Aircraft Lease Agreement – GCI Communication Corp. (General Communication Inc.) and 560 Company, Inc.
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED
AIRCRAFT LEASE AGREEMENT
This Second Amended and Restated Aircraft Lease Agreement (“Agreement”) is
made effective as of May 9, 2011 (“Effective Date”), between GCI Communication
Corp., an Alaska corporation (“GCI” or “Lessee”) and 560 Company, Inc., an
Alaska corporation (“Lessor”).
WHEREAS, effective as of January 1, 2001, GCI and Lessor entered into an
Aircraft Lease Agreement (“Lease”) regarding the following-described aircraft
(“Citation”), which aircraft has subsequently been sold and is no longer subject
to this Lease:
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Make/model: |
Cessna Citation V (C560) |
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Registration: |
N560ER |
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Serial no.: |
560-0003 |
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Engines: |
Pratt & Whitney JT 15D-5A |
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Serial no.: |
Left 108003 Right 108535 |
WHEREAS, the Lease was superseded by that Amended and Restated Aircraft Lease
Agreement effective as of February 25, 2005 and that Amendment No. 1 to the
Amended and Restated Lease Agreement dated as of December 27, 2010
(collectively, “First Restatement”) to add a new aircraft, together with all
equipment and accessories attached thereto or used in connection therewith
(collectively, “Astra”):
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Make/model: |
1997 Israel Aircraft Industries Astra SPX |
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Registration: |
N89HS |
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Serial no.: |
89 |
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Engines: |
Garrett Ai Research Jet Engine, Model No. TFE-731-40R-200G |
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Serial no.: |
P113126 + P113125 |
WHEREAS, the parties wish to supersede the First Restatement with this Second
Amended and Restated Aircraft Lease Agreement, to add the following-described
new aircraft, together with all equipment and accessories attached thereto or
used in connection therewith (collectively, “Challenger”):
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Make/model: |
CL 600-2B16 (Challenger 604) |
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Registration: |
N134WN |
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Serial no.: |
560-0003 |
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Engines: |
General Electric CF 34-3B |
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Serial no.: |
872151 and 872150 |
WHEREAS, Lessor is the owner of the Astra and the Challenger (collectively,
“Aircraft”), Lessee desires to dry lease the Aircraft from Lessor, and Lessor is
willing to dry lease the Aircraft to Lessee, on a non-exclusive basis, on the
terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement;
Now, therefore, Lessor and Lessee agree as follows:
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1. |
[IntentionallyOmitted] |
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2. |
Term. |
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A. |
The initial term of this Agreement shall be for thirty (30) days and shall |
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B. |
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2(A), GCI may elect to terminate |
3. Payments to Lessor.
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A. |
GCI shall pay rent to Lessor at the dry lease rate of (a) forty-five thousand |
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B. |
In addition to the above payments, GCI previously provided Lessor with a one |
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4. |
Use. |
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A. |
Lessor hereby grants to Lessee the nonexclusive right to use the Aircraft on |
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B. |
Lessee shall, at its sole expense, provide all crewmembers required for |
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C. |
Lessee shall pay all expenses in preparation for any GCI-usage flight and in |
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D. |
Lessee shall, at its sole expense, provide hangar storage and line service |
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E. |
The Aircraft base when not in use shall be Anchorage, Alaska. |
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F. |
Lessee has first priority use of the Aircraft. Lessor retains the right to |
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G. |
Lessee may not use the Aircraft for the purpose of providing transportation |
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H. |
GCI will operate the Aircraft in compliance with Part 91 and any other |
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I. |
GCI may fly the Aircraft temporarily to any country in the world, provided |
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5. |
Major Damage. If the Aircraft suffer any major damage or |
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6. |
Lessor’s Inspection. Lessor or its authorized |
7. Maintenance and Repairs; Modifications and Improvements.
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A. |
During the term of this Agreement, Lessee shall, at its sole expense, |
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B. |
Should any engine of the Aircraft become due for a hot section inspection or |
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C. |
GCI agrees that, with respect to the Aircraft, GCI will at its own expense, |
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D. |
On or before the tenth (10th) day after each annual anniversary of the |
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E. |
GCI will not make or authorize any improvement, change, addition or |
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8. |
Insurance. |
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A. |
GCI agrees to maintain at all times, at its sole cost and expense, with |
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i. |
(A) comprehensive aircraft liability insurance against bodily injury or |
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ii. |
“all-risk” ground, taxiing, and flight hull insurance in the amount of |
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iii. |
war risk and allied perils (including confiscation, appropriation, |
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B. |
Any policies of insurance carried in accordance with this Section 8 and any |
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C. |
Neither Lessor nor GCI shall self-insure (by deductible, premium adjustment, |
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D. |
At least ten (10) days prior to the policy expiration date for any insurance |
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9. |
Return of Aircraft. |
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A. |
Upon the termination of this Agreement, Lessee shall, at its sole expense, |
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B. |
Not less than ten (10) days prior to the expiration or earlier termination of |
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C. |
During any extended term referred to in this Section 9, rent shall be paid by |
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D. |
In consideration of $350,000 paid by Lessee to Lessor on or before December |
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10. |
Taxes. Lessee shall pay, and indemnify and hold Lessor |
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11. |
Liens, Encumbrances and Rights of Others. Lessee will not |
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12. |
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. LESSEE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT LESSOR HAS NOT MADE |
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13. |
Indemnity. Lessee hereby assumes liability for, and shall |
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14. |
Default. The following shall constitute Events of Default |
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15. |
Remedies. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, |
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A. |
Require the defaulting party, upon the written demand of the non-defaulting |
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B. |
Exercise any other right or remedy which may be available to it at law or in |
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16. |
Assignment. Lessee shall not, without the prior written |
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17. |
Notices. All notices, demands and requests contemplated by |
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If to Lessor: |
560 Company, Inc. |
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Attention: Ronald Duncan, President |
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2550 Denali Street, Suite 1000 |
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Anchorage, Alaska 99503 |
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If to Lessee: |
GCI Communication Corp. |
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Attention: Chief Financial Officer |
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2550 Denali Street, Suite 1000 |
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Anchorage, Alaska 99503 |
Any such notice shall be deemed delivered and received upon such specified
delivery at the time of attempted delivery shown on such return or courier
receipt. Any notice hereunder shall also be sent to both of the following:
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Commercial Banking Group
C/o Chris Clifford, Vice President
MAC K3212-023
301 West Northern Lights Boulevard
Anchorage, AK 99503
RBS Asset Finance, Inc.
71 South Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Attn.: Portfolio Manager
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18. |
Attorneys153 Fees. In the event of any litigation or |
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19. |
Further Instruments. Each party shall from time to time |
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20. |
Execution and Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed |
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21. |
Non-Waiver of Rights and Breaches. No failure or delay of |
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22. |
Entire Agreement; Modification. This Agreement, as amended |
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23. |
No Agency or Partnership. Nothing in this Agreement shall be |
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24. |
Lessee Citizenship. Lessee hereby represents and warrants to |
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25. |
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and |
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26. |
Counterpart Signatures. This Agreement can be signed in |
27. TRUTH IN LEASING (See Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR)
91.23).
A. UPON INFORMATION AND BELIEF, FOR THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE DATE
OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE AIRCRAFT LEASED HEREUNDER HAVE BEEN MAINTAINED AND
INSPECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATION PART 91.1.
B. THE AIRCRAFT WILL BE MAINTAINED AND INSPECTED UNDER PART 91 FOR OPERATIONS
UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, AND LESSEE CERTIFIES THAT IT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
AIRCRAFTS’ STATUS OF COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH UNDER THE REQUIRED FAA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO
OPERATOR’S USE AND OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT. IN ADDITION, LESSEE AGREES TO
PROVIDE LESSOR WITH WRITTEN INSPECTION REPORTS FOR INSPECTIONS ACCOMPLISHED
UNDER SAID PROGRAM.
C. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4(F), LESSEE IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR
OPERATIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, AND CERTIFIES THAT IT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL
REGULATIONS ISSUED DURING THE TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT. LESSEE IS HEREBY ADVISED
THAT AN EXPLANATION OF FACTORS BEARING ON OPERATIONAL CONTROL AND PERTINENT FAA
REGULATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE NEAREST FAA FLIGHT STANDARDS DISTRICT
OFFICE, GENERAL AVIATION DISTRICT OFFICE, OR AIR CARRIER DISTRICT OFFICE.
D. LESSEE AGREES TO KEEP A COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT IN EACH AIRCRAFT AT ALL
TIMES DURING THE TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT.
E. The Instructions For Compliance with Truth-In-Leasing Requirements are
attached as Schedule 1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
In witness whereof, Lessor and Lessee have caused this Agreement to be duly
executed by their respective officers as of the Effective Date.
560 Company, Inc.
By: /s/ Ronald A. Duncan
Ronald A. Duncan, President
GCI Communication Corp.
By: /s/ John M. Lowber
John M. Lowber
Chief Financial Officer,
Senior Vice President,
Secretary & Treasurer
SCHEDULE 1
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
“TRUTH IN LEASING” REQUIREMENTS
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1. |
Mail a copy of the Agreement to the following address via certified mail, |
Federal Aviation Administration
Aircraft Registration Branch
ATTN: Technical Section
P.O. Box 25724
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73125
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2. |
Telephone or fax the nearest Flight Standards District Office at least |
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3. |
Carry a copy of the Agreement in the aircraft at all times. |
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