (x) the hull insurance maintained on such airframe must automatically increase by an amount equal to the Engine Agreed Value so that Owner receives the Engine Agreed Value in the event of an Event of Loss with respect to such Engine while installed on such airframe, or (y) separate additional insurance on such Engine will attach in order to satisfy separately the requirements of Lessee with respect to such Engine.

(e) Additional Lessee Coverage. Lessee may obtain additional hull insurance on the Aircraft, over and above the Agreed Value hereunder, provided that it does not adversely affect the coverage required to be maintained hereunder.

19.5. Reinsurance. If any of the risks required to be insured under this Article 19 are not placed in the manner required, then such risks shall be reinsured and shall:

(a) be on the same terms as the primary insurance required hereunder;

(b) be at levels of not ***** of insurances required to be maintained under this Article 19;

(c) contain a “cut through” clause providing that, in the event of any claim arising under such reinsurance, the reinsurer shall (in lieu of payment to the primary insurer or its successors) pay to the relevant Indemnitee and/or loss payee, as applicable, that portion of any claim which the reinsurer would otherwise be liable to pay the primary insurer or its successors;

 

***** Confidential portions of the material have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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(d) provide for payment to be made directly to the relevant Indemnitee notwithstanding (x) any bankruptcy, insolvency, examinership, liquidation, administration, receivership, dissolution or other similar proceeding with respect to the primary insurer and/or (y) that the primary insurer has made no payment under the primary policies; and

(e) be evidenced by a reinsurance certificate and supported by a broker’s letter of undertaking reasonably satisfactory to Lessor.

19.6. Requirements for All Insurances. All Insurances shall:

(a) be maintained in effect with insurers reasonably acceptable to Lessor, and, if applicable, reinsurers reasonably acceptable to Lessor, of recognised responsibility, specialising and normally participating in the international aviation insurance market and carrying and maintaining an A.M. Best rating of not less than A-, Class VII;

(b) provide that in respect of the interests of the Additional Insureds such policies of insurance shall insure the Additional Insureds regardless of any breach or violation of any warranty, declarations or conditions contained in such policies by Lessee or any other Person;

(c) provide that the Additional Insureds shall have no responsibility for any premiums, assessments, warranties or representations in connection with such insurance;

(d) include the geographic limits of all territories over which the Aircraft and any Engine will be operated;

(e) waive any rights of set off, counterclaim or deduction, whether by attachment or otherwise, and all rights of subrogation against the Additional Insureds and their respective successors, assigns, agents, officers, employees and servants, other than set-off for unpaid premiums in respect of the Aircraft; and

(f) provide that if the insurers cancel such insurance for any reason whatever, or the same is allowed to lapse for nonpayment of premium, or if there is any material change in policy terms and conditions, such cancellation, lapse or change shall not be effective until thirty (30) days after receipt by Lessee’s designated broker of written notice from such insurers of such cancellation, lapse or change (ten (10) days for nonpayment of premium and seven (7) days for cancellation with respect to war risk and allied perils insurance or such shorter period as shall be customary on the London market for such insurance in such area of the world). Lessee shall cause such designated broker to immediately notify the Additional Insureds of any such notice of cancellation or termination.

19.7. Reports. Lessee shall cause its brokers to advise Lessor in writing promptly of any default in the payment of any premium. On or before the Delivery Date, and thereafter on or prior to each renewal or replacement by Lessee of the insurance required hereby, but not less often than annually, Lessee will furnish to Lessor one or more original certificates of insurance or reinsurance and a broker’s letter of undertaking, each executed and delivered by an insurance broker appointed by Lessee, and, if applicable, a certified English translation thereof, reasonably satisfactory to Lessor, which shall describe in reasonable detail the insurance carried on the Aircraft. Lessee will cause its insurance brokers to identify to Lessor the insurers and reinsurers and shall advise Lessor in writing at least thirty (30) days

 

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(seven (7) days or such lesser period as may from time to time be applicable in the case of any war risk and allied perils coverage and ten (10) days for reason of non-payment of premiums) prior to the cancellation by the underwriters of any such insurance or as soon as possible in respect of “non-renewal” or automatic termination for war risk insurance required hereunder. On or prior to the expiration or termination date of any insurance required hereunder, Lessee will provide Lessor with faxed or other electronic confirmation from Lessee’s insurance brokers certifying that renewal certificates of insurance evidencing the renewal or replacement of such insurance pursuant to the provisions of this Article 19 will be issued effective as of the termination date of the prior certificate of insurance coverage. Within fifteen (15) days after such renewal, Lessee will furnish to Lessor an original or electronic certificate of such insurance coverage from such insurance broker.

19.8. Assignee of Lessor’s and/or Owner’s Interests. If Lessor, Owner and/or any Financing Party assigns, in accordance with the provisions of Article 25, all or any of its rights or otherwise disposes of any interest in the Aircraft or this Lease to any other Person, Lessee shall, upon request, procure that such Person shall (x) be named as loss payee in substitution for Lessor, Owner and/or such Financing Party, as applicable and/or as additional insured in the policies effected hereunder and (y) enjoy the same rights and insurance enjoyed by Lessor, Owner and such Financing Party, as applicable, under such policies from and after the effective date of such assignment or disposition.

19.9. Failure to Insure. If at any time the Insurances are not maintained by Lessee in compliance with this Article 19, Lessor, Owner and any Financing Party shall be entitled but not bound to do any of the following (without prejudice to any of the rights which any of them may have under the Operative Documents by reason of such failure):

(a) upon giving notice thereof to Lessee, to pay any premiums due or to effect or maintain such insurance or otherwise remedy such failure in such manner as Lessor or, if applicable, any Financing Party considers appropriate (and Lessee shall upon demand reimburse Lessor or if applicable, the relevant Financing Party in full for any amount so expended in that connection); and/or

(b) at any time while such failure is continuing, to require the Aircraft to remain at any airport or (as the case may be), subject to the Aircraft being adequately insured, proceed to and remain at any airport designated by Lessor, until such failure is remedied to Lessor’s satisfaction.

19.10. Lessor’s Right to Insure. Lessee acknowledges that each of Lessor, Owner and each Financing Party has an insurable interest in the Aircraft and each Item of Equipment and may, at its own expense, obtain insurance or contingent insurance in its own name with respect to such insurable interest. Lessee shall provide to Lessor, Owner and each Financing Party all reasonable assistance as from time to time requested by it in order to adequately protect such insurable interest. Neither Lessor, Owner nor any Financing Party shall maintain any such insurance that would prejudice the insurance maintained by Lessee pursuant to this Lease. Lessee shall have no right to any proceeds of any insurance policies maintained by Lessor.

19.11. Changes to Insurance Practice. If there is a material change in the generally accepted industry-wide practice with regard to the insurance of aircraft by air carriers operating similar aircraft on routes similar to Lessee or any material change with respect to the insurance of aircraft based or operated in any jurisdiction in which the Aircraft may then be based or operated (whether relating to all or any of the types of Insurances required to be effected under this Article 19) such that Lessor shall, after consultation with Lessee and Lessee’s designated reinsurance or insurance brokers, be of the reasonable opinion that the Insurances required pursuant to this Article 19 are insufficient to protect the respective

 

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interests of Lessor and the other Indemnitees (bearing in mind the nature and route of operation of the Aircraft), the insurance requirements set forth in this Article 19 shall be amended, as soon as reasonably practicable following notice by Lessor to Lessee, so as to include such additional or varied requirements as may be reasonably necessary to ensure that the insurance as so varied shall provide comparable protection to Lessor and the other Indemnitees to that which it would have done if such change had not occurred. In such circumstances, Lessor will consult in good faith with Lessee in relation to any proposed change.

19.12. AVN 67B. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 19, Lessor shall accept the terms of AVN 67B or AVN67C (“Airline Finance/Lease Contract Endorsement”) where such endorsement is contrary to the terms of this Lease as long as such endorsement is customary in the major international insurance markets for commercial passenger airlines.

 

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20. LOSS AND DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT AND ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT

20.1. Risk of Loss and Damage. Following Delivery, Lessee shall bear the full risk of any loss, destruction, hijacking, theft, condemnation, confiscation, seizure or requisition of or damage to the Aircraft and each Item of Equipment and of any other occurrence which shall deprive Lessee of the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment for the time being of the use, possession or enjoyment thereof including, without limitation, any resulting loss in value of the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment due to any of the aforementioned circumstances (save for any periods during which Lessor, or any Person lawfully claiming by or through Lessor, shall have taken possession and control of the Aircraft in breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment set forth in Section 10.2).

20.2. Notification of Loss and Damage.

(a) Lessee shall give Lessor written notice of and information regarding any Event of Loss as promptly as possible, and in any event within two (2) Business Days of the occurrence of such Event of Loss.

(b) Each of Lessee and Lessor shall supply to the other all necessary information, documentation and assistance which may reasonably be required in connection with making any claim under the Insurances.

20.3. Event of LossAircraft/Airframe. If an Event of Loss occurs in respect of the Airframe (with or without the Engines), Lessee shall pay, or procure that the insurer pays, to Owner (or to any Financing Party named as loss payee under the Insurances) as soon as reasonably practicable but in any event within sixty (60) days after the Event of Loss Date or, if earlier, the date such insurance proceeds are received, the Agreed Value as at the Event of Loss Date (or such earlier date, as the case may be) together with all Rent and other amounts then due and payable under Operative Documents.

(a) The Net Event of Loss Proceeds received by Owner (or such other person as may be designated as loss payee) from Lessee or the insurer pursuant to this Article 20 shall be applied as follows:

(i) first, in discharge of the Agreed Value;

(ii) second, in discharge of any unpaid Rent and any other amounts (other than the Agreed Value) due and payable by Lessee under the Operative Documents and any Related Lease but unpaid; and

(iii) third, payment of the balance, if any, to Lessee.

(b) Lessee shall continue to pay Basic Rent on the days and in the amounts required under this Lease notwithstanding any such Event of Loss provided that no further installments of Basic Rent shall become due after the date on which all sums due under this Section 20.3 shall have been paid in full, and on such date the Lease Term shall terminate and Owner shall, at Lessee’s cost and subject to the rights (if any) of the insurer cause title to the Aircraft (and to any surviving Engine) to be conveyed to Lessee (or Lessee’s insurers, as the case may be) on a quitclaim basis, without warranty or recourse, except that the same shall be free and clear of all rights of Lessor and Owner and Lessor’s Liens without representation, recourse to or warranty by Lessor, Owner or any Financing Party and, provided no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or upon a complete cure thereof, Lessor shall thereafter return the Security Deposit to Lessee in accordance with Section 4.5 and shall return ***** of the remaining balance of the Maintenance Reserves to Lessee, with Lessor to retain ***** of the remaining balance of the Maintenance Reserves.

 

***** Confidential portions of the material have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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20.4. Event of Loss – Engine or APU. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Loss with respect to an Engine or APU, under circumstances in which there has not occurred an Event of Loss with respect to the Aircraft or Airframe, Lessee shall forthwith, but in any event, before the earliest to occur of (x) the Scheduled Termination Date, (y) the Termination Date, and (z) sixty (60) days after the Event of Loss Date, convey to Owner, free and clear of all Liens, title to another engine or, as applicable, auxiliary power unit of the same or an improved model and suitable for installation and use on the Airframe.

(a) Replacement Engine. The replacement engine shall have a value and utility at least equal to, and be in as good operating condition as, the Engine with respect to which such Event of Loss shall have occurred, based on but not limited to (i) Cycles accumulated on each Engine Life Limited Part, (ii) Flight Hours accumulated since new (and accumulated since completion of the most recent heavy maintenance shop visit that completed a workscope at least equivalent to that of an Engine Restoration if an Engine Restoration had previously been accomplished on the Engine that suffered such Event of Loss), and (iii) Flight Hours and Cycles accumulated since new (and accumulated since the most recent restoration or refurbishment of each engine module with respect to any module for which a restoration or refurbishment had previously been accomplished on the Engine that suffered such Event of Loss), assuming such Engine was of the value and utility and in the condition and repair as required by the terms hereof immediately prior to the occurrence of such Event of Loss.

(b) Replacement APU. The replacement auxiliary power unit shall have a value and utility at least equal to, and be in as good operating condition as, the APU with respect to which such Event of Loss shall have occurred, based on but not limited to (i) APU Hours (and APU Cycles if applicable) accumulated since new with respect to each APU Life Limited Part (as applicable) and (ii) APU Hours accumulated since new (and since the most recent Overhaul for each auxiliary power unit module if an Overhaul had previously been accomplished on the APU that suffered such Event of Loss), assuming such APU was of the value and utility and in the condition and repair as required by the terms hereof immediately prior to the occurrence of such Event of Loss.

(c) Lessor Inspection. Lessee shall identify to Lessor a candidate replacement engine or auxiliary power unit (as applicable) and Lessor may inspect such candidate replacement engine or auxiliary power unit, which shall include, at Lessor’s option, (i) a full borescope inspection of the compressor, turbine and combustion sections of the replacement engine or auxiliary power unit and (ii) a records inspection, and the results of each such inspection must be satisfactory to Lessor.

(d) Replacement Subject to Lease. Upon acceptance by Lessor, such replacement engine or, as applicable, auxiliary power unit, shall be deemed an “Engine” or, as applicable, an “APU”, as defined herein for all purposes hereunder. Lessee agrees to take such action and execute and deliver such documents, including, but not limited to a warranty bill of sale, a supplement hereto and legal opinions, as Lessor may reasonably request in order that any such replacement Engine or APU shall be duly and properly titled in the name of Owner and leased hereunder to the same extent as any Engine or APU replaced thereby.

 

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20.5. Event of Loss – Landing Gear.

(a) Upon the occurrence of an Event of Loss with respect to a Landing Gear, under circumstances in which there has not occurred an Event of Loss with respect to the Aircraft or the Airframe, Lessee shall forthwith replace such Landing Gear as soon as reasonably possible, but in any event, before the earliest to occur of (x) the Scheduled Termination Date, (y) the Termination Date, and (z) sixty (60) days from the Event of Loss Date, by duly conveying to Owner, free and clear of all Liens, title to another landing gear of the same or an improved model and suitable for installation and use on the Airframe.

(b) The replacement landing gear shall have a value and utility at least equal to, and be in as good operating condition as, the Landing Gear with respect to which such Event of Loss shall have occurred, based on but not limited to (i) the maximum weight certified for such landing gear; (ii) Flight Hours, Cycles and calendar time accumulated since new with respect to each Landing Gear Life Limited Part (as applicable), and (iii) Flight Hours, Cycles and calendar time accumulated since new (and accumulated since Overhaul if an Overhaul had previously been accomplished on the Landing Gear that suffered such Event of Loss), assuming such Landing Gear was of the value and utility and in the condition and repair as required by the terms hereof immediately prior to the occurrence of such Event of Loss.

(c) Lessee shall identify to Lessor a candidate replacement landing gear and Lessor may inspect such replacement landing gear, which shall include, at Lessor’s option, a records inspection, and the results of such inspection must be satisfactory to Lessor.

(d) Upon acceptance by Lessor, any such replacement landing gear shall be deemed a “Landing Gear”, as defined herein for all purposes hereunder. Lessee agrees to take such action and execute and deliver such documents, including, but not limited to a warranty bill of sale, a supplement hereto and legal opinions, as Lessor may reasonably request in order that any such replacement landing gear shall be duly and properly titled in the name of Owner and leased hereunder to the same extent as any Landing Gear replaced thereby.

20.6. Repairable Damage.

(a) In the event of repairable damage to any Item of Equipment for which insurance proceeds are paid or payable, subject to no Event of Default having occurred and continuing, all insurance proceeds which may be paid or payable by the insurers of the Aircraft shall, subject to (A) a repair estimate acceptable to Lessor, (B) evidence of completion of such repair by an Approved Maintenance Organisation, provided such evidence and the Approved Maintenance Organisation are acceptable to Lessor and (C) receipt (x) by Lessor of a true and correct copy of the adjuster’s claim report, and (y) by Lessee and the insurers of Lessor’s prior written approval for the release of such proceeds, be paid to:

(i) Lessee in respect of all loss or damage Lessee has made good (or caused to be made good), or

(ii) the repairer for the cost of the completed repair works, or

(iii) to the vendor of any new or replacement Item of Equipment for the cost of such new or replacement Item of Equipment;

 

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provided that Lessee shall have furnished to Lessor evidence satisfactory to Lessor, that the repairs have been fully completed and that all invoices in relation thereto have been paid and all such repairs have been performed in accordance with the terms of this Lease. Any such insurance proceeds payable following the occurrence and during the continuation of an Event of Default (or not otherwise applied in the manner described above) shall be applied in such manner as Lessor may direct, and any remainder shall be returned to Lessee following the complete cure of any such Event of Default.

(b) In the event of repairable damage to any Item of Equipment for which insurance proceeds are paid or payable, if such insurance proceeds paid in respect thereof are insufficient to pay the cost or estimated cost of making good or repairing such damage or the cost of purchasing a replacement engine, auxiliary power unit, landing gear or part if the same is beyond economic repair, Lessee will pay the deficiency.

20.7. Documents Loss. Upon the occurrence of a Documents Loss under circumstances in which there has not occurred an Event of Loss with respect to an Item of Equipment for which such Lost Documents relate, Lessee shall within thirty (30) days from the date of such loss notify Lessor in writing and thereafter replace such Lost Documents (such replacement documents hereinafter “Reconstructed Documents”) by:

(a) obtaining copies of such Lost Documents from the Approved Maintenance Organisation that accomplished the maintenance covered by the respective Lost Documents, each such copy to be certified by the Quality Assurance Department of the respective Approved Maintenance Organisation as to being a true copy of the respective Lost Document, or

(b) the re-accomplishment of Overhauls and Tasks specified in such Lost Documents as soon as reasonably possible, but in any event, before the earliest to occur of (x) sixty (60) days following the Documents Loss, (y) the Scheduled Termination Date, and (z) the Termination Date. The Reconstructed Documents shall comply with all requirements for Required Approvals with respect to the Item of Equipment to which such Lost Documents relate and shall be sufficient to document the then current maintenance status of the affected Items of Equipment. Lessor shall be entitled to inspect the Reconstructed Documents and the results of each such inspection must be satisfactory to Lessor, acting reasonably. Upon acceptance by Lessor, such Reconstructed Documents shall be deemed Aircraft Documents as defined herein for all purposes hereunder.

20.8. Application of Payments from Governmental Authorities. Payments received by Lessor, Owner or Lessee from any Governmental Authority or entity with respect to an Event of Loss resulting from the condemnation, confiscation or seizure of, or requisition of title to or use of the Aircraft or the Airframe, shall be retained by Lessor or Owner, if received by Lessor or Owner, or promptly paid over to Lessor, if received by Lessee, up to the Agreed Value (plus any amounts of unpaid Rent and any other amounts due to Lessor or Owner hereunder or under any other Operative Documents or any Related Lease). At such time as Lessor or Owner has received such amounts in full, Lessor shall promptly remit (or cause Owner to promptly remit) the excess, if any, of such payments to Lessee. Payments received by Lessor, Owner or Lessee from any Governmental Authority or entity with respect to an Event of Loss resulting solely from the condemnation, confiscation or seizure of, or requisition of title to or use of any Engine shall be paid over to, or retained by, Lessee, provided that Lessee shall have fully performed its obligations under this Article 20 with respect to such Engine. Payments received by Lessor, Owner or Lessee from any Governmental Authority with respect to a requisition of use during the Lease Term of the Aircraft, the Airframe or any of the Engines, which requisition does not constitute an Event of Loss, shall, so long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, be paid to, or retained by, Lessee, and any remainder shall be returned to Lessee following the complete cure of any such Event of Default.

 

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20.9. No Lessor Liability to Repair or Replace Following Delivery. Lessor will not be liable for any expense in repairing or replacing any Item of Equipment or be liable to supply another aircraft or any item of equipment in lieu of the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment if the same is lost, confiscated, damaged, destroyed or otherwise rendered unfit for use or required to produce or provide Reconstructed Documents (as such term is defined in this Article 20).

 

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21. TAXES; TAX INDEMNITY

21.1. Indemnity.

(a) Indemnity. Except as provided in Section 21.1(b), Lessee shall pay, and shall indemnify and hold harmless each Indemnitee for and against, all Taxes arising or resulting from or otherwise relating to any Item of Equipment, any Operative Document, or any of the transactions and activities provided for or contemplated in, or permitted by, the Operative Documents, including without limitation, the purchase, ownership, delivery, leasing, subleasing, wet-leasing, registration, possession, use, operation, landing, take-off, storage, location, presence, maintenance, alteration, modification, improvement, servicing, repair, overhaul, pooling, interchange, exchange, substitution, replacement, loss, return, sale or other disposition of, or any damage, addition or transfer of title to, any Item of Equipment or any interest therein, the execution, delivery, filing, registration, recording, presence, performance of, payment under or enforcement of, or the cure of any default or the exercise of any remedy under, any Operative Document or any other documents executed from time to time pursuant to any Operative Document (regardless of how or when such Taxes are imposed or assessed, whether imposed on or assessed against any Indemnitee, Lessee, any Item of Equipment, any Operative Document, any interest therein or any use thereof, or otherwise) and all costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees and disbursements) paid or incurred by any Indemnitee with respect to any Tax for which Lessee is required to indemnify such Indemnitee pursuant to this Article 21 (an “Indemnified Tax”) or in connection with the enforcement of this Article 21.

(b) Excluded Taxes. Lessee shall have no obligation under Section 21.1(a) to indemnify an Indemnitee for the following Taxes (each a “Non-Indemnified Tax”):

(i) any Tax imposed on or measured by the total net income, receipts, capital, net worth, franchise of, or conduct of business by, such Indemnitee except to the extent that such Tax would not have been payable in the absence of (A) the registration, use, presence or other connection of any Item of Equipment in or with, or any act or omission of Lessee or any Affiliate, agent, representative or contractor of Lessee or any Person using or having possession, custody or control of any Item of Equipment in, the jurisdiction imposing such Tax, (B) the inaccuracy or breach of any of the representations, warranties, covenants or agreements of Lessee in the Operative Documents, or (C) an Event of Default, provided that the exclusion in this clause (i) shall not apply to any Tax that is, or is in the nature of, a sales, use, rental, value added, goods and services, consumption, service, transaction privilege, stamp, documentary, transfer, license, excise or property Tax;

(ii) any Tax imposed on or with respect to any sale or other transfer by such Indemnitee of such Indemnitee’s interest in the Aircraft pursuant to Section 25.2, provided that the exclusion in this clause (ii) shall not apply to any sale or transfer that occurs (A) in connection with or as a result of a Default, an Event of Default, an Event of Loss, or any maintenance, repair, overhaul, pooling, interchange, exchange, removal, replacement, substitution, modification, improvement, or alteration of any Item of Equipment, or (B) at Lessee’s request, or (C) pursuant to a requirement in any Operative Document or any applicable Law; or

(iii) any Tax to the extent such Tax is caused by, and would not have been incurred but for, any activities of an Indemnitee in the jurisdiction imposing such Tax

 

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that are unrelated to any Indemnitee’s dealings with Lessee or any Affiliate of Lessee, unrelated to the transactions contemplated in the Operative Documents, unrelated to any Related Lease, and unrelated to use of the Aircraft (or any aircraft subject to a Related Lease) or any part thereof by Lessee or any Affiliate of Lessee or any agent, representative or contractor of Lessee or any Person using or having possession, custody or control of any such Aircraft (or any such aircraft) or any part thereof;

(iv)(i) any Tax to the extent imposed with respect to any event or period occurring before the date of this Agreement, except that the exclusion in this subclause (iv)(A) shall not apply to any such Tax which arises from any act or omission of Lessee or any Affiliate of Lessee or any director, officer, employee, agent or representative of Lessee or any Affiliate of Lessee;

(A) any Tax to the extent imposed with respect to any act or event or period of time occurring after the Aircraft has been returned by Lessee to Lessor in full compliance with Article 22 and is no longer subject to this Lease, provided that the exclusion in this subclause (iv)(B) shall not apply to any Tax that (1) relates to any act or event occurring or matter arising prior to or concurrently with the return of the Aircraft or (2) arises from or in connection with (x) an Event of Default or (y) any payment by or on account of any obligation of Lessee under the Operative Documents to which it is a party; or

(B) the performance of any other obligation of Lessee under the Operative Documents to which it is a party;

(v) any penalty, fine, addition to tax or interest imposed on such Indemnitee to the extent that such penalty, fine, addition to tax or interest is caused by, and would not have been payable but for:

(A) the failure by such Indemnitee to file any Tax return which such Indemnitee is required by applicable Law to file with respect to any Indemnified Tax before the time such penalty, fine, addition to tax or interest (as the case may be) accrued with respect to such Tax return, or

(B) the failure by such Indemnitee to pay any Tax which such Indemnitee is required by applicable Law to pay before the time such penalty, fine, addition to tax or interest (as the case may be) accrued with respect to such Tax payment,

unless (in each case) such failure is a result of:

(U) a failure by Lessee to provide as soon as reasonably practicable (and in any event within 60 days) after receipt of such Indemnitee’s request therefor, any information or documents that are reasonably requested by such Indemnitee and are in the possession or reasonable control of Lessee or any Affiliate of Lessee or any Person using or having possession, custody or control of the Aircraft or any part thereof, or

(V) the willful misconduct or gross negligence of Lessee or any Affiliate of Lessee or any Person using or having possession, custody or control of the Aircraft or any part thereof, or

 

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(W) failure by Lessee to perform any of its obligations under this Lease, or

(X) an Event of Default, or

(Y) any circumstances beyond such Indemnitee’s reasonable control in any jurisdiction (other than the jurisdiction under the Laws of which such Indemnitee is incorporated or otherwise created and any jurisdiction in which an office or other fixed place of business of such Indemnitee is located) in which (1) any Item of Equipment is registered or used and (2) such Tax return is required to be filed or such Tax payment is required to be paid, or

(Z) any combination of the foregoing;

(vi) any Tax to the extent that such Tax would not have been payable but for a breach by such Indemnitee of any obligation of such Indemnitee under Section 21.3 or 21.4 hereof;

(vii) any Tax imposed on an Indemnitee to the extent such Tax is caused directly by, and would not have been incurred but for (A) the gross negligence or willful misconduct of any Indemnitee or (B) the inaccuracy or breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement of such Indemnitee in this Lease or (C) the existence or enforcement of a Lessor’s Lien:

(viii) in the case of a Person that becomes the Lessor after the Delivery Date by acquiring its interest in the Aircraft and the Lease by sale, assignment or other transfer from a prior Lessor pursuant to Section 25.2, Taxes if and to the extent that the aggregate amount of such Taxes exceeds the aggregate amount of Taxes that would have been imposed on or payable by the transferor Lessor and for which Lessee would have been required to indemnify the transferor Lessor pursuant to this Article 21, determined under applicable Laws in effect on the effective date of the transfer by the transferor Lessor to the transferee Lessor (the “Transfer Date”) (or enacted prior to the Transfer Date and effective from and after the first anniversary of the Transfer Date if as of the Transfer Date the effect of such Laws on Lessee can be reasonably determined), provided that the exclusion in this clause (viii) shall not apply to a transferee Lessor that acquires its interest in the Aircraft pursuant to a transfer that occurs (A) in connection with or as a result of an Event of Default or (B) at Lessee’s request or (C) pursuant to a requirement in any Operative Document or any applicable Law and (for the avoidance of doubt) shall not apply to any Tax to the extent incurred or increased as a result of a change in any Law after the effective date of the transfer by the transferor Lessor to the transferee Lessor;

(ix) any Tax imposed on an Indemnitee to the extent that such Tax would not have been imposed but for an amendment to any Operative Document to which Lessee is not a party without the prior written consent of Lessee, unless such amendment occurs in connection with and during the continuance of an Event of Default or is required by applicable Law or is required by any Operative Document.

(c) No Reduction for Withholding. Lessee agrees that all amounts payable by Lessee (or by any other Person on account of any obligation of Lessee) pursuant to the Operative Documents

 

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shall be paid without any deduction or withholding on account of any Taxes, monetary transfer fees, or other charges or withholdings of any nature, except to the extent that the deduction or withholding of any Tax is required by applicable Law, in which event Lessee shall (i) pay to the Person entitled to receive such payment (the “Payee”) such additional amount as is necessary so that the Payee receives, after such deduction or withholding (including any withholding with respect to such additional amount), an amount equal to the amount that the Payee would have received if such deduction or withholding had not been made and (ii) deliver to Lessor within sixty (60) days after the date of such payment an official receipt of the relevant taxing authority (or, if an official receipt is not obtainable, other documentary evidence satisfactory to Lessor) showing that Lessee paid to such taxing authority the full amount of the Tax required to be deducted or withheld. If Lessee pays any additional amount to Lessor pursuant to clause (i) of the preceding sentence for any withholding Tax that is an Excluded Tax, then Lessor shall repay such additional amount to Lessee within thirty (30) days after receipt of Lessee’s written request therefor accompanied by the official receipt or other evidence of payment described in clause (ii) of the preceding sentence and a written statement describing in reasonable detail the reason that such withholding Tax is an Excluded Tax.

21.2. VAT.

(a) All amounts payable by Lessee pursuant to the Operative Documents are exclusive of VAT. Lessor and Lessee acknowledge and agree that any VAT that is required by any applicable Law to be paid with respect to any of the transactions, activities or payments contemplated in the Operative Documents is a Tax to which the provisions of this Article 21 apply.

(b) If requested by Lessor, Lessee shall deliver to Lessor on the Delivery Date and, thereafter, within thirty (30) days after receipt of Lessor’s written request made not more than annually during the Lease Term:

(i) a certificate of an officer of Lessee regarding use of aircraft, in form and substance satisfactory to Lessor, and/or

(ii) an Irish Revenue Form VAT 60B (or applicable successor form) with respect to this Lease,

to enable Lessor to comply with applicable Laws relating to VAT.

21.3. Lessor Tax Certificates. Prior to the first payment of Basic Rent hereunder, and thereafter as soon as reasonably practicable after receipt of Lessee’s written request therefor (but not more frequently than twice within any 12-month period):

(i) in the case of the Person that is Lessor on the date hereof, Lessor will deliver to Lessee a certificate or other document issued by the appropriate tax authority confirming that Lessor is a resident of Ireland for the purposes of taxation or, if such a certificate or other document is not then reasonably obtainable, equivalent official evidence of the status of Lessor as a resident of Ireland for the purposes of taxation; or

(ii) in the case of a Person that acquires its interest in this Lease and the Aircraft by transfer from a prior Lessor, such Lessor will deliver to Lessee a certificate or other document issued by the appropriate tax authority of the country in which the principal place of business of such Lessor is located confirming that such Lessor is a

 

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resident of such country for the purposes of taxation or, if such a certificate or other document is not then reasonably obtainable, equivalent official evidence of the status of such Lessor as a resident of such country for the purposes of taxation.

21.4. Withholding Tax Exemption Certificates. Each Indemnitee will deliver to Lessee, as soon as reasonably practicable after receipt of Lessee’s written request therefor (accompanied by a copy of each requested document, any published instructions for such document, and an English translation of each such document and instruction that is not in English) such forms, certifications, and other documents as (i) such Indemnitee is entitled under applicable Law to execute or obtain and (ii) are required by applicable Law to permit Lessee to make any payment to or for the account of such Indemnitee pursuant to this Lease without withholding (or withholding at a reduced rate, as the case may be) any withholding Tax that Lessee would be required by any applicable Law to withhold in the absence of such document, provided that in the case of any such document that must be executed or endorsed by any Governmental Authority or other taxing authority, the failure of such Indemnitee or Lessee to receive such document from such Governmental Authority or other taxing authority within a reasonable time shall not be deemed to be a failure to comply with this Section 21.4 so long as such Indemnitee is using commercially reasonable efforts to obtain such document, and provided, further, that no Indemnitee shall have any obligation to deliver any document requested by Lessee pursuant to this Section 21.4 if such Indemnitee determines in good faith that delivering such document would result in a risk that any Indemnitee could incur a liability, loss, cost or expense for which Lessee is not required by any Operative Document to indemnify such Indemnitee unless Lessee delivers to such Indemnitee a written undertaking to indemnify such Indemnitee on an After-Tax Basis for any such liability, loss, cost or expense in a manner reasonably satisfactory to such Indemnitee.

21.5. Tax Filings; Information.

(a) Unless otherwise directed or agreed in writing by Lessor, Lessee shall properly prepare and timely file all reports, returns, declarations and other documents (each a “Tax Document”) that are required by applicable Law to be filed with any Governmental Authority or other taxing authority with respect to each Indemnified Tax.

(b) Lessee shall (i) deliver to Lessor within thirty (30) days after receipt of Lessor’s written request, a certificate of an officer of Lessee, in form and substance satisfactory to Lessor, demonstrating compliance with Lessee’s covenants in Section 11.6 during the period or periods specified in Lessor’s written request, and (ii) deliver to each Indemnitee as soon as reasonably practicable (and in any event within thirty (30) days) after receipt of such Indemnitee’s written request therefor, such information and copies of such records and other documents (including, without limitation, the flight log for the Aircraft) maintained or required to be maintained by Lessee or by any other user of any Item of Equipment in the regular course of its business as such Indemnitee may request from time to time to enable such Indemnitee to comply with applicable Tax reporting, audit, audit dispute resolution, and litigation requirements, and if requested by any Indemnitee, make such information, records and other documents available for inspection by such Indemnitee or its authorised representatives.

21.6. Payment of Taxes and Indemnities.

(a) To the extent required or permitted by applicable Law, Lessee shall pay each Indemnified Tax when due directly to the proper taxing authority, unless otherwise directed or agreed in writing by Lessor.

 

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(b) Any indemnity payable by Lessee to an Indemnitee shall be paid within ten (10) days after the date on which Lessee receives such Indemnitee’s written demand therefor (which demand shall provide a description in reasonable detail of the applicable Indemnified Taxes and the calculation of the amount of the indemnity payment demanded).

(c) All amounts payable by Lessee pursuant to this Article 21 shall be paid on an After-Tax Basis.

21.7. Contest.

(a) If any Indemnitee receives a written claim from any taxing authority for any Indemnified Tax (a “Tax Claim”), such Indemnitee shall give Lessee written notice of such Tax Claim within fifteen (15) Business Days after such Indemnitee receives such Tax Claim.

(b) If reasonably requested by Lessee in a written notice delivered to such Indemnitee within thirty (30) days after the date on which such Indemnitee gives the notice required by Section 21.7(a) with respect to a Tax Claim, and if the conditions described in Section 21.7(c) are satisfied and continue to be satisfied at all times during the contest, such Indemnitee shall contest such Tax Claim (or, at the option of such Indemnitee, may permit Lessee to contest such Tax Claim in the name of Lessee or in the name of such Indemnitee), in each case at Lessee’s expense, in accordance with applicable Law, and in a manner determined and controlled by the party that is conducting such contest (for example, by contesting the validity, applicability or amount of the Indemnified Taxes that are the subject of such Tax Claim by resisting payment of such Indemnified Taxes, or by paying such Indemnified Taxes under protest if protest is necessary and proper, or by paying such Indemnified Taxes and using reasonable efforts to obtain a refund thereof), and such Indemnitee shall not settle or compromise such Tax Claim or refrain from taking any allowable appeal from any adverse administrative or judicial determination with respect to such Tax Claim without the prior written consent of Lessee (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), provided that such Indemnitee shall have the right to refuse to begin or continue (or to permit Lessee to begin or continue) the contest of any or all of the Indemnified Taxes that are the subject of such Tax Claim if such Indemnitee (x) waives in writing its right under this Article 21 to be indemnified for the Indemnified Taxes which such Indemnitee declines to contest and (y) repays to Lessee the amount (if any) which Lessee previously advanced to such Indemnitee in accordance with Section 21.7(c)(iv) with respect to the Indemnified Taxes that such Indemnitee declines to contest. Any request by Lessee to contest a Tax Claim pursuant to this Section 21.7 shall constitute an acknowledgment and agreement by Lessee that the Taxes which are the subject of such Tax Claim are Indemnified Taxes and that Lessee shall pay on demand and on an After-Tax Basis all costs and expenses paid or incurred by such Indemnitee in connection with the conduct of such contest (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ and accountants’ fees and disbursements).

(c) An Indemnitee shall have no obligation to begin or continue (or to permit Lessee to begin or continue) to contest any Tax Claim pursuant to this Section 21.7 unless all of the following conditions are satisfied at the time such contest is to be commenced and at all times during the contest:

(i) no Event of Default (or Default consisting of an occurrence of any event described in Section 23(a), (m), or (n) hereof which has not yet become an Event of Default) shall have occurred and be continuing;

(ii) contesting such Tax Claim would not, in the opinion of Lessor, result in any risk of criminal or civil penalty or any reasonable possibility of any sale forfeiture, confiscation, seizure or loss of, or the imposition of a Lien (other than a Lien for the Tax that is the

 

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subject of such contest provided that enforcement of such Lien is stayed until the final determination of such contest and Lessee maintains adequate reserves with respect to such Lien in accordance with International Accounting Principles) on any Item of Equipment or any interest therein;

(iii) the amount of the Indemnified Tax that is the subject of such Tax Claim exceeds ***** (or its equivalent in any other currency) or, if the Indemnified Tax that is the subject of such Tax Claim is a recurring Tax, the sum of (A) the amount of the Indemnified Tax that is the subject of such Tax Claim plus (B) the aggregate amount of the Indemnified Taxes that would be required to be paid in all subsequent years during the remainder of the Term if the Tax Claim is not contested exceeds ***** (or its equivalent in any other currency);

(iv) if such Indemnitee decides to contest such Tax Claim by paying the Indemnified Tax that is the subject of such Tax Claim and taking action to obtain a refund thereof, Lessee shall have made an interest-free advance to such Indemnitee in an amount equal to the amount of the Indemnified Tax and shall have delivered to such Indemnitee a written undertaking to indemnify such Indemnitee and its Affiliates for any adverse Tax consequences to such Indemnitee or any of its Affiliates resulting from such interest-free advance;

(v) Lessee shall be paying, on demand and on an After-Tax Basis, all costs and expenses paid or incurred by such Indemnitee in connection with the conduct of such contest (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ and accountants’ fees and disbursements);

(vi) if requested by such Indemnitee, Lessee shall have delivered to such Indemnitee, at Lessee’s expense, a written opinion of independent tax counsel selected by such Indemnitee and reasonably acceptable to Lessee and having expertise with respect to the Tax that is the subject of the Tax Claim to the effect that it is more likely than not that the requested contest of such Tax Claim will be successful; and

(vii) if the sum of the Indemnified Taxes that are the subject of such Tax Claim exceeds *****, Lessee shall have delivered to such Indemnitee (or, if required by applicable Law, to the court in which the proceeding contesting such Tax Claim is to be conducted) a letter of credit, surety bond or other collateral in form, substance and amount satisfactory to such Indemnitee, in its sole discretion (exercised reasonably and in good faith), to secure the obligations of Lessee under this Article 21 with respect to the Indemnified Taxes that are the subject of such Tax Claim unless Lessee shall have paid, or shall have advanced pursuant to Section 21.7(c)(iv) funds to pay, such Tax Claim.

(d) If and to the extent that an Indemnitee determines in good faith (i) that it has actually realized a reduction in its current liability for an Excluded Tax (a “Tax Saving”), as a result of any deduction, Tax credit or other Tax benefit for any Indemnified Tax which Lessee has paid to the appropriate taxing authority or for which Lessee has paid an indemnity to such Indemnitee pursuant to Section 21.1, or (ii) that it has actually received a refund (in cash or as an offset against any liability of such Indemnitee for an Excluded Tax) (a “Refund”) of any Indemnified Tax paid by Lessee to the appropriate taxing authority or for which Lessee has paid an indemnity to such Indemnitee pursuant to Section 21.1, then provided that such Indemnitee may do so without adversely affecting its right to retain such Tax Saving or Refund and provided that no Event of Default (or Default consisting of the occurrence of any event described in Section 23(a), (m), or (n) hereof which has not yet become an Event of Default) has occurred and is continuing, such Indemnitee shall pay to Lessee an amount equal to the sum of:

 

***** Confidential portions of the material have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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  (1) the lesser of (x) the amount of such Tax Saving or Refund (as the case may be) minus the net amount of all Taxes payable by such Indemnitee with respect to the receipt or accrual of such Refund or Tax Saving, or (y) the amount of the Indemnified Tax or indemnity payment previously paid by Lessee with respect to such Indemnified Tax, plus

 

  (2) the amount of interest (if any) received by such Indemnitee on such Refund minus the net amount of all Taxes payable by such Indemnitee with respect to the receipt or accrual of such interest, provided that such Indemnitee shall not thereby be in a less favorable position than it would have been in if the Indemnified Tax had not been paid or incurred. A written statement of such Indemnitee as to the availability and/or amount of such Tax Saving or Refund and interest shall be final and conclusive, except for any manifest error.

(e) Each Indemnitee shall provide as soon as reasonably practicable after receipt of Lessee’s written request therefor, any information or documents that are reasonably requested by Lessee and are in the possession or reasonable control of such Indemnitee and which are necessary to enable Lessee to contest any Tax pursuant to this Section 21.7, provided, however, that no Indemnitee shall have any obligation to make available, disclose or deliver to Lessee or any other Person (i) any return, report, declaration or other document or information relating solely to one or more Excluded Taxes or (ii) in the case of any return, report, declaration or other document or information that relates to one or more Excluded Taxes and to one or more Indemnified Taxes, the portion of such return, report, declaration or other document or information that relates to Excluded Taxes.

(f) Any additional Tax that is imposed on an Indemnitee as a result of the disallowance, loss, unavailability, recapture, or reduction of any Tax Saving or Refund for which any Indemnitee made a payment to Lessee pursuant to Section 21.7(d) shall be treated as an Indemnified Tax for which Lessee is required to indemnify such Indemnitee pursuant to Section 21.1, without regard to the exclusions in Section 21.1(b) and without regard to the contest provisions of Sections 21.7(a) and 21.7(b).

21.8. Survival. The respective obligations of Lessee and Lessor under this Article 21 shall remain in full force and effect, notwithstanding the occurrence of the Termination Date.

21.9. Change in Circumstances; Mitigation. If Lessee incurs an indemnity liability under Section 21.1(a) or 21.1(c) or if it becomes reasonably foreseeable that Lessee would (but for this Section 21.9) incur an indemnity liability under Section 21.1(a) or 21.1(c), then if requested by Lessee in writing, Lessor shall consult with Lessee in good faith with a view to restructuring the transactions contemplated in this Lease so that the indemnity liability can be avoided or minimized, provided that no Indemnitee shall have any obligation to take any action pursuant to this Section 21.9 if such Indemnitee determines in good faith that taking such action may result in a material economic, legal or regulatory disadvantage to such Indemnitee. Lessee shall pay the costs and expenses incurred by Lessor or any other Indemnitee (as invoiced by Lessor or such other Indemnitee to Lessee and supported by evidence of such cost reasonably acceptable to Lessee), in connection with the consideration, negotiation, documentation, or closing of any restructuring requested by Lessee pursuant to this Section 21.9.

 

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22. RETURN OF AIRCRAFT

22.1. Time and Place. On the Scheduled Termination Date (or, if applicable, the Termination Date if such date is prior to the Scheduled Termination Date) and unless the Aircraft has suffered an Event of Loss, Lessee, at its own expense, shall return the Aircraft to Lessor at the Redelivery Location. Lessor and Lessee shall evidence Lessor’s acceptance of Return of the Aircraft, and any exceptions thereto, by executing a Return Acceptance Certificate. Unless a Default or an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing or unless this Lease shall have been cancelled by Lessor pursuant to Article 24, upon such execution and delivery, this Lease shall terminate, with neither party hereto having any further liability to the other hereunder except for those Obligations which specifically survive the expiration, cancellation or termination of this Lease or as are otherwise reserved in accordance with such Return Acceptance Certificate. If an Event of Default occurs by Lessee failing to complete Return on the Scheduled Termination Date or if an Event of Default occurs prior to or after the Scheduled Termination Date and Lessor exercises its remedy to thereafter repossess the Aircraft, Lessee is nonetheless obligated to comply, and to have the Aircraft comply, with the return requirements set forth in this Article 22 on the date of actual Return or repossession by Lessor.

22.2. Condition. Upon return of the Aircraft pursuant to Section 22.1, Lessee shall comply with the requirements of Appendix 2E and shall return the Aircraft in a condition in compliance with the provisions of this Lease, including this Article 22 and Appendix 2E.

22.3. Lessee’s Continuing Obligations.

(a) If Lessee shall, for any reason whatsoever, fail to return the Aircraft in a timely manner in the condition specified in this Lease, the Obligations of Lessee shall continue and the Lease Term shall be deemed to be extended, day-to-day, until Return of the Aircraft; provided that this paragraph shall not be construed as permitting Lessee to fail to meet its Obligation to return the Aircraft in accordance with the requirements of this Lease and shall not constitute a waiver by Lessor of any Default or Event of Default arising out of such failure or prejudice the rights of Lessor under Article 24 with respect thereto.

(b) If the Aircraft is not returned to Lessor in accordance with this Lease on the Scheduled Termination Date:

(i) with effect from and including the Scheduled Termination Date, Basic Rent shall continue to be payable at the daily rate of one-thirtieth (1/30) of the Basic Rent otherwise payable hereunder; and with effect from and including the fifteenth (15th) day following the Scheduled Termination Date, Basic Rent shall be payable at the daily rate of one-twentieth (1/20) of the Basic Rent otherwise payable hereunder; and with effect from and including the thirtieth (30th) day following the Scheduled Termination Date, Basic Rent shall thereafter be payable at the daily rate of one-fifteenth (1/15) of the Basic Rent otherwise payable hereunder; and

(ii) payments in respect of Maintenance Reserves shall continue to be payable and, with respect to Maintenance Reserves paid on a monthly basis, prorated on a daily basis based on a month consisting of thirty (30) days;

each of which amounts shall be paid by Lessee at the earlier to occur of each next Rent Payment Date and Return. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event Lessee is unable to return the Aircraft to Lessor in accordance with this Lease on the Scheduled Termination Date primarily as a result of any act or omission of Lessor or any Person lawfully claiming by or through Lessor, Lessee’s continuing Basic Rent payment obligations as set forth in sub-section (i) shall not apply.

 

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(c) Lessor may elect, in its sole and absolute discretion and without prejudice to its rights under this Lease, to accept the return of the Aircraft prior to the Aircraft being put in the condition required by this Article 22 and thereafter have any such non-conformance corrected at such time as Lessor may deem appropriate and at commercial rates then charged by the Person selected by Lessor to accomplish such correction. Any direct, documented, out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Lessor for such correction will become Supplemental Rent payable by Lessee on demand following the submission of a written statement by Lessor to Lessee, identifying the items corrected and setting forth the expense of such corrections in reasonable detail. Lessee’s Obligation to pay such Supplemental Rent will survive the Termination Date and until such time that the Aircraft is put into the condition required for Return and Lessee’s remaining Obligations due for performance on the Termination Date have been performed in full.

22.4. Legal Status Upon Return. At Return, the Aircraft shall be:

(a) free and clear of all Liens, except Lessor’s Liens; and

(b) duly registered in the name of Lessee, as lessee, and evidencing the ownership interest of Owner to the extent permitted under the Law of the State of Registration of the Aircraft.

At Return, Lessee shall, at its own cost and expense, procure or cooperate with Lessor in procuring the immediate deregistration of the Aircraft from the Register (including, without limitation, execution and delivery by Lessee of such documents as may be required to de-register the Aircraft from the Register and to terminate the Lease or to evidence the expiration, termination or cancellation of the Lease).

22.5. Airport and Navigation Charges. Lessee shall ensure that upon Return any and all airport, navigation and other similar charges in connection with the use and operation of the Aircraft or any other aircraft operated by or in Lessee’s fleet of aircraft which give rise or would if unpaid give rise to any Lien in relation to the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment have been paid and discharged in full and will at Lessor’s written request produce reasonable evidence thereof reasonably satisfactory to Lessor.

 

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23. EVENTS OF DEFAULT

Any one or more of the following events shall constitute an “Event of Default” under this Lease:

(a) Lessee shall fail to make any payment of Rent or in respect of Maintenance Reserves when due hereunder and such failure shall continue for five (5) Business Days; or

(b) Lessee shall fail to procure and maintain the Insurances, or Lessee shall operate the Aircraft at a time when or in a place where such Insurances shall not be in effect or otherwise outside the scope of coverage of the Insurances or Lessee fails to comply with the provisions of Sections 11.5 (Compliance with Laws) or 17.1 (Registration); or

(c) Lessee shall fail to timely comply with the provisions of Article 4 (Security Deposit); or

(d) Lessee shall fail to timely comply with its Obligation to accept delivery of the Aircraft when validly tendered by Lessor hereunder, or Lessee fails in any material respect to satisfy the conditions precedent for Delivery under Article 7 hereof; or

(e) Lessee shall fail to timely comply with its Obligation to complete Return of the Aircraft to Lessor on the Scheduled Termination Date or, if applicable, the Relevant Date as defined in Section 27.1(b) and such failure is not primarily attributable to any act or omission of Lessor or any Person lawfully claiming by or through Lessor; provided that so long as Lessee is diligently endeavoring to return the Aircraft to Lessor in accordance with the provisions of this Lease, the time for compliance shall be extended for a period of up to fifteen (15) days from the Scheduled Termination Date or the Relevant Date, as the case may be; or

(f) Lessee (i) voluntarily suspends substantially all of its airline operations or the franchises, concessions, permits, rights or privileges required for the conduct of the business and operations of Lessee are revoked, cancelled or otherwise terminated or the free and continued use and exercise thereof curtailed or prevented, and as a result of any of the foregoing the preponderant business activity of Lessee shall cease to be that of a commercial airline, or (ii) ceases to be a commercial air carrier or ceases to hold its current air operator’s certificate (or equivalent); or

(g) Any representation or warranty made by Lessee herein or in any document or certificate furnished to Lessor in connection herewith or pursuant hereto shall prove to have been incorrect in any material respect when made, and if capable of cure, is not cured within thirty (30) days of receipt of notice of the same; or

(h) The occurrence of a Related Lease Event of Default or an event of default (as defined therein) or material breach of any obligation under any Operative Document, which event of default or material breach is not cured within any applicable cure period set forth therein;

(i) Lessee shall at any time fail to maintain the Items of Equipment in accordance with the provisions of this Lease or to promptly correct any discrepancy which renders the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment unairworthy so that a current and valid certificate of airworthiness and continuing authority to operate the Aircraft in commercial revenue service by the Aeronautics Authority cannot be or is not maintained for the Aircraft; provided, however, that it shall not be deemed to be an Event of Default if all Airbus A319 series aircraft are the subject of a grounding order issued by the Aeronautics Authority or the EASA, unless Lessee fails to comply with any instructions to correct the reason(s) for such grounding order promptly following the issuance thereof or fails to make diligent efforts to obtain any necessary parts required for such correction, but giving due regard to the management of such corrections on a fleet-wide basis; or

 

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(j) This Lease, any Related Lease or any assignment for security of any Permitted Sublease shall cease to be a valid and enforceable agreement and in full force and effect for any reason due to any action or inaction of Lessee in breach of its obligations hereunder or Lessee otherwise repudiates the same; or

(k) Lessee shall fail to comply with its obligations pursuant to Sections 12.12(a) (Installation of other Engines), 17.5 (Perfection of Title), 17.6 (Cape Town Convention) or 17.7 (Permitted Liens) and such failure shall continue for a period of five (5) Business Days after notice thereof is given by Lessor to Lessee; or

(l) Lessee shall fail to perform or observe in any material respect any other of the covenants, conditions, or agreements to be performed or observed by it hereunder and such failure shall continue for a period in excess of thirty (30) days after written notice thereof is given by Lessor to Lessee of such failure; or

(m) Attachments or other Liens shall be issued or entered against substantially all of the property of Lessee and shall remain undischarged or unbonded for thirty (30) days except for security interests created in connection with monies borrowed or obligations agreed to by Lessee in the ordinary course of its business; or

(n)(i) Lessee shall commence any case, proceeding or other action (A) under any existing or future Law relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, examinership, administration, reorganisation or other relief of debtors, seeking to have an order for relief entered with respect to it, or seeking to adjudicate it a bankrupt or insolvent, or seeking reorganisation, arrangement, adjustment, winding-up, liquidation, dissolution, composition or other relief with respect to it or its debts, or (B) seeking appointment of receiver, trustee, custodian, or other similar official for it or for all or any substantial part of its assets, or Lessee shall make a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or (ii) there shall be commenced against Lessee any case, proceeding or other action of a nature referred to in clause (i) above which (A) results in the entry of an order for relief or any such adjudication or appointment or (B) remains undismissed, undischarged or unbonded for a period of sixty (60) days; or (iii) there shall be commenced against Lessee any case, proceeding or other action seeking issuance of a warrant of attachment, execution, distraint or similar process against all or any substantial part of its assets which results in the entry of an order for any such relief which shall not have been vacated, discharged, stayed or bonded pending appeal within sixty (60) days from the entry thereof; or (iv) Lessee shall take any action in furtherance of, or indicating its consent to, approval of, or acquiescence in, any of the acts set forth in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) above; or (v) Lessee shall generally not, or shall be unable to, or shall admit in writing its inability to, pay its debts as they become due.

Lessee hereby acknowledges that the occurrence of any one of the foregoing Events of Default would represent a material default in the performance of its Obligations.

 

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24. LESSOR’S RIGHTS AND REMEDIES FOLLOWING AN EVENT OF DEFAULT

24.1. Lessor’s Rights Following an Event of Default. At any time after the occurrence and continuation of an Event of Default Lessor may treat such event as a repudiation by Lessee of the Lease generally and of its Obligations and may:

(a) in the event of the occurrence and continuation of an Event of Default before Delivery, by notice to Lessee terminate its obligation to lease the Aircraft to Lessee hereunder; and/or

(b) proceed by appropriate court action to enforce performance by Lessee of the applicable covenants and provisions of this Lease or the other Operative Documents or to recover damages for the breach thereof; and/or

(c) by notice to Lessee, (i) require the grounding of the Aircraft and or (ii) cancel this Lease on and as of the date specified in such notice and (without further notice to Lessee) retake possession of the Aircraft, and Lessee agrees that Lessor may by its agents or representatives for this purpose enter upon Lessee’s premises where the Aircraft may be located or cause the same to be redelivered to Lessor, and Lessor shall be entitled to act as attorney for Lessee in causing such redelivery or in directing pilots to fly the Aircraft to said airport for redelivery thereof to Lessor and shall have all the powers and authorisations legally necessary for taking such action (at Lessor’s election) and/or

(d) do anything that may be required to cure the Event of Default (notwithstanding Lessor having no obligation or responsibility to do so and without prejudice to Lessor’s right to treat any such non-compliance by Lessee as an Event of Default under this Lease) and recover from Lessee all costs and expenses incurred in doing so; and/or

(e) with or without taking possession thereof, sell all the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment at public or private sale, with or without advertisement, for cash or upon credit, or otherwise dispose of, hold, use, operate, lease to others or keep idle the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment as Lessor in its sole discretion may determine appropriate, all free and clear of any rights of Lessee and without any duty to account to Lessee with respect to such action or inaction or for any proceeds thereof, all in such manner and on such terms as Lessor considers appropriate in its absolute discretion, as if this Lease had never been entered into; and/or

(f) require Lessee to pay to Lessor all amounts due and payable by Lessee to Lessor and/or any Indemnitee under the Operative Documents to which it is a party as of the date of termination or cancellation of this Lease; and/or

(g) require Lessee to pay to Lessor on demand and to indemnify Lessor for, from and against all damages, costs, fees, disbursements and expenses incurred or recoverable (pursuant to Article 2A (Uniform Commercial Code – Leases) or other applicable Law) by Lessor or in connection with such Event of Default, including, but not limited to:

(i) all losses, including lost profits (calculated on an After-Tax Basis) suffered by Lessor because of Lessor’s inability to place the Aircraft on lease with another lessee or inability to place the Aircraft on lease with another lessee on terms as favourable to Lessor as this Lease and the other Operative Documents or because whatever use, if any, to which Lessor is able to put the Aircraft upon its return to Lessor, or the amount received by Lessor upon a sale or other disposal of the Aircraft, is not as

 

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profitable to Lessor as leasing the Aircraft in accordance with the terms of this Lease and the other Operative Documents would have been, including, in each case, but without duplication, lost Rent payments during any remarketing period or during any period in which the Aircraft is placed in storage and which have not otherwise been paid by Lessee (and, without duplication, taking into account any expenses incurred by Lessor in remarketing the Aircraft and/or in modifying or reconfiguring the Aircraft to meet the requirements of an alternative lessee); and

(ii) interest at the Past Due Rate on (A) any amounts due and payable by Lessee under this Lease, but not paid, and (B) any judgment against Lessee in respect of or related to this Lease or any other Operative Document issued by a court of competent authority until the same are paid in full; and

(iii) without duplication of any of the foregoing, any loss, cost, expense or liability sustained or incurred by Lessor owing to Lessee’s failure to redeliver the Aircraft on the date, at the place and in the condition required by this Lease, including any costs, fees, disbursements and expenses incurred in (A) repossessing, storing, preserving, shipping, maintaining, repairing and refurbishing any Item of Equipment to the condition required by this Lease and (B) preparing any Item of Equipment for sale or lease, advertising the sale or lease of any such Items and selling or re-leasing the same; and

(iv) reasonable legal fees and other costs and expenses incurred by reason of the occurrence of any Default or Event of Default or the exercise of Lessor’s remedies with respect thereto; and/or

(h) without duplication of any of the foregoing, require Lessee to indemnify each Indemnitee on demand against any expense which such Indemnitee may sustain or incur as a result or consequence of such Event of Default, including (but not limited to) any loss, premium, penalty or expense which may be incurred in repaying funds raised to finance the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment or in unwinding any swap, forward interest rate agreement or other financial instrument relating in whole or in part to any financings by Lessor or Owner in connection with this Lease, any Operative Document, any Item of Equipment or any rights thereunder or in connection therewith (including any interest, fees, penalties, breakage costs or other sums whatsoever paid or payable on account of funds borrowed, including funds borrowed in order to carry any unpaid Rent, any unpaid amount in respect of Maintenance Reserves, or other Obligations); and/or

(i) apply and/or set off against any Obligations and Lessor’s costs, damages, expenses and disbursements incurred in connection with such Event of Default, at Lessor’s discretion, all amounts paid to Lessor in respect of Maintenance Reserves or Security Deposit pursuant to this Lease, as well as any other amounts paid by Lessee under any Operative Document and Related Lease; and/or

(j) require Lessee to redeliver possession of the Aircraft to Lessor at the Redelivery Location (or such other location as Lessor may require); and/or

(k) exercise any of the rights, and avail itself of any of the remedies, provided by Article 2A (Uniform Commercial Code—Leases) and, to the extent applicable, Article 9 (Uniform Commercial Code—Secured Transactions) of the New York Uniform Commercial Code; and/or

 

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(l) by notice to Lessee terminate Lessee’s right to any product support rights pursuant to Assignment of Warranties and Consent (Airframe) Agreement entered into between the parties and Manufacturer of the Airframe.

Without prejudice to Lessor’s other remedies under this Lease or any other Operative Document, Lessee agrees that the occurrence of an Event of Default shall entitle Lessor to automatically and unilaterally cancel or terminate this Lease without requirement of any prior notice or judicial intervention for all legal purposes. All costs and expenses incurred or advanced by Lessor for or on account of any Obligations following the occurrence and continuation of an Event of Default shall bear interest at the Past Due Rate from the date on which such expenditure is incurred by Lessor until the date of reimbursement thereof by Lessee (both before and after any relevant judgment, if any).

24.2. De-Registration. If an Event of Default occurs and is continuing following Delivery, Lessor may otherwise deal with the Aircraft as if this Lease has never been made and Lessee will at the request of Lessor take all steps necessary to effect (if applicable) de-registration of the Aircraft and its export from the country where the Aircraft is for the time being situated and any other steps necessary to enable the Aircraft to be redelivered to Lessor in accordance with this Lease. Lessee hereby irrevocably and by way of security for its obligations under this Lease appoints (which appointment is coupled with an interest) Lessor as its attorney to execute and deliver any documentation and to do any act or thing required in connection with the foregoing.

24.3. Present Value of Payments. In calculating Lessor’s damages hereunder, upon the occurrence of an Event of Default all Rent and other amounts which would have been due hereunder during the Lease Term if an Event of Default had not occurred, together with amounts, if any, scheduled to be paid by a new lessee after any re-lease of the Aircraft, will be calculated on a present value basis using a discount rate of *****, discounted to the earlier of the date on which Lessor obtains possession of the Aircraft or Lessee makes an effective tender thereof.

24.4. Remedies Cumulative. No remedy referred to in this Article 24 is intended to be exclusive, but each shall be cumulative and in addition to any other remedy referred to above or otherwise available to Lessor; and the exercise by Lessor of any one or more of such remedies shall not preclude the simultaneous or later exercise by Lessor of any or all of such other remedies. No express or implied waiver by Lessor of any Default or Event of Default shall in any way be, or be construed to be, a waiver of any future or subsequent Default or Event of Default.

24.5. Lessor’s Exercise of Remedies. In effecting any repossession of the Aircraft (including the Aircraft Documents, any Item of Equipment, an Engine, or Part) (“Repossessed Items”), Lessor and its representatives and agents, to the extent permitted by Law, shall:

(a) have the right to enter upon any premises where it reasonably believes the Repossessed Items to be located;

(b) not be liable, in conversion or otherwise, for the taking of any personal property of Lessee which is in or attached to any of the Repossessed Items; provided, however, that Lessor shall return to Lessee all personal property of Lessee and other Persons, including its employees or its passengers, which was on the Aircraft at the time Lessor repossessed the Aircraft;

(c) not be liable or responsible, in any manner, for any inadvertent damage to any of Lessee’s property in repossessing and holding any of the Repossessed Items, except to the extent caused directly by Lessor’s gross negligence or willful misconduct; and

(d) have the right to maintain possession of and dispose of the Repossessed Items on any premises owned by Lessee or under Lessee’s control.

 

***** Confidential portions of the material have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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24.6. Application of Payments Following Default or Event of Default. Any and all payments received by Lessor under this Lease and under any other Operative Document following the occurrence and continuation of a Default or Event of Default, whether in respect of Rent, Supplemental Rent or otherwise, may be applied by Lessor to the Obligations of Lessee in any manner or order as Lessor may determine in its sole discretion, notwithstanding any instructions, directions or notice given by Lessee or any other Person with respect to the application of such payments.

24.7. Use of Termination Date. If this Lease is cancelled or the leasing of the Aircraft is otherwise terminated and the Aircraft is repossessed in connection with Lessor’s exercise of remedies following the occurrence and during the continuation of an Event of Default prior to the Scheduled Termination Date, then notwithstanding the use of the term “Termination Date” in this Lease, the period of the Lease Term and the “Scheduled Termination Date” will be utilised in calculating the damages to which Lessor may be entitled to receive from Lessee pursuant to Section 24.1.

 

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25. ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER

25.1. No Assignment by Lessee. Except as permitted by Section 15.1, Lessee shall not transfer, assign, novate, mortgage or complete any other such or similar transfer of any interest in this Lease or any of its rights hereunder or in any Item of Equipment, and any such purported assignment shall be void ab initio.

25.2. Transfer of Lessor’s and/or Owner’s Interests. Each of Lessor, Owner, any Owner Participant and any Financing Party may at any time and without Lessee’s consent transfer to any Person (a “Transferee”) the Aircraft and/or all or any of its rights and obligations under this Lease and the other Operative Documents to which it is a party; provided that (i) at the time of transfer, no such transfer shall result in any increase of Lessee’s liabilities or obligations hereunder or under any other Operative Document or create any additional obligations on the part of Lessee hereunder or thereunder or adversely affect Lessee’s rights under this Lease or any other Operative Document to which it is a party or its rights in respect of the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment, based on current laws in effect at the time of such transfer or enacted prior to but scheduled to come into effect subsequent to the date of such transfer, than it would have had if such transfer, had not taken place; (ii) at the time of transfer, the Transferee shall have a net worth of no less than $*****, or the obligations of Lessor under the Lease shall have been guaranteed by a guarantor having a net worth of no less than $*****, or Transferee shall have agreed to hold all Security Deposits, Maintenance Reserves and insurance proceeds in excess of the Agreed Value in a segregated account; (iii) no Transferee shall be an air carrier (or an Affiliate of the same) that competes with Lessee; (iv) any Transferee shall have agreed in writing for the benefit of Lessee to be bound by and perform all obligations of “Lessor” under this Lease and the other Operative Documents, or in the case of a transfer to or by a Financing Party, the Transferee shall have agreed that (a) in exercising its rights under the Lease and/or other Operative Documents, it shall do so in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof and (b) to the extent it shall receive any amounts of Security Deposit, Rent, Supplemental Rent or Agreed Value, it shall receive, hold, apply, return, reimburse and pay, as applicable, such amounts in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Lease. Lessee acknowledges that neither minimal increases in Lessee’s administrative obligations, including expenses, nor an increase in the number of Indemnitees and/or Additional Insureds as a result of such transfer shall not, in and of itself, constitute an increase in Lessee’s obligations hereunder. The foregoing shall apply with the same force and effect to the transfer of any beneficial interest in the Aircraft or any trust or similar entity.

25.3. Cooperation with Transfers. Lessee shall do such things and execute such documents as may be reasonably requested of it to give effect to a transfer contemplated by and made or to be made in accordance with the terms and provisions of Section 25.2, including (a) entering into an assignment and assumption agreement or novation deed with the Transferee in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Lessee, and (b) providing Lessor reasonably requested scheduling and routing information for the Aircraft or the Item of Equipment being transferred. Lessor shall reimburse (or cause Lessee to be reimbursed) for any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred by Lessee in connection with such transfer. Lessee shall make such amendments to the stated contracts and list of Additional Insureds in respect of the Insurances effected in respect of the Aircraft so as to ensure continued compliance with the requirements of Article 19 with regard to the interests of such Transferee and any new Financing Parties and shall provide to Lessor updated documentation evidencing such amendments.

25.4. Financings. Owner, Lessor and any Owner Participant may at any time and without Lessee’s consent enter into any financing arrangements (which may include the conversion of the lease transaction contemplated by this Lease to a “leveraged lease” structure, a “head-lease, sub-lease” or other lease structure) with respect to the Aircraft pursuant to which (a) Lessor may assign its rights under this Lease and the other Operative Documents (by way of security) to Owner or to any Financing Parties and

 

***** Confidential portions of the material have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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(b) Owner may execute a mortgage over the Aircraft in favour of the Financing Parties; provided, that (i) no such financing transaction shall increase Lessee’s liabilities or obligations hereunder or under any other Operative Document or create any additional liabilities or obligations on the part of Lessee hereunder or thereunder or adversely affect Lessee’s rights under this Lease or any other Operative Document to which it is a party, based on laws enacted or in effect at the time of such transfer, than it would have had if such transfer had not taken place; (ii) any Transferee shall have agreed in writing for the benefit of Lessee to be bound by and perform all obligations of “Lessor” under this Lease and the other Operative Documents, or in the case of a transfer by a Financing Party, the Transferee shall have agreed that (a) in exercising its rights under the Lease and/or other Operative Documents, it shall do so in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof and (b) to the extent it shall receive any amounts of Security Deposit, Basic Rent, Supplemental Rent or Agreed Value, it shall receive, hold, apply, return, reimburse and pay, as applicable, such amounts in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Lease. Such financing arrangements may also take the form of a securitisation (a “Securitisation”) involving one or more loans from one or more financial institutions (each a “Lender”), and/or with notes, loan certificates, or pass through certificates issued pursuant to an indenture with a trustee (the “Trustee”), which notes, loan certificates or pass through certificates may be guaranteed (in whole or in part) by one or more monoline insurers (each, a “Financial Guarantor”).

25.5. Cooperation with Financings. Lessee shall cooperate with Lessor and do such things and execute such documents and make such filings and registrations in the State of Registration as may be requested of it by Lessor and/or Owner in order to protect the interests of the Financing Parties and/or Owner in connection with any financing contemplated by and made or to be made in accordance with the terms and provisions of Section 25.4 including, without limitation, (a) executing an acknowledgement of any assignment of Lessor’s rights under this Lease in favour of Owner or any relevant Financing Party, on terms customary in aircraft financing transactions or Securitisations, (b) providing Lessor scheduling and routing information for the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment being financed, (c) making such amendments to this Lease and any of the other Operative Documents and executing such additional documents, as may be reasonably be requested by Lessor in connection with the Securitisation, provided that any such amendment or additional documentation does not adversely affect the rights, or materially increase the obligations, of Lessee under the Lease and Operative Documents, and (d) making such amendments to the Insurances maintained in respect of the Aircraft to ensure continued compliance with the requirements of Article 19 with regard to the interests of Owner and any such Financing Party, and shall provide to Lessor updated documentation evidencing such amendments. Lessor shall reimburse (or cause Lessee to be reimbursed) for any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Lessee in connection with such financing transaction.

 

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26. LAW AND JURISDICTION

26.1. Governing Law. THIS LEASE SHALL IN ALL RESPECTS BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, U.S.A. APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED ENTIRELY WITHIN SUCH STATE WITHOUT REGARD FOR CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES (OTHER THAN THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5-1401 OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK).

26.2. Consent to Jurisdiction. Each of Lessee and Lessor hereby expressly and irrevocably consents that any legal action or proceeding with respect to this Lease may be brought in any court of the State of New York or any Federal court of the United States of America located in New York, New York, located in the Borough of Manhattan, United States of America, or in any jurisdiction where Lessee or Lessor or any of their respective assets may be found, and by execution and delivery of this Lease, each of Lessee and Lessor hereby irrevocably and expressly submits to and accepts with regard to any such action or proceeding, for itself and in respect of its assets, generally and unconditionally, the jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts, irrevocably and expressly waiving the jurisdiction of any other courts to which it may be entitled by reason of its present or future domicile or otherwise.

26.3. Process Agent and Service of Process. Lessee shall, not later than the execution date of this Lease, irrevocably designate, appoint and empower a duly authorised agent for service of process in the State of New York reasonably acceptable to Lessor in any suit or proceeding with respect to this Lease. A copy of any such process served on such agent shall be promptly forwarded by airmail by the person commencing such proceeding to Lessee at its address set forth in Appendix 2B, Section 6, but the failure of Lessee to receive such copies shall not affect in any way the service of such process as aforesaid. Lessee further irrevocably consents to the service of process out of any of the aforementioned courts in any such action or proceeding by the mailing of copies thereof by registered or certified airmail, postage prepaid, to Lessee at its address set forth in Appendix 2B, Section 6. The foregoing, however, shall not limit the rights of Lessor to serve process in any other manner permitted by Law or to bring any legal action or proceeding or to obtain execution of judgment in any jurisdiction.

26.4. Jurisdiction and Forum. Lessee agrees that final judgment against Lessee in any action or proceeding in connection with this Lease shall be conclusive and may be enforced in any other jurisdiction within or outside the United States of America by suit on the judgment, a certified or exemplified copy of which shall be conclusive evidence of the fact and the amount of Lessee’s indebtedness. Lessee hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by Law, any objection which Lessee may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Lease brought in the State of New York, and hereby further irrevocably waives any claim that any such suit, action or proceeding brought in the State of New York has been brought in an inconvenient forum. To the extent that Lessee may in any jurisdiction in which proceedings may at any time be taken for the determination of any question arising under or for the enforcement of this Lease (including any interlocutory proceedings or the execution of any judgment or award arising therefrom) be entitled to claim or otherwise be accorded for itself or its property, assets or revenues immunity from suit or attachment (whether in aid of execution, before judgment or otherwise) or other legal process, and to the extent that in any such jurisdiction, there may be attributed to Lessee, or its property, assets or revenues such immunity (whether or not claimed), Lessee hereby irrevocably agrees not to claim and waives such immunity to the fullest extent permitted by the Law of such jurisdiction.

26.5. Waiver of Jury Trial. LESSEE AND LESSOR HEREBY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY JUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO WHICH THEY ARE BOTH PARTIES INVOLVING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ANY MATTER (WHETHER SOUNDING IN TORT, CONTRACT OR

 

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OTHERWISE) IN ANY WAY ARISING OUT OF, RELATED TO, OR CONNECTED WITH THIS LEASE, ANY OF THE OPERATIVE DOCUMENTS OR THE RELATIONSHIP ESTABLISHED HEREUNDER OR THEREUNDER.

26.6. Waiver of Immunity. Each party to this Lease agrees that in any legal action or proceedings against it or its assets in connection with this Lease and/or any other Operative Document no immunity from such legal action or proceedings (which shall include, without limitation, suit, attachment prior to judgment, other attachment, the obtaining of judgment, execution or other enforcement) shall be claimed by or on behalf of it or with respect to its assets, irrevocably waives any such right of immunity which it or its assets now have or may hereafter acquire or which may be attributed to it or its assets and consents generally in respect of any such legal action or proceedings to the giving of any relief or the issue of any process in connection with such action or proceedings including, without limitation, the making, enforcement or execution against any property whatsoever (irrespective of its use or intended use) of any order of judgment which may be made or given in such action or proceedings.

 

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27. MISCELLANEOUS

27.1. Severability and Illegality.

(a) Severability. Any provision of this Lease prohibited by or unlawful or unenforceable under any applicable Law actually applied by any court of competent jurisdiction shall, to the extent required by such Law, be severed from this Lease and rendered ineffective so far as is possible without modifying the remaining provisions of this Lease.

(b) Illegality.

(i) If at any time there is a change in any applicable Law binding upon Lessee or Lessor in its State of Organisation or where it has its principal office or in any jurisdiction in which any action is required to be performed by it for the purposes of any Operative Document which renders, or which will render, it unlawful for such party to perform any of its obligations or to exercise any of its rights under any Operative Document (an “Illegality Event”) and the parties are not able to restructure the transaction in accordance with Section 27.1(b)(iii), Lessor or Lessee (as the case may be) shall forthwith notify the other party hereto and Lessor or Lessee (as the case may be) shall be entitled by written notice (the “Illegality Notice”) to the other party, either:

(A) to terminate its obligation to lease, or take on lease, the Aircraft pursuant to the terms of this Lease; or

(B) if such event occurs after the Delivery Date, to terminate the Lease Term,

in each such case on the Relevant Date.

(ii) In Section 27.1(b) “Relevant Date” means the later to occur of:

(A) the date of the Illegality Notice; and

(B) a future date specified in the Illegality Notice being prior to the date on which the Illegality Event takes effect.

(iii) Lessor and Lessee shall, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date Lessor or Lessee becomes aware that an Illegality Event will arise or has arisen, or such shorter period ending on the Business Day prior to the date on which such Illegality Event takes place, and provided that no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, negotiate in good faith and take all commercially reasonable steps (subject to Section 27.1(b)(iv) below) which are available to mitigate the effects of such Illegality Event, with a view to restructuring the transaction in a manner such that the leasing of the Aircraft to Lessee may continue on the same commercial terms as under this Lease, including, without limitation, by way of amendment, novation or replacement to any Operative Document, or termination of, any Operative Document.

(iv) Nothing in Section 27.1(b)(iii) above shall, or shall be construed so as to, oblige Lessor to take any mitigating steps (including, without limitation, omitting to act) if, in its reasonable opinion, to do so:

 

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(A) would or would be likely to involve it in any unlawful activity or any activity that is contrary to any Law; or

(B) unless indemnified to its satisfaction, would involve it in any cost, loss, liability or Tax disadvantage; or

(C) would be prejudicial to it, the Aircraft or the other Indemnitees.

(v) The cost of any mitigation pursuant to this Section 27.1(b) shall be for the account of Lessee.

(vi) If Lessor or Lessee shall have terminated the Lease Term or its obligation to lease, or take on lease, the Aircraft pursuant to the terms of this Lease in accordance with Section 27.1(b)(i), then on the Relevant Date, Lessee shall:

(A) return the Aircraft to Lessor in accordance with the provisions of Article 22 if the Aircraft has been delivered to Lessee under this Lease, unless a Lessor Illegality Event has occurred in which case the Aircraft shall be returned to Lessor in its then as-is condition, but in any event, having been operated and maintained throughout the Lease Term in accordance with the provisions of this Lease; and

(B) pay to Lessor the amounts provided in Section 24.1, clauses (f); (g) and (h), and Section 24.3 as if references therein to an “Event of Default” were to the termination of the Lease Term pursuant to Section 27.1(b)(i).

27.2. Amendments . No term or provision of this Lease may be amended, modified, waived, discharged or terminated orally, but only by a written instrument signed by Lessor and Lessee.

27.3. Lessor’s Right to Perform; Lessor’s Right to Delegate a Servicer.

(a) If Lessee fails to perform or comply with any Obligations, Lessor shall have the right, but not the obligation, to discharge such obligation, and the amount of such payment made and the expenses of Lessor incurred in connection with such discharge shall be payable by Lessee upon demand, together with interest at the Past Due Rate from the date such expenses were incurred.

(b) Lessor may delegate to any Person or Persons (the “Servicer”) all or any of the rights, powers or discretions vested in it by this Lease or any of the other Operative Documents, and any such delegation may be made upon such terms and conditions and subject to such regulations (including the power to sub-delegate) as Lessor in its absolute discretion deems fit. Upon notice to Lessee of the appointment of such a Servicer, such Servicer may act as Lessor’s or Owner’s servicer for all matters related to this Lease and the Aircraft, and Lessee agrees that it shall communicate with and deal with such Servicer with respect to all such matters as if the Servicer were the Lessor under this Lease.

27.4. Counterparts. This Lease may be executed simultaneously in two or more counterparts and by different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. To the extent, if any, 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 the counterpart which has been marked “Original” on the signature page thereof.

 

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27.5. Delivery of Documents by Electronic Means. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Lease or of any other documents in connection with this Lease by fax or other electronic image file will be deemed as effective as delivery of an originally executed counterpart. Any party delivering an executed counterpart of this Lease or other document by fax or other electronic image file will also deliver an originally executed counterpart, but the failure of any party to deliver an originally executed counterpart of this Lease or such other document will not affect the validity or effectiveness of this Lease or such other document.

27.6. Survival. The representations, warranties, covenants, agreements and indemnities (including, without limitation, the indemnities contained in Articles 18, 21 and 24) of Lessee and Lessor set forth in this Lease, and Lessee’s and Lessor’s obligations hereunder, shall survive the Termination Date to the extent required for full performance and satisfaction thereof.

27.7. Entire Lease. This Lease (including all Appendices) and the other Operative Documents executed pursuant hereto constitute the entire agreement between Lessor and Lessee regarding the Aircraft and any prior or contemporaneous written or oral understandings with regard to the subject matter hereof are superseded hereby in their entirety.

27.8. Successors and Assigns. Subject to the provisions of Article 25, the terms and provisions of this Lease and each other Operative Document shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Lessor and Lessee and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

27.9. Brokers. Each party agrees to indemnify and hold the other harmless from and against any and all claims, suits, damages, costs and expenses (including, but not limited to reasonable attorney’s fees and disbursements) asserted by any agent, broker or other third party for any commission or compensation of any nature whatsoever based upon the lease of the Aircraft, if such claim, damage, cost or expense arises out of any action or alleged action by the indemnifying party, its employees or agents. It is understood and agreed between the parties that this Lease has been concluded by direct negotiation without any intermediaries or agents. Lessee hereby represents and warrants that it has not paid, agreed to pay or caused to be paid directly or indirectly in any form, any commission, percentage, contingent fee, brokerage or other similar payments of any kind, in connection with the establishment or operation of this Lease, to any employee of Lessor or to any Person.

27.10. Transaction Costs. Whether or not the transactions contemplated hereby are consummated, each party hereto agrees to pay its own costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation, execution and delivery of this Lease and any other documents delivered in connection herewith, including without limitation the fees, expenses and disbursements of counsel, except as otherwise expressly set forth herein. In addition, Lessee shall be solely responsible for (i) all costs, including attorneys’ fees and disbursements, incurred in registering the Aircraft and an executed counterpart of this Lease and the Lease Supplement in the State of Registration and any other jurisdiction wherein registration of the same is necessary as a result of the operation of the Aircraft by Lessee or any Permitted Sublessee, and (ii) all costs, including attorneys’ fees and disbursements, incurred in connection with the de-registration of the Aircraft from the Register or any other applicable Aeronautics Authority upon the cancellation or termination of this Lease in accordance with the provisions hereof. Each of Lessor and Lessee agrees to pay the reasonable costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and disbursements) of the other party incurred in connection with the entering into or giving or withholding of any future waiver, supplement or amendment or other action with respect to the Lease or any other document delivered in connection therewith that it may request, except in the case of an Event of Default in which case all of such costs shall be at the expense of Lessee.

 

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27.11. Time is of the Essence. Time and strict and punctual performance are of the essence with respect to each provision of this Lease.

27.12. Language.

(a) This Lease is in the English language and all notices, opinions, financial statements and other documents given under this Lease shall be provided in the English language or, if not submitted in the English language, shall be accompanied by one certified copy of an English translation thereof for each copy of the foregoing so submitted.

(b) If this Lease or any other Operative Document is required to be translated into another language for the purposes of any filing or registration, (i) Lessee shall procure and pay for any such translation, and (ii) the English version shall prevail in the event of any conflict with any such non-English version.

27.13. No Rights of Third Parties. No third parties, other than Indemnitees and Affiliates of Lessor, are intended to nor shall they be deemed to have a right to (x) benefit from, or (y)seek to enforce, any of the provisions of this Lease.

27.14. Delegation. Lessor may delegate to any appropriately licensed and/or experienced person(s) all or any of the rights, powers or discretions vested in it by this Lease or any other Operative Document and any such delegation may be made upon such terms and conditions as between such person and Lessor as Lessor in its absolute discretion may determine.

27.15. Further Assurances. Lessee shall from time to time do and perform such other and further acts and execute and deliver any and all such further instruments as may be required by law or reasonably requested in writing by Lessor to establish, maintain and protect the rights and remedies of Lessor and to carry out and effect the intent and purposes of this Lease and the other Operative Documents.

27.16. Rights at Law. Nothing contained in any Operative Document shall be construed to limit in any way any right, power, remedy or privilege of Lessor hereunder or under any other Operative Document or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity. Each and every right, power, remedy and privilege of Lessor under the Operative Documents (i) shall be in addition to and not in limitation of, or in substitution for, any other right, power, remedy or privilege under any Operative Document or at law or in equity, (ii) may be exercised from time to time or simultaneously and as often and in such order as may be deemed expedient by Lessor and (iii) shall be cumulative and not mutually exclusive and the exercise of one shall not be deemed a waiver of the right to exercise any other.

27.17. Confidentiality.

(a) During the Lease Term all Information shall remain confidential and the parties hereto and their respective Affiliates will use their respective reasonable efforts not to disclose the Information to any other Person without prior written consent of each other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld; provided, that Lessor and Lessee may, without the consent of each other party, disclose the Information in any of the following situations:

 

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(i) To directors, officers, employees, permitted assigns and agents of Lessor, Lessee or any Affiliate (direct or indirect) of any of such parties; or

(ii) To auditors, accountants or legal advisors of Lessor, Lessee or any Affiliate (direct or indirect) of any of such parties; or

(iii) To actual or potential lenders/Financing Parties, purchasers or other permitted assigns of Lessor, Lessee or any Affiliate of any of such parties, including but not limited to providing financial information about Lessee to potential lenders/Financing Parties to, and purchasers from, Lessor, provided that, upon the request of Lessee, such potential lenders/Financing Parties will agree to keep such Information confidential in a manner similar to the provisions hereunder and that their access to Information is solely for purposes of evaluating an investment in a Securitisation or other financing of the Aircraft, or such purchaser provides to Lessee a confidentiality agreement in a form reasonably acceptable to Lessee; or

(iv) To rating agencies with respect to ratings of Lessor, Owner or an Owner Participant (if any) or a related Securitisation; or

(v) To such other parties as Lessor or Lessee may reasonably believe to be required by law, by government regulation or order (including, without limitation any regulation or order of a bank regulatory agency), by subpoena or by any other legal process.

(b) Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, Information will not be considered confidential, and Lessor and Lessee and their respective Affiliates may disclose any item of the Information without restriction in any of the following circumstances, if such item:

(i) is publicly available (either to the general public or to any relevant trade or industry) prior to any party’s receipt of it from another party hereto;

(ii) is thereafter made publicly available (either to the general public or to any relevant trade or industry) by another party hereto or by a third party which is entitled to make such item publicly available;

(iii) becomes available to any party hereto on a non-confidential basis from source which has represented to such party that such source is entitled to disclose it; or

(iv) was known to any party hereto on a non-confidential basis prior to its disclosure to such party by another party hereto.

27.18. Notices . All notices provided for herein shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given when delivered personally, when telecopied, or if deposited in the mail, when received, to the addressees appearing in Appendix 2B, Section 6 or to such other address as any party may designate for itself by written notice to the other party or parties.

 

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MISCELLANEOUS


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee have each caused this Aircraft Lease Agreement to be duly executed by their authorised representatives as of the 30 day of November 2009.

 

CONCESIONARIA VUELA COMPAÑÍA DE

AVIACIÓN, S.A. DE C.V. (D/B/A VOLARIS)

Lessee

    

CIT AEROSPACE INTERNATIONAL

Lessor

By:  

/s/ Fernando Suárez Gerard

     By:  

/s/ Thomas Schmid

Name:   Fernando Suárez Gerard      Name:   Thomas Schmid
Title:   CFO      Title:   Attorney-in-Fact
By:  

/s/ Andres Fabre

      
Name:   Andres Fabre       
Title:   COO       

TO THE EXTENT IF ANY THAT THIS DOCUMENT 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 DOCUMENT MAY BE PERFECTED THROUGH THE TRANSFER OR POSSESSION OF ANY ORIGINAL OR COPY HEREOF OTHER THAN THAT MARKED “CHATTEL PAPER ORIGINAL”.

 

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CHATTEL PAPER ORIGINAL

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee have each caused this Aircraft Lease Agreement to be duly executed by their authorised representatives as of the 30 day of November 2009.

 

CONCESIONARIA VUELA COMPAÑÍA de AVIACIÓN, S.A. de C.V. (D/B/A VOLARIS)

Lessee

    

CIT AEROSPACE INTERNATIONAL

Lessor

By:  

/s/ Fernando Suárez Gerard

     By:  

/s/ Thomas Schmid

Name:   Fernando Suárez Gerard      Name:   Thomas Schmid
Title:   CFO      Title:   Attorney-in-Fact
By:  

/s/ Andres Fabre

      
Name:   Andres Fabre       
Title:   COO       

TO THE EXTENT IF ANY THAT THIS DOCUMENT 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 DOCUMENT MAY BE PERFECTED THROUGH THE TRANSFER OR POSSESSION OF ANY ORIGINAL OR COPY HEREOF OTHER THAN THAT MARKED “CHATTEL PAPER ORIGINAL”.

 

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Appendix 1

to Aircraft Lease Agreement

DEFINITIONS

Acceptance Certificate” means the acceptance certificate executed and delivered by Lessee to Lessor at Delivery in the form of Appendix 3.

Additional Insureds” means the Indemnitees and each of them.

Aeronautics Authority” means the DGAC or such other governmental department, bureau, commission or agency that under the Law of the State of Registration shall from time to time have control or supervision of civil aviation in that state or have jurisdiction over the registration, airworthiness, operation, or other matters relating to, the Aircraft.

Affiliate” means any other Person directly or indirectly controlling, directly or indirectly controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with the Person specified.

After-Tax Basis” means, with respect to any indemnity or other amount (an “Amount) which is required by any Operative Document to be paid on an “After-Tax Basis” by Lessee (or by any other Person on account of any Obligation of Lessee under the Operative Documents) to any Indemnitee (or to any other Person for the account or benefit of any Indemnitee), payment of such Amount supplemented to the extent necessary by a further payment or payments that will cause the sum of all such payments, reduced by the aggregate amount of all Taxes payable by any Indemnitee with respect to the accrual, actual receipt or constructive receipt of such payments by any Indemnitee, net of any actual current reduction in any Indemnitee’s liability for Taxes caused by the allowance of any deduction, Tax credit or other Tax benefit for the Tax, Claim, cost or expense that gave rise to Lessee’s liability to pay such Amount, to be equal to the Amount that is required to be paid on an “After-Tax Basis”, provided, that for the purpose of calculating the amount of Taxes imposed on any Indemnitee with respect to the accrual, actual receipt or constructive receipt of such payments, it shall be assumed that such Indemnitee is subject to each Tax that is imposed on or payable by such Indemnitee with respect to the accrual, actual receipt or constructive receipt of each such payment at the highest marginal statutory Tax rate applicable to such Indemnitee for the Tax accounting period in which such Indemnitee accrues or receives (actually or constructively) such payment.

Agreed Option(s)” means a change to the Standard Specification by way of Specification Change Notices (SCNs) or other changes agreed in writing among Lessee, Lessor, Seller and, as applicable, CIT Leasing.

Agreed Value” means, with respect to the Aircraft, the amount set forth in Appendix 2B.

Aircraft” means, as the context may require or permit, the Airframe together with (i) the Engines, whether or not installed on the Airframe, (ii) all Parts or components thereof, (iii) any spare parts or ancillary equipment or devices furnished with the Airframe or the Engines under this Lease, (iv) all items of equipment and other property, tangible and intangible, described in the Detail Specification or in the Airframe Manufacturer’s Aircraft Inspection Report (“AIRS Report”) delivered on the Delivery Date and not otherwise described in the preceding portions of this definition, (v) all Aircraft Documents, (vi) all substitutions, replacements and renewals of any and all thereof, and (vii) all alterations, modifications and additions which may be made to, installed on or incorporated into the Aircraft, including but not limited to, those required pursuant to any Airworthiness Directive.

 

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DEFINITIONS


Aircraft Documents” means, whether in paper, photographic, digital, electronic or other medium, (i) the manuals and records identified in the attachments to the Acceptance Certificate hereto and all other records and documentation pertaining to the Aircraft and delivered with the Aircraft on the Delivery Date and (ii) all other Required Approvals, records and documentation generated during the Lease Term that are related to the maintenance, inspections and alterations, modifications and additions accomplished during the Lease Term with respect to the Aircraft and required to be maintained by Lessee either by the Aeronautics Authority or in order to comply with the provisions of this Lease.

Airframe” means the Airbus A319-100 aircraft (except for the Engines) as more specifically described in the Lease Supplement, together with the APU, all Landing Gear and any and all Parts.

Airworthiness Directive” or “AD” means any airworthiness directive issued by the Certificating Authority, in addition to any airworthiness directive issued by the Aeronautics Authority, each to the extent the same is applicable to the Aircraft and/or any Item of Equipment.

Alert Service Bulletin” means any service bulletin issued by a Manufacturer that is designated as such by such Manufacturer.

Approved Maintenance Organisation” means the Manufacturer or a maintenance facility approved by the Aeronautics Authority and also by the FAA pursuant to FAR Part 145 and/or the EASA pursuant to EASA Part-145 for the performance of maintenance, testing, inspection, repair, overhaul or modification on the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment.

APU” means the auxiliary power unit installed in the Airframe on the Delivery Date, or any replacement thereof made pursuant to this Lease, together, in any case, with any and all Parts which are from time to time incorporated in or attached to such auxiliary power unit and any and all Parts removed therefrom.

APU Cycle” means one complete continuous operation of the APU beginning at the moment the APU is started and continuing until it subsequently shuts down.

APU Hour” means each hour or part thereof, rounded to the nearest minute, elapsing from the moment the APU is started to the moment when the APU is shut down.

APU Overhaul Reserve” has the meaning set forth in Appendix 2D, Section 3.B(i).

Assumed Reference Rate” is the assumed Reference Rate appearing in Appendix 2B, Section 1.2(a).

Base Year Dollars” means the value of Dollars in January 2008.

Basic Rent” means the rent payable for the Aircraft for each Rent Period under this Lease in the amount determined in Appendix 2B, Section 1.

BFE” means any equipment defined as buyer-furnished equipment under Seller’s standard specification and/or which is to be provided to the Seller for incorporation into the Aircraft regardless of whether such equipment is provided by or for and on behalf of Lessor as buyer-furnished equipment or provided by Seller at the direction of Lessor as seller-purchased equipment, seller-supplied or seller-furnished equipment.

Business Day” means (a) in the case of payments under this Lease or any Operative Document, any day (other than Saturday or Sunday) on which banks are open for business in New York, United States of America; and (b) in all other cases, any day (other than Saturday or Sunday) on which banks are open for business in Ireland, the State of Registration and if different from the State of Registration, Lessee’s State of Organisation.

 

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DEFINITIONS


C-Check” means with respect to the Aircraft, (i) the accomplishment of Tasks that, at the time of such check, would require accomplishment prior to the next due c-check based upon the interval for each such Task in the MPD, and where such Tasks are controlled by Flight Hours, Cycles and/or calendar time, as applicable to each such Task and (ii) the rectification of each defect discovered during the accomplishment of such Tasks.

Cape Town Convention” means, together, the official English language text of each of the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment (the “Convention”) and the Protocol thereto on Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment (the “Protocol”) each as opened for signature on 16 November 2001 at Cape Town, South Africa.

Cash Security Deposit” means the portion of the Security Deposit paid in cash in the amounts in Appendix 2B, Section 2.

Certificating Authority” means the EASA.

Certificating Authority Form” means an EASA Form One or an FAA Form 8130-3, any dual release form approved by both the EASA and the FAA, or any successor to either such forms.

CIT Leasing” means C.I.T. Leasing Corporation, a corporation organised under the laws of the State of Delaware, U.S.A. with its principal office located at 505 Fifth Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, New York, 10017. U.S.A.

Claims” means any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, demands, suits, judgments, causes of action, legal proceedings, whether civil or criminal, penalties, fines and other sanctions, and any reasonable attorney’s fees and other reasonable and documented, out-of-pocket costs and expenses in connection therewith or in establishing the right to indemnification hereunder, including any of the foregoing arising or imposed with or without the fault or negligence of any Indemnitee (whether passive or active) or under the doctrine of strict or absolute liability.

Credit Security Deposit” means the portion of the Security Deposit paid by Lessee in the form of Security Letter of Credit in the amount specified in Appendix 2B, Section 2.

Customisation Options Payment” has the meaning given in Appendix 2B, Section 1.

Cycle” means one take-off and landing of the Aircraft (or in respect of any Engine, Landing Gear, or Part, an aircraft on which such Engine, Landing Gear, or Part is (or was) then currently installed).

Default” means any event, condition or circumstance which, with the lapse of time and/or the giving of notice which would constitute an Event of Default.

Delivery” means the delivery of the Aircraft by Lessor to Lessee in accordance with this Lease and which shall be evidenced by execution and delivery of the Lease Supplement and the Acceptance Certificate.

Delivery Date” means the date on which Delivery occurs.

Delivery Location” means the premises of the Airframe Manufacturer in Hamburg, Germany.

 

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DEFINITIONS


Delivery Reference Rate” means the Reference Rate in effect three (3) Business Days prior to the Delivery Date and which shall, if Lessee elects to have the amount of Basic Rent fixed for the Lease Term, be specified in the Acceptance Certificate.

Detail Specification” means the Standard Specification as the same has been modified by Agreed Options in accordance with the Lease.

DGAC” means the Mexican General Department of Civil Aeronautics (Directión General de Aeronautica Civil) and any successor agency thereto established to regulate civil aircraft registered in the United Mexican States.

Documents Loss” means the loss or destruction of the Aircraft Documents or any of them.

Dollars” or “$”means the lawful currency of the U.S.

EASA” means the European Aviation Safety Agency, an agency of the European Union having responsibility for aviation safety, regulation and oversight of member states of the European Union, or any Person, governmental department, bureau, commission or agency succeeding to the functions of the European Aviation Safety Agency.

EASA Requirements” means, as applicable to the Aircraft, (i) any of the regulations, rules, or decision of, or governing the EASA, and (ii) EU-OPS 1.

Engine(s)” means each of the engines identified in the Lease Supplement, or any replacement of any thereof made pursuant to this Lease, together, in any case, with any and all Parts which are from time to time incorporated in or attached to any such Engine and any and all Parts removed therefrom.

Engine Agreed Value” means, with respect to each Engine when not installed on the Airframe, the amount set forth in Appendix 2B, Section 4.3.

Engine Life Limited Parts Reserve” has the meaning set forth in Appendix 2D, Section 2.B(i).

Engine Loss” means the occurrence of (a) an Event of Loss with respect to an Engine only (whether or not installed on the Airframe) or (b) any divestiture or impairment of any right, title or interest of Lessor in or to an Engine as a result of the installation of such Engine on any other airframe.

Engine Restoration” means any engine shop visit having a workscope that at a minimum, includes a complete refurbishment or full overhaul of the high pressure turbine and combustion section of the relevant Engine, accomplished in accordance with the Engine Manufacturer’s Engine Maintenance Management Program applicable to the Engine.

Engine Restoration Reserve” has the meaning set forth in Appendix 2D, Section 2.A(i).

Escalation” means the application of the revision formula set forth in Appendix 2C to an amount stated in Base Year Dollars and the adjusted amount resulting from such application being added to the originally stated amount.

EU-OPS 1” means the technical requirements and administrative procedures implemented pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No. 3922/91, as amended by Regulation (EC) No. 1899/2006 of the European Parliament and Council of the EU, and as the same is further amended from time to time.

 

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DEFINITIONS


European Union” or “EU” means the union of countries established pursuant to the Treaty of Maastricht, which came into effect on November 1, 1993, as amended by the Treaty of Amsterdam, which came into effect on May 1, 1999, and the Treaty of Nice signed on February 26, 2001, and as may be amended from time to time.

Event of Default” means those events and circumstances listed in Article 23.

Event of Loss” means, with respect to any Item of Equipment (excluding Parts), any of the following events:

(a) the agreed, actual, arranged, compromised or constructive total loss of such Item (including any damage to the same which results in an insurance settlement on the basis of a total loss, or requisition for use or hire of the same which results in an insurance settlement on the basis of a total loss); or

(b) the destruction or damage that permanently renders such Item to be unfit for normal use for any reason whatsoever; or

(c) the requisition of title or other compulsory acquisition, requisition, appropriation, expropriation, deprivation, condemnation or confiscation for any reason of such Item by a Governmental Authority or other competent authority, whether de jure or de facto, but shall exclude requisition for use or hire not involving requisition of title of such Item; or

(d) the hijacking, theft, or disappearance of such Item (i) for a period of sixty (60) days or more or (ii) if earlier, beyond the earlier of the Scheduled Termination Date and the Termination Date; or

(e) the condemnation, confiscation, capture, deprivation, seizure or requisition for use or hire of the Airframe or the deprivation of the possession or use of the Airframe as a result of any law or other action by the Aeronautics Authority or any Governmental Authority (other than where the same amounts to the circumstances provided in clause (c)) which deprives any Person entitled to have possession and/or use of the Item of its possession and/or use (i) for more than a period of sixty (60) consecutive days or (ii) if earlier, beyond the earlier of the Scheduled Termination Date and the Termination Date; or

(f) any other case which by subsequent written agreement Lessor and Lessee may deem, with the agreement of the insurers, to be an Event of Loss.

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.

Event of Loss Date” means (a) with respect to any Event of Loss set forth in paragraph (a) of the definition thereof, the earliest of (i) the date of actual loss, (ii) the date on which the loss is agreed, arranged or compromised by the insurers and (iii) sixty (60) days after the date of notice to Lessee’s brokers or insurers claiming the loss, (b) with respect to any Event of Loss set forth in paragraph (b) or (c) of the definition thereof, the date such event, condition or circumstance occurs or, if such date is not known, the date on which the relevant property was last known to exist, (c) with respect to any Event of Loss set forth in paragraph (d) or (e) of the definition thereof, the earlier of (i) the date on which insurers make payment on the basis of an Event of Loss and (ii) the date falling thirty (30) days after the expiration of the period, or the continuation of the condition or circumstance beyond the date, described therein or (d) with respect to any Event of Loss set forth in paragraph (f) of the definition thereof, the date of the subsequent agreement reached by Lessor and Lessee, with the agreement of the insurers.

 

  

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DEFINITIONS


Event of Loss Proceeds” means the proceeds of any insurance required to be maintained by Lessee hereunder, or any compensation or similar payment arising, in respect of an Event of Loss.

Excluded Taxes” has the meaning provided in Section 21.1(b) hereof.

Excusable Delay” means any delay in Delivery not occasioned by the fault or negligence of Lessor and/or due to or arising from Lessor’s reasonable control including, without limitation, (i) acts of God or the public enemy, natural disasters, civil war, insurrection or riots, quarantine restrictions, strikes, lockouts, or labour stoppages (other than strikes, lockouts or labour stoppages of Lessor and/or its Affiliates), and/or (ii) fires, floods, explosions, earthquakes, epidemics or serious accidents, and/or (iii) delays relating to or arising out of Seller’s failure to deliver the Aircraft to Lessor.

FAA” means the United States Federal Aviation Administration and/or the Administrator of the United States Federal Aviation Administration, or any Person, governmental department, bureau, commission or agency succeeding to the functions of either of the foregoing.

FAR” means the federal aviation regulations as set forth in Title 14 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1 (Parts 1-199).

Final Check” means the check to be accomplished by Lessee immediately prior to the redelivery of the Aircraft to Lessor as more specifically described in Appendix 2E, Section 3.1.

Financing Party” means any Person or Persons, from time to time notified by Lessor to Lessee, from whom financing for the acquisition or continued ownership of the Aircraft by Lessor (or Owner if Lessor is not the Owner) has been, is to be, or is for the time being, obtained and/or in whose favour or for whose benefit security over the Aircraft is to be, or is for the time being, granted by Lessor or Owner (as the case may be), any Security Agent, Security Trustee, owner trust or trustee, manager, servicer, lender and/or financial guarantor.

Flight Hour” means each hour or fraction thereof, measured to two decimal places, elapsing from the moment the wheels of the Airframe (or in respect of any Engine, Landing Gear, or Part, an aircraft on which such Engine, Landing Gear, or Part is (or was) then currently installed) leave the ground on take-off to the moment when the wheels of the Airframe (or such aircraft on which an Engine, Landing Gear, or Part is (or was) then currently installed) touch the ground on landing.

GAAP” means (i) generally accepted accounting principles in effect in Mexico or (ii) International Financial Reporting Standards and International Accounting Standards (and interpretations thereof) as in effect at the relevant time, and applied on a basis consistent with prior periods except as may be disclosed in the pertinent Person’s financial statements.

Governmental Authority” means and includes (whether having a distinct legal personality or not) (a) any national government, political subdivision thereof, or local jurisdiction therein, (b) any board, commission, department, division, organ, instrumentality, court or agency of any entity referred to in (a) above, however constituted, and (c) any association, organisation or institution (international or otherwise) of which any entity mentioned in (a) or (b) above is a member or to whose jurisdiction any thereof is subject or in whose activities any thereof is a participant.

 

  

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DEFINITIONS


Guarantee” means that certain guarantee provided to Lessor by the Guarantor pursuant to which Guarantor has fully and irrevocably guaranteed all of Lessee’s Obligations.

Guarantor” means Controladora Vuela Campañía de Aviación, S.A. de C.V., a sociedad anónima de capital variable organized and existing under the laws of the United Mexican States.

I.A.T.A.” means the International Air Transport Association.

Indemnified Tax(es)” means any Tax for which Lessee has an obligation of indemnity pursuant to Article 21 of the Lease.

Indemnitee” means Lessor, Owner, CIT Leasing, any Owner Participant, any Financing Party, and their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, shareholders, members, managers, duly authorised agents, employees and attorneys-in-fact and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

Information” means the terms and conditions of this Lease and any other Operative Document and any other information delivered to any party to this Lease in connection with this Lease or any Operative Document.

Insurances” means any and all contracts or policies of insurance (or reinsurance) required to be maintained from time to time under this Lease.

International Registry” or “IR” means the International Registry of Mobile Assets organised pursuant to the Cape Town Convention.

Item of Equipment” or “Item” means individually or collectively, as the context requires, the Aircraft, the Airframe and any of the Engines, any Landing Gear, the APU and any of the Parts, whether or not installed in or attached to the Aircraft or the Airframe.

Landing Gear” means the complete strut assembly of each landing gear installed on the Airframe on the Delivery Date (or any replacement for any such landing gear made pursuant to the terms of this Lease) and shall consist of the inner and outer cylinders of the main landing gear and the nose landing gear, including the truck assembly and axles of such landing gear.

Landing Gear Overhaul Reserve” has the meaning set forth in Appendix 2D, Section 3.A(i).

Law” means and includes (a) any statute, decree, constitution, regulation, rule, order, judgment, AD or other directive of any Governmental Authority; (b) any treaty, pact, compact or other agreement to which any Governmental Authority is a party; (c) any judicial or administrative interpretation or application of any Law described in (a) or (b) above; and (d) any amendment or revision of any of the foregoing.

Lease” means this Aircraft Lease Agreement, including all appendices, exhibits and schedules hereto, as the same may be amended from time to time.

Lease Supplement” means the lease supplement dated the Delivery Date in the form of Appendix 4.

Lease Term” means the period appearing in Appendix 2A which otherwise commences on the Delivery Date and ends on the Termination Date.

Lessee’s Actual Cost” means Lessee’s cost incurred in performing an Obligation under this Lease, determined as follows: (i) if Lessee elects that such obligation be performed by a third party, then

 

  

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DEFINITIONS


Lessee’s Actual Cost shall be the actual charges, including, without limitation, shipping, freight mark-ups and handling charges of such third party charged to and paid by Lessee (but excluding shipping and freight charges and mark-ups, handling charges or overhead added by Lessee), and (ii) if Lessee elects that such obligation be performed by Lessee, then Lessee’s Actual Cost shall be ***** (which hourly labor rate shall be increased by ***** at each calendar anniversary of the Delivery Date during the Lease Term) plus Lessee’s direct cost for materials and services provided by third parties without Lessee-imposed mark-ups, handling charges or overhead added to such third-party charges by Lessee.

Lessor Illegality Event” means any event which makes it illegal under applicable Law for Lessor to proceed with the transaction evidenced hereby because of illegality in Lessor’s State of Organization, or such illegality arises as a result of any act or omission of Lessor, other than:

(a) where caused due to any bi-lateral or United Nations sanctions applicable in Lessor’s State of Organization; or

(b) in circumstances where an Illegality Event has also occurred in Lessee’s State of Incorporation.

Lessor’s Lien” means any Lien on the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment (i) granted to any Financing Party with respect to the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment except where the same are granted in connection with and following the occurrence of an Event of Default, (ii) arising as a result of any act of Lessor, Owner or any Affiliate of Lessor or Owner that is in violation of any of the obligations of such Person under the Lease and the other Operative Documents, (iii) any Claim against Lessor, Owner or any Affiliate of Lessor or Owner or any Person lawfully claiming by or through any of them that is unrelated to the transactions contemplated by the Lease, (iv) any Liens arising in connection with a Claim for which Lessee is not required to indemnify an Indemnitee hereunder; or (v) Taxes (including claims therefor) imposed on Lessor or any Affiliate of Lessor for which Lessee is not obligated to indemnify Lessor or such Affiliate pursuant to any of the Operative Documents.

LIBOR” means, for any period, the three-month rate of interest per annum at which deposits in Dollars are offered to major banks in the London interbank market at approximately 11:00 a.m. (London time) three (3) Business Days before the first day of such period, as reported by the Reuters Screen LIBOR01 Page 3750 (or such other page as may replace such page on such system for the purpose of reporting London Interbank Offered Rates of major banks) under the heading for British Bankers Association Interest Settlement Rates in the column designated “USD” (U.S. Dollar).

Lien” means any mortgage, charge, pledge, lien, hypothecation, lease, title retention, assignment, trust arrangement, right of possession or detention or security interest of any kind, howsoever created or arising.

Life Limited Part” or “LLP” means any Part that has a pre-determined life limit mandated by the Manufacturer or the Certificating Authority which requires any such Part to be discarded upon reaching such life limit.

Lost Documents” means Aircraft Documents that have suffered a Documents Loss.

Maintenance Check(s)” means the 6 Year HMV Check and/or 12 Year HMV Check performed or to be performed on the Airframe, any Engine Restoration performed or to be performed on an Engine, any Engine LLP replacement or any Overhaul performed or to be performed on any Landing Gear or the APU.

 

***** Confidential portions of the material have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

  

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DEFINITIONS


Maintenance Program” mean Lessee’s maintenance program (as approved by the Aeronautics Authority) for the Aircraft encompassing scheduled maintenance, condition monitored maintenance and on-condition maintenance of the Aircraft and each Item of Equipment.

Maintenance Reserve Claim” means any claim by Lessee for payment by Lessor from the applicable Maintenance Reserves of Reimbursable Expenses following completion by Lessee of a Maintenance Check.

Maintenance Reserve(s)” means, collectively, as of any given time, the then current balance of payments received from Lessee and held by Lessor, net of disbursements, made pursuant to the terms of Appendix 2D to the 6 Year HMV Check Airframe Reserve, 12 Year HMV Check Airframe Reserve, Engine Restoration Reserves, Engine Life Limited Parts Reserves, Landing Gear Overhaul Reserve and APU Overhaul Reserve.

Manufacturer” means, in the case of the Airframe, Seller, in the case of the Engines, IAE International Aero Engines AG, and in the case of any Item of Equipment, the manufacturer of such Item of Equipment.

Manufacturer’s Repair Manual” means the most current revision of the respective (i) maintenance, repair or overhaul manual or (ii) the structural repair manual, each issued by the Manufacturer and applicable to the maintenance performed on the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment.

Mortgage Convention” means the Convention for the International Recognition of Rights in Aircraft, signed (ad referendum) at Geneva, Switzerland, on June 19, 1948, and amended from time to time, but excluding the terms of any adhesion thereto or ratification thereof containing reservations to which the United States of America does not accede.

MPD” means the Airframe Manufacturer’s Maintenance Planning Document, as revised from time to time to include all revisions up to and including the then most current revision issued by the Airframe Manufacturer.

Net Event of Loss Proceeds” means any Event of Loss Proceeds actually received by Lessor or Owner (or such other person entitled to receipt thereof), less any expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs) and/or Taxes incurred by Lessor (or any other relevant Person) in connection with the collection or receipt of such funds which would not otherwise have been incurred by Lessor (or such other relevant Person) absent the occurrence of such Event of Loss.

Obligations” means all of Lessee’s obligations and liabilities now existing or hereafter arising under any Operative Document.

Operative Document(s)” means, either collectively or individually as the context requires, this Lease, the Lease Supplement, the Acceptance Certificate, the Participation Agreement, the Guarantee, any warranty assignment, acknowledgment and consent, any Permitted Sublease, the Security Letter of Credit (if any), and any and all other documents, instruments and agreements entered into in connection with any of the foregoing and to which Lessee is a party or which Lessee acknowledges, in writing, is an Operative Document.

Outside Delivery Date” means the date that is specified in Appendix 2A.

 

  

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Overhaul” means (as applicable):

(i) with respect to any Landing Gear or Part, the complete refurbishment or major restoration of such Landing Gear or Part in accordance with the overhaul or restoration procedures in the respective Manufacturer’s Repair Manual for such Landing Gear or Part, the extent of which refurbishes or restores such Landing Gear or Part, as applicable, to a “zero time since overhaul” condition in accordance with such Manufacturer’s Repair Manual;

(ii) with respect to the APU, the complete refurbishment or restoration of the compressor, combustion section and turbine of the APU pursuant to the Manufacturer’s Repair Manual: and

(iii) with respect to any Engine, an Engine Restoration.

Owner” means Lessor in its capacity as owner of the Aircraft or such other Person as Lessor may notify Lessee in writing from time to time as being the owner of the Aircraft.

Owner Participant” means any Person who owns a beneficial interest in the Aircraft through a trust or otherwise as Lessor may notify Lessee in writing from time to time, in accordance with the terms hereof.

Part(s)” means all appliances, components, parts, instruments, appurtenances, accessories, furnishings, seats, BFE and other equipment and additions of whatever nature (other than Engines, the APU, any Landing Gear, and any temporary replacement parts installed pursuant to Article 12 of the Lease), which may from time to time be incorporated or installed in or attached to any Item of Equipment or which have been removed therefrom, but which remain associated with and/or form part of the Aircraft or any Item of Equipment pursuant to the terms of the Lease.

Participation Agreement” means the agreement in the form of Appendix 5.

Past Due Rate” means the lesser of (i) the rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus four hundred (400) basis points, and (ii) the maximum rate permitted by applicable Law.

Permitted Liens” means those Liens expressly permitted pursuant to Section 17.7 hereof.

Permitted Sublease” means any sublease of the Aircraft to a Permitted Sublessee permitted under the terms and subject to the conditions of this Lease.

Permitted Sublessee” means a Person:

(a) which is a commercial passenger air carrier that holds the requisite licenses and approvals for the maintenance and operation of the Aircraft; and

(b) with respect to which, at the time such Person becomes a Permitted Sublessee pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Lease and for the term of any Permitted Sublease to which such Permitted Sublessee is a party, no proceeding is pending or shall be instituted in connection with any insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganisation, examinership, administration, liquidation, moratorium or other laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally; and

(c) that is expressly consented to in writing by Lessor, which consent shall be in Lessor’s sole discretion, acting reasonably.

 

  

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Person” means an individual, general partnership, corporation, business trust, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated association, joint venture, limited liability company or limited partnership, Governmental Authority or other entity of whatever nature.

Redelivery Location” means such airport in the continental United States of America as specified in writing by Lessor to Lessee no less than ten (10) Business Days prior to the Scheduled Termination Date, or such other location as may be agreed in writing by Lessor and Lessee prior to the Scheduled Termination Date for Return of the Aircraft.

Reference Rate” means the relevant “Treasury Rate” which is the rate per annum equal to the yield for each of the U.S. Treasury Securities that matures nearest to the fifth (5th) anniversary of the determined Delivery Date, as reported for the Reuters Page 5 closing information shown on the following Business Day on Page 233 of the information ordinarily provided by Reuters America, or if such report or screen is unavailable, in The Wall Street Journal under the heading “Treasury Bonds, Notes & Bills” (and the subheading of “Ask Yld.” under “Govt. Bonds & Notes”).

Register” means the registry of aircraft which is maintained in the State of Registration by the Aeronautics Authority having authority with respect to the registration of the Aircraft.

Reimbursable Event” means, subject to the provisions and exclusions of Appendix 2D, the completion by Lessee during the Lease Term of a Maintenance Check or the replacement of any Engine Life Limited Parts.

Reimbursable Expenses” means, as the context requires, any or all of the 6 Year HMV Check Reimbursable Expenses, 12 Year HMV Check Reimbursable Expenses, Engine Restoration Reimbursable Expenses, Engine Life Limited Parts Reimbursable Expenses, Landing Gear Overhaul Reimbursable Expenses and APU Overhaul Reimbursable Expenses, each as such terms are defined in Appendix 2D.

Related Lease(s)” means any and all leases of aircraft between Lessor or any Affiliate of Lessor, or trustee on behalf of Lessor or any Affiliate of Lessor, as lessor, and Lessee or any Affiliate of Lessee, as lessee.

Related Lease Event of Default” means, in relation to any Related Lease, any breach or default of Lessee’s obligations thereunder which constitute an “event of default” or similar event however termed thereunder under which the party to whom such obligations are owing would have the right to exercise remedies including the termination or cancellation of the Related Lease.

Related Obligations” means the obligations and liabilities now existing or hereafter arising of Lessee of any Affiliate of Lessee under any Related Lease.

Rent” means Basic Rent and Supplemental Rent payable pursuant to this Lease

Rent Payment Date” means the first day of each Rent Period of the Lease Term and which is the date on which payment of Basic Rent is due and payable.

Rent Period” means the period commencing on and including the Delivery Date and ending on and including the last day of the calendar month in which the Delivery Date occurs and each of the consecutive calendar monthly periods thereafter throughout the Lease Term, provided that the final Rent Period of the Lease Term may consist of less than a calendar month if this Lease expires, terminates or is cancelled effective as of or on a date other than the last day of a calendar month.

 

  

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DEFINITIONS


Required Approval” means evidence documenting approval by the respective Airframe or Engine Manufacturer (as applicable) and the Certificating Authority with respect to (i) any repair to the Airframe or any Engine, where the accomplishment of such repair does not conform with the repair procedures set forth in the Manufacturer’s Repair Manual or an EASA approved service bulletin relevant to such repair and (ii) any alteration or modification of the Airframe or any Engine.

Return” means the return of the Aircraft and all Items of Equipment to Lessor pursuant to and in accordance with Article 22 and the other provisions of this Lease.

Return Acceptance Certificate” means the certificate substantially in the form of Appendix 7 to be executed and delivered by Lessor and Lessee at Return.

6 Year HMV Check” means a maintenance inspection (and rectification of defects discovered during such inspection) that as a minimum includes (a) the next due C-Check and (b) each Task that has an initial interval of six (6) years and/or a repetitive interval of six (6) years where such Task has previously been accomplished, each as set forth in the MPD.

6 Year HMV Check Airframe Reserve” has the meaning set forth in Appendix 2D, Section 1.A(i).

Scheduled Delivery Date” means the delivery month identified in Appendix 2A and, when known following receipt of notice by Lessor from the Seller, the day during such month (or such other date) Lessor expects to take delivery of the Aircraft from Seller, as the same shall be notified by Lessor to Lessee in writing promptly following Lessor’s receipt of such notice from Seller.

Scheduled Termination Date” means the day on which the Lease Term is scheduled to expire (as provided in Appendix 2A), and which may be independent from the Termination Date as provided in the definition of such term.

Security Agent” means such Person, if any, as notified by Lessor or Owner to Lessee, who will act as security agent for and on behalf of any Financing Party in relation to any financing arrangements to be entered into in respect of the Aircraft.

Security Deposit” means (i) the Cash Security Deposit and the Credit Security Deposit in the amounts in Section 2 of Appendix 2B; including (ii) any amounts paid to Lessor pursuant to Sections 4.4 and 4.6(c); less (iii) any amounts applied or utilised by Lessor in accordance with the provisions of Sections 4.3 and 4.6(b), whether the same are paid in cash or in the form of a Security Letter of Credit.

Security Letter of Credit” means an unconditional and irrevocable letter of credit, satisfactory to Lessor in form and substance, in the amount of the Security Deposit and otherwise in compliance with the requirements of Section 4.6 and (i) drawn upon an issuer located in Ireland (either a bank organised in Ireland or the Ireland branch of a bank organised outside Ireland) and with a branch office in Dublin, Ireland or (ii) issued by a bank outside of Ireland and confirmed by Allied Irish Banks, AIB International Centre, IFSC, Dublin 1, Ireland (SWIFT: AIBKIE2D) or such other bank located in Ireland (either a bank organised in Ireland or the Ireland branch of a bank organised outside Ireland) and with a branch office in Dublin, Ireland, each issuing and confirming bank being acceptable to Lessor and having a credit rating not lower than A from Standard and Poor’s or A2 from Moody’s.

Security Trustee” means such Person, as notified by Lessor or Owner to Lessee, who will act as security trustee for and on behalf of any Financing Parties in relation to any security to be granted over the Aircraft as a result of a financing thereof.

 

  

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DEFINITIONS


Seller” means Airbus S.A.S., or an Affiliate that will sell and deliver title to the Aircraft to Lessor on the Delivery Date.

Standard Specification” means the A319-100 Standard Specification J.000.01000 Issue 6 dated 30 November 2007.

State of Organisation” means the country and/or state under which Laws a Person is organised and existing, or, with respect to Lessor and Lessee, the country and/or state identified on the first page of this Lease.

State of Registration” means the United Mexican States.

Supplemental Rent” means all amounts, liabilities and obligations (other than Basic Rent and payments in respect of Maintenance Reserves) which Lessee assumes or agrees to pay to Lessor under this Lease, including without limitation, and to the extent permitted by applicable Law, interest at the Past Due Rate calculated on any: (i) part of any installment of Basic Rent not paid on the Rent Payment Date for the period the same remains unpaid and (ii) Supplemental Rent or Maintenance Reserves not paid when due hereunder, until the same is paid.

12 Year HMV Check” means a maintenance inspection (and rectification of defects discovered during such inspection) that as a minimum includes (a) the next due C-Check, (b) each Task that has a repetitive interval of six (6) years as set forth in the MPD, and (c) each Task that has an initial interval of twelve (12) years and/or a repetitive interval of twelve (12) years where such Task has previously been accomplished, each as set forth in the MPD.

12 Year HMV Check Airframe Reserve” has the meaning set forth in Appendix 2D, Section I.B(i).

Task(s)” means each inspection or other requirement set forth in the MPD that (a) has a repetitive interval designated by a letter or combination of a letter and a number, or (b) is based upon (i) the accumulation of Flight Hours and/or Cycles, or (ii) the accumulation of APU Hours and/or APU Cycles, or (iii) an elapsed number of calendar days, months and/or years.

Tax(es)” means any taxes (including, without limitation, sales, use, business, gross or net income, personal property, license, documentation, transfer, import, export, fuel, leasing, occupational, value added, excess profits, excise, gross or net receipts, franchise, stamp, environmental and other taxes), levies, imposts, withholdings, fees, assessments, duties and other charges of any nature, and any penalties, fines, additions to tax, interest or other charges related thereto which are imposed by any Governmental Authority or other taxing authority in any jurisdiction or by any international or multinational taxing or regulatory authority.

Termination Date” means:

 

  (i) the Scheduled Termination Date if Return is completed on the Scheduled Termination Date; or

 

  (ii) the date, if other than the Scheduled Termination Date, of Lessee’s Return of the Aircraft with all Obligations then due for performance having been performed; or

 

  (iii) the date on which this Lease terminates in accordance with Section 20.3 following the occurrence of an Event of Loss with respect to the Aircraft or the Airframe following Delivery; or

 

  

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DEFINITIONS


(iv) the date of termination of this Lease following the occurrence of an Illegality Event in accordance with Section 27.1(b); or

(v) the date on which this Lease is cancelled or terminated pursuant to Article 24 following the occurrence of an Event of Default.

Time Controlled Part” means any Item of Equipment, including any Life Limited Part, having a Task applicable to it based upon a predetermined time limit or interval in accordance with the MPD to the extent such Task requires such Item of Equipment to be discarded, overhauled, or re-certified upon reaching such time limit or interval.

U.S.” or “U.S.A.” means the United States of America

VAT” means any Tax that is, or is in the nature of, a value added, turnover, sales, use, rental, leasing, services, goods and services, consumption, or transaction privilege Tax.

Watch Item” means any maintenance requirement or inspection of the Aircraft or applicable Item of Equipment following the Termination Date that results from a defect with respect to the Aircraft that was discovered during the Lease Term (and is not due to a routine inspection requirement for all aircraft of the same model as the Aircraft resulting from an Airworthiness Directive, service bulletin or Manufacturer’s recommendations) and is in addition to the maintenance and inspection requirements set forth in the MPD, and where such additional inspection shall be required prior to the later of the accumulation of (i) six thousand (6,000) Flight Hours, (ii) four thousand five hundred (4,500) Cycles, or (iii) twenty (20) months, as applicable.

Wet Lease(s)” means any arrangement whereby Lessee agrees to furnish the Aircraft to a third party pursuant to which (i) Lessee shall at all times maintain full operational, technical and navigational control and maintenance oversight of the Aircraft, (ii) the Aircraft shall be operated solely by crews employed or contracted by Lessee possessing all current appropriate Aeronautics Authority certificates and licenses (it is understood that cabin attendants need not be regular employees of Lessee), (iii) the insurance required to be maintained by Lessee under the Lease shall remain in full force and effect (provided that such insurance with respect to legal liabilities for passenger and cargo may be on a contingent basis for the duration of any such arrangement as long as such third party under such arrangement maintains primary coverage for such insurance in favour of Lessor, Lessee, and any Indemnitee and Additional Insureds in accordance and strict compliance with the terms, conditions, and requirements of this Lease, evidence of which in the form of a certificate of insurance and letter of undertaking from the brokers of such third party under such arrangement shall be provided to Lessor prior to the commencement of such arrangement), (iv) the Aircraft shall be used and maintained by Lessee as otherwise required by and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Lease.

 

  

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APPENDIX 1

DEFINITIONS


Appendix 2

to Aircraft Lease Agreement

COMMERCIAL TERMS

[NOTE: THE TERMS OF THIS APPENDIX 2 ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND CONTAIN

COMMERCIALLY SENSITIVE INFORMATION; THIS APPENDIX 2 MUST BE REMOVED

FROM ANY PUBLIC FILING OF THIS LEASE]

Contents:

Appendix 2A             Lease Term

Appendix 2B             Rent, Security Deposit, Insurance and other Financial Matters

Appendix 2C             Escalation

Appendix 2D             Maintenance Reserves

Appendix 2E             Return Conditions

 

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APPENDIX 2C

COMMERCIAL TERMS


Appendix 2A

to Aircraft Lease Agreement

LEASE TERM

1.         Scheduled Delivery Date is August 2010.

2.         Outside Delivery Date is the date that is seven (7) months after the last day of the calendar month in which the Scheduled Delivery Date falls.

3.         Lease Term

The Lease Term shall commence on the Delivery Date and shall end on, but not later than, 11:59 P.M. New York, New York time on the day immediately preceding the sixth 6th anniversary of the Delivery Date, but which shall in any event end on the Termination Date.

 

4. Lease Term Extension Option

(a) Provided no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, Lessee may extend the Lease Term for up to forty (40) additional months (“Lease Term Extension”) on the same terms and conditions (except with respect to the amount of Basic Rent as more fully set forth in paragraph (b) below), provided that Lessee shall provide Lessor with irrevocable written notice of its intention to exercise such extension option, as well as the proposed term of such extension, on or before the last day of the sixty-sixth (66th) Rent Period.

(b) Basic Rent for the Lease Term Extension shall be in an amount reflecting the fair market rate at the time of extension as agreed between Lessor and Lessee prior to but not later than the time that Lessee exercises its option to extend the Lease Term of the Lease as set forth in paragraph (a) above. If Lessor and Lessee are unable to agree to an amount of Basic Rent for the Lease Term Extension, then Lessee’s option to extend the Lease Term shall lapse.

 

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APPENDIX 2A

LEASE TERM


Appendix 2B

to Aircraft Lease Agreement

RENT, SECURITY DEPOSIT, INSURANCE

AND OTHER FINANCIAL MATTERS

 

1. Calculation of Rent

 

  1.1 Basic Rent.

(a) Basic Rent for the first ***** (or for the first ***** Rent Periods if the Delivery Date is on a day other than the first day of a calendar month) of the Lease Term shall be in the amount of ***** per Rent Period, which amount is stated in Base Year Dollars; and

(b) Basic Rent for the remainder of the Lease Term (but not including any Lease Term Extension period) shall be in the amount of ***** per Rent Period, which amount is stated in Base Year Dollars.

Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) above, in the event Delivery occurs on or prior to the 10th day of August 2010, in lieu of paying the Basic Rent amount set forth in said subsection (a), Basic Rent for the first (1st) Rent Period of the Lease Term shall be in the amount of *****, which amount is stated in Base Year Dollars, and Basic Rent for all other Rent Periods contemplated by subsection (a) shall be in the amount of ***** per Rent Period, which amount is stated in Base Year Dollars.

1.2 Adjustment of Basic Rent for Economic Fluctuations and Escalation. The amount of Basic Rent set forth in Section 1.1 above shall be adjusted as of the Delivery Date by:

(a)***** for each ***** of variation between the Delivery Reference Rate and the Assumed Reference Rate of *****; and

(b) Escalation.

1.3 Adjustment of Basic Rent for Agreed Options and BFE. The amount of Basic Rent determined in accordance with Section 1.2 of this Appendix 2B shall be further increased on the Delivery Date to account for:

(a) the cost to Lessor in Base Year Dollars charged by the Seller to incorporate any Agreed Options in excess of *****; and

(b) the Manufacturer’s catalog list price for (i) any BFE in excess of *****, and (ii) any and all charges including markups, handling, shipping and storage charges in connections therewith.

Any excess amounts from the preceding clause (a) shall be adjusted for Escalation and the resulting amount shall be added to any excess amounts from the preceding clause (b) and the resulting aggregated

 

***** Confidential portions of the material have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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APPENDIX 2B

RENT, SECURITY DEPOSIT, INSURANCE

AND OTHER FINANCIAL MATTERS


sum shall be amortised over the Lease Term by multiplying the total excess amount by one point eight percent (1.8% or .0108) and payable in consecutive monthly installments on each Rent Payment Date, which installments (each of which, a “Customisation Options Payment”) shall constitute an increase in and shall be included in Basic Rent.

 

2. Security Deposit – Timing of Payments and Amounts.

2.1 prior to the execution of this Lease, Lessee has paid Lessor the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000);

2.2 on or before 04 January 2010, Lessee shall deposit with Lessor an additional amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars $300,000);

2.3 one (1) Business Day prior to the Scheduled Delivery Date, Lessee shall deposit with Lessor any additional amounts necessary such that the total amount deposited in accordance with this Section 2 constitutes the equivalent of three (3) installments of Basic Rent (as that amount is calculated as of the Delivery Date in accordance with Section 1 of this Appendix 2B).

 

3. Account

All payments made under this Lease or any other Operative Document shall be made to the account set forth below at JP Morgan Bank (Ireland) plc, JP Morgan House, International Financial Service Centre, Dublin 1, Ireland by wire transfer of immediately available funds to its correspondent bank:

JPMorgan Chase Bank

New York, New York

SWIFT: CHASUS33

For credit to:

JP Morgan Bank (Ireland) plc

SWIFT:                            CHASIE2X

Account Number:            323141889

IBAN Number: IE31CHAS93090379702501

For further credit to:

Account Name:                 CIT Aerospace International

Account Number:             79702501

Reference:                          Volaris; A319-100 / August 2010 (2 of 2)

 

4. Insurances

4.1 Liability Insurance Coverage Amount: Seven Hundred Fifty Million Dollars ($750,000,000); Five Hundred Million Dollars ($500,000,000) in respect of war, unrest and allied perils liability coverage.

 

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APPENDIX 2B

RENT, SECURITY DEPOSIT, INSURANCE

AND OTHER FINANCIAL MATTERS


4.2 Agreed Value: Forty-Six Million Dollars ($46,000,000) plus Escalation from January 2008 until the Delivery Date, which shall be the Agreed Value of the Aircraft for the Lease Term and which amount shall be reduced by two percent (2%) at each anniversary of the Delivery Date during the Lease Term.

4.3 Engine Agreed Value (each Engine): Nine Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($9,100,000) plus Escalation from January 2008 until the Delivery Date, which amount shall be set forth in the Acceptance Certificate and which shall be the Engine Agreed Value of each Engine for the Lease Term.

4.4 Aircraft Hull Dedicate Amount: Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) per occurrence.

 

5. Legend

“LEASED FROM CIT AEROSPACE INTERNATIONAL, DUBLIN, IRELAND, AS OWNER AND LESSOR”.

 

6. Notices

 

If to Lessee:

   If to Lessor:
Concesionaria Vuela Compañía de    CIT Aerospace International
Aviación, S.A. de C.V.    3 George’s Dock
Prolongación Paseo de la Reforma No. 490    IFSC
Piso 1    Dublin 1, Ireland
Colonia Santa Fe Peña Blanca    Attention: Chief Counsel
C.P. 01210    Fax: +353 (1) 656 1001
México, D.F.   
   with a copy to:
Attention: Director Jurídico   
Fax: +52 (55) 5211 9613    CIT Aerospace
   11 West 42nd Street, 12th Floor
   New York, New York 10036, USA
   Attention: Chief Counsel – Transportation
   Finance
   Fax: +1 (212) 461 5402
  

and, with respect to any insurance notification,

with a copy to:

   CIT Aerospace
   11 West 42nd Street, 12th Floor
   New York, New York 10036, USA
   Insurance Administrator – Operations Dept.
   Fax: +1 (877) 525 9183

 

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APPENDIX 2B

RENT, SECURITY DEPOSIT, INSURANCE

AND OTHER FINANCIAL MATTERS


Appendix 2C

to Aircraft Lease Agreement

ESCALATION

1.1 Escalation. All amounts due under the Lease which are stated in Base Year Dollars, including Basic Rent, Agreed Options and Budget, and Agreed Value, are subject to adjustment for changes in economic conditions as measured by data obtained from the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics and in accordance with the provisions hereof.

1.2 Base Period. Basic Rent, Agreed Options and Budget, and Agreed Value have been established in accordance with the average economic conditions prevailing in December 2006, January 2007 and February 2007 and corresponding to a theoretical delivery in January 2008 as defined by “ECIb” and “ICb” index values indicated hereafter. “ECIb” and “ICb” index values set forth below shall not be subject to any revision.

1.3 Indexes.

 

  (a) Labor Index: “Employment Cost Index for Workers in Aerospace manufacturing” hereinafter referred to as “ECI336411W”, quarterly published by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, in “NEWS”, and found in: Table 9, “WAGES and SALARIES (not seasonally adjusted): Employment Cost Indexes for Wages and Salaries for private industry workers by industry and occupational group”, or such other name that may be from time to time used for the publication title and/or table, (Aircraft manufacturing, NAICS Code 336411, base month and year December 2005 = 100).

The quarterly value released for a certain month (March, June, September and December) shall be the one deemed to apply for the two preceding months.

Index code for access on the Web site of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: ciu2023211000000i.

 

  (b) Material Index: “Industrial commodities” (hereinafter referred to as “IC”) as published in “Producer Price Indexes” (Table 6. Producer price indexes and percent changes for commodity groupings and individual items). (Base Year 1982 = 100).

Index code for access on the Web site of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: wpu03thru15.

 

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APPENDIX 2C

ESCALATION


1.4 Revision Formula.

*****        =        *****

Where:

*****        =        *****

*****        =        *****

*****        =        *****

*****        =        *****

                             *****

*****        =        *****

*****        =        *****

*****        =        *****

*****        =        *****

1.5 General Provisions.

 

  (a) Roundings.

 

  (i) The Labor Index average and the Material Index average shall be computed to the first decimal. If the next succeeding place is five (5) or more, the preceding decimal place shall be raised to the next higher figure.

 

  (ii) Each quotient shall be rounded to the nearest ten thousandth (4 decimals) If the next succeeding place is five (5) or more, the preceding decimal place shall be raised to the next higher figure.

 

  (iii) The final factor shall be rounded to the nearest ten thousandth (4 decimals).

 

  (iv) The final Basic Rent, Agreed Options and Budget, and Agreed Value shall be rounded to the nearest whole number (0.5 or more rounded to 1).

 

  (b) Substitution of Indexes. In the event that:

 

  (i) the U.S. Department of Labor substantially revises the methodology of calculation of any of the indexes referred to above, or

 

  (ii) the U.S. Department of Labor discontinues, either temporarily or permanently, any of the indexes referred to above, or

 

***** Confidential portions of the material have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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ESCALATION


  (iii) the data samples used to calculate any of the indexes referred to above are substantially changed, then Lessor shall select a substitute index; then a substitute index shall be used. Such substitute index shall reflect as closely as possible the actual variations of the wages or of the material costs, as the case may be, used in the calculation of the original index. As a result of this selection of a substitute index, Lessor shall make an appropriate adjustment to its price revision formula, allowing to combine the successive utilisation of the original index and of the substitute index.

 

  (c) Final Index Values. The Index values as defined in clause 1.4 above shall be considered final and no further adjustment to Basic Rent, Agreed Options and Budget, or Agreed Value as adjusted to determine Adjusted Basic Rent, Agreed Options and Budget, and Agreed Value at Delivery will be made after Delivery for any subsequent changes in the published Index values.

 

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APPENDIX 2C

ESCALATION


Appendix 2D

to Aircraft Lease Agreement

MAINTENANCE RESERVES

 

1. Maintenance Reserves - Airframe

 

  A. 6 Year HMV Check Airframe Reserve

(i) Pursuant to Section 13.1 of the Lease, Lessee shall pay to Lessor ***** per Rent Period (the then current balance of all such payments received from Lessee and held by Lessor, net of disbursements made pursuant to this Appendix 2D, is hereinafter referred to as the “6 Year HMV Check Airframe Reserve”).

(ii) Subject to the conditions and exclusions contained in this Appendix 2D, Lessor will reimburse Lessee (or, at Lessee’s written instruction, pay on behalf of Lessee) from the 6 Year HMV Check Airframe Reserve the amount then currently held by Lessor in the 6 Year HMV Check Airframe Reserve as of the date of commencement of such 6 Year HMV Check (all such qualifying expenses are hereinafter referred to as “6 Year HMV Check Airframe Reimbursable Expenses”), provided that at the time of completion of such 6 Year HMV Check, the Tasks accomplished during such 6 Year HMV Check shall have included, as a minimum, (a) each six (6) year or seventy-two (72) month Task, (b) each Task that has an initial or repetitive interval of (i) twenty (20) calendar months or less, (ii) six thousand (6,000) Flight Hours or less, (iii) four thousand five hundred Cycles or less, and (iv) three thousand (3,000) APU Hours or less, and (c) the rectification of each defect discovered during the accomplishment of such Tasks set forth herein. Notwithstanding the preceding, except for the Final Check if the Manufacturer approves an extension of time for Lessee to accomplish the rectification of any defect solely due to lead time required by the Manufacturer to provide (x) any necessary parts, or (y) any necessary engineering, such extension of time will not prevent Lessee from claiming the 6 Year HMV Check Reimbursable Expenses, and in any event, any such defect must be rectified, in conformance with the requirements of this Lease, not later than the Termination Date and Lessee shall not claim any additional reimbursement for such rectification.

 

  B. 12 year HMV Check Airframe Reserve

(i) Pursuant to Section 13.1 of the Lease, Lessee shall pay to Lessor ***** per Rent Period (the then current balance of all such payments received from Lessee and held by Lessor, net of disbursements made pursuant to this Appendix 2D, is hereinafter referred to as the “12 Year HMV Check Airframe Reserve”).

(ii) Subject to the conditions and exclusions contained in this Appendix 2D, Lessor will reimburse Lessee (or, at Lessee’s written instruction, pay on behalf of Lessee) from the 12 Year HMV Check Airframe Reserve the amount then currently held by Lessor in the 12 Year HMV Check Airframe Reserve as of the date of commencement of such 12 Year HMV Check (all such qualifying expenses are hereinafter referred to as “12 Year HMV Check Airframe Reimbursable Expenses”), provided that at the time of completion of such 12 Year HMV Check, the Tasks accomplished during such 12 Year HMV Check shall have included, as a minimum, (a) each twelve (12) year or one hundred forty-four (144) month Task, (b) each Task that has a repetitive interval of (i) twenty (20) calendar months or less, (ii) six thousand (6,000) Flight Hours or less, (iii) four thousand five hundred (4,500) Cycles or less, and (iv) three

 

***** Confidential portions of the material have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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MAINTENANCE RESERVES


thousand (3,000) APU Hours or less, and (c) the rectification of each defect discovered during the accomplishment of such Tasks set forth herein. Notwithstanding the preceding, except for the Final Check if the Manufacturer approves an extension of time for Lessee to accomplish the rectification of any defect solely due to lead time required by the Manufacturer to provide (x) any necessary parts, or (y) any necessary engineering, such extension of time will not prevent Lessee from claiming the 12 Year HMV Check Reimbursable Expenses, and in any event, any such defect must be rectified, in conformance with the requirements of this Lease, not later than the Termination Date and Lessee shall not claim any additional reimbursement for such rectification.

 

2. Maintenance Reserves - Engines

 

  A. Engine Restoration Reserves

(i) Pursuant to Section 13.1 of the Lease, Lessee shall pay to Lessor the amount determined under clause (ii) below multiplied by the number of Flight Hours of operation of each Engine during each Rent Period (the then current balance of all such payments received from Lessee and held by Lessor, net of disbursements made pursuant to this Appendix 2D, is hereinafter referred to as, with respect to each Engine, an “Engine Restoration Reserve” and collectively, the “Engine Restoration Reserves”). A separate Engine Restoration Reserve shall be established and maintained separately for each Engine and the same shall not be cumulated or netted.

(ii) The amount used to calculate Lessee’s payment due under clause (i) above shall be determined on a monthly basis, and:

(a) for all Flight Hours an Engine is operated prior to the removal of such Engine for the first Engine Restoration of such Engine, shall be the amount set forth in the table below that most closely corresponds to Lessee’s actual Flight Hour to Cycle utilisation ratio for each Engine during the Rent Period for which such payment is due:

 

Flight Hour to
Cycle Ratio
(    :1)

  
Flight Hour
Reserve Rate

4.0

   *****

3.9

   *****

3.8

   *****

3.7

   *****

3.6

   *****

3.5

   *****

3.4

   *****

3.3

   *****

3.2

   *****

3.1

   *****

3.0

   *****

2.9

   *****

2.8

   *****

2.7

   *****

2.6

   *****

2.5

   *****

2.4

   *****

2.3

   *****

 

***** Confidential portions of the material have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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Flight Hour to
Cycle Ratio
(    :1)

  
Flight Hour
Reserve Rate

2.2

   *****

2.1

   *****

2.0

   *****

1.9

   *****

1.8

   *****

1.7

   *****

1.6

   *****

1.5

   *****

1.4

   *****

1.3

   *****

1.2

   *****

1.1

   *****

1.0

   *****

0.9

   *****

0.8

   *****

0.7

   *****

0.6

   *****

0.5

   *****

(b) for all Flight Hours an Engine is operated following the first Engine Restoration of such Engine, shall be the amount set forth in the table below that most closely corresponds to Lessee’s actual Flight Hour to Cycle utilisation ratio for each Engine during the Rent Period for which such payment is due:

 

Flight Hour to
Cycle Ratio
(    :1)

  
Flight Hour
Reserve Rate

4.0

   *****

3.9

   *****

3.8

   *****

3.7

   *****

3.6

   *****

3.5

   *****

3.4

   *****

3.3

   *****

3.2

   *****

3.1

   *****

3.0

   *****

2.9

   *****

2.8

   *****

2.7

   *****

2.6

   *****

2.5

   *****

2.4

   *****

2.3

   *****

2.2

   *****

2.1

   *****

2.0

   *****

 

***** Confidential portions of the material have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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Flight Hour to
Cycle Ratio
(    :1)

  
Flight Hour
Reserve Rate

1.9

   *****

1.8

   *****

1.7

   *****

1.6

   *****

1.5

   *****

1.4

   *****

1.3

   *****

1.2

   *****

1.1

   *****

1.0

   *****

0.9

   *****

0.8

   *****

0.7

   *****

0.6

   *****

0.5

   *****

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessor and Lessee agree that during the first Engine Restoration to occur, either party may request that the rates set forth in the table in subsection (b) above be reviewed by the parties, and the parties agree that they shall review and discuss in good faith as to whether or not the rates set forth in the table in subsection (b) above should be increased or decreased based upon the then current cost of such Engine Restoration.

(iii) Subject to the conditions and exclusions contained in this Appendix 2D for the first Engine Restoration to occur during the Lease Term, (x) if Lessee provides an invoice for the amount of such Engine Restoration from the Approved Maintenance Organisation accomplishing such, Lessor will reimburse Lessee (or, at Lessee’s written instruction, pay on behalf of Lessee) from the applicable Engine Restoration Reserve an amount equal to Lessee’s Actual Cost incurred in connection with the accomplishment by Lessee of an Engine Restoration on an Engine during the Lease Term for which such Engine Restoration Reserve is established (all such qualifying expenses are hereinafter referred to as “Engine Restoration Reimbursable Expenses”) or (y) if Lessee cannot provide such an invoice then Lessor will reimburse Lessee in an amount equal to ***** of the amount then held by Lessor in the respective Engine Restoration Reserve for such Engine as of the date of commencement of such Engine Restoration, and for each subsequent Engine Restoration to occur during the Lease Term, if Lessee provided an invoice for the first Engine Restoration pursuant to sub-clause (x) above then any reimbursement from the Engine Restoration Reserve shall be in accordance with such sub-clause (x), and if Lessee was not able to provide an invoice for the first Engine Restoration then any reimbursement shall be subject to sub-clause (x) above if Lessee is able to obtain an invoice for such subsequent Engine Restoration, or subject to sub-clause (y) above (but at the rate of ***** of the amount held in the Engine Restoration Reserve for such Engine as the date of commencement of such Engine Restoration) if Lessee is not able to obtain an invoice for such subsequent Engine Restoration, provided that at the time of completion of such Engine Restoration, as a minimum:

(a) the Engine was restored to a condition having an expected minimum of sixteen thousand five hundred (16,500) Flight Hours without any requirement for a shop visit prior to the expiration of such time; and

 

***** Confidential portions of the material have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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(b) each Life Limited Part installed in the Engine had no less than ten thousand (10,000) Cycles (and equivalent calendar time, if applicable, with calendar time determined by the worldwide fleet average annual utilisation as reported by the Engine Manufacturer) remaining to its life limit, provided, however, Lessor and Lessee agree that during the first Engine Restoration to occur, either party may request that the minimum number of Cycles required for each Life Limited Part as set forth above be reviewed by the parties, and the parties agree that they shall review and discuss in good faith as to whether or not the minimum number of Cycles set forth above should be increased or decreased based upon the then current information available to both Lessee and Lessor as to the average Flight Hour to Cycle ratio operated by all similar model aircraft worldwide; and

(c) the Engine was in compliance with all AD’s to the extent that, by the terms of each such AD, compliance was required within sixteen thousand five hundred (16,500) Flight Hours, or ten thousand (10,000) Cycles, or equivalent calendar time, as applicable (with calendar time to be determined by the worldwide fleet average annual utilisation as reported by the Engine Manufacturer).

(iv) To the extent applicable subject to sub-clause (iii) above, Engine Restoration Reimbursable Expenses shall only include Lessee’s Actual Cost incurred in connection with Engine disassembly, repair, Overhaul, assembly and any required testing accomplished in connection with the accomplishment of such Engine Restoration.

(v) Engine Restoration Reimbursable Expenses shall not include the cost of replacement Life Limited Parts installed in connection with the accomplishment of such Engine Restoration.

(vi) Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessor agrees that upon Lessee’s request, Lessee may incorporate the Engines into a Flight Hour Agreement (an “FHA”) with the Engine Manufacturer in lieu of paying the Engine Restoration Reserves to Lessor as contemplated in this Section 2.A, so long as such FHA is in form and substance acceptable to Lessor. For the avoidance of doubt, Lessor agrees that to the extent Lessee enters into an FHA but continues to pay the Engine Restoration Reserves to Lessor as contemplated in this Section 2.A, then Lessor need not approve the form and substance of such FHA.

 

  B. Engine Life Limited Parts Reserve

(i) Pursuant to Section 13.1 of the Lease, Lessee shall pay to Lessor ***** multiplied by the number of Cycles of operation of each Engine during each Rent Period (the then current balance of all such payments received from Lessee and held by Lessor, net of disbursements made pursuant to this Appendix 2D, is hereinafter referred to as the “Engine Life Limited Parts Reserve”). A separate Engine Life Limited Parts Reserve shall be established and maintained separately for each Engine and the same shall not be cumulated or netted.

(ii) Subject to the conditions and exclusions contained in this Appendix 2D, Lessor will reimburse Lessee (or, at Lessee’s written instruction, pay on behalf of Lessee) from the applicable Engine Life Limited Parts Reserve an amount equal to Lessee’s Actual Cost incurred in connection with the purchase by Lessee of any Engine Life Limited Part during the Lease Term that is installed in an Engine for which such Engine Life Limited Parts Reserve is established (all such qualifying expenses are hereinafter referred to as “Engine Life Limited Parts Reimbursable Expenses”).

 

***** Confidential portions of the material have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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3. Maintenance Reserves - Other Items

 

  A. Landing Gear Overhaul Reserve

(i) Pursuant to Section 13.1 of the Lease, Lessee shall pay to Lessor ***** per Rent Period (the then current balance of all such payments received from Lessee and held by Lessor, net of disbursements made pursuant to this Appendix 2D, is hereinafter referred to as the “Landing Gear Overhaul Reserve”).

(ii) Subject to the conditions and exclusions contained in this Appendix 2D, Lessor will reimburse Lessee (or, at Lessee’s written instruction, pay on behalf of Lessee) from the Landing Gear Overhaul Reserve an amount equal to Lessee’s Actual Cost incurred in connection with the accomplishment by Lessee of a Landing Gear Overhaul on a Landing Gear during the Lease Term (all such qualifying expenses are hereinafter referred to as “Landing Gear Overhaul Reimbursable Expenses”), provided that at the time of completion of such Landing Gear Overhaul of any Landing Gear, such Landing Gear shall have no existing condition that would require the removal of such Landing Gear prior to completing the full Overhaul interval as set forth in the MPD.

(iii) In no event shall any reimbursement for a Landing Gear Overhaul of any individual Landing Gear exceed an amount that is in excess of a percentage of the total amount, then currently held by Lessor in the Landing Gear Overhaul Reserve, equal to ***** for each of the left and right main Landing Gear, and ***** for the nose Landing Gear.

 

  B. APU Overhaul Reserve

(i) Pursuant to Section 13.1 of the Lease, Lessee shall pay Lessor (x) ***** with respect to an APU manufactured by Honeywell or, if applicable, (y) ***** with respect to an APU manufactured by APIC, multiplied by the number of APU Hours of operation of the APU during each Rent Period (the then current balance of all such payments received from Lessee and held by Lessor, net of disbursements made pursuant to this Appendix 2D, is hereinafter referred to as the “APU Overhaul Reserve”).

(ii) Subject to the conditions and exclusions contained in this Appendix 2D, Lessor will reimburse Lessee (or, at Lessee’s written instruction, pay on behalf of Lessee) from the APU Overhaul Reserve an amount equal to Lessee’s Actual Cost incurred in connection with the accomplishment by Lessee of an APU Overhaul on the APU during the Lease Term (all such qualifying expenses are hereinafter referred to as “APU Overhaul Reimbursable Expenses”), provided that at the time of completion of such APU Overhaul, as a minimum:

(a) the APU was restored to a condition such that it can be reasonably expected to operate for a minimum of five thousand (5,000) APU Hours without any requirement for a shop visit prior to the expiration of such time;

(b) each Life Limited Part installed in the APU had no less than five thousand (5,000) APU Cycles remaining to its life limit; and

 

***** Confidential portions of the material have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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the APU was in compliance with all AD’s to the extent that, by the terms of each AD, compliance was required within any of (i) five thousand APU Hours, or (ii) five thousand (5,000) APU Cycles, or (iii) twenty-four (24) months, as applicable.

 

4. Maintenance Reserve Claims

A. Prior to the accomplishment of any Maintenance Check for which Lessee intends to make a Maintenance Reserve Claim, Lessee shall provide Lessor with the workscope and, to the extent available from the Approved Maintenance Provider, the estimated cost of accomplishing such Maintenance Check, for approval by Lessor as to whether or not such workscope complies with the requirements for reimbursement as set forth in this Appendix 2D herein.

B. Following completion of such Maintenance Check in accordance with the approved workscope, Lessee may present its Maintenance Reserve Claim to Lessor for payment by delivery of an invoice for the amount of Reimbursable Expenses claimed by Lessee together with documentation satisfactory to Lessor evidencing completion of such Maintenance Check in accordance with the approved workscope and the cost associated therewith.

C. Lessor shall reimburse Lessee by paying (x) to Lessee (provided Lessee has delivered to Lessor evidence of payment by Lessee for the amount of such Reimbursable Expenses) or (y) upon receipt of written instruction from Lessee, to Lessee’s maintenance provider performing such Maintenance Check (provided Lessor has received evidence of payment by Lessee for the amount of all estimated expenses that exceed the amount to be paid by Lessor as set forth herein). Such amount shall equal the lesser of (i) the amount of such Reimbursable Expenses for such Maintenance Check, or (ii) the amount of the respective Maintenance Reserve for such Reimbursable Event.

D. In any case in which the amount paid to Lessee by Lessor hereunder is not sufficient to pay the cost of such Maintenance Check, Lessee shall be obligated to and shall pay directly any such shortfall, without further contribution from Lessor, and Lessee shall not subsequently be permitted to make a Maintenance Reserve Claim for such amounts under this Lease.

 

5. Exclusions from Reimbursable Expense

The following shall be and are specifically excluded from Reimbursable Expenses:

(i) with respect to all Maintenance Checks, expenses incurred in connection with or as a result of (A) an accident, faulty maintenance or installation, incident, improper operations, abuse, neglect, or misuse, (B) any maintenance and material required for or in connection with elective Parts replacement, AD compliance and Aeronautics Authority and/or Certificating Authority regulation compliance, (C) any maintenance and material covered by, or reimbursable by, a claim under any Manufacturer’s warranties or by insurance (with deductibles being treated as reimbursable by insurance for purposes of this exclusion), (D) modifications (including interior reconfiguration), (E) the accomplishment of service bulletins, (F) any deferred maintenance discrepancies (G) any maintenance and material required to correct or repair damage caused by the ingestion by an Engine or the APU of a foreign object external to such Engine or APU (“FOD”), (H) (x) the cost of shipping any Engine, Engine LLP, Landing Gear or the APU, or (y) ferrying the Aircraft to the maintenance facility performing such Maintenance Check, (I) any fees or expenses incurred by representatives of Lessee, (J) handling charges or other mark-ups by Lessee, (K) removal and installation charges with respect to (1) any Engine (for Engine Restoration or Engine LLP replacement) or (2) any Landing Gear or APU for Overhaul, (L) any maintenance or replacement of Parts (when such maintenance or replacement is as a result of

 

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(aa) Time Controlled Part requirements of the Maintenance Program or (bb) a routine requirement of any task card), provided, however, Reimbursable Expenses shall include the cost to repair or replace any Part that requires maintenance or replacement solely as a result of failing a routine requirement for an operational or functional test of any Task while installed on the Aircraft, and (M) Taxes paid or due and payable on or in connection with the accomplishment of the Maintenance Check and any labor and materials supplied thereunder;

(ii) with respect to an Engine Restoration, in addition to the exclusions listed in clause (i) above, expenses incurred in connection with or as a result of the cost of (A) labor and material necessary for the removal and installation of quick engine change components and Parts (“QEC”), except when such QEC is removed or installed at the maintenance facility of the Approved Maintenance Organisation accomplishing such Engine Restoration, (B) replacement, repair or Overhaul of external engine Parts, including QEC, (C) rental of tooling or equipment for the removal, installation or shipping of the Engine and (D) charges incurred for the use of a temporary replacement engine;

(iii) with respect to the replacement of Engine LLPs, in addition to the exclusions listed in clause (i) above, (A) an amount equal to the product of (x) the Manufacturer’s then current catalogue price of the replacement LLP which is the subject of Lessee’s Maintenance Reserve Claim divided by its Cycle life limit, multiplied by (y) the Cycles remaining to its Cycle life limit on the LLP replaced, and (B) any labor or additional materials costs associated with the replacement of any such Engine LLP;

(iv) with respect to any Landing Gear Overhaul, in addition to the exclusions listed in clause (i) above, expenses incurred in connection with or as a result of the cost of (A) the repair, replacement or Overhaul of rotable parts such as wheels, tires, brakes, transducers, switch assemblies, side struts, braces, and uplock and downlock mechanisms, (B) labor and material necessary for removal and installation of external Parts (except when such external Parts are removed or installed at the Approved Maintenance Organisation accomplishing such Landing Gear Overhaul), (C) replacement, repair or Overhaul of external Landing Gear Parts, (D) rental of tooling or equipment for the removal, installation and shipping of the Landing Gear and (E) charges incurred for the use of a temporary replacement landing gear; and

(v) with respect to an APU Overhaul, in addition to the exclusions listed in clause (i) above, expenses incurred in connection with or as a result of the cost of (A) labor and material necessary for removal and installation of external Parts (except when such external Parts are removed or installed at the Approved Maintenance Organisation in order to perform such APU Overhaul), (B) replacement, repair or Overhaul of external APU Parts, (C) rental of tooling or equipment for the removal, installation and shipping of the APU and (D) charges incurred for the use of a temporary replacement auxiliary power unit.

 

6. Adjustment/Revision of Maintenance Reserves Rate

A. Adjustment for Inflation. The Maintenance Reserves rates set forth in paragraphs 1, 2A and 3 above (inclusive of subsections and including the table appearing in Section 2A(ii)), shall be increased for inflation on 1 June of each calendar year, commencing on 1 June 2010, by a percentage amount equal to ***** by adding: (x) the product of the then current Maintenance Reserve rate multiplied by the value of *****, and (y) the then current Maintenance Reserve rate, as the same has been increased in accordance with this paragraph 6A.

 

***** Confidential portions of the material have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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B. Revision of Engine LLP Parts Reserves Rate. The Engine Life Limited Parts Reserves rate set forth in paragraph 2B shall be revised on 1 June of each calendar year, commencing on 1 June 2010, so that it equals the sum of the then current cost per Cycle of each Engine Life Limited Part of each Engine. The cost per Cycle of each such Engine Life Limited Part shall be determined by dividing (x) the then current catalog list price of each Engine Life Limited Part for each Engine by (y) the Engine Manufacturer’s then published cyclic life for each respective Engine Life Limited Part.

 

7. General

A. All payments in respect of Maintenance Reserves that accrue on a monthly basis and for which the payment due is for less than a complete month shall be pro rated on a daily basis based on a month consisting of thirty (30) days.

B. In no event shall Lessor be obligated to reimburse or make any payment to Lessee under this Appendix 2D, whether due to a Maintenance Reserve Claim or otherwise, (i) if and for so long as a Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or (ii) with respect to a Maintenance Reserve Claim which has not been made within the time limits specified in Section 13.4 of the Lease. Lessor shall not be obligated to cure any such Default or Event of Default by granting an offset to Lessee for any amounts that would be payable hereunder in the absence of such Default or Event of Default.

C. All Maintenance Reserves shall be managed, held, applied and reimbursed strictly in accordance with the provisions of this Lease, and any determinations and/or calculations made or to be made in respect of any Maintenance Reserve Claims shall be managed by personnel who are experienced and familiar with aircraft and operating leases of this type, and the payment of any Maintenance Reserve reimbursement amounts due and owing to Lessee under this Appendix 2D shall not be unreasonably withheld.

D. The disposition of all Maintenance Reserves following the occurrence of an Event of Loss of the Aircraft shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Section 20.3(b) of the Lease.

E. Each installment of Maintenance Reserves paid by Lessee shall accrue interest from the date of its receipt by Lessor. The rate at which interest shall accrue on the Maintenance Reserves from time to time shall be the “30 Day Dealer Commercial Paper Rate” as reported on Reuters Page 23. The rate of interest shall be initially determined as of the Delivery Date and shall be reset on each three (3) month anniversary of the Delivery Date thereafter during the Lease Term. Any interest earned on the Maintenance Reserves shall become part of the Maintenance Reserves, and shall be subject to the terms hereof applicable to Maintenance Reserves.

 

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Appendix 2E

to Aircraft Lease Agreement

RETURN CONDITIONS

 

1. GENERAL

1.1 The Aircraft shall (i) be airworthy and have been maintained and operated in accordance with the Lease with the same care and consideration for the technical condition of the Aircraft as if it were to have been kept in continued regular service by Lessee and (ii) comply with the Airframe Manufacturer’s original type certificate specifications, as revised up to the Termination Date, subject to any modifications installed during the Lease Term in compliance with the terms of this Lease.

1.2 The Aircraft exterior shall be washed and the interior shall be clean. The cockpit shall be repainted if required to eliminate existing stains, excessive wear, and inappropriate markings, and any required placards pursuant to the Airframe Manufacturer’s aircraft maintenance manual shall be replaced if unreadable, missing or not in the English language. Placards that are not required pursuant to the Airframe Manufacturer’s aircraft maintenance manual shall be removed upon Lessor’s request.

1.3 Each Engine, the Landing Gear and the APU, and all Parts and all other Items of Equipment as were installed on the Aircraft on the Delivery Date or pursuant to Article 12 hereto, or were delivered by Lessor to Lessee pursuant to the terms of the Lease shall be installed on the Aircraft and each such Item shall function in accordance with its intended use.

1.4 The Aircraft shall comply with all AD’s which by their terms require compliance (without application or utilisation of any alternate method of compliance) (i) on or before the date that is one hundred eighty (180) days after the Termination Date, and/or (ii) within one thousand eight hundred (1,800) Flight Hours of operation after the Termination Date, and (iii) within one thousand two hundred Cycles of operation after the Termination Date, notwithstanding any waiver, deviation or time extension obtained from the Aeronautics Authority, the Certificating Authority or any other aeronautics authority, or otherwise.

1.5 The Airframe, Engines, Landing Gear, APU, and Parts shall comply with all applicable EASA Requirements for passenger operation as a transport category commercial aircraft, including, without limitation, EU-OPS 1 and EASA Requirements, Part M.

1.6 The Aircraft and each Item of Equipment shall not have any open, deferred or placarded maintenance items or Watch Items, nor shall they have any Flight Hour, Cycle or calendar time extensions or waivers.

1.7 The Aircraft shall have no leakage of (x) fuel or water and (y) oil or hydraulic fluid to the extent such oil or hydraulic fluid leakage exceeds the Airframe Manufacturer’s allowable limits, and the fuselage shall be pressurised to inspect for pressurisation leaks in accordance with the pressurisation test procedures set forth in the Manufacturer’s Repair Manual. Lessee shall repair any such leaks discovered prior to redelivery of the Aircraft to Lessor.

1.8 The Aircraft and Engines shall be in compliance with all Manufacturers’ service bulletins designated by such Manufacturer as either (x) an Alert Service Bulletin or (y) a mandatory service bulletin, either of which by their terms (i) is applicable to the respective Item of Equipment and (ii) specify compliance (A) on or before the date that is one hundred eighty (180) days after the Termination Date, and/or (B) within one thousand eight hundred (1,800) Flight Hours of operation after the

 

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Termination Date, and/or (C) within one thousand two hundred (1,200) Cycles after the Termination Date, and (iii) all other Manufacturer’s service bulletins issued at the time of return, to the same extent that Lessee has accomplished such service bulletins on similar model aircraft and engines of the same manufacture in Lessee’s fleet, without discrimination.

1.9 Lessee shall obtain an export certificate of airworthiness for the Aircraft (or such other equivalent form if the same are not issued by the Aeronautics Authority for certification of airworthiness for aircraft to be exported from the State of Registration) to a country advised by Lessor. At Lessor’s request, Lessee shall modify the Aircraft to comply with the requirements of the aeronautics authority of such country to which the Aircraft will be exported, provided, however, if such Lessor requested modifications are not also a requirement of the Certificating Authority and/or EASA, Lessor shall reimburse Lessee for Lessee’s Actual Cost incurred in performing such modifications.

1.10 All temporary repairs accomplished during the Lease Term, including repairs using blind fasteners (except to the extent that the use of blind fasteners is considered a permanent repair in accordance with the Airframe Manufacturer’s structural repair manual for the Aircraft) and those requiring repetitive inspections or future upgrading, shall be upgraded to a permanent repair and all external doublers (scab patches) installed during the Lease Term shall be replaced with flush repairs, all in accordance with (x) the Manufacturer’s Repair Manual, or (y) Required Approval, provided, however, such replacement of a doubler shall not be required where installation of such doubler is (i) the only approved repair in accordance with the Manufacturer’s Repair Manual, (ii) the result of a Manufacturer recommended service bulletin accomplishment, or (iii) where a flush repair cannot be accomplished due to inaccessibility of the area.

1.11 Lessee shall deliver to Lessor, at no cost to Lessor, all service bulletin kits furnished to Lessee without charge and which have not been so installed together with appropriate instructions for installation provided with such kits.

1.12 The quantity of fuel on board the Aircraft at Return shall not be less than the quantity of fuel on board the Aircraft at Delivery.

1.13 On or prior to Return and on such later date as requested by Lessor, Lessee shall provide Lessor such excerpts from the Maintenance Program and/or general procedures manual as Lessor may reasonably request (i) in order to substantiate procedures followed by Lessee and/or documentation used by Lessee which are specific to the Maintenance Program, in connection with the Return of the Aircraft to Lessor, and (ii) to assist with the bridging of the Aircraft onto a maintenance program other than the Maintenance Program subsequent to the Return of the Aircraft to Lessor.

1.14 If the Manufacturer’s Repair Manuals for the Aircraft were customised for or by Lessee prior to Delivery or during the Lease Term, Lessee will, at Lessee’s cost and expense, cause the Airframe Manufacturer to restore the Manufacturer’s Repair Manuals, revised up to and including the most recent revisions issued by the Airframe Manufacturer, to Lessor’s customisation (or to be re-customised to such other customisation as timely requested by Lessor, with Lessor to pay any incremental increase over the cost to restore the Manufacturer’s Repair Manuals to Lessor’s customisation) on the basis of the Aircraft no longer being part of Lessee’s fleet of aircraft, and Lessee will return to Lessor with the Aircraft the Manufacturer’s Repair Manuals so revised and restored or re-customised (as the case may be). To the extent the same are not yet revised and restored as required herein on the Termination Date, until such time as Lessee complies with the requirements set forth herein, and without payment or compensation to Lessee, Lessee (x) hereby grants Lessor a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, fully paid license to use Lessee’s customised Manufacturer’s Repair Manuals for itself and to further sub-license the same to any other Person as Lessor deems necessary and reasonable in the circumstances and (y) shall provide Lessor, or such other Person designated by Lessor, with all applicable revisions to such Manufacturer’s Repair Manuals whenever issued by the Manufacturer.

 

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2. PAINT

The Aircraft shall be prepared for repainting by stripping the paint (except for areas where stripping will cause damage, such areas to be sanded instead), and shall be repainted using a paint of a quality reasonably acceptable to Lessor, or as otherwise agreed by Lessor in writing, in a color scheme, including logo, as directed by Lessor, provided, however, (i) the Aircraft shall be painted white if Lessor is unable to supply the necessary patterns in sufficient time to permit completion of the painting of the color scheme and logo without causing a delay in the redelivery of the Aircraft and (ii) if painted in the color and logo as directed by Lessor, then Lessor shall reimburse Lessee for the incremental cost in excess of the cost Lessee would have incurred to paint the Aircraft in its own livery, and all such preparation and painting shall be in accordance with the Airframe Manufacturer’s recommended procedures for painting of aircraft. Preparation for such repainting shall include restoration of aerodynamic sealer in areas requiring aerodynamic sealer due to deterioration or missing sealant. All required placards and markings shall be in the English language and shall be replaced if not in English, or if deteriorated.

 

3. AIRFRAME

3.1 Immediately prior to Return, the Aircraft shall have completed (x) a C-Check, and will include the accomplishment of all Tasks (including all systems, zonal, structural and corrosion inspection Tasks) which will be due for accomplishment within (i) six thousand (6,000) Flight Hours, (ii) four thousand five hundred (4,500) Cycles and (iii) twenty (20) calendar months following the Scheduled Termination Date), (such check being hereinafter referred to as the “Final Check”). The Aircraft shall not have been operated in revenue service since completion of the Final Check. The Final Check shall be performed by an Approved Maintenance Organisation approved by Lessor. Lessee shall give Lessor not less than ten (10) Business Days’ prior written notice of the commencement date of such Final Check. The Aircraft shall be weighed during such Final Check.

3.2 Each Time Controlled Part (excluding Engine Life Limited Parts and Landing Gear (with respect to Overhaul), but including Time Controlled Parts installed on the Landing Gear) shall, as applicable, have a minimum time remaining to its next due Overhaul, replacement or other required maintenance, (i) the greater of fifty percent (50%) of its allowable Flight Hour interval, and six thousand (6,000) Flight Hours, (ii) the greater of fifty percent (50%) of its allowable Cycle interval and four thousand five hundred (4,500) Cycles and (iii) the greater of fifty percent (50%) of its allowable calendar time interval and twenty (20) calendar months in accordance with the interval for each such Part as specified in the MPD. With respect to any Time Controlled Part that has an interval in the MPD that is less than the respective intervals set forth in sub-clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) above, such Time Controlled Part shall have a minimum time remaining to its next Overhaul, replacement or other required maintenance that is equal to the full interval allowable pursuant to the MPD.

 

4. INTERIOR

4.1 The Aircraft shall be in the same configuration (including, but not limited to, interior seating configuration, galleys and lavatories) at Lessor’s option, (i) as when such Aircraft was originally delivered to Lessee hereunder, (ii) as subsequently provided or paid for by Lessor, or (iii) as otherwise set forth in this Lease or as otherwise agreed between the parties.

 

   App 2-20   

APPENDIX 2E

RETURN CONDITONS


4.2 Cockpit windows shall not have any crazing or delamination, nor shall the cockpit windows have any other defects that exceed allowable limits set forth in the Manufacturer’s Repair Manual.

4.3 Passenger compartment windows shall have no visible crazing.

4.4 All equipment and furnishings in the interior of the Aircraft that are defective, damaged, or excessively worn shall be repaired in accordance with the Manufacturer’s recommended repair procedures, or replaced by Lessee.

 

5. ENGINES, APU AND LANDING GEAR

5.1 Prior to Return and following the redelivery flight for the Aircraft, Lessor shall have the right to accomplish a complete borescope inspection of the compressor, turbine, and combustion sections of each Engine and the APU, to be performed by Lessor’s representative or, at Lessor’s expense, an agency selected by Lessor. All defects discovered as a result of such inspections, which exceed the Manufacturer’s allowable limits for an installed engine or auxiliary power unit shall be corrected at Lessee’s expense.

5.2 (a) Each Engine shall (i) have accumulated no more than eight thousand (8,000) Flight Hours since its most recent Engine Restoration shop visit (or since new if an Engine Restoration has not previously been accomplished), and (ii) not have any existing condition which would require the removal of the Engine within four thousand (4,000) Flight Hours following Return.

      (b) Each Engine Life Limited Part shall have a minimum of eight thousand (8,000) Cycles (and, if applicable, equivalent Flight Hours and calendar time, based upon the actual average utilisation and Flight Hour to Cycle ratio of the Engine) remaining to the Engine Manufacturer’s then-published life limit for each such Engine Life Limited Part.

5.3 Each Engine shall be capable of developing full rated take-off power adjusted for the highest ambient outside air temperature for full rated take off thrust without exceeding the maximum limits for all parameters (temperature, fuel flow, rotor speed, etc.) as per the Manufacturer’s Repair Manual for an installed engine. A full take-off power engine run-up (high power assurance test) shall be performed in the presence of Lessor’s representatives immediately prior to the return of the Aircraft, in accordance with Chapter 71-00-00 of the Airframe Manufacturer’s maintenance manual, or other comparable test (as agreed to by Lessor and Lessee), using temperature corrected charts in order to demonstrate that the Engine will be capable of reaching full take-off power at an outside air temperature of thirty degrees Celsius (30° C.). Lessee shall be responsible, at its expense, for correcting any deficiencies which exceed or are outside of the Airframe Manufacturer’s Repair Manual allowable limits for an installed engine.

5.4 The APU shall have been operated no more than two thousand (2,000) APU Hours since completion of its most recent Overhaul.

5.5 Each Landing Gear shall have remaining to its next due Overhaul a minimum of (i) twenty-four (24) months, and (ii) four thousand (4,000) Cycles, and (iii) if applicable, equivalent Flight Hours, determined by the Flight Hour to Cycle ratio operated by the Aircraft during the twelve (12) month period immediately prior to the earlier to occur of the Scheduled Termination Date or the Termination Date, based upon the landing gear overhaul interval set forth in the MPD.

 

   App 2-21   

APPENDIX 2E

RETURN CONDITONS


6. INSPECTION

6.1 Immediately prior to Return, Lessee shall perform a redelivery acceptance flight of the Aircraft with Lessor’s representatives on board (subject to any limitation imposed by either Lessee’s insurance or the Aeronautics Authority with respect to the number of Lessor’s representatives permitted to be on board during such redelivery acceptance flight), using the Airframe Manufacturer’s recommended acceptance flight procedures, or such other procedures acceptable to Lessor and Lessee. Upon request of Lessor, Lessee shall permit representatives of the next subsequent lessee or purchaser of the Aircraft to be on board during such redelivery acceptance flight as observers, with one such observer to be permitted to occupy the cockpit jump seat during the entire flight. Such redelivery acceptance flight shall be of a sufficient duration to complete all such acceptance flight procedures. Lessor shall ensure Lessee’s representative has observed each discrepancy found. Immediately following the redelivery acceptance flight, each such discrepancy shall be listed in writing and signed by the representatives of both Lessee and Lessor. To the extent any such discrepancy exceeds or is outside of the Airframe Manufacturer’s maintenance manual allowable limits, Lessee shall correct such discrepancy. Lessee shall have no obligation to pay the cost of correcting any discrepancies discovered during such redelivery acceptance flight which were not acknowledged in writing by its representative. Lessee shall be responsible for all expenses associated with such flight and shall furnish the necessary permits, crews and fuel.

6.2 Lessor shall inspect the Aircraft, including the Aircraft Documents, (the “Final Inspection”) prior to the Termination Date. The Final Inspection of the Aircraft shall commence after its last revenue flight and shall include the opening or removal of panels as reasonably required by Lessor, and access to all compartments and bays. All discrepancies discovered during such Final Inspection (a) of the Aircraft that exceed the Manufacturer’s Repair Manual allowable limits, or that are not pursuant to the terms of this Lease, shall be permanently repaired by Lessee and (b) of the Aircraft Documents, to the extent that such Aircraft Documents are missing or incomplete, shall be corrected at Lessee’s expense. Lessor shall be given the opportunity to conduct all activity necessary to verify that the Aircraft and the Aircraft Documents comply with the requirements set forth herein. The Final Inspection of the Aircraft Documents shall commence on a date as mutually agreed by Lessor and Lessee but which shall be no later than thirty (30) days prior to the Scheduled Termination Date. All Aircraft Documents shall be prepared by Lessee prior to the commencement of the Final Inspection of such Aircraft Documents by Lessor and shall be complete and made available to Lessor at the time of commencement of the Final Inspection of such Aircraft Documents by Lessor. Any Aircraft Documents generated during the period following commencement of such Final Inspection of the Aircraft Documents shall be delivered to Lessor for inspection as promptly as possible, but in any event prior to Return.

6.3 On the Termination Date, Lessee shall deliver to Lessor all Aircraft Documents (a) delivered to Lessee with respect to the Delivery of the Aircraft to Lessee, and (b) required by the EASA for issuance of a certificate of airworthiness and airworthiness review certificate, and (c) to the extent not provided in the preceding clauses (a) and (b), all other Aircraft Documents applicable to the Aircraft with respect to any maintenance, inspections, repairs and modifications accomplished during the Lease Term. The Aircraft Documents required pursuant to this Section 6.3 herein, shall include:

(i) with respect to clause (a), the most recent revision issued by the respective Manufacturer for the Manufacturer’s Repair Manuals and in the same format as on the Delivery Date;

(ii) with respect to clause (b), (1) Tasks, repairs, and modifications accomplished during the Lease Term and (2) Time Controlled Parts and other Items installed during the Lease Term and then currently installed, as a minimum, (A) Overhaul records with respect to each Engine, Landing Gear and the APU, (B) traceability to Overhaul for Time Controlled Parts

 

   App 2-22   

APPENDIX 2E

RETURN CONDITONS


subject to an Overhaul interval pursuant to the MPD, and teardown reports for such Time Controlled Parts (except to the extent that the description of the work accomplished can be determined from other documentation), (C) Life Limited Part traceability to manufacture (“zero time since new”) for LLPs then installed on the Airframe or either Engine, (D) FAA Form 8130-3 or EASA Form One, or any successor thereto, (E) records of modifications and repairs, (F) records of compliance with Manufacturer’s service bulletins, (G) documentation of Required Approvals (including applicable supplemental type certificates) required pursuant to this Lease, and in addition to such Required Approvals, documentation of Aeronautics Authority and Certificating Authority approval, (H) inspection records (including records with respect to the accomplishment of Tasks), (I) records pertaining to evidence of compliance with AD’s, and (J) burn test certification records for interior Items;

(iii) with respect to clause (c), to the extent then in Lessee’s possession, (A) log books, (B) FAA, EASA and other Aeronautics Authority forms not included in paragraph (ii) above, (C) time logs showing Aircraft and Engine Flight Hours and Cycles on any given date during the Lease Term, and (D) all other documentation pertaining to the Aircraft, including the Engines, the APU, the Landing Gear and Parts.

Any discrepancies found in the Aircraft Documents shall be corrected, and any missing Aircraft Documents shall be reconstructed by Lessee at Lessee’s sole cost and expense prior to the return of the Aircraft. All Aircraft Documents of maintenance, inspection, modification, and Overhauls accomplished during the Lease Term shall be in the English language. In the event that any Aircraft Documents are not provided to Lessor, or are not in the English language, the Aircraft shall be deemed not to meet the return conditions of this Appendix 2E and of Article 22 of the Lease. If Lessee subscribes to Manufacturer’s on-line data access services, Lessee must nonetheless return the Manufacturer’s Repair Manuals with all current revisions provided by Manufacturer in a format acceptable to Lessor.

6.4 All aircraft and engine systems (including those in galleys, passenger compartments and cargo compartments) shall be fully operational for their intended functions. Lessor’s representative shall operationally check all systems prior to the return of the Aircraft and all defects found shall be permanently repaired by Lessee, at Lessee’s expense, prior to return of the Aircraft.

 

   App 2-23   

APPENDIX 2E

RETURN CONDITONS


Appendix 3

to Aircraft Lease Agreement

[NOTE: THE TERMS OF THIS APPENDIX 3 ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND CONTAIN COMMERCIALLY SENSITIVE INFORMATION; THIS APPENDIX 3 MUST BE REMOVED FROM ANY PUBLIC FILING OF THIS LEASE]

ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE

(MSN             )

Concesionaria Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A. de C.V. (d/b/a Volaris) (“Lessee”) hereby acknowledges that on this              day of              20    , CIT Aerospace International (“Lessor”) did deliver for inspection and acceptance to Lessee under the Aircraft Lease Agreement made between Lessor and Lessee dated as of 30 November 2009 (the “Lease”) the Aircraft, as described below, together with all Aircraft Documents applicable thereto, in accordance with the Lease. Capitalised terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given such terms in the Lease.

 

1.           

Aircraft Details

  

(a)

  

Airframe

  
     

Aircraft Model:

  

Airbus A319-100

     

Manufacturer’s Serial Number:

  

                                 

     

Airframe Maintenance Status:

  
     

Total Flight Hours:                 

  
     

Total Cycles:                            

  
  

(b)

  

Engines (Installed)

  
     

Engine Type

  

IAE V2527M-A5

     

Manufacturer’s Serial

  

                                          and

     

Numbers:

  

                                                             

     

Maximum Takeoff Thrust

  

                                      lbs.

     

Rating:

  
     

Engines Maintenance Status:

  
     

Position 1

  
     

ESN:                     

  
     

Total Flight Hours:                     

  
     

Total Cycles:                     

  
     

Position 2

  
     

ESN:                     

  
     

Total Flight Hours:                     

  
     

Total Cycles:                     

  

 

   App 3-1    APPENDIX 3
      ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE


  

(c)

 

APU (Installed)

 
    

APU Type

 

                                             

    

Manufacturer’s Serial Number:

 

                                     

    

APu Maintenance Status:

 
    

Total APU Hours:                 

 
    

Total APU Cycles:                 

 
  

(d)

 

Landing Gear (Installed)

 
    

Manufacturer’s Serial Numbers:

 

Left Main: _________________

      

Right Main: _________________

      

Nose: _______________________

    

Landing Gear Maintenance Status:

 
    

Left Main

 
    

Total Flight Hours:               

 
    

Total Cycles:               

 
    

Right Main

 
    

Total Flight Hours:               

 
    

Total Cycles:               

 
    

Nose

 
    

Total Flight Hours:               

 
    

Total Cycles:               

 
  

(e)

 

Interior Configuration

 
    

Seating

 

                                                                      

    

Lavatories

 

                                                                      

    

Galleys

 

                                                                      

    

Passenger Service Units

 

                                                                      

    

PSIU

 

                                                                      

 

   App 3-2    APPENDIX 3
      ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE


   (f)    Aircraft Documents   
      As described in Attachment(s)                  to this Acceptance Certificate.
   (g)    Fuel On Board   
                               kgs.   
2.            Commercial Matters
   (a)    Rent   
      (i)    Rent Payment Date:                                    
      (ii)   Delivery Reference Rate:              percent (    %)
      (iii)   Customisation Options Payment: $                    
      (iv)   Basic Rent at Delivery: $                       
   (b)    Aircraft Agreed Value   
      $                                    
   (c)    Engine Agreed Value (each Engine) when not installed
      $                                    

 

3.     Acceptance for Delivery

    (a) Lessee hereby confirms to Lessor on                     , 20     at              A.M./P.M. GMT at                     ,                      that the above described Aircraft is in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions for Delivery set forth in the Lease, is satisfactory in all respects and is in the condition required for Delivery under the Lease.

    (b) The Scheduled Termination Date is                      20    *.

 

   * NOTE: This stated date is provided for the convenience of the parties only and the provisions of Article 2 and Appendix 2A, paragraph 3 shall be controlling.

    (c) Lessee confirms that the Aircraft has been examined by its duly appointed and authorised representatives and the same conforms to the information set forth above.

    (d) To Lessee’s knowledge, (i) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, (ii) and Lessee has no claims, offsets, deductions, set-offs or defenses of any kind or nature in connection with the Lease.

    (e) The execution and delivery of this Acceptance Certificate by Lessee (i) signifies Lessee’s absolute and irrevocable acceptance by Lessee of the Aircraft under the Lease, (ii) constitutes, as between Lessee and Lessor, conclusive proof that the Aircraft is delivered in accordance with the description set forth in and in the condition required by the Lease, (iii) Lessee hereby expressly waives any right it may

*****

 

***** Confidential portions of the material have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

   App 3-3   

APPENDIX 3

ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE


Attachment 1

to Acceptance Certificate

SUMMARY LISTING OF AGREED OPTIONS CHANGES

TO STANDARD SPECIFICATION

 

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      ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE


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0210    VOI02J1010302M1A    Compliance with FAR 25-856(b) burn through requirements    Accepted      150700   
2131    VOI21J3100101M1A    Introduce modified pressure controller P/N 20791-03AB    Accepted      38652   
2131    VOI21J3100102M2A    Introduce modified cabin pressure controller (CPC) P/N 20791-13AC    Accepted      39674   
2150    32Y21J5000011M1A    Air conditioning - Air cooling - Introduce new standard of air conditioning pack    Accepted      35805   
2150    VOI21J5000012M1A    Air conditioning - Air cooling - Introduce new standard of air conditioning system controller    Accepted      35863   
2260    VOI22J6000007M1A    Auto flight - Flight Augmentation Computer (FAC) - Introduce BAM0618 standard    Rejected      35522   
2260    VOI22J6000008M1A    Auto flight - Flight Augmentation Computer (FAC) - Introduce BAM0619 standard    Accepted      36766   
2260    VOI22J6000010M1A    Auto flight - Flight Augmentation Computer (FAC) - Introduce BAM0620 standard    Accepted      38777   
2270    VOI22J7014602M1A    Auto Flight - Flight Management System - Activation of backup nav mode in MCDU    Accepted      36427   
2282    VOI22J8210106M1A    Auto flight - Multipurpose Control and Display Unit (MCDU) - Introduce LCD technology    Accepted      35538   
2282    VOI22J8210109M1A    Auto flight - MCDU - Introduce new software standard    Accepted      36821   
2283    VOI22J8300102M1A    Auto flight - Flight Management Guidance Computer (FMGC) - Introduce std. compatible with PW engines    Accepted      35526   
2283    VOI22J8300106M1A    Auto flight - FMGC - Introduce P1I11 new FMGC software standard.    Accepted      37311   
2283    VOI22J8311002M1A    Activate of “MOD NAV IN GO AROUND” on FMGC    Accepted      38399   
2312    VOI23J1200101M1A    Communication - VHF System - VHF antenna part number change.    Accepted      38537   
2312    VOI23J1200102M1A    Communication - VHF System - Install Collins VDR Std VHF2100 P/N 822-1287-120 capable of VDL mode2    Accepted      38762   
2351    VOI23J5112502M1A    Communication - Audio management - Introduce non SATCOM T.E.A.M. ACP3000 P/N ACP2788AD01    Accepted      38855   
2351    VOI23J5112703M1A    Communications - Audio management - Introduce new software standard of Audio Management Unit (AMU)    Rejected      36518   

 

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2351    VOI23J5112704M1A    Communications - Audio management - Introduce new software standard of Audio Management Unit (AMU)    Accepted      37583   
2373    32Y23J7300012M1A    Communications - CIDS - Introduce 131A standard of CIDS director    Accepted      35494/K9994   
2373    32Y23J7300015M1A    Communications - CIDS - Introduce new standard of DEUs    Accepted      35868   
2373    32Y23J7300016M1A    Communications - CIDS - Introduce black screensaver for cabin attendant panels    Rejected      35809   
2373    32Y23J7300023M1A    Communications - CIDS - Introduce new standard of OBRM software    Accepted      35885   
2373    32Y23J7300024M1A    Communications - CIDS - Configure for non-smoking airport at power up    Accepted      35559   
2373    VOI23J7300027M1A    Communications - CIDS - Introduce new standard of CIDS director    Accepted      37006   
2373    VOI23J7300028M1A    Communications - CIDS - Update OBRM software and update the Cabin Assignment Module (CAM)    Accepted      37007   
2373    VOI23J7300031M1A    CIDS - Install handsets N40A (Holmberg) - SFE    Accepted      39410   
2373    VOI23J7300034M1A    Install GSM hardened handsets N40A (Holmberg)    Accepted      150786   
2422    VOI24J2200004M2A    Electrical power - AC main generation - Introduce EEPGS GCU software standard 5.2    Accepted      39670   
2423    VOI24J2300006M1A    Electrical power - AC auxiliary generation - Introduce new standard of APU generator    Accepted      38054   
2432    VOI24J3200002M1A    Electrical power - DC main generation - Introduce a new standard of TRU    Accepted      34891   
2470    32Y24J7000101M1A    Electrical power - AC generation - Install electrical outlets in cockpit side consoles    Accepted      28568   
2511    VOI25J1100001M1A    Equipment/Furnishings - Cockpit seats - Introduce seats with a reinforced stop pin in seat base    Accepted      37440   
2610    VOI26J1000004M2A    Fire protection - Detection - Introduce new standard of Fire Detection Unit (FDU) P/N 3721-00    Accepted      38271   
2612    VOI26J1210804M1A    Fire protection - Engine fire and overheat detection - Introduce LEDs for fire protection panel    Accepted      38791   

 

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2624      VOI26J24100003M1A       Gauged portable fire extinguishers in cabin - FFE (Fire Fighting Enterprise) P/N BA21741GSR-2    Rejected    39825
2740      32Y27J4000005M1A       Flight controls - Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS) - Introduce new standard of THS actuator    Accepted    35867
2740      VOI27J4000006M1A       Flight controls - Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS) - Introduce new pitch trim indicator    Accepted    36686
2793      VOI27J9310112M1A       Flight controls - ELAC system (Elevator Aileron Computer) - Introduce L92K software standard of ELAC    Accepted    36445
2793      VOI27J9310113M1A       Flight controls - ELAC system - Introduce ELAC with software data loading capability    Accepted    36786
2793      VOI27J9310115M2A       ELAC system - Introduce L93 software std and high altitude VMO/MMO overshoot protection hardening    Accepted    38008
2793      VOI27J9310116M1A       Flight controls - ELAC system (Elevator Aileron Computer) - Activate ELAC dataloading function    Accepted    36999
2795      VOI27J9510103M1A       Flight controls - FCDC system - Introduce standard 57 FCDC    Rejected    35546
2821      VOI28J2110004M1A       Main fuel pump system - Modify fuel pump with improved securing of vapour return valve    Accepted    39067
2821      VOI28J2110502M1A       Main fuel pump system - Fuel pumps - Change the standard of fuel pump    Accepted    36734/J2794
2825      VOI28J2510002M1A       Fuel - Refuel/Defuel system - Remove gravity filling points from wings    Accepted    38209
2842      VOI28J4210007M1A       Fuel - Quantity indicating - Introduce 14-20 standard of FQIC    Accepted    37409
2842      VOI28J4210008M2A       Fuel - Quantity indicating - Introduce 14-10 standard of Fuel Quantity Indicating Computer (FQIC)    Accepted    38090
2910      VOI29J1010405M1A       Hydraulic power - Main hydraulic power - Delete ground service manifolds    Accepted    36625
2910      VOI29J1010406M1A       Hydraulic power - Main hydraulic power - Relocate blue hydraulic pump pressure switch    Accepted    36828
2910      VOI29J2110409M2A       Hydraulic power - Auxilliary hydraulic power - Introduce new standard of electric pump    Rejected    37047

 

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2922    VOI29J2200102M1A    Introduce Ram Air Turbine P/N 766352B    Accepted    38890
2923    VOI29J2300104M1A    Hydraulic power - Power transfer - Introduce new standard of Power Transfer Unit (PTU)    Not applicable
anymore
   36420
3011    VOI30J1100001M1A    Introduce wing anti-ice valve Honeywell P/N 38E93-6    Accepted    39809
3133    VOI31J3300004M1A    Indicating/Recording systems - DFDRS interconnection - Introduce new style of FDIU config software    Accepted    35801
3133    VOI31J3300103M1A    Install linear acceleratomer L3COM P/N 17A717-03-00    Rejected    150196
3136    VOI31J3610004M1A    Indicating/Recording systems - AIDS interconnection - Introduce TELEDYNE FDIMU    Rejected    30142
3138    VOI31J3800005M1A    Introduce DLRB disk capable of ELAC dataloading    Accepted    38353
3152    VOI31J5210501M1A    change basic radio altitude auto call-outs    Not applicable
anymore
   150090
3153    VOI31J5310006M1A    Indicating/Recording Systems - Flight Warning Computer (FWC) - Introduce H2F3 standard    Accepted    35220
3153    VOI31J5310010M1A    Indicating/Recording Systems - Flight Warning Computer (FWC) - Introduce H2-F3P standard    Accepted    38425
3153    VOI31J5310508M1A    Indicating/Recording Systems - FWC - Attenuate the buzzer associated with the crew call    Accepted    33832
3156    VOI31J5600101M1A    Indicating/Recording Systems - ECAM control panel - Introduce new hardware standard    Accepted    36677
3160    VOI31J6000001M1A    Indicating/Recording Systems - Electronic Instrument System - Activate Engine Available Display    Accepted    34665
3162    32Y31J6201003M1A    Indicating/Recording Systems - DMC - Introduce std; capable of high-speed teleloading to ARINC615A    Accepted    35520
3162    VOI31J6201004M2A    Indicating/Recording Systems - EIS - Introduce DMCs with EIS2 S7 software    Accepted    36725
3211    VOI32J1100104M1A    MLG - alternate harnesses vendor Aerazur    Accepted    151136/J3173

 

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3221      32Y32J2110003M1A       Landing gear - Nose gear - Introduce new standard of NLG    Accepted    35241
3221      32Y32J2110004M1A       Landing gear - Nose gear - Introduce new standard with heat shrink sleeve to prevent barrel wear    Accepted    36363
3221      VOI32J2110005M1A       Landing gear - Nose gear - Introduce all-metal proximity switches and baulked lever    Accepted    36444
3242      32Y32J4210505M1A       Landing gear - Normal braking - Introduce L4.8 standard of BSCU    Accepted    35216
3242      VOI32J4210507M1A       Landing gear - Normal braking - Introduce L4.9 standard BSCU software    Accepted    36853
3242      VOI32J4210508M1A       LANDING GEAR - NORMAL BRAKING - INSTALL BSCU SOFTWARE STD “L4.9 B” (EM2)    Accepted    38973
3340      VOI33J4110206M1A       Introduce new Wingtip Navigation Light (LED technology)    Accepted    150870
3348      VOI33J4810101M1A       Lights - Anti-collision/Strobe lighting - Introduce new wingtip power supply units    Accepted    36937
3349      VOI33J4910304M2A       Lights - Wing and engine scan lighting - Introduce new standard of engine scan light    Accepted    37206
3410      VOI34J1011727M1A       Navigation - ADIRS - Remove ADIRS CDU    Accepted    36743
3411      VOI34J1100002M1A       Install Angle of Attack (AOA) sensors Thales P/N C16291AB    Accepted    150006
3413      VOI34J1310603M1A       Navigation - Sensors power supply and switching - Introduce new standard of pitot probe    Accepted    35894
3420      VOI34J2020203M1A       Navigation - Standby data: Integrated Standby Instrument System (ISIS) - Introduce new indicator    Accepted    34429
3436      VOI34J3600001M1A       Navigation - Instrument Landing System (LOC AND G/S) - Localizer antenna part number change    Accepted    37762
3436      VOI34J3600002M1A       Navigation - Instrument Landing System (LOC AND G/S) - Glide/Slope Antenna part number change    Accepted    37763
3436      VOI34J3611001M1A       Navigation - MMR - Introduce improved software standard    Accepted    37356
3433      VOI34J4320309M1A       Navigation - TCAS - Change TCAS equipment from BFE to SFE    Rejected    37672

 

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3448      32Y34J4813205M1A       Navigation - GPWS - Activate peaks and obstacle modes    Accepted    31375
3448      VOI34J4800002M1A       Navigation - Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) - Introduce GPWC with peaks/obstacle capacity    Accepted    34634
3450      VOI34J5011103M1A       Navigation - Dependent position determining - Reindustrialize ATC/DME antennas    Accepted    37880
3455      VOI34J5510211M1A       Navigation - VOR/Marker - Reindustrialize marker antenna    Accepted    37881
3530      VOI35J3000002M1A       Oxygen - Portable oxygen - Introduce lightweight portable oxygen cylinder assembly    Accepted    37110
3611      VOI36J1100007M1A       Pneumatic - Engine bleed air supply - introduce standard 9 Bleed Monitoring Computer (BMC)    Accepted    35550
3622      VOI36J2200101M1A       Pneumatic - Leak detection - Activate pylon leak detection monitoring    Not applicable
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3831      VOI38J3110001M1A       Water/Waste - Toilet system - Introduce a new toilet assembly    Accepted    36639
3831      VOI38J3110003M1A       Water/Waste - Waste disposal - Introduce an improved vacuum generator    Accepted    35934
4621      VOI46J2100102M1A       Information systems - ATIMS - Introduce ATSU hardware capable of high speed uploading on A/C    Accepted    33238
4621      VOI46J2100103M1A       Information systems - ATIMS - Introduce ATSU software upgrade    Accepted    34869
7322      VOI73J2200103M1A       Engine fuel and control - FADEC system - introduce SCN19 EEC software standard    Accepted    35944

 

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VOI56J001A    ALTERNATE LATERAL WINDOWS - SAINT-GOBAIN SULLY      ACCEPTED         VOI56J1010223S1A         5600         CN56.10.102 23         VOI*A   
VOI52J001A    INSTALLATION OF DEADBOLT ON REINFORCED COCKPIT DOOR      ACCEPTED         VOI52J5110008S1A         5251         CN52.51.100 08         VOI*A   
VOI51J007A    ALTERNATE PAINT SYSTEM (CF PRIMER, BASE COAT/CLEAR COAT) ON FUSELAGE and VERT. STABILIZER - MANKIEWICZ      ACCEPTED         VOI51J2270501S1A         5122         CN51.22.705 01         VOI*A   
VOI51J006A    ALTERNATE PAINT SYSTEMS (CF PRIMER) ON NACELLES - MANKIEWICZ      ACCEPTED         VOI51J2221506S1A         5122         CN51.22.215 06         VOI*A   
VOI51J003A    EXTERNAL LIVERY DECORATIVE ADHESIVE FILM (SFE)      ACCEPTED         VOI51J2225053S1A         5122         CN51.22.250 53         VOI*A   
VOI49J001A    APU ALTERNATE EQUIPMENT – HONEYWELL, GTCP131-9A      ACCEPTED         VOI49J0010506S1A         4900         CN49.00.105 06         VOI*A   
VOI46J2110213A    AIRBUS STANDARD AOC SOFTWARE FROM ROCKWELL COLLINS WITH UNITS IN KG (BY DEFAULT)      ACCEPTED         VOI46J2110213S1A         4621         CN46.21.102 13         VOI*A   
VOI35J003A    NON-INSTALLATION OF LIGHTWEIGHT OXYGEN ASSEMBLY FROM VENDOR AVOX (REVERT TO STEEL BOTTLES)      ACCEPTED         VOI35J3212032S2A         3532         CN35.32.120 32         VOI*A   
VOI35J002A    INTRODUCTION OF LIGHTWEIGHT OXYGEN ASSEMBLY FROM VENDOR AVOX      ACCEPTED         VOI35J3212030S1A         3532         CN35.32.120 30         VOI*A   
VOI34J008A    SINGLE WXR (ARINC 708A) WITH PWS AND MULTISCAN (WXR 2100) - ROCKWELL COLLINS, PN -213      ACCEPTED         VOI34J4130011S1A         3441         CN34.41.300 11         VOI*A   
VOI34J007A    EGPWC ALTERNATE EQUIPMENT - HONEYWELL, -003      ACCEPTED         VOI34J4812403S1A         3448         CN34.48.124 03         VOI*A   
VOI34J006A    INSTALLATION OF ISIS - THALES AVIONICS, PN C16221VA01      ACCEPTED         VOI34J2020206S1A         3420         CN34.20.202 06         VOI*A   
VOI34J005A    TCAS CHANGE 7 - ACSS 2000 / ATC ELS, EHS - ROCKWELL COLLINS 901 (-10006)      ACCEPTED         VOI34J4320037S1A         3443         CN34.43.200 37         VOI*A   

 

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VOI34J004A    ADIRS 4MCU - HONEYWELL, PN HG2030AE23      ACCEPTED         VOI34J1011718S1A         3410       CN34.10.117 18    VOI*A
VOI33J007A    INSTALLATION OF BRIGHTER LED PILOT CHART HOLDER AND MAP READING LIGHTS      ACCEPTED         VOI33J1210902S1A         3312       CN33.12.109 02    VOI*A
VOI33J006A    LIGHTING COLOUR DEFINITION - CHANGE 1      ACCEPTED         VOI33J2113650S1A         3320       CN33.21.136 50    VOI*A
VOI33J005A    EHC - PSU ATTENDANT CALL INDICATION LIGHT COLOR CHANGE TO BLUE      ACCEPTED         VOI33J2011605S1A         3320       CN33.20.116 05    VOI*A
VOI33J004A    COLOURED ILLUMINATION WITH LED STRIPS IN CEILING      ACCEPTED         VOI33J2113615S1A         3320       CN33.21.136 15    VOI*A
VOI33J003A    COLOURED ILLUMINATION WITH LED STRIPS IN SIDE WALLS      ACCEPTED         VOI33J2113614S1A         3320       CN33.21.136 14    VOI*A
VOI33J002A    LIGHTING COLOUR DEFINITION      ACCEPTED         VOI33J2113610S1A         3320       CN33.21.136 10    VOI*A
VOI29J001A    HYDRAULIC EDPS ALTERNATE EQUIPMENT - EATON AEROSPACE, PN 3031863-001      ACCEPTED         VOI29J1011012S1A         2910       CN29.10.110 12    VOI*A
VOI25J054A    LH PARTITION PN CHANGE (BFE) - DRIESSEN      ACCEPTED         VOI25J2646409S1A         2526       CN25.26.464 09    VOI*A
VOI25J053A    INSTALLATION OF ONE ADDITIONAL LIFE VEST DUE TO THE INSTALLATION OF THE 4TH OCCUPANT SEAT IN COCKPIT      ACCEPTED            2565       CN25.65.001 21    VOI*A
VOI25J052A    CARPET PN CHANGE - ANKER      ACCEPTED         VOI25J2813289S1A         2528       CN25.28.132 89    VOI*A
VOI25J051A    INTERIOR COLOUR SPECIFICATION CHANGE (2)      ACCEPTED         VOI25J2310305S1A         2523       CN25.23.103 05    VOI*A
VOI25J050A    EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT DRAWING CHANGE DUE TO NEW LAYOUT      ACCEPTED         VOI25J6520626S1A         2565       CN25.65.206 26    VOI*A

 

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VOI25J049A    PASSENGER, CREW AND DEMO LIFE VEST CHANGE FROM HOOVER TO EASTERN AERO MARINE      ACCEPTED         VOI25J6609068S1A         2566         CN25.66.090 68         VOI*A   
VOI25J048A    CABIN LAYOUT CHANGE      ACCEPTED         VOI25J2034901S1A         2520         CN25.20.349 01         VOI*A   
VOI25J047A    EHC - INSTALLATION OF STOWAGE (BFE) - HEIGHT BELOW OHSC      ACCEPTED         VOI25J2760101S1A         2527         CN25.27.601 01         VOI*A   
VOI25J046A    HONEYWELL PORTABLE ELT P/N CHANGE (PN 1153538-1)      ACCEPTED         VOI25J6519763S2A         2565         CN25.65.197 63         VOI*A   
VOI25J045A    INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL FOOT WARMERS FOR PILOTS (INCREASED SETTING) - DIEHL GMBH      ACCEPTED         VOI25J1510103S1A         2515         CN25.15.101 03         VOI*A   
VOI25J044A    NTF SELECTION (SFE STANDARD I) - GERFLOR BATIFLEX AVR175A - SOLO      ACCEPTED         VOI25J2820006S2A         2528         CN25.28.200 06         VOI*A   
VOI25J043A    SEAT BELT PN CHANGE (VOI)      ACCEPTED         VOI25J2117932S1A         2521         CN25.21.179 32         VOI*A   
VOI25J042A    CHANGE EMERGENCY MEDICAL KIT PROVISIONS BY A MISCELLANEOUS EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT RACK (250 X 357 X 69)      ACCEPTED         VOI25J6401218S1A         2564         CN25.64.012 18         VOI*A   
VOI25J040A    SEAT PN CHANGE DUE TO LIFE VEST POUCH CHANGE (VOI)      ACCEPTED         VOI25J2117631S1A         2521         CN25.21.176 31         VOI*A   
VOI25J039A    REMOVAL OF ONE LIFE VEST IN COCKPIT (VOI)      ACCEPTED         VOI25J6519730S1A         2565         CN25.65.197 30         VOI*A   
VOI25J038A    STOWAGE P/N CHANGE DUE TO DESIGN ADAPTATION FOR EHC (VOI*A) -2      ACCEPTED         VOI25J2728817S1A         2527         CN25.27.288 17         VOI*A   
VOI25J036A    INTERIOR COLOUR SPECIFICATION CHANGE      ACCEPTED         VOI25J2310301S1A         2523         CN25.23.103 01         VOI*A   
VOI25J035A    INSTALLATION OF A320 FAMILY ENHANCED CABIN      ACCEPTED         VOI25J2020001S1A         2520         CN25.20.200 01         VOI*A   
VOI25J034A    DEMO BELT P/N UPDATE (VOI) -2      ACCEPTED         VOI25J6519881S1A         2565         CN25.65.198 81         VOI*A   

 

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VOI25J033A    CABIN FLASHLIGHT P/N CHANGE (SFE) VENDOR DME      ACCEPTED         VOI25J6519879S1A         2565       CN25.65.198 79    VOI*A
VOI23J017A    INSTALLATION OF SINGLE HF SYSTEM (DATA LINK CAPABLE) - ROCKWELL COLLINS 900      ACCEPTED         VOI23J1111512S1A         2311       CN23.11.115 12    VOI*A
VOI23J016A    BOOMSETS ALTERNATE EQUIPMENT - TELEX COMMUNICATIONS, PN 64300-210      ACCEPTED         VOI23J5113627S1A         2351       CN23.51.136 27    VOI*A
VOI23J015A    CUSTOMIZED SCENARIO LIGHTING DEFINITION CHANGE 1      ACCEPTED         VOI23J7320862S1A         2373       CN23.73.208 62    VOI*A
VOI23J014A    CIDS LIGHTING SCENARIO DEFINITION      ACCEPTED         VOI23J7300560S1A         2373       GN23.73.005 60    VOI*A
VOI23J013A    SCENARIO BASED CABIN LIGHTING CONTROL      ACCEPTED         VOI23J7300550S1A         2373       GN23.73.005 50    VOI*A
VOI23J010A    AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMABLE ELT (406AF) ASSOCIATED WITH REMOTE CONTROL PANEL IN COCKPIT - ELTA (BFE)      ACCEPTED         VOI23J0013231S2A         2300       CN23.00.132 31    VOI*A
VOI22J001A    FM KITS (REL. 1A - FMGC S5I11) / MCDU ALTERN. EQUIP - THALES AVIONICS/SMITH ASSOC. WITH IAE ENGINES      ACCEPTED         VOI22J7010034S1A         2270       CN22.70.100 34    VOI*A
VOI21J004A    INSTALLATION OF OZONE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS - ENGELHARDT CORPORATION, PN 20499006      ACCEPTED         VOI21J7010907S1A         2170       CN21.70.109 07    VOI*A
VOI21J003A    AVIONICS VENTILLATION AIR FILTER ALTERNATE EQUIPMENT - PALL-APME, QB0776      ACCEPTED         VOI21J2710806S1A         2127       CN21.27.108 06    VOI*A
VOI11J026A    ENGINE DANGER AREA DECALS - FEET AND METRIC DISTANCES      ACCEPTED         VOI11J2010505S1A         1120       CN11.20.105 05    VOI*A
VOI11J024A    CABIN PLACARD CHANGE ACCORDING TO REFERENCE DOCUMENT      ACCEPTED         VOI11J3013402S1A         1130       CN11.30.134.02    VOI*A

 

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VOI11J023A    INSTALLATION OF WEIGHT PLACARD ON EACH OVERWING HATCH    ACCEPTED    VOI11J3013105S1A    1130    CN11.31.131 05    VOI*A
VOI11J022A    PLACARD CORRECTION (TAI)    ACCEPTED    VOI11J3013401S1A    1130    CN11.30.134 01    VOI*A
VOI11J021A    BILINGUAL EXTERNAL MARKINGS -TRANSLATION MODIFICATION (2)    ACCEPTED    VOI11J2012942S1A    1120    CN11.20.129 42    VOI*A
VOI11J019A    INSTALLATION OF LEASING IDENTIFICATION PLATES ON ENGINES, LH DOOR FRAME AND LAV A PARTITION    ACCEPTED    VOI11J0012401S1A    1100    CN11.00.124 01    VOI*A
VOI11J017A    NOSE LANDING GEAR (NLG) STEERING AND MAX TOW BAR ANGLE MARKINGS    ACCEPTED    VOI11J2011907S1A    1120    CN11.20.119 07    VOI*A
VOI02J014A    AVIONICS/COCKPIT - CHANGE ROCKWELL COLLINS AOC FROM BFE TO SSBFE (WITH UNITS IN KG BY DEFAULT)    ACCEPTED    VOI02J3513093S1A    0235    CN02.35.130 93    VOI*A
VOI02J012A    AIRCRAFT OPERATION ON RUNWAYS LESS THAN 45M WIDE    ACCEPTED    VOI02J1012301S1A    0210    CN02.10.123 01    VOI*A
C9G71J001CK    INSTALLATION OF IAE SELECTONE OPTION PACKAGE    ACCEPTED       7100    CN71.00.100 02    C9G*CK
C9G38J001CK    PROVIDE A COMPLIANCE STATEMENT WITH USPHS HANDBOOK ON SANITATION    ACCEPTED       3810    CN38.10.102 04    C9G*CK
C9G34J002CK    FULL PROVISION FOR SECOND ADF SYSTEM    ACCEPTED       3453    CN34.53.109 01    C9G*CK
C9G34J001CK    WIRING PROVISION FOR T2CAS    ACCEPTED       3443    CN34.43.240 01    C9G*CK
C9G25J3101502CK    COMPLETE PROVISION WITHOUT BIN SEGMENTATION FOR A WET GALLEY - H/S AND F/S, 4 TROLLEY, AREA 31.020    ACCEPTED       2531    CN25.31.015 02    C9G*CK

 

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C9G25J1120803CK    INSTALLATION OF FOURTH OCCUPANT SEAT IN COCKPIT - SOGERMA/SOCEA    ACCEPTED       2511    CN25.11.208 03    C9G*CK
C9G25J002CK    INSTALLATION OF ONE ADDITIONAL LIFE VEST DUE TO THE INSTALLATION OF THE 4TH OCCUPANT SEAT IN COCKPIT    ACCEPTED       2565    CN25.65.001 21    C9G*CK
C9G23J001CK    FULL PROVISION FOR A SECOND HF SYSTEM (ARINC 719)    ACCEPTED       2311    CN23.11.118 01    C9G*CK
C9G11J002CK    US AND METRIC UNITS FOR CARGO COMPARTMENT HEIGHT PLACARDS    ACCEPTED       1130    CN11.30.136 01    C9G*CK
C9G11J001CK    INSTALLATION OF LEASING IDENTIFICATION PLATES ON APU    ACCEPTED       1100    CN11.00.124 06    C9G*CK
C9G02J003CK    COMPLIANCE STATUS FOR FAR 121    ACCEPTED       0212    CN02.12.117 05    C9G*CK
C9G02J002CK    CABIN - CHANGE SSBFE INTO BFE    ACCEPTED       0235    CN02.35.141 13    C9G*CK
C9G02J001CK    PORTABLE ELT STATUS CHANGE FROM SSBFE TO BFE    ACCEPTED       0235    CN02.35.139 05    C9G*CK
32Y72J001A    IAE ENGINES - V2527M-A5 AT 26 500 LBF NOMINAL THRUST (A319-133)    ACCEPTED    32Y72J0011939S2A    7200    CN72.00.119 39    VOI*A
32Y56J2110002A    INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL CABIN WINDOW BETWEEN FRAMES 64 AND 65 RH    ACCEPTED    32Y56J2110002S1A    5621    CN56.21.100 02    VOI*A
32756J2110001A    INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL CABIN WINDOW BETWEEN FRAMES 64 AND 65 LH    ACCEPTED    32Y56J2110001S1A    5621    CN56.21.100 01    VOI*A
32Y56J1010202A    ALTERNATE FRONT WINDOWS - SAINT-GOBAIN SULLY    ACCEPTED    32Y56J1010202S1A    5600    CN56.10.102 02    VOI*A
32Y55J3010101A    INSTALLATION OF EROSION PROTECTION ON VERTICAL STABILIZER LEADING EDGE - STAINLESS STEEL    ACCEPTED    32Y55J3010101S1A    5530    CN55.30.101 01    VOI*A

 

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32Y38J4110101A    INSTALLATION OF AUXILIARY COMPRESSOR IN THE POTABLE WATER PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM    ACCEPTED    32Y38J4110101S1A    3840    CN38.41.101 01    VOI*A
32Y38J1010402A    INSTALLATION OF WATER CONDITIONER IN POTABLE WATER SYSTEM (A318, A319, A321)    ACCEPTED    32Y38J1010402S1A    3810    CN38.10.104 02    VOI*A
32735J3110804A    COCKPIT PBE ALTERNATE EQUIPMENT (SFE) - AVOX SYSTEMS INC.    ACCEPTED    32Y35J3110804S1A    3531    CN35.31.108 04    VOI*A
32Y35J2001001A    INSTALLATION OF FOUR OXYGEN MASKS PER BOX    ACCEPTED    32Y35J2001001S1A    3520    CN35.20.010 01    VOI*A
32Y35J1120102A    COCKPIT OXYGEN CYLINDER ALTERNATE EQUIPMENT 115 CU FT (STEEL) - EROS (INTERTECHNIQUE GROUP)    ACCEPTED    32Y35J1120102S1A    3511    CN35.11.201 02    VOI*A
32Y35J001A    IDENTIFICATION OF PAX CHEMICAL OXYGEN GENERATORS    ACCEPTED    32Y35J2010401S1A    3520    CN35.20.104 01    VOI*A
32Y34J5010404A    DDRMI VOR/ADF/DEM - ROCKWELL COLLINS    ACCEPTED    32Y34J5010404S1A    3457    CN34.50.104 04    VOI*A
32Y34J4813203A    ACTIVATION OF THE OBSTACLE FUNCTION IN THE EGPWS - (EIS2)    ACCEPTED    32Y34J4813203S2A    3448    CN34.48.132 03    VOI*A
32Y34J4813202A    ACTIVATION OF THE PEAKS FUNCTION IN THE EGPWS - (EIS2)    ACCEPTED    32Y34J4813202S2A    3448    CN34.48.132 02    VOI*A
32Y34J4210107A    RADIO ALTIMETERS ALTERNATE EQUIPMENT - ROCKWELL COLLINS 900    ACCEPTED    32Y34J4210107S1A    3442    CN34.42.101 07    VOI*A
32Y34J2020202A    INSTALLATION OF ISIS - THALES AVIONICS    ACCEPTED    32Y34J2020202S1A    3420    CN34.20.202 02    VOI*A
32Y34J1310601A    PITOT PROBES ALTERNATE EQUIPMENT - BF GOODRICH AEROSPACE    ACCEPTED    32Y34J1310601S1A    3413    CN34.13.106 01    VOI*A

 

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32Y34J1310501A    INSTALLATION OF ASPIRATED TAT PROBES - BF GOODRICH AEROSPACE    ACCEPTED    32Y34J1310501S1A    3413    CN34.13.105 01    VOI*A
32Y34J003A    SINGLE WXR (ARINC 708A) WITH PWS AND MULTISCAN - ROCKWELL COLLINS    ACCEPTED    32Y34J4130004S1A    3441    CN34.41.300 04    VOI*A
32Y34J001A    RADIO ALTITUDE AUTOMATIC CALL-OUTS    ACCEPTED    32Y34J4211701S1A    3442    CN34.32.117 01    VOI*A
32Y33J001A    INSTALLATION OF FLOOR-MOUNTED EEPMS - LUFTHANSA TECHNIK (WITH COVER) / EXIT IDENTIFIER - AIRSIGNA    ACCEPTED    32Y33J5011041S1A    3350    CN33.50.110 41    VOI*A
32Y32J4820012A    INSTALLATION OF UNIVERSAL BRAKE COOLING FANS ON BF-GOODRICH WHEELS AND BRAKES    ACCEPTED    32Y32J4820012S1A    3248    CN32.48.200 12    VOI*A
32Y32J4112005A    NLG TIRES SELECTION - MICHELIN (30X8.8-R15 RADIAL TIRES)    ACCEPTED    32Y32J4112005S1A    3241    CN32.41.120 05    VOI*A
32Y32J4111101A    MLG TIRES SELECTION - MICHELIN (46X17-R20 RADIAL TIRES)    ACCEPTED    32Y32J4111101S1A    3241    CN32.41.111 01    VOI*A
32Y32J4011325A    WHEELS AND BRAKES ALTERNATE EQUIPMENT (DURACARB) - GOODRICH    ACCEPTED    32Y32J4011325S1A    3240    CN32.40.113 25    VOI*A
32Y32J001A    SMALL BORE INFLATION VALVES ON NLG and MLG BF GOODRICH WHEELS (WITHOUT INDICATOR)    ACCEPTED    32Y32J1010301S1A    3240    CN32.10.103 01    VOI*A
32Y31J5210202A    ACTIVATION OF ECAM OEB REMINDER FUNCTION ON FWC    ACCEPTED    32Y31J5210202S1A    3152    CN31.52.102 02    VOI*A
32Y31J3320014A    SSFDR ALTERNATE EQUIPMENT (256 W/S CAPABLE) - HONEYWELL    ACCEPTED    32Y31J3320014S1A    3133    CN31.33.200 14    VOI*A
32Y30J1110101A    WING ANTI-ICE VALVES - HONEYWELL    ACCEPTED    32Y30J1110101S1A    3011    CN30.11.101 01    VOI*A

 

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32Y29J2110407A    ELECTROPUMPS ALTERNATE EQUIPMENT - EATON AEROSPACE    ACCEPTED    32Y29J2110407S1A    2910    CN29.21.104 07    VOI*A
32Y25J6700101A    INSTALLATION OF MEDICAL OUTLETS IN AFT RH PSU CHANNEL (115V/400HZ and 28V DC/360 W)    ACCEPTED    32Y25J6700101S1A    2567    CN25.67.001 01    VOI*A
32Y25J2821002A    NTF SELECTION (SFE STANDARD II) - TOP LAYER GERFLOR/BATIFLEX AV300 - SOLO    ACCEPTED    32Y25J2821002S1A    2528    CN25.28.210 02    VOI*A
32Y25J2062210A    INSTALLATION OF ENLARGED RACEWAYS    ACCEPTED    32Y25J2062210S1A    2520    CN25.20.622 10    VOI*A
32Y25J031A    RELOCATION OF ELT (32Y)    ACCEPTED    32Y25J6520250S1A    2565    CN25.65.202 50    VOI*A
32Y25J029A    CATERING EQUIPMENT P/N CHANGE - AIRLINE LOGO (VOLARIS)    ACCEPTED    32Y25J3510805S1A    2535    CN25.35.108 05    VOI*A
32Y25J028A    RELOCATION OF PBE (32Y)    ACCEPTED    32Y25J6519857S1A    2565    CN25.65.198 57    VOI*A
32Y25J027A    C/A SEAT RESTRAINT SYSTEM CHANGE    ACCEPTED    32Y25J2217003S1A    2522    CN25.22.170 03    VOI*A
32Y25J026A    INSTAL. OF SLIDE RAFTS AT FWD AND AFT PAX/CREW/SERVICE DOORS (SFE) - AIR CRUISERS (A318/A319/A320)    ACCEPTED    32Y25J6210202S1A    2562    CN25.62.102 02    VOI*A
32Y25J025A    REPLACEMENT OF CAS AND INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL DOGHOUSE (BFE) FROM SUPPLIER DRIESSEN    ACCEPTED    32Y25J2216910S1A    2522    CN25.22.169 10    VOI*A
32Y25J024A    REPLACEMENT OF EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CONTAINERS IN GALLEYS G1 AND AFT GALLEY/STOWAGE    ACCEPTED    32Y25J3510696S1A    2535    CN25.35.106 96    VOI*A
32Y25J023A    INSTALLATION OF 110 VAC/60 HZ PED POWER OUTLET(S) AT SELECTED SEAT(S) (Y/CLASS) - KID - SYSTEME GMBH    ACCEPTED    32Y25J2101001S1A    2521    CN25.21.010 01    VOI*A
32Y25J022A    IN-SEAT POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM CHANGES    ACCEPTED    32Y25J2100200G1A    2521       VOI*A

 

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32Y25J021A    ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY EQUIPMET OUT OF EECG (32Y)    ACCEPTED    32Y25J6550167S1A    2565    CN25.65.501 67    VOI*A
32Y25J020A    FULL PROVISIONS FOR LAVATORY D AND E    ACCEPTED    32Y25J4211510S1A    2540    CN25.42.115 10    VOI*A
32Y25J019A    FULL PROVISIONS FOR GALLEY G5 INSTALLATION    ACCEPTED    32Y25J3111216S1A    2530    CN25.31.112 16    VOI*A
32Y25J018A    INSTALLATION OF STOWAGE, UNDER BIN HEIGHT (BFE) SUPPLIER DRIESSEN    ACCEPTED    32Y25J2717040S1A    2524    CN25.27.170 40    VOI*A
32Y25J017A    INSTALLATION OF STOWAGE BETWEEN LAVATORY G AND F (BFE) SUPPLIER DRIESSEN    ACCEPTED    32Y25J2717039S1A    2524    CN25.27.170 39    VOI*A
32Y25J016A    INSTALLATION OF WINDSREENS FWD OF THE AFT PASSENGER DOOR (BFE) SUPPLIER DRIESSEN    ACCEPTED    32Y25J2614036S1A    2526    CN25.26.140 36    VOI*A
32Y25J015A    CARGO HOLD CONFIGURATION    ACCEPTED    32Y25J5000100G1A    2550       VOI*A
32Y25J014A    PROVISION FOR C/A SEAT AT LOCATION 9 - FORWARD OF AFT RH PASSENGER/CREW/SERVICE DOOR (SWIVEL TYPE)    ACCEPTED    32Y25J2210405S1A    2522    CN25.22.104 05    VOI*A
32Y25J013A    PROVISION FOR C/A SEAT AT LOCATION 4 - FORWARD OF AFT LH PASSENGER/CREW/SERVICE DOOR (Y 495.8 MM)    ACCEPTED    32Y25J2210051S1A    2522    CN25.22.100 51    VOI*A
32Y25J012A    C/A SEAT AT LOCATION 7 - AFT OF AFT LH DOOR (Y 753.75 MM) - WITH MODIFIED STOWAGE    ACCEPTED    32Y25J2212031S1A    2522    CN25.22.120 31    VOI*A
32Y25J011A    INSTALLATION OF HOLDER FOR SOAP BOTTLES CELESTE    ACCEPTED    32Y25J4520118S1A    2540    CN25.45.201 18    VOI*A
32Y25J010A    WASHBASIN IN ALTERNATE MATERIAL - STAINLESS STEEL (VARICOR WORK-TOP)    ACCEPTED    32Y25J4518003S1A    2545    CN25.45.180 03    VOI*A

 

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32Y25J009A    INSTALLATION OF NON-ELECTRICAL GALLEY CATERING EQUIPMENT (BFE) (CHANGE 1)(HEAD OF VERS.)    ACCEPTED    32Y25J3513103S1A    2535    CN25.35.131 03    VOI*A
32Y25J008A    INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL GALLEY CATERING EQUIPMENT (BFE) (CHANGE 1)    ACCEPTED    32Y25J3513004S1A    2535    CN25.35.130 04    VOI*A
32Y25J006A    FROM DISPERSION-ADHESIVE TO DOUBLE-SIDED ADHESIVE TAPE    ACCEPTED    32Y25J2810302S1A    2528    CN25.28.103 02    VOI*A
32Y25J005A    DELIVERY OF LOOSE PARTS FOR LATER INSTALLATION OF IFE CONTROL PANEL ON OHSC    ACCEPTED    32Y25J2412010S1A    2524    CN25.24.120 10    VOI*A
32Y25J004A    CABIN LAYOUT DEFINITION    ACCEPTED    32Y25J2000100G1A    2520       VOI*A
32Y25J003A    CABIN EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT    ACCEPTED    32Y25J0000100G1A    2500       VOI*A
32Y25J002A    IFE CREW PANEL STRUCTURAL PROVISION IN ENHANCED OHSC - PANASONIC    ACCEPTED    32Y25J2413229S1A    2524    CN25.24.132 29    VOI*A
32Y25J001A    INTERIOR COLOR SCHEME DEFINITION    ACCEPTED    32Y25J2350001S1A    2423    CN25.23.500 01    VOI*A
32Y23J7110310A    SSCVE ALTERNATE EQUIPMENT - HONEYWELL    ACCEPTED    32Y23J7110310S1A    2371    CN23.71.103 10    VOI*A
32Y23J009A    INSTAL. OF THIRD RMP WITH TURBO TUNING OF VHF CHANNELS and HF DATA ACTIV. CAPABILITY - THALES AVIONICS    ACCEPTED    32Y23J1310106S1A    2313    CN23.13.101 06    VOI*A
32Y23J007A    COCKPIT HAND MICROPHONE ALTERNATE EQUIPMENT - HOLMBERG    ACCEPTED    32Y23J5013804S1A    2350    CN23.50.138 04    VOI*A
32Y23J005A    FLASHING STEWARD CALL LIGHT    ACCEPTED    32Y23J7314401S1A    2373    CN23.73.144 01    VOI*A
32Y23J004A    PROVISION FOR VCC IN OHSC AFT OF DOOR 1 LH    ACCEPTED    32Y23J3610504S1A    2336    CN23.36.105 04    VOI*A

 

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32Y23J003A    WIRING PROVISION FOR DIGITAL SERVER SYSTEM (SC-A AND CREW PANEL) - PANASONIC    ACCEPTED    32Y23J3600701S1A    2336    CN23.36.007 01    VOI*A
32Y23J002A    CIDS CHANGES    ACCEPTED    32Y23J7300100G1A    2373       VOI*A
32Y23J001A    ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM    ACCEPTED    32Y23J3600100G1A    2336       VOI*A
32Y21J002A    NON INSTALLATION OF NEW RPCU    ACCEPTED    32Y21J3000020S1A    2130    CN21.30.000 20    VOI*A
32Y11J016A    SECOND LANGUAGE FOR DOOR OPERATION EXTERNAL PLACARDS AND MARKINGS    ACCEPTED    32Y11J2010001S1A    1120    CN11.20.100 01    VOI*A
32Y11J015A    ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE SPANISH ON CREW PLACARD    ACCEPTED    32Y11J3012212S1A    1130    CN11.30.122 12    VOI*A
32Y11J013A    MLG TIRE INFLATING PLACARD (TAI)    ACCEPTED    32Y11J2210004S1A    1122    CN11.22.100 04    VOI*A
32Y11J012A    ADDITIONAL EXTERNAL MARKINGS    ACCEPTED    32Y11J2012875S1A    1120    CN11.20.128 75    VOI*A
32Y11J011A    INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION PLATE ON REAR LH FUSELAGE (FAA REQUIREMENT)    ACCEPTED    32Y11J0010504S1A    1100    CN11.00.105 04    VOI*A
32Y11J010A    AIR CONDITIONNNING PACKS OUTLET (RAM AIR)    ACCEPTED    32Y11J2012867S1A    1120    CN11.20.128 67    VOI*A
32Y11J009A    RAM AIR TURBINE - BILINGUAL MARKINGS (ENGLISH / SPANISH)    ACCEPTED    32Y11J2011507S1A    1120    CN11.20.115 07    VOI*A
32Y11J008A    SECOND LANGUAGE FOR SELECTED EXTERNAL PLACARDS AND MARKINGS (A319)    ACCEPTED    32Y11J2011001S1A    1120    CN11.20.110 01    VOI*A
32Y11J007A    BILINGUAL CABIN PLACARDS PER CUSTOMIZED DEFINITION (32Y)    ACCEPTED    32Y11J3011032S1A    1130    CN11.30.110 32    VOI*A
32Y11J006A    INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL PLACARD IN LAVATORIES (TAI)    ACCEPTED    32Y11J3012772S1A    1130    CN11.30.127 72    VOI*A
32Y11J005A    INSTALLATION OF PLACARDS ON EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CONTAINERS    ACCEPTED    32Y11J3012207S1A    1130    CN11.30.122 07    VOI*A

 

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32Y11J004A    SECOND LANGUAGE FOR RESIDUAL CABIN and CARGO PRESSURE DOOR WARNING PLACARDS    ACCEPTED    32Y11J0013601S1A    1100    CN11.00.136 01    VOI*A
32Y11J003A    RVSM MARKINGS (TAI)    ACCEPTED    32Y11J2012507S1A    1120    CN11.20.125 07    VOI*A
32Y11J001A    BILINGUAL EEPMS EXIT IDENTIFIER - ENGLISH BELOW (VERTICAL) AND SECOND LANGUAGE (HORIZ.) - AIRSIGNA    ACCEPTED    32Y11J3011136S1A    1130    CN11.30.111 36    VOI*A
32Y03J001A    A319-133 INCREASED DESIGN WEIGHTS - MTOW TO 75.5 T, MLW TO 62.5 T, MZFW TO 58.5 T (WV 002)    ACCEPTED    32Y03J2043302S2A    0320    CN03.20.433 02    VOI*A
32Y02J1012001A    15 KNOTS TAILWIND CERTIFICATION AT TAKE-OFF    ACCEPTED    32Y02J1012001S1A    0210    CN02.10.120 01    VOI*A
32Y02J1011101A    COMPLIANCE WITH FAA TYPE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS    ACCEPTED    32Y02J1011101S1A    0212    CN02.10.111 01    VOI*A
32Y02J010A    ADAPT EXTERNAL LIVERY    ACCEPTED    32Y02J4010835S1A    0240    CN02.40.108 35    VOI*A
32Y02J009A    REGISTRATION CODE NUMBER ON NLG DOOR    ACCEPTED    32Y02J4010829S1A    0240    CN02.40.108 29    VOI*A
32Y02J008A    EXTERNAL LIVERY    ACCEPTED    32Y02J4010101S1A    0240    CN02.40.101 01    VOI*A
32Y02J007A    AVIONICS EQUIPMENT TURNED INTO SSBFE (32Y)    ACCEPTED    32Y02J3513046S1A    0235    CN02.35.130 46    VOI*A
32Y02J006A    SELLER SUPPLIED BUYER FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (CHANGE BFE INTO SFE) - 32Y    ACCEPTED    32Y02J3513563S1A    0235    CN02.35.135 63    VOI*A
32Y02J005A    CERTIFICATION OF OVEN WITHOUT INSTALLATION    ACCEPTED    32Y02J1015002S1A    0210    CN02.10.150 02    VOI*A
32Y02J004A    CERTIFICATION OF DYNAMICALLY TESTED PASSENGER SEATS - ALL CLASSES    ACCEPTED    32Y02J1010420S1A    0210    CN02.10.104 20    VOI*A

 

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32Y02J003A    CERTIFICATION FOR HIGH ALTITUDE AIRPORT OPERATION UP TO 14100 FT (CJ)    ACCEPTED    32Y02J1012801S1A    0200    CN02.10.128 01    VOI*A
32Y02J002A    EXTENDED ENVIRONMENTAL ENVELOPE (ISA + 40)    ACCEPTED    32Y02J1210801S1A    0212    CN02.12.108 01    VOI*A
32Y02J001A    15 KNOTS TAILWIND CERTIFICATION AT LANDING    ACCEPTED    32Y02J1012002S1A    0210    CN02.10.120 02    VOI*A

 

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[AIRS REPORT – DOCUMENTATION LISTING]

 

   App 3-5   

APPENDIX 3

ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE


DUPLICATA    AIRCRAFT INSPECTION REPORT   

AIRCRAFT

   CHAPTER 1
AIRBUS INDUSTRIE    TABLE OF CONTENTS   

MSN: 4422

   DATE : 26 AUG 2010

 

CHAPTER   DESCRIPTION   

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  COVER PAGE      1   

0

  ACCEPTANCE SHEET      1   

1

  TABLE OF CONTENTS      1   

2

  CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLIES      2   

3

  EQUIPMENT      54   

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  CONFORMITY TO THE DESIGN STANDARD REQUIREMENTS      18   

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  RECORDABLE CONCESSIONS      1   

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   Aircraft Inspection Report    Aircraft      Chapter 0         Page: 1/1   
   Acceptance sheet   

A319 - 133

MSN: 4422

     Date: 26 Aug 2010      

We, the undersigned representatives of AIRBUS PRODUCTION ORGANIZATION (EASA.210.0001), certify that this AIRCRAFT INSPECTION REPORT states the condition of aircraft-type A319 model -133 MSN 4422 to be delivered to the customer.

We hereby certify that:

 

   

All constituent assemblies in chapter 2 manufactured under the responsibility of the respective firms, were delivered under the cover of a release certificate according to the procedure agreed by the Competent Authorities.

 

   

The aircraft conforms, except where indicated in this report, to the definition given by the Airbus configuration data-bases. This includes conformity to the type certificate definition as referenced in AI/EA-S document no. 413.1205/99 issue 02 dated 30 Jul 1999.

 

   

All the required ground tests have been performed and are recorded in the relevant constituent assemblies inspection reports.

 

   

Aircraft weighing is recorded in report reference EDGWX no. RP1024442 dated 16 Aug 2010.

 

Established and Verified on 26 Aug 2010 by     Approved on 26 Aug 2010 by
H. Petersen     M. Thompson


Programme FAL Quality Department

  

Aircraft Conformity Department

 

DUPLICATA    AIRCRAFT INSPECTION REPORT  

AIRCRAFT

A319

  CHAPTER 2   PAGE: 1
AIRBUS INDUSTRIE    CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLIES   MSN: 4403   DATE: 05 AUG 2010  

 

PART NUMBER

  

DESCRIPTION

   SERIAL NUMBER                        
D27310001000AT    SIDESTICK LH    RF    5403   
D27310002000AT    SIDESTICK RH    RF    5403   
D5211200300000    PASSENGER DOOR FRONT LH    HAL    4483   
D5211200300100    PASSENGER DOOR FRONT RH    HAL    4483   
D5211200200000    FRONT LEFT DOOR ARM    HAL    4483   
D5211200200100    FRONT RH DOOR ARM    HAL    4483   
D5241207700000    BOW DOOR FR 3-5    XAC    11710   
D5241207800000    DOOR FR 12-14    XAC    11710   
D5241207900000    DOOR FR 13-15    XAC    11710   
D5241208000000    DOOR FR 21-23    XAC    11710   
D5281016500000    NOSE LANDING GEAR DOOR FWD LH    CQ    11145   
D5281016500100    NOSE LANDING GEAR DOOR FWD RH    CQ    11145   
D5281016600000    NOSE LANDING GEAR DOOR REAR LH    CQ    11145   
D5281016600100    NOSE LANDING GEAR DOOR REAR RH    CQ    11145   
D5237175000600    CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR FRONT    UH    14403   
NA28008-13    NOSE LANDING GEAR : EQUIPPED LEG    MD    B3948   
D9251504800000    115 VU EQUIPPED    PB    12564   
D5237236000600    CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR REAR    UH    14403   
D5227900201200    EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR LH    UH    14403   
D5227900201300    EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR RH    UH    14403   
D5211300300000    PASSENGER DOOR REAR LH    LE    5012   
D5211300200000    REAR LH DOOR ARM    LE    6120   
D5211300300100    PASSENGER DOOR REAR RH    LE    5007   
D5211300200100    REAR RH DOOR ARM    LE    6120   
D5288016500600    MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR LH    FB    5457   
D5288016500700    MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR RH    FB    5462   
D0001039000000    REAR MOV. PYLON FAIRING LH    SC    5421   
4W5198EO1    ENGINE LH    IAE    V15528   
745-6001-575    DEMOUNTABLE POWER PLANT LH    ROH    10369001   
745-4000-503    FAN COWL LH (ENGINE LH)    SBP    7338001   
745-4000-510    FAN COWL RH (ENGINE LH)    SBP    7339001   


745-0002-513    FAN REVERSER LH (ENGINE LH)    ROH    10369001      
745-0002-517    FAN REVERSER RH (ENGINE LH)    ROH    10369001      
745-3400-507    AIR INLET (NOSE COWL) - LH ENGINE    SBP    3743001      
O92918000000    GENER.HARNESS.PYLON LEFT    RK    5403      
D0001039000100    REAR MOV. PYLON FAIRING RH    SC    5421      
4W5198EO1    ENGINE RH    IAE    V15543      
745-6001-575    DEMOUNTABLE POWER PLANT-RH    ROH    10370001      
745-4000-503    FAN COWL LH (ENGINE RH)    SBP    7342001      
745-4000-510    FAN COWL RH (ENGINE RH)    SBP    7343001      
745-0002-515    FAN REVERSER LH (ENGINE RH)    ROH    10370001      
745-0002-519    FAN REVERSER RH (ENGINE RH)    ROH    10370001      
745-3400-507    AIR INLET (NOSE COWL) - RH ENGINE    SBP    3744001      
D92918000001    GENER.HARNESS.PYLON RIGHT    RK    5403      
D5248550000800    ACCESS DOOR LH SECT. 19.1    RU    14400      
D5248570001000    ACCESS DOOR RH SECT. 19.1    RU    14411      
D5775001700438A    SPOILER N 1 LH    SAA    10363      


DUPLICATA    AIRCRAFT INSPECTION REPORT  

AIRCRAFT

A319

  CHAPTER 2   PAGE: 2
AIRBUS INDUSTRIE    CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLIES   MSN: 4403   DATE: 05 AUG 2010  

 

PART NUMBER

  

DESCRIPTION

   SERIAL NUMBER                        
D5775001900438A    SPOILER N 2 LH    SAA    10363   
D5775002000438A    SPOILER N 3 LH    SAA    10363   
D5775002100438A    SPOILER N 4 LH    SAA    10363   
D5775002200438A    SPOILER N 5 LH    SAA    10363   
D5757065005000    INNER FLAP EQUIPPED LH    TB    14403   
D5755100602801    FLAP TRACK N 2 LH    DTL    10143   
D5755100703201    FLAP TRACK N 3 LH    DTL    10146   
D5755101002801    FLAP TRACK N 4 LH    DTL    10144   
D5765000000238A    AILERON LH    SAB    22490   
D5757200100600    FLAP TRACK NO.1 LH    FA    9734   
D5757420201600    OUTER FLAP LH    TB    14403   
201581001    MAIN LANDING GEAR LH    MDL    4403   
D5746091000200    SLAT 1 ASSY LH    SA    5412P   
D5746092000200    SLAT 2 ASSY LH    SA    5409P   
D5746093000400    SLAT 3 ASSY LH    SA    5373P   
D5746094000400    SLAT 4 ASSY LH    SA    5407P   
D5746095000400    SLAT 5 ASSY LH    SA    5409P   
D5775001700538A    SPOILER N 1 RH    SAA    10363   
D5775001900538A    SPOILER N 2 RH    SAA    10363   
D5775002000538A    SPOILER N 3 RH    SAA    10363   
D5775002100538A    SPOILER N 4 RH    SAA    10357   
D5775002200538A    SPOILER N 5 RH    SAA    10363   
D5757065005100    INNER FLAP EQUIPPED RH    TB    14403   
D5755100603001    FLAP TRACK N 2 RH    DTL    10142   
D5755100703401    FLAP TRACK N 3 RH    DTL    10140   
D5755101003001    FLAP TRACK N 4 RH    DTL    10141   
D5765000000338A    AILERON RH    SAB    22493   
D5757200100700    FLAP TRACK NO.1 RH    FA    9735   
D5757420201700    OUTER FLAP RH    TB    14403   
201581002    MAIN LANDING GEAR RH    MDL    4403   
D5746091000300    SLAT 1 ASSY RH    SA    5411P   
D5746092000300    SLAT 2 ASSY RH    SA    5410P   
D5746093000500    SLAT 3 ASSY RH    SA    5408P   
D5746094000500    SLAT 4 ASSY RH    SA    5409P   
D5746095000500    SLAT 5 ASSY RH    SA    5413P   
D0007550400000    VTP TOP COMPLETE    TS    5408   
D5547100400000    VERT. STABILIZER RUDDER    TS    5901   
D2727000104200    VERT. STABILIZER RUDDER CONTROL UNIT    TV    6412   
D5528000200000    HORIZONTAL STABILISER ELEVATOR LH    IC    6870   
D5528000200100    HORIZONTAL STABILISER ELEVATOR RH    IC    6874   


Appendix 4

to Aircraft Lease Agreement

LEASE SUPPLEMENT

(MSN            )

LEASE SUPPLEMENT dated as of             , 20    (this “Lease Supplement”), between CIT AEROSPACE INTERNATIONAL, as Lessor (“Lessor”), and CONCESIONARIA VUELA COMPAÑÍA DE AVIACIÓN, S.A. DE C.V. (D/B/A VOLARIS), as Lessee (“Lessee”).

Lessor and Lessee have previously entered into that certain Aircraft Lease Agreement dated as of 30 November 2009 (the “Lease” and the defined terms therein being hereinafter used with the same meaning). The Lease provides for the execution and delivery of a Lease Supplement substantially in the form hereof for the purpose of leasing the aircraft described below under the Lease as and when delivered by Lessor to Lessee in accordance with the terms thereof.

The Lease and this Lease Supplement relate to the Aircraft as more precisely described below and in the Acceptance Certificate. A counterpart of the Lease is attached hereto and shall be filed together with this Lease Supplement with the Aeronautics Authority.

In consideration of the premises and other good and sufficient consideration, Lessor and Lessee hereby agree as follows:

1. Lessor hereby delivers and leases to Lessee under and pursuant to the Lease and Lessee hereby accepts, acknowledges receipt of possession and leases from Lessor under and pursuant to the Lease the Aircraft described below, together with the Aircraft Documents described in the Agreement (the “Delivered Aircraft”):

 

Aircraft Model:

   Airbus A319-100   

Manufacturer’s Serial Number:

  

 

  

Installed Engines

   Two (2) IAE V2527M-A5 Engines   

Manufacturer’s Serial

  

 

     and   

Numbers:

  

 

  

Mexican Registration Mark

  

 

  

2. The Delivery Date of the Aircraft is the date of this Lease Supplement set forth in the opening paragraph hereof.

3. By execution and delivery of this Lease Supplement, the Delivered Aircraft is and shall be for the Lease Term subject to the Lease.

4. The amount of Basic Rent for the Delivered Aircraft is as set forth in the Lease and the Acceptance Certificate.

 

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LEASE SUPPLEMENT


5. Lessee hereby confirms to Lessor that (i) the Delivered Aircraft and each delivered Engine have been duly marked in accordance with the terms of the Lease, (ii) the Aircraft is insured as required by the Lease, (iii) the representations and warranties of Lessee referred to in Article 9 of the Lease are hereby repeated with effect as of the date first above written, (iv) having inspected the Delivered Aircraft, Lessee acknowledges that the Delivered Aircraft satisfies all conditions required for Lessee’s acceptance of delivery as set forth in the Lease, and (v) the execution and delivery of this Lease Supplement signifies absolute and irrevocable acceptance by Lessee of the Delivered Aircraft for all purposes hereof and of the Lease.

6. THIS LEASE SUPPLEMENT SHALL IN ALL RESPECTS BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED ENTIRELY WITHIN SUCH STATE WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES (OTHER THAN THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5-1401 OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK).

7. This Lease Supplement may be executed in any number of counterparts; each of such counterparts, shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original; and all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same Lease Supplement; provided, that to the extent, if any, that this Lease Supplement 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 Supplement may be created through the transfer or possession of any counterpart other than the “Original”, which shall be identified on the signature page thereof.

8. This Lease Supplement supplements and forms a part of the Lease. The Lease and all Operative Documents, as supplemented hereby, are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed in all respects.

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APPENDIX 4

LEASE SUPPLEMENT


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee have each caused this Lease Supplement to be duly executed by their authorised representatives on the date first above written.

 

CONCESIONARIA VUELA COMPAÑÍA DE AVIACIÓN S.A. DE C.V. (D/B/A VOLARIS)

Lessee

   

CIT AEROSPACE INTERNATIONAL

Lessor

By:          By;     

Name:

         Name:     

Title:

         Title:     
By:             

Name:

            

Title:

            

[MSN            ]

TO THE EXTENT IF ANY THAT THIS DOCUMENT 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 DOCUMENT MAY BE PERFECTED THROUGH THE TRANSFER OR POSSESSION OF ANY ORIGINAL OR COPY HEREOF OTHER THAN THAT MARKED “CHATTEL PAPER ORIGINAL”.

 

   App 4-3   

APPENDIX 4

LEASE SUPPLEMENT


CHATTEL PAPER ORIGINAL

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee have each caused this Lease Supplement to be duly executed by their authorised representatives on the date first above written.

 

CONCESIONARIA VUELA COMPAÑÍA DE

AVIACIÓN S.A. DE C.V. (D/B/A VOLARIS)

Lessee

   

CIT AEROSPACE INTERNATIONAL

Lessor

By:          By:     

Name:

         Name:     

Title:

         Title:     
By:             

Name:

            

Title:

            

[MSN            ]

TO THE EXTENT IF ANY THAT THIS DOCUMENT 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 DOCUMENT MAY BE PERFECTED THROUGH THE TRANSFER OR POSSESSION OF ANY ORIGINAL OR COPY HEREOF OTHER THAN THAT MARKED “CHATTEL PAPER ORIGINAL”.

 

   App 4-4   

APPENDIX 4

LEASE SUPPLEMENT


Appendix 5

to Aircraft Lease Agreement

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

This Participation Agreement is made as of this             day of             20    (the “Participation Agreement”)

BETWEEN

C.I.T. LEASING CORPORATION, a corporation organised and existing under the laws of Delaware, whose address and principal place of business is at 505 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10017 (“Buyer”), and

CONCESIONARIA VUELA COMPAÑÍA DE AVIACIÓN, S.A. DE C.V. (D/B/A VOLARIS), a company organised and existing under the laws of the United Mexican States, whose address and principal place of business is at Prolongacion Paseo de la Reform No. 490, Piso 1, Colonia Santa Fe Peña Blanca, C.P. 01210, México, D.F. (“Lessee”).

RECITALS

(A) Pursuant to the Airbus A320 Family and A350 Purchase Agreement dated as of August 17, 2005 between CIT Leasing and Airbus S.A.S. (“Airbus”), as further amended (the “Purchase Agreement”), Buyer has agreed to purchase from Airbus certain Airbus A319-100 aircraft, including the aircraft bearing as of today manufacturer’s serial number [ ] and scheduled for delivery in the month of August 2010 (the “Aircraft”);

(B) Pursuant to a purchase agreement assignment to be entered into between Buyer and CIT Aerospace International, an Irish unlimited company with its registered office at 1 Stokes Place, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, Ireland (“Lessor”) and to be consented to by Airbus, Buyer will assign certain of its rights, title and interests with respect to the Aircraft to Lessor (including, without limitation the right to take title to the Aircraft);

(C) Pursuant to the Aircraft Lease Agreement between Lessor and Lessee dated as of 30 November 2009 (the “Lease Agreement”), Lessor has agreed to lease the Aircraft to Lessee;

(D) Buyer and Lessee have agreed to enter into this Participation Agreement.

IT IS NOW HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

1. Authorisation.

(a) Delivery: Buyer hereby authorises Lessee to inspect, pursuant to Clause 7.1 of the Purchase Agreement, a copy of which is attached in Appendix 3 hereto, the manufacture of the Aircraft and the materials and parts thereto, and to attend and observe the acceptance tests of the Aircraft referred to in Clause 8.1 of the Purchase Agreement, a copy of which is attached in Appendix 3 hereto.

(b) Customer Support: Buyer hereby authorises Lessee to receive pursuant to Clause 14 of the Purchase Agreement the technical publications set forth in Appendix 2 hereto (collectively the “Customer Support”).

 

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APPENDIX 5

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT


2. Effectivity of Participation Agreement. This Participation Agreement shall be effective from the date hereof until the earliest to occur of (i) receipt by Airbus of written notice from Buyer of the occurrence of an Event of Default as defined in the Lease Agreement, or (ii) the term of the Lease Agreement expires, or (iii) the Lease Agreement is otherwise terminated for any reason, or (iv) the Purchase Agreement (as it relates to the Aircraft) is terminated, or (v) the transfer of title to the Aircraft by Airbus to Buyer or its assignee. Notice of the expiration or termination of the Lease Agreement will be given in writing by Buyer to Airbus (with a copy to Lessee) and notice of the termination of the Purchase Agreement (as it relates to the Aircraft) will be given in writing by Buyer or Lessor to Lessee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Clauses 3(a) and (b) hereof (and any other Clauses contained herein that are necessary to give continued effect to Clauses 3(a) and (b)) shall continue to be effective after, and shall survive the termination of, this Participation Agreement.

3. Conditions of Participation. This Participation Agreement is made subject to the following conditions:

(a) Lessee hereby agrees to be bound by and to comply with Clauses 7.2 and 8.5 of the Purchase Agreement, copies of which are attached in Appendix 3 hereto, to the extent of (A) injury to or death of any Lessee representative, (B) loss or damage to property of any Lessee representatives and (C) liabilities, damages, losses, costs and expenses of Airbus and its associated subcontractors, officers, agents and employees arising out of or caused by the willful misconduct or gross negligence of Lessee’s representatives, as if Lessee had been named “Buyer” of the Aircraft under such agreement.

(b) So long as this Participation Agreement is in full force and effect, Lessee and not Buyer will be responsible for the liabilities and obligations set forth in clause 3(a) above.

(c) For the avoidance of doubt, even while this Participation Agreement in full force and effect, Buyer, to the exclusion of Lessee, will remain responsible for compliance with Clauses 7.2 and 8.5 of the Purchase Agreement to the extent of (i) injury to or death of any Buyer representative, (ii) loss or damage to property of any Buyer representative and (iii) liabilities, damages, losses, costs and expenses of Airbus and its associated subcontractors, officers, agents and employees arising out of or caused by the willful misconduct or gross negligence of Buyer’s representatives.

(d) Except with respect to events occurring prior to termination of the Participation Agreement, upon termination of this Participation Agreement, Buyer shall once again be bound by Clauses 7.2 and 8.5 of the Purchase Agreement with respect to the Aircraft.

(e) Other than with respect to the obligations assumed by Lessee under this Participation Agreement as set forth in clause 3(a) above, Buyer shall remain fully bound by all provisions of the Purchase Agreement.

(f) Nothing contained herein shall subject Airbus to any liability or additional obligations whatsoever to which it would not otherwise be subject under the Purchase Agreement or, except to the extent set forth in clauses 3(a) and (b) above, modify in any respect whatsoever its contractual rights under the said Purchase Agreement.

(g) Lessee shall not be appointed as Buyer’s agent and shall not be permitted to act on behalf or in place of Buyer without the express written authorisation of Buyer and nothing contained herein shall be construed as to give such authorisation.

 

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APPENDIX 5

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT


4. Notification.

(a) This Participation Agreement shall be notified to Airbus by courier service promptly after the execution hereof. Airbus shall not be deemed to have received notice of any of the provisions hereof prior to receipt of notice as provided in this clause 4(a) in the form of Appendix 1 hereto. Upon receipt of such notice, Airbus shall promptly countersign and return such acknowledgment to Buyer, as set out in Appendix 1 hereto.

(b) On termination of this Participation Agreement as provided in clause 2 hereof, Buyer shall promptly notify Airbus thereof in writing, addressed as aforesaid. Airbus shall not be deemed to have knowledge of any change in the authority of Buyer or Lessee, as the case may be, or of an Event of Default or the expiration or termination of the term of the Lease Agreement until Airbus has received notice thereof in writing, addressed as aforesaid.

(c) All notices and requests required or authorised under this Participation Agreement shall be given in writing either by personal delivery to a responsible officer of the party to whom the same is given or by internationally recognised courier service or by telecopy directed as set forth below:

Buyer shall be addressed at:

C.I.T. Leasing Corporation

11 West 42nd Street, 12th Floor

New York, New York 10036

Attention:             Chief Counsel — Transportation Finance

Telephone:           +1 (212) 461 5507

Telecopy:             +1 (212) 461 5402

Lessee shall be addressed at:

Concesionaria Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A. de C.V

Prolongación Paseo de la Reforma No. 490

Piso 1

Colonia Santa Fe Peña Blanca

C.P. 01210

México, D.F.

Attention: Director Jurídico

Telephone: +52 (55) 5261-6412

Telecopy: +52 (55) 5211 9613

Airbus shall be addressed at:

Airbus S.A.S.

1 Rond-Point Maurice Bellonte

31707 Blagnac Cedex, France

Attention: V.P. Contracts

Telecopy: +33 5 61 93 49 81

or at such other address or to such other person as the party receiving the notice or request may designate from time to time.

 

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APPENDIX 5

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT


Such notice or request shall be deemed to be effective in the case of (i) personal delivery, on the date upon which personally delivered, (ii) delivery by courier, on the date of receipt or (iii) telecopy transmission, on the date of confirmation of successful transmission.

5. Further Assurances. Both parties hereto agree that from time to time after the execution and delivery of this Participation Agreement, the parties will, at their own cost, promptly and duly execute and deliver such further documents and instruments and take such further actions which may be necessary in order to effectuate fully the intent and purposes of; and the transactions contemplated by, this Participation Agreement.

6. Modification, Revision and Substitution of Entitlement. For the avoidance of doubt, Lessee agrees that it will not, and does not have the power to enter into any agreement that would amend, modify, supplement, rescind, cancel or terminate the Purchase Agreement without the prior written consent of Buyer and Airbus. Lessee further agrees that it will not assign or delegate to any third party the rights granted to it, or the performance of the obligations imposed on it, under this Participation Agreement without the prior consent of Buyer and Airbus, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Nothing contained herein shall be interpreted to limit, or restrict in any manner, the right or obligation of Buyer to perform its obligations or exercise its rights under the Purchase Agreement with respect to the manufacture or delivery of the Aircraft.

7. Confidential Treatment. Lessee agrees that it will not disclose, directly or indirectly, any of the terms of this Participation Agreement and/or the Purchase Agreement to any third party without the prior written consent of Buyer and Airbus except (a) as required by applicable law or governmental regulation or (b) to Lessee’s professional advisors. Any disclosure as contemplated by clause (b) of the preceding sentence shall include a requirement that the entity to which such information is disclosed shall be subject to obligations of non-disclosure substantially the same as those contained herein.

8. Amendments. This Participation Agreement shall not be amended, modified supplemented or terminated except in a writing signed by each party hereto and acknowledged by Airbus.

9. Counterparts. This Participation Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument.

10. Severability. The covenants, warranties, representations and agreements contained herein are separate and severable and the invalidity or unenforceability of any one or more such covenants, warranties, representations or agreements shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other covenant, warranty, representation or agreement contained herein.

11. Entire Agreement. This Participation Agreement constitutes, on and as of the date hereof, the entire agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and all prior or other contemporaneous understanding or agreements, whether written or oral, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof are hereby superseded in their entireties.

12. Assignment. The rights and obligations under this Participation Agreement are personal to the parties and shall not be assigned, transferred, sold or otherwise disposed of by either of the parties hereto.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction. This Participation Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of New York. The parties hereto irrevocably agree that the federal or state courts located in the Borough of Manhattan, New York City, New York shall have jurisdiction to settle any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement.

 

   App 5-4   

APPENDIX 5

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Participation Agreement to be execute on their behalf by their duly authorised representatives.

 

C.I.T. LEASING CORPORATION         CONCESIONARIA VUELA COMPAÑÍA DE
AVIACIÓN S.A. DE C.V. (D/B/A VOLARIS)
By:  

 

      By:   

 

Name:  

 

      Name:   

 

Title:  

 

      Title:   

 

        By:   

 

        Name:   

 

        Title:   

 

 

   App 5-5   

APPENDIX 5

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT


APPENDIX 1

 

BY COURIER    Date:             ,             

AIRBUS S.A.S.

1 Rond-Point Maurice Bellonte

31707 Blagnac Cedex, France

Attention:             V.P. Contracts

Fax:                       +33 5 61 93 49 81

 

Re: C.I.T. Leasing Corporation / Concesionaria Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A. de (d/b/a Volaris): Participation Agreement

Dear Sirs,

Pursuant to Clause 4(a) of the Participation Agreement between C.I.T. Leasing Corporation and Concesionaria Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A. de C.V. (d/b/a Volaris) dated as of             20        , we advise you that, pursuant to the Participation Agreement (a copy of which is attached hereto), Concesionaria Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A. de C.V. (d/b/a Volaris) has been authorised by Buyer to participate with respect to the production, testing and delivery of the Aircraft. This authorisation shall be effective on acknowledgment of this letter by you.

We confirm for your benefit the provisions of Clauses 3(c), 3(d), 3(e) and 3(f) contained therein.

 

Yours faithfully

 

for and on behalf of
C.I.T. Leasing Corporation

cc: Concesionaria Vuela Compañía de Aviación S.A. de C.V. (d/b/a Volaris)

Airbus S.A.S. confirms receipt of this

notice and agrees to the terms of Clause 3

of the Participation Agreement.

 

By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

 

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APPENDIX 5

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT


APPENDIX 2

TECHNICAL PUBLICATION

As listed in Exhibits             and             to the Purchase Agreement and set forth on the following             (    ) pages.

 

   App 5-7   

APPENDIX 5

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT


APPENDIX 3

Copies of Clauses 7.1, 7.2, 8.1 and 8.5 of the Purchase Agreement

 

   App 5-8   

APPENDIX 5

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT


Appendix 6A

to Aircraft Lease Agreement

LESSOR’S CONDITIONS PRECEDENT POST-DELIVERY ITEMS

Airbus A319-100

MSN             

Lease Execution Date: 30 November 2009

Scheduled Delivery Date: August 2010

 

Item
No.

  

Description

  

Date Due

   Status
1.    Chattel Paper Original of Lease (ONE COPY ONLY - DELIVERED TO LESSOR)    Lease Execution Date   
2.    Lease Agreement, with Lessee’s signatures ratified before notary public    Lease Execution Date   
3.    Participation Agreement    Lease Execution Date   
4.    Guarantee, with Guarantor’s signatures ratified before notary public    Lease Execution Date   
5.    Opinion of Lessee’s counsel as of the Lease Execution Date in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Lessor    Lease Execution Date   
6.    Opinion of Guarantor’s counsel as of the Lease Execution Date in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Lessor    Lease Execution Date   
7.    Powers of Attorney evidencing the appointment of Lessee’s and Guarantor’s Agent for Service of Process pursuant to Section 26.3 of the Lease and Section 15 of the Guarantee, respectively, together with Powers of Attorney evidencing such appointment duly notarised under and pursuant to Mexican Law    Lease Execution Date   
8.    Written evidence of company action authorising Lessee’s lease of the Aircraft and execution, delivery and performance of the Lease    Seven (7) Business Days after Lease Execution   
9.    Written evidence of company action authorising Guarantor’s execution, delivery and performance of the Guarantee    Seven (7) Business Days after Lease   

 

   App 6-1   

APPENDIX 6

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT/POST-DELIVERY ITEMS


Item
No.

  

Description

  

Date Due

   Status
10.    Incumbency Certificate of person or persons authorised to execute the Lease and related Operative Documents on behalf of Lessee    Seven (7) Business Days after Lease Execution   
11.    Incumbency Certificate of person or persons authorised to execute the Guarantee on behalf of Guarantor    Seven (7) Business Days after Lease Execution   
12.    Security Deposit installment of ***** due under Section 2.2 of Appendix 2B    04 January 2010   
13.    Pledge Agreements as required under Sections 4.2 and 13.3(a)(i)    Ten (10) Business Days prior to the Scheduled Delivery Date   
14.    Such financial information concerning each of Lessee and Guarantor and other documents and matters incident to the foregoing as Lessor may reasonably request, all in form reasonably satisfactory to Lessor    Ten (10) Business Days prior to the Scheduled Delivery Date   
15.    Power of Attorney evidencing the authority of Lessees representatives designated to accept delivery of the Aircraft and execute the Lease Supplement and Acceptance Certificate on behalf of Lessee at Delivery, duly notarised under and pursuant to Mexican Law    Five (5) Business Days prior to the Scheduled Delivery Date   
16.    Letter of Undertaking executed by independent aircraft insurance brokers and, if applicable, reinsurance brokers, each acceptable to Lessor, together with certificates of insurance and, if applicable, reinsurance, evidencing the insurances required to be maintained by Lessee under the Lease    Five (5) Business Days prior to the Scheduled Delivery Date   
17.    Application for Registration of the Aircraft with the DGAC duly executed by Lessee, together with the Lease and all other relevant Operative Documents to be recorded thereunder and Spanish translations thereof, certified by court-approved translator    Five (5) Business Days prior to the Scheduled Delivery Date   
18.    Evidence of Lessee having registered as Transacting User Entity (“TUE”) with the IR and provision of the DGAC access codes necessary in order to complete the appropriate IR registrations. In connection with the foregoing, Lessor shall cooperate with Lessee to obtain the DGAC access codes and shall provide Lessee with such documents as Lessee may reasonably request in connection with the foregoing.    Five (5) Business Days prior to the Scheduled Delivery Date   
19.    First payment of Basic Rent in accordance with Section 3.2 of the Lease    One (1) Business Day prior to the Scheduled Delivery Date   
20.    Security Deposit balance payment due under Section 2.3 of Appendix 2B    One (1) Business Day prior to the Scheduled Delivery Date   

 

***** Confidential portions of the material have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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APPENDIX 6

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT/POST-DELIVERY ITEMS


Item
No.

  

Description

  

Date Due

   Status
21.    Acceptance Certificate    Delivery Date   
22.    Chattel Paper Original of Lease Supplement (ONE COPY ONLY – DELIVERED TO LESSOR)    Delivery Date   
23.    Lease Supplement, with Lessee’s signatures ratified before notary public    Delivery Date   
24.    Certificate of Airworthiness for Export for the Aircraft issued by the EASA / LBA    Delivery Date   
25.    Copy of Lessee’s Air Operator’s Certificate issued by the Aeronautics Authority    Delivery Date   
26.    Copy of provisional Certificate of Registration for the Aircraft    Delivery Date   
27.    Evidence of Registration of the Aircraft, the Lease and related interests with the IR    Delivery Date   
28.    An opinion in form acceptable to Lessor from Lessor’s special counsel in the State of Registration confirming, among other things the due and proper registration of the Aircraft in the State of Registration and with the IR.    Delivery Date   
29.    An irrevocable power of attorney executed by Lessee in a form prescribed by Lessor, appointing Lessor or any other Person selected by Lessor as attorney-in-fact for Lessee to take all necessary actions on behalf of Lessee to obtain possession of and to remove the Aircraft from the jurisdiction of the State of Registration and from any other jurisdiction where the Aircraft may be located and/or registered and to de-register the Aircraft from the Register upon the cancellation, termination, or expiration of this Lease    Delivery Date   
30.    A duly executed irrevocable De-Registration and Export Request Authorisation (IDERA) for filing with the IR    Delivery Date   
31.    Letters addressed (1) to air traffic control authority in the State of Registration, (2) in blank to relevant air traffic control authorities and airport authorities where Lessee operates or intends to operate the Aircraft and (3) to Eurocontrol (if the Aircraft is operated to or over Europe), authorising the recipient to issue to Lessor, upon Lessor’s request made from time to time, a statement of account of all sums due by Lessee to the authority with request to the Aircraft and which letters shall survive the cancellation, termination and expiration of the Lease    Delivery Date   
32.    A certificate of an officer of Lessee regarding use of aircraft, in form and substance satisfactory to Lessor, and/or an Irish Revenue Form VAT 60B (or applicable successor form) with respect to the Lease, as requested by Lessor, to enable Lessor to comply with applicable Laws relating to VAT    Delivery Date   
33.    Follow up opinion of Lessee’s counsel in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Lessor    Delivery Date   
34.    Such other certificates, documents, opinions and agreements relating to the transactions contemplated by or related to this Lease and the other Operative Documents, as may be necessary or reasonably requested by Lessor    Delivery Date   
35.    Copy of permanent Certificate of Registration for the Aircraft showing due registration in the name of Lessor as owner and lessor and Lessee as lessee    Ninety (90) days following the Delivery Date   

 

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APPENDIX 6

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT/POST-DELIVERY ITEMS


Appendix 6B

to Aircraft Lease Agreement

LESSEE’S CONDITIONS PRECEDENT / POST-DELIVERY ITEMS

Airbus A319-100

MSN             

Lease Execution Date: 30 November 2009

Scheduled Delivery Date: August 2010

 

Item
No.

  

Description

  

Date Due

   Status
1.    Lease Agreement    Lease Execution Date   
2.    Power of Attorney evidencing the authority of Lessor’s representatives designated to execute the Lease and the Lease Supplement on behalf of Lessor    Lease Execution Date   
3.    Lease Supplement    Delivery Date   
4.    Certificate of Airworthiness for Export for the Aircraft issued by the EASA/LBA    Delivery Date   
5.    Assignment of Warranties (Airframe) substantially in the form appearing in Appendix 8    Delivery Date   
6.    Consent to Assignment of Warranties (Airframe) substantially in the form appearing in Appendix 8    Delivery Date   
7.    Assignment of Warranties and Product Support (Engines) substantially in the form appearing in Appendix 8    Delivery Date   
8.    Notice to Engine Manufacturer of Assignment of Warranties and Product Support (Engines) substantially in the form appearing in Appendix 8    Delivery Date   

 

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APPENDIX 6

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT/POST-DELIVERY ITEMS


Appendix 7 to

Aircraft Lease Agreement

RETURN ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE

CIT Aerospace International (“Lessor”) hereby acknowledges, pursuant to the Aircraft Lease Agreement made between Lessor and Concesionaria Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A. de C.V. (d/b/a Volaris) (“Lessee”) dated as of 30 November 2009 (the “Lease”), that on this              day of                      20    , at         :            GMT it has received from Lessee possession of the following Aircraft. Capitalised terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given such terms in the Lease.

 

1.      Aircraft Details

(a)    Airframe

Aircraft Model:                                    Airbus A319-100

Manufacturer’s Serial Number:                                                          

Airframe Maintenance Status:

Total Flight Hours:                             

Total Cycles:                             

Total Flight Hours Since Last 6 Year HMV Check:                             

Total Cycles Since Last 6 Year HMV Check:                             

Date Last 6 Year HMV Check Accomplished:                             

Total Flight Hours Since Last 12 Year HMV Check:                             

Total Cycles Since Last 12 Year HMV Check:                             

Date Last 12 Year HMV Check Accomplished:                             

Total Flight Hours Since Last C-Check:                             

Total Cycles Since Last C-Check:                             

Date Last C-Check Accomplished:                             

(b)    Engines (Installed)

Engine Type                                                     IAE V2527M-A5

Manufacturer’s Serial                                                                  and

Numbers:                                                                                                    

Maximum Takeoff Thrust                                                        lbs.

Rating:

 

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RETURN ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE


Engines Maintenance Status:

Position 1

ESN:                                     

Total Flight Hour                                     

Total Cycles:                                     

Total Flight Hours Since Last Engine Restoration:                                     

Total Cycles Since Last Engine Restoration:                                     

Date of Last Engine Restoration:                                     

Position 2

ESN:                                     

Total Flight Hours:                                     

Total Cycles:                                     

Total Flight Hours Since Last Engine Restoration:                                     

Total Cycles Since Last Engine Restoration:                                     

Date of Last Engine Restoration:                                     

(c)    APU (Installed)

APU Manufacturer & Model:                                     

Manufacturer’s Serial Number:                                      and

                                                                                              

APU Maintenance Status:                                     

Total APU Hours:                                     

Total APU Cycles:                                     

Total APU Hours Since Last Overhaul:                                     

Total APU Cycles Since Last Overhaul:                                     

Date of Last Overhaul:                                     

(d)    Landing Gear (Installed)

Manufacturer’s Serial Numbers                            Left Main:                         

Right Main:                         

Nose:                         

Landing Gear Maintenance Status

Left Main

Total Flight Hours:                         

Total Cycles:                         

Total Flight Hours Since Last Overhaul:                         

Total Cycles Since Last Overhaul:                         

Date of Last Overhaul:                         

 

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RETURN ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE


Right Main

Total Flight Hours:                         

Total Cycles:                         

Total Flight Hours Since Last Overhaul:                         

Total Cycles Since Last Overhaul:                         

Date of Last Overhaul:                         

Nose

Total Flight Hours:                         

Total Cycles:                         

Total Flight Hours Since Last Overhaul:                         

Total Cycles Since Last Overhaul:                         

Date of Last Overhaul:                         

 

(e)    Interior Configuration

   

Seating

 

 

 

Lavatories

 

 

 

Galleys

 

 

 

Passenger Service Units

 

 

 

PSIU

 

 

 

 

(f)     Aircraft Documents and Other Equipment

As described in Attachment 1 to this Return Acceptance Certificate.

(g)    Fuel On Board

                                                         kgs.

 

2. Maintenance Reserves (check one)

             There are no claims for reimbursement from the Maintenance Reserves outstanding and unpaid as of the date hereof.

or

             Claims for reimbursement from the Maintenance Reserves are outstanding as of the date hereof and are itemised or otherwise described in Attachment [        ] hereto.

 

3. Return Acceptance

The Aircraft and Aircraft Documents are hereby accepted by Lessor for return under the Lease subject to (i) the provisions of the Lease and (ii) the correction by Lessee (or procurement by Lessee at Lessee’s cost) within          days following the date hereof of the discrepancies specified in Attachment 3 hereto.

 

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APPENDIX 7

RETURN ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE


4. Termination of Lease

Subject to the following paragraph, the Lease is hereby terminated without prejudice to Lessee’s continuing obligations and Lessor’s continuing rights under the Lease.

 

5. Lessee’s Representations and Warranties

Lessee represents and warrants that during the Lease Term all maintenance and repairs to the Aircraft and each Item of Equipment were performed in accordance with the requirements of the Lease.

 

6. Governing Law

THIS RETURN ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE SHALL IN ALL RESPECTS BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED ENTIRELY WITHIN SUCH STATE WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES (OTHER THAN THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5-1401 OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK).

 

   App 7-4   

APPENDIX 7

RETURN ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee have each caused this Return Acceptance Certificate to be duly executed by their authorised representatives on the date first above written.

 

CONCESIONARIA VUELA COMPAÑÍA DE

AVIACIÓN, S.A. DE C.V. (D/B/A VOLARIS)

Lessee

   

CIT AEROSPACE INTERNATIONAL

Lessor

By:  

 

    By:  

 

Name:  

 

    Name:  

 

Title:  

 

    Title:  

 

By:  

 

     
Name:  

 

     
Title:  

 

     
[MSN                          ]      

 

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RETURN ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE


Attachment 1 to Return Acceptance Certificate

Aircraft Documents and Equipment Inventory

Aircraft Documents

 

  1.                                                              

 

  2.                                                              

 

      

 

      

 

      

Aircraft Manuals

 

  1.                                                              

 

  2.                                                              

 

      

 

      

 

      

Loose Equipment

 

  1.                                                              

 

  2.                                                              

 

      

 

      

 

      

Avionics Inventory

 

  1.                                                              

 

  2.                                                              

 

      

 

      

 

      

Engine Life Limited Parts Status

Engine Serial Number: [            ]

Engine Serial Number: [            ]

 

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APPENDIX 7

RETURN ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE


Attachment 2 to Return Acceptance Certificate

Maintenance Reserve Claims Outstanding at Return

[Write “None” if there are no claims outstanding]

 

Type of Work

  

Service Provider

  

Invoice Amount

—  

   —      —  

 

   App 7-7   

APPENDIX 7

RETURN ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE


Attachment 3 to Return Acceptance Certificate

Aircraft Discrepancies

[Write “None” if there are no Aircraft Discrepancies]

 

   App 7-8   

APPENDIX 7

RETURN ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE


Appendix 8

to Aircraft Lease Agreement

FORMS

 

Form 1    Form of Aircraft Utilisation Report
Form 2    Form of Quiet Enjoyment Letter
Form 3    Form of Recognition of Rights (Engines)
Form 4    Maintenance Status Report
Form 5    Reserved
Form 6    Form of ATC Authorisation Letter
Form 7    Form of Lease Termination Agreement
Form 8    Form of Assignment and Consent — Warranties (Airframe)
Form 9    Form of Assignment and Consent — Warranties (Engines)

 

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APPENDIX 8

FORMS


Form 1

Form of Aircraft Utilisation Report

UTILISATION REPORT

Lessee: Concesionaria Vuela Compañía de Aviación S.A. de C.V. (d/b/a Volaris)

Date of Report:                      20    

Report Period:                      20     through                      20    

General Information

 

Aircraft Model: Airbus A319-100      Engine Type: IAE V2527M-A5
Airframe Serial Number:                                             Lease Engine 1 Serial Number:                           
Lease APU Serial Number:                                        Lease Engine 2 Serial Number:                           
Lease Nose Landing Gear S/N:                                 Lease Left Main Gear S/N:                                 
     Lease Right Main Gear S/N:                               
Installed 1 Engine S/N:                                             Installed 2 Engine S/N:                                            
Installed APU S/N:                                                    Installed Nose Landing Gear S/N:                         
Installed Left Main Gear S/N:                                 Installed Right Main Gear S/N:                               

Utilisation Information – Airframe

 

Airframe Flight Hours:                                             Airframe Cycles:                                                      
Airframe Total FHSN:                                              Airframe Total CSN:                                              
Airframe Base:                                                            Airframe Status:                                                      
     [In Service; Check; etc.]

Utilisation Information –Engines

Lease Engine 1 – Serial Number                         

 

FH During Report Period:                                 Cycles During Report Period:                       
FH:Cycle Utilisation Ratio:     :1      Cycles Since New:                                         
FH Since New:                                                  Cycles Since Restoration:                             
FH Since Restoration:                                     Installed On MSN:                                         
Airframe Position:                                           Airframe Reg’n Mark:                                   
Airframe Owner (if not Owner):                                                                                                                                         

 

Removed From Service:                          (Date)

     Current Location:                         

Reason for Removal:                                                                                                                                                                

 

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FORMS


Lease Engine 2 – Serial Number                         

 

FH During Report Period:                                            Cycles During Report Period:                                   
FH:Cycle Utilisation Ratio:       :1   Cycles Since New:                                                      
FH Since New:                                                             Cycles Since Restoration:                                         
FH Since Restoration:                                                 Installed On MSN:                                                      
Airframe Position:                                                         Airframe Reg’n Mark:                                                  
Airframe Owner (if not Owner):                                                                                                                                            
Removed From Service:                  (Date)   Current Location:                                                        

Reason for Removal:                                                                                                                                                             

Installed Engine 1 – Serial Number                          (if not Lease Engine)

 

Engine Owner:                                              

   Airframe Position:                                                  

Installed Engine 2 – Serial Number                          (if not Lease Engine)

 

Engine Owner:                                              

   Airframe Position:                                                    

Utilisation Information –APU

Lease APU – S/N                     

 

APU Hours During Report Period:                            APU Cycles During Report Period:                         
APU Hours Since New:                                            APU Cycles Since New:                                            
APU Hours Since Overhaul:                                    APU Cycles Since Overhaul:                                    
Installed On MSN:                                                     Removed From Service:                                 (Date)
Airframe Reg’n Mark:                                                 Current Location:                                                        
Airframe Owner (if not Owner):                                                                                                                                      
Reason for Removal:                                                                                                                                                            

Installed APU – Serial Number                          (if not Lease APU)

 

APU Owner:                                                  

Utilisation Information – Landing Gear

Lease Nose Landing Gear – S/N                         

 

   App 8-3   

APPENDIX 8

FORMS


FH During Report Period:                                            Cycles During Report Period:                                         
FH Since New:                                                               Cycles Since New:                                                            
FH Since Overhaul:                                                       Cycles Since Overhaul:                                                      
Removed From Service:                                  (Date)   Current Location:                                                              
Reason for Removal:                                                                                                                                                                    
Installed Nose Landing Gear — S/N             (if not Lease Nose Landing Gear)
NLG Owner:                                                                  
Lease Left Main Landing Gear — S/N             
FH During Report Period:                                            Cycles During Report Period:                                         
FH Since New:                                                              FH Since Restoration:                                                      
Cycles Since New:                                                       Cycles Since Restoration:                                               
Removed From Service:                                (Date)   Current Location:                                                            
Reason for Removal:                                                                                                                                                                    
Installed Left Main Landing Gear — S/N             (if not Lease Left Main Landing Gear)
Left MLG Owner:                                                      
Lease Right Main Landing Gear — S/N             
FH During Report Period:                                          Cycles During Report Period:                                         
FH Since New:                                                             FH Since Restoration:                                                      
Cycles Since New:                                                       Cycles Since Restoration:                                                
Removed From Service:                                (Date)   Current Location:                                                            
Reason for Removal:                                                                                                                                                                    
Installed Right Main Landing Gear — S/N             (if not Lease Left Main Landing Gear)
Right MLG Owner:                                                    

 

  

CONCESIONARIA VUELA COMPAÑÍA DE

AVIACIÓN, S.A. DE C.V. (D/B/A VOLARIS)

 

  

 

(Name)

  

 

(Title)

  

 

(Date)

 

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APPENDIX 8

FORMS


Form 2

Form of Quiet Enjoyment Letter

 

To:

   [•]

Dated:

   [•]

 

Airbus A319-100, msn [•], registration mark [•] (the “Aircraft”) and the Aircraft Lease Agreement dated as of 30 November 2009 between CIT Aerospace International (“Lessor”) and Concesionaria Vuela Compañía de Aviación S.A. de C.V. (d/b/a Volaris) (“Lessee”) relating to the Aircraft (the “Lease”)

Dear Sirs

1. Capitalised terms in this letter have the meanings given to them in the Lease.

2. Pursuant to Section 10.2(b) of the Lease, we confirm to you that neither we nor any person lawfully claiming through us will interfere with the quiet possession and use of the Aircraft by Lessee or any Permitted Sublessee throughout the Lease Term so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.

3. The foregoing undertaking is not to be construed as restricting our rights to dispose of the Aircraft in certain circumstances to such persons and on such terms as we consider appropriate, subject to any applicable provisions of the Lease and/or the Acknowledgement. However, if we become entitled to exercise such rights during the Lease Term and provided that no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing we will dispose of the Aircraft expressly subject to and in accordance with the provisions of the Lease provided that the purchaser issues an undertaking to you that it will not interfere with the quiet possession and use of the Aircraft by you throughout the remaining term of the Lease and will be bound by the terms of the Lease as if named as Lessor thereunder.

4. To the extent we receive any funds as Security Deposits and/or Maintenance Reserves we will hold, apply, retain and return such amounts as provided in the Lease and in exercising our right under or in respect of the Lease, we shall be bound by the terms and conditions thereof.

5. THIS LETTER SHALL IN ALL RESPECTS BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, U.S.A. APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED ENTIRELY WITHIN SUCH STATE WITHOUT REGARD FOR CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES (OTHER THAN THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5-1401 OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK).

 

[                                                             ]

By:

 

 

Name:

 

 

Title:

 

 

 

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FORMS


Form 3

Form of Recognition of Rights (Engines)

[ON THE LETTERHEAD OF THE OWNER/LESSOR/SECURED PARTY

OF THE AIRFRAME ON WHICH THE ENGINE IS BEING INSTALLED

[INSERT DATE]

CIT Aerospace International

3 George’s Dock

IFSC

Dublin 1

Ireland

Attention: Chief Counsel

 

Re: Acknowledgment of ownership of and waiver of lien interest in one (1) IAE V2527M-A5 Aircraft Engine Bearing Manufacturer’s Serial Number                      (the “Engine”)

Dear Sirs:

The undersigned,             (“Secured Party”), is the legal and beneficial owner of one (1) Airbus A3[    ]-[    ] aircraft bearing manufacturer’s serial number [            ] and [            ] registration mark [            ] (“Secured Aircraft”), which aircraft is on lease to Concesionaria Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A. de C.V. (d/b/a Volaris) (“Lessee”). [NOTE: PROVIDE ALTERNATE STATEMENT FOR SECURED PARTY’S INTEREST AND/OR LESSOR’S INTEREST AS NECESSARY]

We understand that, pursuant to an aircraft lease agreement dated 30 November 2009 (“Aircraft Lease”) between CIT Aerospace International, as lessor (“CIT”) and Lessee; you are the owner of and have leased one (1) Airbus A319-100 aircraft bearing manufacturer’s serial number [            ] and Mexican registration mark [            ] to Lessee and which lease includes the lease of one (1) IAE V2527M-A5 aircraft engine bearing manufacturer’s serial number [            ] (the “Leased Engine”). We have been advised by Lessee that it desires to install the Leased Engine on the Secured Aircraft.

At the request of Lessee and for its benefit and the benefit of CIT, Secured Party hereby (i) acknowledges and agrees that CIT is the owner and lessor to Lessee of the Leased Engine under the Aircraft Lease, (ii) agrees that Secured Party has not acquired or claimed nor will it acquire or claim, and hereby waives, releases and renounces any right, title or interest in the Leased Engine by reason of the Leased Engine being installed on the Secured Aircraft at any time and that the foregoing shall apply notwithstanding any contrary laws of accession, or the like, which may from time to time be enacted or in effect in any jurisdiction where the Leased Engine and/or Secured Aircraft may be located, and the same are expressly waived by Secured Party hereby, (iii) agrees not to impede or interfere with the exercise by CIT of its rights and remedies to regain possession of the Leased Engine pursuant to the Aircraft Lease, (iv) agrees that the foregoing acknowledgements and agreements of Secured Party shall inure to the benefit of CIT’s successors and assigns, and (v) if requested by CIT, consents to and agrees to cooperate with CIT (at no cost to Secured Party) in connection with the filing of any notices and registrations, in

 

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FORMS


form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Secured Party, of CIT’s interest in the Leased Engine with the applicable governmental authorities in the country of registration of the Secured Aircraft, the country of Lessee’s organisation and such other jurisdiction as CIT may deem appropriate and, if applicable, the International Registry of Mobile Assets organised pursuant to the Cape Town Convention.

THIS LETTER SHALL IN ALL RESPECTS BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, U.S.A. APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED ENTIRELY WITHIN SUCH STATE WITHOUT REGARD FOR CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES (OTHER THAN THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5-1401 OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK).

Sincerely,

 

   App 8-7   

APPENDIX 8

FORMS


Form 4

Maintenance Status Report — Required Information

 

1. Airframe

 

  a. Aircraft and Appliances Airworthiness Directive Summaries
  b. Aircraft times and cycles log
  c. Airframe Utilisation Report
  d. Avionics Computerised inventory
  e. CPCP Summary as may be applicable
  f. Dent and Damage Chart
  g. Emergency Equipment Layout Drawing
  h. Fire Blocking Certification
  i. Maintenance last done next due task listing
  j. Life Limited Parts Summary
  k. Interior Layout configuration
  l. Maintenance Program Summary and Time Interval Summary-Upon request
  m. Service Bulletin, Engineering Orders, Major Repair and Alteration Summaries
  n. Scheduled Maintenance Checks Tally Sheets
  o. Time Controlled Components Summary

 

2. Engines

 

  a. Airworthiness Directive Summaries
  b. Last Shop visit/Engine Restoration Mini Package
  c. Current Disk Sheet
  d. Date, Flight Hours and Cycles of Engine at last Engine install (including Airframe Flight Hours and Cycles)
  e. Service Bulletin Status / Engineering Orders and MOD Summaries
  f. Trend Monitor Readout for the three (3) months prior to the report

 

3. Landing Gear

 

  a. Aircraft date, Flight Hours and Cycles at installation
  b. Landing Gear (each) Overhaul/restoration date, Flight Hours and Cycles.
  c. Life Limited Parts Summary
  d. Last shop visit/Overhaul report

 

4. APU

 

  a. Airworthiness Directive Summary
  b. Last shop visit/Overhaul mini package report
  c. Flight Hours and Cycles formula (as applicable if Hobbs not installed)
  d. Aircraft/ APU date, APU Hours and APU Cycles at installation.
  e. Life Limited Parts Summary
  f. Service Bulletin Summary

 

   App 8-8   

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FORMS


Form 5

[Reserved]

 

   App 8-9   

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FORMS


Form 6

Form of Air Traffic Control and Airport Authorities Letters

[LESSEE’S LETTERHEAD]

 

To: All Relevant Air Traffic Control and Airport Authority

Mexican General Department of Civil Aeronautics*

(Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil)

Eurocontrol Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation

Rue de la Fusée, 96

B-1130 Bruxelles

Belgium

 

  * To be used with the DGAC or any other Mexican authority only following the occurrence and continuance of an Event of Default

 

  Re Air Navigation /Airport Charges – Airbus A319-100 Aircraft with Manufacturer’s Serial Number             and Mexican Registration Mark [*] (the “Aircraft”)

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We hereby confirm that Concesionaria Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A. de C.V. (d/b/a Volaris) (the “Lessee”) has entered into an Aircraft Lease Agreement with CIT Aerospace International (“CIT”) dated as of 30 November 2009 (the “Lease”) with respect to the above-described Aircraft.

We wish to enable CIT, as lessor, to monitor the value of air navigation and other charges incurred by us in relation to the Aircraft.

We hereby irrevocably and unconditionally authorise you to release to CIT, as lessor, (or its duly authorised representatives) upon its request from time to time, a statement of account of all sums due by us to you, as at the date of each such request, in respect of the Aircraft and to the extent the same might result in a lien upon the Aircraft, all other aircraft operated by Lessee.

This authorisation may only be revoked or amended by a written instruction signed by us and CIT.

Yours faithfully

CONCESIONARIA VUELA COMPAÑÍA DE

AVIACIÓN, S.A. DE C.V. (D/B/A VOLARIS)

 

By:  

 

Name:  
Title:  
By:  

 

Name:  
Title:  

 

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FORMS


Form 7

Form of Lease Termination Agreement

LEASE TERMINATION

(MSN [*])

By execution hereof (this “Lease Termination”), the undersigned, CIT AEROSPACE INTERNATIONAL (“CIT”), as lessor, and CONCESIONARIA VUELA COMPAÑÍA DE AVIACIÓN S.A. DE C.V. (D/B/A VOLARIS) (“Lessee”), as lessee, acknowledge and agree that the Lease Agreement defined and described on Exhibit A attached hereto, has by its terms expired or has otherwise been cancelled or terminated, and release the Equipment, which is also defined and described on Exhibit A attached hereto, from the terms and conditions of such Lease Agreement.

This Lease Termination is without prejudice to the surviving rights of the parties under the Lease Agreement and nothing in this Lease Termination shall relieve either party from its obligations under the Lease Agreement which are still unsatisfied and/or from any of its obligations under the Lease Agreement which may be due after the date of this Lease Termination.

This Lease Termination may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument.

Dated as of this      day of                      20    .

 

CONCESIONARIA VUELA COMPAÑÍA DE AVIACIÓN, S.A. DE C.V. (D/B/A VOLARIS)     

CIT AEROSPACE INTERNATIONAL

Lessor

Lessee

      

By:

 

 

     By:  

 

Name:

 

 

     Name:  

 

Title:

 

 

     Title:  

 

By:

 

 

      

Name:

 

 

      

Title:

 

 

      

 

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EXHIBIT A

The Equipment

[TO BE COMPLETED AT LEASE TERMINATION]

The Lease Agreement

[TO BE COMPLETED AT LEASE TERMINATION]

 

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Form 8

Form of Assignment of Warranties and Consent (Airframe)

This Assignment of Warranty and Support Rights is made this             day of             20            (the “Assignment Agreement”)

BETWEEN

 

(1) CIT AEROSPACE INTERNATIONAL, an Irish company, whose office and principal place of business is at 3 George’s Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1, Ireland (“Lessor”); and

 

(2) CONCESIONARIA VUELA COMPAÑÍA DE AVIACIÓN S.A. DE C.V. (D/B/A VOLARIS), a Mexican company whose office and principal place of business is at Prolongación Paseo de la Reforma No. 490, Piso 1, Colonia Santa Fe Peña Blanca, C.P. 01210, México, D.F. (“Lessee”).

 

  1. Preamble. In connection with the lease by Lessor to Lessee of one Airbus A319-100 model aircraft bearing manufacturer’s serial number             (the “Aircraft”), reference is made to the following documents:

 

  (a) the Airbus A320 Family and A350 Purchase Agreement between C.I.T. Leasing Corporation (“CIT Leasing”) and Airbus S.A.S. (“Airbus”) dated as of August 17, 2005, as the same may be further amended (the “Purchase Agreement”), partially assigned with respect to the Aircraft to Lessor pursuant to which Lessor agreed to purchase the Aircraft;

 

  (b) the Aircraft Lease Agreement between Lessor and Lessee dated 30 November 2009 (the “Lease Agreement”); and

 

  (c) the Participation Agreement between CIT Leasing and Lessee dated             , 200    (the “Participation Agreement”).

 

  2. Assignment. Pursuant to the Lease, Lessor has leased the Aircraft to Lessee. Included in such Lease is a commitment by Lessor to assign to Lessee certain warranty and other rights related to the Aircraft under the Purchase Agreement. With effect from the actual delivery date of the Aircraft by Lessor to Lessee in respect of (a) through (c) below, Lessor hereby assigns to Lessee and Lessee accepts the assignment on the terms and conditions specified herein of the benefit of the following rights (the “Rights”) under the Articles of the Purchase Agreement indicated below (the “Assigned Provisions”) with respect to the Aircraft:

 

  (a) Article 12 (Warranties and Service Life Policy);

 

  (b) Article 13 (Patent and Copyright Indemnity); and

 

  (c) Article 17 (Vendors’ Product Support).

 

  3. Conditions of Assignment. This Assignment Agreement is made subject to the following conditions:

 

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  (a) Lessee hereby agrees to be bound by and to comply with all applicable terms, conditions and limitations of the Articles of the Purchase Agreement referred to in Section 2 above (copies of which are attached hereto as Schedule 2) with respect to the exercise of any of the Rights and to be bound by the covenants of the Buyer (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) in the Assigned Provisions to the same extent as if Lessee had been named “Buyer” of the Aircraft under the Purchase Agreement.

 

  (b) Nothing contained herein shall subject Airbus to any liability or additional obligations whatsoever to which it would not otherwise be subject under the Purchase Agreement, or, except to the extent set forth in section 3(c) below, modify in any respect whatsoever its contractual rights under the Purchase Agreement.

 

  (c) So long as this Assignment Agreement is in full force and effect, Lessee and not Lessor will be responsible for compliance with Articles 12, 13, and 17 of the Purchase Agreement, in each case with respect to the Aircraft. Upon termination of this Assignment Agreement, Lessor shall once again be bound by such Articles with respect to the obligations thereunder, and Lessor shall be entitled to the rights and benefits described in Section 2 above originally received by CIT Leasing in connection with its purchase of the Aircraft from Airbus and assigned to Lessor pursuant to the CIT Assignment.

 

  (d) Other than with respect to the obligations assumed by Lessee under this Assignment Agreement as set forth in section 3(a) above, Lessor shall remain fully bound by all provisions of the Purchase Agreement other than those provisions relating to rights reserved to CIT Leasing pursuant to the CIT Assignment with respect to which CIT Leasing shall remain fully bound by.

 

  4. Reassignment. Upon expiration or termination of the Lease, and provided that Lessee and Lessor shall have furnished Airbus with written notice thereof, upon receipt of such notice by Airbus, the rights contained herein and remaining available on the date of such notice shall automatically be reassigned to Lessor, and in connection therewith Lessee shall execute any and all such acknowledgements or assurances Owner may reasonably require.

 

  5. Assignment by Lessee. The rights of Lessee under this Assignment Agreement respect of the Purchase Agreement shall not, without the consent of Lessor and Airbus, be further assigned by Lessee.

 

  6. Notification.

 

  (a) It shall be a condition subsequent to this Assignment Agreement that this Assignment Agreement shall, at the expense of Lessor, be notified by Lessor to Airbus within two (2) weeks of the date hereof pursuant to Article 1690 of the French Civil Code.

 

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  (b) All notices and requests required or authorised under this Assignment Agreement shall be given in writing either by personal delivery to a responsible officer of the party to whom the same is given or by internationally recognised courier service or by telefax directed as set forth below:

Lessor shall be addressed at:

CIT Aerospace International

3 George’s Dock

IFSC

Dublin 1, Ireland

Attention: Chief Counsel

Fax: +353 (1) 656 1001

with a copy to:

CIT Aerospace

11 West 42nd Street

12th Floor

New York, New York 10036

U.S.A.

Attention: Chief Counsel – Transportation Finance

Fax: +1 (212) 461-5402

Lessee shall be addressed at:

Concesionaria Vuela Compañía de Aviación S.A. de C.V

Prolongación Paseo de la Reforma No. 490, Piso 1

Colonia Santa Fe Peña Blanca

C.P. 01210

México, D.F.

Attention: Director Jurídico

Fax: +52 (55) 5211 9613

Airbus shall be addressed at:

Airbus S.A.S.

1 Rond-Point Maurice Bellonte

31707 Blagnac Cedex, France

Attention: Executive Vice-President Customer Services

Fax: +33 (5) 61 93 46 65

Telephone: +33 (5) 61 30 40 12

or such other address or to such other person as the party receiving the notice or request may designate from time to time.

Such notice or request shall be deemed to be effective in the case of (i) personal delivery, on the date upon which personally delivered, (ii) delivery by courier, on the date of receipt or (iii) telefax transmission, on the date of confirmation of successful transmission.

 

  7. Consent of Airbus. It shall be a condition precedent to this Assignment Agreement becoming effective that Airbus execute the Consent contained in Schedule 1 hereto.

 

  8. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction. THIS ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF

 

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THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CHOICE OF LAW, AND THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ANY COMPETENT FEDERAL OR STATE COURT LOCATED IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK SHALL HAVE JURISDICTION OVER ANY DISPUTE ARISING IN CONNECTION HEREWITH. Nothing in this section will prevent either party from making a claim in a court of competent jurisdiction in France if Airbus is involved.

 

  9. Confidentiality. Each of Lessor and Lessee (which for this purpose will include their employees, agents and advisors) will maintain the terms and conditions of this Assignment Agreement and any reports, documentation (including the provisions of the Purchase Agreement furnished under section 2 hereof) or other data furnished hereunder (collectively, “Information”) strictly confidential and will not, without the prior written consent of the other party and Airbus, disclose such Information to any other person or entity; provided that Lessor and Lessee may, without the consent of the other party or Airbus, disclose the Information in any of the following situations:

 

  (i) to affiliates, directors, officers, employees and permitted assignees of Lessor and Lessee; or

 

  (ii) to auditors, accountants or legal advisors of Lessor, Lessee or their respective permitted assignees; or

 

  (iii) to such other parties as may be required by law, by government regulation or order (including, without limitation, any regulation or order of a bank regulatory agency), by subpoena or by any other legal process. In the event that a disclosure becomes necessary, as provided in this sub-clause (iii), Lessor and Lessee shall consult and cooperate with Airbus to limit the scope and form of such disclosure to the extent permissible and will make such applications as will be necessary to implement the foregoing.

Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, Information will not be considered confidential and Lessor and Lessee and their respective permitted assignees may disclose any item of Information without restriction in any of the following circumstances: If such item:

 

  (i) is publicly available (either to the general public or to any relevant trade or industry) prior to either parry’s receipt of it from Airbus hereto;

 

  (ii) is thereafter made publicly available (either to the general public or to any relevant trade or industry) by Airbus hereto or by a third party which is entitled to make such item publicly available; or

 

  (iii) becomes available to either party hereto on a non-confidential basis from source which has represented to such party that such source is entitled to disclose it.

With respect to any public disclosure or filing containing Information, Lessor and Lessee agree to submit to Airbus a copy of the proposed document to be filed or disclosed and will give Airbus a reasonable period of time in which to review the said document.

 

  10. Definitions. Capitalised terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the Lease.

 

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  11. Counterparts. This Assignment Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which is an original and all of which together evidence the same agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Assignment Agreement to be executed on their behalf by their duly authorised representatives.

 

CIT AEROSPACE INTERNATIONAL
By:  

 

Its:  

 

 

CONCESIONARIA VUELA COMPAÑÍA DE
AVIACIÓN S.A. DE C.V. (D/B/A VOLARIS)
By:  

 

Its:  

 

By:  

 

Its:  

 

 

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SCHEDULE 1

Manufacturer Consent

                    20         

 

Re: CONCESIONARIA VUELA COMPAÑÍA DE AVIACIÓN S.A. DE C.V. (D/B/A VOLARIS): ASSIGNMENT OF WARRANTY AND SUPPORT RIGHTS

Dear Sirs

 

1. Reference is made to that certain Assignment of Warranty and Support Rights dated                      20        (the “Assignment Agreement”), by and between CIT Aerospace International (“Lessor”) and Concesionaria Vuela Compañía de Aviación S.A. de C.V. (d/b/a Volaris) (the “Lessee”) concerning the assignment of certain warranty rights, patent and copyright indemnities, rights with respect to vendors’ product support rights under Articles 12, 13 and 17 of the Purchase Agreement, respectively, with respect to the Aircraft.

 

2. All terms defined herein bear the meaning ascribed hereto in the Assignment Agreement.

 

3. Airbus hereby consents to the assignment and reassignment contained in Sections 2 and 4 respectively, of the Assignment Agreement on the terms and conditions set forth therein, subject to the following conditions:

 

  (a) Airbus shall have received formal notification of the Assignment Agreement within two (2) weeks of the date hereof pursuant to Article 1690 of the French Civil Code;

 

  (b) Airbus shall not be subject by reason of the Assignment Agreement to any (i) liability or additional obligations whatsoever to which it would not otherwise be subject under the Purchase Agreement, or (ii) modification in any respect whatsoever of its contractual rights under the said Purchase Agreement;

 

  (c) So long as the Assignment Agreement is in full force and effect, Lessee and not Lessor will be responsible for compliance with Articles 12, 13 and 17 of the Purchase Agreement, in each case with respect to the Aircraft. Upon termination of the Assignment Agreement, Lessor shall once again be bound by such clauses with respect to the obligations thereunder, and Lessor shall be entitled to the rights and benefits described in Section 2 of the Assignment Agreement originally received by C.I.T. Leasing Corporation (“CIT Leasing”) in connection with its purchase of the Aircraft from Airbus which were assigned by CIT Leasing to Lessor pursuant to that certain Assignment of Rights dated as of                      20         (the “CIT Assignment”).

 

  (d) Lessee hereby agrees to be bound by and to comply with all applicable terms, conditions and limitations of Articles 12, 13 and 17 of the Purchase Agreement with respect to the exercise of any of the Rights and to be bound by the covenants of the Buyer in the Assigned Provisions to the same extent as if Lessee had been named “Buyer” of the Aircraft under the Purchase Agreement.

 

  (e) Other than with respect to the obligations assumed by Lessee under the Assignment Agreement as set forth in section 3(a) of the Assignment Agreement, Lessor shall remain fully bound by all provisions of the Purchase Agreement other than provisions relating to the rights reserved to CIT Leasing pursuant to the CIT Assignment which CIT Leasing shall remain fully bound by.

 

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  (f) For the avoidance of doubt, until Airbus receives written notice from Lessor of the termination of the Lease, Airbus shall be entitled to perform the obligations corresponding to the Rights assigned exclusively in favour of Lessee pursuant to the Assignment Agreement.

 

4. This Consent shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York and any dispute arising hereunder may be referred to any federal or state court located in New York, New York. Nothing in this clause will prevent any party from making a claim in a court of competent jurisdiction in France.

 

5. Confidentiality. Each of Lessor and Lessee (which for this purpose will include their employees, agents and advisors) will maintain the terms and conditions of this Consent and any reports or other data furnished hereunder (collectively, the “Information”) strictly confidential and will not, without the prior written consent of the other party and Airbus, disclose such Information to any other person or entity; provided that Lessor and Lessee may, without the consent of the other party or Airbus, disclose the Information in any of the following situations:

 

  (i) to affiliates directors, officers, employees and permitted assignees of Lessor and Lessee; or

 

  (ii) to auditors, accountants or legal advisors of Lessor, Lessee or their respective permitted assignees; or

 

  (iii) to such other parties as may be required by law, by government regulation or order (including, without limitation, any regulation or order of a bank regulatory agency), by subpoena or by any other legal process. In the event that a disclosure becomes necessary, as provided in this sub-clause (iii), Lessor and Lessee shall consult and cooperate with Airbus to limit the scope and form of such disclosure to the extent permissible and will make such applications as will be necessary to implement the foregoing.

Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, Information will not be considered confidential and Lessor and Lessee and their respective permitted assignees may disclose any item of Information without restriction in any of the following circumstances: If such item:

 

  (i) is publicly available (either to the general public or to any relevant trade or industry) prior to either party’s receipt of it from Airbus hereto;

 

  (ii) is thereafter made publicly available (either to the general public or to any relevant trade or industry) by Airbus hereto or by a third party which is entitled to make such item publicly available; or

 

  (iii) becomes available to either party hereto on a non-confidential basis from source which has represented to such party that such source is entitled to disclose it.

With respect to any public disclosure or filing containing Information, Lessor and Lessee agree to submit to Airbus a copy of the proposed document to be filed or disclosed and will give Airbus a reasonable period of time in which to review the said document.

 

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  6. Counterparts. This Consent may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which is an original and all of which together evidence the same agreement.

 

For and on behalf of AIRBUS S.A.S
By:    
Title:    
Date:    

 

Signed in acknowledgment for and on behalf of     Signed in acknowledgment for and on behalf of
CIT AEROSPACE INTERNATIONAL     CONCESIONARIA VUELA COMPAÑÍA DE AVIACIÓN S.A. DE C.V. (D/B/A VOLARIS)
By:          By:     
Name:          Name:     
Title:          Title:     
          By:     
          Name:     
          Title:     

 

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Form 9

Form of Assignment of Warranties and Consent (Engines)

ENGINE ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT

This Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made as of this              day of                      20     among C.I.T. LEASING CORPORATION, a corporation whose principal place of business is at 505 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10017, United States of America (hereinafter called “Purchaser”) of the first part; and CONCESIONARIA VUELA COMPAÑÍA DE AVIACIÓN S.A. DE C.V. (D/B/A VOLARIS), a company organised and existing under the laws of the United Mexican States and having its head office at Prolongación Paseo de la Reforma No. 490, Piso 1, Colonia Santa Fe Peña Blanca, C.P. 01210, México, D.F. (hereinafter called “Lessee”) of the second part; CIT AEROSPACE INTERNATIONAL, an unlimited company formed under the laws of Ireland and which place of business is located at 3 George’s Dock, IFSC, Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter called “Lessor”) of the third part; and IAE INTERNATIONAL AERO ENGINES AG, a corporation whose registered office is at Stampfenbachstrasse 73, 8035 Zurich, Switzerland (hereinafter called “IAE”) of the fourth part.

WHEREAS:

 

A. Purchaser is party to an Airbus A320 family and A350 aircraft purchase agreement with Airbus S.A.S (as legal successor to AVSA, S.A.R.L.) (“Airbus”) dated as of August 17, 2005, partially assigned with respect to the Aircraft (as defined below) to Lessor pursuant to a purchase agreement assignment between Purchaser and Lessor dated on or about the date hereof pursuant to which Lessor agreed, among other things and with the consent of Airbus, to purchase the Aircraft.

 

B. Pursuant to an aircraft lease agreement dated 30 November 2009 between Lessor and Lessee (the “Lease”), Lessor proposes to lease or has leased the Aircraft which is equipped with two (2) IAE V2527-A5 engines, serial numbers                      and                      (the “Engines”) to Lessee.

 

C. Purchaser and IAE are parties to a V2500 Support Contract dated October 13, 1999 (which together with the Exhibits and Side Letters thereto is hereinafter referred to as the “Contract”) for the support by IAE of the Engines.

 

D. Lessor and Lessee wish to take an assignment of certain rights and obligations of Purchaser uncle the Contract, and Purchaser is willing to assign and IAE is willing to consent to such assignment as hereinafter provided.

NOW THEREFORE IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

CLAUSE 1 DEFINITIONS

Terms used in this Agreement shall have the same meanings as those given to them in the Contract with the exception of the following:

Aircraft” shall mean the A319-100 aircraft bearing manufacturer’s serial number                      powered by the Engines.

 

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CLAUSE 2 ASSIGNMENT

 

2.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Purchaser hereby assigns and transfers to Lessor all of the rights and interest of Purchaser under the following provisions of the Contract (the “Assigned Rights”):

Clause 1         Definitions —with the exception of subclauses 1.1, 1.3, 1.4 and 1.6

Clause 3         Spare Parts Provisions with exception of subclause 3.13

Clause 4         Warranties, Guarantees and Liabilities Including Clauses 4.1, 4.2.1 through 4.2.8, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7 and 4.8

Clause 5         Product Support Services

Clause 6         Miscellaneous with the exception of subclauses 6.3 and 6.13

Exhibit A         Contract Specification

Exhibit C         Product Support

Exhibit D         Warranties, Guarantees & Plans including Exhibits D-1 through D-8

Such provisions of the Contract as are hereby assigned are attached hereto as Appendix I and may be amended from time to time by agreement between Purchaser and IAE.

 

2.2 Subject to the terms of this Agreement and for so long as the Lease has not been terminated or has not expired in accordance with its terms, Lessor hereby assigns and transfers to Lessee all of its rights and interest in the Assigned Rights.

 

2.3 Each of Lessor and Lessee hereby assumes and accepts the assignment and transfer of the Assigned Rights, and agrees to accept all of the limitations, obligations and liabilities contained in the Contract relating to the Assigned Rights.

 

2.4 IAE hereby consents to the assignments and transfers to Lessee and Lessor of all of the Assigned Rights provided in Clauses 2.1 and 2.2 above, and agrees that it will allow Lessee to exercise in its own name all of the Assigned Rights.

 

2.5 Each of Lessor and Lessee hereby confirms to IAE that, in accordance with the terms of the Lease, they agree to the following notice provisions relating to the Assigned Rights:

(a) At the request of Lessor, Lessee shall provide an itemised list to Lessor not later than the earlier of (x) fourteen (14) days prior to the Scheduled Termination Date (as defined in the Lease) and (y) the Termination Date (as defined in the Lease) of any valid claim Lessee has made under the warranties assigned to it with respect to the Engines during the Lease Term (as defined in the Lease) to the extent historical records of the same are maintained by Lessee; and

(b) During the Lease Term (as defined in the Lease), Lessee shall furnish to Lessor such other information concerning the location, condition, use, maintenance and operation of the Engines as Lessor may reasonably request.

 

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2.6 LESSEE ACCEPTS THAT THE WARRANTIES ASSIGNED TO IT UNDER CLAUSES 4.1, 4.2 AND 4.4 OF THE CONTRACT TOGETHER WITH THE EXPRESS REMEDIES PROVIDED TO IT IN RESPECT OF THE SUPPLIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS CONTRACT ARE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF, AND LESSEE HEREBY WAIVES, ALL OTHER REMEDIES, CONDITIONS AND WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES WHATSOEVER OF IAE AND OF ITS SHAREHOLDERS WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT OR OTHERWISE FOR ANY DEFECT, DEFICIENCY, FAILURE, MALFUNCTIONING OR FAILURE TO FUNCTION OF ANY ITEM OF THE SUPPLIES OR OF THE EQUIPMENT REFERRED TO IN CLAUSE 4.4 OF THE CONTRACT, HOWSOEVER AND WHENEVER ACQUIRED BY LESSEE FROM WHATEVER SOURCES. LESSEE AGREES THAT NEITHER IAE NOR ANY OF ITS SHAREHOLDERS SHALL BE LIABLE TO LESSEE UPON ANY CLAIM THEREFOR OR UPON ANY CLAIM HOWSOEVER ARISING OUT OF THE MANUFACTURE OR SUPPLY OR INSPECTION BY IAE OR ANY OF ITS SHAREHOLDERS OF ANY ITEM OF THE SUPPLIES OR OF SUCH EQUIPMENT OR ANY OTHER ITEM OF WHATEVER NATURE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT OR OTHERWISE, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THE SAID WARRANTIES, AND LESSEE ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY WHATSOEVER NOT EXPRESSLY ASSUMED BY IAE IN THE SAID WARRANTIES.

 

2.7 References in the Contract to Lessor (whether as “CIT”, “Airline”, “Operator” or otherwise) shall with respect to the rights hereby assigned, include Lessee except where the context require otherwise.

CLAUSE 3 PAYMENT FOR SPARE PARTS

Notwithstanding Clause 2 above, payments for all purchases shall be due from Lessee upon delivery, or at IAE’s option prior to delivery of the purchased items upon the occurrence of any of the following events: (a) a receiver or trustee is appointed of any of Lessee’s property, or (b) Lessee is adjudicated or voluntarily becomes bankrupt under any bankruptcy or winding up laws or other similar legislation applicable to Lessee, or (c) Lessee becomes insolvent or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or (d) an execution is issued pursuant to a judgment rendered against Lessee, or (e) Lessee is unable or refuses to make payment to IAE in accordance with any of Lessee’s obligations to IAE.

CLAUSE 4 LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New York, excluding New York’s conflicts of laws, and any dispute shall be referred to the Federal or State courts located in New York, New York, and each party unconditionally and irrevocably consents and submits to such jurisdiction.

CLAUSE 5 AMENDMENT

This Agreement shall not be amended in any way other than by agreement in writing executed by all of the parties hereto after the date of this Agreement, which is expressly stated to amend this Agreement.

CLAUSE 6 FURTHER ASSIGNMENT

Lessee shall not be entitled to further assign or transfer the Assigned Rights without the prior written consent of IAE and Lessor.

 

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CLAUSE 7 REASSIGNMENT

Upon termination of the Lease or the leasing of the Aircraft thereunder, whether by expiry of time or otherwise, the Assigned Rights shall automatically be reassigned to Lessor without any requirement for any further act by or on behalf of Lessee or IAE.

CLAUSE 8 CONFIDENTIALITY

Lessor and Lessee shall not, without the prior written consent of IAE, disclose directly or indirectly, to any third party, any of the terms of this Agreement or any of the terms of the Assigned Rights or of the Contract disclosed incident to this Agreement.

CLAUSE 9 IAE’S LIABILITIES

IAE shall incur no new or additional obligations, losses, costs, expenses or liabilities whatsoever by reason of the Lease or any of the transactions contemplated thereby (other than as provided herein and in respect of IAE’s obligations under the Contract).

CLAUSE 10 COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original and each counterpart shall constitute one and the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be signed on their behalf by the hands of their authorised officers the day and year first before written:

 

C.I.T. LEASING CORPORATION    

CONCESIONARIA VUELA COMPAÑÍA DE

AVIACIÓN S.A. DE C.V. (D/B/A VOLARIS)

 

   

 

Name:  

 

    Name:  

 

Title:  

 

    Title:  

 

     

 

      Name:  

 

      Title:  

 

 

CIT AEROSPACE INTERNATIONAL     IAE INTERNATIONAL AERO ENGINES AG

 

   

 

Name:  

 

    Name:  

 

Title:  

 

    Title:  

 

       

 

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