UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549 

FORM 8-K 

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 19, 2019

Air T, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 

  
 
 
 
 
Delaware
 
001-35476
 
52-1206400
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
 
(Commission
File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 

5930 Balsom Ridge Road
___________Denver, North Carolina 28037__________
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, and Zip Code)

_______________(828) 464-8741__________________
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code

_______________Not applicable______________________
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock
AIRT
NASDAQ Global Market
Alpha Income Preferred Securities (also referred to as 8% Cumulative Capital Securities) (“AIP”)
AIRTP
NASDAQ Global Market
Warrant to purchase AIP
AIRTW
NASDAQ Global Market
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
 
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Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
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Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
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Item 1.01    Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

To the extent responsive, the information included in Items 2.01 and 2.03 is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 2.01    Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

On December 20, 2019, Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC, CRO No. 662616 (“CAL-Ireland), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Contrail Aviation Support, LLC (“CAS”), a 79%-owned subsidiary Air T, Inc. (the “Company”), completed a purchase of one Airbus A320-200 airframe with serial number 1183 and two V2527-A5 engines with serial numbers V10682 and V10683 (collectively, “Aircraft 1183”) pursuant to a sale agreement dated the same date. The transaction value for the purchase exceeded $10,000,000.* The Aircraft is subject to a lease, novated by CAL-Ireland as the lessor.
On December 20, 2019, Contrail acquired one Airbus A321-100 aircraft with serial number 576 and two CFM56-5B2 engines with serial numbers 779171 and 779177 from Diamond Head 3 (Ireland) DAC (collectively, “Aircraft 576”). Aircraft 5763 is the second of three aircraft to be purchased pursuant to that Aircraft Sale and Purchase Agreement dated June 4, 2019. The total transaction value for the purchase of Aircraft 576 exceeded $8,000,000.* While the parties project a closing date of January 1, 2020 for the one remaining aircraft, there is no assurance at this time that the closing will occur.
On December 23, 2019, Aircraft MSN 29922 Trust, a trust controlled by Contrail Aviation Leasing, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CAS (“CAL”, and together with CAS and CAL-Ireland, the “Subsidiaries”), completed a sale of one Boeing 737-800 Aircraft with serial number 29922 and two CFM International, Inc., model CFM56-7B24 engines with serial numbers 890420 and 890421, pursuant to that Purchase Agreement dated December 13, 2019. The total transaction value exceeded $10,000,000.*
The purchases and sale as discussed above continue Contrail’s business of purchasing aircraft and/or aircraft engines for the purpose of leasing or disassembling them and selling them for parts.
The foregoing summary of the terms of the transaction documents do not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the documents which are filed as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, and 10.10 respectively hereto and are incorporated by reference herein.
To the extent responsive, the information included in Item 2.03 is incorporated herein by reference.

*Portions of the transaction exhibits have been omitted for confidential treatment.
Item 2.03        Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

On December 19, 2019, the Subsidiaries entered into Supplement #6 to that certain Master Loan Agreement with Old National Bank (“ONB”). In connection therewith, the Subsidiaries entered into that certain Promissory Note Term Note E in the principal amount of $6,894,790 to ONB (“Term Note E”). The Term Note E has a maturity date of December 1, 2022, with a variable interest rate equal to the LIBOR rate plus 3.75% per year. There are additional affirmative covenants regarding quarterly cash flow coverage and tangible net worth.
Pursuant to that Aircraft Security Agreement dated December 19, 2019, ONB has a first position lien on Aircraft 1183. Furthermore, ONB has a first position lien of CAS’ 100% beneficial interest in CAL-Ireland holding title to Aircraft 1183 pursuant to that Subsidiary Equity Pledge Agreement dated December 19, 2019.

The Company amended and extended its guaranty to ONB of $1,600,000 for borrowings of CAS and CAL to also include the obligations of CAL-Ireland and to any future subsidiaries formed to facilitate acquisition of aircraft





and engine assets for which that certain Master Loan Agreement establishes the lending facility. Furthermore, CAS guarantees all debts of CAL-Ireland.

The foregoing summary of the terms of the financing documents do not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the documents which are filed as Exhibits 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, and 10.9 respectively hereto and are incorporated by reference herein.
 
To the extent responsive, the information included under Item 2.01 regarding the acquisition of Aircraft 1183 is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits

10.1

10.2

10.3

10.4

10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
10.10

*Portions of the transaction exhibit have been omitted for confidential treatment.

SIGNATURES






Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: December 26, 2019

AIR T, INC.

By: /s/ Brian Ochocki          
Brian Ochocki, Chief Financial Officer


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EXECUTION VERSION
CERTAIN IDENTIFIED INFORMATION HAS BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS EXHIBIT BECAUSE IT IS BOTH (I) NOT MATERIAL AND (II) WOULD BE COMPETITIVELY HARMFUL IF PUBLICLY DISCLOSED.
AIRCRAFT SALE AGREEMENT
Dated as of December 20, 2019
between
MAM SELDON AVIATION 2 DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY,
as Seller
and
CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING IRELAND DAC,
as Buyer
_____________________________________
Concerning
One (1) Used Airbus Model A320-200 Airframe with
Two (2) IAE International Aero Engines AG Model V2527-A5 Engines

Manufacturer’s Serial Number 1183
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Clause 1.
Definitions and Interpretation
1
1.1
Definitions
1
1.2
Interpretation
5
Clause 2.
Subject Matter of Sale
5
Clause 3.
Price and Payment
6
3.1
Purchase Price
6
3.2
Deposit
6
3.3
Payment of Closing Payment Amount
7
3.4
Receipt of Payments in Error
7
3.5
No Withholdings
8
3.6
Currency
8
3.7
Appropriation
9
Clause 4.
Closing and Acceptance of the Aircraft; Title and Risk of Loss
9
4.1
Closing and Acceptance
9
4.2
Risk and Title
9
4.3
Inspection
10
Clause 5.
Loss of or Damage to the Aircraft Prior to the Closing
10
5.1
Total Loss Prior to the Closing
10
5.2
Material Damage to the Aircraft Prior to the Closing
10
Clause 6.
Conditions Precedent
10
6.1
Conditions Precedent to Obligation of Buyer
10
6.2
Conditions Precedent to Obligation of Seller
13
6.3
Termination for Delay
14
Clause 7.
Representations and Warranties
14
7.1
Seller’s Representations and Warranties
14
7.2
Buyer’s Representations and Warranties
16
Clause 8.
Indemnification and Insurance
17
8.1
Seller Indemnification
17
8.2
Limitation to Seller’s Indemnification
18
8.3
Buyer Indemnification
18
8.4
Limitation to Buyer’s Indemnification
18
8.5
Insurance
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8.6
Insurance Certificates
21
Clause 9.
Manufacturer’s Warranties
21
Clause 10.
DISCLAIMERS AND EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY
21
10.1
SELLER’S DISCLAIMERS OF WARRANTIES
21
10.2
EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND OTHER DAMAGES
22
10.3
TECHNICAL ACCEPTANCE
22
Clause 11.
Excusable Delay and Termination
22
Clause 12.
Assignment
23
Clause 13.
Transfer Taxes
23
Clause 14.
Notices
23
Clause 15.
Miscellaneous
24
15.1
Further Assurances
24
15.2
Certain Filings
25
15.3
Waiver; Remedies Cumulative
25
15.4
Severability of Provisions
25
15.5
Counterparts
25
15.6
Documentation and Costs
25
15.7
Attorneys’ Fees
26
15.8
Confidentiality
26
15.9
No Brokers
26
15.1
Negotiated Agreement
26
15.11
Entire Agreement; Amendments
26
15.12
Corporate Obligations
26
15.13
Governing Law
27
15.14
Submission to Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial
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SCHEDULES AND EXHIBITS
 
Schedule 1
— Aircraft Description
 
Exhibit A
— Warranty Bill of Sale
 
Exhibit B
— Acceptance Certificate
 


 
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This AIRCRAFT SALE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) dated as of December 20, 2019 is made BETWEEN
(1)    MAM SELDON AVIATION 2 DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY, a designated activity company incorporated under the laws of Ireland, having its registered office address at 32 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2, D02Y512, Ireland (“Seller”); and
(2)    CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING IRELAND DAC, a designated activity company incorporated under the laws of Ireland, having its registered office address at 32 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2, D02Y512, Ireland (“Buyer”).
BACKGROUND:
A.     Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, Buyer desires to purchase the Aircraft (as defined below) from Seller and Seller desires to sell the Aircraft to Buyer.
B.     In consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement and the other consideration provided for herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by both Seller and Buyer, and under the terms and conditions set forth below, the parties hereto agree as follows:
Clause 1.Definitions and Interpretation
1.1    Definitions. Capitalized terms used in this Agreement without definition shall have the meanings given to them in the Lease (as defined below) and the following terms shall have the following meanings:
Acceptance Certificate” means an acceptance certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit B.
Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with such Person. For this purpose “control” of any Person means the power to direct the management or policies of such person whether through the ownership of voting rights or control of the board (or control of the composition) of such Person.
After-Tax Basis” means, with respect to any payment required by this Agreement to be made on an After-Tax Basis to or for the account of any Person, that such payment shall be increased by such additional amount (the “gross-up amount”) as is necessary to hold that Person and its Affiliates harmless from all Taxes imposed on that Person or any of its Affiliates by any Government Entity or other taxing authority as a result of the receipt or accrual of such payment and such gross-up amount (taking into account any Tax savings realized by that Person or any of its Affiliates as a result of allowance of a Tax credit, deduction or other Tax benefit for the Tax, liability, loss, cost or expense that gave rise to the obligation to make such payment on an After-

 
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Tax Basis) so that, after deduction of all Taxes resulting from such receipt or accrual, the net amount received by that Person is equal to the payment due to that Person.
Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph.
Aircraft” means the Airframe, the Engines and all Parts installed in or appurtenant thereto so long as title thereto is vested in Seller, and includes, where the context permits, the Aircraft Documents.
Aircraft Documents” has the meaning given to such term in the Lease.
Airframe” means the Airbus model A320-200 airframe (including all Parts from time to time belonging to, installed in or appurtenant to such airframe so long as title thereto is vested in Seller, other than the Engines) as described in Schedule 1 and includes, where the context permits, the Aircraft Documents relating to the Airframe.
Bill of Sale” means the warranty bill of sale substantially in the form of Exhibit A to be executed by Seller and to be delivered to Buyer or its designee pursuant to Clause 4.1(b) of this Agreement.
Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or day on which the banks in Ireland or New York are authorized or required by law to be closed.
Buyer” has the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph.
Buyer Claim” has the meaning set forth in Clause 8.1.
Closing” means the time at which Seller conveys and transfers all of its right, title and interest in and to the Aircraft to Buyer or its designee pursuant to the Bill of Sale.
Closing Date” means the date on which the Closing occurs.
Closing Payment Amount” has the meaning set forth in Clause 3.1.
Deed of Novation” means the Deed of Novation to be entered into among Seller, Buyer and Lessee.
Delivery Location” means the location at which the Aircraft is located at Closing as reasonably agreed between Seller and Buyer.
Deposit” means [ ] United States Dollars (US$[ ]).
Dollars”, “$” and “US$” means United States Dollars, being the lawful currency of the United States of America.
Economic Closing Date” means July 10, 2019.
Effective Time Notice” shall have the meaning provided in the Deed of Novation.
Engines” means the two (2) IAE International Aero Engines AG model V2527-A5 engines (including all Parts from time to time belonging to, installed in or appurtenant to such engine so long as title thereto is vested in Seller) whether or not installed on the Airframe at the

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Closing as described in Schedule 1 and includes, where the context permits, the Aircraft Documents relating to the Engines.
Event of Default” has the meaning given to such term in the Lease.
Excluded Payment” means any indemnity payment or third party liability insurance payment payable to any Seller Indemnitee pursuant to the provisions of the Lease and/or the Deed of Novation or any payment due, accrued and payable to any Seller Indemnitee with respect to or relating to the period prior to Closing.
Excusable Delay” has the meaning set forth in Clause 11.
Final Closing Date” means December 20, 2019, or such later date as the parties may mutually agree in writing.
Government Entity” means any (a) national, state or local government, (b) board, commission, department, division, instrumentality, court, agency or political subdivision thereof and (c) association, organization or institution to whose jurisdiction any of the entities listed in (a) or (b) is subject.
Lease” means the Aircraft Lease Agreement MSN 1183 dated as of January 5, 2017 between Heston Services Ltd. (the “Original Lessor”) and the Lessee, as novated by that Deed of Lease Novation dated as of November 7, 2017 among the Original Lessor, Seller and the Lessee, as further amended, supplemented or modified from time to time.
Lease Documents” means the documents listed in Schedule 1 of the Deed of Novation.
Lessee” means SmartLynx Airlines Estonia OÜ.
Lessee Guarantee” means the guarantee to be issued by the Lessee Guarantor in favor of Buyer with respect to the obligations of Lessee under the Lease, in form and substance acceptable to Buyer.
Lesseee Guarantor” means SmartLynx Airlines SIA.
Lessee Security Deposit” has the meaning given to the term “Deposit” in the Lease.
Lessor’s Lien” has the meaning given to such term in the Lease.
Lien” shall mean any mortgage, pledge, lien, charge, encumbrance, hypothecation, lease, exercise of rights, security interest or claim (including any imposed with respect to any Taxes, or any airport or landing fees or related charges).
Material Damage” means damage to the Aircraft (including the Airframe and either Engine, whether or not installed on the Airframe) which would reasonably be expected to cost in excess of $[ ] to repair.
Part” means all appliances, components, parts, instruments, appurtenances, avionics, accessories, furnishings and other equipment of whatever nature (other than complete Engines or engines), which may now or from time to time be incorporated or installed in or attached to the Airframe or any Engine to which Seller has title.

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Permitted Lien” means (a) the Lease and the rights of the Lessee thereunder, (b) “Permitted Liens” as defined in the Lease (but excluding any Lessor’s Liens), (c) any Liens which the Lessee is required to remove or indemnify Lessor against pursuant to the Lease and (d) any Lien created by or through Buyer.
Person” means any human being, corporation, company, limited liability company, partnership, firm, joint stock company, joint venture, trust, estate, unincorporated organization, association or Government Entity.
Purchase Price” has the meaning set forth in Clause 3.1(a).
Seller” has the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph.
Seller Guarantee” means the guarantee to be issued by the Seller Guarantor in favor of Buyer with respect to the obligations of Seller under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party, in form and substance acceptable to Buyer.
Seller Guarantor” means Marathon Structured Product Strategies Fund, LP.
Seller Indemnitees” means Seller, Seller’s Affiliates and each of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, members, controlling persons, agents and employees, and their respective successors and assigns.
Target Closing Date” means November 1, 2019.
Tax” means any tax, fee, levy, impost, duty, charge, deduction or withholding of any nature (including without limitation any value added, franchise, transfer, sales, gross receipts, use, business, excise, turnover, personal property, stamp duty, withholding, export, import or other tax) now or hereafter imposed by any Government Entity or other taxing authority.
Total Loss” has the meaning given to the term “Casualty Occurrence” under the Lease.
Transaction Documents” means this Agreement, the Lease, the Deed of Novation, the Effective Time Notice, the Bill of Sale, the Acceptance Certificate, the Seller Guarantee and any agreement amending or supplementing any of the foregoing documents, and any other agreement agreed between Seller and Buyer from time to time deemed to be a Transaction Document.
Transfer Taxes” has the meaning set forth in Clause 13 of this Agreement.
1.2    Interpretation. Unless the context otherwise indicates, any reference in this Agreement to:
(a)    a “regulation” includes any present or future directive, regulation, request or requirement (in each case whether or not having the force of law) but, if not having the force of law, the compliance with which is in accordance with the general practice of the Persons to whom it is addressed;
(b)    any “agreement”, “license” or other document or instrument includes any agreement, license or other document or other instrument as varied, assigned, novated or replaced from time to time (but without prejudice to any restrictions on such variation, assignment, novation or replacement);

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(c)    the expressions “hereof”, “hereto”, “herein” and similar expressions shall be construed as references to this Agreement as a whole and shall not be limited to the particular clause in which the relevant expressions appear and the expressions “thereof”, “thereto”, “therein” and similar expressions shall be construed in like fashion;
(d)    a reference to (or to any specified provision of) this Agreement or any other document shall be construed as references to this Agreement, that provision or that document as in force for the time being and as amended and supplemented in accordance with the terms thereof, or as the case may be, with the agreement of the relevant parties and in force at any relevant time;
(e)    any statute or other legislative provision shall be read to include any statutory or legislative modification or re-enactment thereof or any substitution therefor;
(f)    a Clause, Schedule or Exhibit shall be construed as a reference to a clause hereof or a schedule or exhibit hereto, and references to this Agreement include its Schedules and Exhibits;
(g)    a word importing the singular number shall be construed so as to include the plural and vice versa;
(h)    the expression “in writing” includes by facsimile or email;
(i)    references to any party hereto shall include such party’s successors and assigns permitted hereunder; and
(j)    the index, clause and other headings in this Agreement (including their use in cross references) are for ease of reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
Clause 2.    Subject Matter of Sale. Seller hereby agrees to sell and deliver to Buyer, and Buyer hereby agrees to purchase and to accept delivery of from Seller, the Aircraft for the Purchase Price, upon and subject to the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement and subject to and with the benefit of the Lease. Seller and Buyer agree to use reasonable commercial efforts to cause the Closing to occur on or before the Target Closing Date; provided that the Closing Date shall occur in any event prior to the Final Closing Date unless mutually agreed between Seller and Buyer in writing.
Clause 3.    Price and Payment.
3.1    Purchase Price. The purchase price for the Aircraft to be paid by Buyer for the account of Seller shall be the sum of:
(a)    [ ] United States Dollars (US$[ ]) (the “Purchase Price”);
(b)    increased by an amount equal to the interest that accrues on the Purchase Price during the period from, but excluding, the Economic Closing Date until, and including, the Closing Date at a rate of [ ] percent ([ ]%) per annum (based on a 360 day year); and
(c)    decreased by a sum equal to:

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(i)    the amount of the cash Lessee Security Deposit held by Seller on the Closing Date;
(ii)    the net credit balance of the cash Maintenance Reserves (as defined in the Lease) held by Seller on the Closing Date;
(iii)    the monthly Rent (as defined in the Lease) prorated on a daily basis that is actually received by Seller pursuant to the Lease relating to the period from the Economic Closing Date until, and including, the first Rent Payment Date (as defined in the Lease) following the Closing Date;
(iv)    the monthly Rent (as defined in the Lease) that is actually received by Seller pursuant to the Lease relating to the period from and after the Closing Date but only to the extent that such amounts are not included in the deduction set forth in clause (iii) immediately above; and
(v)    the amount of the Deposit.
(the Purchase Price, as adjusted pursuant to paragraphs (b) and (c), the “Closing Payment Amount”). Such payment of the Closing Payment Amount shall be made with no withholdings, deductions or set-offs, whether in respect of Taxes or otherwise, in accordance with Clause 3.3.
(d)    Seller shall have no obligation to transfer any amount of cash Maintenance Reserves (as defined in the Lease) or Lessee Security Deposit that is held by Seller and netted from the Purchase Price pursuant to Clause 3.1(c) above.
3.2    Deposit.
(a)    Seller confirms receipt of the Deposit from Buyer in the amount of US$[ ]. No interest shall accrue on the Deposit.
(b)    The Deposit shall be non-refundable and applied as a credit in calculating the Purchase Price at Closing unless:
(i)    the Aircraft suffers a Total Loss or Material Damage prior to the Closing Date;
(ii)    Seller breaches this Agreement;
(iii)    Seller fails to satisfy any of Buyer’s conditions to Closing set forth in Clause 6.1 for which Seller is responsible (except where such failure is a result of actions or omissions of Buyer or Buyer’s breach of this Agreement), and such conditions are not satisfied or waived by Buyer (in Buyer’s sole discretion) on or before the Final Closing Date; or
(iv)    Closing does not occur on or before the Final Closing Date for any reason except as a result of (x) a breach by Buyer of its obligations under this Agreement or (y) Buyer’s failure to satisfy any of the conditions to Closing set forth in Clause 6 for which Buyer is responsible (except where such failure is a result of Seller’s breach of this Agreement).

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(c)    If the Deposit is refundable under Clause 3.2(b) above, Seller shall promptly return the Deposit to Buyer following receipt of a written notice from Buyer electing to terminate this Agreement with a description of the event that so makes the Deposit refundable. Upon receipt of such notice and return of the Deposit, the parties’ obligations or liabilities to one another with respect to this transaction shall terminate (except in respect of the confidentiality obligations set forth in Clause 15.8). Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a Total Loss, no such notice from Buyer shall be required to terminate this Agreement, and this Agreement shall automatically terminate upon Buyer’s receipt of a notice from Seller notifying Buyer that a Total Loss has occurred pursuant to Clause 5.1 below.
3.3    Payment of Closing Payment Amount. On the Closing Date, (i) subject to satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in Clause 6.1, Buyer shall remit to Seller an amount equal to the Closing Payment Amount by electronic transfer in immediately available United States Dollars to Seller’s account set forth below:
Beneficiary
MAM Seldon Aviation 2 Designated Activity Company
Bank Identifier
[ ]
Bank Name
Barclays Bank IR
IBAN
[ ]
Account Name
MAM Seldon 2
Account No.
[ ]
Address
Barclays Bank Ireland plc
MOLESWORTH STREET ONE TWO PARK PLACE
DUBLIN D02 RF29, IRELAND

or such other account as Seller may inform Buyer in writing at least three (3) Business Days in advance of the Closing Date.
3.4    Receipt of Payments in Error.
(a)    If, after the Closing, Seller receives from Lessee any amounts payable by the Lessee pursuant to the terms of the Lease and/or the Deed of Novation, Seller shall procure that such payments (other than any Excluded Payments) are promptly paid to Buyer in an amount equal to the amount that it has actually received from Lessee in full, and pending such payment shall hold the same in trust for Buyer. Any payments made by the Seller pursuant to this Section 3.4(a) shall be made to an account designated by the Buyer from time to time upon at least five (5) Business Days prior written notice.
(b)    If, after the Closing, Buyer receives from Lessee any Excluded Payment pursuant to the provisions of the Lease and/or the Deed of Novation, Buyer shall procure that such amount is promptly paid to Seller to Seller’s account set forth in Section 3.3 above in an amount equal to the amount that it has actually received from Lessee in full, and pending such payment shall hold the same in trust for Seller.
3.5    No Withholdings.

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(a)    Except as otherwise agreed in writing, all payments to be made by Seller or Buyer to another party under this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents shall be made without any deduction (whether in respect of set-off, counterclaim, charges or otherwise howsoever arising).
(b)    All payments to be made under this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents by any party hereto (the “paying party”) to another party hereto (the “payee”) shall be made in full without any deduction or withholding in respect of Taxes unless the deduction or withholding is required by law, in which event such paying party shall:
(i)    ensure that the deduction or withholding does not exceed the minimum amount legally required;
(ii)    promptly pay to the payee such additional amount so that the net after-Tax amount received by the payee will equal the full after Tax amount which would have been received by it had no such deduction or withholding been made;
(iii)    pay to the relevant taxation authority or other authorities within the period for payment permitted by law the full amount of the deduction or withholding (including, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the full amount of any deduction or withholding from any additional amount paid pursuant to this sub-clause (b)); and
(iv)    provide the payee, within the period for payment permitted by the relevant law, with an official receipt of the relevant taxation authorities involved in respect of all amounts so deducted or withheld or if such receipts are not issued by the taxation authorities concerned on payment to them of amounts so deducted or withheld, a certificate of deduction or equivalent evidence of the relevant deduction or withholding.
3.6    Currency.
(a)    The parties acknowledge that the specification of Dollars in this Agreement is of the essence and that Dollars shall be the currency of account in any and all events between Buyer and Seller.
(b)    If a party (the “recipient”) receives an amount in respect of a liability of the other party under this Agreement or if such liability is converted into a claim, proof, judgment or order in a currency other than the currency (the “contractual currency”) in which the amount is expressed to be payable under this Agreement:
(i)    such other party will indemnify recipient as an independent obligation against any loss arising out of or as a result of such conversion;
(ii)    if the amount received by recipient, when converted into the contractual currency (at the market rate at which recipient is able on the date of receipt by recipient (or on the next date thereafter on which under normal banking practice recipient is able to convert the amount received into the contractual currency) to purchase the contractual currency in New York or at its option London with that other currency) is less than the amount owed in the contractual currency, such other party will, forthwith on demand, pay to recipient an amount in the contractual currency equal to the deficit; and

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(iii)    such other party will pay to recipient on demand any exchange costs and Taxes payable in connection with the conversion.
3.7    Appropriation. If any sum paid or recovered by a party in respect of the liabilities of the other party under this Agreement is less than the amount then due, such party may apply that sum to amounts due under this Agreement in such proportions and order and generally in such manner as such party may determine at its sole discretion.
Clause 4.    Closing and Acceptance of the Aircraft; Title and Risk of Loss.
4.1    Closing and Acceptance.
(a)    Following the satisfaction (or waiver or deferral with the agreement in writing) of the conditions precedent set forth in Clause 6.1 and Clause 6.2, the Closing shall occur.
(b)    On the Closing Date, Seller shall transfer good and marketable title in and to the Aircraft in its “as, is, where is, with all faults” condition free and clear of any and all Liens (but subject to the Lease with respect to the Aircraft) whatsoever other than Permitted Liens by delivering a duly completed and executed Bill of Sale to Buyer or its designee against payment by Buyer to Seller of the Closing Payment Amount on the Closing Date. Subject to satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in Clause 6.1 and Clause 6.2, Buyer and its designee shall accept delivery of the Bill of Sale and Buyer shall execute and deliver the Acceptance Certificate.
4.2    Risk and Title. All right, title and interest of Seller in and to the Aircraft and all risk of loss or destruction of, or damage to, the Aircraft or any other tangible or intangible thing provided under this Agreement shall pass from Seller to Buyer or its designee upon the delivery of the Bill of Sale.
4.3    Inspection.
(a)    Buyer confirms that it has inspected the Aircraft to its satisfaction and that the Aircraft is in all respects satisfactory to Buyer. Buyer acknowledges that it is purchasing the Aircraft based on its own inspection and knowledge of the Aircraft, the Aircraft Documents and the Lease Documents (as defined below) and is not relying on any inspection or warranty of or made by Seller or Lessee in respect of the condition of the Aircraft, the Aircraft Documents or the Lease Documents.
(b)    Buyer confirms that it has (i) had an opportunity to review the Lease Documents and all related ancillary documentation that it desires to review and (ii) determined that the Lease Documents and all such ancillary documentation are in all respects satisfactory to Buyer. Buyer acknowledges that, in determining whether the Lease Documents and such ancillary documentation are satisfactory, Buyer has relied on its own due diligence review and knowledge of the Lease Documents and such ancillary documentation.
(c)    Buyer acknowledges that it has been and will be solely responsible for making its own independent investigation and appraisal of the operations, financial condition, creditworthiness, status and affairs of the Lessee, and, except for the representations and warranties made by Seller herein and in the other Transaction Documents (as applicable), has not

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relied upon, and will not at any time rely upon, either Seller to provide Buyer with any information relating to any such matters or to assess or keep under review any of such matters. It is agreed that Seller will be solely responsible for all contact with Lessee until after Closing, and Buyer agrees that neither Buyer nor its Affiliates will communicate directly with Lessee at any time prior to Closing without the prior written consent of Seller.
Clause 5.    Loss of or Damage to the Aircraft Prior to the Closing.
5.1    Total Loss Prior to the Closing. If prior to Closing, a Total Loss or any event or circumstance which with the passage of time or the giving of notice or both, would constitute a Total Loss shall have occurred and be continuing, Seller shall, promptly upon becoming aware of the foregoing, notify Buyer in writing of the fact and details of such occurrence, and such notice shall discharge and terminate all obligations and liabilities of the parties hereunder to proceed with the sale of the Aircraft and Seller shall promptly return to Buyer the Deposit.
5.2    Material Damage to the Aircraft Prior to the Closing. If prior to Closing, the Aircraft suffers Material Damage, Seller shall promptly notify Buyer in writing of the facts and details of such occurrence.
Clause 6.    Conditions Precedent.
6.1    Conditions Precedent to Obligation of Buyer. The obligations of Buyer to pay the Closing Payment Amount and accept the Aircraft under this Agreement are conditioned upon the following:
(a)    the receipt by Buyer on or before the Closing Date of the following documents duly executed by the parties thereto (other than Buyer) satisfactory in form and substance to Buyer (with the documents listed in subclauses (i) through (iv) being held in escrow without being released until payment of the Closing Payment Amount):
(i)    the Deed of Novation;
(ii)    the Effective Time Notice;
(iii)    the Seller Guarantee;
(i)    the Lessee Guarantee;
(ii)    the Bill of Sale;
(iii)    a PDF copy of the Lease;
(iv)    an Incident/Accident Clearance Statement, in form and substance acceptable to Buyer, from Lessee;
(v)    evidence that all the conditions precedent under Schedule 2 of the Deed of Novation shall have been satisfied (except to the extent waived or deferred by the relevant party thereto) and that the transactions contemplated by the Deed of Novation will occur on the Closing Date;

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(vi)    Buyer shall be reasonably satisfied that the sale of the Aircraft to Buyer at the Delivery Location is exempt from Transfer Tax or that the applicable Transfer Tax is acceptable to Buyer in which case Buyer has paid or shall confirm that it shall pay any such Transfer Tax owing on the transaction in accordance with Clause 13;
(b)    Seller shall have provided to Buyer (i) a copy of all relevant powers of attorney and other corporate authorizations for Seller in relation to the execution of this Agreement and the other documents it has executed in connection herewith, in each case certified by an officer of Seller that each such document is a true and up to date copy of the original and, in the case of each corporate authorization, that such authorization has not been varied, revoked or rescinded, and (ii) a copy of Seller’s constitutional documents, in each case certified by an officer of Seller that each such document is a true and up to date copy of the original;
(c)    Seller shall have delivered to Buyer (a) an incumbency certificate of Seller signed by officers thereof as to the Person or Persons authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents on behalf of Seller, and (b) evidence satisfactory to Buyer that Seller has all necessary corporate power to enter into and perform, and has taken all necessary corporate steps to approve the entry into and performance of, this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby;
(d)    Buyer shall have received a certificate of insurance with respect to the Aircraft that is in compliance with the requirements described in the Lease and the Deed of Novation;
(e)    no Material Damage shall have occurred and no Total Loss, or any event or circumstance which with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both, would constitute a Total Loss shall have occurred;
(f)    on the Closing Date, the Lease shall be in full force and effect and shall not have been amended, rescinded or terminated;
(g)    no change shall have occurred after the date of execution and delivery of this Agreement in applicable law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof which would make it illegal for Buyer (i) to perform fully its obligations under any of the Transaction Documents, or (ii) to acquire the Aircraft; provided that if any such change has occurred, the parties shall use all reasonable cooperative endeavors to restructure the transaction contemplated by this Agreement so as to avoid the aforementioned illegality;
(h)    no change shall have occurred after the date of execution and delivery of this Agreement in applicable law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof which would make it illegal for Seller (i) to perform fully its obligations under any of the Transaction Documents to which it is a party or (ii) to sell the Aircraft; provided that if any such change has occurred, the parties shall use all reasonable cooperative endeavors to restructure the transaction contemplated by this Agreement so as to avoid the aforementioned illegality;
(i)    no action or proceeding shall have been instituted by any Government Entity, no governmental action shall be threatened by any Government Entity and no other judgment, order or decree shall have been issued or proposed to have been issued by any

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Government Entity to set aside, restrain, enjoin or prevent the execution, delivery or performance of the Transaction Documents, or the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents;
(j)    the representations of Seller in Clause 7.1 shall be true and accurate on the Closing Date, except to the extent that such representations relate to a date prior to the Closing Date, and Buyer shall have received an officer’s certificate from Seller dated the Closing Date confirming the same;
(k)    the Aircraft shall be free and clean of all Liens other than Permitted Liens; and
(l)    the Aircraft shall be at the Delivery Location.
The conditions specified in this Clause 6.1 are for the sole benefit of Buyer and may be waived in whole or in part and with or without conditions by Buyer without prejudicing the right of Buyer to receive fulfillment of such conditions, in whole or in part, at any time thereafter.
6.2    Conditions Precedent to Obligation of Seller. The obligations of Seller to sell the Aircraft to Buyer under this Agreement and to deliver the Bill of Sale are conditioned upon the following:
(a)    The receipt by Seller on or before the Closing Date of the following documents executed by the parties thereto (other than Seller) satisfactory in form and substance to Seller (with the documents listed in subclauses (i) through (iv) being held in escrow without being released until the payment of the Closing Payment Amount):
(i)    the Deed of Novation;
(ii)    the Acceptance Certificate;
(iii)    the Effective Time Notice;
(iv)    evidence that all the conditions precedent under Schedule 2 of the Deed of Novation shall have been satisfied (except to the extent waived or deferred by the relevant party thereto);
(v)    Seller shall be reasonably satisfied that the sale of the Aircraft to Buyer at the Delivery Location is exempt from Transfer Tax or that the applicable Transfer Tax is acceptable to Buyer in which case Buyer has paid or shall confirm that it shall pay any such Transfer Tax owing on the transaction in accordance with Clause 13;
(b)    Buyer shall have provided to Seller (i) a copy of all relevant powers of attorney and other corporate authorizations for Buyer in relation to the execution of this Agreement and the other documents it has executed in connection herewith, in each case certified by an officer of Buyer that each such document is a true and up to date copy of the original and, in the case of each corporate authorization, that such authorization has not been varied, revoked or rescinded, and (ii) a copy of Buyer’s constitutional documents, in each case certified by an officer of Buyer that each such document is a true and up to date copy of the original;

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(c)    Buyer shall have delivered to Seller (a) an incumbency certificate of Buyer signed by officers thereof as to the Person or Persons authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents on behalf of Buyer, and (b) evidence satisfactory to Seller that Buyer has all necessary power to enter into and perform, and has taken all necessary steps to approve the entry into and performance of, this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby;
(d)    Seller shall have received an insurance certificate and insurance broker’s letter of undertaking, each in form and substance satisfactory to Seller, complying with the provisions of Clause 8.5;
(e)    Seller shall have received the Closing Payment Amount;
(f)    no change shall have occurred after the date of execution and delivery of this Agreement in applicable law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof which would make it illegal for Seller (i) to perform fully its obligations under any of the Transaction Documents or (ii) to sell the Aircraft; provided that if any such change has occurred, the parties shall use all reasonable cooperative endeavors to restructure the transaction contemplated by this Agreement so as to avoid the aforementioned illegality;
(g)    no change shall have occurred after the date of execution and delivery of this Agreement in applicable law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof which would make it illegal for Buyer (i) to perform fully its obligations under any of the Transaction Documents to which it is a party or (ii) in the case of Buyer, to acquire the Aircraft; provided that if any such change has occurred, the parties shall use all reasonable cooperative endeavors to restructure the transaction contemplated by this Agreement so as to avoid the aforementioned illegality;
(h)    no action or proceeding shall have been instituted by any Government Entity, no governmental action shall be threatened by any Government Entity and no other judgment, order or decree shall have been issued or proposed to have been issued by any Government Entity to set aside, restrain, enjoin or prevent the execution, delivery or performance of the Transaction Documents, or the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents; and
(i)    the representations of Buyer in Clause 7.2 shall be true and accurate on the Closing Date, and Seller shall have received an officer’s certificate from Buyer dated the Closing Date confirming the same.
The conditions specified in Clause 6.2 are for the sole benefit of Seller and may be waived in whole or in part and with or without conditions by Seller without prejudicing the right of Seller to receive fulfillment of such conditions, in whole or in part, at any time thereafter.
6.3    Termination for Delay. If, for any reason, Closing has not occurred on or before the Final Closing Date, either party (or, in the case of a delay caused by Buyer’s or Seller’s breach of this Agreement, the non-breaching party only) may terminate this Agreement by giving the other party written notice within three (3) Business Days after the Final Closing Date and this Agreement will terminate on the date of receipt of such notice. In the event of such termination, neither party will have any further liability to the other with respect to the Aircraft, and this Agreement shall terminate, except that if Buyer is not then in breach of this Agreement, and provided that the cause of such delay is not Buyer’s failure to satisfy any of the conditions to

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Closing set forth in Clause 6 for which Buyer is responsible (except where such failure is a result of Seller’s breach of this Agreement), Seller will promptly return the Deposit to Buyer. If neither party gives a notice of termination within three (3) Business Days, the Final Closing Date shall be automatically extended for a period of thirty (30) Business Days beyond the later of (a) the originally scheduled Final Closing Date, and (b) the Final Closing Date as most recently extended.
Clause 7.    Representations and Warranties.
7.1    Seller’s Representations and Warranties. Seller represents and warrants to Buyer that the following statements are on the date hereof, and on the Closing Date will be, true and correct:
(a)    Title. Immediately before Closing, Seller shall have full legal and beneficial and good and marketable title to the Aircraft and Seller’s delivery of the Bill of Sale to Buyer or its designee shall convey to Buyer or such designee full legal and beneficial and good and marketable title to the Aircraft and all other right, title and interest of Seller in and to the Aircraft free and clear of all Liens other than Permitted Liens, and Seller will warrant and defend such title forever against all claims and demands whatsoever.
(b)    Status. Seller is a designated activity company incorporated and validly existing under the laws of Ireland.
(c)    Power and Authority. Seller has the power to enter into and perform and has taken all necessary action to authorize its entry into, performance and delivery of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.
(d)    Legal Validity. This Agreement has been, and the other Transaction Documents to which Seller is a party, when executed, were or will be, duly executed and delivered by Seller. This Agreement constitutes, and the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party when executed were or will constitute, the legal, valid and binding obligations of Seller enforceable in accordance with their terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership, examinership, moratorium and other similar laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and general principles of equity, whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity.
(e)    Non-conflict with Laws. Seller’s entry into and performance of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby do not and will not conflict with:
(i)    any law or regulation or any official or judicial order applicable to Seller; or
(ii)    the certificate of incorporation, constitution or any other corporate governing documents of Seller; or
(iii)    any agreement or document to which Seller is a party or which is binding upon Seller or its assets.

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(f)    Consents. All authorizations, approvals, consents, licenses, exemptions, filings, registrations, notarizations and other matters, official or otherwise applicable to Seller which are required or advisable in connection with the entry into, performance, validity and enforceability of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which Seller is a party, the delivery of the Aircraft hereunder or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby shall be obtained by Seller prior to the date upon which they are required or it is advisable (in the absence of a stipulated date) that they be obtained.
(g)    Litigation. No litigation or other proceeding before any court, administrative agency or government body is pending or, to the best of Seller’s knowledge, threatened against Seller, or affecting or relating to the Aircraft, the outcome of which could materially and adversely affect the validity of this Agreement, the performance by Seller of its obligations hereunder, or the rights, benefits or interest of Seller conveyed hereunder.
(h)    No Bankruptcy. No liquidator, examiner, receiver or similar officer has been appointed in respect of all or any part of the assets of Seller nor has any application been made to a court which is still pending for an order for, or to the best of Seller’s knowledge, any act, matter or thing been done which with the giving of notice, lapse of time or satisfaction of some other condition (or any combination thereof) will lead to, the appointment of any such officer or equivalent in any jurisdiction.
(i)    Maintenance Reserves. Except as set forth in a written notice to Buyer which is acceptable to Buyer, Lessee has not submitted to Seller any requests for reimbursement from the Supplemental Rent that are unsatisfied.
(j)    Reimbursements. Seller has not waived or deferred any of its rights under the Lease with respect to claims for reimbursement from the Supplemental Rent.
(k)    Rent. Except as set forth in a written notice to Buyer, Lessee has not prepaid any Rent other than under and in accordance with the Lease.
(l)    Lease Documents. The Lease Documents provided or to be provided to Buyer are true, correct and complete (originals or copies, as applicable) of such Lease Documents and constitute the entire agreement between the Seller and Lessee with respect to the Aircraft immediately prior to Delivery and there have been no other amendments or modifications entered into with respect to such Lease Documents which have not been disclosed by Seller to Buyer.
7.2    Buyer’s Representations and Warranties. Buyer represents and warrants to Seller that the following statements are on the date hereof, and on the Closing Date will be, true and correct:
(a)    Status. Buyer is a designated activity company incorporated and validly existing under the laws of Ireland.
(b)    Power and Authority. Buyer has the power to enter into and perform and has taken all necessary action to authorize the entry into, performance and delivery of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.

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(c)    Legal Validity. This Agreement has been, and the other Transaction Documents to which Buyer is a party, when executed, will be, duly executed and delivered by Buyer. This Agreement constitutes, and the other Transaction Documents to which Buyer is a party when executed will constitute, the legal, valid and binding obligations of Buyer enforceable in accordance with their terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership, examinership, moratorium and other similar laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and general principles of equity, whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity.
(d)    Non-conflict with laws. Buyer’s entry into and performance of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which Buyer is a party and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby do not and will not conflict with:
(i)    any law or regulation or any official or judicial order applicable to Buyer; or
(ii)    the certificate of incorporation, constitution or any other corporate governing documents of Buyer; or
(iii)    any agreement or document to which Buyer is a party or which is binding upon Buyer or any of its assets.
(e)    Consents. All authorizations, approvals, consents, licenses, exemptions, filings, registrations, notarizations and other matters official or otherwise applicable to Buyer which are required or advisable in connection with the entry into, performance, validity and enforceability of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which Buyer is a party, the acceptance of the delivery of the Aircraft hereunder or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby shall be obtained by Buyer prior to the date upon which they are required or it is advisable (in the absence of a stipulated date) that they be obtained.
(f)    Litigation. No litigation or other proceeding before any court, administrative agency or government body is pending or, to the best of Buyer’s knowledge, threatened against Buyer, the outcome of which could materially and adversely affect the validity of this Agreement.
(g)    No Bankruptcy. No liquidator, examiner, receiver or similar officer has been appointed in respect of all or any part of the assets of Buyer nor has any application been made to a court which is still pending for an order for, or any act, matter or thing been done which with the giving of notice, lapse of time or satisfaction of some other condition (or any combination thereof) will lead to, the appointment of any such officer or equivalent in any jurisdiction.
(h)    No Restrictions on Payments. There are no restrictions on Buyer making the payments required by this Sale Agreement.
Clause 8.    Indemnification and Insurance.
8.1    Seller Indemnification. Without limiting the provisions of Clause 10.1, Seller hereby agrees at all times to indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless the Buyer on an After-Tax Basis from and against all and any Taxes (other than Transfer Taxes, which, for the

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avoidance of doubt, are the responsibility of Buyer), liabilities, losses, claims, proceedings, damages, penalties, fines, fees, costs and expenses whatsoever (any of the foregoing being referred to as a “Buyer Claim”) that any of them at any time suffers or incurs with respect to any event attributable to (i) the period prior to Closing arising directly or indirectly out of, or in any way connected with the purchase, manufacture, ownership, possession, registration, performance, transportation, management, control, use or operation, design, condition, testing, delivery, leasing, subleasing, maintenance, repair, service, modification, overhaul, replacement, removal or redelivery of the Aircraft or relating to loss or destruction or damage to any property, or death or injury to any person caused by, relating to or arising from or out of (in each case whether directly or indirectly) any of the foregoing matters or (ii) the breach by Seller of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or obligations hereunder or under any of the Transaction Documents to which it is a party.
8.2    Limitation to Seller’s Indemnification. The indemnities contained in Clause 8.1 do not extend to Buyer Claims:
(a)    which are indemnified by the Lessee or covered by insurances in respect of the Aircraft, provided that in the event that Lessee’s indemnification does not make Buyer whole, then Buyer shall be entitled to seek indemnification from Seller;
(b)    relating to the condition of the Aircraft at the Closing;
(c)    caused by the willful misconduct or gross negligence of Buyer;
(d)    caused by any acts or omissions of Buyer in its capacity as a manufacturer, servicer or repairer of aviation products;
(e)    to the extent caused by the failure of Buyer to comply with any of its express obligations under the Transaction Documents (unless such failure is caused by the failure of Seller to comply with any of its express obligations under the Transaction Documents) or any of Buyer’s representations and warranties not being true and correct;
(f)    which are ordinary or usual operating or overhead expenses of Buyer; or
(g)    which Buyer is expressly required to bear pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.
8.3    Buyer Indemnification. Buyer hereby agrees at all times to indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless Seller Indemnitees on an After-Tax Basis from and against all and any Taxes, liabilities, losses, claims, proceedings, damages, penalties, fines, fees, costs and expenses whatsoever (any of the foregoing being referred to as a “Seller Claim”) that any of them at any time suffers or incurs with respect to any event attributable to (i) the period following Closing arising directly or indirectly out of, or in any way connected with the purchase, manufacture, ownership, possession, registration, performance, transportation, management, control, use or operation, design, condition, testing, delivery, leasing, subleasing, maintenance, repair, service, modification, overhaul, replacement, removal or redelivery of the Aircraft or relating to loss or destruction or damage or any property, or death or injury to any person caused by, relating to or arising from or out of (in each case whether directly or indirectly) any of the foregoing matters or (ii) the breach by Buyer of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or obligations hereunder or under any of the Transaction Documents to which it is a party.

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8.4    Limitation to Buyer’s Indemnification. The indemnities contained in Clause 8.3 do not extend to Seller Claims:
(a)    which are indemnified by the Lessee or covered by insurances in respect of the Aircraft, provided that in the event that Lessee’s indemnification does not make Seller whole, then Seller shall be entitled to seek indemnification from Buyer;
(b)    caused by the willful misconduct or gross negligence of any Seller Indemnitee;
(c)    caused by any acts or omissions of a Seller Indemnitee in its capacity as a manufacturer, servicer or repairer of aviation products;
(d)    caused by the failure of Seller to comply with any of the express obligations under the Transaction Documents (unless such failure is caused by the failure of Buyer to comply with any of its express obligations under the Transaction Documents) or any of Seller’s representations and warranties not being true and correct;
(e)    which are ordinary or usual operating or overhead expenses of Seller; or
(f)    which Seller is expressly required to bear pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.
8.5    Insurance. Buyer shall, from the Closing Date until the earlier of (i) the second anniversary thereof and (ii) the date of completion of the next major airframe check (the “Tail Period”), (A) require that any lessee (including the Lessee) leasing the Aircraft from Buyer shall be contractually obligated to maintain the Insurances and shall use reasonable efforts to cause such lessee to maintain such Insurances; (B) require that any purchaser of the Aircraft from Buyer shall be contractually obligated to make the same agreements set forth in this Clause 8.5, as if each reference herein to Buyer were a reference to such purchaser and its subsidiaries and affiliates, and shall cause such purchaser to maintain such Insurances; and (C) include the Seller Indemnities, Heston Services Ltd. And each of their affiliates, subsidiaries, shareholders, members, partners, officers, directors, managers, employees, successors and assigns (the “Seller Parties”) as additional insureds on any Insurances maintained by Buyer or any lessee (including the Lessee) on a primary basis; provided that, in the event that Buyer is unable to procure such insurance cover for the Aircraft under the Lessee’s or any future operator’s or any purchaser’s liability insurance for any reason whatsoever, Buyer shall obtain and maintain such equivalent insurance cover for the Aircraft for its own account and at its own expense, which equivalent insurance cover shall name the Seller Parties as additional insureds for the Tail Period.
In this Clause 8.5, “Insurances” means comprehensive aircraft/airline liability insurance for the Aircraft with reputable insurers and meeting the requirements set forth below:
(a)    noting the interest of and including the Seller Parties as additional insureds;
(b)    when the Airframe or either Engine is subject to (i) the Lease, providing coverage in an amount not less than the amount which the Lessee is contractually obligated to maintain under the Lease on the Sale Date, or (ii) another lease, providing coverage in an amount not less than $600,000,000;

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(c)    when the Airframe and each Engine are not being operated but the Airframe or either Engine has not been removed from service to be parted out, providing coverage in an amount not less than $200,000,000;
(d)    if the Airframe and both Engines have been permanently removed from service to be parted out, comprehensive aviation products legal liability insurance in respect of the Aircraft of not less than $10,000,000 each and every loss (but in the aggregate in respect of products liability) in accordance with customary terms and conditions available in the leading international insurance markets;
(e)    providing that the Seller Parties have no responsibility for payment of premium;
(f)    providing that insurers waive rights of subrogation against each Seller Party;
(g)    providing that the insurance as to the interests of each Seller Party will not be invalidated by any action or inaction by any other insured party, and that such Seller Parties shall be held covered for their respective interests notwithstanding any breach or violation of warranty, condition or declaration, or by any non-disclosure or any false statement concerning the policy or the subject thereof, whether occurring before or after the Closing Date or before or after any loss relating thereto;
(h)    providing that the insurance is primary without rights of contribution in relation to any other insurance and not subject to average;
(i)    providing for severability of interest endorsements;
(j)    providing that that insurance will operate in all respects as if a separate policy had been issued to and covering each insured thereunder; provided, however, that the total liability under the policy will not exceed the limits of liability under the policy; and
(k)    providing that the insurance shall not be cancelled or materially changed without thirty (30) days’ advance written notice to Seller.
The amount and other provisions of any insurance and reinsurance provided by Lessee at the time of Closing or any subsequent sale of the Aircraft by Buyer subject to the Lease shall be sufficient to satisfy the requirements of this Clause 8.5 so long as such insurance and reinsurance remains in place. Upon Seller’s request at any time, Buyer shall use reasonable efforts to, and at the commencement of a new lease of the Aircraft or any sale of the Aircraft by Buyer, Buyer shall provide a certificate of insurance and reinsurance (if any) (and, if applicable, a letter of undertaking from the brokers or insurer or reinsurer (if any)) addressed, and in a form or forms reasonably acceptable, to Seller setting forth the Seller Parties as additional insureds, the policy numbers, a description of the Aircraft and Engines (including manufacturer’s serial numbers), and a detailed description of the coverages, policy forms and endorsements and otherwise meeting the requirements hereunder (it being agreed that certificates conforming to AVN67B shall be deemed acceptable to Seller if the Lease expressly permits such certificates or Buyer is currently accepting such certificates from the Lessee). In the event Buyer is unable to procure the Insurances from an insurer of recognized responsibility, then it shall procure reinsurance

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coverage under terms reasonably acceptable to Seller, and such reinsurance shall contain a cut-through clause satisfactory to Seller.
8.1    Insurance Certificates. On or before the Closing Date, Lessee will provide an insurance certificate certifying that the insurance policies required under Clause 8.5 are in effect with respect to the Aircraft. Thereafter, upon renewal Buyer will provide, or procure that there is provided, to Seller an insurance certificate certifying that the insurance policies required under Clause 8.5 are in effect with respect to the Aircraft (i) without further action by Seller if such insurance policies are maintained directly by Buyer or (ii) upon Seller’s reasonable request if such insurance policies are maintained by Lessee and Buyer lacks knowledge of Lessee’s failure to provide an insurance certificate to Seller.
Clause 9.    Manufacturer’s Warranties. Effective as of Closing, Seller grants and does hereby irrevocably assign to Buyer the rights and benefits, to the extent that the same are not extinguished by the sale of the Aircraft, of any assignable warranties or indemnities of manufacturers, distributors, vendors, MROs or other service providers, which may exist in favor of Seller at the Closing with respect to the Airframe, any Engine or any Part. At Buyer’s request and expense, Seller will provide reasonable cooperation to secure such rights and benefits in favor of Buyer (including, without limitation, giving notice of such assignment to the relevant manufacturers, distributors or service providers).
Clause 10.    DISCLAIMERS AND EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY.
10.1    SELLER’S DISCLAIMERS OF WARRANTIES. BUYER UNCONDITIONALLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT IT IS PURCHASING THE AIRCRAFT “AS IS”, “WHERE IS” AND “WITH ALL FAULTS” AND THAT, EXCEPT FOR THE REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN CLAUSE 7.1(a) OF THIS AGREEMENT AND IN THE BILL OF SALE, THE AIRCRAFT (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE AIRFRAME AND ANY ENGINE, APU, LANDING GEAR, COMPONENT, EQUIPMENT AND PART INSTALLED THEREON, AND ANY OF THE AIRCRAFT DOCUMENTS APPLICABLE TO THE AIRCRAFT, AND ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT, PART, DATA OR INFORMATION SOLD AND PROVIDED HEREUNDER) ARE SOLD AND PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” “WHERE IS” BASIS, WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT RECOURSE TO SELLER. THE REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT AND THE BILL OF SALE AND THE OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES OF SELLER HEREUNDER ARE EXCLUSIVE AND EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF, AND SELLER WILL NOT BE DEEMED TO HAVE MADE, AND BUYER HEREBY WAIVES, RELEASES AND RENOUNCES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES IT MAY HAVE AGAINST SELLER, WHETHER ARISING BY LAW OR OTHERWISE, RELATING TO ANY AND ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, DUTIES, OBLIGATIONS, LIABILITIES AND GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, CONCERNING THE AIRCRAFT OR THE AIRWORTHINESS THEREOF (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE AIRFRAME AND ANY ENGINE, APU, LANDING GEAR, COMPONENT, EQUIPMENT AND PART INSTALLED THEREON, AND ANY OF THE AIRCRAFT DOCUMENTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION APPLICABLE TO THE AIRCRAFT, AND ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT, PART, DATA OR INFORMATION SOLD AND PROVIDED HEREUNDER), OR THE VALUE, CONDITION, DESIGN, OPERATION, DURABILITY OR COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFICATION OF THE

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AIRCRAFT (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE AIRFRAME AND ANY ENGINE, APU, LANDING GEAR, COMPONENT, EQUIPMENT AND PART INSTALLED THEREON, AND ANY OF THE AIRCRAFT DOCUMENTS APPLICABLE TO THE AIRCRAFT, AND ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT, PART, DATA OR INFORMATION SOLD AND PROVIDED HEREUNDER), INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
(a)    ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND BUYER HEREBY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES IT MAY HAVE AGAINST SELLER RELATING TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING AND ARISING BY LAW OR OTHERWISE;
(b)    ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING FROM COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE;
(c)    ANY OBLIGATION, LIABILITY, RIGHT, CLAIM OR REMEDY IN TORT, WHETHER OR NOT ARISING FROM THE ACTUAL OR IMPUTED NEGLIGENCE OF SELLER AND ITS ASSIGNS; AND
(d)    ANY OBLIGATION, LIABILITY, RIGHT, CLAIM OR REMEDY FOR LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO ANY EQUIPMENT OR ANY OTHER TANGIBLE OR INTANGIBLE THING PROVIDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
10.2    EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND OTHER DAMAGES. NEITHER PARTY SHALL HAVE ANY OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY TO THE OTHER PARTY, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT (INCLUDING WARRANTY), TORT OR OTHERWISE, FOR LOSS OF USE, REVENUE OR PROFIT, OR FOR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO THE AIRCRAFT OR ANY OTHER TANGIBLE OR INTANGIBLE THING PROVIDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
10.3    TECHNICAL ACCEPTANCE. DELIVERY BY BUYER TO SELLER OF THE ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE SHALL BE CONCLUSIVE PROOF AS BETWEEN SELLER (ON THE ONE HAND) AND BUYER (ON THE OTHER) THAT BUYER’S TECHNICAL EXPERTS HAVE EXAMINED AND INVESTIGATED THE AIRCRAFT AND EACH PART THEREOF AND THAT THE AIRCRAFT AND EACH PART THEREOF IS AIRWORTHY AND IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AND REPAIR, WITHOUT DEFECT (WHETHER OR NOT DISCOVERABLE ON THE SALE DATE) AND IN EVERY WAY SATISFACTORY TO BUYER.
Clause 11.    Excusable Delay and Termination. The Closing may be delayed for any cause to the extent it is beyond Seller’s or Buyer’s reasonable control and not occasioned by that party’s fault or negligence, including, without limitation, acts of God; war, armed hostilities, riots, fires, floods, earthquakes or serious accidents; governmental acts or failures to act affecting materials, facilities or the Aircraft; strikes or labor troubles causing cessation, slowdown or interruption of work; failure of or delay in transportation; or inability, after due and timely diligence, to procure materials, systems, accessories, equipment or Parts. A delay resulting from such causes is referred to as an “Excusable Delay”. Each party will promptly notify the other of any actual or threatened Excusable Delay in delivery of the Aircraft and the estimated duration and cause thereof, and the Final Closing Date of the Aircraft will be equitably extended.

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Clause 12.    Assignment. This Agreement will inure to the benefit of and be binding upon each of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. Neither the rights nor the duties of either party may be assigned or delegated, or contracted to be assigned or delegated, in whole or part, without the prior written consent of the other party, and any purported assignment or delegation without the consent of the other party shall be void ab initio.
Clause 13.    Transfer Taxes. Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Seller for and against any and all Taxes imposed on any party in connection with the transfer of title to the related Aircraft and/or the novation of the Lease as contemplated in this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents excluding any Taxes assessed on the net income of Seller or gain realized by the Seller (“Transfer Taxes”). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Buyer and the Seller shall use commercially reasonable efforts to structure the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents so as to lawfully avoid or minimize the incurrence of any Taxes. Any amount payable by Buyer pursuant to this Clause 13 will be paid within five (5) Business Days after receipt of a written demand therefor from Seller, accompanied by a written statement describing in reasonable detail the basis for such demand and the computation of the amount so payable.
Clause 14.    Notices. Any notice, request or information required or permissible under, or waiver or agreement contemplated by, this Agreement will be in writing and in English. Notices will be delivered in person or sent by email or by expedited delivery addressed to the parties as set forth in this Clause 14. In the case of an email, notice will be deemed received upon actual receipt. In the case of a notice sent by expedited delivery, notice will be deemed received on the date of delivery set forth in the records of the Person which accomplished the delivery. If any notice is sent by more than one of the above listed methods, notice will be deemed received on the earliest possible date in accordance with the above provisions:
(i)
If to Buyer:
Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC
32 Molesworth Street
Dublin 2
Ireland
Tel: 697 3200
Fax: 697 3300
Attn: The Directors
With a copy to:

Contrail Aviation Support, LLC
435 Investment Court
Verona, Wisconsin 53593
United States of America
Tel: 1 608 848-8100
E-mail: joe@contrail.com
Facsimile: 608 848 8101

Attn: Joseph G. Kuhn, CEO

(ii)    If to Seller:

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MAM Seldon Aviation 2 Designated Activity Company
32 Molesworth Street
Dublin 2, D02Y512

Ireland
Tel: +353 1 697 3200
Fax: +353 1 697 3300
Email: mfdublin@maplesfs.com
With a copy to:
Marathon Structured Product Strategies Fund, LP
c/o Marathon Asset Management, LP
One Bryant Park, 38
th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Email: cthaler@marathonfund.com and JThorstenson@marathonfund.com
Fax: +1 212 205 8735 and +1 212 205-8796
Attn: Craig Thaler and Joe Thorstenson
With a copy to:
Seldon Partners
1636 3rd Avenue, Suite 135

New York, NY 10128
Attention: Daniel Simons
Tel: +1 (646) 397-6982

Email: dsimons@seldonpartners.com
or to any party at such other address as the party may designate by notice duly given in accordance with this Clause 14.
Clause 15.    Miscellaneous.
15.1    Further Assurances. Each party agrees from time to time to do and perform such other and further acts and execute and deliver any and all such other instruments as may be required by law or reasonably requested by the other party to establish, maintain and protect the rights and remedies of the requesting party and carry out and effect the intent and purpose of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. Such other and further acts shall be at the expense of the requesting party unless such other or further act is related to an obligation of a party hereunder that has not been fully performed, in which case it shall be at the expense of the party bearing the obligation.
15.2    Certain Filings. Seller and Buyer shall cooperate with one another (i) in determining whether any action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency, official or authority is required, or any actions, consents, approvals or waivers are required to be obtained from parties to any material contracts, in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and (ii) in taking such actions or making any such filings, furnishing information required in connection therewith and seeking timely to obtain any such actions, consents, approvals or waivers.

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15.3    Waiver; Remedies Cumulative.
(a)    No delay on the part of either party in exercising any of its rights, powers or privileges under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege preclude any other or further exercise thereof, or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege.
(b)    The rights and remedies herein provided are cumulative and, save as expressly stated to the contrary herein, are not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by law.
15.4    Severability of Provisions. If any provision of this Agreement is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such prohibition or unenforceability shall not invalidate the remaining provisions hereto or affect the validity or enforceability of such provisions in any other jurisdiction.
15.5    Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, and by each party on separate counterparts. Each counterpart is an original, but all counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument. Delivery of a counterpart of this Agreement by email attachment or telecopy shall be an effective mode of delivery. In relation to each counterpart, upon confirmation by or on behalf of a party that such party authorizes the attachment of its counterpart signature page to the final text of this Agreement, such counterpart signature page shall take effect, together with such final text, as a complete authoritative counterpart.
15.6    Documentation and Costs. Unless otherwise expressly set forth herein or in the Deed of Novation, each party shall be responsible for its respective out-of-pocket expenses, including, but not limited to, fees of legal counsel, accounting advisors, insurance advisors and equipment appraisers. All fees and expenses with respect to the change of Aircraft registration and all registration and filing fees in connection with any financing arranged by Buyer shall be for the account of Buyer. Any expenses relating to the assignment of the Lease and payable on behalf of or reimbursable to the applicable Lessee will be paid by Buyer and Seller on a 50/50 basis.
15.7    Attorneys’ Fees. In any action or proceeding brought by any party against the other arising under or in connection with this Agreement or any other documents related thereto, the prevailing party shall, in addition to other allowable costs, be entitled to an award of reasonable attorneys’ fees.
15.8    Confidentiality. The parties hereto shall keep this Agreement and any other agreements (other than the Bill of Sale or any of the other Transaction Documents to the extent they are required to be publicly filed) between the parties contemplated hereby strictly confidential without the prior written consent of the other party; provided that such consent shall not be required for any disclosure to any Affiliates, directors, shareholders, capital partners, investors, officers, employees, professional advisers or financiers of such party who are responsible for analyzing, negotiating and approving the transactions contemplated hereby and who are made aware of the confidential nature of the transactions contemplated hereby. This Clause 15.8 imposes no obligation upon a recipient with respect to confidential information which (a) was in the recipient’s possession before receipt from the discloser; (b) is or becomes a matter of public knowledge through no fault of the recipient; (c) is rightfully received by the

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recipient from a rightfully possessing third party who does not have a duty of confidentiality; (d) is disclosed by the discloser to a third party who does not have a duty of confidentiality; (e) is disclosed under operation of law; (f) is disclosed by the recipient with the discloser’s prior written approval, or (g) is independently developed by the recipient without access to confidential information exchanged hereunder.
15.9    No Brokers. If any person asserts any claim against either Seller or Buyer for fees or commissions by reason of any agreement to act as a broker for either Seller or Buyer in this transaction, the party for which said person claims to have acted will on demand defend, indemnify and hold harmless the other party from and against all claims, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, judgments and expenses of every kind (including legal fees, costs and related expenses) arising out of such claim.
15.10    Negotiated Agreement. This Agreement, including the provisions of Clause 10 relating to DISCLAIMER AND RELEASE, the exclusion of consequential and other damages, and the provisions relating to indemnification and insurance, has been the subject of discussion and negotiation and is fully understood by the parties, and the Purchase Price and other agreements of the parties set forth in this Agreement were arrived at in consideration of such provisions.
15.11    Entire Agreement; Amendments. This Agreement and the other Transaction Documents constitute the entire agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and all prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements, whether written or oral, among any of the parties hereto with respect to such subject matter are hereby superseded in their entireties. This Agreement shall not be amended, modified or waived except by an instrument in writing executed by authorized representatives of the parties.
15.12    Corporate Obligations. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Buyer acknowledges and agrees that the obligations of Seller hereunder are solely the corporate obligations of Seller and that it will not have or seek before any court or Government Entity to have any recourse against any shareholder, director, officer or employee of Seller from time to time with respect to any actions or inactions of Seller or any obligation, covenant, indemnity, representation or agreement of Seller under this Agreement, in each case except to the extent that any such action or inaction arises as a result of the fraud, gross negligence or wilful misconduct of the relevant shareholder, director, officer or employee of Seller.
15.13    Governing Law. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 5-1401 AND 5-1402 OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW OF NEW YORK, TO THE SAME EXTENT AS IF THIS AGREEMENT WAS ENTERED INTO AND PERFORMED ENTIRELY WITHIN THE STATE OF NEW YORK BY RESIDENTS OF SUCH STATE OF NEW YORK.
15.14    Submission to Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial.
(a)    Each party hereby irrevocably consents that the courts of the City, County and State of New York and the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, in each case, located in the Borough of Manhattan, New York, New York, are to have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any disputes which may arise in connection with the legal relationships established by this Agreement (including, without limitation, claims for set-off or

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counterclaim) or otherwise arising in connection with this Agreement or any other Transaction Document or any non-contractual obligations connected with them. Each of Buyer and Seller irrevocably and unconditionally submits to such courts in respect of such disputes.
(b)    Seller and Buyer irrevocably waive any objections to any proceedings in such courts on the ground of venue or forum non conveniens or any similar grounds.
(c)    Seller and Buyer irrevocably consent to service of process by mail or in any other manner permitted by the relevant law.
(d)    EACH PARTY HERETO WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY TRANSACTION DOCUMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED THEREBY (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER THEORY). EACH PARTY HERETO (A) CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OR ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER AND (B) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT AND THE OTHER PARTY HERETO HAVE BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS PARAGRAPH.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed and delivered, as of the date first above written.
 
MAM SELDON AVIATION 2 DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY,
as Seller
By: /s/ Jarlath Canning  
   Name: Jarlath Canning 
   Title: Director
 
CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING IRELAND DAC,
as Buyer
By:   /s/ Jonathan Reynolds 
   Name: Jonathan Reynolds 
   Title: Director



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SCHEDULE 1
AIRCRAFT DESCRIPTION
Airframe:
One (1) used Airbus model A320-200 aircraft bearing manufacturer’s serial number 1183.
Engines:
Two (2) used IAE International Aero Engines AG model V2527-A5 engines bearing manufacturer’s serial numbers V10682 and V10683.


 
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WARRANTY BILL OF SALE
December 20, 2019
For valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, MAM SELDON AVIATION 2 DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY, a designated activity company incorporated under the laws of Ireland (“Seller”), owner of the title to the aircraft, Parts and Aircraft Documents described below (hereinafter referred to as the “Aircraft”):
1.
one (1) used Airbus model A320-200 aircraft bearing manufacturer’s serial number 1183 together with its two (2) used IAE International Aero Engines AG model V2527-A5 engines bearing serial numbers V10682 and V10683;
2.
all Parts;
3.
all Aircraft Documents;
does hereby sell, grant, transfer and deliver all its right, title and interest in and to the Aircraft to CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING IRELAND DAC, a designated activity company incorporated under the laws of Ireland (the “Buyer”) and does hereby represent and warrant to Buyer that it is the owner of full legal and beneficial and good and marketable title to the Aircraft free and clear of all Liens other than Permitted Liens. Seller hereby further warrants to Buyer that there is hereby sold, granted, transferred and conveyed to Buyer full legal and beneficial and good and marketable title to the Aircraft and each part thereof which constitutes all of Seller’s right, title and interest therein free and clear of all Liens other than Permitted Liens, but otherwise in an “AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS” condition and Seller shall warrant and defend such title forever against all claims of any Person.
Capitalized terms used herein but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Aircraft Sale Agreement dated as of December 20, 2019 between Seller and Buyer (whether by reference to another document or otherwise).
This Warranty Bill of Sale, regardless of where executed, and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with this Bill of Sale, shall be subject to, governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York (without regard to the conflicts of law rules which might result in the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction).
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Seller has caused this Warranty Bill of Sale to be duly executed as of the date first set forth above.
 
MAM SELDON AVIATION 2 DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY,
as Seller
By: /s/ Jarlath Canning 
   Name: Jarlath Canning 
   Title: Director


 
 
 
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ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE AND ESTOPPEL
December 20, 2019
IN ACCORDANCE WITH that certain Aircraft Sale Agreement, dated as of December 20, 2019 (the “Sale Agreement”), by and between MAM Seldon Aviation 2 Designated Activity Company, a designated activity company incorporated under the laws of Ireland (“Seller”) and Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC, a designated activity company incorporated under the laws of Ireland (“Buyer”), Buyer hereby irrevocably and unconditionally accepts delivery of the below-described items (collectively, the “Aircraft”) in its “as-is, where-is, with all faults” condition and agrees that the Aircraft has been delivered to and accepted by Buyer in accordance with the Sale Agreement:
One (1) used Airbus model A320-200 aircraft bearing manufacturer’s serial number 1183;
two (2) used IAE International Aero Engines AG model V2527-A5 engines bearing serial numbers V10682 and V10683; and
all Parts and Aircraft Documents
in German airspace at 1:16 (ET) on the date hereof.
Buyer confirms to Seller that Buyer has inspected the Aircraft to its satisfaction and that the Aircraft is in all respects satisfactory to Buyer.
Buyer confirms to Seller its irrevocable and unconditional acceptance of the Aircraft in its “as is”, “where is” and “with all faults” condition and confirms the matters referred to in Clause 10 of the Sale Agreement.
Buyer acknowledges to and agrees with Seller that it has no rights or claims against Seller in respect of the condition of the Aircraft or any of the matters relating to or referred to in Clause 10 of the Sale Agreement, except as expressly set forth in Clause 10 of the Sale Agreement.

 
 
 
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EXECUTED by a duly authorized representative of Buyer as of the date first set forth above.
 
CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING IRELAND DAC,
as Buyer
By: /s/ Jonathan Reynolds 
   Name: Jonathan Reynolds 
   Title: Director



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CERTAIN IDENTIFIED INFORMATION HAS BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS EXHIBIT BECAUSE IT IS BOTH (I) NOT MATERIAL AND (II) WOULD BE COMPETITIVELY HARMFUL IF PUBLICLY DISCLOSED.

DEED OF LEASE NOVATION
December 20, 2019

between
MAM SELDON AVIATION 2 DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY,
as Existing Lessor

SMARTLYNX AIRLINES ESTONIA OÜ,
as Lessee

CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING IRELAND DAC,
as New Lessor


IN RESPECT OF ONE USED AIRBUS MODEL A320-200 AIRCRAFT
BEARING MANUFACTURER'S SERIAL NUMBER 1183
WITH TWO IAE INTERNATIONAL AERO ENGINES AG MODEL V2527-A5 ENGINES
BEARING ESN V10682 AND V10683



    

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THIS DEED OF LEASE NOVATION is dated December 20, 2019 (this “Deed of Lease Novation”) and made AMONG:
MAM SELDON AVIATION 2 DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY (“Existing Lessor”) a designated activity company incorporated under the laws of Ireland, having its registered office address at 32 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2, D02Y512, Ireland, SmartLynx Airlines Estonia OÜ (“Lessee”) whose address is at Lennujaama tee 13, Tallinn, 11101, Estonia, and Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC (“New Lessor”), a designated activity company incorporated under the laws of Ireland, having its registered office address at 32 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2, D02Y512, Ireland.

BACKGROUND:
(A)
By an Aircraft Lease Agreement MSN 1183 dated as of 05 January 2017, between Heston Services Ltd. (the “Original Lessor”) and Lessee, as novated by that Deed of Lease Novation dated as of 07 November, 2017 among the Original Lessor, the Existing Lessor and the Lessee, as further amended, modified or supplemented up to the date of this Deed of Lease Novation (referred to herein as the “Lease”), Existing Lessor agreed to lease and Lessee agreed to take on lease one (1) Airbus model A320-200 aircraft bearing manufacturer's serial number 1183 with two (2) IAE International Aero Engines AG model V2527-A5 engines with engine serial numbers V10682 and V10683 (the “Aircraft”, as more fully defined in the Lease).
(B)
In accordance with the Lease, the Aircraft was delivered to Lessee on 10 May, 2017 (the “Lease Delivery Date”).
(C)
Pursuant to the Aircraft Sale and Purchase Agreement (MSN 1183) dated December 20, 2019 between Existing Lessor and the New Lessor (the “Sale Agreement”), New Lessor has agreed to purchase the Aircraft from Existing Lessor upon the terms and conditions contained therein.
(D)
Simultaneously with the purchase of the Aircraft by New Lessor, Existing Lessor has agreed to transfer to New Lessor all of its rights, title, liabilities and obligations in and under the Lease Documents upon and subject to the terms of the Deed of Lease Novation and Lessee and New Lessor wish to effect certain amendments to the Lease Documents (the Lease as novated and amended by this Deed of Lease Novation is referred to in this Deed of Lease Novation as the “Novated Lease” and the Lease Documents as novated and amended by this Deed of Lease Novation are referred to in this Deed of Lease Novation as the “Novated Lease Documents”) on the terms and conditions set out below.
For good, adequate and valuable consideration received IT IS AGREED as follows:

1.
Definitions and Interpretation
In this Deed of Lease Novation:
Aircraft” has the meaning given to it in the background paragraphs.
Deed of Lease Novation” has the meaning given to it in the introductory paragraph.
Effective Time” has the meaning given to it in Section 2.2;
Effective Time Notice” has the meaning given to it in Section 2.1.
Lease Delivery Date” has the meaning given to it in the background paragraphs.
Lease Documents” means the documents listed in Schedule 1 hereto.
Novated Lease Documents” has the meaning given to it in the background paragraphs.

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Novated Lease” has the meaning given to it in the background paragraphs.
Relevant Interests” has the meaning given to it in Section 2.4.
Sale Agreement” has the meaning given to it in the background paragraphs.
Capitalised terms used in this Deed of Lease Novation shall, unless otherwise defined herein, have the same meaning given to them in the Lease Documents (prior to the amendments contemplated by this Deed of Lease Novation).

2.
Novation
2.1.
The novation contemplated by this Deed of Lease Novation shall not be effected in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.2 below until Existing Lessor, New Lessor and Lessee confirm that all of the conditions precedent contained in paragraphs ‎1, 2 and 3 of Schedule 2, respectively, have been satisfied (or waived, deferred or extended in accordance with paragraph 4 of Schedule 2)‎ in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Existing Lessor, New Lessor and Lessee, as applicable. Upon the occurrence of the Effective Time (as defined below), New Lessor and Existing Lessor shall execute an Effective Time Notice (in the form attached as Schedule 4 (Form of Effective Time Notice)) (the “Effective Time Notice”) confirming the Effective Time for the purposes of this Deed of Lease Novation and the Novated Lease Documents and shall deliver to Lessee a copy of such Effective Time Notice, which shall be acknowledged by Lessee.
2.2.
With effect on and from the date and time specified in the Effective Time Notice (the “Effective Time”), the following will happen simultaneously without the need for physical delivery of the Aircraft:
2.2.1.
New Lessor agrees to assume the undertakings, rights, obligations and liabilities of Existing Lessor as lessor and owner under the Lease Documents (as amended and novated by this Deed of Lease Novation) and Lessee agrees to perform its undertakings, obligations, duties and liabilities under the Novated Lease Documents to New Lessor, in each case, to the extent attributable to the period, and which arise, after the Effective Time;
2.2.2.
Lessee consents to and accepts the assumption by New Lessor set forth in Section 2.2.1 above;
2.2.3.
the Lease Documents are novated and constitute an agreement between New Lessor as lessor and Lessee as lessee on the terms of the Novated Lease Documents;
2.2.4.
Existing Lessor and Lessee are each released by the other from their respective obligations and liabilities under the Lease Documents and shall have no rights against or obligations to the other under the Lease Documents, except that each of Existing Lessor and Lessee shall retain as against the other all pre-existing rights set out in the Lease Documents in respect of claims, liabilities or losses suffered, incurred, arising or attributable to the period prior to the Effective Time (and New Lessor shall not be responsible to Lessee in respect of any such claims, liabilities or losses suffered, incurred, arising or attributable to the period prior to the Effective Time) and Lessee shall not exercise any set-off or counterclaim in respect of any such losses, liabilities or claims against New Lessor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and in respect of matters arising or attributable to the period prior to the Effective Time, Lessee will continue to indemnify and insure each Indemnitee (as defined in the Lease Documents prior to the amendment and novation under this Deed of Lease Novation) on the terms set out in this Deed of Lease Novation and in the Lease Documents prior to the amendment and novation under this Deed of Lease Novation;
2.2.5.
Lessee acknowledges that, except as provided in Section 2.2.4 of this Deed of Lease Novation with respect to periods prior to the Effective Time, its undertakings, duties, obligations and liabilities to the “Lessor” under the Novated Lease Documents are owed to, and to be performed in favour of, New Lessor and agrees with New Lessor to perform the undertakings, duties, obligations and liabilities of Lessee to New Lessor as “Lessor” under the Novated Lease Documents;

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2.2.6.
Lessee agrees that New Lessor shall have no responsibility for, and Lessee will not assert against New Lessor or exercise any right of set-off or counterclaim or other right in respect of, any claim or defence that it may have or have had against Existing Lessor under the Lease and the other Lease Documents in respect of the period prior to the Effective Time; and
2.2.7.
the leasing of the Aircraft by Existing Lessor to Lessee terminates, and Lessee accepts the leasing of the Aircraft from New Lessor, on the terms and conditions of the Novated Lease Documents.
2.2.8.
Each of the foregoing events and agreements is conditional upon the happening of the others and shall occur simultaneously at the Effective Time.
2.3.
Lessee acknowledges that the Aircraft was delivered by Existing Lessor to Lessee on the Lease Delivery Date under the Lease Documents and that Lessee is in possession of the Aircraft pursuant to the Lease and that New Lessor may rely on the Lease Supplement No. 1 dated 10 May, 2017 issued to Existing Lessor as though it had been issued to New Lessor; and it is acknowledged by all parties hereto that no further physical delivery of the Aircraft by New Lessor is required or contemplated as a result of this Deed of Lease Novation and that the right of possession of Lessee in respect to the Aircraft shall be continuing and uninterrupted as of the Effective Time. New Lessor shall have the benefit of the disclaimers, waivers and representations set forth in the Lease.
2.4.
As of the Effective Time, the following interests (the “Relevant Interests”) will exist in relation to the Aircraft:
2.4.1.
New Lessor is the legal and beneficial owner of the Aircraft;
2.4.2.
New Lessor is leasing the Aircraft to Lessee pursuant to the Novated Lease Documents;
2.4.3.
Existing Lessor is the previous owner of the Aircraft; and
2.4.4.
Existing Lessor is the previous lessor of the Aircraft.

3.
Amendments
As of and with effect from the Effective Time, all references to Lessor in the Lease Documents shall be deemed to refer to New Lessor, all references to “this Agreement” in the Lease shall be deemed to refer to the Novated Lease and all other provisions in the Lease Documents shall be construed mutatis mutandis to have such effect. In addition, as of and with effect from the Effective Time, the Lease Documents shall be more particularly amended as provided in ‎Schedule 3 (Amendments to Lease Documents) and all references to clauses, sections, articles and schedules in that Schedule 3 shall be construed as references to clauses, sections, articles and schedules of the Lease. Except as set out in this Deed of Lease Novation, the Lease Documents shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect and as of and with effect from the Effective Time shall constitute the Novated Lease Documents between New Lessor and Lessee.

4.
Representations and Warranties
4.1.
New Lessor hereby represents to each other party to this Deed of Lease Novation that:
4.1.1.
it is a designated activity company limited by shares duly incorporated and validly existing under the laws of Ireland;
4.1.2.
it has the power to enter into and perform this Deed of Lease Novation and the transactions contemplated by this Deed of Lease Novation and has taken all necessary action to authorise the entry into, performance and delivery of this Deed of Lease Novation and the transactions contemplated by this Deed of Lease Novation and has duly executed this Deed of Lease Novation;
4.1.3.
its obligations under this Deed of Lease Novation are legal, valid, binding and enforceable against it (except as enforcement may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation,

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reorganization, examinership and similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally or general principles of equity); and
4.1.4.
all authorizations required in connection with the entry into, performance, validity and enforceability of this Deed of Lease Novation and the transactions contemplated hereby have been obtained or effected and are in full force and effect.
4.2.
Existing Lessor hereby represents to each other party to this Deed of Lease Novation that:
4.2.1.
it is a designated activity company limited by shares duly incorporated and validly existing under the laws of Ireland;
4.2.2.
it has the power to enter into and perform this Deed of Lease Novation and the transactions contemplated by this Deed of Lease Novation and has taken all necessary action to authorise the entry into, performance and delivery of this Deed of Lease Novation and the transactions contemplated by this Deed of Lease Novation and has duly executed this Deed of Lease Novation;
4.2.3.
its obligations under this Deed of Lease Novation are legal, valid, binding and enforceable against it (except as enforcement may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, reorganization, examinership and similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally or general principles of equity);
4.2.4.
all authorizations required in connection with the entry into, performance, validity and enforceability of this Deed of Lease Novation and the transactions contemplated hereby have been obtained or effected and are in full force and effect;
4.2.5.
the Existing Lessor is not in breach of its obligations under the Lease Documents;
4.2.6.
there are no claims pending or threatened or disputes existing by Existing Lessor against Lessee under or in respect of the Lease Documents or the Aircraft (including, with respect to any due and outstanding Rent or Maintenance Reserves); and
4.2.7.
the execution, delivery and performance by Existing Lessor of this Deed of Lease Novation will not (i) conflict with, or result in any material breach of, any terms of, or constitute a default under any agreement or document to which it is a party or by which it or any of its property or assets may be bound, nor result in the creation or imposition of any security interest on any of its assets under the provisions of any such agreement or document, (ii) contravene or conflict with the provisions of its constitutional documents or (iii) conflict with any law or regulation or any official or judicial order applicable to it.
4.3.
Lessee hereby represents and warrants to New Lessor, as of the date of this Deed of Lease Novation and, save as otherwise disclosed in writing, as of the Effective Time, as follows:
4.3.1.
it is a legal entity organised and existing under the laws of Estonia;
4.3.2.
it has the power to enter into and perform this Deed of Lease Novation and the transactions contemplated by this Deed of Lease Novation and has taken all necessary action to authorise the entry into, performance and delivery of this Deed of Lease Novation and the transactions contemplated by this Deed of Lease Novation and has duly executed this Deed of Lease Novation;
4.3.3.
its obligations under this Deed of Lease Novation are legal, valid, binding and enforceable against it (except as enforcement may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, reorganization, examinership and similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally or general principles of equity);
4.3.4.
all authorizations required in connection with the entry into, performance, validity and enforceability of this Deed of Lease Novation and the transactions contemplated hereby have been obtained or effected and are in full force and effect;
4.3.5.
the Lease Documents constitute the entire agreement between Existing Lessor and Lessee in respect of the leasing of the Aircraft and, other than as contemplated by this Deed of Lease

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Novation, there have been no amendments, modifications, waivers or consents entered into with respect to the Lease Documents;
4.3.6.
the execution, delivery and performance by Lessee of this Deed of Lease Novation will not (i) conflict with, or result in any material breach of, any terms of, or constitute a default under any agreement or document to which it is a party or by which it or any of its property or assets may be bound, nor result in the creation or imposition of any security interest on any of its assets under the provisions of any such agreement ro document, (ii) contravene or conflict with the provisions of its constitutional documents or (iii) conflict with any law or regulation or any official or judicial order applicable to it;
4.3.7.
the Lease Documents are in full force and effect and have not been terminated;
4.3.8.
no notice of assignment or transfer of the Lease Documents has been received by Lessee;
4.3.9.
there are no claims or disputes between Lessee and Existing Lessor outstanding, pending and/or threatened under or in respect of the Lease Documents and no claims or disputes are known by Lessee to exist against Existing Lessor under or in respect of the Lease Documents or the Aircraft;
4.3.10.
the Aircraft is not on requisition nor subject to any existing sublease or charter, and Lessee has not entered into any agreement to sublease, charter, hire or otherwise part with possession of the Aircraft, any Engine or any Part, except as is permitted under the Lease;
4.3.11.
no Casualty Occurrence has occurred with respect to the Aircraft or any Engine nor has the Aircraft or any Engine suffered any other material damage which with the passage of time would constitute a Casualty Occurrence or the potential cost of which would exceed [ ] United States Dollars (US [ ]);
4.3.12.
no claims have been made by Lessee under any of the warranties in respect of the Aircraft which are outstanding;
4.3.13.
no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing under the Lease;
4.3.14.
no Default will result from the entry into or the compliance by the Lessee with any of the terms and provisions hereof;
4.3.15.
Lessee has not paid any Rent or any other amount under the Lease Documents which is not due and payable prior to the Effective Time;
4.3.16.
the Aircraft is and has been in possession of Lessee since the Lease Delivery Date and has been properly imported into Estonia by Lessee under the temporary importation regime contemplated by applicable customs laws and regulations of Estonia;
4.3.17.
there are no set-offs, defences or counterclaims available against amounts owed to New Lessor under the Lease Documents;
4.3.18.
neither Lessee nor its assets is entitled to any immunity on the grounds of sovereignty or otherwise from any legal action or proceeding (which shall include, without limitation, suit, attachment prior to judgment, execution or other enforcement);
4.3.19.
the details set forth in Schedule 5 (the Schedule of Certain Terms), are correct as of the date hereof and (as supplemented in the Effective Time Notice) as of the Effective Time;
4.3.20.
the Engines identified in Schedule 5 (the Schedule of Certain Terms) are installed on the Airframe;
4.3.21.
No Airworthiness Directives have been performed with respect to the Aircraft for which Lessee is entitled to reimbursement from “Lessor” under the Lease;
4.3.22.
Other than as set forth in paragraph (2) of the Certificate of Technical Acceptance and Appendix 1 to the Technical Acceptance Certificate and Appendix 2 to the Technical Acceptance Certificate, the Aircraft was in compliacne with the delivery conditions set forth in Exhibit E to the Lease on the Lease Delivery Date;

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4.3.23.
The Aircraft is in airworthy condition and the certificate of airworthiness (through the continuous maintenance of the current and valid airworthiness review certificates) for the Aircraft remains in full force and effect;
4.3.24.
As of the date hereof and at the Effective Time, except as set forth in a written notice to New Lessor which is acceptable to New Lessor (i) Lessee has not submitted to Existing Lessor any requests for reimbursement from Supplemental Rent that are unsatisfied and (ii) Existing Lessor does not owe Lessee any reimbursement from Supplemental Rent which has not yet been paid;
4.3.25.
Existing Lessor has not waived or deferred any of its rights under the Lease with respect to claims for reimbursement from Supplemental Rent; and
4.3.26.
Lessee has not created, or permitted to exist, any Liens on the Aircraft other than Permitted Liens.

5.
Lessee’s Undertakings
5.1.
Lessee shall, promptly after the Effective Time and, in any event, no later than thirty (30) days after the Effective Time, procure, at New Lessor's cost, that the Lease Identification displayed on the Aircraft and on each Engine are amended to reflect the text set out in Exhibit C (12) to the Novated Lease and shall, as soon as practicable after the Effective Time (but in any event no later than ten (10) Business Days after the Effective Time) and, at New Lessor’s cost, assist the New Lessor and the Existing Lessor to procure that the registration of the Aircraft with the Aviation Authority is amended to reflect the interests of New Lessor as owner and as lessor.
5.2.
In satisfaction of the obligations under Section 12 of the Lease, Lessee agrees with the Existing Lessor and the New Lessor to effect on or before the Effective Time such revised insurances evidencing compliance with Section 12 of the Novated Lease and in particular will ensure that:
5.2.1.
all persons with a Relevant Interest and each Indemnitee (as defined under the Novated Lease Documents) are named as additional insureds in respect of all liability insurances warranted each as to itself no operational interest;
5.2.2.
New Lessor is named as sole loss payee; and
5.2.3.
it maintains aircraft third party, property damage, passenger, baggage, cargo and mail and airline general third party (including premises, hangars and products liability) insurance for a combined single limit (bodily injury/property damage) of an amount not less than the amount specified in the Novated Lease Documents with the Indemnitees (as defined in the Lease prior to the amendment and novation of the Lease under this Deed of Lease Novation) and Heston Services Ltd. each named as additional insured for a period of two (2) years after the Effective Time in respect of the Aircraft.
5.3.
Lessee undertakes to use commercially reasonable efforts to procure, at New Lessor’s cost, the receipt by New Lessor within ten (10) days of the Effective Time of evidence that any filing (including, without limitation, filing with the Aviation Authority a notification for amending the registration of the Aircraft in the aircraft register maintained by the Aviation Authority and the Bill of Sale (as defined in the Sale Agreement) to reflect the interest of New Lessor as owner of the Aircraft) or registration, and any governmental or other license, approval, consent, exemption or certificate, which was not effected or issued prior to the Effective Time has been duly effected or issued.
5.4.
Lessee shall refrain from taking any action which might affect the ability of New Lessor to exercise or enforce its rights under the Novated Lease or to recover in full all amounts owed by the Lessee to the New Lessor or otherwise limit, affect or prejudice the rights of the New Lessor under the Novated Lease.
5.5.
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registration of the Aircraft and station license to reflect the interest of New Lessor as owner and lessor of the Aircraft.
5.6.
Lessee expressly consents to New Lessor’s exercise of its rights (including, without limitation, the right to repossess the Aircraft) under Section 18 of the Novated Lease in accordance with the terms thereof.
5.7.
Lessee shall perform and do all such other and further acts and things and execute and deliver any and all such other instruments (including any notification to the Aviation Authority of changes in the ownership structure of the Aircraft) as New Lessor may reasonably require, and at New Lessor’s cost, to reflect the change to the identity of the owner and lessor of the Aircraft recited in this Deed of Lease Novation and to perfect or protect the interests of New Lessor and any other person having a Relevant Interest, and for the purpose of carrying out the intent of and giving New Lessor benefit of the novation effected by this Deed of Lease Novation.
5.8.
Lessee shall provide New Lessor with an Incident/Accident Clearance Statement on or before the Effective Date, in form and substance acceptable to New Lessor (the “Non-Incident Statement“).

6.
Lessee’s confirmations
Lessee hereby confirms to New Lessor, as of the date of this Deed of Lease Novation and as of the Effective Time, that the Lessee is an airline that operates for reward primarily on international routes, and the Aircraft subject to the Lease is primarily used for commercial passenger operations on international flights and more than fifty percent (50%) of Lessee’s income is generated by such operations.

7.
Miscellaneous
7.1.
Continuing Effect: All representations and warranties made by Existing Lessor, New Lessor and Lessee in this Deed of Lease Novation shall survive the occurrence of the Effective Time.
7.2.
Variation: The terms of this Deed of Lease Novation shall not be varied otherwise than in writing and duly executed by or on behalf of all the parties; provided that New Lessor and Lessee shall be entitled to amend, modify or vary the terms of the Novated Lease Documents after the Effective Time without reference to or the signature of Existing Lessor (provided that no such amendment shall affect Existing Lessor’s rights with respect to the period prior to the Effective Time).
7.3.
Termination: If the Effective Time does not occur by 13 December 2019 (or such later date as may be agreed between Existing Lessor and New Lessor), Existing Lessor and New Lessor may serve a written notice on Lessee that this Deed of Lease Novation shall be terminated and cease to have any further force and effect, and upon service of such notice, this Deed of Lease Novation shall terminate and be of no further force and effect and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto (other than pursuant to Section 7.10 (Costs)) shall be as if this Deed of Lease Novation had never been executed.
7.4.
Notices: Notices and other communications under this Deed of Lease Novation shall be made in accordance with the notice provisions of the Lease Documents and, for such purposes, New Lessor’s and Lessee's contact details shall be:

New Lessor:
Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC
Attn.: The Directors
32 Molesworth Street
Dublin 2

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Ireland
Tel. 697 3200
Fax. 697 3300

With a copy to:

CONTRAIL AVIATION SUPPORT, LLC
435 Investment Court
Verona, Wisconosin 53593
United States of America
Attn: Josepgh G. Kuhn, CEO
Tel: 1 608 848-8100
Fax: 608 848-8101
Email: joe@contrail.com


Lessee:
SmartLynx Airlines Estonia OÜ
Lennujaama tee 13, Tallinn 11101, Estonia
Attn: CEO
Tel: + 371 67207392
Fax: + 371 67207750
E-mail: Zygimantas.Surintas@smart-lynx.com

Existing Lessor:

MAM SELDON AVIATION 2 DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY
Attn.: The Directors
32 Molesworth Street
Dublin 2, D02Y512,
Ireland
Tel. +353 1 697 3200
Fax. +353 1 697 3300
E-mail. mfdublin@maplesfs.com

With a copy to:

MARATHON STRUCTURED PRODUCT STRATEGIES FUND, LP
c/o Marathon Asset Management, LP
One Bryant Park, 38th Floor
New York, New York 10036
Attention:  Craig Thaler & Joe Thorstenson
Facsimile: +1 212 205 8735 and +1 212 205-8796

With a copy to:

Seldon Partners
1636 3rd Avenue, Suite 135
New York, NY 10128
Attention: Daniel Simons
Tel: +1 (646) 397-6982
Email: dsimons@seldonpartners.com


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7.5.
Counterparts: This Deed of Lease Novation may be executed in any number of counterparts and each counterpart shall constitute an original. All such counterparts, when taken together, shall constitute one single instrument.
7.6.
Governing Law: This Deed of Lease Novation, including all non-contractual obligations arising hereunder or related hereto, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, English law. The terms of Section 20(b) (Governing Law, Jurisdiction) of the Lease shall apply to this Deed of Lease Novation, mutatis mutandis, as though they were set out in full in this Deed of Lease Novation.
7.7.
Assignment: No party may assign any of its respective rights or obligations under, or the benefit of, this Deed of Lease Novation other than on the same terms as, and at the same time as, any assignment of its respective rights or obligations under, or the benefit of, the Lease Documents as assigned, amended and supplemented by this Deed of Lease Novation.
7.8.
Third Parties: A person who is not a party to this Deed of Lease Novation may not enforce any of its terms under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999, save for the Indemnitees (as defined in the Lease Documents prior to the assignment under this Deed of Lease Novation and as defined in the Novated Lease Documents) and their successors and assigns in relation to the rights expressed in their favour under this Deed of Lease Novation. The consent of any third party is not required for any variation or termination of this Deed of Lease Novation.
7.9.
New Lessor Bank Account: Following the occurrence of the Effective Time, Lessee shall make all payments under the Lease to such account as New Lessor may from time to time designate by written notice given at least ten (10) Business days prior to the date on which the required payment is due.
7.10.
Costs: Subject to receipt of an invoice therefor in reasonable detail, New Lessor shall pay (i) all reasonable costs and expenses of Lessee incurred in connection with the preparation, negotiation and completion of this Deed of Lease Novation and any other document required or contemplated under this Deed of Lease Novation, including costs in connection with submission of the legal opinions as per Section 2 (o) and (p) of the Schedule 2 herein and (ii) all reasonable costs of Lessee incurred in connection with any filings in the state of registration of the Aircraft as are necessary or appropriate to evidence the change in ownership and lessor of the Aircraft.
7.11.
Further Assurance: Each party agrees from time to time to do and perform such other and further acts and execute and deliver any and all such other instruments as may be reasonably requested by a party (at the cost and expense of the requesting party) to carry out and effect the intent and purpose of this Deed of Lease Novation or to establish, maintain, perfect and protect the rights and, with respect to Existing Lessor and New Lessor, the remedies created or intended to be created under this Deed of Lease Novation. Lessee will cooperate with Existing Lessor and New Lessor to close the transfer of title to the Aircraft and the novation contemplated by this Deed of Lease Novation at such convenient time, in accordance with the Lessee’s flight operational planning, when the Aircraft and, if different, the Engines, are in a jurisdiction acceptable to Existing Lessor and New Lessor.
7.12.
After the Effective Time, New Lessor shall, on Lessee’s reasonable request, provide Lessee with any information, documents, signatures and invoices which are reasonably requested by the competent institutions of Estonia to fulfil Lessee’s tax requirements and to respond to any audit information request arising from such filing. New Lessor shall use commercially reasonalbe efforts to provide such documents to Lessee within thirty (30) days from the date of such request by Lessee.
7.13.
For the purpose of any suit, action, proceeding or settlement of dispute in the English courts in connection with this Deed of Lease Novation, Lessee hereby designates, appoints and empowers Redmonton Aviation Services Ltd., Dept 2307A, 196 High Road, Wood Green, London, N22 8HH, England (www.redmonton.aero), as its agent to accept service of process in respect of any such suit, action, proceeding or settlement of dispute in England for the time being. If, for any

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reason, such agent no longer serves as agent for Lessee to receive service of process in England, Lessee shall promptly appoint another such agent and advise the other parties hereof.
7.14.
For the purpose of any suit, action, proceeding or settlement of dispute in the English courts in connection with this Deed of Lease Novation, Existing Lessor hereby designates, appoints and empowers MCAP Global Finance (UK) LLP, 16 Palace St, Westminster, London SW1E 5JD, United Kingdom, as its agent to accept service of process in respect of any such suit, action, proceeding or settlement of dispute in England for the time being. If, for any reason, such agent no longer serves as agent for Existing Lessor to receive service of process in England, Existing Lessor shall promptly appoint another such agent and advise the other parties hereof.
7.15.
For the purpose of any suit, action, proceeding or settlement of dispute in the English courts in connection with this Deed of Lease Novation, New Lessor hereby designates, appoints and empowers Law Debenture Corporate Services Limited, Fifth Floor, 100 Wood Street, London EC2V 7EX, United Kingdom, as its agent to accept service of process in respect of any such suit, action, proceeding or settlement of dispute in England for the time being. If, for any reason, such agent no longer serves as agent for New Lessor to receive service of process in England, New Lessor shall promptly appoint another such agent and advise the other parties hereof.
7.16.
Maintenance Reserves and Security Deposit. Existing Lessor and New Lessor agree that the Maintenance Reserve balance and the Security Deposit held by Existing Lessor will be transferred to New Lessor at the Effective Time. The Maintenance Reserve balance and the Security Deposit will be transferred by way of a credit against New Lessor’s obligation to deliver the purchase price under the Sale Agreement on the date that the Effective Time occurs.
7.17.
Quiet Enjoyment and No Increased Obligations. New Lessor covenants that (i) so long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Lessee shall have the right to quietly enjoy the use and possession of the Aircraft without interference by New Lessor or by any Person lawfully claiming by or through Lessor (in accordance with Sections 8(s) and 19 of the Novated Lease) and (ii) this Deed of Lease Novation shall be read as creating no increased obligations (including, with respect to the indemnities, without prejudice to Lesse‘s obligations under Sections 2.2.4 and 5.2.3 of this Deed of Lease Novation) or decreasing any of the Lessee‘s rights and/or remedies (in accordance with Section 19 of the Novated Lease).
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Execution Version

IN WITNESS whereof the parties hereto have executed this Deed of Lease Novation this 20th day of December, 2019.

SIGNED and DELIVERED as a DEED by
Jarlath Canning
as duly appointed attorney for and on behalf of

MAM SELDON AVIATION 2 DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY, Existing Lessor
 
 
Attorney: /s/ Jarlath Canning
Name: Jarlath Canning
In the presence of:
Witness signature: /s/ Donna Cooney    
Witness name: Donna Cooney    
Witness address: 32 Molesworth Street,
Dublin 2, D02 Y512
Ireland

SIGNED and DELIVERED as a DEED by
Jonathan Reynolds
as duly appointed attorney for and on behalf of
CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING IRELAND DAC, New Lessor
 
 
Attorney: /s/ Jonathan Reynolds 
Name: Jonathan Reynolds
In the presence of:
Witness signature: /s/ Ciaran Madigan    
Witness name: Ciaran Madigan    
Witness address: 32 Molesworth Street
Dublin 2    

SIGNED and DELIVERED as a DEED by

SmartLynx Airlines Estonia OÜ, Lessee
By: /s/Zygimantas Surintas
Name: Zygimantas Surintas
Title: Board member/CEO


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SCHEDULE 1
THE LEASE DOCUMENTS

1.
Aircraft Lease Agreement MSN 1183, dated as of 05 January 2017 between Original Lessor and Lessee.
2.
Lease Supplement No. 1 dated 10 May, 2017 between Original Lessor and Lessee.
3.
Side Letter No 1 to the Aircraft Lease Agreement (MSN 1183) dated as of 5 January 2017 between Original Lessor and Lessee.
4.
Side Letter No 2 to the Aircraft Lease Agreement (MSN 1183) dated as of 9 May 2017 between Original Lessor and Lessee.
5.
Parent Guarantee, dated 24 April 2017 between SmartLynx Airlines SIA and Original Lessor.
6.
Certificate of Technical Acceptance (Delivery Date) dated 10 May 2017 between Original Lessor and Lessee (and its Annex 1 and Annex 2).
7.
Deed of Lease Novation dated as of November 7, 2017 among the Original Lessor, the Seller and the Lessee.
8.
Effective Time Notice dated November 7, 2017 the Original Lessor, the Seller and the Lessee.
9.
First Demand Guarantee Agreement dated November 9, 2017 between SmartLynx Airlines SIA and Existing Lessor.



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SCHEDULE 2
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
1.
Existing Lessor Conditions Precedent.
On or before the Effective Time, Existing Lessor shall have received evidence of the following in form and substance satisfactory to Existing Lessor:
(a)
a counterpart of this Deed of Lease Novation executed by Lessee and New Lessor;
(b)
a certificate from a duly authorised officer of Lessee (together with attachments) in the form of Schedule 6, (i) confirming that approval of the terms of and the transactions contemplated by this Deed of Lease Novation has been granted, (ii) attaching a shareholder’s resolution approving the transactions contemplated by this Deed of Lease Novation and confirming the authority of the management board to enter into this Deed of Lease Novation and all documents to be entered into by Lessee hereunder and a power of attorney of Lessee authorising a specified person or persons to execute this Deed of Lease Novation and all other documents to be delivered by Lessee under this Deed of Lease Novation, (iii) confirming the representations and warranties made by Lessee in the Lease are true and correct on the date of the certificate and (iv) attaching Lessee’s current articles of association, constitutional documents, registry card, operating license, noise certificate, station license for the radio stations on board the Aircraft and air operator certificate issued by the Aviation Authority;
(c)
a copy of the certificates of insurance and reinsurance and brokers' undertakings relating to the insurances and the reinsurances in compliance with the provisions of this Deed of Lease Novation and the Novated Lease Documents;
(d)
completion of the sale of the Aircraft pursuant to the Sale Agreement, or Existing Lessor being satisfied that such sale will be completed simultaneously with the assignment of the Lease Documents pursuant to this Deed of Lease Novation;
(e)
a copy of the Effective Time Notice executed by Lessee and New Lessor (delivered in escrow);
(f)
all conditions precedent in favor of Existing Lessor, as seller, under the Sale Agreement have been satisfied or waived by Existing Lessor;
(g)
a certificate from a duly authorised officer of New Lessor (together with attachments) (i) confirming that approval of the terms of and the transactions contemplated by this Deed of Lease Novation has been granted, (ii) attaching New Lessor’s constitutional documents and (iii) attaching a certificate of incumbency or power of attorney of New Lessor authorising a specified person or persons to execute this Deed of Lease Novation and all documents to be delivered by New Lessor under this Deed of Lease Novation; and
(h)
the representations and warranties of Lessee under Clause 4.3 and of New Lessor under Clause 4.1 of this Deed of Lease Novation shall be correct and would be correct if repeated at the Effective Time.

2.
New Lessor Conditions Precedent.
On or before the Effective Time, New Lessor shall have received evidence of the following in form and substance satisfactory to New Lessor:
(a)
a counterpart of this Deed of Lease Novation executed by Lessee and Existing Lessor;
(b)
a certificate from a duly authorised officer of Lessee (together with attachments) in the form of Schedule 6, (i) confirming that approval of the terms of and the transactions contemplated by this Deed of Lease Novation has been granted, (ii) attaching a shareholder’s resolution approving the transactions contemplated by this Deed of Lease Novation and confirming the authority of

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the management board to enter into this Deed of Lease Novation and all documents to be entered into by Lessee hereunder and a power of attorney of Lessee authorising a specified person or persons to execute this Deed of Lease Novation and all other documents to be delivered by Lessee under this Deed of Lease Novation, (iii) confirming the representations and warranties made by Lessee in the Lease are true and correct on the date of the certificate and (iv) attaching Lessee’s current articles of association, constitutional documents, registry card, operating license, noise certificate, station license for the radio stations on board the Aircraft and air operator certificate issued by the Aviation Authority;
(c)
a copy of the certificates of insurance and reinsurance and brokers' undertakings relating to the insurances and the reinsurances in compliance with the provisions of this Deed of Lease Novation and the Novated Lease Documents;
(d)
completion of the sale of the Aircraft pursuant to the Sale Agreement, or New Lessor being satisfied that such sale will be completed simultaneously with the assignment of the Lease Documents pursuant to this Deed of Lease Novation;
(e)
certified copies of the current and valid certificate of airworthiness and certificate of registration for the Aircraft issued by the Aviation Authority;
(f)
evidence that an application for the withdrawal of the existing station license for the radio stations onboard the Aircraft has been signed by the Existing Lessor for prompt filing with the Aviation Authority following the Effective Date;
(g)
a copy of the Effective Time Notice executed by Lessee and Existing Lessor (delivered in escrow);
(h)
a letter from Lessee addressed to the Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL) issued in the form of Schedule 7, or such other form as may be satisfactory to New Lessor (acting reasonably);
(i)
deregistration power of attorney issued by Lessee in favour of New Lessor in the form of Schedule 8, or such other form as may be satisfactory to New Lessor (acting reasonably);
(j)
a duly executed guarantee from SIA Smartlynx Airlines in favor of New Lessor in respect of Lessee’s obligations under the Novated Lease Documents in form and substance satisfactory to New Lessor;
(k)
a copy of Lessee’s and SIA Smartlynx Airlines’ most recent audited financial statements;
(l)
all conditions precedent in favor of New Lessor, as purchaser, under the Sale Agreement have been satisfied or waived by New Lessor;
(m)
copies of each Lease Document and each Operative Agreement;
(n)
a copy of the Maintenance Program;
(o)
a legal opinion from counsel in Estonia in form and substance acceptable to New Lessor;
(p)
a legal opinion from counsel in Latvia in form and substance acceptable to New Lessor;
(q)
a certificate from a duly authorised officer of Existing Lessor (together with attachments) (i) confirming that approval of the terms of and the transactions contemplated by this Deed of Lease Novation has been granted, (ii) attaching Existing Lessor’s constitutional documents and (iii) attaching a certificate of incumbency or power of attorney of Existing Lessor authorising a specified person or persons to execute this Deed of Lease Novation and all documents to be delivered by Existing Lessor under this Deed of Lease Novaiton;
(r)
the representations and warranties of Lessee under Clause 4.3 and of Existing Lessor under Clause 4.2 of this Deed of Lease Novation shall be correct and would be correct if repeated at the Effective Time;
(s)
evidence of the issue of each approval (including the Aviation Authority’s approval of the Novated Lease prior to the entry into this Deed of Lease Novation) and any other approval or consent

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which may be required in relation to, or in connection with, the performance by Lessee of any of its obligations under this Deed of Lease Novation; and
(t)
a copy of the Non-Incident Statement executed by the Lessee.
3.
Lessee Conditions Precedent.
On or before the Effective Time, Lessee shall have received the following in form and substance satisfactory to Lessee:
(a)
a counterpart of this Deed of Lease Novation duly executed by each of the parties other than the Lessee; and
(b)
a complete and up-to-date copy of the resolution(s) of the board of directors of each of Existing Lessor and New Lessor certified to be true and correct by its duly authorised representative evidencing that such party has taken all corporate action necessary to authorise the execution and delivery of this Deed of Lease Novation and the Novated Lease Documents to which it is a party and the performance of its obligations thereunder, together with incumbency certificates as to the person or persons authorised to execute and deliver each of the same on its behalf.

4.
Waiver or Deferral of Conditions Precedent.
The conditions precedent specified in:
(a)
paragraph 1 has been inserted for the benefit of Existing Lessor and may be waived, deferred or extended in writing in whole or in part and with or without conditions, by Existing Lessor, without prejudicing Existing Lessor's right to receive fulfilment of such conditions;
(b)
paragraph 2 has been inserted for the benefit of New Lessor and may be waived, deferred or extended in writing in whole or in part and with or without conditions, by New Lessor, without prejudicing New Lessor's right to receive fulfilment of such conditions; and
(c)
paragraph 3 has been inserted for the benefit of the Lessee and may be waived, deferred or extended in writing in whole or in part and with or without conditions, by Lessee, without prejudicing Lessee’s right to receive fulfilment of such conditions.



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SCHEDULE 3
AMENDMENTS TO LEASE DOCUMENTS

1.
All references to the Lease in any documents delivered thereunder or pursuant thereto shall, where appropriate, be construed as references to the Novated Lease.
2.
All references in the Lease to the “Lessor” being “MAM SELDON AVIATION 2 DAC, a designated activity company incorporated under the laws of Ireland, having its principal place of business at 32 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2, D02Y512, Ireland” shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with “CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING IRELAND DAC, a designated activity company incorporated under the laws of Ireland, and having its principal place of business at 32 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2, D02Y512, Ireland”.
3.
All references in the Lease to the “Lessor” shall be treated as though they referred to New Lessor to the exclusion of the Existing Lessor.
4.
The definition of “Indemnitees” in Section 1(a) of the Lease shall be amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“Indemnitees”shall mean, collectively, Lessor, Contrail Aviation Leasing, LLC, Contrail Aviation Support, LLC, Old National Bank, each affiliate and subsidiary thereof, each of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, members, controlling persons, agents and employees, and their respective successors and assigns.
5.
The definition of “Owner” in Section 1(a) of the Lease shall be amended by deleting the words “Heston Services Ltd.” and replacing such words with Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC.
6.
The text of the legend for the Lease Identification set forth in Section 12 of Exhibit C to the Lease shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
“This Aircraft/Engine is owned by Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC and is leased to SmartLynx Airlines Estonia OÜ.”
7.
Section 14 of Exhibit C to the Lease shall be amended by deleting Lessor’s address set forth therein and replacing it with the following:
““Lessor’s Address”:
CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING IRELAND DAC
Attn.: The Directors
32 Molesworth Street
Dublin 2
Ireland
Tel. 697 3200
Fax. 697 3300

With a copy to:

CONTRAIL AVIATION SUPPORT, LLC
435 Investment Court
Verona, Wisconosin 53593
United States of America
Attn: Josepgh G. Kuhn, CEO
Tel: 1 608 848-8100
Fax: 608 848-8101
Email: joe@contrail.com

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SCHEDULE 4
EFFECTIVE TIME NOTICE
To: SmartLynx Airlines Estonia OÜ
Date: December 20, 2019

Re: Deed of Lease Novation, dated December 20, 2019 among MAM SELDON AVIATION 2 DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY, as existing lessor (“Existing Lessor”), SMARTLYNX AIRLINES ESTONIA OÜ, as lessee (“Lessee”), and Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC, as new lessor (“New Lessor”) (the “Deed of Lease Novation”), in respect of an Aircraft Lease Agreement MSN 1183 dated as of 05 January 2017, as novated and amended by that Deed of Lease Novation dated as of November 7, 2017 among Heston Services Ltd., the Existing Lessor and the Lessee (as more fully described in the Deed of Lease Novation, “the Lease”) between Existing Lessor and Lessee relating to one (1) Airbus model A320-200 aircraft bearing manufacturer's serial number 1183 with two (2) IAE International Aero Engines AG model V2527-A5 engines with ESN V10682 and V10683
We refer to the Deed of Lease Novation. Terms used herein and not otherwise defined will, unless the context otherwise requires, have the respective meanings ascribed thereto in the Deed of Lease Novation.
Existing Lessor and New Lessor hereby notify Lessee that the novation and amendment contemplated by the Deed of Lease Novation has occurred and for the purposes of Section 2.2 of the Deed of Lease Novation, the Effective Time is 1:16 (ET) this 20th day of December 2019 while the Aircraft was located in German airspace.


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Execution Version



MAM SELDON AVIATION 2 DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY, Existing Lessor
By: /s/ Julian Dunphy
Julian Dunphy
Director

CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING IRELAND DAC, as New Lessor
By: /s/ Jonathan Reynolds
Jonathan Reynolds
Director


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By its countersignature below, Lessee hereby acknowledges receipt of the above notice and hereby acknowledges, confirms and agrees to all of the provisions of the above notice. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, Lessee (i) confirms that the representations and warranties made by it in Section 4 (Representations and Warranties) of the Deed of Lease Novation are true and correct as at the Effective Time; (ii) confirms that at the Effective Time, the Aircraft was located at German airspace and (iii) confirms that at the Effective Time, the amounts of the Security Deposit and the Maintenance Reserves paid by Lessee and held by Existing Lessor are in the amounts indicated in the Appendix to this Effective Time Notice and the Maintenance Reserve rates are as set forth in the Appendix to this Effective Time Notice.


SmartLynx Airlines Estonia OÜ, Lessee
By: /s/Žygimantas Surintas
Žygimantas Surintas
CEO/Board Member

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APPENDIX TO EFFECTIVE TIME NOTICE


Amount of Security Deposit paid by Lessee and held by Existing Lessor at the Effective Time


$ [ ]
([ ])

Amount of Maintenance Reserves paid by Lessee and held by Existing Lessor at the Effective Time


 
Airframe 6Y Supplemental Rent: $[ ]
Airframe 12Y Supplemental Rent: $[ ]
Engine LLP Supplemental Rent: $[ ]
Engine LLP Supplemental Rent: $[ ]
Engine Hot Section Refurbishment Supplement Rent: $[ ]
Engine Hot Section Refurbishment Supplement Rent $[ ]
Landing Gear Supplement Rent: $[ ]
APU Supplement Rent: $[ ]

Total: $[ ]
Maintenance Reserves rates payable by Lessee at the Effective Time
A/F 6Yper month: $[ ]
A/F 12Y per month: $[ ]
Engine LLP per cycle: $[ ]
Engine Hot Section Refurbishment per flight hour:
$[ ] from 1 up to 1,5 hour/cycle,
$[ ] from 1,5 up to 1,75 hours/cycle,
$[ ] from 1,75 up to 2 hours/ cycle,
$[ ] from 2 up to 2,5 hours/ cycle,
$[ ] from 2,5 up to 2,75 hours/cycle,
$[ ] from 2,75 up to 3 hour/cycle,
$[ ] more than 3 hours/cycle
Landing Gear per month: $[ ]
APU per APU Hour: $[ ]



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SCHEDULE 5
SCHEDULE OF CERTAIN TERMS
1.Aircraft MSN; Registration Mark
MSN 1183; Registration Mark ES-SAP
2.Engines Model; ESNs
V2527-A5 Engines ESNs V10682 and V10683
3.Delivery Location on Lease Delivery Date
Tallinn Airport
4.Aircraft Lease Agreement
Aircraft Lease Agreement MSN 1183 dated as of 05 January 2017
5.Lease Term
Delivery Date: May 10, 2017
Scheduled Expiry Date: December 10, 2021
6.Seller/Existing Lessor
MAM Seldon Aviation 2 DAC
7.Lessee
SmartLynx Airlines Estonia OÜ
8.New Lessor
Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC
9.State of Registration
Estonia
10.Aviation Authority [Official name]
Civil Aviation Administration of the Republic of Estonia
11.Liability Insurance Amount Required by Lease
$600,000,000
12.Monthly Basic Rent; Due Date
$[ ]; 10th day of each month
13.Supplemental Rent/Maintenance Reserves Balance held by Existing Lessor:

Airframe 6Y Supplemental Rent: $[ ]
Airframe 12Y Supplemental Rent: $[ ]
Engine LLP Supplemental Rent: $[ ]
Engine LLP Supplemental Rent: $[ ]
Engine Hot Section Refurbishment Supplement Rent: $[ ]
Engine Hot Section Refurbishment Supplement Rent $[ ]
Landing Gear Supplement Rent: $[ ]
APU Supplement Rent: $[ ]

Total: $[ ]

14.Current Maintenance Reserve Rates:

A/F 6Yper month: $[ ]
A/F 12Y per month: $[ ]
Engine LLP per cycle: $[ ]
Engine Hot Section Refurbishment per flight hour:
$[ ] from 1 up to 1,5 hour/cycle,
$[ ] from 1,5 up to 1,75 hours/cycle,
$[ ] from 1,75 up to 2 hours/ cycle,
$[ ] from 2 up to 2,5 hours/ cycle,
$[ ] from 2,5 up to 2,75 hours/cycle,
$[ ] from 2,75 up to 3 hour/cycle,
$[ ] more than 3 hours/cycle
Landing Gear per month: $[ ]
APU per APU Hour: $[ ]


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15.Reimbursements Paid to Lessee/Maintenance Provider:
Airframe 6Y Supplemental Rent $[ ]
Airframe 12Y Supplemental Rent $[ ]
Engine LLP Supplemental Rent $[ ]
Engine LLP Supplemental Rent $[ ]
Engine Hot Section Refurbishment Supplemental Rent $[ ]
Engine Hot Section Refurbishment Supplemental Rent $[ ]
Landing Gear Supplemental Rent $[ ]
APU Supplemental Rent $[ ]
16.Total Amount of Maintenance Reserves Paid by Lessee and Held by Existing Lessor:
$[ ]
 
17.Security Deposit Held by Existing Lessor:
$[ ]



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SCHEDULE 6
FORM OF LESSEE’S OFFICER’S CERTIFICATE
 
This Certificate is delivered in connection with the Aircraft Lease Agreement MSN 1183 dated as of January 5, 2017 between HESTON SERVICES LTD. (the “Original Lessor”) and SmartLynx Airlines Estonia OÜ (the “Company”), as amended and novated by the Deed of Lease Novation dated as of November 27, 2017 among the Original Lessor, MAM SELDON AVIATION 2 DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY (the “Existing Lessor”) and the Company, and as further amended and novated by the Deed of Lease Novation, dated _________, 2019 among Existing Lessor, the Company and CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING IRELAND DAC (the “New Lessor”) (together, the “Lease”).

I, _____________, duly appointed member of the Management Board of the Company, a company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Estonia, hereby certify that the Company has taken all necessary corporate action to approve the entry into, performance and delivery by the Company of the Lease and the transactions contemplated thereby.

a)
The Company has duly executed the Lease and the Deed of Lease Novation. Attached hereto as Exhibit B is a true and correct copy of the printout of the registry card of the Company from the Estonian Commercial Register obtained on ______ ___, ____, which has not been altered or amended, and which is in full force and effect as of the date hereof.

Attached hereto as Exhibit C is a true and correct copy of a [power of attorney authorizing the person or persons appointed therein to execute the Lease and all other documents to be delivered by the Company in connection therewith, if the documents are not signed by the Director]/[certificate of incumbency dated ______ ___, ____, which has not been altered or amended, and which is in full force and effect as of the date hereof]

b)
The representations and warranties made by the Company in Section [X] of the Lease and Section 4.3 of the Deed of Lease Novation are true and correct on and as of the date hereof.

Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the Company’s sole shareholder [resolution of the Board of Directors] [other applicable corporate approval document] which has not been altered or amended, and which is in full force and effect as of the date hereof.

Attached hereto as Exhibit D is a true and correct copy of the Certificate of Registration with respect to the Aircraft.

Attached hereto as Exhibit E is a true and correct copy of the Certificate of Airworthiness with respect to the Aircraft.

Attached hereto as Exhibit F is a true and correct copy of the Company‘s Operating License, which has not been altered or amended.

Attached hereto as Exhibit G is a true and correct copy of the Company’s Air Operator’s Certificate, which has not been altered or amended.


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Attached hereto as Exhibit H is a true and correct copy of the Company‘s Articles of Association and Constitutional Documents, which have not been altered or amended, and which are in full force and effect as of the date hereof.

Attached hereto as Exhibit I is a true and correct copy of the Noise Certificate with respect to the Aircraft, which has not been altered or amended.

Attached hereto as Exhibit J is a true and correct copy of the Station License with respect to the Aircraft, which has not been altered or amended.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have duly executed this Certificate on this ____ day of _________, 2019.
By:        

Name:        
Director of the Company


Attachments:
Exhibit A – Copy of [Board of Directors Resolution] [other applicable corporate approval document]
Exhibit B – Copy of registry card of the Company
Exhibit C – [Certificate of Incumbency] [Power of Attorney]
Exhibit D – Copy of Certificate of Registration of Aircraft
Exhibit E – Copy of Certificate of Airworthiness of Aircraft
Exhibit F – Copy of Company’s Operating License
Exhibit G – Copy of Company’s Air Operator’s Certificate
Exhibit H – Copy of Company’s Articles of Association and Constitutional Documents
Exhibit I – Copy of Company’s Noise Certificate
Exhibit J – Copy of Company’s Station License

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SCHEDULE 7
FORM OF AIR NAVIGATION AUTHORITY LETTER

[LESSEE LETTERHEAD]

Date:

EUROCONTROL Director CRCO
Rue de la Fusée, 96
1130 Bruxelles BELGIUM

Dear Sirs

Letter of Authorisation
MSN: 1183 Reg.: EA-SAP the "Aircraft"
We have leased the above aircraft from Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC (the "Lessor"), in accordance with a lease agreement (dated as of January 5, 2017) between us and the Lessor (as amended, novated or restated from time to time).
We hereby authorise you to provide Lessor with a general Statement of Account in relation to air navigation charges incurred by us and due to EUROCONTROL. Access to the Statement(s) of Account will be provided in accordance with the procedures established by EUROCONTROL.
The authorisation contained in this letter may only be revoked or amended by a written instruction signed by us and the Lessor.
Yours faithfully,


For and on behalf of SmartLynx Airlines Estonia OÜ



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SCHEDULE 8
FORM OF DE-REGISTRATION POWER OF ATTORNEY

WHEREAS SmartLynx Airlines Estonia OÜ, a company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Estonia, and having its registered office at Lennujaama tee 13, Tallinn 11101, Estonia (together with its successors and assigns, referred to as “Lessee”) has entered into an Aircraft Lease Agreement dated January 5, 2017 (as amended and novated from time to time) with Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC (together with its successors and assigns, referred to as “Lessor”) (the “Lease”);

AND WHEREAS pursuant to the Lease and upon the terms and conditions mentioned therein, Lessor has leased to Lessee and Lessee leased from Lessor one (1) Airbus 320-200 Aircraft with Manufacturer’s Serial Number 1183 and Registration Mark EA-SAP (“Aircraft”).

1. Lessee hereby absolutely, unconditionally and irrevocably appoints Lessor to be the true and lawful attorney of Lessee to do all or any of the following in the name of Lessee or on behalf of Lessee which may be required to effect deregistration of the Aircraft from the register maintained by the Civil Aviation Administration of the Republic of Estonia and to export the Aircraft out of the Republic of Estonia:

a. To obtain the necessary licenses and permissions;

b. To execute, file and deliver any applications, documents, instruments, consents or certificates including amendments thereof with any statutory authority, governmental agency or department including but not limited to the Civil Aviation Administration of the Republic of Estonia and the Estonian customs authorities;

c. To represent Lessee before any statutory authority, governmental agency or department including but not limited to the Civil Aviation Administration of the Republic of Estonia and the Estonian customs authorities;

d. To collect all documents, letters, records and notices and to give an acknowledgement for or reply to the same;

e. To do all such other or further acts and things that may be required to achieve the aforesaid purpose.

2. The powers set out in this Power of Attorney shall become effective from the date hereof but shall become enforceable only upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the Lease) or upon the expiry or termination of the lease of the Aircraft under the Lease, whichever is the earlier.

3. Lessee hereby undertakes from time to time and at all times to indemnify Lessor 'against all costs, claims, expenses and liabilities howsoever incurred by Lessor in connection herewith provided Lessor has acted in accordance herewith and further undertakes to ratify and confirm whatsoever Lessor shall reasonably and lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this Power of Attorney.

4. This Power of Attorney is irrevocable and coupled with interest and Lessor may delegate the powers conferred hereby, in whole or in part, to any individual(s), including but not limited to employees of Lessor or legal counsel in the Republic of Estonia.


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5. Lessor and Lessee represent and acknowledge that the irrevocable nature of this Power of Attorney has been decisive for Lessor in order to give its consent to the Lease, to which this Power of Attorney is an essential part.

6. Lessee hereby represents warrants and covenants that this Power of Attorney constitutes a valid, legally and irrevocably, and binding obligation of Lessee enforceable against it to the extent permitted under the applicable law.

7. Lessor is empowered to determine in its sole discretion when to exercise the powers conferred upon Lessor pursuant to this Power of Attorney. No failure on the part of Lessor to exercise and no delay in exercising any right, power or privilege under this Power of Attorney shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall the exercise of any right, power or privilege under this Power of Attorney preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege.

8. Any person, agency or company relying upon this Power of Attorney need not and will not make any determination or require any court judgment as to whether an Event of Default has occurred under the Lease or whether the Lease has been terminated. Lessee hereby waives any claims against (a) any person acting on the instructions given by Lessor or its designee pursuant to this Power of Attorney and (b) any person designated by Lessor or an officer of Lessor to give instructions pursuant to this Power of Attorney. Lessee also agrees to indemnify and hold harmless any person, agency, or company which may act in reliance upon this Power of Attorney and pursuant to instructions given by Lessor or its designee.

9. This Power of Attorney is valid until December 10, 2022.

10. This Power of Attorney shall be subject to, governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Estonia.

Lessee has executed and delivered this Power of Attorney on ____________, 2019 in ________

Executed as a deed by
______________________________
Name:
Title:




18455639v1


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BILL OF SALE
BY THIS BILL OF SALE DIAMOND HEAD 3 (IRELAND) DAC ("Seller") does hereby sell, grant and transfer, for good consideration in accordance with the terms of an aircraft sale and purchase agreement dated as of June 4, 2019 ("Sale Agreement") between (among others) Seller and Contrail Aviation Support, LLC ("Buyer"), all its rights, title and interest in and to the aircraft specified below and as more fully defined in the Sale Agreement ("Aircraft") to Buyer for good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by Seller:
one Airbus A321-100 aircraft with manufacturer's serial number 576 with two (2) CFM56-5B2 engines bearing serial numbers 779171 and 779177
and the Aircraft is sold "as is, where is".
Seller warrants to Buyer and its respective successors and assigns that it hereby conveys full legal title to the Aircraft free from all Liens, and Seller agrees to defend such title forever against all claims and demands whatsoever.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, no representations, guarantees or warranties of any kind are given by Seller as to the condition of the Aircraft, express or implied, arising by law or otherwise.
Capitalized words and expressions used in this Bill of Sale have the meanings given to them in the Sale Agreement.
THIS BILL OF SALE IS GOVERNED BY NEW YORK LAW.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF Diamond Head 3 (Ireland) DAC has caused this Bill of Sale to be duly executed at 11:25am New York time on December 20, 2019 and delivered to Buyer while the Aircraft was located at St. Athan, Cardiff, UK.

SIGNED

/s/ Rosemary Waddingham

for and on behalf of

DIAMOND HEAD 3 (IRELAND) DAC

Name: Rosemary Waddingham
Title: Attorney







ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE
Contrail Aviation Support, LLC ("Buyer") hereby certifies that pursuant to the Aircraft Sale Agreement dated as of June 4, 2019 among, inter alios, Diamond Head 3 (Ireland) DAC ("Seller") and Buyer ("Sale Agreement"):
(1)    Buyer has inspected the Aircraft for itself and the Aircraft is in all respects satisfactory to Buyer;
(2)    Buyer has accepted delivery of the Aircraft; and
(3)    Buyer acknowledges that it is purchasing the Aircraft in an "AS IS, WHERE IS" condition and that the Seller is making no representations or warranties as to the condition of the Aircraft.
Capitalized words and expressions used in this Acceptance Certificate have the meanings given to them in the Sale Agreement.
THIS ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE IS GOVERNED BY NEW YORK LAW.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF Buyer has caused this Acceptance Certificate to be duly executed on December 20, 2019 and delivered to Seller.
SIGNED

/s/ Joseph G. Kuhn    
for and on behalf of
CONTRAIL AVIATION SUPPORT, LLC
Name: Joseph G. Kuhn
Title: CEO


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SUPPLEMENT #6 TO MASTER LOAN AGREEMENT
Date of Supplement: December 19, 2019
THIS SUPPLEMENT #6 TO MASTER LOAN AGREEMENT (this “Supplement”) is made and entered into by Lender and Borrowers (named below) as of the date written above pursuant to the Master Loan Agreement by and between Lender and Borrowers dated June 24, 2019 (the “Master Loan Agreement”).
This Supplement constitutes a Supplement under the Master Loan Agreement and is hereby made a part of the Master Loan Agreement. All capitalized terms herein not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Master Loan Agreement. The credit facility described in this Supplement is governed by and shall be construed and administered in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Master Loan Agreement and this Supplement.
To the extent any term or condition of this Supplement is inconsistent with any term or condition in the Master Loan Agreement or in any Supplement dated prior to this Supplement, the terms and conditions of this Supplement shall control. Except as specifically amended hereby, all terms and conditions of the Master Loan Agreement and all prior Supplements remain in effect.
In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and in the Master Loan Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1.
DEFINITIONS.
As used in this Supplement, the following terms have the following meanings:
Amortization Period” means a period consisting of thirty five (35) consecutive months.
Borrowers” shall mean Contrail Aviation Support, LLC, Contrail Aviation Leasing, LLC, and Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Contrail Aviation Support LLC duly organized and existing in Ireland.
Term Loan E” means an extension of credit to Borrowers by Lender pursuant to this Supplement.
Term Loan E Maturity Date” means the first to occur of: (1) December 1, 2022; or (2) the date on which Term Loan E is accelerated as provided hereunder, in Term Note E or in the Master Loan Agreement.
Term Note E” means the Promissory Note of Borrowers in the form of Exhibit A to be executed concurrently with this Supplement.
2.
THE CREDIT FACILITY; BORROWING PROCEDURES; INTEREST RATE; AND PAYMENTS.

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2.1 Credit Facility. Lender shall make a term loan to the Borrowers, on the Closing Date, in an amount equal to Six Million Eight Hundred Ninety Four Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety ($6,894,790.00) (“Term Loan E”), subject to the terms and conditions hereof and of the Master Loan Agreement. Term Loan E shall be evidenced by Term Note E, be payable in accordance with the terms of Term Note E and be made by disbursement of Loan proceeds when and as directed by Borrowers. Amounts borrowed and repaid under the Term Loan E may not be reborrowed.
2.2 Borrowing Procedures. The entire amount of Term Loan E is to be advanced in one single advance on the Closing Date.
2.3 Interest Rate. The unpaid principal balance of Term Loan E outstanding from time to time shall bear interest for the period commencing on the Closing Date of Term Loan E until such Loan is paid in full. Term Loan E shall accrue interest at a variable rate equal to the LIBOR Rate plus 3.75% per annum and such rate shall be adjusted on the 1st day of each month.
2.4 Payments. Borrowers shall make the following payments on Term Loan E during the following periods:
(a) thirty-five (35) consecutive monthly payments of principal in the amount of $191,521.95 plus accrued interest, commencing on January 1, 2020, and continuing on the 1st day of each successive month thereafter; and
(b) A final payment of all outstanding principal and accrued and unpaid interest together with such other amounts as shall then be due and owing from Borrowers to Lender under the Term Loan E on the Term Loan E Maturity Date.
2.5 Fees.
(a) On or before the Closing Date, Borrowers shall pay to Lender a fee in the amount of Twenty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Nine Dollars and Sixteen Cents ($27,579.16).
2.6 Use of Loan Proceeds. Borrowers shall only use the proceeds of Term Loan E to acquire the Aircraft identified on Exhibit B.
3. CONDITIONS FOR BORROWING.
In addition to all conditions to borrowing set forth in Section 5.1 of the Master Loan Agreement, Lender’s obligation to make the Loan described in this Supplement is subject to the satisfaction or waiver by Lender in writing on or before the Closing Date of such Loan of the following conditions:
3.1 Lender shall have received the following, all in form, detail and content satisfactory to Lender:

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(a)
Term Note E duly executed by all Borrowers.
(b) The fee due under Section 2.5 hereof.
(c) An Aircraft Security Agreement in the form of Exhibit C (the “ASA”), properly executed by Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC, together with any and all other documents or instruments Lender reasonably deems necessary to grant to Lender and perfect a first position Lien on the collateral described in the ASA, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Lender.
(d) A Pledge of Contrail Aviation Support, LLC’s shares of ownership of Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC in the form of Exhibit D (the “Equity Pledge”).
(e) A third party written legal opinion opining that:
(i) Contrail Aviation Support, LLC and Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC, respectively, have the due power and authority to grant the liens described in Section 3.1(c) and (d) above;
(ii) The Liens described in Sections 3.1(c) and (d) are valid and enforceable.
(f) Evidence in a form reasonably acceptable to Lender that, prior to and in no event later than the Closing Date, Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC acquired the interest in the Aircraft free and clear of all liens, claims and encumbrances other than those created by the ASA.
4.
AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS.
In addition to all affirmative covenants set forth in Section 6 of the Master Loan Agreement, each Borrower covenants that it will, until Lender’s commitment to extend credit under this Supplement and all Permitted Swap Agreements relating to the credit facility extended under this Supplement have terminated or expired and the Promissory Note evidencing the credit facility extended under this Supplement, and all fees and expenses payable in connection with the credit facility extended under this Supplement have been paid in full:
4.1 Quarterly Rolling Cash Flow Coverage Ratio. Maintain, as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, a Quarterly Rolling Cash Flow Coverage Ratio of not less than 1.25 to 1.0. Lender may determine compliance with this Quarterly Cash Flow Coverage Ratio covenant at any time.
4.2 Tangible Net Worth. Maintain a Tangible Net Worth of at least $15,000,000.00 at all times. Lender may determine compliance with this Tangible Net Worth covenant at any time.

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4.3 Insurance. Maintain insurance upon the Collateral in conformity with the Master Loan Agreement, the Aircraft Security Agreement associated with this Supplement, and such Agreement(s) to Provide Insurance as have heretofore been executed in connection with the Master Loan Agreement.
5.
NEGATIVE COVENANTS.
In addition to all negative covenants set forth in Section 7 of the Master Loan Agreement, each Borrower covenants that, without the prior written consent of Lender, Borrowers will not, until Lender’s commitment to extend credit under this Supplement and all Permitted Swap Agreements relating to the credit facility extended under this Supplement have terminated or expired and the promissory note evidencing the credit facility extended under this Supplement, and all fees and expenses payable in connection with the credit facility extended under this Supplement, have been paid in full.
6.
ACCESSION OF ADDITIONAL BORROWER PARTY.
Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC, by executing this Supplement, accedes to, assumes (to the same extent as Contrail Aviation Leasing, LLC is a party thereto) and becomes a party to the Master Loan Agreement by and between Lender and Borrowers dated June 24, 2019; subject to and provided as follows:
6.1 Such accession to the Master Loan Agreement does not modify any other party’s obligations thereunder;
6.2 Except for the effect of setoff provisions of Note E and cross-collateralization provisions of the associated Aircraft Security Agreement, such accession does not make, and will not be construed to make Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC a co-borrower with respect to any Promissory Note governed by such Master Loan Agreement other than the Note E contemplated by this Supplement #6;
6.3 Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC shall not be obliged to comply with §6.10 of the Master Loan Agreement (concerning deposit accounts);
6.4 Designation and delegation of control of the specific business of Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC to person(s) appointed as Directors thereof, reasonably acceptable to Lender, shall be deemed to satisfy §8.1(h) of the Master Loan Agreement.
6.5 Notwithstanding anything that may be construed to the contrary in Note E or any other Loan Documents, the obligations of Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC under the Loan Documents are solely the corporate obligations of Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC and none of the Parties shall have any recourse against any director, officer or employee thereof in respect of any obligation, covenant, indemnity, representation or agreement made or given thereby pursuant to any of the Loan Documents or any notice or document which Contrail Aviation Leasing

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Ireland DAC is requested to deliver pursuant to the provisions of any of the Loan Documents.
6.6 Lender agrees that it will not initiate any judicial or other proceedings or exercise any other right or remedy that it might otherwise have against Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC or its other assets except for:
(a) proceedings or other action exercising rights of enforcement under the Loan Documents;
(b) proving or lodging a claim in the winding up or administration of Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC initiated by a party other than the Lender; or
(c) proceedings to obtain a declaration or similar judgment or order as to the obligations or liabilities of Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Supplement E as of the date first written above.
CONTRAIL AVIATION SUPPORT, LLC
By: _____________________________
Joseph Kuhn
Its: CEO


CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING, LLC

By: Contrail Aviation Support, LLC, its Manager

By: _____________________________
Joseph Kuhn
Its: CEO

OLD NATIONAL BANK

 
By: _____________________________
Tommy Olson
Its: SVP


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This Supplement #6 to Master Loan Agreement dated June 24, 2019 is as of the date set forth below EXECUTED AS A DEED by the below duly-authorized individual by, for and on behalf of CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING IRELAND DAC (CRO No. 662616):

Signed and Delivered as a Deed by            )
) __________________________
______________________________    
as duly appointed attorney for and on behalf of
Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC

Date: ________________

in the presence of:
Witness Signature:

Name of Witness:
Address of Witness:    


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Identification of Aircraft (Supplement 6, Note E)
Airbus A320-200 with manufacturer serial number 1183, which has heretofore been registered in the national aircraft registry of Estonia as aircraft ES-SAP, (the “Aircraft”), inclusive of the Airframe, Engines, Equipment, Records, Funds, and Proceeds.
a.
“Airframe” is defined as the Aircraft's airframe together with any and all parts, appliances, components, instruments, accessories, accessions, attachments, equipment, or avionics (including, without limitation, radio, radar, navigation systems, or other electronic equipment) installed in, appurtenant to, or delivered with or in respect of such airframe.
b.
“Engines” are defined as two IAE V2500-A5 engines (rated thrust of 147kN or 33,000 lb./ft) with serial numbers V10683 and V10682, together with any other aircraft engines which either now or in the future are installed on, appurtenant to, or components with or in respect of the Airframe, together with any and all parts, appliances, components, accessories, accessions, attachments or equipment installed on, appurtenant to, or delivered with or in respect of such Engines. The word "Engines" shall also refer to any replacement aircraft engine which, under this Agreement and any lease thereof, is required or permitted to be installed upon the Airframe.
c.
“Equipment” is defined as all auxiliary power units, accessories, appliances, avionics, instruments, parts, spares, furnishings, replacements and substituted components installed on or used with the Aircraft,
d.
“Records” are defined as all log books, manuals, flight records, inspection reports, airworthiness certificates, registration certificates, and other operational records of the Aircraft or any part of it.
e.
“Funds” are defined as all rents, accounts, chattel paper, general intangibles, and monies, arising out of or related to rental, lease, operation or other use of any of the property described as any part or all of the Collateral.
f.
“Proceeds” are defined as all monies, claims, accounts and intangible rights of any kind resulting from any sale, insurance payments or other disposition of the Aircraft or any part thereof.

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Contrail Aviation Support, LLC, Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland, DAC - Loan No. 20008083177
December 19, 2019
Note

PROMISSORY NOTE
TERM NOTE E

$6,894,790.00    December 19, 2019


FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned CONTRAIL AVIATION SUPPORT, LLC ("Support"), CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING, LLC (“Leasing”) and CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING IRELAND DAC, CRO No. 662616 ("Leasing-Ireland", and together with Support and Leasing, each a "Borrower," and collectively, the "Borrowers"), jointly and severally, promise to pay to the order of OLD NATIONAL BANK (the "Lender") the principal sum of Six Million Eight Hundred Ninety-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety ($6,894,790.00), in United States Dollars, together with interest thereon as hereinafter provided.

1.
RATE OF INTEREST

The principal amount of the Loan outstanding from time to time shall bear interest at the variable rate of LIBOR Rate (as defined in the Master Loan Agreement referenced below) plus 3.75% per annum and such rate shall be adjusted on the 1st day of each month (the "Loan Rate").

2.
PAYMENTS

Payments of both principal and interest are to be made in immediately available funds in lawful currency of the United States of America at the office of Lender, or such other place as the holder hereof shall designate to the undersigned in writing. Unless required by applicable law, and prior to any default being declared, payments will be applied first to any accrued unpaid interest; then to principal; then to escrow; then to any late charges; and then to any unpaid collection costs. Funds shall be deemed received by Lender on the next business day if not received by 12:00 p.m. local time at the location payments hereunder are to be made.

Borrowers shall make payments of:

(a)
thirty-five (35) consecutive monthly payments of principal in the amount of $191,521.95 plus accrued interest, commencing on January 1, 2020, and continuing on the 1st day of each successive month thereafter ; and

(b)
A final payment of all outstanding principal and accrued unpaid interest together with such other amounts as shall then be due and owing from Borrowers to Lender under the Term Loan E on the Term Loan E Maturity Date.






3.
FINAL PAYMENT MATURITY DATE

Notwithstanding anything set forth above, all sums due under this Note, both principal and interest, if not sooner paid, shall be due and payable on December 1, 2022 ("Term Loan E Maturity Date").

4.
PREPAYMENT; MINIMUM FINANCE CHARGE

Borrowers agree that all loan fees and other prepaid finance charges are earned fully as of the date of the loan and will not be subject to refund upon early payment (whether voluntary or as a result of default), except as otherwise required by law. In any event, even upon full prepayment of this Note, Borrowers understand that Lender is entitled to a minimum finance charge of $95.00. Other than Borrowers' obligations to pay any minimum finance charge, Borrowers may pay without penalty all or a portion of the amount owed earlier than it is due. Early payments will not, unless agreed to by Lender in writing, relieve Borrowers of Borrowers' obligation to continue to make payments under the payment schedule. Rather, early payments will reduce the principal balance due and may result in Borrowers making fewer payments. Borrowers agree not to send Lender payments marked "paid in full," "without recourse," or similar language. If Borrowers send such a payment, Lender may accept it without losing any of Lender's rights under this Note, and Borrowers will remain obligated to pay any further amounted owed to Lender. All written communications concerning disputed amounts, including any check or other payment instrument that indicates that the payment constitutes "payment in full" of the amount owed or that is tendered with other conditions or limitations or as full satisfaction of a disputed amount must be mailed or delivered to: Old National Bank, PO Box 3728, Evansville, IN 47736-3728.

5.
MANDATORY PREPAYMENTS

[Intentionally omitted.]

6.
PAYMENT DUE DATE/FAILURE TO PAY

(a)
All payments due under this Note shall be made without demand and received on the dates set forth in Section 2 above;

(b)
In the event of a default as defined in this Note, or as set forth in the Master Loan Agreement or any Collateral Documents or Guaranty Agreements, at the option of Lender, for so long as the default exists, interest on the outstanding principal balance hereof shall accrue and will be paid at the rate in effect from time to time hereunder plus an additional 3% per annum, but in no event shall such default rate exceed, however, the maximum rate permitted by law ("Default Interest Rate"); and

(c)
Any installment of principal and/or interest due hereunder which is not received on or before the 10th day following the date on which it is due shall be subject to a late payment fee of 5% of the amount owed on such installment (but not less than

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$50.00) for the purpose of defraying the expense incident to handling such delinquent payment (this payment is in addition to the amount set forth in (b) above).



7.
INTEREST RATE COMPUTATION

Interest on this Note is computed on a 365/360 basis; that is, by applying the ratio of the interest rate over a year of 360 days, multiplied by the outstanding principal balance, multiplied by the actual number of days the principal balance is outstanding. All interest payable under this Note is computed using this method.

8.
PLACE OF PAYMENT

All payments shall be made to Lender at the address on the interest billing statement provided by Lender or at the address of Lender set forth in Section 14 of this Note, at any branch of Lender, or such other place as Lender may from time to time designate in writing.

9.
MASTER LOAN AGREEMENT AND SECURITY

This Note evidences indebtedness incurred under; is the "Term Note E" referred to in; and is subject to the terms and provisions of the Master Loan Agreement by and between Borrowers and Lender dated June 24, 2019 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, including, but not limited to, by Supplements thereto, the "Master Loan Agreement"). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Master Loan Agreement.

This Note is secured by the Collateral Documents. The terms of the Collateral Documents are incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference.

10.
DEFAULT

In the event of the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Master Loan Agreement, and after giving effect to any applicable right to cure provided by the Master Loan Agreement, Lender may, at its option and without notice, declare this Note to be, and this Note shall thereupon become, immediately due and payable, together with accrued interest thereon. Without limiting the foregoing right and without limiting any other rights and remedies of the Lender at law or in equity, the Lender is also entitled to the rights and remedies provided for in the Master Loan Agreement and the Collateral Documents and may enforce the covenants, agreements and undertakings of Borrowers contained therein and may exercise the remedies provided for thereby or otherwise available in respect thereto, all in accordance with the terms thereof. In addition to any other right, Lender may apply and/or set-off against amounts due it hereunder any deposits, account balances, or other credits of any Borrower in the possession of or in transit to Lender, and Borrowers hereby grant Lender a security interest in all of the foregoing.


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11.
WAIVERS

Except as herein provided, Borrowers and all others who may become liable for all or part of the principal balance hereof or for any obligations of Borrowers to Lender or the holder hereof (a) forever waive presentment, protest and demand, notice of protest, demand and dishonor and non-payment of this Note, and all other notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default or enforcement of the payment of this Note, (b) agree that the time of payment of the debt or any part thereof may be extended from time to time without modifying or releasing the lien of the Collateral Documents or the liability of Borrowers or any other such parties, the right of recourse against Borrowers and such parties being hereby reserved by Lender; and (c) agree that time is of the essence. Borrowers agree to pay all reasonable costs of collection when incurred, whether suit be brought or not, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of suit and preparation therefore, and to perform and comply with each of the covenants, conditions, provisions and agreements of Borrowers contained in this Note, the Master Loan Agreement and Collateral Documents. It is expressly agreed by Borrowers that no extensions of time for the payment of this Note, nor the failure on the part of Lender to exercise any of its rights hereunder, shall operate to release, discharge, modify, change or affect the original liability under this Note, the Master Loan Agreement or any of the Collateral Documents, either in whole or in part.

12.
WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL

BORROWERS WAIVE ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS INSTRUMENT AND TO ANY OF THE LOAN DOCUMENTS, THE OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER OR THEREUNDER, ANY COLLATERAL SECURING THE OBLIGATIONS, OR ANY TRANSACTION ARISING THEREFROM OR CONNECTED THERETO. BORROWERS REPRESENT THAT THIS WAIVER IS KNOWINGLY, WILLINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY GIVEN.

13.
COMPLIANCE

This Note is to be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Wisconsin (without giving effect to Wisconsin's principles of conflicts of law), except to the extent (a) of procedural and substantive matters relating only to the creation, perfection, foreclosure and enforcement of rights and remedies against specific collateral, which matters shall be governed by the laws of the state in which the collateral is located (the “Collateral State"), and (b) that the laws of the United States of America and any rules regulations, or orders issued or promulgated thereunder, applicable to the affairs and transactions entered into by the Lender, otherwise preempt Collateral State law or Wisconsin law; in which event such federal law shall control. Borrowers hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of any Wisconsin or federal court sitting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (or, with respect to the matters set forth in subsection (a) above, any state in which the property encumbered by the Collateral Documents is located) over any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Note or any of the Loan Documents. Borrowers hereby

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waive any right to object to the location of venue in any Wisconsin or federal court sitting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, or, with respect to the matters set forth in subsection (a) above, to the appropriate court located in the Collateral State, concerning any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Note or any of the Loan Documents and waives any objection which it may have at any time to the laying of venue in any proceedings brought in any such court, waives any claim that such proceedings have been brought in an inconvenient forum and further waives the right to object, with respect to such proceedings, that such court does not have jurisdiction over such party to object to the choice of governing law set forth in this section. Borrowers acknowledge that the loan evidenced by this Note was solicited, negotiated, closed and funded in the State of Wisconsin, and waives any implication that the laws of any other state shall apply for usury purposes.

14.
NOTICES

All notices, requests and demands to be made hereunder to the parties hereto must be in writing and must be delivered to the applicable address stated below by any of the following means: (a) personal service; (b) electronic communication, including, but not limited to electronic mail, telex, telegram or telecopying (and, if by telex, telegram or telecopying, then only if confirmed in writing sent by registered or certified, first class mail, return receipt requested); or (c) registered or certified, first class mail, return receipt requested. Such addresses may be changed by notice to the other parties given in the same manner as provided above. Any notice, demand or request sent pursuant to either subsection (a) or (b) hereof will be deemed received upon such personal service or upon dispatch by electronic means, and, if sent pursuant to subsection (c) will be deemed received three (3) days following deposit in the mail.

Borrowers:     CONTRAIL AVIATION SUPPORT, LLC
CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING, LLC
435 Investment Court
Verona, WI 53593-8788

CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING IRELAND DAC
32 Molesworth Street
Dublin 2
Ireland

Lender:     OLD NATIONAL BANK
25 W. Main St.
Madison, WI 53703

15.
INTEREST NOT TO EXCEED MAXIMUM ALLOWED BY LAW.

If from any circumstances whatsoever, by reason of acceleration or otherwise, the fulfillment of any provision of this Note involves transcending the limit of validity prescribed by any applicable usury statute or any other applicable law, with regard to obligations of like

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character and amount, then the obligations to be fulfilled will be reduced to the limit of such validity as provided in such statute or law, so that in no event shall any exaction be possible under this Note in excess of the limit of such validity.

16.
SUCCESSORS

All rights, powers, privileges and immunities herein granted to Lender shall extend to its successors and assigns and any other legal holder of this Note, with full right by Lender to assign and/or sell same.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Note (Note E) as of the date and year first above written.

CONTRAIL AVIATION SUPPORT, LLC

By: _____________________________
Joseph Kuhn
Its: CEO


CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING, LLC


By: Contrail Aviation Support, LLC, its Manager

By: _____________________________
Joseph Kuhn
Its: CEO


This Note E pursuant to Supplement #6 to Master Loan Agreement dated June 24, 2019 is as of the date set forth below EXECUTED AS A DEED by the below duly-authorized individual by, for and on behalf of CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING IRELAND DAC (CRO No. 662616):

Signed and Delivered as a Deed by            )
) __________________________
______________________________    
as duly appointed attorney for and on behalf of
Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC

Date: ________________

in the presence of:
Witness Signature:


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Name of Witness:
Address of Witness:    

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AIRCRAFT SECURITY AGREEMENT
Loan No: 20008083177        Page 1



NAME & ADDRESS OF DEBTOR/BORROWER:
CONTRAIL AVIATION SUPPORT, LLC
CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING, LLC
435 INVESTMENT CT
VERONA, WI 53593-8788







NAME & ADDRESS OF SECURED PARTY/ASSIGNEE/LENDER:
OLD NATIONAL BANK
619 Madison/Southern WI Coml LPO
23 W Main St Madison, WI 53703

NAME & ADDRESS OF ASSIGNOR/GRANTOR:

CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING IRELAND DAC
32 Molesworth Street
Dublin 2
Ireland


This Aircraft Security Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into as of December 19, 2019 by and between CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING, LLC, CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING IRELAND DAC, CRO No. 662616 (“Grantor") and CONTRAIL AVIATION SUPPORT, LLC (collectively, “Borrower”); and OLD NATIONAL BANK ("Lender").
WHEREAS, Lender has loaned funds to Borrower for, inter alia, the acquisition by Grantor of the below-identified Aircraft in connection with and pursuant to a Master Loan Agreement effective as of June 24, 2019, to which Grantor has acceded to as a party in relation to the obligations associated with this Agreement, together with executed Amendments and Supplements thereto, one or more Promissory Note(s), and other guarantees, assignments, pledges and other instruments associated therewith, hereinafter collectively defined as “Loan Documents”, evidencing Borrower’s and Grantor’s obligations to Lender (collectively, the “Indebtedness”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Loan Documents, Grantor has agreed to grant a security interest in the herein-identified Collateral as security for repayment of Borrower’s and Grantor’s Indebtedness and other obligations to Lender.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1.
GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST. Grantor hereby grants to Lender a continuing security interest in the Collateral to secure the Indebtedness and agrees that Lender shall have the rights stated in this Agreement with respect to the Collateral, in addition to all other rights which Lender may have by law. As used herein, "Collateral" is defined as:
a.
Airbus A320-200 with manufacturer serial number 1183, which has heretofore been registered in the national aircraft registry of Estonia as aircraft ES-SAP, (the





Aircraft”), inclusive of the Airframe, Engines, Equipment, Records, Funds, and Proceeds.
i.
“Airframe” is defined as the Aircraft's airframe together with any and all parts, appliances, components, instruments, accessories, accessions, attachments, equipment, or avionics (including, without limitation, radio, radar, navigation systems, or other electronic equipment) installed in, appurtenant to, or delivered with or in respect of such airframe.
ii.
“Engines” are defined as two IAE V2500-A5 engines (rated thrust of 147kN or 33,000 lb./ft) with serial numbers V10683 and V10682, together with any other aircraft engines which either now or in the future are installed on, appurtenant to, or components with or in respect of the Airframe, together with any and all parts, appliances, components, accessories, accessions, attachments or equipment installed on, appurtenant to, or delivered with or in respect of such Engines pursuant to the provisions of that certain Aircraft Lease Agreement MSN 1183, dated as of 05 January 2017, between Heston Services Ltd. (the “Original Lessor”) and Smartlynx Airlines Estonia OÜ (“Lessee”), as novated by that Deed of Lease Novation dated as of 07 November 2017, among Original Lessor, MAM Seldon Aviation 2 DAC and Lessee, as further amended, supplemented, novated or otherwise modified from time to time (the “Lease”). The word "Engines" shall also refer to any replacement aircraft engine which, under this Agreement and any lease thereof, is required or permitted to be installed upon the Airframe.
iii.
“Equipment” is defined as all auxiliary power units, accessories, appliances, avionics, instruments, parts, spares, furnishings, replacements and substituted components installed on or used with the Aircraft,
iv.
“Records” are defined as all log books, manuals, flight records, inspection reports, airworthiness certificates, registration certificates, and other operational records of the Aircraft or any part of it.
v.
“Funds” are defined as all rents, accounts, chattel paper, general intangibles, and monies, arising out of or related to rental, lease, operation or other use of any of the property described as any part or all of the Collateral.
vi.
“Proceeds” are defined as all monies, claims, accounts and intangible rights of any kind resulting from any sale, insurance payments or other disposition of the Aircraft or any part thereof.
b.
All other rights in all the foregoing as defined in the Cape Town Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment, including the Aircraft Protocol thereto (“Cape Town Convention”), whether now owned or later acquired.
2.
CROSS-COLLATERALIZATION. In addition to the Promissory Note(s) associated with the Indebtedness relating to the Aircraft, this Agreement further secures all obligations, debts and liabilities, plus interest thereon, of Borrower or any one or more of them to Lender, as well as all claims by Lender against Borrower or any one or more of them, whether now existing or hereafter arising, whether related or unrelated to the purpose of the Note(s),





whether voluntary or otherwise, whether due or not due, direct or indirect, determined or undetermined, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, whether Borrower may be liable individually or jointly with others, whether obligated as guarantor, surety, accommodation party or otherwise, and whether recovery upon such amounts may be or hereafter may become barred by any statute of limitations, and whether the obligation to repay such amounts may be or hereafter become otherwise unenforceable.
3.
BORROWER'S WAIVERS. Except as otherwise required under this Agreement or by applicable law, Borrower agrees that Lender need not provide notice to Borrower about any action or inaction of Lender in connection with this Agreement, and waives any defense that may arise due to any action or inaction of Lender, including, without limitation, any failure or delay of Lender to realize upon the Collateral; and Borrower agrees to remain liable upon the Indebtedness regardless of Lender’s action or failure to act under this Agreement.
4.
GRANTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Grantor warrants:
a.
That Grantor is the lawful owner of the Collateral and holds good and marketable title to the Collateral, free and clear of all liens, mortgages, claims, or other rights or interests asserted or which may be asserted at any time by any other person in or relating to the Collateral (collectively, “Encumbrances”) except the lien of this Agreement, the Lease and any other leases disclosed in writing and consented to by Lender;
b.
That Grantor has the full right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to pledge the Collateral to Lender, has not received from or relied upon any representation by Lender about Borrower or Borrower's creditworthiness, and executes this Agreement at Borrower's request and not at the request of Lender;
c.
That Grantor has established adequate means of obtaining from Borrower on a continuing basis information about Borrower's financial condition;
d.
That the Aircraft is eligible for recording of interests relating thereto with the International Registry established pursuant to the Cape Town Convention and that such recordings are duly recognized in the state of Grantor’s domicile;
e.
That Grantor shall promptly consent or cause its agent to consent to the registration of the International Interest created hereby with the International Registry;
f.
That Grantor is and shall remain registered as a transacting user entity under the procedures of the International Registry with full rights and privileges to access the International Registry;
g.
That the national jurisdiction in which the Aircraft is registered shall not be changed without express written consent of Lender;





h.
That Grantor shall not sell, offer to sell, or otherwise transfer or dispose of the Collateral other than as permitted herein; provided, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Aircraft and its components parts may be disassembled in connection with the part-out and sale of the Aircraft following the time that the Aircraft or Engines are permanently removed and retired from service;
i.
That Grantor shall not grant, pledge, mortgage, encumber or otherwise permit the Collateral to be subject to any Encumbrance or charge, other than the security interest provided for in this Agreement without the prior written consent of Lender, including security interests even if junior in right to the security interests granted under this Agreement;
j.
That Grantor shall promptly pay or cause to be paid when due all statements and charges of airport authorities, mechanics, laborers, materialmen, suppliers and others incurred in connection with the use, operation, storage, maintenance and repair of the Aircraft so that no Encumbrance may attach to or be filed against the Aircraft, and shall obtain, upon request by Lender, and in form and substance as may then be satisfactory to Lender, appropriate waivers and/or subordinations of any Encumbrances that may affect the Collateral at any time;
k.
That unless waived by Lender all proceeds from any disposition of the Collateral (for whatever reason) shall be held in trust for Lender and immediately delivered to Lender, and shall not be commingled with any other funds; provided however, this requirement shall not constitute consent by Lender to any sale or other disposition;
l.
That Grantor shall not remove or permit the removal of any Engines or Equipment from the Aircraft other than as permitted by this Agreement and, when so permitted, shall only replace the same with comparable parts, engines, accessories, avionics and equipment in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement; and
m.
That Grantor shall defend Lender's rights in the Collateral against any claims or demands of all other persons.
The foregoing representations and warranties, and all other representations and warranties contained in this Agreement are and shall be continuing in nature and shall remain in full force and effect until such time as this Agreement is terminated, released or cancelled as provided herein.
5.
WAIVERS. Grantor waives all requirements of presentment, protest, demand, and notice of dishonor or non-payment to Borrower or Grantor, or any other party to the Indebtedness or the Collateral. Lender may do any of the following with respect to any obligation of any Borrower, without first obtaining the consent of Grantor: (A) grant any extension of time for any payment, (B) grant any renewal, (C) permit any modification of payment terms or other terms, or (D) exchange or release any Collateral or other security. No such act or failure to act shall affect Lender's rights against Grantor or the Collateral.





6.
RIGHT OF SETOFF. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a right of setoff in all Borrower’s accounts with Lender (whether checking, savings, or some other account, and whether held separately or jointly). Grantor authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on the Indebtedness against any and all such accounts, and, at Lender's option, to administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to protect Lender's charge and setoff rights provided in this paragraph.
7.
DURATION. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the Indebtedness secured hereby, including principal, interest, costs, expenses, attorneys’ fees and other fees and charges, shall have been paid in full, together with all additional sums that Lender may pay or advance on Borrower's behalf and interest thereon as provided in this Agreement.
8.
RECORDS. Grantor will keep, or will cause to be kept, accurate and complete logs, manuals, books, and records relating to the Collateral, and will provide Lender with copies of such reports and information relating to the Collateral as Lender may reasonably require from time to time.
9.
PERFECTION OF SECURITY INTEREST. Grantor agrees to take whatever actions are requested by Lender to perfect and continue Lender's security interest in the Collateral. Upon request of Lender, Grantor will deliver to Lender any and all of the documents evidencing or constituting the Collateral, and Grantor will note Lender's interest upon any and all chattel paper and instruments if not delivered to Lender for possession by Lender. In particular, Grantor will perform, or will cause to be performed, upon Lender's request, each and all of the following:
a.
Record, register and file this Agreement, together with such notices, financing statements or other documents or instruments as Lender may request from time to time to carry out fully the intent of this Agreement, with any applicable governmental agency, for example, but without limitation, the civil aircraft authority of the state in which such Aircraft is registered, either concurrent with the delivery and acceptance of the Collateral or promptly after the execution and delivery of this Agreement.
b.
Furnish to Lender evidence of every such recording, registering, and filing.
c.
Execute and deliver or perform any and all acts and things which may be reasonably requested by Lender with respect to complying with or remaining subject to the Applicable Laws.
d.
At or prior to the time of the making of the loan, Grantor will cause the International Interest to be validly registered with the International Registry and to be searchable at the International Registry. Grantor, at its own expense, shall cause the registration of the International Interest with the International Registry to remain valid and in effect at all times.
Grantor hereby appoints Lender as Grantor's irrevocable attorney-in-fact for the purpose of executing any documents necessary to perfect, amend, or to continue the security interests granted in this Agreement or to demand termination of filings of other secured parties. Lender





may at any time, and without further authorization from Grantor, file a carbon, photographic or other reproduction of any financing statement or of this Agreement for use as a financing statement. Grantor will reimburse Lender for all expenses for the perfection and the continuation of the perfection of Lender's security interest in the Collateral.
10.
NOTICES TO LENDER. Grantor will promptly notify Lender in writing at Lender's address shown above (or such other addresses as Lender may designate from time to time) prior to any (1) change in Grantor's name; (2) change in Grantor's assumed business name(s); (3) change in the management or in the members or managers of Grantor; (4) change in Grantor’s authorized signer(s); (5) change in Grantor's principal office address; (6) change in Grantor's state of organization; (7) conversion of Grantor to a new or different type of business entity; or (8) change in any other aspect of Grantor that directly or indirectly relates to any agreements between Grantor and Lender. No change in Grantor's name or state of organization will take effect until after Lender has received notice.
11.
LOCATION AND INSPECTION OF COLLATERAL. When not in operation, Grantor will hangar or keep the Collateral at Tallin Airport, Tartu Maantee 101, 10112 Tallinn, Estonia, which is its home airport or base location. Except for routine use, Grantor shall not remove the Collateral from its existing location without Lender's prior written consent. Grantor shall, whenever requested, advise Lender of the exact location of the Collateral. At any reasonable time, on demand by Lender, Grantor shall cause the Collateral (including the logs, books, manuals, and records comprising the Collateral) to be exhibited to Lender (or persons designated by Lender) for purposes of inspection and copying subject to the provisions of the Lease.
12.
MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, INSPECTIONS, AND LICENSES. Grantor, at its expense, shall do, or cause to be done, in a timely manner with respect to the Collateral each and all of the following:
a.
Grantor shall maintain and keep, or cause to be maintained and kept, the Collateral in as good condition and repair as it is on the date of this Agreement, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
b.
Grantor shall maintain and keep, or cause to be maintained and kept, the Aircraft in good order and repair and in airworthy condition in accordance with the requirements of each of the manufacturers' manuals and mandatory service bulletins and each of the manufacturers' non-mandatory service bulletins which relate to airworthiness.
c.
Grantor shall replace, or cause to be replaced, in or on the Airframe, any and all Engines, parts, appliances, instruments or accessories which may be worn out, lost, destroyed or otherwise rendered unfit for use.
d.
Grantor shall cause to be performed or timely satisfied, on all parts of the Aircraft, all applicable mandatory airworthiness directives, aviation regulations (whether general or special), or other requirements maintained or imposed by the FAA, EASA or equivalent national air safety regulatory agency with applicable jurisdiction in





the place in which the Aircraft is registered or from which it is being principally operated (any such applicable government agency, hereinafter, “Airworthiness Regulator”) and all manufacturers' service bulletins relating to airworthiness, the compliance date of which shall occur while this Agreement is in effect.
e.
Grantor shall be responsible for all required inspections of the Aircraft and licensing or re-licensing of the Aircraft in accordance with all applicable requirements of any applicable Airworthiness Regulator. Grantor shall at all times cause the Aircraft to have on board and in a conspicuous location a current Certificate of Airworthiness issued by the Airworthiness Regulator having jurisdiction over the Aircraft.
f.
All inspections, maintenance, modifications, repairs, and overhauls of the Aircraft (including those performed on the Airframe, the Engines or any components, appliances, accessories, instruments, or equipment) shall be performed by personnel authorized by the applicable Airworthiness Regulator.
g.
If any Engine, component, appliance, accessory, instrument, equipment or part of the Aircraft shall reach such a condition as to require overhaul, repair or replacement, for any cause whatever, in order to comply with the standards for maintenance and other provisions set forth in this Agreement and the Lease, Grantor may:
i.
Install, or cause to be installed, on or in the Aircraft such items of Equipment of substantially the same type in temporary replacement of those then installed on the Aircraft, pending overhaul or repair of the unsatisfactory item; provided, however, that such replacement items must be in such a condition as to be permissible for use upon the Aircraft in accordance with the standards for maintenance and other provisions set forth in this Agreement and the Lease; provided further, however, that Grantor at all limes must retain unencumbered title to any and all items temporarily removed; or
ii.
Install, or cause to be installed, on or in the Aircraft such items of substantially the same type and value in permanent replacement of those then installed on the Aircraft; provided, however, that such replacement items must be in such condition as to be permissible for use upon the Aircraft in accordance with the standards for maintenance and other provisions set forth in this Agreement and the Lease; provided further, however, that Grantor must first comply with each of the requirements below.
iii.
In the event Grantor shall be required or permitted to install upon the Airframe or any Engine, components, appliances, accessories, instruments, engines, equipment or parts in permanent replacement of those then installed on the Airframe or such Engine, Grantor may do so, or cause such installation to be done, provided that, in addition to any other requirements of this Agreement:





1.
Lender is not divested of its security interest in and lien upon any item removed from the Aircraft and that no such removed item shall be or become subject to the lien or claim of any person other than Lender, unless and until such item is replaced by an item of the type and condition required by this Agreement, title to which, upon its being installed or attached to the Airframe, is validly vested in Grantor, free and clear of all liens and claims, of every kind or nature, of all persons other than Lender;
2.
Grantor’s title to every substituted item shall immediately be and become subject to the security interests and liens of Lender and each of the provisions of this Agreement, and each such item shall remain so encumbered and so subject unless it is, in turn, replaced by a substitute item in the manner permitted in this Agreement; and
h.
If an item is removed from the Aircraft and replaced in accordance with the requirements of this Agreement, and if the substituted item satisfies the requirements of this Agreement, including the terms and conditions above, then the item which is removed shall thereupon be free and clear of the security interests and liens of Lender.
i.
In the event that any Engine, component, appliance, accessory, instrument, equipment or part is installed upon the Airframe, and is not in substitution for or in replacement of an existing item, such additional item shall be considered as an accession to the Airframe.
13.
TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND LIENS. Grantor will pay when due all taxes, assessments and liens upon the Collateral, its use or operation, upon this Agreement, upon the Note, or upon any of the other Loan Documents. Grantor may withhold any such payment or may elect to contest any lien if Grantor is in good faith conducting an appropriate proceeding to contest the obligation to pay and so long as Lender’s interest in the Collateral is not jeopardized in Lender’s sole opinion. If the Collateral is subjected to a lien which is not discharged within fifteen (15) days, Grantor shall deposit with Lender cash, a sufficient corporate surety bond or other security satisfactory to Lender in an amount adequate to provide for the discharge of the lien plus any interest, costs or other charges that could accrue as a result of foreclosure or sale of the Collateral. In any contest Grantor shall defend itself and Lender and shall satisfy any final adverse judgment before enforcement against the Collateral. Grantor shall name Lender as an additional obligee under any surety bond furnished in the contest proceedings.
14.
COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL REQUIREMENTS. Grantor shall comply promptly with all laws, ordinances and regulations of any applicable Airworthiness Regulator, national aviation authority or other governmental authorities having jurisdiction concerning the use, operating, maintenance, overhauling or condition of the Collateral. Grantor may contest in good faith any such law, ordinance or regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding, including appropriate appeals, so long as Lender’s interest in the Collateral, in Lender’s sole opinion, is not jeopardized. Without limiting the





foregoing, Grantor agrees that at no time during the effectiveness of this Agreement shall the Collateral be operated in, located in, or relocated to, any jurisdiction, unless the Cape Town Convention or some comparable treaty, rules and regulations satisfactory to Lender shall be in effect in such jurisdiction and any notices, financing statements, documents, or instruments necessary or required, in the opinion of Lender, to be filed in such jurisdiction shall have been filed and file stamped copies thereof shall have been furnished to Lender. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at no time shall the Collateral be operated in or over any area which may expose Lender to any penalty, fine, sanction or other liability, whether civil or criminal, under any applicable law, rule, treaty, or convention; nor may the Collateral be used in any manner which is or may be declared to be illegal and which may thereby render the Collateral liable to confiscation, seizure, detention or destruction.
15.
INSURANCE.
a.
Grantor shall procure and maintain at all times all risks insurance on the Collateral, including, without limitation, fire, theft, liability and hull insurance, and such other insurance as Lender may require with respect to the Collateral, in form, amounts, coverages and basis reasonably acceptable to Lender and issued by a company or companies reasonably acceptable to Lender. Grantor shall further provide and maintain, at its sole cost and expense (provided, that Grantor may cause such insurance costs to be paid or reimbursed by any permitted lessee), comprehensive public liability insurance, naming both Grantor and Lender as parties insured, protecting against claims for bodily injury, death and/or property damage arising out of the use, ownership, possession, operation and condition of the Aircraft, and further containing a broad form contractual liability endorsement covering Grantor's obligations to indemnify Lender as provided under this Agreement. Such policies of insurance must also contain a provision, in form and substance acceptable to Lender, prohibiting cancellation or the alteration of such insurance without at least ten (10) days prior written notice to Lender of such intended cancellation or alteration. Such insurance policies also shall include an endorsement providing that coverage in favor of Lender will not be impaired in any way by any act, omission or default of Grantor or any other person. Grantor agrees to provide Lender with copies of such policies of insurance. Grantor, upon request of Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the policies or certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender. In connection with all policies covering assets in which Lender holds or is offered a security interest for the Indebtedness, Grantor will provide Lender with such lender's loss payable or other endorsements as Lender may require. Grantor shall not use or permit the Collateral to be used in any manner or for any purpose excepted from or contrary to the requirements of any insurance policy or policies required to be carried and maintained under this Agreement or for any purpose excepted or exempted from or contrary to the insurance policies, nor shall Grantor do any other act or permit anything to be done which could reasonably be expected to invalidate or limit any such insurance policy or policies.





b.
Grantor shall promptly notify Lender of any loss or damage to the Collateral, whether or not such casualty or loss is covered by insurance. Lender may make proof of loss if Grantor fails to do so within fifteen (15) days of the casualty. All proceeds of any insurance on the Collateral, including accrued proceeds thereon, shall be held by Lender as part of the Collateral. If Lender consents to repair or replacement of the damaged or destroyed Collateral, Lender shall, upon satisfactory proof of expenditure, pay or reimburse Grantor from the proceeds for the reasonable cost of repair or restoration. If Lender does not consent to repair or replacement of the Collateral, Lender shall retain a sufficient amount of the proceeds to pay all of the Indebtedness, and shall pay the balance to Grantor. Any proceeds which have not been disbursed within six (6) months after their receipt and which Grantor has not committed to the repair or restoration of the Collateral shall be used to prepay the Indebtedness.
c.
Grantor, upon request of Lender, shall furnish to Lender reports on each existing policy of insurance showing such information as Lender may reasonably request including the following: (1) the name of the insurer; (2) the risks insured; (3) the amount of the policy; (4) the property insured; (5) the then current value on the basis of which insurance has been obtained and the manner of determining that value; and (6) the expiration date of the policy. In addition, Grantor shall upon request by Lender (however not more often than annually) have an independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender determine, as applicable, the cash value or replacement cost of the Collateral..
16.
PRIOR ENCUMBRANCES. To the extent applicable, Grantor shall fully and timely perform any and all of Grantor’s obligations under any prior Encumbrances affecting the Collateral. Without limiting the foregoing, Grantor shall not commit or permit to exist any breach of or default under any such prior Encumbrances. Grantor shall further promptly notify Lender in writing upon the occurrence of any event or circumstances that would, or that might, result in a breach of or default under any such prior Encumbrance. Grantor shall further not modify or extend any of the terms of any prior Encumbrance or any Indebtedness secured thereby, or request or obtain any additional loans or other extensions of credit from any third party creditor or creditors whenever such additional loan advances or other extensions of credit may be directly or indirectly secured, whether by cross-collateralization or otherwise, by the Collateral, or any part or parts thereof, with possible preference and priority over the lien of this Agreement.
17.
NOTICE OF ENCUMBRANCES AND EVENTS OF DEFAULT. Grantor shall immediately notify Lender in writing upon the filing of any attachment, lien, judicial process, or claim relating to the Collateral. Grantor additionally agrees to immediately notify Lender in writing upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, or event that with the passage of time, failure to cure, or giving of notice, may result in an Event of Default under any of the Grantor’s obligations that may be secured by any presently existing or future Encumbrance, or that may result in an Encumbrance affecting the Collateral, or should the Collateral be





seized or attached or levied upon, or threatened by seizure or attachment or levy, by any person other than Lender.
18.
GRANTOR'S RIGHT TO POSSESSION. Until a Default has occurred and is continuing under this Agreement or the Loan Documents, Grantor shall have the right to possession and beneficial use of the Collateral and may use it in any lawful manner not inconsistent with this Agreement or the Loan Documents. Lender agrees not to disturb or otherwise interfere with the quiet enjoyment by Lessee of the Collateral so long as no default shall have occurred and is continuing under the Lease.
19.
LENDER'S EXPENDITURES. If any action or proceeding is commenced that would materially affect Lender’s interest in the Collateral or if Grantor falls to comply with any provision of this Agreement or any Related Documents, including but not limited to Grantor’s failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts Grantor is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any Related Documents, Lender on Grantor’s behalf may (but shall not be obligated to) take any action that Lender deems appropriate, including but not limited to discharging or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and other claims, at any time levied or placed on the Collateral and paying all costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving the Collateral. All such expenditures incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear interest at the rate charged under the Note from the date incurred or paid by Lender to the date of repayment by Grantor. All such expenses will become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender’s option, will (A) be payable on demand; (B) be added to the balance of the Note and be apportioned among and be payable with any installment payments to become due during either (1) the term of any applicable insurance policy; or (2) the remaining term of the Note; or (C) be treated as a balloon payment which will be due and payable at the Note's maturity. The Agreement also will secure payment of these amounts. Such right shall be in addition to all other rights and remedies to which Lender may be entitled upon Default.
20.
DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement:
a.
Payment Default. Borrower fails to make any payment when due under the Indebtedness.
b.
Other Defaults. Borrower or Grantor fails to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or in any of the Related Documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Borrower or Grantor.
c.
Default in Favor of Third Parties. Borrower or Grantor defaults under any loan, extension of credit, security agreement, purchase or sales agreement, or any other agreement, in favor of any other creditor or person that may materially affect any of Borrower's or Grantor's property or ability to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement or any of the Related Documents.





d.
False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or furnished to Lender by Borrower or Grantor, or on Borrower's or Grantor’s behalf under this Agreement or the Related Documents is false or misleading in any material respect, either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes false or misleading at any time thereafter.
e.
Defective Collateralization. This Agreement or any of the Related Documents ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of any collateral document to create a valid and perfected security interest or lien) at any time and for any reason.
f.
Insolvency. The dissolution of Borrower or Grantor (regardless of whether election to continue is made), any member withdraws from the limited liability company, or any other termination of Borrower's or Grantor's existence as a going business or the death of any member, the insolvency of Borrower or Grantor, the appointment of a receiver for any part of Borrower’s or Grantor's property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Borrower or Grantor.
g.
Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure or forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help, repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower or Grantor or by any governmental agency against any collateral securing the Indebtedness. This includes a garnishment of any of Borrower's or Grantor’s accounts, including deposit accounts, with Lender. However, this Event of Default shall not apply if there is a good faith dispute by Borrower or Grantor as to the validity or reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and if Borrower or Grantor gives Lender written notice of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in an amount determined by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate reserve or bond for the dispute.
a.
Events Affecting Guarantors. Any of the preceding events (other than paragraph (c) above) occurs with respect to any Guarantor (as such Guarantors are identified in the Master Loan Agreement) of the Indebtedness or a Guarantor dies or becomes incompetent or revokes or disputes the validity of or liability under any Guaranty of the Indebtedness. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, or in any of the Related Documents, the death or incompetency of a Guarantor shall not be an Event of Default if, within one hundred twenty (120) days following such death, the Borrowers provide a substitute guarantor approved by Lender, and Lender’s approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding anything else in this Agreement or any Loan Document, or in any of the documents related hereto, neither a breach by a Guarantor of any agreement between the Guarantor and Lender, other than a Guaranty Agreement, nor the failure of a Guarantor to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant, or condition contained in any agreement between





the Guarantor and Lender, other than a Guaranty Agreement, shall constitute an Event of Default.
b.
Adverse Change. A material adverse change occurs in Borrower’s or Grantor’s financial condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance of the Indebtedness is impaired.
21.
CURE PROVISIONS. If any default, other than a default in payment, is curable and if Grantor has not been given a notice of a breach of the same provision of this Agreement within the preceding twelve (12) months, it may be cured if Grantor, after Lender sends written notice to Borrower demanding cure of such default: (1) cures the default within fifteen (15) days; or (2) if the cure requires more than fifteen (15) days, immediately initiates steps which Lender deems in Lender’s sole discretion to be sufficient to cure the default and thereafter continues and completes all reasonable and necessary steps sufficient to produce compliance as soon as reasonably practical.
22.
RIGHTS AND REMEDIES ON DEFAULT. If an Event of Default occurs under this Agreement, at any time thereafter, Lender shall have all the rights of a secured party under the Wisconsin Uniform Commercial Code. In addition and without limitation, Lender may exercise any one or more of the following rights and remedies:
a.
Accelerate Indebtedness. Lender may declare the entire Indebtedness, including any prepayment penalty which Borrower would be required to pay, immediately due and payable, without notice of any kind to Borrower or Grantor.
b.
Assemble Collateral. Lender may require Grantor to deliver to Lender all or any portion of the Collateral and any and all certificates of title and other documents relating to the Collateral. Lender may require Grantor to assemble the Collateral and make it available to Lender at a place to be designated by Lender. Lender also shall have full power to enter upon the property of Grantor to take possession of and remove the Collateral. If the Collateral contains other goods not covered by this Agreement at the time of repossession, Grantor agrees Lender may take such other goods, provided that Lender makes reasonable efforts to return them to Grantor after repossession.
c.
Sell the Collateral. Lender shall have full power to sell, lease, transfer, or otherwise deal with the Collateral or proceeds thereof in Lender's own name or that of Grantor. Lender may sell the Collateral at public auction or private sale. Unless the Collateral threatens to decline speedily In value or is of a type customarily sold on a recognized market, Lender will give Grantor, and other persons as required by law, reasonable notice of the time and place of any public sale, or the time after which any private sale or any other disposition of the Collateral is to be made. However, no notice need be provided to any person who, after Event of Default occurs, enters into and authenticates an agreement waiving that person's right to notification of sale. The requirements of reasonable notice shall be met if such notice is given at least ten (10) days before the time of the sale or disposition. All expenses relating to the





disposition of the Collateral including without limitation the expenses of retaking, holding, insuring, preparing for sale and selling the Collateral, shall become a part of the Indebtedness secured by this Agreement and shall be payable on demand, with interest at the Note rate from date of expenditure until repaid.
d.
Appoint Receiver. Lender shall have the right to have a receiver appointed to take possession of all or any part of the Collateral, with the power to protect and preserve the Collateral, to operate the Collateral preceding foreclosure or sale, and to collect the rents from the Collateral and apply the proceeds, over and above the cost of the receivership, against the Indebtedness or as the court may direct. The receiver may serve without bond if permitted by law. Lender's right to the appointment of a receiver shall exist whether or not the apparent value of the Collateral exceeds the Indebtedness by a substantial amount. Employment by Lender shall not disqualify a person from serving as a receiver.
e.
Obtain Deficiency. If Lender chooses to sell any or all of the Collateral, Lender may obtain a judgment against Borrower for any deficiency remaining on the Indebtedness due to Lender after application of all amounts received from the exercise of the rights provided in this Agreement.
f.
Other Rights and Remedies. Lender shall have all the rights and remedies of a secured creditor under the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, as may be amended from time to time, and the Cape Town Convention, including Articles 8, 9, 10 and 13 of the Convention. Lender may exercise any right under the IDERA, including de-registering the Aircraft and Grantor acknowledges and agrees that, notwithstanding such de-registration and any subsequent re-registration, Grantor shall be liable for all amounts due hereunder and under the Note and Related Documents. In addition, Lender shall have and may exercise any or all other rights and remedies it may have available at law, in equity, or otherwise.
g.
Election of Remedies. Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all of Lender's rights and remedies, whether evidenced by this Agreement, the Related Documents, or by any other writing, shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently. Election by Lender to pursue any remedy shall not exclude pursuit of any other remedy, and an election to make expenditures or to take action to perform an obligation of Grantor under this Agreement, after Grantor's failure to perform, shall not affect Lender's right to declare a default and exercise its remedies.
23.
INDEMNIFICATION OF LENDER. Grantor agrees to indemnify, to defend and to save and hold Lender harmless from any and all claims, suits, obligations, damages, losses, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, Lender's attorneys' fees), demands, liabilities, penalties, fines and forfeitures of any nature whatsoever that may be asserted against or incurred by Lender, its officers, directors, employees, and agents arising out of, relating to, or in any manner occasioned by this Agreement and the exercise of the rights and remedies granted Lender under this Agreement. The foregoing indemnity provisions shall survive the cancellation of this Agreement as to all matters arising or accruing prior to such cancellation





and the foregoing indemnity shall survive in the event that Lender elects to exercise any of the remedies as provided under this Agreement following default hereunder.
24.
EFFECTIVE DATE. The effective date of this Agreement shall occur upon the closing of the purchase of the Collateral, which shall occur no later than fifteen (15) days from the date of this Agreement.
25.
LEASES. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement, the Note or the Loan Documents to the contrary, the Lender agrees that the Collateral shall be leased to Lessee pursuant to the Lease. The Lease and the Lessee’s rights under the Lease shall constitute a permitted Encumbrance under this Agreement. The Lease and Grantor's execution, delivery and performance under the Lease shall not constitute an Event of Default or a default under this Agreement, the Note or the Related Documents.
26.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
a.
Amendments. This Agreement, together with any Related Documents, constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to the matters set forth in this Agreement. No alteration of or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless given in writing and signed by the party or parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration or amendment.
b.
Attorneys' Fees; Expenses. Grantor agrees to pay upon demand all of Lender's costs and expenses, including Lender's attorneys' fees and Lender's legal expenses, incurred in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement. Lender may hire or pay someone else to help enforce this Agreement, and Grantor shall pay the costs and expenses of such enforcement. Costs and expenses include Lender's reasonable attorneys' fees and legal expenses whether or not there is a lawsuit, including attorneys' fees and legal expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection services. Grantor also shall pay all court costs and such additional fees as may be directed by the court.
c.
Caption Headings. Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions of this Agreement.
d.
Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of Wisconsin without regard to its conflicts of law provisions. This Agreement has been accepted by Lender in the State of Wisconsin.
e.
Choice of Venue. If there is a lawsuit, Grantor agrees upon Lender's request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Dane County, State of Wisconsin. For any exercise of remedies pursuant to this Agreement, Grantor further consents to jurisdiction and





venue in any court of competent jurisdiction applicable to the place of registration of the aircraft.
f.
Joint and Several Liability. All obligations of Borrower and Grantor under this Agreement shall be joint and several, and all references to Grantor shall mean each and every Grantor, and all references to Borrower shall mean each and every Borrower. This means that each Borrower and Grantor signing below is responsible for all obligations in this Agreement. Where any one or more of the parties is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or similar entity, it is not necessary for Lender to inquire into the powers of any of the officers, directors, partners, members, or other agents acting or purporting to act on the entity's behalf, and any obligations made or created in reliance upon the professed exercise of such powers shall be guaranteed under this Agreement.
g.
Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be given in writing, and shall be effective when actually delivered, when actually received by telefacsimile (unless otherwise required by law), when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or, if mailed, when deposited in the United States mail, as first class, certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown near the beginning of this Agreement. Any party may change its address for notices under this Agreement by giving formal written notice to the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the party's address. For notice purposes, Grantor agrees to keep Lender informed at all times of Grantor's current address. Unless otherwise provided or required by law, if there is more than one Grantor, any notice given by Lender to any Grantor is deemed to be notice given to all Grantors.
h.
Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any circumstance, that finding shall not make the offending provision illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any other circumstance. If feasible, the offending provision shall be considered modified so that it becomes legal, valid and enforceable. If the offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be considered deleted from this Agreement. Unless otherwise required by law, the illegality, invalidity, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the legality, validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.
i.
Successors and Assigns. Subject to any limitations stated in this Agreement on transfer of Grantor's interest, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and assigns. If ownership of the Collateral becomes vested in a person other than Grantor, Lender, without notice to Grantor, may deal with Grantor's successors with reference to this Agreement and the Indebtedness by way of forbearance or extension without releasing Grantor from the obligations of this Agreement or liability under the Indebtedness.





j.
Survival of Representations and Warranties. All representations, warranties, and agreements made by Grantor in this Agreement shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement, shall be continuing in nature, and shall remain in full force and effect until such time as Borrower's Indebtedness shall be paid in full.
k.
No Waiver by Lender. Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by Lender. No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by Lender of a provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of Lender's right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or any other provision of this Agreement. No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing between Lender and Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender's rights or of any of Grantor's obligations as to any future transactions. Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this Agreement, the granting of such consent by Lender in any instance shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent instances where such consent is required and in all cases such consent may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of Lender.
27.
DEFINITIONS. The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following meanings when used in this Agreement. Unless specifically stated to the contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of the United States of America. Words and terms used in the singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular, as the context may require. Words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings attributed to such terms in the United States Code and Regulations thereunder dealing with or involving Aircraft, commercial instruments relating to such Aircraft, and in the Uniform Commercial Code:
Agreement. The word "Agreement" means this Aircraft Security Agreement, as this Aircraft Security Agreement may be amended or modified from time to time, together with all exhibits and schedules attached to this Aircraft Security Agreement from time to time.
Aircraft Protocol. The words "Aircraft Protocol" mean the official English language text of the Protocol to the Convention on International lnterests in Mobile Equipment on Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment adopted on November 16, 2001.
Applicable Laws. The words "Applicable Laws" mean all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the United States, including without limitation the Cape Town Convention and the Geneva Convention, and states, territories and political subdivisions thereof, of any foreign government or agency thereof, and of any other governmental body.
Borrower. The word "Borrower" means CONTRAIL AVIATION SUPPORT, LLC, CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING, LLC; and CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING IRELAND DAC and includes all co-signers and co-makers signing the Note and all their successors and assigns.
Cape Town Convention. The words "Cape Town Convention" mean, collectively, the Aircraft Protocol and the Convention, in each case, as ratified and in effect in any applicable jurisdiction





(including any modifications to the official English language text as a result of such ratification).
Collateral. The word "Collateral" means all of Grantor's right, title and interest in and to all the Collateral as described in the Collateral Description section of this Agreement.
Convention. The word "Convention" means the official English language text of the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment, adopted on November 16, 2001.
Default. The word "Default" means the Default set forth in this Agreement in the section titled "Default".
Encumbrance. The word "Encumbrance" means any and all presently existing or future mortgages, liens, privileges and other contractual and statutory security interests and rights, of every nature and kind, whether in admiralty, at law, or in equity, that now and/or in the future may affect the Collateral or any part or parts thereof.
Event of Default. The words "Event of Default" mean any of the events of default set forth in this Agreement in the default section of this Agreement.
FAA. The word "FAA" means the United States Federal Aviation Administration, or any successor or replacement administration or governmental agency having the same or similar authority and responsibilities.
Geneva Convention. The words "Geneva Convention" mean the Convention on the International Recognition of Rights in Aircraft made at Geneva, Switzerland on June 19, 1948, (effective September 17, 1953), together with the necessary enacting rules and regulations promulgated by any particular signatory country.
Grantor. The word "Grantor" means CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING IRELAND DAC.
IDERA. The word "IDERA" means an Irrevocable De-Registration and Export Request Authorization, which is attached to this Agreement.
Indebtedness. The word "Indebtedness" means the indebtedness evidenced by the Note or Related Documents, including all principal and interest together with all other indebtedness and costs and expenses for which Borrower is responsible under this Agreement or under any of the Related Documents.
International Interest. The words "International Interest" mean an "international interest" as defined in the Cape Town Convention.
International Registry. The words "International Registry" mean the ''International Registry" as defined in the Cape Town Convention.
Lender. The word "Lender" means OLD NATIONAL BANK, its successors and assigns.
Note. The word "Note" means the Note dated December ___, 2019 and executed by CONTRAIL AVIATION SUPPORT, LLC and CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING IRELAND DAC in the principal amount of $6,894,790, together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of, consolidations of, and substitutions for the note or credit agreement.
Registry Procedures. The words "Registry Procedures" mean the official English language text of the International Registry Procedures issued by the Supervisory Authority (as defined in the Convention) pursuant to the Aircraft Protocol.





Related Documents. The words "Related Documents" mean all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan agreements, environmental agreements, guaranties, security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust, security deeds, collateral mortgages, and all other instruments, agreements and documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection with the Indebtedness.
BORROWER AND GRANTOR ACKNOWLEDGE HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS AIRCRAFT SECURITY AGREEMENT AND BORROWER AND GRANTOR AGREE TO ITS TERMS. THIS AIRCRAFT SECURITY AGREEMENT IS DATED DECEMBER 19, 2019.

CONTRAIL AVIATION SUPPORT, LLC

By: _____________________________
Joseph Kuhn
Its: CEO


CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING, LLC

By: Contrail Aviation Support, LLC, its Manager

By: _____________________________
Joseph Kuhn
Its: CEO

OLD NATIONAL BANK

 
By: _____________________________
Tommy Olson
Its: SVP

This Aircraft Security Agreement pursuant to Supplement #6 to Master Loan Agreement dated June 24, 2019 is as of the date set forth below EXECUTED AS A DEED by the below duly-authorized individual by, for and on behalf of CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING IRELAND DAC (CRO No. 662616):

Signed and Delivered as a Deed by
)
) __________________________
______________________________    
as duly appointed attorney for and on behalf of
Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC

Date: ________________






in the presence of:
Witness Signature:

Name of Witness:
Address of Witness:






To:
Estonia Civil Aviation Authority
    

Re:     Irrevocable De-Registration and Export Request Authorization
The undersigned is the registered owner of the Airbus A320 aircraft bearing manufacturer's serial number 1183 and Estonian registration EO-SAP (together with all installed, incorporated or attached accessories, parts and equipment, the "Aircraft").
This instrument is an irrevocable de-registration and export request authorization issued by the undersigned in favor of OLD NATIONAL BANK (the "Authorized Party") under the authority of the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and Article XIII and IX(5) of the Protocol on Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment. In accordance with that Article, the undersigned hereby requests:
(i)
Recognition that the Authorized Party or the person it certifies as its designee is the sole person entitled to:
(a)
Procure the de-registration of the Aircraft from the Aircraft Register maintained by the Civil Aviation Authority of Estonia; and
(b)
Procure the export and physical transfer of the Aircraft from the Estonia; and
(ii) Confirmation that the Authorized Party or the person it certifies as its designee may take the action specified in clause (i) above on written demand without the consent of the undersigned and that, upon such demand, the authorities in Estonia shall co-operate with the Authorized Party with a view to the speedy completion of such action.
The rights in favor of the Authorized Party established by this instrument may not be revoked by the undersigned without the written consent of the Authorized Party.
Please acknowledge your agreement to this request and its terms by appropriate notation in the space provided below and filing this instrument in your applicable aircraft registration records.
OWNER:

Signed and Delivered as a Deed by
)
) __________________________
______________________________    
as duly appointed attorney for and on behalf of
Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC

Date: ________________

in the presence of:
Witness Signature:

Name of Witness:





Address of Witness:

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SUBSIDIARY EQUITY PLEDGE AGREEMENT

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NAME & ADDRESS OF DEBTOR/GRANTOR:
CONTRAIL AVIATION SUPPORT, LLC
435 INVESTMENT CT
VERONA, WI 53593-8788







NAME & ADDRESS OF SECURED PARTY/ASSIGNEE/LENDER:
OLD NATIONAL BANK
619 Madison/Southern WI Coml LPO
23 W Main St Madison, WI 53703


This Subsidiary Equity Pledge Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into as of December 19, 2019 by and between CONTRAIL AVIATION SUPPORT, LLC (“Grantor") and OLD NATIONAL BANK ("Lender").
WHEREAS, Lender has loaned funds to Grantor and Grantor’s wholly owned subsidiary, CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING IRELAND DAC, for, inter alia, the acquisition of Airbus A320-200 with manufacturer serial number 1183 along with IAE V2500-A5 engines, serial numbers V10683 and V10682 (the “Aircraft”), as more fully identified and set forth in the Master Loan Agreement Supplement #6 and other instruments executed in connection therewith, collectively defined as “Loan Documents”, evidencing Grantor’s obligations to Lender (collectively, the “Indebtedness”); and
WHEREAS, Grantor is the direct legal and beneficial owner of one-hundred percent (100%) of the ownership interests in CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING IRELAND DAC, CRO No. 662616, an Irish Designated Activity Company organized pursuant to the applicable laws of Ireland (the “Pledged Entity” or “Pledged Ownership Interests”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Loan Documents, Grantor has agreed to grant a security interest in the herein-identified Pledged Ownership Interests as security for repayment of Grantor’s Indebtedness and other obligations to Lender.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1.
Pledge of Collateral. Grantor hereby pledges and assigns to the Lender, and grants to Lender, a security interest in, all of Grantor’s right, title, and interest in and to the following (singly and collectively, the “Collateral”):
a.
The Pledged Ownership Interests together with all rights to distributions or other payments from the Pledged Entity arising therefrom or relating thereto, and all options, rights, instruments, and other property or proceeds from time to time received, receivable, or otherwise distributable in respect of, in exchange for, and/or otherwise relating to any or all of the Pledged Ownership Interests, including, without limitation, all general intangibles, accounts, receivables, deposit accounts,



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payment intangibles, supporting obligations, and other contract rights or rights to the payment of money, as each of the foregoing terms is defined or otherwise described in the UCC; and
b.
to the extent not covered by subparagraph (a), all rights to receive all income, gain, profit, loss, or other items allocated or distributed to Grantor under the Pledged Entity’s Organizational Documents; and
c.
to the extent not covered by subparagraph (a), all of Grantor’s ownership interest in any capital accounts; and
d.
all of Grantor’s voting rights and/or rights to control or direct the affairs (including, without limitation, the management) of the Pledged Entity;
e.
all of Grantor’s rights to exercise and enforce any and every right, power, remedy, authority, option and privilege of such Grantor relating to any of the foregoing including, without limitation, any power to (i) terminate, cancel or modify any agreement, (ii) execute any instruments and to take any and all other action on behalf of and in the name of such Grantor in respect of any of the foregoing and the applicable Issuer thereof, (iii) exercise voting rights or make determinations, (iv) exercise any election (including, but not limited to, election of remedies), (v) exercise any “put”, right of first offer or first refusal, or other option, (vi) exercise any right of redemption or repurchase, (vii) give or receive any notice, consent, amendment, waiver or approval, (viii) demand, receive, enforce, collect or receipt for any of the foregoing, (ix) enforce or execute any checks, or other instruments or orders, (x) file any claims and to take any action in connection with any of the foregoing, or (xi) otherwise act as if such Grantor were the absolute owner of such Pledged Ownership Interests and all rights associated therewith;
f.
all certificates and instruments representing or evidencing any of the foregoing;
g.
all other rights, titles, interests, powers, privileges and preferences pertaining to any of the foregoing; and
h.
any additional shares, membership or other ownership interest in the Pledged Entity or entity which is the successor of the Pledged Entity, or any shares or membership or other ownership interest exchangeable for or convertible into shares of capital stock by purchase or otherwise and the certificates or other instruments representing such additional interests, and all warrants, rights, instruments, and other property or proceeds from time to time received, receivable, or otherwise distributed in respect of or in exchange for any or all of such additional shares, securities, warrants, options, or other rights.
2.
Certain Definitions. Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the respective meanings provided therefor in the Master Loan Agreement between Lender and the Borrowers, dated June 22, 2019 (the “Master Loan Agreement”). Terms (whether or not capitalized) used herein and not defined in the Master Loan Agreement or otherwise defined herein that are defined in the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in the State of Wisconsin or other applicable jurisdiction (the “UCC”) have such defined meanings herein, unless the context otherwise indicates or requires. In addition, the following terms used herein shall have the following meanings:



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a.
“Article 8 Matter” means any action, decision, determination or election by the Pledged Entity or its respective member(s) that the membership interests or other equity interests in Pledged Entity shall be, or cease to be, a “security” as defined in and governed by Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code, and all other matters related to any such action, decision, determination or election.
b.
“Contractual Obligation” means, as to any Person, any contract, agreement, or undertaking, regardless of how characterized, oral or written, to which such Person is a party, or by which such Person or such Person’s property is bound, or to which such Person or such Person’s property is subject.
c.
“Distributions” means the declaration of payment of any distribution of cash or cash flow on account of the Pledged Ownership Interests, or any other distribution or payment on or in respect of any membership interest or the redemption or repurchase thereof.
d.
“Governmental Authority” means any national, state, or local government, any political subdivision thereof, or any other governmental, quasi-governmental, judicial, public, or statutory instrumentality, authority, body, agency, bureau, or entity or any arbitrator with authority to bind a Person at law, and any agency, authority, department, commission, board, bureau, or instrumentality of any of them.
e.
“Legal Requirements” means all applicable national, state, county and local laws, by-laws, rules, regulations, codes and ordinances, and the requirements of any Governmental Authority having or claiming jurisdiction with respect thereto, including, but not limited to, all orders and directives of any Governmental Authority having or claiming jurisdiction with respect thereto.
f.
“Lien” means any lien, encumbrance, security interest, mortgage, restriction, charge or encumbrance of any kind.
g.
“Loan Documents” means those documents, instruments and agreements delivered pursuant to the Master Loan Agreement, and any other document, instrument or agreement executed to further evidence credit extended pursuant to the Master Loan , as same may be amended, modified, supplemented, or replaced from time to time.
h.
“Organizational Documents” means for any corporation, partnership, trust, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, unincorporated association, business or other legal entity, the documents pursuant to which such entity has been established or organized, as such documents may be amended from time to time.
3.
Security for Obligations. This Agreement secures, and the Collateral is collateral security for, the prompt payment or performance in full when due, whether at stated maturity, by required prepayment, declaration, acceleration, demand, or otherwise (including the payment of amounts that would become due but for the operation of the automatic stay under Section 362(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S.C. § 362(a)), of the obligations under the Master Loan Agreement and other Loan Documents, of every nature, now or hereafter existing under or arising out of or in connection with the Master Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents and all renewals or extensions thereof, whether for principal, interest, fees, expenses, indemnities, or otherwise, whether voluntary or involuntary, direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, whether or not jointly owed with



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others, and whether or not from time to time decreased or extinguished and later increased, created, or incurred, and all or any portion of such obligations or liabilities that are paid, to the extent all or any part of such payment is avoided or recovered directly or indirectly from the Lender as a preference, fraudulent transfer, or otherwise, and all obligations of every nature of Grantor now or hereafter existing under this Agreement (all such obligations of Grantor, being referred to herein, singly and collectively, as the “Secured Obligations”).
4.
Delivery of Collateral; Release of Collateral. As and to the extent the Pledged Ownership Interests at any time shall be evidenced by an instrument or a certificate, Grantor shall or shall cause the Pledged Entity to:
a.
promptly deliver any such instrument or certificate, duly endorsed or subscribed by Grantor or accompanied by appropriate instruments of transfer or assignment duly executed in blank by Grantor, to the Lender as additional Collateral. Any such instruments or certificates received by Grantor shall be held by Grantor in trust, as agent for the Lender;
b.
Mark each instrument or certificate with a legend reading as follows: “THE INTERESTS EVIDENCED HEREBY ARE SUBJECT TO A PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT WHICH CONTAINS A GRANT OF IRREVOCABLE PROXY. BY ACCEPTING ANY INTEREST IN SUCH MEMBERSHIP INTERESTS THE PERSON HOLDING SUCH INTEREST SHALL BE DEEMED TO AGREE TO AND SHALL BECOME BOUND BY ALL THE PROVISIONS OF SAID AGREEMENT.”
c.
Grantor shall cause the Pledged Entity to agree that, during the term of this Agreement, it will not remove, and will not permit to be removed (upon registration of transfer, reissuance or otherwise), the legend from any such instrument or certificate and will place or cause to be placed the legend on any new instrument or certificate issued to represent the Pledged Ownership Interest theretofore represented an instrument or certificate carrying a legend.
d.
The Lender shall have the right, at any time after the occurrence and during the continuation of a Default, in its discretion and without notice to Grantor, to transfer to or to register in the name of the Lender or any of its nominees any or all of the Collateral. In addition, the Lender shall have the right at any time to exchange certificates or instruments representing or evidencing Collateral for certificates or instruments of smaller or larger denominations.
5.
Representations and Warranties. Grantor hereby represents and warrants as follows:
a.
Description of Collateral. The Pledged Ownership Interests are fully paid and non-assessable. The Pledged Ownership Interests constitute all of the issued and outstanding ownership interests of the Pledged Entity owned beneficially or of record by Grantor. Grantor does not hold nor does Grantor have any right to the issuance of any options or other rights to purchase, and is not party to any other agreement with respect to, and does not hold or have the right to any property that is now or hereafter convertible into, or that requires the issuance or sale of, any membership or other ownership interests of the Pledged Entity.



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b.
Ownership of Collateral. (i) Grantor is the legal, record, and beneficial owner of, and has good and marketable title to, the Collateral free and clear of, and subject to no, pledges, Liens, security interests, charges, options, restrictions or other encumbrances, except the pledge and security interest created by this Agreement, and (ii) Grantor has the legal capacity to execute, deliver and perform Grantor’s obligations under this Agreement and to pledge and grant a security interest in all of the Collateral of which it is the legal or beneficial owner pursuant to this Agreement.
c.
Governmental Authorizations. No authorization, approval, or other action by, and no notice to or filing with, any Governmental Authority is required for either (i) the pledge by Grantor of the Collateral pursuant to this Agreement and the grant by Grantor of the security interest granted hereby, (ii) the execution, delivery, or performance of this Agreement by Grantor, or (iii) the exercise by the Lender of the voting or other rights, or the remedies in respect of the Collateral provided for in this Agreement (except as may be required in connection with a disposition of Collateral by laws affecting the offering and sale of securities generally).
d.
Opt-In to Article 8. With respect to the Pledged Ownership Interests, Grantor represents and warrants that the Pledged Entity has opted into Article 8 of the UCC; provided, however, that the Pledged Ownership Interests hereunder shall be deemed “securities” for purposes of UCC compliance only and Grantor acknowledges and agrees that the act of opting into Article 8 of the UCC alone does not categorize said interests as “securities” under any federal investment company laws or federal or state securities laws. None of the Collateral is dealt with or traded on any securities exchanges or in any securities markets.
e.
Creation, Perfection and Priority of Security Interest. By reason of the acts taken by Grantor, the Lender has a first priority, perfected security interest in the Collateral, and no further or additional acts are required to create and perfect the Lender’s security interest in and lien on the Collateral, and the security interest in and the lien on the Collateral securing the Lender is superior in right and priority to any rights or claims of any other Person. This Agreement constitutes an authenticated record, and the Lender is authorized at all times to file any and all UCC financing statements determined by the Lender to be necessary or desirable to perfect its security interest in the Collateral.
f.
No Other Financing Statements. Other than the UCC financing statements delivered and filed by Grantor and in connection with securing the Collateral, there is no financing statement (or similar statement or registration under the laws of any jurisdiction) now on file or registered in any public office covering any interest of Grantor or any or any other Person in the Collateral or intended so to be.
g.
Other Information. All information heretofore, herein or hereafter supplied to the Lender by Grantor with respect to the Collateral is accurate and complete in all material respects.
6.
Assurances and Covenants of Grantor. Grantor covenants and agrees that so long as any Secured Obligation is outstanding:



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a.
Grantor shall not sell, assign (by operation of law or otherwise), pledge, or hypothecate or otherwise dispose of, or grant any option with respect to, any of the Collateral, except to the Lender hereunder;    
b.
Grantor shall not create or suffer to exist any Lien upon or with respect to any of the Collateral, except for the Lien created hereunder;
c.
Grantor shall be the sole owner of all ownership interests in the Pledged Entity and shall not resign or withdraw as an owner thereof or managing member or vote for, or agree or consent to, the admission of any new members or owners to the Pledged Entity.
d.
Grantor shall not vote for, or agree or consent to, the sale, transfer, pledge or encumbrance of the Pledged Ownership Interests.
e.
Grantor shall not vote for, or agree or consent to, the discontinuance of the business or the dissolution or liquidation of the Pledged Entity.
f.
Grantor shall not vote for, or agree or consent to, any modifications to the Organizational Documents of the Pledged Entity, absent Lender’s consent.
g.
Grantor shall not enter into any agreements which restrict, limit or otherwise impair the transferability of the Pledged Ownership Interests.
h.
Additional Collateral. Grantor shall pledge hereunder, immediately upon Grantor’s acquisition (directly or indirectly) thereof, any and all additional ownership interests of the Pledged Entity. Grantor shall, upon obtaining any additional membership interests or other securities required to be pledged hereunder promptly (and in any event within five (5) Business Days) deliver to the Lender such documents as the Lender reasonably may require to confirm the pledge hereunder of such additional collateral; provided that the failure of Grantor to execute any such additional documents with respect to any additional Pledged Ownership Interests pledged pursuant to this Agreement shall not impair the security interest of the Lender therein or otherwise adversely affect the rights and remedies of the Lender hereunder with respect thereto.
i.
Taxes and Assessments. Grantor shall pay promptly when due all taxes, assessments, and governmental charges or levies imposed upon, and all claims against, the Collateral, except to the extent the validity thereof is being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings and in which reserves or other appropriate provisions have been made or provided therefor; provided that Grantor shall in any event pay such taxes, assessments, charges, levies, or claims not later than five (5) days prior to the date of any proposed sale under any judgement, writ, or warrant of attachment entered or filed against Grantor or any of the Collateral as a result of the failure to make such payment.
j.
Further Assurances. Grantor shall from time to time, at the expense of Grantor, promptly execute and deliver all further instruments and documents, and take all further action, that may be necessary or desirable, or that the Lender may reasonably request, in order to give full effect to this Agreement and to perfect and protect any security interest granted or purported to be granted hereby or to enable the Lender



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to exercise and enforce its rights and remedies hereunder with respect to any Collateral, provided that such further instruments, documents and action are consistent with this Agreement.
k.
Warranty of Title to Collateral. Grantor covenants that Grantor will defend its rights and title in the Collateral against the claims and demands of all Persons whomsoever. Grantor further covenants that Grantor will have the like title to and right to pledge and grant a security interest in the Collateral hereafter pledged or in which a security interest is granted to the Lender, hereunder and will likewise defend its rights therein.
l.
Good Standing. Grantor will at all times be duly organized and is, and will at all times be, validly existing, in good standing, and qualified to do business in each jurisdiction where required. Grantor will at all times have all requisite power to own its property and conduct its business as now conducted and as presently contemplated.
7.
Voting Rights, Dividends, Etc. Subject to the foregoing paragraph 6 and so long as no Default shall have occurred and be continuing:
a.
Grantor shall be entitled to exercise any and all voting and other consensual rights pertaining to the Collateral or any part thereof for any purpose not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the Master Loan Agreement or any other Loan Document;
b.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Master Loan Agreement and other Loan Documents, Grantor shall be entitled to receive and retain, and to utilize free and clear of the Lien of this Agreement, any and all (A) Distributions, and (B) distributions of capital or other property on or in respect of any of the Pledged Ownership Interests pursuant to the recapitalization or reclassification of the capital of the issuer thereof or pursuant to the reorganization thereof, paid in respect of the Collateral; provided, however, if any such property is distributed in the form of shares of stock or certificates in the Pledged Entity, such shares or certificates shall be pledged and delivered to the Lender as provided for in paragraph 6 (collectively, “Collateral Payments and Distributions”); and
c.
The Lender shall promptly execute and deliver (or cause to be executed, and delivered) to Grantor all such proxies, dividend payment orders, and other instruments as Grantor may from time to time reasonably request for the purpose of enabling Grantor to exercise the voting and other consensual rights which it is entitled to exercise pursuant to paragraph a, above, and to receive the Collateral Payments and Distributions which Grantor is authorized to receive and retain pursuant to paragraph b above.
8.
Default. Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of a Default and after notice from the Lender (to the extent notice is required under the Loan Documents):
a.
upon written notice from the Lender to Grantor, all rights of Grantor to exercise the voting and other consensual rights which it would otherwise be entitled to exercise pursuant to paragraph 7 shall cease, and all such rights shall thereupon become vested in the Lender who shall thereupon have the sole right to exercise such voting and other consensual rights;



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b.
all rights of Grantor to receive the Collateral Payments and Distributions which Grantor would otherwise be authorized to receive and retain pursuant to paragraph 7 shall cease, and all such rights shall thereupon become vested in the Lender who shall thereupon have the sole right to receive and hold as Collateral such Collateral Payments and Distributions; and
c.
all Collateral Payments and Distributions which are received by Grantor contrary to the provisions of this paragraph 8 shall be received in trust for the benefit of the Lender, shall be segregated from other funds of Grantor, and shall forthwith be paid over to the Lender as Collateral in the same form as so received (with any necessary endorsements).
d.
In order to permit the Lender to exercise the voting and other consensual rights which it may be entitled to exercise and to receive all Collateral Payments and Distributions which it may be entitled to receive, (i) Grantor shall promptly execute and deliver (or cause to be executed and delivered) to the Lender all such proxies, dividend payment orders, and other instruments as the Lender may from time to time reasonably request, and (ii) without limiting the effect of the immediately preceding clause (i), Grantor hereby grants to the Lender an irrevocable proxy to vote the Pledged Ownership Interests and to exercise all other rights, powers, privileges, and remedies to which a holder of the Pledged Ownership Interests would be entitled (including, without limitation, giving or withholding written consents of members, calling special meetings of members, and voting at such meetings), which proxy shall be effective, automatically and without the necessity of any action (including any transfer of any Pledged Ownership Interests on the record books of the issuer thereof) by any other Person (including the issuer of the Pledged Ownership Interests or any officer or agent thereof).
e.
Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, Grantor agrees that this Agreement shall not in any way be deemed to obligate the Lender to assume any of Grantor’s obligations, duties, expenses, or liabilities arising out of this Agreement unless the Lender otherwise expressly agrees to assume any or all of said obligations, duties, expenses, or liabilities in writing.
9.
Lender Appointed Attorney-in-Fact. Grantor hereby irrevocably appoints the Lender as Grantor’s attorney-in-fact, with full authority in the place and stead of Grantor and in the name of Grantor, exercisable after the occurrence and during the continuation of a Default, from time to time in the Lender’s discretion to take any action and to execute any instrument that the Lender may deem necessary or advisable to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement, including, without limitation:
a.
subsequent to a Default which has not been cured or waived, to ask, demand, collect, sue for, recover, compound, receive, and give acquittance and receipts for moneys due and to become due under or in respect of any of the Collateral;
b.
subsequent to a Default which has not been cured or waived, to receive, endorse, and collect any instruments made payable to Grantor representing any dividend or other distribution in respect of the Collateral or any part thereof and to give full discharge for the same; and



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c.
subsequent to a Default which has not been cured or waived, to file any claims or take any action or institute any proceedings that the Lender may deem necessary or desirable for the collection of any of the Collateral or otherwise to enforce the rights of the Lender with respect to any of the Collateral.
10.
Standard of Care. The powers conferred on the Lender hereunder are solely to protect its interest in the Collateral and shall not impose any duty upon it to exercise any such powers. Except for the exercise of reasonable care in the custody of any Collateral in its possession and the accounting for moneys actually received by it hereunder, the Lender shall have no duty as to any Collateral, it being understood that the Lender shall have no responsibility for (a) ascertaining or taking action with respect to calls, conversions, exchanges, maturities, tenders, or other matters relating to any Collateral, whether or not the Lender has or is deemed to have knowledge of such matters, (b) taking any necessary steps (other than steps taken in accordance with the standard of care set forth above to maintain possession of the Collateral) to preserve rights against any parties with respect to any Collateral, (c) taking any necessary steps to collect or realize upon the Secured Obligations or any guaranty therefor, or any part thereof, or any of the Collateral, or (d) initiating any action to protect the Collateral against the possibility of a decline in market value. In no event shall the standard of care imposed upon the Lender hereunder exceed the minimum applicable standard of care imposed under Section 9-207 of the UCC.
11.
Waiver of Defenses; Secured Obligations Not Affected. Grantor hereby waives and agrees not to assert or take advantage of any defense based on: (i) except for a breach of the standard of care set forth in paragraph 10, any lack of diligence by the Lender in collection, protection or realization upon any Collateral; (ii) the failure to make or give notice of presentment and demand for payment, or failure to make or give protest and notice of dishonor or of default to Grantor or to any other party with respect to the Secured Obligations; (iii) any exculpation of liability of any party contained in the Loan Documents; (iv) the failure of the Lender to perfect any security or to extend or renew the perfection of any security; (v) any valuation, stay, moratorium law or other similar law now or hereafter in effect or any right to require the marshalling of assets of Grantor; (vi) any fraudulent, illegal or improper act by the Pledged Entity or Grantor; and (vii) to the fullest extent permitted by law, any other legal, equitable or suretyship defenses whatsoever to which Grantor might otherwise be entitled, it being the intention that the obligations of Grantor hereunder shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable.
12.
Remedies.
a.
If any Default shall have occurred and be continuing, beyond all applicable grace and cure periods under the Loan Documents, then the Lender may exercise in respect of the Collateral, in addition to all other rights and remedies provided for herein or otherwise available to it, all the rights and remedies of a secured party on default under the UCC (whether or not the UCC applies to the affected Collateral), and the Lender may also in its sole discretion, without notice except as specified below, sell the Collateral or any part thereof in one or more parts at public or private sale, at any exchange or broker’s board or at any of the Lender’s offices or elsewhere, for cash, on credit, or for future delivery, at such time or times and at such price or prices and upon such other terms as the Lender may deem commercially reasonable,



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irrespective of the impact of any such sales on the market price of the Collateral. The Lender may be the purchaser of any or all of the Collateral at any such sale and the Lender shall be entitled, for the purpose of bidding and making settlement or payment of the purchase price for all or any portion of the Collateral sold at any such public sale, to use and apply any of the Secured Obligations as a credit on account of the purchase price for any Collateral payable by the Lender at such sale. Each purchaser at any such sale shall hold the property sold absolutely free from any claim or right on the part of Grantor, and Grantor hereby waives all rights of redemption, stay, and/or appraisal which Grantor now has or may at any time in the future have under any rule of law or statute now existing or hereafter enacted. Grantor agrees that, to the extent notice of sale shall be required by law, at least ten (10) Business Days’ notice to Grantor of the time and place of any public sale or the time after which any private sale is to be made shall constitute reasonable notification. The Lender shall not be obligated to make any sale of Collateral regardless of notice of sale having been given. The Lender may adjourn any public or private sale from time to time by announcement at the time and place fixed therefor, and such sale may, without further notice, be made at the time and place to which it was so adjourned. Grantor hereby waives any claims against the Lender arising by reason of the fact that the price at which any Collateral may have been sold at such a private sale was less than the price which might have been obtained at a public sale, even if the Lender accepts the first offer received and does not offer such Collateral to more than one offeree.
b.
Grantor recognizes that, by reason of certain prohibitions contained in the Securities Act of 1933, as from time to time amended (the “Securities Act”), and applicable state securities laws, the Lender may be compelled, with respect to any sale of all or any part of the Collateral conducted without prior registration or qualification of such Collateral under the Securities Act and/or such state securities laws, to limit purchasers to those who will agree, among other things, to acquire the Collateral for their own account, for investment and not with a view to the distribution or resale thereof. Grantor acknowledges that any such private sales may be at prices and on terms less favorable than those obtainable through a public sale without such restrictions (including, without limitation, a public offering made pursuant to a registration statement under the Securities Act) and, notwithstanding such circumstances, Grantor agrees that any such private sale shall be deemed to have been made in a commercially reasonable manner and that the Lender shall have no obligation to engage in public sales and no obligation to delay the sale of any Collateral for the period of time necessary to permit the issuer thereof to register it for a form of public sale requiring registration under the Securities Act or under applicable state securities laws, even if such issuer would, or should, agree to so register it.
c.
If the Lender determines to exercise its right to sell any or all of the Collateral, then, upon the Lender’s written request, the Pledged Entity shall furnish to the Lender such information as the Lender may reasonably request of Grantor concerning Grantor and the Collateral granted by Grantor.



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13.
Application of Proceeds. Except as expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement, all proceeds received by the Lender in respect of any sale of, collection from, or other realization upon all or any part of the Collateral may, in the discretion of the Lender, be held by the Lender as Collateral for, and/or then, or at any time thereafter, applied in full or in part by the Lender against, the Secured Obligations in the following order of priority:
a.
FIRST: As provided for in the Loan Documents, and all reasonable amounts for which the Lender is entitled to indemnification hereunder and all advances made by the Lender hereunder for the account of Grantor; and
b.
SECOND: To the payment to or upon the order of Grantor, or to whosoever may be lawfully entitled to receive the same or as a court of competent jurisdiction may direct, of any surplus then remaining from such proceeds.
14.
Cross-Collateralization. In addition to the Promissory Note(s) associated with the Indebtedness relating to the Aircraft, this Agreement further secures all obligations, debts and liabilities, plus interest thereon, of Grantor or any one or more of them to Lender, as well as all claims by Lender against Grantor or any one or more of them, whether now existing or hereafter arising, whether related or unrelated to the purpose of the Note(s), whether voluntary or otherwise, whether due or not due, direct or indirect, determined or undetermined, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, whether Grantor may be liable individually or jointly with others, whether obligated as guarantor, surety, accommodation party or otherwise, and whether recovery upon such amounts may be or hereafter may become barred by any statute of limitations, and whether the obligation to repay such amounts may be or hereafter become otherwise unenforceable.
15.
General Provisions.
a.
Legal Fees, Costs and Expenses. Grantor further agrees to pay upon demand all Costs reasonably incurred by the Lender, or its successors or assigns, in connection with enforcing any of the rights or remedies of the Lender or its successors or assigns, under or with respect to this Agreement including, but not limited to, attorneys’ reasonable fees and the reasonable out-of-pocket expenses and disbursements of such attorneys.
b.
Continuing Security Interest; Transfer of Loan. This Agreement shall create a continuing security interest in the Collateral and shall (a) remain in full force and effect until the payment in full of all Secured Obligations and the cancellation or termination of the Master Loan Agreement, (b) be binding upon Grantor, and Grantor’s legal representatives, successors and assigns, and (c) inure, together with the rights and remedies of the Lender hereunder, to the benefit of the Lender and its successors, transferees, and assigns. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing clause (c), the Lender may assign or otherwise transfer the Loan held by it to any other Person, and such other Person shall thereupon become vested with all the benefits in respect thereof granted to the Lender herein or otherwise. Upon the indefeasible payment in full of all Secured Obligations, the security interest granted hereby shall terminate and all rights to the Collateral shall revert to Grantor. Upon any such termination the Lender will, at Grantor’s expense, execute and deliver to Grantor such documents as Grantor shall reasonably request to evidence such



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termination and Grantor shall be entitled to the return, upon Grantor’s request and at Grantor’s expense, against receipt and without recourse to the Lender, of such of the Collateral as shall not have been sold or otherwise applied pursuant to the terms hereof.
c.
Amendments. No amendment, modification, termination, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement, and no consent to any departure by Grantor from the terms and conditions hereof, shall in any event be effective as to Grantor unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Lender and, in the case of any such amendment or modification, by Grantor. Any such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which it was given.
d.
Waiver; Remedies Cumulative. No failure or delay on the part of the Lender in the exercise of any power, right, or privilege hereunder shall impair such power, right, or privilege or be construed to be a waiver of any default or acquiescence therein, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such power, right, or privilege preclude any other or further exercise thereof or of any other power, right, or privilege. All rights and remedies existing under this Agreement are cumulative to, and not exclusive of, any rights or remedies otherwise available.
e.
Severability. In case any provision in or obligation under this Agreement shall be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions or obligations, or of such provision or obligation in any other jurisdiction, shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
f.
Headings. Section and subsection headings in this Agreement are included herein for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement for any other purpose or be given any substantive effect.
g.
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be deemed an original, but all such counterparts together shall constitute but one and the same instrument; signature pages may be detached from multiple separate counterparts and attached to a single counterpart so that all signature pages are physically attached to the same document.
h.
Marshalling. The Lender shall not be required to marshal any present or future security for (including, but not limited to, this Agreement and the Collateral), or other assurances of payment of, the Secured Obligations or any of them, or to resort to such security or other assurances of payment in any particular order. All of the Lender’s rights hereunder and in respect of such security and other assurances of payment shall be cumulative and in addition to all other rights, however existing or arising. To the extent that lawfully permissible, Grantor hereby agrees that the Lender will not invoke any law, doctrine, or principle relating to the marshalling of collateral that might cause delay in or impede the enforcement of the Lender’s rights under this Agreement or under any other instrument evidencing any of the Secured Obligations or under which any of the Secured Obligations is outstanding or by



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which any of the Secured Obligations is secured or payment thereof is otherwise assured, and, to the extent that Grantor lawfully may, Grantor hereby irrevocably waives the benefits of all such laws.
i.
Notices. Any notice or other communication in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing, and shall be delivered in accordance with the provisions of the Master Loan Agreement.
j.
Governing Law. This Agreement has been delivered to and accepted by the Lender and will be deemed to be made in the Wisconsin.
k.
Irrevocable Proxy. With respect to Article 8 Matters, Grantor hereby irrevocably grants and appoints Lender, until the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, as Grantor’s true and lawful proxy, for and in Grantor’s name, place and stead to vote the Pledged Ownership Interests in the Pledged Entity by Grantor, whether directly or indirectly, beneficially or of record, now owned or hereafter acquired, with respect to such Article 8 Matters. Such proxy shall include the right to sign Grantor’s name (as sole member and manager of the Pledged Entity) to any consent, certificate or other document relating to an Article 8 Matter and the Pledged Ownership Interests that applicable law may permit or require, to cause the Pledged Ownership Interests to be voted in accordance with the preceding sentence. Grantor hereby represents and warrants that there are no other proxies and powers of attorney with respect to an Article 8 Matter and the Pledged Ownership Interests that Grantor may have granted or appointed. Grantor will not give a subsequent proxy or power of attorney or enter into any other voting agreement with respect to the Pledged Ownership Interests with respect to any Article 8 Matter and any attempt to do so with respect to an Article 8 Matter shall be void and of no effect. THE PROXIES AND POWERS GRANTED BY GRANTOR PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT ARE COUPLED WITH AN INTEREST AND ARE GIVEN TO SECURE THE PERFORMANCE OF GRANTOR’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, intending to be legally bound, Grantor and the Lender have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first above written.

CONTRAIL AVIATION SUPPORT, LLC

By: _____________________________
Joseph Kuhn
Its: CEO

OLD NATIONAL BANK

By: _____________________________
Tommy Olson
Its: SVP




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AMENDMENT TO CONTINUING GUARANTY
For good and valuable consideration received in connection with Supplement No. 6 to the Master Loan Agreement dated June 24, 2019 between Old National Bank (“Lender”) and Contrail Aviation Support, LLC and Contrail Aviation Leasing, LLC (“Borrowers”), and the other Loan Documents associated therewith (as defined therein), the below-signed Guarantor hereby agrees that his/its Continuing Guaranty executed as of June 24, 2019 in connection therewith shall further apply to the debts of Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC (“Irish Subsidiary”) payable to the order of Lender, on the same terms and conditions expressed in the Continuing Guaranty. The Irish Subsidiary shall be deemed included in the definition of “Borrower” set forth in the Continuing Guaranty and any references in said Continuing Guaranty to Contrail Aviation Leasing, LLC shall be deemed to also apply to the Irish Subsidiary.
Further, the undersigned Guarantor also agrees, undertakes and affirms that the Continuing Guaranty will also apply, on the same terms stated above for the Irish Subsidiary, to any future subsidiary entity(ies) formed for the purpose of facilitating other acquisitions of aircraft and/or aircraft engine assets for which the lending facility established by the Master Loan Agreement is used for financing relating to such transaction(s), provided that such subsidiary(ies) are included as Borrowers under the Master Loan Agreement.
No other modification or amendments to the terms or effects of the Continuing Guaranty are made by this Amendment.

GUARANTOR:


_____________________________________
Air T, Inc.


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INDEMNITY AND GUARANTY AGREEMENT
This Indemnity and Guaranty Agreement (this “Agreement”), effective as of December 19, 2019, is made by and between Contrail Aviation Support, LLC, (“Parent”), and Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland DAC (“Subsidiary”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Parent is the organizer and owner of all equity ownership interest in Subsidiary;
WHEREAS, Subsidiary has been organized primarily for the purpose of facilitating the business of Parent in certain international transactions; and
WHEREAS, This Agreement is entered into in furtherance of certain financing transactions by which Subsidiary will acquire certain aircraft assets registered and operated outside of the United States, and in connection therewith Subsidiary has or will become obligated as a co-borrower with regard to one or more Promissory Notes and associated security agreements providing for repayment and collateral for repayment of funds loaned to Parent or its affiliates and Subsidiary.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:
1.
Definitions.
a.
“Debts” means all duly-incurred debts or obligations incurred by Subsidiary in the course of business of Subsidiary as authorized by Parent, together with all interest, taxes, assessments and other charges paid or payable in connection therewith, including, without limitation, all contractual obligations, Expenses, and Other Liabilities.
b.
“Expenses” means all direct and indirect costs of any type or nature whatsoever paid or incurred by Subsidiary in the course of business authorized by Parent.
c.
“Lender” means Old National Bank.
d.
“Other Liabilities” means any and all non-contractual liabilities of Subsidiary of any type whatsoever, including, but not limited to, judgments, fines, penalties, excise taxes or penalties, and amounts paid in settlement of adverse claims or any Proceeding, together with all interest, taxes, assessments and other charges paid or payable in connection therewith
e.
“Proceeding” means any threatened, pending, or completed action, suit or other proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, investigative, legislative or any other type whatsoever, preliminary, informal or formal, including any arbitration or other alternative dispute resolution and including any appeal of any of the foregoing.
2.
Guaranty. Parent hereby absolutely, unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees the full, prompt and complete payment and/or reimbursement by Parent of any and all Debts of Subsidiary, including but not limited to the payment of all amounts shown as liabilities in the financial statements of Subsidiary.

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a.
It is the Parties’ intent that this Agreement qualify as a "Section 357 Guarantee" pursuant to the Irish Companies Registration Act and other Irish law applicable to Parent.
b.
Parent waives notice of the acceptance of this Agreement, presentment, protest, notice (except as set forth herein), or demand with regard to any indebtedness or liability arising hereunder, including any right to require Subsidiary to institute litigation against Parent.
c.
This Agreement and the obligations of Parent herein contained shall be in addition to and independent of every other guarantee or security which Subsidiary may at any time hold in respect of all or any of the Debts.
d.
Neither the obligations of Parent herein contained nor the rights, powers and remedies conferred in respect of Parent upon Subsidiary by this Agreement or by law shall be discharged, impaired or otherwise affected by:
i.
winding-up, dissolution, administration, bankruptcy, or re-organization of Parent;
ii.
any change in the organizational documents of Parent;
iii.
any of the Debts being or becoming invalid, unenforceable or ineffective in any respect;
iv.
any extension of time, waiver or other indulgence whatsoever being granted or agreed to be granted to Parent or any other person in respect of all or any of the Debts;
v.
any variation of the terms of the Debts or any increase or decrease in the amount thereof at any time made available to Parent;
vi.
any security from Parent or any other person or any failure to take, or fully to take, whether intentional or not, any security now or hereafter agreed to be taken in respect of any of the Debts;
vii.
any failure to realize the value of or any release, discharge, exchange or substitution of any security taken in respect of any of the Debts; or
viii.
and other act, event or omission whatsoever which, but for this paragraph, might operate to discharge, impair or otherwise affect any of the obligations of Parent herein contained or any of the rights, powers or remedies conferred upon Subsidiary by this Agreement or by law.
e.
The liability of Parent hereunder shall be as a primary obligor and not merely as surety and shall not be impaired or discharged by reason of any matter, act or omission whereby the liability of Subsidiary for any Debts will not be discharged.
f.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing, Parent shall not be obligated upon Debts incurred contrary to Parent’s or Subsidiary’s authority established from time to time in writing.
3.
Indemnity. Parent agrees as a primary obligation to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Subsidiary, from time to time on demand, from and against any loss incurred by Subsidiary as a result of:

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a.
Any Proceedings relating to Subsidiary;
b.
Any obligations of Parent or Subsidiary;
c.
Any obligations of any other subsidiary of Parent; and
d.
Any part or all of the Guaranty obligation expressed herein being or becoming void, voidable, unenforceable or ineffective as against Parent for any reason whatsoever, whether or not known to Parent, the amount of such loss being the amount which Subsidiary would otherwise have been able to recover from Parent.
4.
Defense. In the event of any Proceeding against Subsidiary, Parent shall advance, pay, reimburse, defend and hold Subsidiary harmless from all Debts relating thereto, except for any liability of Subsidiary arising from or relating to willful misconduct or fraud.
5.
Counsel Fees. In addition to all of the foregoing, Parent agrees to pay reasonable vouched legal fees and expenses incurred by Subsidiary to enforce its rights hereunder.
6.
Payment on Demand. In the event that Parent shall fail to remit or pay any amount due hereunder directly to Subsidiary’s creditors on Subsidiary’s behalf, or to provide timely funds for Subsidiary to do so, Parent shall, upon written notice addressed to Parent at 435 Investment Court, Verona, Wisconsin 53593, U.S.A., pay within 30 days of the receipt of said notice any and all such Debts due.
7.
Subsidiary’s Rights.
a.
Parent’s rights in and to any assets of Subsidiary, in the form of dividends, profits, distributions or otherwise, shall be subject to setoff and subrogated to the right of Subsidiary in respect of any payment for which Parent is responsible hereunder.
b.
Subsidiary shall not be obliged before exercising any of the rights, powers or remedies conferred upon it in respect of Parent by this Agreement or by law to make any demand of Parent or any other person; to take any action or obtain judgment in any court against Parent or any other person; to make or file any claim or proof in a winding-up or dissolution of Parent or any other person; or to enforce or seek to enforce any other security taken in respect of any of the Debts.
8.
Subordination to Lender’s Rights. Parent’s obligations, and Parent’s and Subsidiary’s rights hereunder, shall be subordinate to Parent’s and Subsidiary’s obligations to Lender with respect to debts owed to Lender incurred for the purpose of financing assets owned or controlled by Subsidiary.
9.
Parent’s Representations and Warranties. Parent hereby represents and warrants that:
a.
it is a company duly incorporated and validly existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina; and
b.
this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of Parent, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms; and
c.
it has the power to enter into and perform this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and has taken all necessary action to authorise the entry into, performance and delivery of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and has duly executed this Agreement.
10.
Miscellaneous Provisions.

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a.
This Agreement may not be amended except by a written instrument executed by both Parent and Subsidiary following board approvals of Subsidiary approving any amendments.
b.
This Agreement shall bind the successors and assigns of Parent and inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of Subsidiary. Prompt notice shall be furnished to the other party of any such assignment or succession.
c.
The Parties shall at any time, at the request of the other, but at the cost of Parent, promptly sign, seal, execute, deliver and do all such deeds, instruments, acts and things in such form as may be reasonably required for perfecting or protecting the guarantee provided hereunder. No failure to exercise, nor any delay in exercising, on the part of Subsidiary any right or remedy hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right or remedy prevent any further or other exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right or remedy.
d.
The rights and remedies herein provided are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by law.
e.
The validity, construction and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Ireland. The courts of Ireland shall have jurisdiction to hear any disputes or matters (whether relating to contractual or non-contractual obligations) that arise out of or in connection with this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement shall be invalid or unenforceable, such provisions shall be reformed to the maximum extent permitted by law to effect the parties’ intent, and the remaining provisions hereof shall continue to be fully effective.
f.
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to the matters set forth in this Agreement. No alteration of or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless given in writing and signed by the party or parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration or amendment.
g.
Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions of this Agreement.
h.
Any notice required to be given under this Agreement, unless the form of service of notice is specified by law, shall be effective when actually delivered in writing by receipt-confirmed facsimile transmission or receipt-confirmed email directed to party’s designated officer responsible for administration of such party’s duties and rights associated with this Agreement, or when deposited with a recognized overnight courier to the recipient party’s addresses of record or shown in this Agreement, or when deposited in the giving party’s national mail service, certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown in this Agreement. Any party may change its address for notices under this Agreement by giving written notice to the other party.



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[signatures on following page]
Signed and Delivered as a Deed 
 
by
 
 
Signature
as duly appointed attorney for and on behalf of
 
Contrail Aviation Leasing Ireland Designated Activity Company
 
in the presence of:
 
 
 
Witness signature:
 
Address:
 
Occupation:
 


Signed and Delivered as a Deed 
 
by
 
 
Joe Kuhn, CEO
Contrail Aviation Support, LLC
 
 
 
in the presence of:
 
 
 
Witness signature:
 
Address:
 
Occupation:
 


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WARRANTY BILL OF SALE
relating to that Boeing 737-800 Aircraft,
manufacturer's serial number 29922


December 23, 2019

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
    
THAT for and in consideration of good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, Wilmington Trust SP Services (Dublin) Limited, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee (“Seller”) does, on the date hereof, grant, convey, transfer, bargain, sell, deliver and set over to KG Aircraft Rotables Co., Ltd. (“Buyer”) all of Seller’s right, title and interest in and to the one Boeing 737-800 aircraft bearing manufacturer’s serial number 29922, equipped with two CFM56-7B24 aircraft engines bearing manufacturer’s serial numbers 890420 and 890421, including all parts, components, appliances, accessories, instruments, furnishings, alterations and other items of equipment installed in or attached thereto, and all Aircraft Documents related thereto (collectively the “Aircraft”). Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in that certain Purchase Agreement dated as of December 13, 2019, among Seller and Buyer (the “Agreement”).

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said Aircraft unto Buyer, its successors and assigns, for its and their own use forever.

THAT Seller hereby warrants to Buyer, its successors and assigns, that it is the holder of good and marketable title to the Aircraft and has the right to sell the same as aforesaid and that this Warranty Bill of Sale conveys to Buyer on the date hereof, good and marketable title to the Aircraft, free and clear of all Liens, encumbrances and rights of others, and that Seller will warrant and defend such title forever against all claims and demands whatsoever.

This Warranty Bill of Sale shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, U.S.A, without giving effect to its conflicts-of-laws principles.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Seller has caused this Warranty Bill of Sale to be executed by its duly authorized officers as of the date first written above.

Wilmington Trust SP Services (Dublin) Limited, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee (Seller)

By:    
/s/ Claudio Borza
Name:    Claudio Borza

Title:    Director

    





ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF DELIVERY

December 23, 2019

By this Acknowledgment of Delivery, Wilmington Trust SP Services (Dublin) Limited, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee (the “Seller”), and KG Aircraft Rotables Co, Ltd. (the “Buyer”), acknowledge that pursuant to that certain Purchase Agreement dated as of December 13, 2019, among Seller and Buyer, (the “Agreement”), Seller does hereby deliver to Buyer and Buyer does hereby accept the following in all respects under the Agreement:

One Boeing model 737-800 aircraft bearing manufacturer’s serial number 29922 and equipped with two CFM56-7B24 aircraft engines bearing manufacturer’s serial numbers 890420 and 890421, including all parts, components, appliances, accessories, instruments, furnishings, alterations and other items of equipment installed in or attached thereto, and all Aircraft Documents related thereto (collectively the “Aircraft”).

Buyer has accepted delivery of the Aircraft at 14:40 hours G.M.T. at St. Athan, United Kingdom. Accordingly, as of the date hereof, Seller has delivered the Aircraft to Buyer and that the Closing Date as defined and set forth in the Agreement has occurred. Buyer hereby declares that the Aircraft is acceptable and does conform to the Agreement in all respects.
    
This Acknowledgment of Delivery may be signed in one or more counterparts with the same effect as if the signatures to each counterpart were upon a single instrument. All counterparts shall, taken together, be considered an original of this Acknowledgment of Delivery. All capitalized terms used herein not otherwise defined shall have the same meaning as that given in the Agreement.

[Signature page follows.]

    






IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have duly executed this Acknowledgment of Delivery as of the date first written above.

Wilmington Trust SP Services (Dublin) Limited, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee (Seller)

By:    
/s/ Claudio Borza
Name:    Claudio Borza

Title:    Director

KG Aircraft Rotables Co., Ltd. (Buyer)

By:    
/s/ Donal O’Doherty
Name:    Donal O’Doherty

Title:    Managing Director

    




CERTIFICATE OF TECHNICAL ACCEPTANCE
relating to that Boeing 737-800 Aircraft,
manufacturer's serial number 29922 (the "Aircraft")

December 13th, 2019

This Certificate of Technical Acceptance (this “Certificate”) is delivered on the date set out below by KG Aircraft Rotables Co., Ltd. (“Buyer”), to Wilmington Trust SP Services (Dublin) Limited, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee (“Seller”), pursuant to that certain Purchase Agreement dated December 13th, 2019 between Buyer and Seller (the “Agreement”). The capitalized terms used in this Certificate shall have the meaning given to such terms in the Agreement.

(a)
Buyer has inspected the Aircraft [in accordance with the provisions of Section 4 of the Agreement at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and determined that the Aircraft was satisfactory to Buyer; and

(b)
Buyer has inspected all of the Aircraft Documents and found them to be complete and satisfactory.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Buyer has, by its duly authorized representative, executed this Certificate on the date first written above.

KG Aircraft Rotables Co., Ltd. (Buyer)

By:    /s/ Donal O’Doherty
Name:    Donal O’Doherty
Title:    Managing Director



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