As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 7, 2014

Registration No. 333-197660

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO

FORM S-1

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

 

 

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   4512   20-1585173
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
  (Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code Number)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

 

 

555 Airport Boulevard

Burlingame, California 94010

(650) 762-7000

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including

area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)

 

 

C. David Cush

President and Chief Executive Officer

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Boulevard, Burlingame, California 94010

(650) 762-7000

(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)

 

 

Copies To:

 

Tad J. Freese

Nathan C. Salha

Latham & Watkins LLP

140 Scott Drive

Menlo Park, California 94025

(650) 328-4600

 

John J. Varley

Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Boulevard

Burlingame, California 94010

(650) 762-7000

 

Alan F. Denenberg

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

1600 El Camino Real

Menlo Park, California 94025

(650) 752-2000

 

 

Approximate date of commencement of the proposed sale to the public:

As soon as practicable after this Registration Statement becomes effective.

If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box. ¨

If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ¨

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ¨

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer  ¨      Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer x   (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company  ¨

CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

 

 

Title of Each Class of

Securities to be Registered

  Proposed Maximum
Aggregate Offering Price (1)
 

Amount of

Registration Fee

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

  $ 115,000,000   $ 14,812 (2)

 

 

(1) Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(o) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
(2) Previously paid.

The Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.

 

 

 


EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Amendment No. 5 to Form S-1 Registration Statement (Registration No. 333-197660) of Virgin America Inc. is being filed solely to include exhibits to the Registration Statement not previously filed. Accordingly, Part I, the form of prospectus, has been omitted from this filing.


PART II

 

Item 13. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution

The following table sets forth the costs and expenses, other than underwriting discounts, payable in connection with the sale and distribution of the securities being registered. All amounts are estimated except the SEC registration fee and the FINRA filing fee. All the expenses below will be paid by Virgin America.

 

Item

   Amount  

SEC Registration fee

   $ 14,812   

FINRA filing fee

     17,750   

Initial NASDAQ listing fee

     *   

Legal fees and expenses

     *   

Accounting fees and expenses

     *   

Printing and engraving expenses

     *   

Transfer Agent and Registrar fees

     *   

Blue Sky fees and expenses

     *   

Miscellaneous fees and expenses

     *   
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ *   
  

 

 

 

 

* To be provided by amendment.

 

Item 14. Indemnification of Directors and Officers

Virgin America Inc. is a Delaware corporation. Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law authorizes a court to award, or a corporation’s board of directors to grant, indemnity to directors and officers in terms sufficiently broad to permit such indemnification under certain circumstances for liabilities, including reimbursement for expenses incurred, arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation to be in effect upon the completion of this offering provides for indemnification of our directors, officers, employees and other agents to the maximum extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law, and our amended and restated bylaws to be in effect upon the completion of this offering provide for indemnification of our directors, officers, employees and other agents to the maximum extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law. In addition, we have entered into indemnification agreements with our directors, officers and some employees containing provisions which are in some respects broader than the specific indemnification provisions contained in the Delaware General Corporation Law. The indemnification agreements may require us, among other things, to indemnify our directors against certain liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service as directors and to advance their expenses incurred as a result of any proceeding against them as to which they could be indemnified. Reference is also made to Section      of the underwriting agreement to be filed as Exhibit 1.1 hereto, which provides for indemnification by the underwriters of our officers and directors against certain liabilities.

 

Item 15. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

During the last three years, the Company made sales of the following unregistered securities:

Warrant Agreements

In December 2011, the Company entered into warrant agreements with the Virgin Group and Cyrus Capital, pursuant to which it granted to the Virgin Group and Cyrus Capital warrants to purchase an aggregate of 19,250,000 shares of Virgin America common stock at an exercise price of $3.50 per share. The warrants expire in December 2041 and are only exercisable after they have been transferred in specified circumstances (provided

 

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that any exercise thereafter would not violate any U.S. statute or regulation concerning the ownership and control of a U.S. airline by non-U.S. citizens), or in connection with the settlement of such warrants to an underwriter in connection with a public offering.

In November 2012, the Company entered into warrant agreements with Frederick Reid, who served as the Company’s first Chief Executive Officer until December 2007, and Joyce Reid, his spouse, pursuant to which the Company granted to them warrants to purchase an aggregate of 175,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $5.00 per share and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 550,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $10.00 per share. Half of the shares under each of these warrants vested immediately, and the other half vests upon the occurrence of a liquidity event, including a public offering, subject to certain conditions. The warrants expire on January 12, 2040 or immediately after the earlier closing of a liquidity event, including a public offering, and are exercisable only upon the occurrence of a liquidity event, including a public offering, provided that any exercise would not violate any U.S. statute or regulation concerning the ownership and control of a U.S. airline by non-U.S. citizens.

In May 2013, in connection with the cancellation of a portion of the Company’s then outstanding related-party debt, the Company entered into warrant agreements with the Virgin Group and Cyrus Capital pursuant to which it granted (i) warrants to purchase an aggregate of 12,244,558 shares of Virgin America common stock at an exercise price of $2.50 per share to Cyrus Capital, (ii) warrants to purchase an aggregate of 155,455,440 shares of Virgin America common stock at an exercise price of $2.50 per share to the Virgin Group, and (iii) warrants to purchase an aggregate of 7,446,931 shares of Virgin America common stock at an exercise price of $0.01 per share to the Virgin Group. The warrants expire in May 2043 and are only exercisable after they have been transferred in specified circumstances (provided that any exercise thereafter would not violate any U.S. statute or regulation concerning the ownership and control of a U.S. airline by non-U.S. citizens) or in connection with the settlement of such warrants to an underwriter in connection with a public offering.

Note Purchase Agreements

In December 2011, the Company issued $150.0 million of senior secured notes to the Virgin Group and Cyrus Capital. In May 2013, the Virgin Group transferred the notes it acquired to Cyrus Capital. The notes purchased bear interest at a rate of 17.0% per annum, of which 8.5% is payable quarterly in arrears, and 8.5% is compounded annually. The principal and accrued interest on the notes become due on June 9, 2016 if not earlier repaid or redeemed. The notes are redeemable at the Company’s option at any time and at the lenders’ option upon a change of control or certain qualified sales. The Company is also required to redeem the notes upon the incurrence of any senior debt. The notes are secured by substantially all of the Company’s assets.

In May 2013, the Company issued $75.0 million of senior secured notes to the Virgin Group and Cyrus Capital. The notes bear interest at a rate of 17.0% per annum, compounded annually. The principal and accrued interest on the notes become due on June 9, 2016 if not earlier repaid or redeemed. The notes are redeemable at the Company’s option at any time and at the lenders’ option upon a change of control or certain qualified sales. The Company is also required to redeem the notes upon the incurrence of any senior debt. The notes are secured by substantially all of the Company’s assets.

Equity Awards and Common Stock

Since January 1, 2011, the Company issued and sold an aggregate of 8,742 shares of common stock upon the exercise of options issued to directors, officers, employees, consultants and service providers under the Company’s 2005 Stock Incentive Plan at a weighted-average exercise price of $1.81 per share for aggregate cash consideration of approximately $15,806.

Since January 1, 2011, the Company granted options to directors, officers, employees, consultants and service providers under the 2005 Stock Incentive Plan with respect to an aggregate of 7,064,760 shares of common stock, at a weighted-average exercise price of $2.01 per share.

 

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Since January 1, 2011, the Company granted to its directors, officers, employees, consultants and other service providers an aggregate of 2,413,200 RSUs to be settled in shares of common stock under the Company’s 2005 Stock Incentive Plan.

Since January 1, 2011, the Company granted to its directors, including its chief executive officer, an aggregate of 3,396,432 RSUs to be settled in shares of common stock outside of the Company’s 2005 Stock Incentive Plan.

The Company’s board of directors has approved, contingent upon the completion of this offering the grant to certain executive officers and other members of management of (i) an aggregate of 1,650,000 RSUs, which will vest immediately, and (ii) an aggregate of 1,760,000 RSUs, which will be subject to vesting all of which will be settled in shares of common stock under the Company’s 2014 Equity Incentive Plan.

Unless otherwise stated, the sales of the above securities were deemed to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance upon Sections 3(a)(9) or 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act or Regulation D or Regulation S promulgated thereunder, or Rule 701 promulgated under Section 3(b) of the Securities Act as transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering or pursuant to benefit plans and contracts relating to compensation as provided under Rule 701. The recipients of the securities in each of these transactions represented their intentions to acquire the securities for investment only and not with a view to or for sale in connection with any distribution thereof, and appropriate legends were placed upon the stock certificates issued in these transactions. All recipients had adequate access, through their relationships with Virgin America, to information about Virgin America.

There were no underwriters employed in connection with any of the transactions set forth in Item 15.

 

Item 16. Exhibits and Financial Statements

See the Exhibit Index, which follows the signature pages hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 17. Undertakings

The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that:

(1) for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this registration statement as of the time it was declared effective;

(2) for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof;

(3) for the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities, the undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:

(i) any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;

(ii) any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant;

 

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(iii) the portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and

(iv) any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser; and

(4) the undersigned will provide to the underwriters at the closing specified in the underwriting agreement, certificates in such denominations and registered in such names as required by the underwriters to permit prompt delivery to each purchaser.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the provisions described in Item 14, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, we have duly caused this Registration Statement on Form S-1 to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Burlingame, State of California, on the 7th day of October, 2014.

 

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/    Peter D. Hunt

 

Peter D. Hunt

  Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Signature

  

Title

 

Date

*

C. David Cush

  

President and Chief Executive Officer

(principal executive officer and

Director)

 

October 7, 2014

/s/    Peter D. Hunt        

Peter D. Hunt

  

Senior Vice President & Chief

Financial Officer (principal financial

and accounting officer)

  October 7, 2014

*

Donald J. Carty

  

Director and Chairman of the Board

  October 7, 2014

*

Samuel K. Skinner

  

Director and Vice Chairman of the

Board

  October 7, 2014

*

Cyrus F. Freidheim, Jr.

  

Director

  October 7, 2014

*

Stephen C. Freidheim

  

Director

  October 7, 2014

*

Evan M. Lovell

  

Director

  October 7, 2014

*

Robert A. Nickell

  

Director

  October 7, 2014

*

John R. Rapaport

  

Director

  October 7, 2014

*

Stacy J. Smith

  

Director

  October 7, 2014
*By:  

/s/    Peter D. Hunt         

 

Peter D. Hunt

  Attorney-in-Fact

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
No.

 

Description of Exhibit

  1.1*   Form of Underwriting Agreement
  3.1**   Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Virgin America Inc.
  3.2*  

Form of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Virgin America Inc., to be in effect immediately prior to the offering

  3.3**   Amended and Restated Bylaws of Virgin America Inc.
  3.4   Form of Amended and Restated Bylaws of Virgin America Inc., to be in effect upon completion of the offering
  3.5  

Form of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Virgin America Inc., to be in effect upon completion of the offering

  4.1*   Specimen Common Stock Certificate
  5.1*   Opinion of Latham & Watkins LLP
10.1†   General Terms Agreement No. CFM-04-0012B, dated as of June 14, 2004, between Best Air Holdings, Inc. and CFM International, Inc., as amended by Amendment No. 1, dated November 18, 2005, and as supplemented by Letter Agreement No. 1 dated June 14, 2004 (as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Letter Agreement No. 1, dated October 10, 2005, Amendment No. 2 to Letter Agreement No. 1, dated August 2, 2006, Amendment No. 3 to Letter Agreement No. 1, dated October 8, 2010 and Amendment No. 4 to Letter Agreement No. 1, dated December 29, 2010), Letter Agreement No. 2-2 dated November 1, 2013, Letter Agreement No. 4 dated November 9, 2010, Letter Agreement No. 5 dated April 18, 2011 (as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Letter Agreement No. 5, dated December 20, 2012) and Letter Agreement No. 6 dated October 3, 2011 (as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Letter Agreement No. 6, dated December 20, 2012)
10.2†   Amended and Restated Engine Services Agreement, dated as of October 22, 2008, between Virgin America Inc. and GE Engine Services, Inc., as amended by Amendment No. 1, dated July 24, 2009, Amendment No. 2, dated November 29, 2010, Amendment No. 3, dated March 21, 2011, Amendment No. 4, dated April 18, 2011 and Amendment No. 5, dated January 8, 2013
10.3†   Rate Per Flight Hour Agreement for Engine Shop Maintenance Services, dated as of October 1, 2011, between Virgin America Inc. and CFM International, Inc., as amended by Amendment No. 1, dated December 20, 2012
10.4†   Signatory Agreement, dated as of November 5, 2009, between Virgin America Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as amended by First Amendment, effective as of July 25, 2013 and Second Amendment, dated February 3, 2014
10.5†   Signatory Agreement, dated as of August 14, 2012 between Virgin America Inc. and Elavon Financial Services Limited
10.6†   Signatory Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2010 between Virgin America Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association
10.7†   Signatory Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2010 between Virgin America Inc. and Elavon Canada Company
10.8†   Payment Processing Support Services Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2014 by and between Elavon, Inc. and Virgin America Inc.
10.9**†  

Terms and Conditions of Worldwide Acceptance of the American Express Card by Airlines, dated as of September 1, 2006, by and between Virgin America Inc. and American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.

10.10*   Form of Registration Rights Agreement, among Virgin America Inc. and certain of its stockholders
10.11**†   Co-Brand Credit Card Program Agreement, dated as of May 16, 2013, by and between Virgin America Inc. and Comenity Capital Bank


Exhibit
No.

 

Description of Exhibit

10.12**   Trade Mark License Agreement, dated as of April 9, 2007, by and among Virgin America Inc., VAL Trademark Three Limited and Virgin Enterprises Limited, as amended by Amendment No. 1 dated March 1, 2013
10.13**   Trade Mark License Agreement, dated as of November 24, 2008, by and among Virgin America Inc., Virgin Enterprises Limited, Virgin Money Investment Holdings Limited and Virgin Money Investment Group Limited
10.14**   Office Lease Agreement, dated as of December 9, 2005, between CA-Bay Park Plaza Limited Partnership and Virgin America Inc., as amended by First Amendment, dated as of July 1, 2009, Second Amendment, dated as of March 1, 2010, Third Amendment, dated as of November 5, 2010, Fourth Amendment, dated as of March 28, 2011, Fifth Amendment, dated as of January 23, 2012, Sixth Amendment, dated as of July 31, 2012 and Seventh Amendment, dated as of January 29, 2014
10.15†   A320 Aircraft Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 29, 2010, between Airbus S.A.S. and Virgin America Inc., as amended by Amendment No. 1 dated as of March 23, 2011 (as supplemented by Letter Agreement No. 1 to Amendment No. 1, dated March 23, 2011), Amendment No. 2 dated as of September 30, 2011 (as supplemented by Letter Agreement No. 1 to Amendment No. 2, dated September 30, 2011), Amendment No. 3 dated as of December 14, 2012 (as supplemented by Letter Agreement No. 1 to Amendment No. 3, dated December 14, 2012 and Letter Agreement No. 2 to Amendment No. 3, dated December 14, 2012), Amendment No. 4 dated as of October 1, 2012 and Amendment No. 5 dated as of December 14, 2012 (as supplemented by Letter Agreement No. 1 to Amendment No. 5, dated December 14, 2012), and as supplemented by Letter Agreement No. 1 dated as of December 29, 2010, Letter Agreement No. 2 dated as of December 29, 2010, Letter Agreement No. 3 dated as of December 29, 2010, Letter Agreement No. 4 dated as of December 29, 2010, Letter Agreement No. 5A dated as of December 29, 2010, Letter Agreement No. 5B dated as of December 29, 2010, Letter Agreement No. 5C dated as of December 29, 2010, Letter Agreement No. 5D dated as of December 29, 2010, Letter Agreement No. 5E dated as of December 29, 2010, Letter Agreement No. 5F dated as of December 29, 2010, Letter Agreement No. 6 dated as of December 29, 2010, Letter Agreement No. 7 dated as of December 29, 2010, Letter Agreement No. 8 dated as of December 29, 2010, Letter Agreement No. 9 dated as of December 29, 2010, Letter Agreement No. 10 dated as of December 29, 2010
10.16**+   Amended and Restated 2005 Virgin America Inc. Stock Incentive Plan
10.17**+   Form of Stock Option Agreement under 2005 Stock Incentive Plan
10.18**+   Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under 2005 Stock Incentive Plan
10.19*+   Virgin America Inc. 2014 Equity Incentive Award Plan
10.20*+   Form of Stock Option Agreement under 2014 Equity Incentive Award Plan
10.21*+   Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under 2014 Equity Incentive Award Plan
10.22*+   Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under 2014 Equity Incentive Award Plan
10.23*+   Employee Stock Purchase Plan
10.24**+   Offer Letter by and between Virgin America Inc. and David Cush dated as of December 18, 2007
10.25**+   Offer Letter by and between Virgin America Inc. and Frances Fiorillo dated as of January 20, 2006
10.26**+   Offer Letter by and between Virgin America Inc. and Steve Forte dated as of March 15, 2013
10.27**+   Offer Letter by and between Virgin America Inc. and Peter Hunt dated as of May 26, 2011
10.28**+   Offer Letter by and between Virgin America Inc. and John MacLeod dated as of July 18, 2012
10.29**+   Offer Letter by and between Virgin America Inc. and John Varley dated as of June 22, 2010
10.30*+   Form of Change in Control and Severance Agreement
10.31**+   Management Incentive Compensation Plan


Exhibit
No.

 

Description of Exhibit

10.32  

Form of Indemnification Agreement between Virgin America Inc. and its directors and executive officers

10.33**  

Second Amended and Restated Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 9, 2011, among Virgin America Inc., Virgin Management Limited, VA Holdings (Guernsey) LP and the Bank of Utah, as collateral agent, as amended by Amendment No. 1, dated as of May 10, 2013

10.34**  

Second Amended and Restated Additional Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 9, 2011, among Virgin America Inc., Virgin Management Limited, VA Holdings (Guernsey) LP, the Cyrus Parties (as defined therein) and the Bank of Utah, as collateral agent, as amended by Amendment No. 1, dated as of May 10, 2013

10.35**  

Amended and Restated Third Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 9, 2011, among Virgin America Inc., Virgin Management Limited, VA Holdings (Guernsey) LP, the Cyrus Parties (as defined therein) and the Bank of Utah, as collateral agent, as amended by Amendment No. 1, dated as of May 10, 2013

10.36**  

Fourth Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 9, 2011, among Virgin America Inc., Virgin Management Limited, the Cyrus Parties (as defined therein) and the Bank of Utah, as collateral agent, as amended by Amendment No. 1, dated as of May 10, 2013

10.37**  

Fifth Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 10, 2013, among Virgin America Inc., Virgin Management Limited, the Cyrus Parties (as defined therein) and the Bank of Utah, as collateral agent

10.38**  

Amended and Restated Second Closing Warrant Agreement, dated as of January 12, 2010, among Virgin America Inc., Carola Holdings Limited and VAI Management, LLC

10.39**  

Amended and Restated Third Closing Warrant Agreement, dated as of January 12, 2010, among Virgin America Inc., Carola Holdings Limited and VAI Management, LLC

10.40**  

Fifth Closing Warrant Agreement, dated as of January 12, 2010, between Virgin America Inc. and Carola Holdings Limited

10.41**  

Fifth Closing Investor LLC-MBO LLC Warrant Agreement, dated as of January 12, 2010, among Virgin America Inc., Cyrus Aviation Investor, LLC and VAI MBO Investors, LLC

10.42**  

Fifth Closing Investor LLC Warrant Agreement, dated as of January 12, 2010, between Virgin America Inc. and Cyrus Aviation Investor, LLC

10.43**  

Form of Sixth Closing Warrant Agreement, between Virgin America Inc. and certain entities affiliated with or related to Cyrus Capital Partners, L.P.

10.44**  

Form of Seventh Closing Warrant Agreement, between Virgin America Inc. and certain entities affiliated with Virgin Group Holdings Limited

10.45**  

Form of Seventh Closing Warrant Agreement, between Virgin America Inc. and certain funds affiliated with or related to Cyrus Capital Partners, L.P.

10.46  

Form of Recapitalization Agreement among Virgin America Inc. and certain of its stockholders

10.47   Form of Note Purchase Agreement between Virgin America Inc. and Virgin Management Limited
10.48   Form of Letter of Credit Reimbursement Agreement between Virgin America Inc. and Virgin Holdings Limited
10.49   Form of Letter Agreement between Virgin America Inc. and certain affiliates of Virgin Group Holdings Limited
10.50   Form of Amended and Restated Virgin America Trade Mark License among Virgin America Inc., Virgin Aviation TM Limited and Virgin Enterprises Limited
14.1*   Form of Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
23.1**   Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, independent registered public accounting firm
23.2*   Consent of Latham & Watkins LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1)


Exhibit
No.

 

Description of Exhibit

24.1**   Power of Attorney

 

* To be filed by amendment.
** Previously filed.
+ Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
Confidential treatment has been requested for certain portions of this Exhibit pursuant to Rule 406 under the Securities Act, which portions are omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Exhibit 3.4

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.

(a Delaware corporation)


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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  ARTICLE I - CORPORATE OFFICES      1   
    1.1   REGISTERED OFFICE      1   
    1.2   OTHER OFFICES      1   
  ARTICLE II - MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS      1   
    2.1   PLACE OF MEETINGS      1   
    2.2   ANNUAL MEETING      1   
    2.3   SPECIAL MEETING      1   
    2.4   ADVANCE NOTICE PROCEDURES FOR BUSINESS BROUGHT BEFORE A MEETING      2   
    2.5   ADVANCE NOTICE PROCEDURES FOR NOMINATIONS OF DIRECTORS      6   
    2.6   NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETINGS      8   
    2.7   MANNER OF GIVING NOTICE; AFFIDAVIT OF NOTICE      9   
    2.8   QUORUM      9   
    2.9   ADJOURNED MEETING; NOTICE      9   
    2.10   CONDUCT OF BUSINESS      9   
    2.11   VOTING; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS      10   
    2.12   STOCKHOLDER ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT WITHOUT A MEETING      10   
    2.13   RECORD DATE FOR STOCKHOLDER NOTICE; VOTING; GIVING CONSENTS      10   
    2.14   PROXIES      11   
    2.15   LIST OF STOCKHOLDERS ENTITLED TO VOTE      11   
    2.16   INSPECTORS OF ELECTION      11   
  ARTICLE III - DIRECTORS      12   
    3.1   POWERS      12   
    3.2   NUMBER OF DIRECTORS      12   
    3.3   ELECTION, QUALIFICATION AND TERM OF OFFICE OF DIRECTORS      12   
    3.4   RESIGNATION AND VACANCIES      13   
    3.5   PLACE OF MEETINGS; MEETINGS BY TELEPHONE      13   
    3.6   REGULAR MEETINGS      13   
    3.7   SPECIAL MEETINGS; NOTICE      13   
    3.8   QUORUM      14   
    3.9   BOARD ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT WITHOUT A MEETING      14   
    3.10   FEES AND COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS      14   
    3.11   REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS      14   
  ARTICLE IV - COMMITTEES      15   
    4.1   COMMITTEES OF DIRECTORS      15   
    4.2   COMMITTEE MINUTES      15   
    4.3   MEETINGS AND ACTION OF COMMITTEES      15   
  ARTICLE V - OFFICERS      16   
    5.1   OFFICERS      16   
    5.2   APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS      16   

 

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    5.3   SUBORDINATE OFFICERS      16   
   

5.4

 

REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION OF OFFICERS

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5.5

 

VACANCIES IN OFFICES

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5.6

 

REPRESENTATION OF SHARES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS

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5.7

 

AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF OFFICERS

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5.8

 

LIMITATIONS ON NON-CITIZENS AS OFFICERS

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ARTICLE VI - RECORDS AND REPORTS

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6.1

 

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF RECORDS

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6.2

 

INSPECTION BY DIRECTORS

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ARTICLE VII - GENERAL MATTERS

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7.1

 

EXECUTION OF CORPORATE CONTRACTS AND INSTRUMENTS

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7.2

 

STOCK CERTIFICATES; PARTLY PAID SHARES

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7.3

 

SPECIAL DESIGNATION ON CERTIFICATES

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7.4

 

LOST CERTIFICATES

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7.5

 

CONSTRUCTION; DEFINITIONS

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7.6

 

DIVIDENDS

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7.7

 

FISCAL YEAR

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7.8

 

SEAL

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7.9

 

TRANSFER OF STOCK

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7.10

 

STOCK TRANSFER AGREEMENTS

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7.11

 

REGISTERED STOCKHOLDERS

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7.12

 

WAIVER OF NOTICE

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ARTICLE VIII - NOTICE BY ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION

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8.1

 

NOTICE BY ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION

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8.2

 

DEFINITION OF ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION

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ARTICLE IX - INDEMNIFICATION

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9.1

 

INDEMNIFICATION OF INDEMNITEES

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9.2

 

PREPAYMENT OF EXPENSES

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9.3

 

DETERMINATION; CLAIM

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9.4

 

NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS

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9.5

 

INSURANCE

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9.6

 

OTHER INDEMNIFICATION

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9.7

 

CONTINUATION OF INDEMNIFICATION

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ARTICLE X - LIMITATIONS OF OWNERSHIP BY NON-CITIZENS

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10.1

 

EQUITY SECURITIES

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10.2

 

NON-CITIZEN VOTING AND OWNERSHIP LIMITATIONS

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10.3

 

FOREIGN STOCK RECORD

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10.4

 

REGISTRATION OF SHARES

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10.5

 

CERTIFICATION OF SHARES

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ARTICLE XI - AMENDMENTS

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AMENDED AND RESTATED

BYLAWS OF

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.

 

 

ARTICLE I - CORPORATE OFFICES

1.1 REGISTERED OFFICE.

The registered office of Virgin America Inc. (the “ Corporation ”) shall be fixed in the Corporation’s certificate of incorporation, as the same may be amended from time to time (the “ certificate of incorporation ”).

1.2 OTHER OFFICES.

The Corporation’s board of directors (the “ Board ”) may at any time establish other offices at any place or places where the Corporation is qualified to do business.

ARTICLE II - MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

2.1 PLACE OF MEETINGS.

Meetings of stockholders shall be held at any place, within or outside the State of Delaware, designated by the Board. The Board may, in its sole discretion, determine that a meeting of stockholders shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held solely by means of remote communication as authorized by Section 211(a)(2) of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “ DGCL ”). In the absence of any such designation or determination, stockholders’ meetings shall be held at the Corporation’s principal executive office.

2.2 ANNUAL MEETING.

The Board shall designate the date and time of the annual meeting. At the annual meeting, directors shall be elected and other business properly brought before the meeting in accordance with Section 2.4 of this Article II may be transacted.

2.3 SPECIAL MEETING.

A special meeting of the stockholders may be called at any time by the Board, chairperson of the Board, chief executive officer or president (in the absence of a chief executive officer), but such special meetings may not be called by any other person or persons.

No business may be transacted at such special meeting other than the business specified in such notice to stockholders. Nothing contained in this paragraph of this Section 2.3 shall be construed as limiting, fixing, or affecting the time when a meeting of stockholders called by action of the Board may be held.


2.4 ADVANCE NOTICE PROCEDURES FOR BUSINESS BROUGHT BEFORE A MEETING.

(i) At an annual meeting of the stockholders, only such business shall be conducted as shall have been properly brought before the meeting. To be properly brought before an annual meeting, business must be (a) specified in a notice of meeting given by or at the direction of the Board, (b) if not specified in a notice of meeting, otherwise brought before the meeting by or at the direction of the Board or the chairperson of the Board, or (c) otherwise properly brought before the meeting by a stockholder present in person who (A)(1) was a beneficial owner of shares of the Corporation both at the time of giving the notice provided for in this Section 2.4 and at the time of the meeting, (2) is entitled to vote at the meeting and (3) has complied with this Section 2.4 in all applicable respects, or (B) properly made such proposal in accordance with Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder (as so amended and inclusive of such rules and regulations, the “ Exchange Act ”). The foregoing clause (c) shall be the exclusive means for a stockholder to propose business to be brought before an annual meeting of the stockholders. The only matters that may be brought before a special meeting are the matters specified in the notice of meeting given by or at the direction of the person calling the meeting pursuant to Section 2.3 of these bylaws, and stockholders shall not be permitted to propose business to be brought before a special meeting of the stockholders. For purposes of this Section 2.4, “present in person” shall mean that the stockholder proposing that the business be brought before the annual meeting of the Corporation, or, if the proposing stockholder is not an individual, a qualified representative of such proposing stockholder, appear at such annual meeting. A “qualified representative” of such proposing stockholder shall be, if such proposing stockholder is (x) a general or limited partnership, any general partner or person who functions as a general partner of the general or limited partnership or who controls the general or limited partnership, (y) a corporation or a limited liability company, any officer or person who functions as an officer of the corporation or limited liability company or any officer, director, general partner or person who functions as an officer, director or general partner of any entity ultimately in control of the corporation or limited liability company or (z) a trust, any trustee of such trust. Stockholders seeking to nominate persons for election to the Board must comply with Section 2.5 of these bylaws, and this Section 2.4 shall not be applicable to nominations except as expressly provided in Section 2.5 of these bylaws.

(ii) Without qualification, for business to be properly brought before an annual meeting by a stockholder, the stockholder must (a) provide Timely Notice (as defined below) thereof in writing and in proper form to the Secretary of the Corporation and (b) provide any updates or supplements to such notice at the times and in the forms required by this Section 2.4. To be timely, a stockholder’s notice must be delivered to, or mailed and received at, the principal executive offices of the Corporation not less than ninety (90) days nor more than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the one-year anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting; provided, however, that if the date of the annual meeting is more than thirty (30) days before or more than sixty (60) days after such anniversary date, notice by the stockholder to be timely must be so delivered, or mailed and received, not later than the ninetieth (90 th ) day prior to such annual meeting or, if later, the tenth (10 th ) day following the day on which public disclosure of the date of such annual meeting was first made (such notice within such time periods, “ Timely Notice ”). In no event shall any adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting or the announcement thereof commence a new time period for the giving of Timely Notice as described above.

 

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(iii) To be in proper form for purposes of this Section 2.4, a stockholder’s notice to the Secretary shall set forth:

(a) As to each Proposing Person (as defined below), (A) the name and address of such Proposing Person (including, if applicable, the name and address that appear on the Corporation’s books and records); and (B) the class or series and number of shares of the Corporation that are, directly or indirectly, owned of record or beneficially owned (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) by such Proposing Person, except that such Proposing Person shall in all events be deemed to beneficially own any shares of any class or series of the Corporation as to which such Proposing Person has a right to acquire beneficial ownership at any time in the future (the disclosures to be made pursuant to the foregoing clauses (A) and (B) are referred to as “ Stockholder Information ”);

(b) As to each Proposing Person, (A) the full notional amount of any securities that, directly or indirectly, underlie any “derivative security” (as such term is defined in Rule 16a-1(c) under the Exchange Act) that constitutes a “call equivalent position” (as such term is defined in Rule 16a-1(b) under the Exchange Act) (“ Synthetic Equity Position ”) and that is, directly or indirectly, held or maintained by such Proposing Person with respect to any shares of any class or series of shares of the Corporation; provided that, for the purposes of the definition of “Synthetic Equity Position,” the term “derivative security” shall also include any security or instrument that would not otherwise constitute a “derivative security” as a result of any feature that would make any conversion, exercise or similar right or privilege of such security or instrument becoming determinable only at some future date or upon the happening of a future occurrence, in which case the determination of the amount of securities into which such security or instrument would be convertible or exercisable shall be made assuming that such security or instrument is immediately convertible or exercisable at the time of such determination; and, provided , further , that any Proposing Person satisfying the requirements of Rule 13d-1(b)(1) under the Exchange Act (other than a Proposing Person that so satisfies Rule 13d-1(b)(1) under the Exchange Act solely by reason of Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E)) shall not be deemed to hold or maintain the notional amount of any securities that underlie a Synthetic Equity Position held by such Proposing Person as a hedge with respect to a bona fide derivatives trade or position of such Proposing Person arising in the ordinary course of such Proposing Person’s business as a derivatives dealer, (B) any rights to dividends on the shares of any class or series of shares of the Corporation owned beneficially by such Proposing Person that are separated or separable from the underlying shares of the Corporation, (C)(x) if such Proposing Person is (i) a general or limited partnership, syndicate or other group, the identity of each general partner and each person who functions as a general partner of the general or limited partnership, each member of the syndicate or group and each person controlling the general partner or member, (ii) a corporation or a limited liability company, the identity of each officer and each person who functions as an officer of the corporation or limited liability company, each person controlling the corporation or limited liability company and each officer, director, general partner and person who functions as an officer, director or general partner of any entity ultimately in control of the corporation or limited liability company or (iii) a trust, any trustee of such trust (each such person or persons set forth in the preceding clauses (i), (ii) and (iii), a “ Responsible Person ”), any fiduciary duties owed by such Responsible Person to the equity holders or other beneficiaries of such Proposing Person and any material interests or relationships of such Responsible Person that are not shared generally by other record or beneficial holders of the shares of any class or series of the Corporation and that reasonably could have influenced the decision of such Proposing Person to propose such business to be brought before the meeting, and (y) if such Proposing Person is a natural person, any material interests or relationships of such

 

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natural person that are not shared generally by other record or beneficial holders of the shares of any class or series of the Corporation and that reasonably could have influenced the decision of such Proposing Person to propose such business to be brought before the meeting, (D) any material shares or any Synthetic Equity Position in any principal competitor of the Corporation in any principal industry of the Corporation held by such Proposing Persons, (E) a summary of any material discussions regarding the business proposed to be brought before the meeting (x) between or among any of the Proposing Persons or (y) between or among any Proposing Person and any other record or beneficial holder of the shares of any class or series of the Corporation (including their names), (F) any material pending or threatened legal proceeding in which such Proposing Person is a party or material participant involving the Corporation or any of its officers or directors, or any affiliate of the Corporation, (G) any other material relationship between such Proposing Person, on the one hand, and the Corporation, any affiliate of the Corporation or any principal competitor of the Corporation, on the other hand, (H) any direct or indirect material interest in any material contract or agreement of such Proposing Person with the Corporation, any affiliate of the Corporation or any principal competitor of the Corporation (including, in any such case, any employment agreement, collective bargaining agreement or consulting agreement) and (I) any other information relating to such Proposing Person that would be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement or other filing required to be made in connection with solicitations of proxies or consents by such Proposing Person in support of the business proposed to be brought before the meeting pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act (the disclosures to be made pursuant to the foregoing clauses (A) through (I) are referred to as “ Disclosable Interests ”); provided , however , that Disclosable Interests shall not include any such disclosures with respect to the ordinary course business activities of any broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee who is a Proposing Person solely as a result of being the stockholder directed to prepare and submit the notice required by these bylaws on behalf of a beneficial owner; and

(c) As to each item of business that the stockholder proposes to bring before the annual meeting, (A) a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the annual meeting, the reasons for conducting such business at the annual meeting and any material interest in such business of each Proposing Person, (B) the text of the proposal or business (including the text of any resolutions proposed for consideration and in the event that such business includes a proposal to amend the bylaws of the Corporation, the language of the proposed amendment), (C) a reasonably detailed description of all agreements, arrangements and understandings between or among any of the Proposing Persons or between or among any Proposing Person and any other person or entity (including their names) in connection with the proposal of such business by such stockholder and (D) any other information relating to such item of business that would be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement or other filing required to be made in connection with solicitations of proxies in support of the business proposed to be brought before the meeting pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act; provided , however , that the disclosures required by this Section 2.4(iii) shall not include any disclosures with respect to any broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee who is a Proposing Person solely as a result of being the stockholder directed to prepare and submit the notice required by these bylaws on behalf of a beneficial owner.

 

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(iv) For purposes of this Section 2.4, the term “ Proposing Person ” shall mean (a) the stockholder providing the notice of business proposed to be brought before an annual meeting, (b) the beneficial owner or beneficial owners, if different, on whose behalf the notice of the business proposed to be brought before the annual meeting is made, (c) any participant (as defined in paragraphs (a)(ii)-(vi) of Instruction 3 to Item 4 of Schedule 14A) with such stockholder in such solicitation or associate (within the meaning of Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act for the purposes of these bylaws) of such stockholder or beneficial owner and (d) any other person with whom such stockholder or such beneficial owner (or any of their respective associates or other participants in such solicitation) is Acting in Concert. A person shall be deemed to be “ Acting in Concert ” with another person for purposes of these bylaws if such person knowingly acts (whether or not pursuant to an express agreement, arrangement or understanding) in concert or in parallel with, or towards a common goal with such other person, relating to changing or influencing the control of the Corporation or in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, where (A) each person is conscious of the other person’s conduct, and this awareness is an element in their decision-making processes, and (B) at least one additional factor suggests that such persons intend to act in concert or in parallel, which such additional factors may include, without limitation, exchanging information (whether publicly or privately), attending meetings, conducting discussions or making or soliciting invitations to act in concert or in parallel; provided, that a person shall not be deemed to be Acting in Concert with any other person solely as a result of the solicitation or receipt of (1) revocable proxies or consents from such other person in response to a solicitation made pursuant to, and in accordance with, Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act by way of a proxy or consent solicitation statement filed on Schedule 14A or (2) tenders of securities from such other person in a public tender or exchange offer made pursuant to, and in accordance with, Section 14(d) of the Exchange Act by means of a tender offer statement filed on Schedule TO. A person Acting in Concert with another person shall be deemed to be Acting in Concert with any third party who is also Acting in Concert with such other person.

(v) A Proposing Person shall update and supplement its notice to the Corporation of its intent to propose business at an annual meeting, if necessary, so that the information provided or required to be provided in such notice pursuant to this Section 2.4 shall be true and correct as of the record date for notice of the meeting and as of the date that is ten (10) business days prior to the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof, and such update and supplement shall be delivered to, or mailed and received by, the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not later than five (5) business days after the record date for notice of the meeting (in the case of the update and supplement required to be made as of such record date), and not later than eight (8) business days prior to the date for the meeting or, if practicable, any adjournment or postponement thereof (and, if not practicable, on the first practicable date prior to the date to which the meeting has been adjourned or postponed) (in the case of the update and supplement required to be made as of ten (10) business days prior to the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof).

(vi) Notwithstanding anything in these bylaws to the contrary, no business shall be conducted at an annual meeting that is not properly brought before the meeting in accordance with this Section 2.4. The presiding officer of the meeting shall, if the facts warrant, determine that the business was not properly brought before the meeting in accordance with this Section 2.4, and if he or she should so determine, he or she shall so declare to the meeting and any such business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted.

(vii) This Section 2.4 is expressly intended to apply to any business proposed to be brought before an annual meeting of stockholders, other than any proposal made in accordance with Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act and included in the Corporation’s proxy statement. In addition to the requirements of this Section 2.4 with respect to any business proposed to be brought before an annual meeting, each

 

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Proposing Person shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Exchange Act with respect to any such business. Nothing in this Section 2.4 shall be deemed to affect the rights of stockholders to request inclusion of proposals in the Corporation’s proxy statement pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act.

(viii) For purposes of these bylaws, “ public disclosure ” shall mean disclosure in a press release reported by a national news service or in a document publicly filed by the Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Sections 13, 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act.

2.5 ADVANCE NOTICE PROCEDURES FOR NOMINATIONS OF DIRECTORS.

(i) Nominations of any person for election to the Board at an annual meeting or at a special meeting (but only if the election of directors is a matter specified in the notice of meeting given by or at the direction of the person calling such special meeting) may be made at such meeting only (a) by or at the direction of the Board, including by any committee or persons authorized to do so by the Board or these bylaws, or (b) by a stockholder present in person (A) who was a beneficial owner of shares of the Corporation both at the time of giving the notice provided for in this Section 2.5 and at the time of the meeting, (B) is entitled to vote at the meeting and (C) has complied with this Section 2.5 as to such notice and nomination. The foregoing clause (b) shall be the exclusive means for a stockholder to make any nomination of a person or persons for election to the Board at an annual meeting or special meeting. For purposes of this Section 2.5, “present in person” shall mean that the stockholder proposing that the business be brought before the meeting of the Corporation, or, if the proposing stockholder is not an individual, a qualified representative of such stockholder, appear at such meeting. A “qualified representative” of such proposing stockholder shall be, if such proposing stockholder is (x) a general or limited partnership, any general partner or person who functions as a general partner of the general or limited partnership or who controls the general or limited partnership, (y) a corporation or a limited liability company, any officer or person who functions as an officer of the corporation or limited liability company or any officer, director, general partner or person who functions as an officer, director or general partner of any entity ultimately in control of the corporation or limited liability company or (z) a trust, any trustee of such trust.

(ii) Without qualification, for a stockholder to make any nomination of a person or persons for election to the Board at an annual meeting, the stockholder must (a) provide Timely Notice (as defined in Section 2.4(ii) of these bylaws) thereof in writing and in proper form to the Secretary of the Corporation, (b) provide the information with respect to such stockholder and its proposed nominee as required by this Section 2.5, and (c) provide any updates or supplements to such notice at the times and in the forms required by this Section 2.5. Without qualification, if the election of directors is a matter specified in the notice of meeting given by or at the direction of the person calling such special meeting, then for a stockholder to make any nomination of a person or persons for election to the Board at a special meeting, the stockholder must (a) provide timely notice thereof in writing and in proper form to the Secretary of the Corporation at the principal executive offices of the Corporation, (b) provide the information with respect to such stockholder and its proposed nominee as required by this Section 2.5, and (c) provide any updates or supplements to such notice at the times and in the forms required by this Section 2.5. To be timely, a stockholder’s notice for nominations to be made at a special meeting must be delivered to, or mailed and received at, the principal executive offices of the Corporation not earlier than the one hundred twentieth (120 th ) day prior to such special meeting and not later than the ninetieth (90 th ) day prior to such special meeting or, if later, the tenth (10 th ) day following the day on which public disclosure (as defined in Section 2.4(ix) of these bylaws) of the date of such special meeting was first made. In no event shall any adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting or special meeting or the announcement thereof commence a new time period for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described above.

 

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(iii) To be in proper form for purposes of this Section 2.5, a stockholder’s notice to the Secretary shall set forth:

(a) As to each Nominating Person (as defined below), the Stockholder Information (as defined in Section 2.4(iii)(a) of these bylaws) except that for purposes of this Section 2.5, the term “Nominating Person” shall be substituted for the term “Proposing Person” in all places it appears in Section 2.4(iii)(a);

(b) As to each Nominating Person, any Disclosable Interests (as defined in Section 2.4(iii)(b), except that for purposes of this Section 2.5 the term “Nominating Person” shall be substituted for the term “Proposing Person” in all places it appears in Section 2.4(iii)(b) and the disclosure with respect to the business to be brought before the meeting in Section 2.4(iii)(b) shall be made with respect to the election of directors at the meeting);

(c) As to each person whom a Nominating Person proposes to nominate for election as a director, (A) all information with respect to such proposed nominee that would be required to be set forth in a stockholder’s notice pursuant to this Section 2.5 if such proposed nominee were a Nominating Person, (B) all information relating to such proposed nominee that is required to be disclosed in a proxy statement or other filings required to be made in connection with solicitations of proxies for election of directors in a contested election pursuant to Section 14(a) under the Exchange Act (including such proposed nominee’s written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected), (C) a description of any direct or indirect material interest in any material contract or agreement between or among any Nominating Person, on the one hand, and each proposed nominee or his or her respective associates or any other participants in such solicitation, on the other hand, including, without limitation, all information that would be required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404 under Regulation S-K if such Nominating Person were the “registrant” for purposes of such rule and the proposed nominee were a director or executive officer of such registrant (the disclosures to be made pursuant to the foregoing clauses (A) through (C) are referred to as “ Nominee Information ”), and (D) a completed and signed questionnaire, representation and agreement as provided in Section 2.5(vi); and

(d) The Corporation may require any proposed nominee to furnish such other information (A) as may reasonably be required by the Corporation to determine the eligibility of such proposed nominee to serve as an independent director of the Corporation in accordance with the Corporation’s Corporate Governance Guidelines or (B) that could be material to a reasonable stockholder’s understanding of the independence or lack of independence of such proposed nominee.

(iv) For purposes of this Section 2.5, the term “ Nominating Person ” shall mean (a) the stockholder providing the notice of the nomination proposed to be made at the meeting, (b) the beneficial owner or beneficial owners, if different, on whose behalf the notice of the nomination proposed to be made at the meeting is made and (c) any associate of such stockholder or beneficial owner or any other participant in such solicitation.

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be provided in such notice pursuant to this Section 2.5 shall be true and correct as of the record date for notice of the meeting and as of the date that is ten (10) business days prior to the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof, and such update and supplement shall be delivered to, or mailed and received by, the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not later than five (5) business days after the record date for notice of the meeting (in the case of the update and supplement required to be made as of such record date), and not later than eight (8) business days prior to the date for the meeting or, if practicable, any adjournment or postponement thereof (and, if not practicable, on the first practicable date prior to the date to which the meeting has been adjourned or postponed) (in the case of the update and supplement required to be made as of ten (10) business days prior to the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof).

(vi) To be eligible to be a nominee for election as a director of the Corporation at an annual or special meeting, the proposed nominee must be nominated in the manner prescribed in Section 2.5 and must deliver (in accordance with the time period prescribed for delivery in a notice to such proposed nominee given by or on behalf of the Board), to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation, (a) a completed written questionnaire (in a form provided by the Corporation) with respect to the background, qualifications, stock ownership and independence of such proposed nominee and (b) a written representation and agreement (in form provided by the Corporation) that such proposed nominee (A) is not and, if elected as a director during his or her term of office, will not become a party to (1) any agreement, arrangement or understanding with, and has not given and will not give any commitment or assurance to, any person or entity as to how such proposed nominee, if elected as a director of the Corporation, will act or vote on any issue or question (a “ Voting Commitment ”) or (2) any Voting Commitment that could limit or interfere with such proposed nominee’s ability to comply, if elected as a director of the Corporation, with such proposed nominee’s fiduciary duties under applicable law, (B) is not, and will not become a party to, any agreement, arrangement or understanding with any person or entity other than the Corporation with respect to any direct or indirect compensation or reimbursement for service as a director and (C) if elected as a director of the Corporation, will comply with all applicable corporate governance, conflict of interest, confidentiality, stock ownership and trading and other policies and guidelines of the Corporation applicable to directors and in effect during such person’s term in office as a director (and, if requested by any proposed nominee, the Secretary of the Corporation shall provide to such proposed nominee all such policies and guidelines then in effect).

(vii) In addition to the requirements of this Section 2.5 with respect to any nomination proposed to be made at a meeting, each Proposing Person shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Exchange Act with respect to any such nominations.

(viii) No proposed nominee shall be eligible for nomination as a director of the Corporation unless such proposed nominee and the Nominating Person seeking to place such proposed nominee’s name in nomination have complied with this Section 2.5, as applicable. The presiding officer at the meeting shall, if the facts warrant, determine that a nomination was not properly made in accordance with this Section 2.5, and if he or she should so determine, he or she shall so declare such determination to the meeting, the defective nomination shall be disregarded and any ballots cast for the proposed nominee in question (but in the case of any form of ballot listing other qualified nominees, only the ballots case for the nominee in question) shall be void and of no force or effect.

2.6 NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETINGS.

Unless otherwise provided by law, the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, the notice of any meeting of stockholders shall be sent or otherwise given in accordance with either Section 2.7 or Section 8.1

 

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of these bylaws not less than ten (10) nor more than sixty (60) days before the date of the meeting to each stockholder entitled to vote at such meeting. The notice shall specify the place, if any, date and hour of the meeting, the means of remote communication, if any, by which stockholders and proxy holders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting, and, in the case of a special meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called.

2.7 MANNER OF GIVING NOTICE; AFFIDAVIT OF NOTICE.

Notice of any meeting of stockholders shall be deemed given:

(i) if mailed, when deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, directed to the stockholder at his or her address as it appears on the Corporation’s records; or

(ii) if electronically transmitted as provided in Section 8.1 of these bylaws.

An affidavit of the secretary or an assistant secretary of the Corporation or of the transfer agent or any other agent of the Corporation that the notice has been given by mail or by a form of electronic transmission, as applicable, shall, in the absence of fraud, be prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein.

2.8 QUORUM.

Unless otherwise provided by law, the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, the holders of a majority in voting power of the stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote, present in person, or by remote communication, if applicable, or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at all meetings of the stockholders. If, however, a quorum is not present or represented at any meeting of the stockholders, then either (i) the chairperson of the meeting or (ii) a majority in voting power of the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, present in person, or by remote communication, if applicable, or represented by proxy, shall have power to adjourn the meeting from time to time in the manner provided in Section 2.9 of these bylaws until a quorum is present or represented. At such adjourned meeting at which a quorum is present or represented, any business may be transacted that might have been transacted at the meeting as originally noticed.

2.9 ADJOURNED MEETING; NOTICE.

When a meeting is adjourned to another time or place, unless these bylaws otherwise require, notice need not be given of the adjourned meeting if the time, place, if any, thereof, and the means of remote communications, if any, by which stockholders and proxy holders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such adjourned meeting are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. At the adjourned meeting, the Corporation may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. If the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days, or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, a notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting.

2.10 CONDUCT OF BUSINESS.

The chairperson of any meeting of stockholders shall determine the order of business and the procedure at the meeting, including such regulation of the manner of voting and the conduct of business.

 

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2.11 VOTING; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.

The stockholders entitled to vote at any meeting of stockholders shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.13 of these bylaws, subject to Section 217 (relating to voting rights of fiduciaries, pledgors and joint owners of stock) and Section 218 (relating to voting trusts and other voting agreements) of the DGCL.

Except as may be otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, each stockholder shall be entitled to one (1) vote for each share of capital stock held by such stockholder.

At all duly called or convened meetings of stockholders, at which a quorum is present, for the election of directors, a plurality of the votes cast shall be sufficient to elect a director. Except as otherwise provided by the certificate of incorporation, these bylaws, the rules or regulations of any stock exchange applicable to the Corporation, or applicable law or pursuant to any regulation applicable to the Corporation or its securities, all other elections and questions presented to the stockholders at a duly called or convened meeting, at which a quorum is present, shall be decided by the majority of the votes cast affirmatively or negatively (excluding abstentions) and shall be valid and binding upon the Corporation.

2.12 STOCKHOLDER ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT WITHOUT A MEETING.

Subject to the rights of the holders of the shares of any series of Preferred Stock or any other class of stock or series thereof having a preference over the Common Stock as to dividends or upon liquidation, any action required or permitted to be taken by the stockholders of the Corporation must be effected at a duly called annual or special meeting of stockholders of the Corporation or by a consent or consents, in writing or in electronic transmission or transmissions, setting forth the actions so taken, and executed by all of the holders of outstanding stock that would be entitled to vote on such action at a properly called meeting, in lieu of a meeting by such stockholders.

2.13 RECORD DATE FOR STOCKHOLDER NOTICE; VOTING; GIVING CONSENTS.

In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof, or entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights, or entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board may fix, in advance, a record date, which record date shall not precede the date on which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted and which shall not be more than sixty (60) nor less than ten (10) days before the date of such meeting, nor more than sixty (60) days prior to any other such action.

If the Board does not so fix a record date:

(i) The record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held.

(ii) The record date for determining stockholders for any other purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board adopts the resolution relating thereto.

 

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A determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting; provided, however , that the Board may fix a new record date for the adjourned meeting.

2.14 PROXIES.

Each stockholder entitled to vote at a meeting of stockholders may authorize another person or persons to act for such stockholder by proxy authorized by an instrument in writing or by a transmission permitted by law filed in accordance with the procedure established for the meeting, but no such proxy shall be voted or acted upon after three (3) years from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period. The revocability of a proxy that states on its face that it is irrevocable shall be governed by the provisions of Section 212 of the DGCL. A proxy may be in the form of a telegram, cablegram or other means of electronic transmission which sets forth or is submitted with information from which it can be determined that the telegram, cablegram or other means of electronic transmission was authorized by the stockholder.

2.15 LIST OF STOCKHOLDERS ENTITLED TO VOTE.

The officer who has charge of the stock ledger of the Corporation shall prepare and make, at least ten (10) days before every meeting of stockholders, a complete list of the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in alphabetical order, and showing the address of each stockholder and the number of shares registered in the name of each stockholder. The Corporation shall not be required to include electronic mail addresses or other electronic contact information on such list. Such list shall be open to the examination of any stockholder, for any purpose germane to the meeting for a period of at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting: (i) on a reasonably accessible electronic network, provided that the information required to gain access to such list is provided with the notice of the meeting, or (ii) during ordinary business hours, at the Corporation’s principal executive office. In the event that the Corporation determines to make the list available on an electronic network, the Corporation may take reasonable steps to ensure that such information is available only to stockholders of the Corporation. If the meeting is to be held at a place, then the list shall be produced and kept at the time and place of the meeting during the whole time thereof, and may be inspected by any stockholder who is present. If the meeting is to be held solely by means of remote communication, then the list shall also be open to the examination of any stockholder during the whole time of the meeting on a reasonably accessible electronic network, and the information required to access such list shall be provided with the notice of the meeting. Such list shall presumptively determine the identity of the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting and the number of shares held by each of them.

2.16 INSPECTORS OF ELECTION.

Before any meeting of stockholders, the Board shall appoint an inspector or inspectors of election to act at the meeting or its adjournment and make a written report thereof. The number of inspectors shall be either one (1) or three (3). If any person appointed as inspector fails to appear or fails or refuses to act, then the chairperson of the meeting may, and upon the request of any stockholder or a stockholder’s proxy shall, appoint a person to fill that vacancy.

Such inspectors shall:

(i) determine the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each, the number of shares represented at the meeting, the existence of a quorum, and the authenticity, validity, and effect of proxies;

 

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(ii) receive votes or ballots;

(iii) hear and determine all challenges and questions in any way arising in connection with the right to vote;

(iv) count and tabulate all votes;

(v) determine when the polls shall close;

(vi) determine the result; and

(vii) do any other acts that may be proper to conduct the election or vote with fairness to all stockholders.

The inspectors of election shall perform their duties impartially, in good faith, to the best of their ability and as expeditiously as is practical. If there are three (3) inspectors of election, the decision, act or certificate of a majority is effective in all respects as the decision, act or certificate of all. Any report or certificate made by the inspectors of election is prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein.

ARTICLE III - DIRECTORS

3.1 POWERS.

Subject to the provisions of the DGCL and any limitations in the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws relating to action required to be approved by the stockholders or by the outstanding shares, the business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the direction of the Board.

3.2 NUMBER OF DIRECTORS.

The authorized number of directors shall be determined from time to time by one or more resolutions adopted from time to time by a vote of the total number of directors of the Corporation, as set Section 3.2, that the Corporation would have if there were no vacancies, provided the Board shall consist of at least one (1) member. No reduction of the authorized number of directors shall have the effect of removing any director before that director’s term of office expires.

3.3 ELECTION, QUALIFICATION AND TERM OF OFFICE OF DIRECTORS.

Except as provided in Section 3.4 of these bylaws, each director, including a director elected to fill a vacancy, shall hold office until the expiration of the term for which elected and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified or until such director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. Directors need not be stockholders unless so required by the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws. The certificate of incorporation or these bylaws may prescribe other qualifications for directors. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in these bylaws, the number of Non-Citizens (as defined in Article X below) who can hold office shall at no time exceed the limitations provided under the Act (which, as of the effective time of these bylaws and for informational purposes only, is one-third (1/3) of the total number of officers then holding office).

 

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If so provided in the certificate of incorporation, the directors of the Corporation shall be divided into three (3) classes.

3.4 RESIGNATION AND VACANCIES.

Any director may resign at any time upon notice given in writing or by electronic transmission to the Corporation. When one or more directors so resigns and the resignation is effective at a future date, a majority of the directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall hold office as provided in this section in the filling of other vacancies.

Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors shall, unless the Board determines by resolution that any such vacancies or newly created directorships shall be filled by stockholders, be filled only by a majority of the directors then in office, although less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director. Any director elected in accordance with the preceding sentence shall hold office for the remainder of the full term of the director for which the vacancy was created or occurred and until such director’s successor shall have been elected and qualified. A vacancy in the Board of Directors shall be deemed to exist under these bylaws in the case of the death, removal or resignation of any director.

3.5 PLACE OF MEETINGS; MEETINGS BY TELEPHONE.

The Board may hold meetings, both regular and special, either within or outside the State of Delaware.

Unless otherwise restricted by the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, members of the Board, or any committee designated by the Board, may participate in a meeting of the Board, or any committee, by means of conference telephone or other communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and such participation in a meeting pursuant to this bylaw shall constitute presence in person at the meeting.

3.6 REGULAR MEETINGS.

Regular meetings of the Board may be held without notice at such time and at such place as shall from time to time be determined by the Board.

3.7 SPECIAL MEETINGS; NOTICE.

Special meetings of the Board for any purpose or purposes may be called at any time by the chairperson of the Board, the chief executive officer, the president, the secretary or a majority of the authorized number of directors.

Notice of the time and place of special meetings shall be:

(i) delivered personally by hand, by courier or by telephone;

 

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(ii) sent by United States first-class mail, postage prepaid;

(iii) sent by facsimile; or

(iv) sent by electronic mail,

directed to each director at that director’s address, telephone number, facsimile number or electronic mail address, as the case may be, as shown on the Corporation’s records.

If the notice is (i) delivered personally by hand, by courier or by telephone, (ii) sent by facsimile or (iii) sent by electronic mail, it shall be delivered or sent at least twenty-four (24) hours before the time of the holding of the meeting. If the notice is sent by United States mail, it shall be deposited in the United States mail at least four (4) days before the time of the holding of the meeting. Any oral notice may be communicated to the director. The notice need not specify the place of the meeting (if the meeting is to be held at the Corporation’s principal executive office) nor the purpose of the meeting.

3.8 QUORUM.

At all meetings of the Board, a majority of the authorized number of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The vote of a majority of the directors present at any meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board, except as may be otherwise specifically provided by statute, the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws. If a quorum is not present at any meeting of the Board, then the directors present thereat may adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum is present.

A meeting at which a quorum is initially present may continue to transact business notwithstanding the withdrawal of directors, if any action taken is approved by at least a majority of the required quorum for that meeting.

3.9 BOARD ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT WITHOUT A MEETING.

Unless otherwise restricted by the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board, or of any committee thereof, may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board or committee, as the case may be, consent thereto in writing or by electronic transmission and the writing or writings or electronic transmission or transmissions are filed with the minutes of proceedings of the Board or committee. Such filing shall be in paper form if the minutes are maintained in paper form and shall be in electronic form if the minutes are maintained in electronic form.

3.10 FEES AND COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS.

Unless otherwise restricted by the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, the Board shall have the authority to fix the compensation of directors.

3.11 REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS.

Except as otherwise provided by the DGCL, the Board of Directors or any individual director may be removed from office at any time with cause by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the voting power of all the then outstanding shares of voting stock of the Corporation entitled to vote at an election of directors (the “ Voting Stock ”).

 

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No reduction of the authorized number of directors shall have the effect of removing any director prior to the expiration of such director’s term of office.

ARTICLE IV - COMMITTEES

4.1 COMMITTEES OF DIRECTORS.

The Board may designate one (1) or more committees, each committee to consist of one (1) or more of the directors of the Corporation. The Board may designate one (1) or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. In the absence or disqualification of a member of a committee, the member or members thereof present at any meeting and not disqualified from voting, whether or not such member or members constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint another member of the Board to act at the meeting in the place of any such absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the Board or in these bylaws, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers that may require it; but no such committee shall have the power or authority to (i) approve or adopt, or recommend to the stockholders, any action or matter expressly required by the DGCL to be submitted to stockholders for approval, or (ii) adopt, amend or repeal any bylaw of the Corporation. At least two-thirds (2/3) of the members of each committee of the Board shall be comprised of individuals who meet the definition of “a citizen of the United States,” as defined by the Transportation Act 49 U.S.C § 40102 or as subsequently amended or interpreted by the Department of Transportation; provided, however, that if a committee of the Board has one (1) member, such member shall be a “a citizen of the United States,” as defined immediately above. In addition, no director that is appointed by or serves as an officer, director, employee, agent, or other representative of Virgin Group Holdings Limited or any of its affiliates (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) may be: (i) a member of the compensation committee of the Board without the prior written approval of the U.S. Department of Transportation; or (ii) a member of the audit, compensation or nominating and corporate governance committee of the Board if the director is prohibited from serving as a member of the respective Board committee due to the applicable committee independence requirements of the NASDAQ Stock Market listing rules.

4.2 COMMITTEE MINUTES.

Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and report the same to the Board when required.

4.3 MEETINGS AND ACTION OF COMMITTEES.

Meetings and actions of committees shall be governed by, and held and taken in accordance with, the provisions of:

(i) Section 3.5 (place of meetings and meetings by telephone);

(ii) Section 3.6 (regular meetings);

 

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(iii) Section 3.7 (special meetings and notice);

(iv) Section 3.8 (quorum);

(v) Section 7.12 (waiver of notice); and

(vi) Section 3.9 (action without a meeting),

with such changes in the context of those bylaws as are necessary to substitute the committee and its members for the Board and its members. However :

(i) the time of regular meetings of committees may be determined either by resolution of the Board or by resolution of the committee;

(ii) special meetings of committees may also be called by resolution of the Board; and

(iii) notice of special meetings of committees shall also be given to all alternate members, who shall have the right to attend all meetings of the committee. The Board may adopt rules for the governance of any committee not inconsistent with the provisions of these bylaws.

ARTICLE V - OFFICERS

5.1 OFFICERS.

The officers of the Corporation shall be a president and a secretary. The Corporation may also have, at the discretion of the Board, a chairperson of the Board, a vice chairperson of the Board, a chief executive officer, a chief financial officer, a treasurer, one or more senior vice presidents, one or more vice presidents, one or more assistant treasurers, one or more assistant secretaries, and any such other officers as may be appointed in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws. Any number of offices may be held by the same person.

5.2 APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS.

The Board shall appoint the officers of the Corporation, except such officers as may be appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.3 of these bylaws, subject to the rights, if any, of an officer under any contract of employment.

5.3 SUBORDINATE OFFICERS.

The Board may appoint, or empower the chief executive officer or, in the absence of a chief executive officer, the president, to appoint, such other officers and agents as the business of the Corporation may require. Each of such officers and agents shall hold office for such period, have such authority, and perform such duties as are provided in these bylaws or as the Board may from time to time determine.

 

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5.4 REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION OF OFFICERS.

Subject to the rights, if any, of an officer under any contract of employment, any officer may be removed, either with or without cause, by an affirmative vote of the majority of the Board or by any officer upon whom such power of removal may be conferred by the Board.

Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Corporation. Any resignation shall take effect at the date of the receipt of that notice or at any later time specified in that notice. Unless otherwise specified in the notice of resignation, the acceptance of the resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Any resignation is without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the Corporation under any contract to which the officer is a party.

5.5 VACANCIES IN OFFICES.

Any vacancy occurring in any office of the Corporation shall be filled by the Board or as provided in Section 5.2.

5.6 REPRESENTATION OF SHARES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS.

The chairperson of the Board, the president, any senior vice president, vice president, the treasurer, the secretary or assistant secretary of this Corporation, or any other person authorized by the Board, is authorized to vote, represent and exercise on behalf of this Corporation all rights incident to any and all shares of any other corporation or corporations held in the name of this Corporation. The authority granted herein may be exercised either by such person directly or by any other person authorized to do so by proxy or power of attorney duly executed by such person having the authority.

5.7 AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF OFFICERS.

All officers of the Corporation shall respectively have such authority and perform such duties in the management of the business of the Corporation as may be designated from time to time by the Board or the stockholders and, to the extent not so provided, as generally pertain to their respective offices, subject to the control of the Board.

5.8 LIMITATIONS ON NON-CITIZENS AS OFFICERS.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in these bylaws, (a) the number of Non-Citizens (as defined in Section 10.2) who can serve as officers shall at no time exceed the limitations provided under the Act which, as of the effective time of these bylaws and for informational purposes only, is one-third (1/3) of the total number of officers then holding office) and (b) the President shall not be a Non-Citizen for so long as proscribed by the Act.

ARTICLE VI - RECORDS AND REPORTS

6.1 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF RECORDS.

The Corporation shall, either at its principal executive office or at such place or places as designated by the Board, keep a record of its stockholders listing their names and addresses and the number and class of shares held by each stockholder, a copy of these bylaws as amended to date, accounting books and other records.

 

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Any stockholder of record, in person or by attorney or other agent, shall, upon written demand under oath stating the purpose thereof, have the right during the usual hours for business to inspect for any proper purpose the Corporation’s stock ledger, a list of its stockholders, and its other books and records and to make copies or extracts therefrom. A proper purpose shall mean a purpose reasonably related to such person’s interest as a stockholder. In every instance where an attorney or other agent is the person who seeks the right to inspection, the demand under oath shall be accompanied by a power of attorney or such other writing that authorizes the attorney or other agent so to act on behalf of the stockholder. The demand under oath shall be directed to the Corporation at its registered office in Delaware or at its principal executive office.

6.2 INSPECTION BY DIRECTORS.

Any director shall have the right to examine the Corporation’s stock ledger, a list of its stockholders, and its other books and records for a purpose reasonably related to his or her position as a director. The Court of Chancery is hereby vested with the exclusive jurisdiction to determine whether a director is entitled to the inspection sought.

ARTICLE VII - GENERAL MATTERS

7.1 EXECUTION OF CORPORATE CONTRACTS AND INSTRUMENTS.

The Board, except as otherwise provided in these bylaws, may authorize any officer or officers, or agent or agents, to enter into any contract or execute any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation; such authority may be general or confined to specific instances. Unless so authorized or ratified by the Board or within the agency power of an officer, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the Corporation by any contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable for any purpose or for any amount.

7.2 STOCK CERTIFICATES; PARTLY PAID SHARES.

The shares of the Corporation shall be represented by certificates or shall be uncertificated. Certificates for the shares of stock, if any, shall be in such form as is consistent with the certificate of incorporation and applicable law. Every holder of stock represented by a certificate shall be entitled to have a certificate signed by, or in the name of the Corporation by the chairperson or vice-chairperson of the Board, or the president or vice-president, and by the treasurer or an assistant treasurer, or the secretary or an assistant secretary of the Corporation representing the number of shares registered in certificate form. Any or all of the signatures on the certificate may be a facsimile or electronic signature. In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon a certificate has ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if he were such officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

The Corporation may issue the whole or any part of its shares as partly paid and subject to call for the remainder of the consideration to be paid therefor. Upon the face or back of each stock certificate issued to represent any such partly paid shares, upon the books and records of the Corporation in the case of uncertificated partly paid shares, the total amount of the consideration to be paid therefor and the amount paid

 

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thereon shall be stated. Upon the declaration of any dividend on fully paid shares, the Corporation shall declare a dividend upon partly paid shares of the same class, but only upon the basis of the percentage of the consideration actually paid thereon.

7.3 SPECIAL DESIGNATION ON CERTIFICATES.

If the Corporation is authorized to issue more than one class of stock or more than one series of any class, then the powers, the designations, the preferences and the relative, participating, optional or other special rights of each class of stock or series thereof and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions of such preferences and/or rights shall be set forth in full or summarized on the face or back of the certificate that the Corporation shall issue to represent such class or series of stock; provided, however , that, except as otherwise provided in Section 202 of the DGCL, in lieu of the foregoing requirements, there may be set forth on the face or back of the certificate that the Corporation shall issue to represent such class or series of stock a statement that the Corporation will furnish without charge to each stockholder who so requests the powers, the designations, the preferences and the relative, participating, optional or other special rights of each class of stock or series thereof and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions of such preferences and/or rights.

7.4 LOST CERTIFICATES.

Except as provided in this Section 7.4, no new certificates for shares shall be issued to replace a previously issued certificate unless the latter is surrendered to the Corporation and cancelled at the same time. The Corporation may issue a new certificate of stock or uncertificated shares in the place of any certificate theretofore issued by it, alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, and the Corporation may require the owner of the lost, stolen or destroyed certificate, or such owner’s legal representative, to give the Corporation a bond sufficient to indemnify it against any claim that may be made against it on account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction of any such certificate or the issuance of such new certificate or uncertificated shares.

7.5 CONSTRUCTION; DEFINITIONS.

Unless the context requires otherwise, the general provisions, rules of construction and definitions in the DGCL shall govern the construction of these bylaws. Without limiting the generality of this provision, the singular number includes the plural, the plural number includes the singular, and the term “person” includes both a corporation and a natural person.

7.6 DIVIDENDS.

The Board, subject to any restrictions contained in either (i) the DGCL or (ii) the certificate of incorporation, may declare and pay dividends upon the shares of its capital stock. Dividends may be paid in cash, in property or in shares of the Corporation’s capital stock.

The Board may set apart out of any of the funds of the Corporation available for dividends a reserve or reserves for any proper purpose and may abolish any such reserve. Such purposes shall include but not be limited to equalizing dividends, repairing or maintaining any property of the Corporation, and meeting contingencies.

 

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7.7 FISCAL YEAR.

The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the Board and may be changed by the Board.

7.8 SEAL.

The Corporation may adopt a corporate seal, which shall be adopted and which may be altered by the Board. The Corporation may use the corporate seal by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or in any other manner reproduced.

7.9 TRANSFER OF STOCK.

Shares of the Corporation shall be transferable in the manner prescribed by law and in these bylaws. Shares of stock of the Corporation shall be transferred on the books of the Corporation only by the holder of record thereof or by such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, upon surrender to the Corporation of the certificate or certificates representing such shares endorsed by the appropriate person or persons (or by delivery of duly executed instructions with respect to uncertificated shares), with such evidence of the authenticity of such endorsement or execution, transfer, authorization and other matters as the Corporation may reasonably require, and accompanied by all necessary stock transfer stamps. No transfer of stock shall be valid as against the Corporation for any purpose until it shall have been entered in the stock records of the Corporation by an entry showing the names of the persons from and to whom it was transferred.

7.10 STOCK TRANSFER AGREEMENTS.

The Corporation shall have power to enter into and perform any agreement with any number of stockholders of any one or more classes of stock of the Corporation to restrict the transfer of shares of stock of the Corporation of any one or more classes owned by such stockholders in any manner not prohibited by the DGCL.

7.11 REGISTERED STOCKHOLDERS.

The Corporation:

(i) shall be entitled to recognize the exclusive right of a person registered on its books as the owner of shares to receive dividends and to vote as such owner;

(ii) shall be entitled to hold liable for calls and assessments the person registered on its books as the owner of shares; and

(iii) shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares on the part of another person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise provided by the laws of Delaware.

7.12 WAIVER OF NOTICE.

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electronic transmission by the person entitled to notice, whether before or after the time of the event for which notice is to be given, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance of a person at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except when the person attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened. Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any regular or special meeting of the stockholders need be specified in any written waiver of notice or any waiver by electronic transmission unless so required by the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws.

ARTICLE VIII - NOTICE BY ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION

8.1 NOTICE BY ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION.

Without limiting the manner by which notice otherwise may be given effectively to stockholders pursuant to the DGCL, the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, any notice to stockholders given by the Corporation under any provision of the DGCL, the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws shall be effective if given by a form of electronic transmission consented to by the stockholder to whom the notice is given. Any such consent shall be revocable by the stockholder by written notice to the Corporation. Any such consent shall be deemed revoked if:

(i) the Corporation is unable to deliver by electronic transmission two (2) consecutive notices given by the Corporation in accordance with such consent; and

(ii) such inability becomes known to the secretary or an assistant secretary of the Corporation or to the transfer agent, or other person responsible for the giving of notice.

However, the inadvertent failure to treat such inability as a revocation shall not invalidate any meeting or other action.

Any notice given pursuant to the preceding paragraph shall be deemed given:

 

  (i) if by facsimile telecommunication, when directed to a number at which the stockholder has consented to receive notice;

 

  (ii) if by electronic mail, when directed to an electronic mail address at which the stockholder has consented to receive notice;

 

  (iii) if by a posting on an electronic network together with separate notice to the stockholder of such specific posting, upon the later of (A) such posting and (B) the giving of such separate notice; and

 

  (iv) if by any other form of electronic transmission, when directed to the stockholder.

An affidavit of the secretary or an assistant secretary or of the transfer agent or other agent of the Corporation that the notice has been given by a form of electronic transmission shall, in the absence of fraud, be prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein.

 

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8.2 DEFINITION OF ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION.

An “electronic transmission” means any form of communication, not directly involving the physical transmission of paper, that creates a record that may be retained, retrieved and reviewed by a recipient thereof, and that may be directly reproduced in paper form by such a recipient through an automated process.

ARTICLE IX - INDEMNIFICATION

9.1 INDEMNIFICATION OF INDEMNITEES.

Each person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved (as a party, witness or otherwise) in any threatened, pending or completed action, suit, arbitration, alternative dispute mechanism, inquiry, administrative or legislative hearing, investigation or any other threatened, pending or completed proceeding, including any and all appeals, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (hereinafter a “ Proceeding ”), by reason of the fact that he or she, or a person of whom he or she is the legal representative, is or was a director, officer or employee of the Corporation (including service with respect to employee benefit plans) or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, whether the basis of the Proceeding is alleged action in an official capacity as a director, officer, employee or agent or in any other capacity while serving as a director, officer, employee, employee or agent (hereafter an “ Indemnitee ”), shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Corporation to the fullest extent authorized by the Delaware law, as the same exists or may hereafter be amended or interpreted, against all expenses, liability and loss (including attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement and any interest, assessments or other charges imposed thereon, and any federal, state, local or foreign taxes imposed on any Indemnitee as a result of the actual or deemed receipt of any payments under this Article IX) actually or reasonably incurred by such person in connection with investigating, defending, being a witness in or participating in (including on appeal), or preparing for any of the foregoing in, any Proceeding (hereinafter “ Expenses ”); provided, however, that except as to Proceedings to enforce rights to indemnification, the Corporation shall indemnify any Indemnitee seeking indemnification in connection with a Proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such Indemnitee only if the Proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

9.2 PREPAYMENT OF EXPENSES.

Expenses incurred by any officer or director of the Corporation in defending a Proceeding shall be paid to the fullest extent not prohibited by law by the Corporation in advance of the final disposition of such Proceeding. Expenses shall be advanced only upon delivery to the Corporation of an undertaking, by or on behalf of an Indemnitee, to repay such Expenses if it shall ultimately be determined that he or she is not entitled to be indemnified by the Corporation as authorized in this Article IX or otherwise. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Corporation shall not be obligated to pay to an Indemnitee in advance of the final disposition of a Proceeding, except as to Proceedings to enforce rights to advancement, Expenses relating to a Proceeding (or part thereof) instituted against the Corporation by such Indemnitee.

9.3 DETERMINATION; CLAIM.

If a claim for indemnification (following the final disposition of such Proceeding) or advancement of Expenses under this Article IX is not paid in full within sixty (60) days after a written claim therefor has been

 

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received by the Corporation the claimant may file suit to recover the unpaid amount of such claim and, if successful in whole or in part, shall be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim to the fullest extent permitted by law. In any such action the Corporation shall have the burden of proving that the claimant was not entitled to the requested indemnification or payment of Expenses under applicable law.

9.4 NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS.

The rights conferred on any person by this Article IX shall not be exclusive of any other rights which such person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of the certificate of incorporation, these bylaws, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise.

9.5 INSURANCE.

The Corporation may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust enterprise or non-profit entity against any liability asserted against him or her and incurred by him or her in any such capacity, or arising out of his or her status as such, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify him or her against such liability under the provisions of the DGCL.

9.6 OTHER INDEMNIFICATION.

The Corporation’s obligation, if any, to indemnify or advance Expenses to any person who was or is serving at its request as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or non-profit entity shall be reduced by any amount such person may collect as indemnification or advancement of Expenses from such other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or non-profit enterprise.

9.7 CONTINUATION OF INDEMNIFICATION.

The rights to indemnification and to prepayment of Expenses provided by, or granted pursuant to, this Article IX shall continue notwithstanding that the person has ceased to be a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation and shall inure to the benefit of the estate, heirs, executors, administrators, legatees and distributees of such person.

9.9 AMENDMENT OR REPEAL.

The provisions of this Article IX shall constitute a contract between the Corporation, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, each individual who serves or has served as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation (whether before or after the adoption of these bylaws), in consideration of such person’s performance of such services, and pursuant to this Article IX the Corporation intends to be legally bound to each such current or former director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation. With respect to current and former directors, officers, employees and agents of the Corporation, the rights conferred under this Article IX are present contractual rights and such rights are fully vested, and shall be deemed to have vested fully, immediately upon adoption of theses bylaws. With respect to any directors, officers, employees or agents of the Corporation who commence service following adoption of these bylaws, the rights conferred under this provision shall be present contractual rights and such rights shall fully vest, and be deemed to have vested fully, immediately upon such person’s commencing service as a director, officer, employee or agent of

 

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the Corporation. Any repeal or modification of the foregoing provisions of this Article IX shall not adversely affect any right or protection (i) hereunder of any person in respect of any act or omission occurring prior to the time of such repeal or modification or (ii) under any agreement providing for indemnification or advancement of Expenses to a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation in effect prior to the time of such repeal or modification.

ARTICLE X - LIMITATIONS OF OWNERSHIP BY NON-CITIZENS

10.1 EQUITY SECURITIES.

All capital stock of the Corporation (collectively, “ Equity Securities ”) shall be subject to the limitations set forth in this Article X.

10.2 NON-CITIZEN VOTING AND OWNERSHIP LIMITATIONS.

It is the policy of the Corporation that, consistent with the requirements of Subtitle VII of Title 49 of the United States Code, as amended, or as the same may be from time to time amended (the “ Aviation Act ”), that persons or entities who are not a “citizen of the United States” (as defined in Section 40102(a)(15) of the Aviation Act, in any similar legislation of the United States enacted in substitution or replacement thereof, and as interpreted by the Department of Transportation, its predecessors and successors, from time to time) (the “ Applicable Law ”), including any agent, trustee or representative of such persons or entities (“ Non-Citizens ”), shall not be entitled to own (beneficially or of record) or control Equity Securities representing in excess of (i) the percentage provided for under Applicable Law of the aggregate votes of all outstanding Equity Securities of the Corporation (the “ Voting Limitation ”) and (ii) the percentage provided for under Applicable Law of all outstanding Equity Securities of the Corporation (the “ Outstanding Limitation ”). As of the Effective Time (as defined below) and for informational purposes only, under Applicable Law, the Voting Limitation is 24.9%, and the Outstanding Limitation is 49.9%. If Non-Citizens nonetheless at any time own and/or control more than the Voting Limitation, the voting rights of the Equity Securities in excess of the Voting Limitation shall be automatically suspended in accordance with Section 10.3 below. Further, if at any time a transfer or issuance of Equity Securities to a Non-Citizen would result in Non-Citizens owning more than the Outstanding Limitation, such transfer or issuance shall be void and of no effect, in accordance with Section 10.3 below.

10.3 FOREIGN STOCK RECORD.

(i) The Corporation or any transfer agent shall maintain a separate stock record, designated the “Foreign Stock Record,” for the registration of Equity Securities held by Non-Citizens. It is the duty of each stockholder who is a Non-Citizen to register his, her or its Equity Securities on the Foreign Stock Record. The beneficial ownership of Equity Securities by Non-Citizens shall be determined in conformity with regulations prescribed by the Board of Directors. Only Equity Securities that have been issued and are outstanding may be registered in the Foreign Stock Record. The Foreign Stock Record shall include (a) the name and nationality of each Non-Citizen owning Equity Securities, (b) the number of Equity Securities owned by each such Non-Citizen and (c) the date of registration of such Equity Securities in the Foreign Stock Record.

(ii) In no event shall Equity Securities owned (beneficially or of record) by Non-Citizens representing more than the Voting Limitation be voted. In the event that Non-Citizens shall own (beneficially

 

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or of record) or have voting control over any Equity Securities, the voting rights of such persons shall be subject to automatic suspension to the extent required to ensure that the Corporation is in compliance with applicable provisions of law and regulations relating to ownership or control of a United States air carrier. Voting rights of Equity Securities owned (beneficially or of record) by Non-Citizens shall be suspended in reverse chronological order based upon the date of registration in the Foreign Stock Record.

(iii) In the event that any transfer or issuance of Equity Securities to a Non-Citizen would result in Non-Citizens owning (beneficially or of record) more than the Outstanding Limitation, such transfer or issuance shall be void and of no effect and shall not be recorded in the Foreign Stock Record or the stock records of the Corporation. In the event that the Corporation shall determine that the Equity Securities registered on the Foreign Stock Record or otherwise registered on the stock records of the Corporation and owned (beneficially or of record) by Non-Citizens, taken together (without duplication), exceed the Outstanding Limitation, such number of shares shall be removed from the Foreign Stock Record and the stock records of the Corporation, as applicable, in reverse chronological order based on the date of registration in the Foreign Stock Record and the stock records of the Corporation, as applicable, and any transfer or issuance that resulted in such event shall be deemed void and of no effect, such that the Foreign Stock Record and the stock records of the Corporation, as applicable, reflect the ownership of shares without giving effect to any transfer or issuance that caused the Corporation to exceed the Outstanding Limitation until the aggregate number of shares registered in the Foreign Stock Record or otherwise registered to Non-Citizens is equal to the Outstanding Limitation.

10.4 REGISTRATION OF SHARES.

Registry of the ownership of Equity Securities by Non-Citizens shall be effected by written notice to, and in the form specified from time to time by, the Secretary of the Corporation. Subject to any limitations or exceptions set forth in this Article X, the order in which such shares shall be registered on the Foreign Stock Record shall be chronological, based on the date the Corporation received notice to so register such shares; provided, that any Non-Citizen who purchases or otherwise acquires shares that are registered on the Foreign Stock Record and who registers such shares in its own name within 30 days of such acquisition will assume the position of the seller of such shares in the chronological order of shares registered on the Foreign Stock Record.

10.5 CERTIFICATION OF SHARES.

(i) The Corporation may by notice in writing (which may be included in the form of proxy or ballot distributed to stockholders in connection with the annual meeting or any special meeting of the stockholders of the Corporation, or otherwise) require a person that is a holder of record of shares or that the Corporation knows to have, or has reasonable cause to believe has beneficial ownership of shares to certify in such manner as the Corporation shall deem appropriate (including by way of execution of any form of proxy or ballot of such person) that, to the knowledge of such person:

(a) all shares as to which such person has record ownership or beneficial ownership are owned and controlled only by citizens of the United States; or

(b) the number of shares of record or beneficially owned by such person that are owned and/or controlled by Non-Citizens is as set forth in such certificate.

 

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(ii) With respect to any shares identified in response to clause (i)(b) above, the Corporation may require such person to provide such further information as the Corporation may reasonably require in order to implement the provisions of this Article X.

(iii) For purposes of applying the provisions of this Article X with respect to any shares, in the event of the failure of any person to provide the certificate or other information to which the Corporation is entitled pursuant to this Section 10.5, the Corporation shall presume that the shares in question are owned and/or controlled by Non-Citizens.

ARTICLE XI - AMENDMENTS

Subject to the limitations set forth in Section 9.9 of these bylaws or the provisions of the certificate of incorporation, the Board is expressly empowered to adopt, amend or repeal the bylaws of the Corporation. Any adoption, amendment or repeal of the bylaws of the Corporation by the Board shall require the approval of a majority of the authorized number of directors. The stockholders also shall have power to adopt, amend or repeal the bylaws of the Corporation.

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VIRGIN AMERICA INC.

CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF BYLAWS

 

 

The undersigned hereby certifies that he or she is the duly elected, qualified, and acting Secretary of Virgin America Inc., a Delaware corporation, and that the foregoing bylaws, comprising 26 pages, were amended and restated on                     , 2014 by the Corporation’s board of directors.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set his or her hand this     day of             , 2014.

 

 

John J. Varley

Secretary

Exhibit 3.5

ELEVENTH AMENDED AND RESTATED

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

OF

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.

Virgin America Inc. (the “Corporation”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (as the same exists or may hereafter be amended, the “DGCL”), does hereby certify as follows:

1. The name of the Corporation is Virgin America Inc. The original Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on January 26, 2004 under the original name Best Air Holdings, Inc.

2. This Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation has been duly adopted by the Corporation’s Board of Directors and stockholders in accordance with Sections 242 and 245 of the DGCL and by the written consent of its stockholders in accordance with Section 228 of the DGCL.

3. The Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

ARTICLE ONE

NAME

The name of the corporation is Virgin America Inc. (the “Corporation”).

ARTICLE TWO

REGISTERED OFFICE AND AGENT

The address of the Corporation’s registered office in the State of Delaware is 1209 Orange Street in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle, Delaware 19801. The name of its registered agent at such address is The Corporation Trust Company.

ARTICLE THREE

PURPOSE AND DURATION

The purpose of the Corporation is to engage in any lawful activity for which corporations may be organized under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (as the same exists or may hereafter be amended, the “DGCL”). The Corporation is to have a perpetual existence.

ARTICLE FOUR

CAPITAL STOCK

Section 1. Authorized Shares . The total number of shares of stock which the Corporation is authorized to issue is 760,000,000 shares, of which 650,000,000 shares shall be shares of common


stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Voting Common Stock”), 100,000,000 shares shall be shares of non-voting common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Non-Voting Common Stock,” and together with the Voting Common Stock, the “Common Stock”), and 10,000,000 shares shall be shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Preferred Stock”).

Section 2 Preferred Stock . Shares of Preferred Stock may be issued from time to time in one or more series, each of such series to have such terms as stated in the resolution or resolutions providing for the establishment of such series adopted by the Board of Directors of the Corporation as hereinafter provided. Authority is hereby expressly granted to the Board of Directors of the Corporation to issue, from time to time, shares of Preferred Stock in one or more series, and, in connection with the establishment of any such series by resolution or resolutions, to determine and fix such voting powers, full or limited, or no voting powers, and such other powers, designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional and other special rights and the qualifications, limitations, and restrictions thereof, if any, including, without limitation, dividend rights, conversion rights, redemption privileges and liquidation preferences, as shall be stated in such resolution or resolutions, all to the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the resolution or resolutions providing for the establishment of any series of Preferred Stock may, to the extent permitted by law, provide that such series shall be superior to, rank equally with or be junior to the Preferred Stock of any other series. The powers, preferences and relative, participating, optional and other special rights of each series of Preferred Stock, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, if any, may be different from those of any and all other series at any time outstanding. Subject to the rights of holders of any series of Preferred Stock outstanding, no vote of the holders of shares of Preferred Stock or Common Stock shall be a prerequisite to the issuance of any shares of any series of the Preferred Stock authorized by and complying with the conditions of this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (this “Certificate of Incorporation”).

Section 3. Common Stock . Except as stated in this Certificate of Incorporation, the holders of shares of Common Stock shall have such rights as are set forth in the DGCL and, to the extent consistent therewith, such rights as are set forth below:

(a) Conversion . Each share of Non-Voting Common Stock shall be convertible, at the option of the holder thereof at any time and from time to time, into one fully paid and non-assessable share of Voting Common Stock. Such right shall be exercised by the surrender to the Corporation of the certificate or certificates, if any, representing the shares of Non-Voting Common Stock to be converted at any time during normal business hours at the office of the Corporation’s transfer agent (the “Transfer Agent”), accompanied by a written notice from the holder of such shares stating that such holder desires to convert such shares, or a stated number of the shares represented by such certificate or certificates, if any, into an equal number of shares of Voting Common Stock, and (if so required by the Transfer Agent) by instruments of transfer, in form satisfactory to the Transfer Agent, duly executed by such holder or such holder’s duly authorized attorney, and transfer tax stamps or funds therefor if required pursuant to this Section 3(a) of Article Four. To the extent permitted by law, such conversion shall be deemed to have been effected at the close of business on the date of such surrender. Subject to the last sentence of Section 3(c) of this Article Four, immediately upon conversion of shares of Non-Voting Common Stock, the rights of the holders of shares of Non-Voting Common Stock as such shall cease, and such holders shall be treated for all

 

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purposes as having become the record holder or holders of such shares of Voting Common Stock. The issuance of certificates, if any, for shares of Voting Common Stock upon conversion of shares of Non-Voting Common Stock shall be made without charge to the holders of such shares for any stamp or other similar tax in respect of such issuance; provided, however, that if any such certificate is to be issued in a name other than that of the holder of the share or shares of Non-Voting Common Stock converted, then the individual, entity or other person requesting the issuance thereof shall pay to the Corporation the amount of any tax that may be payable in respect of any transfer involved in such issuance or shall establish to the satisfaction of the Corporation that such tax has been paid or is not payable.

(b) Voting . Except as otherwise provided herein or by applicable law, the holders of Voting Common Stock shall be entitled to one vote per share on all matters to be voted on by the stockholders of the Corporation, and the holders of Non-Voting Common Stock shall have no right to vote on any matters to be voted on by the stockholders of the Corporation.

(c) Dividends . Subject to the rights of holders of any series of Preferred Stock outstanding, the holders of Voting Common Stock and the holders of Non-Voting Common Stock shall be entitled to share equally, on a per-share basis, in such dividends and other distributions of cash, property or shares of stock of the Corporation as may be declared by the Board of Directors from time to time with respect to the Common Stock out of assets or funds of the Corporation legally available therefor; provided, however, that (i) if dividends are declared or paid in shares of Common Stock, the dividends payable to holders of Voting Common Stock shall be payable in Voting Common Stock, and the dividends payable to the holders of Non-Voting Common Stock shall be payable in Non-Voting Common Stock, and (ii) if the dividends consist of other voting securities of the Corporation, the Corporation shall make available to each holder of Non-Voting Common Stock dividends consisting of non-voting securities (except as otherwise required by law) of the Corporation which are otherwise identical to the voting securities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the date on which any share of Non-Voting Common Stock is converted into Voting Common Stock pursuant to Section 3(a) of this Article Four is after the record date for the determination of the holders of Non-Voting Common Stock entitled to receive any dividend and prior to the date on which such dividend is to be paid to such holders, the holder of the Voting Common Stock issued upon the conversion of such converted share of Non-Voting Common Stock will be entitled to receive such dividend on such payment date; provided, however, that to the extent that such dividend is payable in shares of Non-Voting Common Stock, no such shares of Non-Voting Common Stock shall be issued in payment thereof, and such dividend shall instead be paid by the issuance of such number of shares of Voting Common Stock into which such shares of Non-Voting Common Stock, if issued, would have been convertible on such payment date.

(d) Liquidation, Dissolution, etc . Subject to the rights of holders of any series of Preferred Stock outstanding, in the event of a voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, distribution of assets or winding up of the Corporation, the holders of Voting Common Stock and the holders of Non-Voting Common Stock shall be entitled to share equally, on a per-share basis, in all assets of the Corporation of whatever kind available for distribution to the holders of Common Stock.

 

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(e) Subdivision or Combination . If the Corporation in any manner subdivides or combines the outstanding shares of one class of Common Stock, the outstanding shares of the other class of Common Stock will be subdivided or combined in the same manner.

(f) Equal Status . Except as expressly provided in this Article Four, shares of Voting Common Stock and Non-Voting Common Stock shall have the same rights and privileges and rank equally, share ratably and be identical in all respect as to all matters. In any merger, consolidation, reorganization or other business combination, the consideration received per share by the holders of the Voting Common Stock and the holders of the Non-Voting Common Stock in such merger, consolidation, reorganization or other business combination shall be identical; provided, however, that if such consideration consists, in whole or in part, of shares of capital stock of, or other equity interests in, the Corporation or any other corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other entity, then the powers, designations, preferences and relative, common, participating, optional or other special rights and qualifications, limitations and restrictions of such shares of capital stock or other equity interests may differ to the extent that the powers, designations, preferences and relative, common, participating, optional or other special rights and qualifications, limitations and restrictions of the Voting Common Stock and Non-Voting Common Stock differ as provided herein (including, without limitation, with respect to the voting rights and conversion provisions hereof); and provided further, that, if the holders of the Voting Common Stock or the holders of the Non-Voting Common Stock are granted the right to elect to receive one of two or more alternative forms of consideration, the foregoing provision shall be deemed satisfied if holders of the other class are granted identical election rights. Any consideration to be paid to or received by holders of Voting Common Stock or holders of Non-Voting Common Stock pursuant to any employment, consulting, severance, non-competition or other similar arrangement approved by the Board of Directors, or any duly authorized committee thereof, shall not be considered to be “consideration received per share” for purposes of the foregoing provision, regardless of whether such consideration is paid in connection with, or conditioned upon the completion of, such merger, consolidation, reorganization or other business combination.

(g) No Preemptive or Subscription Rights . No holder of shares of Common Stock shall be entitled to preemptive or subscription rights.

Section 4. Power to Sell and Purchase Shares . Subject to the requirements of applicable law, the Corporation shall have the power to issue and sell all or any part of any shares of any class of stock herein or hereafter authorized to such persons, and for such consideration, as the Board of Directors shall from time to time, in its discretion, determine, whether or not greater consideration could be received upon the issue or sale of the same number of shares of another class, and as otherwise permitted by law. Subject to the requirements of applicable law, the Corporation shall have the power to purchase any shares of any class of stock herein or hereafter authorized from such persons, and for such consideration, as the Board of Directors shall from time to time, in its discretion, determine, whether or not less consideration could be paid upon the purchase of the same number of shares of another class, and as otherwise permitted by law.

 

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ARTICLE FIVE

RESTRICTIONS ON OWNERSHIP

Section 1. Limitations of Ownership by Non-Citizens . All (i) Voting Common Stock, (ii) Non-Voting Common Stock, and (iii) Preferred Stock (collectively, “Equity Securities”) shall be subject to the following limitations:

(a) Non-Citizen Voting and Ownership Limitations . In no event shall persons or entities who fail to qualify as a “citizen of the United States,” as the term is defined in Section 40102(a)(15) of Subtitle VII of Title 49 of the United States Code, as amended, in any similar legislation of the United States enacted in substitution or replacement therefor, and as interpreted by the United States Department of Transportation, its predecessors and successors, from time to time (the “Applicable Law”), including any agent, trustee or representative of such persons or entities (“Non-Citizens”), be entitled to own (beneficially or of record) or control Equity Securities representing in excess of (i) the percentage provided for under Applicable Law of the aggregate votes of all outstanding Equity Securities of the Corporation (the “Voting Limitation”) and (ii) the percentage provided for under Applicable Law of all outstanding Equity Securities of the Corporation (the “Outstanding Limitation”), in each case as more specifically set forth in the Bylaws of the Corporation. As of the Effective Time (as defined below) and for informational purposes only, under Applicable Law, the Voting Limitation is 24.9%, and the Outstanding Limitation is 49.9% (the “Cap Amounts”).

(b) Enforcement of Cap Amounts . Except as otherwise set forth in the Bylaws, the restrictions imposed by the Cap Amounts shall be applied to each Non-Citizen in reverse chronological order based upon the date of registration (or attempted registration) on the separate stock record maintained by the Corporation or any transfer agent for the registration of Equity Securities held by Non-Citizens (the “Foreign Stock Record”) or the stock transfer records of the Corporation. At no time shall the Equity Securities held by Non-Citizens be voted, unless such shares are registered on the Foreign Stock Record. In the event that Non-Citizens shall own (beneficially or of record) or have voting control over any Equity Securities, the voting rights of such persons shall be subject to automatic suspension to the extent required to ensure that the Corporation is in compliance with applicable provisions of law and regulations relating to ownership or control of a United States air carrier. In the event that any transfer of Equity Securities to a Non-Citizen would result in Non-Citizens owning (beneficially or of record) more than the Outstanding Limitation, such transfer shall be void and of no effect and shall not be recorded in the books and records of the Corporation. The Bylaws shall contain provisions to implement this Article Five, including, without limitation, provisions restricting or prohibiting the transfer of Equity Securities to Non-Citizens and provisions restricting or removing voting rights as to Equity Securities owned or controlled by Non-Citizens. Any determination as to ownership, control or citizenship made by the Board of Directors shall be conclusive and binding as between the Corporation and any stockholder.

Section 2. Legend . Each certificate or other representative document for capital stock of the Corporation (including each such certificate or representative document for such capital stock issued upon any permitted transfer of capital stock) shall contain a legend in substantially the following form:

THE SECURITIES OF VIRGIN AMERICA INC. REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE OR DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO OWNERSHIP AND VOTING RESTRICTIONS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SECURITIES HELD BY PERSONS OR ENTITIES THAT FAIL TO QUALIFY AS

 

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“CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES” AS THE TERM IS DEFINED IN SECTION 40102(a)(15) OF SUBTITLE VII OF TITLE 49 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE, AS AMENDED, IN ANY SIMILAR LEGISLATION OF THE UNITED STATES ENACTED IN SUBSTITUTION OR REPLACEMENT THEREFOR, AND AS INTERPRETED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, ITS PREDECESSORS AND SUCCESSORS, FROM TIME TO TIME. SUCH OWNERSHIP AND VOTING RESTRICTIONS ARE CONTAINED IN THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND THE BYLAWS OF VIRGIN AMERICA INC., AS THE SAME MAY BE AMENDED OR RESTATED FROM TIME TO TIME. A COMPLETE AND CORRECT COPY OF SUCH AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND THE BYLAWS SHALL BE FURNISHED FREE OF CHARGE TO THE HOLDER OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE SECRETARY OF VIRGIN AMERICA INC.

ARTICLE SIX

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1. Powers of the Board . The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors. In addition to the powers and authority expressly conferred upon them by applicable law or by this Certificate of Incorporation or the Bylaws of the Corporation, the directors are hereby empowered to exercise all such powers and do all such acts and things as may be exercised or done by the Corporation.

Section 2. Classification of the Board . Subject to the rights of holders of any series of Preferred Stock outstanding with respect to any directors elected (or to be elected) by the holders of such series, the directors shall be divided into three classes, designated as Class I, Class II and Class III, as nearly equal in number as possible. Directors shall be assigned to each class in accordance with a resolution or resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors. At the first annual meeting of stockholders following the effectiveness of this Certificate of Incorporation (the “Qualifying Record Date”), the term of office of the Class I directors shall expire, and Class I directors shall be elected for a full term of three years. At the second annual meeting of stockholders following the Qualifying Record Date, the term of office of the Class II directors shall expire, and Class II directors shall be elected for a full term of three years. At the third annual meeting of stockholders following the Qualifying Record Date, the term of office of the Class III directors shall expire, and Class III directors shall be elected for a full term of three years. At each succeeding annual meeting of stockholders, directors shall be elected for a full term of three years to succeed the directors of the class whose terms expire at such annual meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 2 of Article Six, each director shall serve until his successor is duly elected and qualified or until his death, resignation or removal. No decrease in the number of directors constituting the Board of Directors shall shorten the term of any incumbent director.

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pursuant to this Section 3, that the Corporation would have if there were no vacancies. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Certificate of Incorporation or the Corporation’s Bylaws, the number of Non-Citizens who can serve as members of the Board of Directors shall at no time exceed the limitations provided under Applicable Law (which, as of the Effective Time and for informational purposes only, is one-third (33.33%) of the total number of members then serving on the Board of Directors).

Section 4. Removal of Directors . Subject to the rights of holders of any series of Preferred Stock outstanding with respect to any directors elected (or to be elected) by the holders of such series and except as otherwise required by applicable law, the Board of Directors or any individual director may be removed from office at any time only with cause by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the voting power of all the then outstanding shares of voting stock of the Corporation entitled to vote at an election of directors (the “Voting Stock”).

Section 5. Vacancies . Subject to the rights of holders of any series of Preferred Stock outstanding with respect to any directors elected (or to be elected) by the holders of such series and except as otherwise required by law, any vacancies on the Board of Directors resulting from death, resignation, disqualification, removal or other causes and any newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the number of directors shall, unless the Board of Directors determines by resolution that any such vacancies or newly created directorships shall be filled by the stockholders, be filled only by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office, even though less than a quorum of the Board of Directors, and not by the stockholders. Any director elected in accordance with the preceding sentence shall hold office for the remainder of the full term of the director for which the vacancy was created or occurred and until such director’s successor shall have been elected and qualified.

Section 6. Bylaws . The Board of Directors is expressly authorized to make, alter or repeal Bylaws of the Corporation.

Section 7. Elections of Directors . Elections of directors need not be by ballot unless the Bylaws of the Corporation shall so provide.

Section 8. Officers . Except as otherwise expressly delegated by resolution of the Board of Directors, the Board of Directors shall have the exclusive power and authority to appoint and remove officers of the Corporation.

ARTICLE SEVEN

STOCKHOLDERS

Section 1. Actions by Consent . Subject to the rights of holders of any series of Preferred Stock outstanding, any action required or permitted to be taken by the stockholders of the Corporation may only be effected by a consent or consents, in writing or in electronic transmission or transmissions, setting forth the actions so taken, and executed by all of the holders of outstanding stock that would be entitled to vote on such action at a properly called meeting, in lieu of a meeting by such stockholders.

 

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Section 2. Special Meetings of Stockholders . Subject to the rights of holders of any series of Preferred Stock outstanding, special meetings of stockholders of the Corporation may be called at any time by the Board of Directors, chairperson of the Board of Directors, chief executive officer or president (in the absence of a chief executive officer), but such special meetings may not be called by any other person or persons.

Section 3. Meeting Location . Meetings of stockholders may be held within or without the State of Delaware, as the Bylaws of the Corporation may provide. The books of the Corporation may be kept outside the State of Delaware at such place or places as may be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors or in the Bylaws of the Corporation.

Section 4. Advance Notice . Advance notice of stockholder nominations for the election of directors and of business to be brought by stockholders before any meeting of the stockholders of the Corporation shall be given in the manner provided in the Bylaws of the Corporation.

ARTICLE EIGHT

LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

Section 1. Director Limitation of Liability . To the maximum extent permitted by Delaware law, a director of the Corporation shall not be personally liable to the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director. If Delaware law is amended or interpreted after approval by the stockholders of this Article Eight to authorize corporate action further eliminating or limiting the personal liability of directors, then the liability of a director of the Corporation shall be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law as so amended or interpreted.

Section 2. Right to Indemnification . Each person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved (as a party, witness or otherwise) in any threatened, pending or completed action, suit, arbitration, alternative dispute mechanism, inquiry, administrative or legislative hearing, investigation or any other threatened, pending or completed proceeding, including any and all appeals, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (hereinafter a “Proceeding”), by reason of the fact that he or she, or a person of whom he or she is the legal representative, is or was a director, officer or employee of the Corporation (including service with respect to employee benefit plans) or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, whether the basis of the Proceeding is alleged action in an official capacity as a director, officer, employee or agent or in any other capacity while serving as a director, officer, employee, employee or agent (hereafter an “Indemnitee”), shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Corporation to the fullest extent authorized by the Delaware law, as the same exists or may hereafter be amended or interpreted, against all expenses, liability and loss (including attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement and any interest, assessments or other charges imposed thereon, and any federal, state, local or foreign taxes imposed on any Indemnitee as a result of the actual or deemed receipt of any payments under this Article Eight) actually or reasonably incurred by such person in connection with investigating, defending, being a witness in or participating in (including on appeal), or preparing for any of the foregoing in, any Proceeding (hereinafter “Expenses”); provided, however, that except as to

 

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Proceedings to enforce rights to indemnification, the Corporation shall indemnify any Indemnitee seeking indemnification in connection with a Proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such Indemnitee only if the Proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

Section 3. Advancement of Expenses . Expenses incurred by an Indemnitee in defending a Proceeding shall be paid to the fullest extent not prohibited by law by the Corporation in advance of the final disposition of such Proceeding. Expenses shall be advanced only upon delivery to the Corporation of an undertaking, by or on behalf of an Indemnitee, to repay such Expenses if it shall ultimately be determined that he or she is not entitled to be indemnified by the Corporation as authorized in this Article Eight or otherwise. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Corporation shall not be obligated to pay to an Indemnitee in advance of the final disposition of a Proceeding, except as to Proceedings to enforce rights to advancement, Expenses relating to a Proceeding (or part thereof) instituted against the Corporation by such Indemnitee.

Section 4. Not Exclusive Remedy . The rights to indemnification and to the advancement of Expenses conferred on any Indemnitee in this Article Eight shall not be exclusive of any other rights that such Indemnitee may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of this Certificate of Incorporation, provision of the Bylaws of the Corporation, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise.

Section 5. Contract Rights . The rights conferred upon Indemnitees in this Article Eight shall be contract rights and such rights shall continue as to an Indemnitee who has ceased to be a director, officer or employee of the Corporation and shall inure to the benefit of the Indemnitee’s heirs, executors and administrators.

Section 6. Amendment or Repeal . Any repeal or modification of the provisions of this Article Eight by the stockholders of the Corporation shall not adversely affect any right or protection of any director, officer or employee existing at the time of such repeal or modification.

ARTICLE NINE

DGCL SECTION 203

The Corporation elects to be governed by Section 203 of the DGCL (or any successor provision thereto).

ARTICLE TEN

EXCLUSIVE FORUM

The Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware shall be the sole and exclusive forum for (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of the Corporation, (ii) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any director or officer of the Corporation to the Corporation or the Corporation’s stockholders, (iii) any action asserting a claim against the Corporation arising pursuant to any provision of the DGCL or this Certificate of Incorporation or the Bylaws of the Corporation, or (iv) any action asserting a claim against the Corporation governed by the internal affairs doctrine. Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring or holding any

 

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interest in shares of capital stock of the Corporation shall be deemed to have notice of and consented to this Article Ten. If any action the subject matter of which is within the scope of this Article Ten is filed in a court other than a court located within the State of Delaware (a “Foreign Action”) in the name of any stockholder, such stockholder shall be deemed to have consented to (i) the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located within the State of Delaware in connection with any action brought in any such court located within the State of Delaware to enforce this Article Ten (an “FSC Enforcement Action”) and (ii) having service of process made upon such stockholder in any such FSC Enforcement Action by service upon such stockholder’s counsel in the Foreign Action as agent for such stockholder.

ARTICLE ELEVEN

AMENDMENT

The Corporation reserves the right to amend, alter, change or repeal any provision contained in this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, in the manner now or hereafter prescribed by statute, and all rights conferred upon stockholders herein are granted subject to this reservation.

ARTICLE TWELVE

EFFECTIVE TIME

This Eleventh Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation shall be effective upon its filing with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on             , 2014 (the “Effective Time”).

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Certificate of Incorporation on this      day of             , 2014.

 

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

 

  C. David Cush
  President and Chief Executive Officer
By:  

 

  John J. Varley
  Secretary

[Signature Page to Virgin America Inc.

Eleventh Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation]

Exhibit 10.1

 

LOGO

General

Terms

Agreement

No. CFM-04-0012B

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION NOTICE The information contained in this document is CFM Proprietary Information and is disclosed in confidence. It is the property of CFM and shall not be used, disclosed to others, or reproduced without the express written consent of CFM. If consent is given for reproduction in whole or in part, this notice and the notice set forth on each page of this document shall appear on any such reproduction. Export control laws may also control the information contained in this document. Unauthorized export or re-export is prohibited.

FOR CFM TRACKING ONLY:

 

Customer Signature Date:    Date All Signatures Secured:    Date Rec’d for Distribution:
Date Returned to Customer:    Internal Flowdown Date:    Flowdown Cycle: ______ /_____ Days

 

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Table of Contents

 

o    Agreement         
   ARTICLE I    —      DEFINITIONS    3
   ARTICLE II    —      PRODUCTS    7
   ARTICLE III    —      ORDER PLACEMENT    7
   ARTICLE IV    —      PRODUCT PRICES    8
   ARTICLE V    —      DELIVERY    9
   ARTICLE VI    —      PAYMENT    12
   ARTICLE VII    —      TAXES    12
   ARTICLE VIII    —      WARRANTY AND CFM56 PRODUCT SUPPORT PLAN    13
   ARTICLE IX    —      EXCUSABLE DELAY    13
   ARTICLE X    —      PATENTS    14
   ARTICLE XI    —      DATA    14
   ARTICLE XII    —      FAA AND DGAC CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS    15
   ARTICLE XIII    —      LIMITATION OF LIABILITY    16
   ARTICLE XIV    —      GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORIZATION    16
   ARTICLE XV    —      WAIVER OF IMMUNITY    17
   ARTICLE XVI    —      NOTICES    17
   ARTICLE XVII    —      TERMINATION EVENTS    18
   ARTICLE XVIII    —      MISCELLANEOUS    19
   ARTICLE XIX    —      DISPUTE RESOLUTION    23
o    Exhibit A - Engine Warranty Plan    25
   SECTION I    —      WARRANTIES    25
   SECTION II    —      GENERAL    25
o    Exhibit B -CFM56 Product Support Plan    28
   SECTION I    —      SPARE PARTS PROVISIONING    28
   SECTION II    —      TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS AND DATA    30
   SECTION III    —      TECHNICAL TRAINING    32
   SECTION IV    —      CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND SERVICE    35
   SECTION V    —      ENGINEERING SUPPORT    37
   SECTION VI    —      SUPPORT EQUIPMENT    38
   SECTIONVII    —      GENERAL CONDITIONS—CFM56 PRODUCT SUPPORT PLAN    38
o    Exhibit C—Payment    40
o    Exhibit D—Technical Data    41

 

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GENERAL TERMS AGREEMENT NO. CFM-04-0012B

 

THIS GENERAL TERMS AGREEMENT NO. CFM-04-0012B dated as of the 14 th day of June, 2004, by and between CFM International, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “ CFM ”), a Delaware corporation jointly owned by General Electric Company (hereinafter referred to as “ GE” ), a New York corporation and Snecma Moteurs (hereinafter referred to as “ SNECMA ”), a French Company, and Best Air Holdings, Inc. , a Delaware corporation (hereinafter referred to as “ Airline ” or “Purchaser”). This Agreement may also use the terms “Parties” and “Party” to refer to CFM and Airline.

WITNESSETH

WHEREAS , Airline will acquire certain aircraft equipped with CFM installed engines, and

WHEREAS , the Purchaser is initially seeded with capital by Virgin USA, Inc. and is ultimately to be explicitly majority owned and controlled by U.S. institutional investors and nationals in accordance with U.S. federal regulations, and

WHEREAS , Purchaser represents to CFM that Purchaser is actively seeking financing and is negotiating the acquisition of aircraft with CFM installed engines on its own behalf; and

WHEREAS , the Parties hereto desire to enter into this Agreement for the support by CFM of such installed engines, the sale and support by CFM and the purchase by Airline from CFM of spare engines, related equipment and spare parts for such installed engines and spare engines.

NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the Parties hereto agree as follows:

ARTICLE I—DEFINITIONS

These definitions shall apply for all purposes of this Agreement unless the context otherwise requires.” Aircraft ” means the aircraft on which the Engines described in the applicable letter agreement to this Agreement are installed.

Aircraft Manufacturer ” means Airbus Industrie S.A.S.

Aircraft Purchase Agreement ” means the arrangements between Airline and Aircraft Manufacturer, as the same may from time to time be amended, modified or supplemented.

Agreement ” means this General Terms Agreement No. CFM-04-0012B (“GTA”), as amended by Letter Agreement No. 1 and Letter Agreement No. 2, and as may be amended, modified and/or supplemented from time to time.

Airworthiness Directive ” means a requirement for the inspection, repair or modification of the Engine or any portion thereof as issued by the FAA and DGAC.

 

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AOG ” means the highest priority designation to process a requirement for a spare part(s) and/or maintenance action, and indicates that an aircraft is unable to continue or be returned to revenue service until the appropriate action is taken.

ATA ” means the Air Transport Association of America.

Base Price ” means the base price of each Spare Engine as set forth in Letter Agreement No. 1.

CD Rate ” means for any day, the secondary market rate for three-month certificates of deposit reported as being in effect on such day (or, if such day shall not be a business day, the next preceding business day) by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System of the United States (the “Board”) through the public information telephone line of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (which rate will, under the current practices of the Board, be published in Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15(519) during the week following such day), or, if such rate shall not be so reported on such day or such next preceding business day, the average of the secondary market quotations for three-month certificates of deposit of major money center banks in New York City received at approximately 10:00 A.M., New York City time, on such day (or, if such day shall not be a business day, on the next preceding Business Day) by JPMorgan Chase Bank from three New York City negotiable certificate of deposit dealers of recognized standing selected by it.

DGAC ” means France’s Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile.

Engine ” means the Engine(s) described in the applicable letter agreement(s) to this Agreement. Engines shall include the basic engines themselves and all ancillaries that CFM deliver to the Aircraft Manufacturer and all standard engine controls, instrumentation, excluding QEC and aircraft EBU hardware.

Excusable Delay ” has the meaning set forth in Article IX of this Agreement.

Expendable Parts ” means those parts which must routinely be replaced during Inspection, repair, or maintenance, whether or not such parts have been damaged, and other parts which are customarily replaced at each such Inspection and maintenance period such as filter inserts and other short-lived items which are not dependent on wear out but replaced at predetermined intervals.

FAA ” means the United States Federal Aviation Administration.

Failed Parts ” means those Parts and Expendable Parts suffering a Failure, including Parts suffering Resultant Damage.

Failure ” means the breakage of a Part, malfunction of a Part, or damage to a Part, rendering it unserviceable and such breakage, malfunction or damage has been determined to be due to causes within CFM’s control including, but not limited to, a defect in design. Failure shall also include any defect in material or workmanship. Failure does not include any such breakage, malfunction or damage that is due to normal wear and tear that can be restored by overhaul or repair.

 

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Firm Order Aircraft ” means eighteen (18) newly manufactured firm A319 and A320 narrow-body Airbus Aircraft ordered by Purchaser from the Aircraft Manufacturer, each equipped with two (2) new CFM56-5B5 and CFM56-5B4 On-Wing Engines, respectively, and to be delivered in accordance with the delivery schedule set forth in the Attachment A to Letter Agreement No. 1 under this Agreement.

Flight Cycle ” means the complete running of an Engine from start through any condition of flight and ending at Engine shutdown. A “ Touch and Go Landing ” used during pilot training shall be considered as a “ Flight Cycle .”

Flight Hours ” means the cumulative number of airborne hours in operation of each Engine computed from the time an aircraft leaves the ground until it touches the ground at the end of a flight.

Foreign Object Damage ” means any damage to the Engine caused by objects which are not part of the Engine and Engine optional equipment.

Inspection ” means the observation of an Engine or Parts thereof, through disassembly or other means, for the purpose of determining serviceability.

Labor Allowance ” means a CFM credit calculated by multiplying the established labor rate by man-hours allowed for disassembly, reassembly (when applicable), and for Parts repair. If a Labor Allowance is granted for a repair, it shall not exceed the credit which would have been quoted if the Part had not been repairable. The established labor rate means either (a) the then current labor rate mutually agreed between CFM and Airline if the work has been performed by Airline, or (b) the then current labor rate agreed between CFM and the CFM authorized repair and overhaul shop if the work has been performed by such repair and overhaul shop.

“Lessor Aircraft” means new A319 and A320 Aircraft leased by Airline from one or more third party lessors.

Lessor On-Wing Engines ” means On-Wing Engines installed on new Aircraft leased from one or more aircraft lessors.

Letter Agreement No. (#) ” means a numbered Letter Agreement(s) supplementing the GTA No. CFM-04-0012B between CFM and Airline.

Letter Agreement No. 1 ” means the Letter Agreement No. 1 supplementing this GTA and dated as of the date hereof between CFM and Airline.

 

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Letter Agreement No. 2 ” means the Letter Agreement No. 2 supplementing this GTA and dated as of the date hereof between CFM and Airline.

LLP ” or “Life Limited Part” means a part which is subject to an applicable Aircraft or Engine maintenance manual life limit.

Module ” means the Engine Modules described in the applicable letter agreement.

On-Wing Engines ” means Engines delivered with newly manufactured Aircraft, whether purchased or leased. For the avoidance of doubt, On-Wing Engines will not include used or previously owned Engines.

Part ” means only those Engine and Engine Module Parts which have been sold originally to Airline by CFM for commercial use. The term excludes parts which were furnished on new Engines and Modules but are procured directly from vendors. Such parts are covered by the vendor warranty and the CFM “ Vendor Warranty Back Up .” Also excluded are Expendable Parts and customary short-lived items such as igniters and filter inserts.

Parts Credit Allowance ” means the credit granted by CFM to Airline in connection with the Failure of a Part based on the price of a replacement Part, Ex-Works, Evendale, or Ex-Works point of manufacture at the time the Part is removed. This credit may take the form of a replacement Part at CFM’s option.

Part Cycles ” means the total number of Flight Cycles accumulated by a Part.

Parts Repair ” means the CFM recommended rework or restoration of Failed Parts to a Serviceable condition.

Part Time ” means the total number of Flight Hours accumulated by a Part.

PDP Reference Price ” means the unescalated Spare Engine Base Price identified in the applicable letter agreement under this Agreement.

Pre-Delivery Payment ” or “ PDP ” means a purchase price payment made by Airline for a Product prior to payment of the final balance due in accordance with Exhibit C to this GTA.

Pre-owned ” means that the item described as such has been owned and operated by one or more third parties and, as to Airline or Airline’s lessor, is not newly manufactured.

Products ” means Spare Engines, Parts, Modules, technical data, engine monitoring instrumentation, ancillary equipment and other products of CFM as may be offered for sale by CFM.

 

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Resultant Damage ” means the damage suffered by a Part in warranty because of a Failure of another Part or Expendable Part within the same engine provided that the Part or Expendable Part causing the damage was in warranty.

Serviceable ” means an Engine or Part which is in flight worthy condition within the limits defined in the applicable Engine manuals, specification and/or publications.

Scrapped Parts ” means those Parts determined by CFM to be unserviceable and not repairable by virtue of reliability, performance or repair costs. Such Parts shall be considered as scrapped if they bear a scrap tag duly countersigned by a CFM representative. Such Parts shall be disposed of by Airline unless requested by CFM for engineering analysis, in which event any handling and shipping shall be at CFM’s expense.

Spare Engine ” means newly manufactured Engines purchased from CFM by Purchaser and delivered directly to the Purchaser that are not On-Wing Engines.

Ultimate Life ” of a Part means the approved limitation on use of a Part, in cumulative Flight Hours or Flight Cycles, which either a U.S. and/or French Government authority establish as the maximum period of allowed operational time for such Parts in Airline service, with periodic repair and restoration. The term does not include individual Failure from wear and tear or other cause not related to the total usage capability of all such Parts in Airline service.

Unserviceable ” means not in Serviceable condition.

ARTICLE II—PRODUCTS

Airline may purchase any Product under the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth. CFM shall also provide certain Product services as described in Exhibit B.

ARTICLE III—ORDER PLACEMENT

 

A. Notwithstanding additional terms in Airline’s purchase orders and in the event of any conflict between this Agreement and the printed terms and conditions appearing on Airline’s purchase orders, this Agreement shall govern, except that the description of Products, price, quantity, delivery dates and shipping instructions shall be as set forth on each purchase order accepted by CFM.

 

B. Airline may place purchase orders for Spare Parts using one of the following methods: Web-Center (in accordance with the Web-Center terms and conditions), telephone, telegram, facsimile transmission, ARINC or SITA utilizing ATA Specification 2000 (Chapter 3 format) or Airline purchase order as prescribed in the Catalog or CFM’s quotation.

 

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C. Initial provisioning shall be agreed upon by CFM and Airline. Airline may place purchase orders for initial provisioning quantities of spare Parts as provided in the attached Exhibit B as and when Airline elects. Airline may at its election purchase spare Parts from third parties. If Airline elects to purchase spare Parts from third parties, only new CFM parts in original packaging shall be supported under this Agreement.

 

D. Airline shall place Purchase orders for any Product in accordance with the applicable letter agreement or CFM’s quotation for said products.

 

E. CFM’s acknowledgment of each purchase order shall constitute acceptance thereof.

ARTICLE IV—PRODUCT PRICES

 

A. The selling price of Products, including certain spare Parts and Modules, will be the respective prices which are both (i) quoted by CFM for such items in procurement data issued in accordance with ATA Specification 2000 (as the same may be revised or superseded from time to time, the “ Procurement Data ”) or CFM’s written quotation or proposal from time to time and (ii) confirmed in a purchase order placed by Airline and accepted by CFM. CFM shall quote such prices in U.S. Dollars and Airline shall pay for Products in U.S. Dollars. All Product prices include the cost of CFM’s standard tests, inspection and commercial packaging. Transportation costs and costs resulting from special inspection, packaging, testing or other special requirements, requested by Airline, will be paid for by Airline.

 

B. Spare Engine prices will be quoted as Base Prices, subject to escalation using the appropriate CFM Engine escalation provisions set forth in this Agreement. The selling price for a spare Engine is established at the time of Delivery. The appropriate CFM escalation provisions will be set forth in each applicable letter agreement to this Agreement. No change to such escalation provisions will apply to Airline until CFM provides Airline at least ***** prior written notice.

 

C. The selling price of spare Parts, except for those which may be quoted by CFM to Airline, will be the respective prices which are both (i) quoted in CFM’s Spare Parts Price Catalog, as revised from time to time (the “ Spare Parts Catalog ” or “ Catalog ”) or in Procurement Data and (ii) confirmed in a purchase order placed by Airline and accepted by CFM. CFM shall quote such prices in U.S. Dollars, and Airline shall pay for CFM Products in U.S. Dollars. Transportation costs and costs resulting from special inspection, packaging, testing or other special requirements requested by Airline, will be paid for by Airline. But if such additional testing or inspection requirements were reasonably requested by Airline and were agreed to by CFM (which agreement would not unreasonably be withheld) as a result of defects discovered in previous Products provided to Airline by CFM, then CFM shall pay such costs for special inspection, packing, testing and other special requirements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Airline will only be responsible for transportation costs from a U.S. location, unless a non-U.S. source is specifically requested by Airline.

 

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D. The selling price of Spare Parts will be set forth in CFM’s most current catalog or in Procurement Data. The catalog (including prices) shall be firm for the ***** from the date of issuance of the catalog. CFM will advise Purchaser in writing ***** in advance of any changes to the catalog. Prices will be based upon the catalog at time of order. CFM shall not be obligated to accept Airline purchase orders for quantities of spare Parts in excess of up to ***** days of Airline’s normal usage beyond the effective date of the announced price change.

ARTICLE V—DELIVERY

 

A. CFM shall supply Products under each purchase order placed by Airline and accepted by CFM, on a mutually agreed upon schedule consistent with CFM’s lead times and set forth in each purchase order. For example, CFM’s lead time for Spare Engines is at least ***** Engines shall be delivered to the Aircraft Manufacturer as directed by Aircraft Manufacturer. Shipment of such CFM Products shall be from CFM’s facility in Evendale, Ohio, U.S.A., Peebles, Ohio, U.S.A., or Erlanger, Kentucky, U.S.A., or point of manufacture, or other facility at CFM’s option. Shipment dates are subject to (1) prompt receipt by CFM of all information necessary to permit CFM to proceed with work immediately and without interruption, and (2) Airline’s compliance with the payment terms set forth herein.

 

B. Delivery of all Products shall be as follows (hereinafter “ Delivery ”):

 

  (1) For Products shipped from the U.S. to a domestic U.S. destination. Delivery of such Products shall be Ex Works (Incoterms 2000) at the point of shipment described in Paragraph A of this Article;

 

  (2) For Products shipped from the U.S. to a destination outside the U.S., Delivery of such Products shall be to Airline at the frontier of the destination;

 

  (3) For Products shipped from a location outside the U.S. Delivery of such Products shall occur at the frontier of the destination country;

 

  (4) In the event shipment cannot be made for reasons set forth in Paragraph E of this Article, Delivery shall be to storage.

Upon Delivery, title to Products as well as risk of loss thereof or damage thereto shall pass to Airline. However, if Airline requested foreign manufacture of such Product or requested foreign delivery, Delivery for purposes of (2) and (3) shall be Ex Works, point of shipment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, responsibility for all risk and expense in obtaining any required export and import licenses and carrying out all customs formalities for the exportation and importation of goods shall be as set forth in Article XIV of this Agreement.

 

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C. Notwithstanding that Delivery of Products shall be as set forth in Paragraph B of this Article, Airline shall arrange and pay for transportation on behalf of CFM of such Products from the point of shipment in the U.S. described in Paragraph A of this Article until Delivery in accordance with Paragraph B of this Article. All arrangements for Products shipped from a location outside the U.S. to a U.S. shipping point shall be arranged and paid for by CFM. However, if Airline requested foreign manufacture of such Product or requested foreign delivery, Airline shall arrange and pay for such transportation. For shipment of major items such as Spare Engines which (1) require that the ground transportation carrier enter CFM’s facilities and (2) necessitate CFM’s assistance in placing such Products into the hands of the carrier, CFM agrees to contact the carrier directly to arrange the carrier’s scheduled arrival at CFM’s facility. With respect to any Product shipped from the U.S. to a domestic U.S. destination, CFM agrees, unless otherwise directed by Airline or Airline’s freight forwarder, to select a carrier who will act as Airline’s agent to transport Products on the initial leg of ground transportation.

 

D. For Products shipped from outside the U.S., CFM shall bear the risk of loss from point of shipment to the frontier of the destination country and ensure that, in the event of loss of or damage to such Products, it is fully insured against any carrier having custody of the Products at the time of the loss or damage, whether transportation is arranged on Airline’s own aircraft or otherwise. Upon Delivery, risk of loss shall, as stated above, pass to Airline, and Airline shall thereafter take measures it deems appropriate with respect thereto.

 

E. If the Product(s) cannot be shipped when ready due to any cause specified in Article IX of this Agreement, CFM may place such Product(s) in storage. In such event, all expenses incurred by CFM for activities such as, but not limited to, preparation for and placement into storage and handling, storage, inspection, preservation and insurance shall be paid by CFM. However, if shipment cannot be made due to causes within Airline’s reasonable control, all such expenses related to placing the Product into storage, shall be paid by Airline within *****after presentation of CFM’s invoices.

 

F.

Should the delivery by CFM of any Spare Engine be delayed for any reason (other than solely because of the Purchaser), CFM shall make available to Purchaser an Engine(s) similar to the Spare Engine from its nationwide emergency lease pool whenever Purchaser would have utilized a Spare Engine during the period of delay to eliminate an AOG at no cost to Purchaser (other than restoration and LLP deterioration fees fairly attributable to the Purchaser’s actual use of such Engine). When the Spare Engine is delivered to Purchaser, Purchaser has ***** to remove and return such substitute lease engine to CFM or Purchaser shall pay CFM for all lease costs incurred by CFM for such engine starting on and after the ***** in addition to all applicable restoration and

 

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  LLP deterioration fees. In the event that CFM complies with the provision of a lease pool engine under these Spare Engine delay circumstances, Purchaser shall waive any and all rights to sue CFM for legal or equitable remedies for such delay.

Purchaser’s access to the emergency lease pool managed by CFM for its customers is utilized to support all operators of the engine type and, as such, is not dedicated to any one Aircraft operator. The quantity and location of the pool engines as well as the duration of this support will be determined by CFM based on the overall needs of the fleet operators. These Engines will be leased subject to the terms and conditions of the CFM56 Master Equipment Lease Agreement as entered into by CFM and Purchaser. Purchaser understands that it may not use this arrangement as a substitute for acquiring adequate spare engine capability.

 

G. Unless otherwise instructed by Airline, CFM shall ship each Product packaged in accordance with CFM’s normal standards for domestic shipment or export shipment, as applicable. Any special boxing or preparation for shipment specified by Airline shall be for Airline’s account and responsibility. Each Spare Engine purchased from and delivered by CFM shall include a storage bag and shipping stand at no additional cost. The cost of any re-shipping stand or container is not included in the price of the Product. In the event any such CFM-owned items are not returned by Airline to the original point of shipment, in re-usable condition within ***** after shipment, Airline will pay CFM the price of such items upon presentation of CFM’s invoice. Subject to the terms of Letter Agreement No. 2, a Spare Engine shall be delivered to Purchaser rated at the purchased thrust.

 

H. Airline’s order number shall be indicated on all shipments, packing sheets, bills of lading and invoices. CFM shall include with packing sheets the Engine data submittal package which shall be accurate as of the time of shipment.

 

I. CFM shall ship spare Parts packaged and labeled in accordance with ATA Specification No. 300, to a revision mutually agreed in writing between CFM and Airline. CFM shall notify Airline, where applicable, that certain spare Parts are packed in unit package quantities (“UPQs”) or multiples thereof.

Notwithstanding the distinctions set forth in this Article as to when shipment of a Product occurs as opposed to when Delivery of such Product occurs, for all other purposes of this Agreement (including but not limited to (i) escalation of base prices for Products per Article IV of this Agreement, (ii) dates to be provided in Airline’s purchase orders to CFM per Article III of this Agreement, (iii) payment for Products in accordance with the CFM Payment Terms of this Agreement, and (iv) Exhibit A, Warranties and Guarantees, the terms “deliver” or “delivery” with respect to a Product shall be deemed to mean the shipment of that Product in accordance with the terms hereof. However, use of the terms “delivery” or “deliver” and “shipment” or “ship” shall not be construed so that any acts will pass title or risk of loss or damage with respect to the Products to Airline prior to Delivery in accordance with Paragraph B of this Article.

 

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In the event of any delay by CFM in Engine delivery (whether or not such delay is an Excusable Delay), CFM agrees that the Price Escalation Adjustment shall be based on the originally scheduled delivery date and that Pre-Delivery Payments shall be adjusted to reflect the revised delivery date.

ARTICLE VI—PAYMENT

Airline shall pay CFM with respect to Products purchased hereunder as set forth in the attached Exhibit C.

ARTICLE VII—TAXES

 

A. The selling prices include and CFM shall be responsible for the payment of any taxes measured by the income of CFM or in the nature of income taxes, and any franchise taxes, doing business taxes, capital, net worth and any other taxes which would have been imposed without regard to the transaction contemplated hereby, and imposed or levied by a taxing authority whether or not located in the United States. With respect to shipments from the U.S. to any foreign destination requested by Airline, unless CFM arranges for export shipment, Airline agrees to furnish ***** evidence of exportation or other evidence of tax or duty exemption acceptable to the taxing or customs authorities when requested by CFM, failing which, the amount of any U.S. taxes imposed on CFM in connection with the transaction shall be promptly reimbursed in U.S. Dollars by Airline to CFM upon submission of CFM’s invoices therefor. CFM is not aware of any U.S. sales tax being levied for transactions hereunder at the present time.

 

B. Any other taxes levied in connection with a transaction under this Agreement, other than taxes measured by the income of CFM, or in the nature of income taxes, and any franchise taxes, doing business taxes, capital, net worth and any other taxes which would have been imposed without regard to the transaction contemplated hereby, whether levied against Airline or against CFM or its employees, shall be the responsibility of the Airline and shall be paid directly by Airline to the governmental authority concerned. If CFM or its employees are required to pay any such taxes in the first instance, or as a result of Airline’s failure to comply with any applicable laws or regulation governing the payment of such levies by Airline, the amount of any payments so made, plus the expense of currency conversion, shall be promptly reimbursed in U.S. Dollars by Airline upon submission of CFM’s invoices therefor.

 

C. For the purposes of this Article “ Taxes ” means all taxes, duties, fees, or other charges of any nature (including, but not limited to, ad valorem, excise, franchise, gross receipts, import, license, property, sales, stamp, turnover, use, or value-added taxes, and any and all items of withholding, deficiency, penalty, addition to tax, interest or assessment related thereto).

 

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D. All payments by Airline pursuant to this Agreement shall be free of all withholding of any nature whatsoever except to the extent otherwise required by law, and if any such withholding is so required, Airline shall pay an additional amount such that after the deduction of all amounts required to be withheld, the net amount actually received by CFM shall equal the amount that CFM would have received if such withholding had not been required, in each case, so long as the bank to which Airline is requested to make payments is located in the U.S.

 

E. If CFM elects to ship Products from outside the U.S. to a domestic location specified by Airline, all taxes, duties and cost of transportation to the frontier and importing such Products into the U.S. shall be paid by CFM. However if Airline requests CFM to ship Products from outside the U.S. or to ship Products from inside the U.S. to a foreign destination, then Airline shall pay all taxes, duties and costs of transportation and importing such Products into the U.S.

 

F. CFM represents that as of the date of this Agreement, no sales and transfer tax is payable in connection with the delivery of any Spare Engine; provided , that the foregoing representation does not cover use taxes. All use taxes will be paid by Purchaser if levied as a result of a delivery under this Agreement. Puchaser will pay any sales or transfer taxes arising on account of any change in law after the date of this Agreement. However, if such a change in law occurs, the Parties will work together to minimize the effect of such change in law on transactions under this Agreement.

ARTICLE VIII—WARRANTY AND CFM56 PRODUCT SUPPORT PLAN

Applicable warranties relating to all Engines or Parts, either purchased by Airline directly from CFM or installed on Airline’s Aircraft as original equipment, are set forth in Exhibit A. Likewise, traditional product support activities designed for the Engines or Parts are set forth in Exhibit B. All On-Wing and Spare Engines, whether initially contracted for as the Firm Order or acquired through “option” or “purchase rights,” shall be entitled to the respective applicable warranties and product support terms set forth herein, including, without limitation, Exhibits A and B hereto. As provided herein, On-Wing Engines and Spare Engines may have different support terms.

ARTICLE IX—EXCUSABLE DELAY

CFM shall not be liable for delays in delivery or failure to perform due to (1) acts of God, acts of Airline, acts of civil or military authority, fires, strikes, floods, epidemics, war, civil disorder, riot, delays in transportation, or (2) inability due to causes beyond its reasonable control to obtain necessary labor, material, or components, or (3) any other cause beyond its reasonable control. In the event of any such delay, the date of delivery shall be extended for a period equal

 

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to the time lost by reason of the delay. This provision shall not, however, relieve CFM from using reasonable efforts to continue performance whenever such causes are removed. CFM shall promptly notify Airline when such delays occur or impending delays are likely to occur and shall continue to advise it of new shipping schedules and changes thereto.

ARTICLE X – PATENTS

 

A. CFM shall handle all claims and defend any suit or proceeding brought against Airline insofar as based on a claim that without further combination, any Product furnished under this Agreement constitutes an infringement of any patent of the United States or of any patent of any other country that is signatory to Article 27 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation signed by the United States at Chicago on December 7, 1944, in which Airline is authorized to operate or in which another airline pursuant to lawful interchange, lease or similar arrangement, operates aircraft of Airline. This paragraph shall apply only to any Product manufactured to CFM’s design.

 

B. CFM’s liability hereunder is conditioned upon Airline promptly notifying CFM in writing and giving CFM authority, information and assistance (at CFM’s expense) for the defense of any suit or proceeding. In case such Product is held in such suit or proceeding to constitute infringement and the use of said Product is enjoined, CFM shall expeditiously, at its own expense and at its option, either (1) procure for Airline the right to continue using said Product; (2) replace same with satisfactory and noninfringing Product; or (3) modify same so it becomes satisfactory and noninfringing. CFM shall not be responsible to Airline or to said other airline, for incidental or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, costs, expenses, liabilities and/or loss of profits resulting from loss of use under this Article X.

 

C. The remedies described in paragraphs (A) and (B) above do not apply to any Product or Part (1) not purchased by Airline from CFM (except for Products or Parts installed as original equipment on aircraft owned, leased or operated by Airline); (2) that was changed, modified, or not used for its intended purpose; or (3) that was manufactured by CFM to Airline’s unique specifications or directions. CFM assumes no liability for patent infringement as to such items.

The foregoing shall constitute the sole and exclusive remedy of Airline and the sole and exclusive liability of CFM for patent infringement.

ARTICLE XI—DATA

 

A.

All information and data (referred to as “ Data ” hereafter) (including, but not limited to, designs, drawings, blueprints, tracings, plans, models, layouts, software, specifications, technical publications, electronic transmittals, Customer Website data and memoranda) which may be furnished or made available to Airline directly or indirectly as the result of this Agreement shall remain the property of CFM. This Data is proprietary to CFM,

 

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  is disclosed by CFM to Airline in confidence, and shall neither be used by Airline nor furnished by Airline to any other person, firm or corporation for the design or manufacture of any Product nor permitted out of Airline’s possession nor divulged to any other person, firm or corporation, except on a limited basis with other members of the Virgin group (whether or not under common control), but they shall be subject to the same obligations of confidentiality as Airline itself, or as otherwise agreed in writing. Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude Airline from using such Data for the modification, overhaul, or maintenance work performed by Airline on Airline’s Products; except that all repairs or repair processes that require substantiation(including, but not limited to, high technology repairs) will be the subject of a separate license and substantiated repair agreement between CFM and Airline. Airline shall take all steps necessary to insure compliance by its employees, other members of the Virgin group, and agents with this Article XI.

 

B. Nothing in this Agreement shall convey to Airline the right to use the CFM Data to create, manufacture, develop, reproduce or cause the reproduction of any Product of a design identical or similar to that of the Product purchased hereunder or to use the CFM Data to develop any repair for Products, or give to Airline a license under any patents or rights owned or controlled by CFM.

 

C. CFM warrants that it either owns or will secure the right for Airline to use, as set forth in this paragraph, software delivered as part of an Engine by CFM to Airline under this Agreement. CFM agrees to provide to Airline, as part of the delivered Engines, a copy of all software, in machine readable (object code) format, necessary solely for the operation and maintenance of Engines provided under this Agreement. CFM will provide to Airline and Airline agrees to accept and execute all necessary license agreements, if any, that are required to memorialize such rights to use such software. Airline agrees that it shall have no rights to sublicense, decompile or modify any software provided by CFM without the prior express written consent of the owner of such software. Airline shall be solely responsible for negotiating any licenses necessary to secure for Airline any additional rights in any software.

ARTICLE XII—FAA AND DGAC CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

 

A. All Products, when required by the U.S. and/or French Governments, shall, at time of delivery:

 

  1. Conform to a Type Certificate issued by the FAA and DGAC;

 

  2. Conform to applicable regulations issued by the FAA and DGAC, provided such regulations are promulgated prior to the date of acceptance by CFM of the purchase order issued by Airline for such Products in accordance with this Agreement.

 

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B. However, if subsequent to the date of acceptance of the purchase order for such Products but prior to their delivery by CFM to Airline, the FAA and/or DGAC issue changes in regulations covering Products sold under this Agreement and such changes in regulations are promulgated after the date of Airline purchase orders for such Products and such changes were not caused by defects in the Product, then all costs associated with any Product modifications necessitated thereby will be shared equally by CFM and Airline; provided however , that costs associated with any modifications to the airframe required by such Product modifications shall not be borne by CFM.

 

C. Any delay occasioned by complying with such regulations set forth in Paragraph B above shall be deemed an Excusable Delay under Article IX hereof, and, in addition, appropriate adjustments shall be made in the specifications to reflect the effect of compliance with such regulations.

ARTICLE XIII—LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The liability of CFM to Airline arising out of, connected with, or resulting from the manufacture, sale, possession, use or handling of any Product (including Engines installed on Airline’s owned or leased aircraft as original equipment and engines obtained, acquired, leased or operated before or after the execution of this Agreement) or furnishing of services, whether in contract, warranty, tort including negligence (but excluding willful misconduct or gross negligence) or otherwise, shall be as set forth in this Agreement or in Exhibit A or B or in the applicable letter agreements to the Agreement, and ***** ***** As used herein, the term “ CFM ” shall be deemed to include GE, SNECMA and CFM. THE WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A OR THE APPLICABLE LETTER AGREEMENTS ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES WHETHER WRITTEN, STATUTORY, ORAL, OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, OR USAGE OF TRADE).

For the purpose of this Article, the term “ CFM ” shall be deemed to include CFM, GE, SNECMA, and CFM’s subsidiaries, assigns, subcontractors, suppliers, Product co-producers, and the respective directors, officers, employees, and agents of each.

ARTICLE XIV—GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORIZATION

If Airline requests to have Products shipped to a location outside the U.S., Airline shall be responsible for obtaining any required export licenses and import licenses or any other required governmental authorization and shall be responsible for complying with all U.S. and foreign government licensing and reporting requirements. Airline shall restrict disclosure of all information and data furnished in connection with such authorization and shall ship the subject matter of the authorization to only those destinations that are authorized by the U.S. and/or

 

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French Governments. At the request of Airline, CFM will provide Airline with a list of such authorized destinations. CFM shall not be liable if any authorization is delayed, denied, revoked, restricted or not renewed and Airline shall not be relieved of its obligation to pay CFM. If CFM agrees in writing upon Airline’s written request, to assist Airline to arrange for export shipment of Products, Airline shall pay CFM for all fees and expenses including, but not limited to those covering preparation of consular invoices, freight, storage, and Warehouse to Warehouse (including war risk) insurance, upon submission of CFM’s invoices. In such event, CFM will assist Airline in applying for any required Export License and in preparing consular documents according to Airline’s instructions or in the absence thereof, according to its best judgment but without liability for error or incorrect declarations including, but not limited to, liability for fines or other charges. If CFM requests to have Products shipped to a location outside the U.S., or if CFM elects to have Products shipped from outside the U.S., CFM, at its sole expense, shall be responsible for obtaining any required export licenses and import licenses or any other required governmental authorization and shall be responsible for complying with all U.S. and foreign government licensing and reporting requirements.

ARTICLE XV—WAIVER OF IMMUNITY

To the extent that Airline or any of its property is or becomes entitled at any time to any immunity on the grounds of sovereignty or otherwise from any legal action, suit or proceeding, from set-off or counterclaim, from the jurisdiction of any competent court, from service of process, from attachment prior to judgment, from attachment in aid of execution, or from execution prior to judgment, or other legal process in any jurisdiction, Airline for itself and its property does hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waive, and agree not to plead or claim, any such immunity with respect to its obligations, liabilities or any other matter under or arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or the subject matter hereof. Such agreement shall be irrevocable and not subject to withdrawal in any and all jurisdictions including, without limitation, under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act of 1976 of the United States of America.

ARTICLE XVI—NOTICES

Any notices under this Agreement shall become effective upon receipt and shall be in writing and be delivered or sent by mail, personal service or fax to the respective parties at the following addresses, which may be changed by written notice:

 

If to:    Best Air Holdings, Inc.    If to:    CFM International, Inc.
   c/o Virgin USA, Inc.       One Neumann Way, M.D. Y 7
   520 West Broadway       Cincinnati, Ohio 45215-1988 USA
   New York, NY 10012      
Attn:    Chief Financial Officer    Attn:    Customer Support Manager
   Facsimile Number: (212) 966-3008       Facsimile Number: (513) 243-1345
   Telephone Number: (212) 981-3593       Telephone Number: (513) 243-5216

 

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Notice sent by the U.S. mail, postage prepaid, shall be deemed received within ***** after deposit.

ARTICLE XVII—TERMINATION EVENTS

 

A. Upon the commencement of any bankruptcy or reorganization proceeding by or against either Party hereto (the “Defaulting Party”), the other Party hereto may, upon written notice to the Defaulting Party, cease to perform any and all of its obligations under this Agreement and the purchase orders hereunder (including, without limitation, continuing work in progress and making deliveries or progress payments or down payments) unless the Defaulting Party shall provide adequate assurance, in the opinion of the other Party hereto, that the Defaulting Party will continue to perform all of its obligations under this Agreement and the purchase orders hereunder in accordance with the terms hereof, and will promptly compensate the other Party hereto for any actual pecuniary loss resulting from the Defaulting Party being unable to perform in full its obligations hereunder and under the purchase orders. If the Defaulting Party or the trustee thereof shall fail to promptly provide such adequate assurance, upon notice to the Defaulting Party by the other Party hereto, this Agreement and all purchase orders hereunder shall be canceled.

 

B. Either Party, at its option, may cancel this Agreement or any purchase order hereunder with respect to any or all of the Products to be furnished hereunder which are undelivered or not furnished on the effective date of such cancellation by giving the other Party written notice, as hereinafter provided, at any time: (1) after a receiver of the other’s assets is appointed on account of insolvency, or the other makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors and such appointment of a receiver shall remain in force undismissed, unvacated or unstayed for a period of one hundred and twenty (120) days thereafter or (2) the other Party ceases to do business. Such notice of cancellation shall be given thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of cancellation, except that, in the case of a voluntary general assignment for the benefit of creditors, such notice need not precede the effective date of cancellation.

 

C. *****shall also have the right to terminate this Agreement until *****but such right not to extend beyond *****at which time either Purchaser or CFM may terminate this Agreement unless otherwise mutually agreed by Purchaser and CFM. In the event either Purchaser or CFM terminates this Agreement, ***** *****In the event of such termination of this Agreement pursuant to this provision, Purchaser agrees, *****

 

D.

In addition to the provisions described above, this Agreement entered into by the Purchaser and CFM may be terminated: (1) by CFM, in the event that Purchaser ceases to operate at least ***** aircraft powered by the Engines set forth herein, (2) by CFM, in the event that less than ***** aircraft powered by such Engines are in commercial service, (3) by either party, in the event that this Agreement is terminated as a result of an Excusable Delay which continues for ***** or more; provided that if CFM provides

 

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  a substitute spare Engine for at least ***** pursuant to Article V.F. above, such ***** period shall be extended to *****, (4) by mutual consent of the parties, (5) by CFM, if Purchaser ceases normal airline business operations, or (6) by CFM or Purchaser, upon any material breach by the other party which is not cured within ***** from receipt of written notice. Termination may result in applicable legal and equitable remedies which may include forfeiture of payments made on products not delivered, application of interest on amounts outstanding, repossession of products delivered, and off set of payments for outstanding balances; *****

ARTICLE XVIII—MISCELLANEOUS

 

A. Assignment of Agreement. This Agreement may not be assigned, in whole or in part, by either Party without the prior written consent of the other Party (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld), except as follows:

 

  (1) Airline’s consent shall not be required for the assignment by CFM to a third party of CFM’s rights to any and all payments from Airline under this Agreement.

 

  (2) Purchaser may, with prior written notice to CFM, assign all of its interests under this Agreement for product support relating to On-Wing Engines and the purchase of Spare Engines from CFM to an entity resulting from a merger, reorganization or acquisition of the Purchaser, or an entity acquiring all or substantially all of the assets of the Purchaser, in order to initiate normal business operations.

 

  (3) Purchaser may assign, subject to CFM’s written consent which will not be unreasonably withheld, its right to purchase any Engine to a third party in order to facilitate a method of leasing the Aircraft and/or Engines, finance or refinance (including, without limitation, pre-delivery assignment related to the Purchaser’s desire to arrange elements of the financing for Pre-Delivery Payments) pursuant to an assignment agreement in form reasonably satisfactory to CFM.

 

  (4) Purchaser may also assign, subject to CFM’s written consent which will not be unreasonably withheld, its right to purchase any Engine to any affiliated airlines within the Virgin group pursuant to an assignment agreement in form reasonably satisfactory to CFM.

 

  (5) Notwithstanding the first unnumbered paragraph of this Article XVIII A., Purchaser may otherwise assign any or all of its interests under this Agreement to a third party with the written consent of CFM.

 

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B. Exclusivity of Agreement. Except as otherwise expressly provided to the contrary, the rights herein granted and this Agreement are for the benefit of the Parties hereto and are not for the benefit of any third person, firm or corporation, and nothing herein contained shall be construed to create any rights in any third party under, as the result of, or in connection with this Agreement.

 

C. Confidentiality of Information. This Agreement contains information specifically for Airline and CFM, and nothing herein contained shall be divulged by Airline or CFM to any third person, firm or corporation, without the prior written consent of the other Parties, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld; except (i) that Airline’s consent shall not be required for CFM to divulge information and data received from Airline to enable CFM to perform its obligations under this Agreement or to build the Engine or to provide such informational data to an Engine program participant, GE, SNECMA, to a joint venture participant, engineering service provider or consultant to CFM; (ii) to the extent required by government agencies, by law, or to enforce this Agreement; (iii) to the extent necessary for disclosure to the Parties’ respective insurers, accountants, financiers or other professional advisors who must likewise agree to be bound by the provisions of this Article; and (iv) Purchaser shall be entitled to share the data contained herein on a limited basis with other members of the Virgin group (whether or not under common control), but they shall be subject to the same obligations of confidentiality as Purchaser itself. In the event (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv) occur, suitable restrictive legends limiting further disclosure shall be applied. In the event this Agreement, or other CFM or Airline information or data is required to be disclosed or filed by government agencies by law, or by court order, the disclosing party shall notify the other at least thirty (30) days in advance of such disclosure or filing and shall cooperate fully with the disclosing party in seeking confidential treatment of sensitive terms of this Agreement or such information and data.

 

D. Applicable Law. THIS AGREEMENT AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED AND INTERPRETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK EXCLUDING ITS CONFLICTS AND CHOICE OF LAW RULES. The United Nations Conference on contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this Agreement.

 

E. Entire Agreement; Modification. This Agreement (and any amendments, exhibits, and letter agreement supplements hereto) contains the entire and only agreement between the Parties, and it supersedes all pre-existing agreements between such Parties, respecting the subject matter hereof; and any representation, promise or condition in connection therewith not incorporated herein shall not be binding upon either Party. No modification, renewal, extension, waiver, or termination of this Agreement or any of the provisions herein contained shall be binding upon the Party against whom enforcement of such modification, renewal, extension, waiver or termination is sought, unless it is made in writing and signed on behalf of CFM and Airline by duly authorized executives.

 

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F. Duration of Agreement. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until (i) Airline ceases to operate at least ***** powered by Products set forth herein, (ii) less than ***** powered by such Products are in commercial airline service , (iii) this Agreement is terminated in accordance with this Agreement, or (iv) by mutual consent of the parties, whichever occurs first. Nothing herein shall affect the rights and obligations and limitations set forth in this Agreement as to Products ordered for delivery and work performed prior to termination of this Agreement.

 

G. Survival Of Certain Clauses. The rights and obligations of the Parties under the following Articles, of this Agreement as amended, and related Exhibits shall survive the expiration, termination, completion or cancellation of this Agreement:

 

   Article I    —      Definitions
   Article VI    —      Payment
   Article VII    —      Taxes
   Article VIII    —      Warranty and CFM56 Product Support Plan
   Article X    —      Patents
   Article XI    —      Data
   Article XIII    —      Limitation of Liability
   Article XIV    —      Governmental Authorization
   Article XV    —      Waiver of Immunity
   Article XVIII    —      Miscellaneous
   Article XIX    —      Dispute Resolution

 

H. General Rules of Contract Interpretation. Article and paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference only and do not limit or restrict the interpretation of this Agreement. Words used in the singular shall have a comparable meaning when used in the plural and vice versa, unless the contrary intention appears. Words such as “hereunder”, “hereof” and “herein” and other words beginning with “here” refer to the whole of this Agreement, including amendments, and not to any particular Article. References to Articles, Sections, Paragraphs, Attachments or Exhibits will refer to the specified Article, Section, Paragraph, Attachment or Exhibit of this Agreement unless otherwise specified.

 

I. Language. This Agreement, orders, Data, notices, shipping invoices, correspondence and other writings furnished hereunder shall be in the English language.

 

J. Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any part of this Agreement, or the invalidity of its application to a specific situation or circumstance, shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Agreement. In addition, if a part of this Agreement becomes invalid, the Parties will endeavor in good faith to reach agreement on a replacement provision that will reflect, as nearly as possible, the intent of the original provision.

 

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K. Waiver. The failure at any time of any Party to enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement or to require performance by the other Parties of any of its provisions shall in no way affect the validity of this Agreement or the right of the other Parties thereafter to enforce each and every other provision or any subsequent obligation to comply with such provision, condition, or requirement.

 

L. Electronic Transactions.

 

  (i) CFM shall if the capability exists grant Airline access to and use of the CFM Customer Web Center (“CWC”) and/or other CFM Web sites (collectively, “CFM Sites”). Airline agrees that access and use of the CFM Sites are governed by the applicable CFM Site Terms and Conditions posted on the respective CFM Site, except that if such CFM Site Terms and Conditions conflict with the provisions of this Agreement, this Agreement shall govern.

 

  (ii) CFM shall if the capability exists permit Airline to place purchase orders for certain Products on the CFM Sites by one or more electronic methods that indicate Airline’s assent to purchase, including but not limited to clicking buttons on the CFM Site that state “Buy” or “I accept” or “I approve” (“Electronic POs”). The Parties agree that Electronic POs constitute legally valid, binding purchase orders as described in Article III. The Parties agree that such Electronic POs have the same force and effect as purchase orders submitted in paper format with the Airline’s ink signature. The Parties also agree that such Electronic POs are subject to terms and conditions of this Agreement. Each Party agrees that it will not base any contest to the validity of any Electronic PO on the electronic nature of the Electronic PO or the fact that the purchase order was placed in other than a paper format and without an ink signature.

 

  (iii) CFM shall if the capability exists permit Airline to access certain technical Data through the CWC, which may include, but is not limited to CFM technical publications. Such access will be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Further Airline recognizes that the FAA has not approved internet-based media for delivery and maintenance of technical publications. Airline is responsible for contacting its local FAA representative for guidelines regarding its use of CWC-delivered technical data.

 

  (iv) Airline represents and warrants that any employee or representative who is permitted to place Electronic POs or access Data through the CWC is authorized to enter into transactions with CFM or access such Data from CFM and that such employee or representative has obtained login name(s) and password(s) through the CFM-approved Web site registration process. The Parties agree that CFM is entitled to rely on the validity of a login name or password unless notified otherwise in writing by Airline.

 

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M. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed by one or more of the parties to this Agreement in any number of separate counterparts, and all of said counterparts taken together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed signature page of this Agreement by facsimile transmission shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart hereof.

 

N. WAIVERS OF JURY TRIAL. EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND FOR ANY COUNTERCLAIM THEREIN.

ARTICLE XIX—DISPUTE RESOLUTION

 

A. If a controversy, claim or dispute arises relating to this Agreement (the “ Dispute ”), either Party (the “ disputing Party ”) may give written notice to the other Party (the “ receiving Party ”) requesting that the respective executive officers of the Parties resolve the Dispute. Within ***** after receipt of such notice, the receiving Party shall submit to the other Party a written response. The notice and the response shall include a statement of the applicable Party’s position and a summary of reasons supporting that position. The Parties shall cause such executive officers to meet, within ***** after delivery of the disputing Party’s notice, at a mutually acceptable time and place, and thereafter as often as they reasonably deem necessary, to use commercially reasonable efforts to resolve the Dispute. In the event such efforts fail, Airline and CFM may exercise the rights referred to in Clause B below.

 

B. Each of the parties hereby irrevocably and unconditionally:

 

  (i) submits for itself and its property in any legal action or proceeding relating to this Agreement or any other related letter agreement to which it is a party, or for recognition and enforcement of any judgment in respect thereof, to the non-exclusive general jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York, the courts of the United States for the Southern District of New York, and appellate courts from any thereof;

 

  (ii) agrees that nothing herein shall affect the right to effect service of process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right to sue in any other jurisdiction; and

 

  (iii) waives, to the maximum extent not prohibited by law, any right it may have to claim or recover in any legal action or proceeding referred to in this Clause any special, exemplary, punitive or consequential damages.

 

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C. All statements made and documents provided or exchanged in connection with the dispute resolution process set forth in Article XIX.A above shall not be disclosed unless such information is (a) generally available to the public (other than by disclosure in violation of this Agreement or any other agreement to which such person is a party); (b) available to such party on a non-confidential basis from a source that is not prohibited from disclosing such information to such party; or (c) after notice and an opportunity to contest, such party is required to disclose under applicable law or under subpoena or other process of laws.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and the year first above written.

 

BEST AIR HOLDINGS, INC.     CFM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:   /s/ Frances Farrow     By:   /s/ Luc Bramy
Typed Name:   Frances Farrow     Typed Name:   Luc Bramy
Title:   Authorized Representative     Title:   VP Contracts Admin.
Date:   June 14, 2004     Date:   June 11, 2004

 

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EXHIBIT A

ENGINE WARRANTY PLAN

SECTION I—WARRANTIES

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THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER WRITTEN, STATUTORY, ORAL, OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PURPOSE).

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SECTION II—GENERAL

Airline will maintain adequate operational and maintenance records and make these available for CFM inspection.

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Airline will cooperate with CFM in the development of Engine operating practices, repair procedures, and the like with the objective of improving Engine operating costs.

If compensation becomes available to Airline under more than one warranty or other engine program consideration, Airline will not receive duplicate compensation but will receive the compensation most beneficial to Airline under a single warranty or other program consideration.

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EXHIBIT B

CFM56 PRODUCT SUPPORT PLAN

SECTION I—SPARE PARTS PROVISIONING

 

A. Provisioning Data

 

  1. In connection with Airline’s initial provisioning of Spare Parts, CFM shall furnish Airline with data in accordance with ATA 2000 Specification using a revision mutually agreed to in writing by CFM and Airline.

 

  2. It is the intention of the parties hereto to comply with the requirements of the ATA 2000 Specification and any future changes thereto, except that neither party shall deny the other the right to negotiate reasonable changes in the procedures or requirements of the Specification which procedures or requirements, if complied with exactly, would result in an undue operating burden or unnecessary economic penalty.

 

  3. The data to be provided by CFM to Airline shall encompass all Parts listed in CFM’s Illustrated Parts Catalogs. CFM further agrees to become total supplier of Initial Provisioning Data for all vendor Spare Parts in accordance with Paragraph 1. above.

 

  4. Beginning on a date ***** CFM shall provide to Airline a complete set of Initial Provisioning Data and shall progressively revise this data until ***** after delivery of such first Aircraft or as mutually agreed. A status report will be issued periodically. Provisioning data will be reinstituted for subsequent spare Engines, as requested, reflecting the latest modification status. CFM will make available a list of major suppliers as requested by Airline. CFM will provide, or cause to be provided on behalf of its vendors, the same service detailed in this clause.

 

B. Pre-Provisioning Conference

A pre-provisioning conference, attended by CFM and Airline personnel directly responsible for initial provisioning of Spare Parts hereunder, may be held, if necessary, and agreed to by CFM and Airline at a mutually agreed time and place prior to the placing by Airline of initial provisioning purchase orders. Airline may select data format in ATA Specification 2000 or hard copy CFM math models if such conference is held. The purpose of this conference is to discuss systems, procedures and documents

 

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available to the Airline for the initial provisioning cycle of the Products. In addition, CFM will provide at *****to Airline access to a Customer Support Manager as may be required by Airline to assist with initial provisioning recommendations for spare Parts. CFM will conduct a re-provisioning conference with Airline *****after delivery of the first Aircraft to Airline.

 

C. Changes

CFM shall provide Initial Provisioning Data changes in accordance with Chapter 1 of ATA 2000 Specification using a revision mutually agreed to in writing by CFM and Airline. Changes beyond the Initial Provisioning period will be made via ATA Specification 2000 Chapter 2 using a revision mutually agreed to and shall continue for a period consistent with the term of this Agreement.

 

D. Return Of Parts

Airline shall have the right to return to CFM, at CFM’s expense, any new or unused Part which has been shipped in excess of the quantity ordered or which is not the part number ordered or which is in a discrepant condition except for damage in transit.

 

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F. Parts of Modified Design

 

  1. CFM shall have the right to make modifications to design or changes in the Spare Parts sold to Airline hereunder.

 

  2. CFM will from time to time inform Airline in accordance with the means set forth in ATA 2000 Specification, when such Spare Parts of modified design become available for shipment hereunder.

 

  3. Spare Parts of the modified design will be supplied unless Airline advises CFM in writing of its contrary desire within ***** of the issuance of the Service Bulletin specifying the change to the modified Parts. In such event, Airline may negotiate for the continued supply of Spare Parts of the premodified design at a rate of delivery and price to be agreed upon.

 

G. Spare Parts Availability

 

  1. CFM will ship reasonable quantities ***** of spare Parts which are included in CFM’s Engine Spare Parts Catalog within the published leadtime of ***** following receipt of an acceptable purchase order from Airline.

 

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  Lead time for spare Parts and other material which are not included in CFM’s spare Parts Catalog will be shipped as quoted by CFM.

 

  2. CFM will maintain a stock of spare Parts to cover Airline’s emergency needs. For purposes of this Paragraph, emergency is understood by CFM and Airline to mean the occurrence of any one of the following conditions:

 

   AOG      -         Aircraft on Ground   
   Critical-      -        Imminent AOG or Work Stoppage   
   Expedite      -        Less than Normal Lead Time   

Airline will order spare Parts according to lead time as provided in Paragraph 1. above, but should Airline’s spare Parts requirements arise as a result of an emergency, Airline can draw such spare Parts from CFM’s stock. A 24-hour Customer Response Center is available to Airline for this purpose. If an emergency does exist, CFM will ship required spare Part(s) within the time period set forth below following receipt of an acceptable purchase order from Airline.

 

   AOG      -        4 Hours   
   Critical      -         24 Hours   
   Expedite      -        7 Days   

SECTION II—TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS AND DATA

 

A. CFM shall make available to Purchaser documents and revisions for applicable Products, including, without limitation, Engine manuals, service bulletins, All-Operators Wires, and drawings, (all such documents and revisions referred to hereafter as “ Technical Publications ”) in support of the Products, to assist Purchaser with matters that include but are not limited to repair, maintenance and overhaul, fleet upgrades, testing, inspection and trouble-shooting. Such Technical Publications shall be furnished at no charge, in the quantities as specified in Exhibit D and at a time and to a location as mutually agreed; provided that the initial revisions shall commence no later than the delivery of the first Aircraft.

CFM shall incorporate in the Engine Illustrated Parts Catalog and Engine Shop Manual all appropriate CFM changes and modifications for as long as Purchaser receives revisions to Technical Publications. Pre-modified and post-modified configurations shall be included by CFM unless Purchaser informs CFM that a configuration is no longer required.

CFM cannot provide agreement or approval for Purchaser to modify an FAA certified document. Purchaser may duplicate such publications for its own internal use, subject to copyright, proprietary and technical data import/export restrictions. Purchaser may not use such publications for providing services to third parties or other members of the Virgin group.

 

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Technical Publications, to the extent possible, shall be prepared by CFM in accordance with the applicable provisions of ATA 100 or 2100 Specification (including necessary deviations) as the same may be revised from time to time.

If Airline requires CFM to furnish any of the Technical Publications in a form different from that normally furnished by CFM pursuant to ATA Specification 100 or 2100, or in quantities greater than those specified in Exhibit D, CFM will, upon written request from Airline, furnish Airline with a written quotation.

CFM shall incorporate in the Engine Illustrated Parts Catalog and Engine Shop Manual all appropriate CFM changes and modifications for as long as Airline receives revisions to Technical Publications. Premodified and postmodified configurations shall be included by CFM unless Airline informs CFM that a configuration is no longer required.

 

B. CFM will require each vendor to furnish technical data consisting of copies of a component maintenance manual (hereafter “ CMM ”) and service bulletins. Unless the vendor is set up to ship all of its technical data directly to Airline, such vendor publications shall be furnished by CFM to Airline in accordance with and subject to the same provisions as those set forth in Paragraph A. above. Purchaser will be provided at no charge access to the on-line Customer Web Center (CWC) for Purchaser’s personnel designated by Purchaser.

 

C. CFM will also require its ground support equipment vendors, where appropriate, to furnish to Airline, at no charge, technical data determined by CFM to be necessary for Airline to maintain, overhaul and calibrate special tools and test equipment. Such vendor-furnished technical data shall be furnished in accordance with and subject to the same provisions as those set forth in Paragraph A. above, except that the technical data shall be prepared in accordance with the applicable provisions of ATA 101 Specification, as the same may be revised from time to time.

 

D. Where applicable, Technical Publications as described in the above Paragraphs A, B and C, furnished by CFM or by CFM vendors to Airline hereunder, shall be written in the simplified English language as defined by AECMA (Association Europeen des Constructeurs de Material Aerospatial).

 

E. All Technical Publications furnished herein by CFM to Airline shall be subject to the provisions of Article XI of this Agreement.

 

F.

CFM will provide Purchaser appropriate and reasonable documentation with regard to the product in support of Purchasers applications to the FAA. Ultimately Purchaser is responsible to obtain and maintain FAA requirements as an operator. CFM will assist

 

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  Purchaser, as required, in providing data for FAA applications, but CFM will not be liable nor subject to any claim if Purchaser fails to obtain FAA applications. The terms of the Agreement shall apply.

SECTION III—TECHNICAL TRAINING

 

A. Introduction

CFM shall make technical training available to Airline, at CFM’s designated facilities. Details on scope, quantity, materials, and planning are outlined below. Recognizing the need for flexibility in the Purchaser’s training schedules, CFM agrees to make technical training available to Purchaser at any time reasonably satisfactory to CFM commencing no earlier than one year prior to the delivery of the first Aircraft (whether purchased, leased or pre-owned) and continuing until 6 months after the last delivery of any firm ordered and delivered Aircraft from the Aircraft Manufacturer in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

 

B. Scope

CFM will provide at no charge to Purchaser, a number of student days* for maintenance training as defined hereunder. Training provided by CFM is intended to facilitate introduction of the aircraft to the Purchaser’s fleet. Training days outlined below have been found to be a satisfactory level to support introduction:

***** student days* for the first Firm Order Aircraft purchased from Aircraft Manufacturer with CFM power or the first new Aircraft leased with CFM power.

***** student days* for any new additional Aircraft purchased from Aircraft Manufacturer with CFM power or leased with CFM power

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These days will be selected from the, “Standard Maintenance Training Program” list provided by CFM. Any additional training beyond this amount shall be at Purchaser’s cost. It is necessary for the Purchaser to use the maintenance training days within ***** after delivery of the first and each subsequent Aircraft, unless the parties have otherwise agreed in writing. All Purchaser student per diem, travel and lodging costs shall be paid by Purchaser. For maintenance training provided in Springdale, Ohio or Melun Montereau, France, CFM will assist Purchaser’s personnel in making arrangements for hotels and transportation between selected lodging and the training facility.

All instructions, examinations and material shall be prepared and presented in the English language and in the units of measure used by CFM.

 

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C. Training Location

CFM provides the current maintenance training at CFM’s training facility in Springdale, Ohio, or in Melun-Montereau, France. These facilities are fully equipped to handle product training requirements. If requested prior to the conclusion of the maintenance training planning conference call or visit, CFM will conduct the classroom training described in “Standard Maintenance Training” at a mutually acceptable alternate training site, subject to the following conditions.

 

  1. Purchaser will be responsible for providing acceptable classroom space and training equipment required to present the CFM courseware.

 

  2. Purchaser will pay CFM’s travel and living charges for each CFM instructor for each day, or fraction thereof, such instructor is away from Springdale, Ohio, or Melun Montereau, France, including travel time.

 

  3. Purchaser will reimburse CFM for round-trip transportation (coach fare) for CFM’s instructors and training materials between Springdale, Ohio or Melun Montereau, France, and such alternate training site.

 

  4. Those portions of the training that require the use of CFM’s training devices shall be conducted at CFM designated facilities.

 

  5. Purchaser shall bear all per diem, travel and lodging costs for it’s personnel to be trained.

 

D. Training Material

CFM agrees to provide Purchaser, ***** with a copy of all relevant training materials and media as appropriate for each student attending such course. CFM will provide Purchaser electronic publications in SGML if available. Purchaser may duplicate such training materials and media for its own use, subject to copyright, proprietary data and technical data import/export restrictions. CFM further agrees to provide, ***** updates to such training material media for the life of the Engine, subject to limitations provided in this Agreement. Purchaser acknowledges that all training material is proprietary to CFM.

Other Training Material —CFM will provide one set of the following training material, per course as applicable.

Video Tapes —CFM will lend a set of video tapes on 3/4 inch U-matic or  1 2 inch VHS cassettes in NTSC, PAL or SECAM standard, as selected by the Purchaser. If DVDs are available, CFM will provide them instead of video tapes.

 

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Third party overhaul providers that have entered into an agreement with CFM, and are certified to work on the engine, will already have access to the appropriate training material. In the event Airline utilizes a third party shop to perform maintenance and overhaul of its fleet, shop support will be provided by CFM on a “as required” basis consistent with the terms of Section V(“Engineering Support”), below, subject to Airline securing from such a shop an agreement satisfactory in form and substance to CFM, under which CFM Data is adequately safeguarded. There have been some third party maintenance contractors that have entered into maintenance agreements with airlines even though they may not have the required certification to overhaul the contracted equipment and have not entered into an agreement with CFM. Purchaser is not authorized to transfer provided training materials to such contractors and is not authorized to use such materials to establish its own maintenance or training business.

Additional training material (beyond the normal scope defined in the training catalog) may be provided as negotiated between Airline and CFM Customer Support.

 

E. Airline Responsibility

During engine maintenance training at any of the CFM designated facilities, Airline shall be responsible for typical expenses such as:

 

    Air and ground transportation expenses

 

    Lodging (hotel accommodations)

 

    Meals

 

    All Medical – physicians, medication, emergencies, etc.

 

    Other various and sundry expenses (visits to other businesses, entertainment, etc.).

Airline will be responsible for shipping costs of training materials in all cases.

 

F. Standard Maintenance Training

Standard Maintenance Training will consist of computer based training or classroom presentations supported by training materials and, when applicable, hands-on practice. Training material will be based on ATA104 guidelines. The following courses are representative only. CFM reserves the right, from time to time, to adopt a new curriculum, substitute courses, adopt new ones, drop old ones and modify the course content in order to be responsive to its customer and business needs. During the term of this Agreement, when required hereunder, CFM shall continue to make training available to Airline to a level commensurate with the courses indicated below. CFM shall confirm the availability of these and similar courses at Airlines request prior to Airline’s registration of its personnel for same.

 

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  ATA104 -Level I           General Familiarization   
  ATA104 - Level II           Ramp and Transit   
  ATA104 - Level III           Line and Base Maintenance   
  ATA104 -Level IV           Specialized Training   
            Major Module Replacement   
            Module Replacement   
            Fan Trim Balance   
            Borescope Inspection   

 

G. Optional Maintenance Training

Non-standard maintenance training courses are described in the CFM Training Course Syllabus applicable on the date of this Agreement, and CFM will provide a quote upon request based on the course availability at the time of Airline’s request for quote.

 

H. Training on Vendor-Furnished Products

As an integral part of CFM maintenance training, CFM also provides the following training for vendor-furnished products installed on CFM Engines:

 

    Familiarity with the product’s location on the engine and its purpose

 

    On-engine servicing of the product

 

    Removal and Installation functions

If Airline requires additional maintenance training on any vendor-furnished products, Airline shall schedule such training directly with the vendor.

SECTION IV—CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND SERVICE

 

A. Customer Support Manager

CFM shall assign to Purchaser ***** a Customer Support Manager located at CFM’’s factory to provide and coordinate appropriate liaison between the Purchaser and CFM’’s factory personnel. The Customer Support Manager and Field Service Representative assigned to Purchaser will respond to and advise Purchaser in matters of Engine maintenance. Aircraft and Engine maintenance manuals define certified maintenance procedures. CFM shall make factory based engineering support available, ***** to Purchaser for typical powerplant issues (including but not limited to: (a) Operational and maintenance trouble-shooting (b) component design interface (c) repairs and MRB actions (d) flight operations and specific engine performance (e) accessory component liaison and trouble-shooting (f) specific workscopes and Service Bulletin incorporation, (g) test cell correlation and (h) routine technical queries. When specific needs arise or problems are encountered, appropriate CFM technical representatives will visit Purchaser facilities as required.

 

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CFM agrees to support product review meetings to address product issues as mutually agreed by Purchaser and CFM.

 

B. Field Support

CFM shall make available to Purchaser on an as-required basis, ***** a non-dedicated CFM Rep prior to the delivery of the first Aircraft at Purchaser’s maintenance base. Such CFM Rep shall support Purchaser on a roving basis. Selection of the CFM Rep will be determined after Purchaser selects and notifies CFM of a permanent maintenance base or operations center. This CFM Rep will assist Purchaser in areas of technical trouble-shooting and factory liaison support.

CFM will also assist with the introduction of new aircraft/Engines into Airline’s fleet, resolution of unscheduled maintenance actions, product scrap approval, and rapid communication between Airline’s maintenance base and CFM’s factory personnel. Throughout the operation of these Engines, the Customer Support Center and the Customer Web Center (“CWC”) will augment support at no additional charge to Airline.

 

C. Customer Support Center

As an extension of functional support organizations already dedicated to support CFM customers, CFM has now established “Customer Support Centers” (“ CSC ”) to enhance communications in many areas. Airline may access the CSC on a 24 hour, seven Day basis when normal contacts are not accessible or when Airline seeks to identify certain contacts and/or speedier resolutions to any business or technical matters. The CSC representatives, when contacted, shall either provide appropriate response or guide the Airline to specific areas within CFM organizations to seek the response required to Airline’s satisfaction.

The contact information for the CSC shall be available through Airline’s own Customer Web Center.

 

D. Additional Engine Maintenance Services

CFM has over 40 established facilities worldwide that offer Engine maintenance services and programs that can help Airline to control costs, operate its fleet at peak performance efficiencies and assure uninterrupted revenue service. These include, but not limited to, the following:

Comprehensive overhaul and repair services

Maintenance Cost Per Hour programs

Material By The Hour

Component repair

Part Replacement

 

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Technical Fleet Management

Test Cell Support

NDE & advanced inspection systems

Warranty service & administration programs

On-Wing Support services

Remote Diagnostic Services

Accessory Overhaul

Nacelle & Reverser Services

Spare Engine Availability

Airframe maintenance/repair/modification

Specialized maintenance training

Tooling & Test Equipment support

Airline may obtain details, including the scope, timing, availability and associated costs for such additional services through the assigned Customer Support Manager or through contacting the CSC.

 

E. Spare Engine Pooling Arrangement

Purchaser’s access to the emergency lease pool managed by CFM for its customers is utilized to support all operators of the engine type and, as such, is not dedicated to any one Aircraft operator. The quantity and location of the pool engines as well as the duration of this support will be determined by CFM based on the overall needs of the fleet operators. These Engines will be leased subject to the terms and conditions of the CFM56 Master Equipment Lease Agreement as entered into by CFM and Purchaser. Purchaser understands that it may not use this arrangement as a substitute for acquiring adequate spare engine capability.

SECTION V—ENGINEERING SUPPORT

 

A. CFM shall make factory based engineering support available on a non-dedicated basis, ***** to Purchaser for typical powerplant issues (including but not limited to: (a) Operational and maintenance trouble-shooting (b) component design interface (c) repairs and MRB actions (d) flight operations and specific engine performance (e) accessory component liaison and trouble-shooting (f) specific workscopes and Service Bulletin incorporation, (g) test cell correlation and (h) routine technical queries. When specific needs arise or problems are encountered, appropriate CFM technical representatives will visit Purchaser facilities as required. CFM shall also make available to Purchaser on an as-required non-dedicated basis, ***** a field service representative (the “ CFM Rep ”) prior to the delivery of the first firm Aircraft at Airline’s maintenance base. Such CFM Rep shall be assigned on a roving basis and will assist Airline in areas of technical trouble-shooting and factory liaison support. CFM does not provide engineering support for PMA material or DER repairs. This support should come from the PMA/DER supplier.

 

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B. Operations Engineering Survey Teams. CFM will make available to Purchaser, Operations Engineering support (i.e., a trained pilot) to assist flight crews as required at no incremental cost.

 

C. Software. SAGE software (or any subsequent development of such program) will be provided to Purchaser at no cost to support engine condition monitoring.

SECTION VI—SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

 

A. CFM does not supply tooling directly. Support equipment includes tools required to support the maintenance, removal/installation, transportation, overhaul, repair and test of the Engine. Line maintenance tools described in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual are provided by GE Support Services, LP (“ GESS ”).

 

B. Purchaser can order support equipment from GESS by contacting:

GE Support Services, LP, 14000 Horizon Way, Mt. Laurel, NJ. 08043; WEBSITE: www.gsetools.com)

 

C. Upon Purchaser’s request, CFM will furnish to Purchaser ***** technical data (including tooling assembly drawings) reasonably determined by CFM to be necessary for Purchaser to maintain, overhaul and calibrate support equipment. Purchaser shall treat this data as CFM proprietary data. CFM will advise Purchaser of the replacement of the SAGE trend monitoring software, when available.

SECTION VII—GENERAL CONDITIONS—CFM56 PRODUCT SUPPORT PLAN

 

A. Airline will maintain adequate operational and maintenance records and make these available for CFM inspection.

 

B. This Product Support Plan is subject to the provisions of Article XIII (Limitation of Liability) of this Agreement.

 

C. Airline will cooperate with CFM in the development of Engine operating practices, repair procedures, and the like with the objective of improving Engine operating costs.

 

D. Except as provided in the Warranty Pass-On provisions in Paragraph G. of Exhibit A hereof, this Product Support Plan applies only to the original purchaser of the CFM56-5B Engine, except that installed Engines supplied to Airline through the Aircraft Manufacturer shall be considered as original Airline purchases covered by this Product Support Plan.

 

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E. Airline will provide CFM a report identifying serialized rotating parts which have been scrapped by Airline. Format and frequency of reporting will be mutually agreed to by Airline and CFM.

 

F. CFM does not provide engineering support for non OEM materials or repairs. This support should come from supplier of such parts or repairs.

 

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EXHIBIT C

CFM PAYMENT TERMS

 

A. Airline shall pay CFM with respect to each purchase order hereunder, in United States Dollars as follows:

 

  1. For Engines, Engine Modules and related additional equipment:

*****

If any of the foregoing PDPs become due within ***** after execution of this Agreement, then they shall instead be payable on such *****

 

  2. For spare Parts, payment of the selling price shall be made at time of delivery thereof.

 

  3. For special tools and test equipment, payment of the selling price shall be made at time of delivery thereof.

 

B. If delivery hereunder is delayed by Airline, payment shall be made based on the delivery schedule set forth in the purchase order as accepted by CFM.

 

C. All payments shall be made by credit transfer to the CFM bank account as specified in CFM invoices.

 

D. In the event of delay in the payments to be made by Airline hereunder, CFM shall be entitled, without prejudice to any other rights of CFM, to claim interests on the amounts due, computed at the current rates of the monetary market in New York JPMorgan Chase Bank’s prime rate or the then-prevailing equivalent in force on the day last payment is due, plus 1%. Interests will cover the whole period of delayed payment.

 

E. CFM may establish different payment terms in the event Airline consistently fails tomake payment according to the terms set forth above.

 

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EXHIBIT D

CFM TECHNICAL DATA AND FORMATS

TECHNICAL DATA

 

ITEM

  

NAME

  

FORMAT

   STANDARD
QTY

*****
     MAX. QTY
*****
 

1

   Engine Illustrated Parts Catalog    Printed 2 sides      *****         *****   
      OR      
      One Side Copy      *****         *****   
      Microfilm (16mm)      *****         *****   
      OR      
      Microfilm (Silver Halide)      *****         *****   

2

   Engine Shop Manual    Printed 2 sides      *****         *****   
      OR      
      One Side Copy      *****         *****   
      Microfilm (16 mm)      *****         *****   
      OR      
      Microfilm (Silver Halide)      *****         *****   

3

   Component Maintenance Manuals    Printed 2 sides      *****         *****   
      Microfilm (16 mm)      *****         *****   

4

   Illustrated Tool and Equipment Manual   

Printed 2 sides

Microfilm (16 mm)

     *****         **********   

5

   Ground Support Equipment    Printed 2 sides      *****         *****   

6

   Non-Destructive Testing Manuals    Printed 2 sides      *****         *****   
      Microfilm (16 mm)      *****         *****   

7

   Specific Operating Instruction    Printed 2 sides      *****         *****   
      Microfilm (16 mm)      *****         *****   

8

   Service Bulletins    Printed 2 sides      *****         *****   
      Microfilm (16 mm) Initial Dot. & yearly revision only      *****         *****   

9

   Service Bulletins Index    Printed 2 sides      *****         *****   
      Microfilm (16 mm) Initial Dot. & yearly revision only      *****         *****   

10

   Standard Practices Manual    Printed 2 sides      *****         *****   
      Microfilm (16 mm)      *****         *****   

11

   Consumable Products Manual    Printed 2 sides      *****         *****   
      Microfilm (16 mm)      *****         *****   

12

   Technical Manual Index    Printed 2 sides      *****         *****   

13

   I.P.C., E.S.M., I.T.E.M., N.D.T.M, S.B., C.P.M.    CD-ROM*****         *****   

 

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AMENDMENT 1 TO GENERAL TERMS OF AGREEMENT NO. CFM-04-0012B

Best Air Holdings, Inc.

c/o Virgin USA Inc.

520 West Broadway

New York, New York 10012

WHEREAS , CFM International, Inc. (“ CFM ”) and Best Air Holdings (“ Airline ”), (collectively referred to as the “ Parties ”) have entered into General Terms Agreement No. (GTA) CFM-04-00012B dated June 14, 2004 (“ GTA ”) which contains applicable terms and conditions governing the sale by CFM and the purchase by Airline from CFM of spare engines, related equipment and spare parts therefor in support of Airline’s CFM powered fleet of aircraft from Airbus Industrie S.A.S (“ Airbus ”); and

WHEREAS , Airline has requested and CFM has agreed to amend the GTA per the modifications identified within this document in order to reflect the change in ***** . These modifications to the GTA listed within this Amendment do not constitute a delay or cancellation for purposes of the GTA and Letter Agreements No. 1 and No. 2 nor is Best Air in breach under this Amendment No. 1 to the GTA.

NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the Parties agree as follows:

 

I. Article XVII Paragraph C shall be amended such that *****.

 

II. Article XVIII Paragraph C shall be amended to include ***** in which the information contained within the Agreements, consisting of the GTA CFM-04-00012B and any corresponding Letter Agreements and Amendments to these documents, are specifically for Airline, ***** and CFM.

Please indicate your agreement with the foregoing by signing two (2) originals of this Amendment No. 1 to GTA CFM-04-00012B in the space provided on each such original.

 

      Very truly yours,
BEST AIR HOLDINGS, INC.     CFM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:  

/s/ David Whelan

    By:  

/s/ Thierry Derrien

Printed Name:   David Whelan     Printed Name:   Thierry Derrien
Title:   Authorized Signatory     Title:   VP Contracts
Date:   November 7, 2005     Date:   November 18, 2005

 

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LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 1

TO GTA No. CFM-04-0012B

Best Air Holdings, Inc.

c/o Virgin USA, Inc.

520 West Broadway

New York, New York 10012

WHEREAS, CFM International, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “ CFM ”) and Best Air Holdings, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the “ Airline ,”) and together with CFM, the “ Parties ” have entered into General Terms Agreement No. CFM-04-0012B dated June 11, 2004 (hereinafter referred to as the “ GTA ”); and

WHEREAS, the GTA contains applicable terms and conditions governing the sale by CFM and the purchase by Airline of spare engines, related equipment and spare parts therefor in support of Airline’s CFM powered fleet of aircraft from Airbus Industrie S.A.S. (“ Airbus ”), to be supplemented by this Letter Agreement ( “Letter Agreement” ) and Letter Agreement No. 2 dated the date hereof, all of which, when taken together, and as each may be amended, supplemented, including without limitation by additional letter agreements, or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with the terms of the GTA, are hereinafter referred to as the “ Agreement ;”

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the Parties agree as follows.

 

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PROPRIETARY INFORMATION NOTICE The information contained in this document is CFM Proprietary Information and is disclosed in confidence. It is the property of CFM and shall not be used, disclosed to others, or reproduced without the express written consent of CFM. If consent is given for reproduction in whole or in part, this notice and the notice set forth on each page of this document shall appear on any such reproduction. Export control laws may also control the information contained in this document. Unauthorized export or re-export is prohibited.


LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 1

 

A. Firm Order Aircraft, On-Wing and Spare Engines

 

  1. Firm Order for Aircraft with On-Wing Engines.

 

  1.1. Airline shall take delivery of between eighteen (18) and twenty four (24) newly manufactured firm A319 and A320 narrow-body Airbus Aircraft, each equipped with two (2) new CFM56-5B5 and CFM56-5B4 On-Wing Engines respectively, to be delivered in 2005 and 2006 (the “ Firm Order ”) and shall have rights to purchase up to an additional seventy two (72) Aircraft with two (2) On-Wing Engines for delivery between 2006 and 2010. Airline shall contract for the Firm Order Aircraft with Airbus.

 

  1.2 Details related to the required delivery schedule of Firm Order Aircraft and associated On-Wing Engines (not including Alternatively-Sourced Aircraft and associated On-Wing Engines), as well as other CFM-specific terms, are outlined in Attachment A. Airline may shift the Firm Order Aircraft deliveries specified on Attachment A so long as (i) Airline notifies CFM *****, (ii) the total Firm Order Aircraft are not less than 18 or more than 24 and (iii) the last scheduled delivery is not later than *****

 

  2. Alternatively Sourced Aircraft and On-Wing Engines.

 

  2.1. The Airline may source up to twelve (12) aircraft and twenty four (24) associated on-wing engines, each of the same type as the Aircraft and On-Wing Engines, respectively, from lessors (such aircraft, the “ Lessor Aircraft ,” and such on-wing engines, the “ Lessor On-Wing Engines ”). Airline may also source up to four (4) pre-owned aircraft and eight (8) associated on-wing engines, each of the same type as the Aircraft and On-Wing Engines, respectively (such pre-owned aircraft together with the Lessor Aircraft, the “ Alternatively-Sourced Aircraft ,” and such on-wing engines together with the Lessor On-Wing Engines, the “ Alternatively-Sourced On-Wing Engines ”).

 

  2.2 The terms set forth herein (other than Engine Support Allowances and allowances for tooling, parts, Spare Engine purchases and training required by the Airline and delivery terms) shall apply to Lessor On-Wing Engines (including, without limitation, with respect to all warranties, guaranties, remedies, and initial and ongoing support terms). For the avoidance of doubt, Lessor On-Wing Engines shall not include Pre-owned Engines.

 

  2.3 *****

 

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  3. Spare Engine Firm Order.

 

  3.1 Airline agrees to buy a minimum of two (2) CFM56-5B/P Spare Engines (one (1) CFM56-5B5/P Spare Engine and one (1) CFM56-5B4/P Spare Engine) to be delivered in accordance with the delivery schedule in Attachment A, subject to paragraphs A.3.2, A.5.1 and A.6. (the “ Spare Engine Firm Order ”). Such Spare Engines will be delivered with an alternative customized rating plug to allow installation on either the A319 or A320 Aircraft. Airline shall contract directly with CFM for such Spare Engines by means of a purchase order incorporating the terms of the Agreement.

 

  3.2 The delivery date of the first Spare Engine shall be June 1, 2005, provided that Airline may defer such delivery date to a date no later than ***** after such delivery date so long as Airline notifies CFM by ***** The delivery month of the second Spare Engine shall be June, 2006. Other than the first Spare Engine, the Airline shall provide CFM with ***** written notice of its order for delivery of any Spare Engine, provided that the Spare Engine orders shall be spaced at least ***** apart.

 

  3.3 For each Spare Engine delivery, the PDP Reference Price shall be equal to the unescalated Spare Engine Base Price identified in Attachment C. The final payment at time of Spare Engine delivery will include credit for all PDPs received by CFM plus the escalation of the whole PDP Reference Price as well as the remaining balance of the PDP Reference Price.

 

  3.4 *****

 

  4. Additional Spare Engine Purchases.

 

  4.1 The Airline may purchase up to ten (10) additional Spare Engines, beyond the first two (2) firm ordered Spare Engines, for delivery through 2010. The Airline shall provide CFM with at least ***** lead time upon ordering any such additional Spare Engine and shall space orders at least ***** apart. The price of such additional Spare Engines shall be the base price set forth in Attachment C, subject to escalation. The Spare Engine base price will be firm, subject to escalation, for ***** following the delivery of the last Firm Order Aircraft. Such ***** period shall be reset each time an option or purchase rights Aircraft is converted into a firm ordered Aircraft within such period, but in no event shall any such period extend beyond *****

 

  4.2 *****

 

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  5. Regulatory Delay Delivery Modification Right.

 

  5.1 If the Airline shall, despite its reasonable efforts, not have received the “Show Cause” order which precedes receipt of the regulatory approvals necessary to operate aircraft as a U.S. scheduled air carrier at least ***** prior to the proposed delivery of the first Firm Order Aircraft, then the Airline shall have the right to delay, upon providing ***** written notice to CFM, delivery of ***** by *****, provided that aggregate delivery delays in respect of all Spare Engines based on this provision shall not exceed ***** In addition, CFM agrees at no additional cost to the Airline to provide storage and insurance for such Spare Engines at point of manufacture or another location in CFM’s discretion for up to an aggregate of ***** Furthermore, *****

 

  5.2 In the event of any delivery delays under this provision, Airline agrees that the Spare Engine purchase price shall be subject to the Price Escalation Adjustment. Legal transfer of the Spare Engines in question will not take place until the rescheduled date of delivery.

 

  6. *****

*****

 

  7. Price Escalation Adjustment.

The Price Escalation Adjustment with respect to On-Wing Engines associated with Airbus Aircraft and Spare Engines shall be as set forth in Attachment D (the “ CFM Proposal ”), which attachment is incorporated herein by reference, with the understanding that any escalation provision in the Airbus Aircraft purchase agreement shall supercede the Agreement with respect to Airbus On-Wing Engines. By way of example, the “Price Escalation Adjustment” shall represent a number which, when multiplied by the Engine Price, results in the price to be paid by Airline upon delivery. CFM will provide Airline with the indices used by CFM in the calculation of the Price Escalation Adjustment so that Airline may verify such calculation.

In consideration of Airlines selection of the CFM56-5B Engine to power its fleet of new Airbus A319 and A320 Aircraft and the terms and conditions above, CFM agrees to the following:

 

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B. Special Allowances

CFM agrees to provide the following allowances to Airline subject to the conditions set forth in the GTA and this Letter Agreement:

 

  1. Engine Support Allowance

 

  1.1 With respect to each Firm Order A319/A320 Aircraft powered by CFM56-5B Engines, CFM will provide to Airline on the delivery date of the Aircraft, provided CFM has received written notice of such delivery at least ***** in advance, an amount specified below (“ Engine Support Allowance ”). These allowances are provided to Airline in consideration of Airline purchasing and taking delivery of the Firm Order Aircraft and Spare Engines in accordance with Attachment A attached hereto, subject to the provisions of Attachment B and Paragraphs A.1, A.3, A.5, and A.6. The Engine Support Allowances and other allowances identified herein are in January 2003 USD (CPI=*****). Such allowance escalation shall be calculated in accordance with Attachment D, the CFM Proposal.

Each per-Aircraft Allowance, identified below, will be earned at time of delivery of each shipset of CFM56 Engines to Airbus to be installed on Airline’s identified production Airbus Aircraft. Provided CFM has received written notice of delivery of such Aircraft to Airline at least ***** prior to the date of such delivery, then CFM shall provide the following allowances to Airline on the date of Aircraft delivery as credits to Airline for future purchases from CFM, or CFM shall provide each allowance in cash at Airline’s written request.

CFM shall not be obligated to provide any Engine Support Allowance if Airline is in material breach of the Agreement.

With respect to the first twenty-four (24) Aircraft which are ordered and delivered to Airline (whether such Aircraft are Firm Order Aircraft or option Aircraft:

 

Engine Type

   Aircraft Type      Allowance  

CFM56-5B5/P

     A-319         *****   

CFM56-5B4/P

     A-320         *****   

 

  1.2 With respect to the twenty-fifth (25 th ) through thirty-sixth (36 th ) option Aircraft which are ordered and delivered:

 

Engine Type

   Aircraft Type      Allowance  

CFM56-5B5/P

     A-319         *****   

CFM56-5B4/P

     A-320         *****   

provided that if on or before the date of delivery of the thirty-sixth (36 th ) Aircraft, Airline orders a third (3 rd ) firm Spare Engine for delivery no later than ***** CFM shall provide an additional allowance as credit or cash (as selected by the Airline) in the amount of ***** per each Aircraft delivered to Airline from and including the twenty-fifth (25 th ) Aircraft to and including the thirty-sixth (36 th ) Aircraft.

 

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  1.3 With respect to purchase rights Aircraft numbers thirty seven (37) through ninety (90) which are ordered and delivered:

 

Engine Type

   Aircraft Type      Allowance  

CFM56-5B5/P

     A-319         *****   

CFM56-5B4/P

     A-320         *****   

 

  1.4 When CFM has received written notice of delivery of each Aircraft identified in this Paragraph B.1. and a written request for disposition of the credit or cash Engine Support Allowance, CFM will provide within ***** of such notice the Engine Support Allowances per Airline’s request, subject to the terms and conditions of Attachment B.

 

  2. Training Credit and Special Training Allowance

 

  2.1 Training Credit

In addition to the training support terms provided in the GTA, CFM will provide the following concessions to Airline. These special concessions are not assignable without CFM’s written consent.

It is understood that although the student training days are earned with respect to purchased or leased new Aircraft, Airline may use such training with respect to up to four (4) pre-owned Aircraft. Airline is entitled to use student days for four (4) pre-owned Aircraft from either the first (1 st ) Firm Order Aircraft or the first (1 st ) new leased Aircraft allotment of ***** student days or the ***** student day allotment for subsequently delivered new Aircraft as long as the total number of student training days set forth above is not increased.

 

  2.2 Special Training Allowance

To assist Airline with the cost associated with training, CFM will provide to Airline a special allowance in the amount of ***** per each of the Firm Order A319 and A320 Aircraft delivered to Airline in support of Training of Airline personnel on the CFM56-5B Engine. This per Aircraft allowance is earned at time of delivery of each Aircraft to Airline and may be used by Airline for training purchases with CFM at any time after the allowance has been earned. At Airline’s option, elected by notice in writing to CFM, CFM will bring this per Aircraft training allowance forward up to ***** prior to delivery of the first (1 st ) Firm Order Aircraft as an advance of ***** in total against the purchase of a minimum of eighteen (18) Firm Order A319/A320 Aircraft, based on the total number of Aircraft delivered, in lieu of the per Aircraft allowance. Any such

 

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Special Training Allowance for additional Aircraft ordered above this minimum eighteen (18) Firm Order will be paid upon Aircraft delivery. Allowance escalation terms described in the Engine Support Allowance apply to the Special Training Allowance. CFM shall not be obligated to advance this allowance to Airline if Airline is in material breach of the Agreement.

 

  3. Tooling, Spare Engine and Provisioning Support Allowance

CFM will provide to Airline a special allowance in support of Tooling, Spare Engines and Provisioning in the amount of ***** per each Firm Order Aircraft delivered to Airline. This per Aircraft allowance is earned at time of delivery of each Firm Order Aircraft per the delivery schedule set forth in Attachment B, subject to Paragraph A.1 above, up to a maximum amount of ***** for twenty four (24) Firm Order Aircraft delivered to Airline. However to better support Airline’s start-up concerns, CFM shall bring this ***** per Aircraft allowance forward over the first ten (10) Firm Order Aircraft as an advance due to Airline ***** prior to the delivery of the first (1 st ) Firm Order Aircraft under this Agreement. This will make available to Airline a maximum of ***** prior to the time of delivery of the first (1 st ) Firm Order Aircraft. This advance will be earned down with each Firm Order Aircraft delivered through and including the tenth (10 th ) such Aircraft. The ***** allowance for the delivery of each Firm Order Aircraft thereafter will be earned and made available to Airline at time of such Aircraft delivery. This allowance shall be escalated in accordance with the applicable escalation formula in Attachment D. CFM shall not be obligated to advance the ***** allowance if Airline is in material breach of the Agreement.

 

  4. Use of Allowances

The Special Training Allowance and the Tooling and Spare Engine Support and the Provisioning Support may be utilized by Airline for any purpose, including, without limitation, credit for training, tooling, spare engine or aircraft payments and spare parts.

 

  5. *****

*****

 

C. Special Fleet Operation Guarantees

The Special Guarantees provided in this Paragraph C. are in consideration of ***** Firm Order Aircraft to be delivered as set forth in Attachment A, subject to Paragraph A.1 in this Letter Agreement, and the assumptions below unless otherwise noted. CFM will provide Airline with applicable revisions to Special Guarantee levels, based on final delivery schedules and operating assumptions. ***** All such Special Guarantees ***** are based on the following operating assumptions.

 

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*****

 

    Mutually agreed engine workscopes; *****

 

    Normal operation, wear and tear, and maintenance practice;

*****

These assumptions, which are the basis for the Special Guarantees are “Conditions Precedent” to the levels of the Special Guarantees and if these Conditions Precedent are not met and the fleet size and mix is changed, CFM reserves the right to re-evaluate and possibly adjust the Special Guarantees.

The Guarantee Period shall be from***** through *****

Airline will be entitled to receive only one remedy (which shall be at Airline’s option) for the same event under different Special Guarantees or Warranties *****

*****

 

D. Special Fleet Support Guarantees

The Special Guarantees provided in this Paragraph D. are in consideration of ***** Firm Order Aircraft to be delivered as set forth in Attachment A, subject to Paragraph A.1 in this Letter Agreement. *****

*****

The obligations set forth in this Letter Agreement are in addition to the obligations set forth in the GTA. In the event of conflict between the terms of this Letter Agreement and the terms of the GTA, the terms of this Letter Agreement shall take precedence. Terms, which are capitalized but not otherwise defined herein, shall have the meaning given to them in Article I of the GTA.

 

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Please indicate your agreement with the foregoing by signing two (2) duplicate originals as provided below.

 

      Very truly yours,
BEST AIR HOLDINGS, INC.     CFM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:  

/s/ Frances Farrow

    By:  

/s/ Luc Bramy

Typed Name:   Frances Farrow     Typed Name:   Luc Bramy
Title:   Authorized Representative     Title:   V.P. Contracts Admin
Date:   June 14, 2004     Date:   June 11, 2004

 

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ATTACHMENT A

Aircraft Order Delivery Schedule

 

Date

   A319      A320  

May 05

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Jun 05

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Jul 05

     0         1   

Aug 05

     0         0   

Sep 05

     0         0   

Oct 05

     0         0   

Nov 05

     0         0   

Dec 05

     0         0   

Jan 06

     0         0   

Feb 06

     0         0   

Mar 06

     1         0   

Apr 06

     1         0   

May 06

     1         0   

Jun 06

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Jul 06

     1         1   

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     1         1   

Sep 06

     1         0   

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     1         1   

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     1         0   

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     1         0   

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     0         0   

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     0         0   

Mar 07

     0         0   

Apr 07

     0         0   

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     1         1   

Jun 07

     0         0   

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     11         7   

Firm Spare Engine

 

Date

   Quantity  

Apr 05

     1 x CFM56-5B4/P   

Jun 06

     1 x CFM56-5B5/P   

 

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ATTACHMENT B

CONDITIONS FOR SPECIAL ALLOWANCES; DELAY/CANCELLATION

 

1. Conditions Precedent to Allowances :

The allowances set forth in this document are contingent upon Airline purchasing and accepting delivery of a minimum of eighteen (18) Firm Order A319/A320 Aircraft and the two (2) Firm CFM56-5B spare Engines (one (1) CFM56-5B5/P and one (1) CFM56-5B4/P) according to the delivery schedules in Attachment B, subject to Clauses A.5, A.7 and B.3 (hereinafter the “ Conditions Precedent ”). If the defined Conditions Precedent are not satisfied, the allowance levels shall be adjusted as defined below. The term “ Aircraft ” as used in this attachment shall mean any A319/A320 narrowbody/single isle series Aircraft powered by the CFM56-5B Engines.

 

Qnty. Aircraft Delivered

  

Allowance Adjustment

18 Firm Order

A319/A320 Aircraft and

up

   *****

From 1-17 Firm Order

A319/A320 Aircraft

   *****

0 firm A319/A320

Aircraft

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If Airline does not purchase and take delivery of the two (2) spare Engines per the delivery schedule in Attachment B, subject to Clauses A.7 and B.3, no later than ***** after the new Spare Engine delivery scheduled dates, the special per Aircraft Introductory Allowance *****

In any case where an allowance adjustment is made, Airline shall reimburse CFM the appropriate amount as calculated per the above plus escalation on that amount per the Price Escalation Adjustment set forth in Attachment D. Escalation shall be calculated from time of initial Aircraft delivery to date of payment to CFM.

 

2. Allowance for Initial Aircraft Sale Only

The respective allowances described in this document apply only to Aircraft that are (i) purchased as new Aircraft by Airline directly from the Aircraft Manufacturer during the initial sale of the Aircraft and (ii) not equipped with Airline-furnished engines.

 

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3. Form, Availability and Earning of Allowances

Unless otherwise stated, the per-Aircraft allowances described in this document will be available to Airline:

 

  (a) in the form of a credit to be used by Airline against purchases from CFM, or

 

  (b) upon Airline’s written request, as a wire transfer of funds to Airline in accordance with Airline’s written instructions, or

 

  (c) upon Airline’s written request, as a wire transfer of funds to Airbus in accordance with Airline’s written instructions.

Payment will be made:

 

  (i) for items (a) and (b), within *****

 

  (ii) for item (c), *****

Unless otherwise stated, each per-Aircraft allowance will be earned by Airline, on a pro-rata basis, upon delivery of each shipset of Engines to the Aircraft Manufacturer for installation on an Aircraft.

 

4. Cancellation

As used in this Proposal the terms “ Cancels ”, “ Cancellation ” or “ Canceled ” with respect to any Aircraft shall mean (1) an express cancellation by Airline of an Aircraft to be powered by CFM engines, or (2) failure by Airline to accept delivery of an Aircraft within ***** of its scheduled delivery date as adjusted according to this Proposal (or it becomes apparent that delivery of such Aircraft will not occur within ***** of the scheduled delivery date).

 

5. Allowances Not Paid on Canceled Aircraft and Advanced Allowances Returned

The allowances described in this document for a Canceled Aircraft will become unearned and will not be paid if CFM has delivered Engines to the Aircraft Manufacturer for installation on an Aircraft that Airline later Cancels, and any allowances that may have been previously paid or advanced for each Canceled Aircraft will be reimbursed to CFM by Airline. Such reimbursed advances shall be returned to CFM by Airline within ***** of the applicable Cancellation. Receipt of payment under this Paragraph 5 shall not preclude CFM from seeking other remedies in a court of competent jurisdiction.

 

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6. Remedies for Failure to Take All Aircraft

 

  (a) Resolution by Senior Executive Officers.

If a dispute arises relating to the Conditions Precedent and related damages, if any, (the “ Dispute ”) either party (the “ disputing party ”) may give written notice to the other party (the “ receiving party ”) requesting that the respective executive officers of the Parties resolve the Dispute. Within ***** after receipt of such notice, the receiving party shall submit to the other party a written response. The notice and the response shall include a statement of the applicable party’s position and a summary of reasons supporting that position. The Parties shall cause such executive officers to meet, within ***** after delivery of the disputing party’s notice, at a mutually acceptable time and place, and thereafter as often as they reasonably deem necessary, to use commercially reasonable efforts to resolve the Dispute.

 

  (b) Exclusivity; Confidentiality .

All statements made and documents provided or exchanged in connection with the dispute resolution process set forth in Paragraph 6(a) above shall not be disclosed unless such information is (a) generally available to the public (other than by disclosure in violation of this Agreement or any other agreement to which such person is a party); (b) available to such party on a non-confidential basis from a source that is not prohibited from disclosing such information to such party; or (c) after notice and an opportunity to contest, such party is required to disclose under applicable law or under subpoena or other process of laws.

 

7. Failure of Aircraft Manufacturer to Deliver

Notwithstanding Paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 of this attachment, provided Airline has otherwise performed its obligations described in this document, should Airline fail to take delivery of required Aircraft due exclusively to a failure to deliver on the part of the Aircraft Manufacturer, Airline shall not be deemed to have failed to meet its performance requirements under this document provided that Airline completes such requirements as soon as practicably consistent with the Aircraft Manufacturer’s ability to complete such deliveries. In such case, deliveries of such delayed Aircraft to Airline shall otherwise qualify for the provisions of this document, in accordance with the terms hereof.

 

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8. Aircraft Not Owned for Planned Period

If Airline sells or otherwise fails to own (other than for financing purposes) for an average period of ***** or more of the total delivered Aircraft for which CFM paid allowances hereunder, then the allowances earned and/or paid on such sold or non-Airline owned Aircraft will be proportionately reduced. Airline will reimburse CFM an amount equal to the proportionate share of the allowances earned and/or paid with respect to such Aircraft, (based on the percentage of the ***** minimum period the Aircraft was actually owned by Airline).

 

9. Set Off for Outstanding Balance

Provided that outstanding amounts due and owing from Airline to CFM for CFM goods or services (whether or not in connection with the Aircraft described in this document and/or the CFM GTA) are not the subject of a reasonable and factually based dispute regarding CFM invoices received by Airline, CFM shall be entitled, at all times, to set off any such outstanding amounts against any amount payable by CFM to Airline in connection with this Proposal document.

 

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ATTACHMENT C

BASE PRICES FOR SPARE ENGINES

AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

 

Item

  

Base Price

January 2003
US Dollars

CPI=*****

1.       Basic Engine

  

CFM56-5B6/P

   *****

CFM56-5B5/P

   *****

CFM56-5B4/P

   *****

2.       Optional Equipment (Per Engine)

  

EngineCondition Monitoring Kit

   *****

 

A. Base prices are effective for firm orders received by CFM within quoted lead time for basic spare Engines (including associated equipment and maximum climb thrust increase), Optional Equipment and Modules for delivery to Airline by CFM on or before December 31, 2006, subject to the extension of the base price contained in Paragraph 4.1.

 

B. The selling price of CFM56-5B basic spare Engines, Optional Equipment and Modules ordered for delivery after the period set forth in Paragraph A above shall be the base price then in effect and as set forth in each purchase order as accepted by CFM, which base price shall be subject to adjustment for escalation in accordance with CFM’s escalation provisions attached hereto as Attachment D.

 

C. For each Spare Engine ordered to lead time, Airline shall pay to CFM an amount set forth in above in accordance with the payment terms set forth in the GTA. Thrust of each Engine corresponds to the Engine rating type and associated base price, hereinafter also referred to as the “ Spare Engine Base Price ” or “ PDP Reference Price.”

 

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ATTACHMENT D

CFM56-5B SPARE ENGINE AND MAJOR MODULE ESCALATION FORMULA

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I. The base price for Products purchased hereunder shall be adjusted pursuant to the provisions of this Exhibit.

 

II. For the purpose of this adjustment:

 

  A. Base price shall be the price(s) set forth on the Purchase Order as acknowledged by CFM.

 

  B. The Composite Price Index (CPI) shall be calculated, to the second decimal place, using the following formula :

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  C. Each CPI shall be determined to the second decimal place. Calculation shall be to the third decimal digit and if the third decimal digit is five or more, the second decimal digit shall be raised to the next higher figure. If the third decimal digit is less than five, the second decimal figure shall remain as calculated.

 

  D. The Base Composite Index (CPIb) shall be the base index stated in the published prices.

 

III. Base prices shall be adjusted in accordance with the following formula:

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IV. The invoice price shall be the final price and will not be subject to further adjustments in the indices. In no event shall the invoice price be lower than the base price.

 

V. The ratio (CPI / CPIb) shall be calculated to the fourth decimal digit. If the fourth decimal digit is five or more, the third decimal digit shall be raised to the next higher figure, and if the fourth decimal digit is less than five, the third decimal figure shall remain as calculated. If the calculation of this ratio results in a number less than 1.000, the ratio will be adjusted to 1.000. The resulting three digit decimal shall be used to calculate Pn.

 

VI. Values to be utilized in the event of unavailability . If at the time of delivery of Product, CFMI is unable to determine the adjusted price because the applicable values to be used to determine the ECI and IC have not been released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, then:

 

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  a) The Price Adjustment, to be used at the time of delivery of the Product, will be determined by utilizing the escalation provisions set forth above. The values released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and available 30 days prior to scheduled Product delivery month will be used to determine ***** for the applicable months (including those noted as preliminary by the Bureau of Labor Statistics) to calculate the Product Price Adjustment. If no value have been released for an applicable month, the provisions set forth in Paragraph b, below, will apply. If prior to delivery of a Product, the U.S. Department of Labor changes the base year for determination of ***** as defined above, such rebase values will be incorporated in the Price Adjustment calculation.

 

  b) If prior to delivery of a Product, U.S. Department of Labor substantially revises the methodology used for the determination of the values to be used to determine the ***** (in contrast to benchmark adjustments or other corrections of previously released values), or for any reason has not released values needed to determine the applicable Price Adjustment, CFM will, prior to delivery of any such Product, select a substitute for such values from data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics or other similar data reported by non-governmental United States organizations, such substitute to lead in application to the same adjustment result insofar as possible, as would have been achieved by continuing the use of the original values as they may have fluctuated during the applicable time period. Appropriate revisions of the formula will be made as required to reflect any substitute values. However, if within 24 months from delivery of the Product, the Bureau of Labor Statistics should resume releasing values for the months needed to determine the Product Price Adjustment, such values will be used to determine any increase or decrease in the Product Price Adjustment from that determined at the time of delivery of such Product.

 

  c) In the event escalation provisions are made non-enforceable or otherwise rendered null and void by any agency of the United States Government, the parties agree, to the extent they may lawfully do so, to equitably adjust the base price of any affected Product to reflect an allowance for increase or decrease in labor compensation and material costs occurring from the period represented by the applicable CPI to the ***** prior to the scheduled month of delivery of such Product.

 

  d) For the calculation herein, the values released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and available to CFM at the end of the month prior to scheduled Product delivery month will be used to determine ***** for the applicable months (including those noted as preliminary by the Bureau of Labor Statistics) to calculate the Product Price Adjustment for the Product invoice at the time of delivery. The values will be considered final and no Product Price Adjustment will be made after Product delivery for any subsequent changes in published index values.

 

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VII. Any rounding of a number, with respect to escalation of the Product Price, will be accomplished as follows: If the first digit of the portion to be dropped from the number is five or greater, the preceding digit will be raised to the next higher number.

 

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ATTACHMENT E

BASIS AND CONDITIONS FOR SPECIAL GUARANTEES

 

A. General Conditions

The Guarantees offered in this Letter Agreement have been developed specifically for ***** They are offered to Airline contingent upon:

*****

 

  4 Agreement between Airline and CFM regarding administration of the guarantees;

 

  5. Airline operating in accordance with the Basis for Special Guarantees set forth in Paragraph C of the Letter Agreement;

 

  6. Airline’s following the CFM Engine workscope planning guide necessary during *****

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  8. Service bulletins mutually agreed to between Airline and CFM being incorporated in a timely manner; and

 

  9. Immaterial deviations to the above conditions shall not cause an adjustment to the Guarantees.

 

B. Exclusions

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C. Administration

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If compensation becomes available to Airline under more than one specific guarantee, warranty or other engine program consideration, Airline will not receive duplicate compensation but will receive the compensation most beneficial to Airline under a single guarantee, warranty or other program consideration. *****

 

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D. Miscellaneous

The General Conditions described in Exhibit A of the General Terms Agreement between CFM and Airline apply to the guarantees.

 

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ATTACHMENT F

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ATTACHMENT G

***** DEFINITIONS FOR GUARANTEE

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ATTACHMENT H-1

CFM56-5B NEW PARTS WARRANTY PARTS LIST

 

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ATTACHMENT H-1 (continued)

CFM56-5B NEW PARTS WARRANTY PARTS LIST

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ATTACHMENT H-2

CFM56-5B NEW PART SPECIAL GUARANTEE PARTS LIST

 

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ATTACHMENT H-2 (continued)

CFM56-5B NEW PART SPECIAL GUARANTEE PARTS LIST

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ATTACHMENT I

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October 10, 2005

AMENDMENT 1 TO LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 1 OF GTA NO. CFM-04-0012B

Best Air Holdings, Inc.

c/o Virgin USA Inc.

520 West Broadway

New York, New York 10012

WHEREAS , CFM International, Inc. (“ CFM ”) and Best Air Holdings (“ Airline ”), (collectively referred to as the “Parties ”) have entered into Letter Agreement No. 1 to General Terms Agreement No. CFM-04-00012B dated June 14, 2004 (“ GTA ”) which contains applicable terms and conditions governing the sale by CFM and the purchase by Airline from CFM of spare engines, related equipment and spare parts in support of Airline’s CFM powered fleet of aircraft from Airbus Industrie S.A.S (“ Airbus ”); and

WHEREAS , Airline has requested and CFM has agreed to amend Letter Agreement No. 1 to reflect the changes associated with the modifications made to the Aircraft Delivery Schedules.

NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the Parties agree as follows:

 

I. In Paragraph A-1, Section 1.1, in line 4, the years of the delivery of the Firm Order shall be changed from “2005 and 2006” to “2005, 2006 and 2007.”

 

II. In Paragraph A-1, Section 1.2, delete the second sentence of this Section 1.2 and substitute the following:

 

  “Airline may shift the Firm Order Aircraft deliveries specified on Attachment A so long as the total. Firm Order Aircraft are not less than 18 or more than 24 and the deliveries do not extend beyond *****.”

 

III. In Paragraph A-3, delete Section 3.2 and substitute the following as the new Paragraph A-3, Section 3.2:

 

  “The delivery month of the first Spare Engine shall be December, 2005. The delivery month of the second Spare Engine shall be December, 2006, For the first Spare Engine, the Purchaser shall provide CFM with Purchaser’s order at least ***** prior to the delivery date of the first Spare Engine. For all subsequent Spare Engine orders, the Purchaser shall provide CFM with its order at least ***** prior to the delivery date of any such Spare Engine.” Spare Engines ordered without such required minimum lead time will have their delivery dates adjusted to correspond to the required minimum lead time unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.

 

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PROPRIETARY INFORMATION NOTICE. The information contained in this document is CFM Proprietary Information and is disclosed in confidence. It is the property of CFM and shall not be used, disclosed to others, or reproduced without the express written consent of CFM. If consent is given for reproduction in whole or in part, this notice and the notice set forth on each page of this document shall appear on any such reproduction. Export control laws may also control the information contained in this document. Unauthorized export or re-export is prohibited.


CFM / Best Air Holdings GTA No. CFM-04-0012B

Amendment No. 1 to Letter Agreement No. 1

 

IV. In Paragraph A-3, delete Section 3.4 and substitute the following as the new Paragraph A-3, Section 3.4:

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V. In Paragraph A-6, delete Sections 6.1 and 6.2 and substitute the following as the new Paragraph A-6:

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VI. In Paragraph B-1, Section 1.2, on page 7, in lines 2 and 3, delete ***** and substitute the date of *****

 

VII. In Paragraph B-3, the reference to “Attachment B” in the second sentence should be to “Attachment A”.

Add the following to the end of Paragraph B-3:

“CFM agrees that Airline is entitled to utilize the “Forward Allowance” of ***** provided for in the third and fourth sentences of said Paragraph B-3 at any time within ***** prior to the delivery of the first (1st) Firm Order Aircraft, and for avoidance of doubt, is calculated as any time after ***** per the Aircraft Order Delivery Schedule of Attachment A of this Amendment No 1. *****

 

VIII. In Paragraph D-4, Section 4.2, ***** in the second subparagraph, change the dates as follows:

in line 2, ***** shall become ***** in line 4, ***** shall become ***** in line 6, ***** shall become *****

 

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CFM / Best Air Holdings GTA No. CFM-04-0012B

Amendment No. 1 to Letter Agreement No. 1

 

IX. Delete Attachment A, Aircraft Order Delivery Schedule, and substitute the Attachment A as follows:

NOTHING FURTHER ON THIS PAGE

 

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CFM / Best Air Holdings GTA No. CFM-04-0012B

Amendment No. 1 to Letter Agreement No. 1

 

ATTACHMENT A

Aircraft Order Delivery Schedule

 

Date

   A319      A320  

Jan 06

     0         1   

Feb 06

     0         0   

Mar 06

     0         0   

Apr 06

     0         1   

May 06

     0         0   

Jun 06

     0         0   

Jul 06

     0         0   

Aug 06

     1         0   

Sep 06

     0         1   

Oct 06

     1         0   

Nov 06

     0         0   

Dec 06

     0         0   

Jan 07

     0         1   

Feb 07

     0         1   

Mar 07

     1         0   

Apr 07

     1         1   

May 07

     0         1   

Jun 07

     0         1   

Jul 07

     1         0   

Aug 07

     1         0   

Sep 07

     0         1   

Oct 07

     0         1   

Nov 07

     1         0   

Dec 07

     1         0   

TOTAL

     8         10   

 

Firm Spare Engine

 

Date

   Quantity  

Dec 05

     1 x CFM56-5B4/P   

Dec 06

     1 x CFM56-5B5/P   

 

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CFM / Best Air Holdings GTA No. CFM-04-0012B

Amendment No. 1 to Letter Agreement No. 1

 

X. Nothing contained herein shall constitute an unexcused delay or cancellation for purposes of the GTA and Letter Agreements 1 and 2 thereto, nor is Airline in breach under the GTA and Letter Agreements 1 and 2 thereto as of the date of execution of this Amendment 1.

 

XI. In Attachment B, Conditions for Special Allowances; Delay/Cancellation, delete Paragraph 1 and substitute the following:

 

  “1. Conditions Precedent to Allowances :

“The allowances set forth in this document are contingent upon Airline purchasing and accepting delivery of a minimum of eighteen (18) Firm Order A319/A320 Aircraft and the two (2) Firm CFM56-5B spare Engines (one (1) CFM56-5B5/P and one (1) CFM56- 5B4/P) according to the delivery schedules in Attachment A, subject to Clauses A.1, A.3, A.5, A.6 and A.7 of this Letter Agreement No. 1 (hereinafter the “ Conditions Precedent ”). If the defined Conditions Precedent are not satisfied, the allowance levels shall be adjusted as defined below. The term “ Aircraft ” as used in this attachment shall mean any A319/A320 narrowbody/single isle series Aircraft powered by the CFM56-5B Engines.

 

Qnty. Aircraft Delivered

   Allowance Adjustment

18 Firm Order A319/A320 Aircraft and up

   *****

From 1-17 Firm Order A319/A320 Aircraft

   *****

0 firm A319/A320 Aircraft

   *****

“If Airline does not purchase and take delivery of the two (2) spare Engines per the delivery schedule in Attachment A, subject to Clauses A.3, A.5, A.6 and A.7 of this Letter Agreement No. 1, no later than ***** after the new Spare Engine delivery scheduled dates, the special per Aircraft Introductory Allowance *****

“In any case where an allowance adjustment is made, Airline shall reimburse CFM the appropriate amount as calculated per the above plus escalation on that amount per the Price Escalation Adjustment set forth in Attachment D. Escalation shall be calculated from time of initial Aircraft delivery to date of payment to CFM.”

 

XII. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that by executing and delivering this Amendment No. 1 to Letter Agreement No. 1. Airline’s prior obligation to send notice as to the first spare engine pursuant to paragraph A 3, Section 3.2 as required prior to Amendment No. 1 to Letter Agreement No. 1, shall be deemed satisfied.

 

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CFM / Best Air Holdings GTA No. CFM-04-0012B

Amendment No. 1 to Letter Agreement No. 1

 

Except as modified in this Amendment 1, the terms and conditions of Letter Agreement No. 1 have not been otherwise modified, and it is in full force and effect.

Counterparts . This Amendment No. 1 to Letter Agreement No. 1 may be executed by one or more of the Parties to this Agreement in any number of separate counterparts, and all of said counterparts taken together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same Agreement. Delivery of an executed signature page of this Agreement by facsimile transmission shall be effective as a delivery of a manually executed counterpart.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the last day and the year written below.

 

BEST AIR HOLDINGS, INC.     CFM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:  

/s/ David Whelan

    By:  

/s/ Thierry Derrien

Printed Name:   David Whelan     Printed Name:   Thierry Derrien
Title:   Authorized Representative     Title:   VP Contracts
Date:   November 7, 2005     Date:   November 18, 2005

 

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AMENDMENT NO. 2

TO

LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 1

WHEREAS , CFM International. Inc. (hereinafter “ CFM ”) and Virgin America, Inc. (hereinafter “ Airline ”) have entered into Letter Agreement No. 1 (the “Letter Agreement”) to General Terms Agreement No. CFM-04-0012B dated June 14, 2004; and

WHEREAS , CFM and Airline now desire to amend the Letter Agreement as set forth below.

NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

  1. The first two sentences of paragraph 3.2 are changed to read as follows: “The delivery date of the first Spare Engine is November, 2006. The delivery date of the second Spare Engine is December, 2007.”

 

  2. The delivery dates for the Firm Spare Engines set forth in Attachment A shall be changed to be November, 2006 for the CFM56-5B4/P Spare Engine and December, 2007 for the CFM56-5B5/P) Spare Engine.

Except as provided herein, all other provisions of the Letter Agreement remain in effect according to the terms and conditions therein.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have executed this Amendment No. 1 as of the             day of June, 2006.

 

CFM International, Inc.     Virgin America, Inc.
By:  

/s/ JC Merrice

    By:  

/s/ Robert B. Dana

Typed Name:   JC Merrice     Typed Name:   Robert B. Dana
Title:   Chief Financial Officer     Title:   Chief Financial Officer
Date:   June 29, 2006     Date:   August 2, 2006

 

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AMENDMENT NO. 3

To LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 1

TO GTA NO. CFM-04-0012B

   LOGO

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Blvd.

Burlingame, CA 94010

WHEREAS, CFM International, Inc. (hereinafter individually referred to as “ CFM ”) and Virgin America Inc (hereinafter referred to as “ Customer ”) (CFM and Customer being hereinafter collectively referred to as the “ Parties ”) have entered into Letter Agreement No. 1 to General Terms Agreement CFM-04-0012B dated June 14, 2004 as amended in October 2005 and June 2006 (hereinafter referred to as “ LA1 ”); and

WHEREAS, Customer has requested and CFM has agreed to amend LA1 further to specify the guarantees that will apply to recently acquired used engines.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the Parties agree as follows:

Engines with ESNs ***** will be included in the following guarantees from LA1 for the remaining Guarantee Period.

Section C. Special Fleet Operations Guarantees

*****

Section D. Special Fleet Support Guarantees

*****

Please indicate your agreement with the foregoing by signing below.

 

VIRGIN AMERICA INC     CFM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:  

/s/ Holly Nelson

    By:  

/s/ Thierry Derrien

Typed Name:   Holly Nelson     Typed Name:   Thierry Derrien
Title:   SVP & Chief Financial Officer     Title:   VP Contracts
Date:   August 26, 2010     Date:   October 8, 2010

CFM Proprietary

 

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AMENDMENT NO. 4

To LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 1

To GTA NO. CFM-04-0012B

   LOGO

Virgin America Inc

555 Airport Blvd.

Burlingame, CA 94010

WHEREAS, CFM International, Inc. (hereinafter individually referred to as “ CFM ”) and Virgin America Inc (hereinafter referred to as “ Customer ”) (CFM and Customer being hereinafter collectively referred to as the “ Parties ”) have entered into General Terms Agreement CFM-04-0012B dated June 14, 2004 (“GTA”) as amended from time to time.

WHEREAS, CFM and Customer have entered into Letter Agreement NO. 1 (“LA1”) to the GTA dated June 14, 2004 describing the terms by which new Engines will be added to Customer’s fleet.

WHEREAS, Customer has requested that CFM agree to allow Jackson Square Aviation, LLC (“JSq”) to purchase and take delivery of the four remaining Aircraft set forth in LA1 (hereinafter the “Final Four Aircraft”).

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the Parties agree as follows:

The Engine Support Allowance in Section B.1 of LA1 will be provided to JSq through a separate agreement and Customer will have no further claim to such allowance. The Tooling, Spare Engine, and Provisioning Support Allowance described in section B.3 will be provided to Customer. Attachment B of LA1 will apply to the Tooling, Spare Engine, and Provisioning Support Allowance.

Nothing in Amendment NO. 4 shall modify in any way or discharge or release Customer from any of its obligations and liabilities under the GTA and LA1 save as expressly contemplated herein.

Please indicate your agreement with the foregoing by signing below.

 

VIRGIN AMERICA INC     CFM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:  

/s/ Holly Nelson

    By:  

/s/ Thierry Derrien

Typed Name:   Holly Nelson     Typed Name:   Thierry Derrien
Title:   SVP & CFO     Title:   VP Contracts
Date:   December 29, 2010     Date:   December 29, 2010

CFM Proprietary


LOGO

LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 2-2

TO GTA No. CFM-04-0012B

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Blvd.

Burlingame, CA 94010

WHEREAS, CFM International, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “ CFM ”) and Virgin America Inc (hereinafter referred to as the “ Airline ,”) and together with CFM, the “ Parties ” have entered into General Terms Agreement No. CFM-04-0012B dated June 11, 2004 (hereinafter referred to as the “ GTA ”); and

WHEREAS, the GTA contains applicable terms and conditions governing the sale by CFM and the purchase by Airline of spare engines, related equipment and spare parts therefore in support of Airline’s CFM powered fleet of aircraft from Airbus Industrie S.A.S. (“ Airbus ”), which has been supplemented by Letter Agreements No. 1 through 6, all of which, when taken together, and as each may be amended, supplemented, including without limitation by additional letter agreements, or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with the terms of the GTA, are hereinafter referred to as the “ Agreement ,” and

WHEREAS, the Parties agreed to replace Letter Agreement NO. 2 that described the provision of a thrust purchase and lease program for Airline’s CFM56-5B5 powered A319 Aircraft with Letter Agreement NO. 2-1 that provided for use of either CFM56-5B6 or CFM56-5B7 thrust on the related installed engines (hereinafter the “Engines”). For clarity, the Engines include twelve (12) CFM56-5B5 engines powering six (6) of Airline’s A319 Aircraft at CFM56-5B7 thrust and eight (8) CFM56-5B5 engines powering four (4) of Airline’s A319 Aircraft at CFM56-5B6 thrust, which are further specified by engine serial number in Attachment A.

 

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WHEREAS, Airline is currently operating twelve (12) of the Engines at CFM56-5B7 thrust under the terms of Thrust Lease Program as described in Letter Agreement No. 2-1 which expires October 31, 2013, and CFM and Airline wish to document a change in the terms of the Thrust Purchase and Lease Program. Accordingly, the Parties agree to terminate Letter Agreement NO. 2-1 as of October 31, 2013 and replace with the terms of this agreement, Letter Agreement NO. 2-2, that describes the conversion of specific Aircraft from CFM56-5B7 to CFM56-5B6 thrust and the limited use of the CFM56-5B6 thrust while Airline is operating the Aircraft, as well as the continued use of certain Engines at CFM56-5B7 thrust for a limited period. For avoidance of doubt, Letter Agreement No. 2-1 will remain in effect until its expiration date, and Letter Agreement No. 2-2 will take effect on November 1, 2013.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the Parties agree as follows.

 

1) THRUST PURCHASE AND LEASE PROGRAM

Upon Airline’s request, and following receipt of Airline’s payment described herein, CFM will deliver to Airline CFM56-5B6 thrust nameplates and rating plugs ***** per the schedule below in order to allow Airline to downgrade the Engines from CFM56-5B7 thrust to CFM56-5B6 thrust. All CFM56-5B7 rating plugs will be returned to CFM via the CFM Field Service Engineer. Note that Airline has the right to use CFM56-5B6 thrust levels until ***** for up to ***** of takeoffs. At that time, Airline may purchase CFM56-5B6 thrust for ***** of the cost to upgrade from CFM56-5B5 to CFM56-5B6 or may choose to operate CFM56-5B5 thrust. Further, at the sooner of Aircraft lease return, or when Airline is no longer operating the Aircraft, or by ***** if Airline chooses not to purchase the upgrade described above, Airline will return the CFM56-5B6 thrust plugs and nameplates in exchange for the original CFM56-5B5 thrust plugs to be provided by CFM *****.

The terms of this thrust lease may not be extended to a third party.

 

Tail

   Date of Next
Check
     #
Engines
     Lease Period
(Months)
 

N521

     *****         2         *****   

N522

     *****         2         *****   

N527

     *****         2         *****   

N528

     *****         2         *****   

N529

     *****         2         *****   

N530

     *****         2         *****   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

        12         *****   

 

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Airline will assure the correct application of nameplates in accordance with FAA regulations and installation requirements as covered in appropriate service bulletins and cover all associated expenses or fees. CFM will provide Airline all appropriate and reasonable documentation with regard to the Engines, including the nameplates, in support of Airline’s applications to the FAA and any other regulatory agency ***** to Airline. CFM will assist Airline, as required, in providing data for such applications, but CFM will not be liable nor be subject to any claim by Airline if Airline fails to obtain approval thereof.

Airline will be responsible for obtaining approvals and meeting requirements and covering all expenses from all leasing companies or financial institutions, the Aircraft Manufacturer, and any service provider for the use of the new thrust on any Aircraft, where applicable. Any other expenses arising out of or related to operational implementation of the program in accordance with this Letter Agreement No. 2-2 will be borne solely by Airline. Such expenses may include, without limitation, charges payable to Aircraft Manufacturer for Aircraft modifications that might be required for Engine operation at the different thrust level, and fees and expenses associated with documentation for the FAA or other appropriate regulatory agencies.

 

2) THRUST FEE

Airline wishes to operate certain Engines at CFM56-5B7 thrust from November 1, 2013 until the date of the next Airplane check described in the table above. The payment for the use of CFM56-5B7 thrust is required in full prior to November 1, 2013 (hereinafter the “Thrust Fee”).

The Thrust Fee is a one-time fee and is calculated as follows:

*****

THRUST USAGE

CFM will allow the Airline to utilize, in consideration for the Thrust Fee, the CFM56-5B7 thrust for up to ***** of the aggregate number of departures of all Aircraft configured with CFM56-5B7 thrust from the date thrust plugs are provided until the last CFM56-5B7 thrust plug is removed per this Agreement. Additionally, Airline may utilize CFM56-5B6 thrust for up to ***** of the aggregate number of departures of all Aircraft through *****. To further clarify, the Airline may use CFM56-5B6 thrust for up to ***** of the aggregate number of departures at CFM56-5B6 thrust and for up to ***** of the aggregate number of departures at CFM56-5B7 thrust.

 

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PAYMENT FOR EXCESS THRUST USAGE

Actual thrust usage will be measured annually, and the annual reconciliation will be done in the first quarter following the previous year’s usage. Any incremental fee will be calculated as follows:

*****

Following signature of this Letter Agreement and payment per above, Airline may order the corresponding rating plug and nameplate ***** to CFM Contract Administration referring to the signed letter agreement.

The obligations set forth in this Letter Agreement are in addition to the obligations set forth in the GTA. In the event of conflict between the terms of this Letter Agreement and the terms of the GTA, the terms of this Letter Agreement shall take precedence. Terms, which are capitalized but not otherwise defined herein, shall have the meaning given to them in Article I of the GTA.

 

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.     CFM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:  

/s/ Peter D. Hunt

    By:  

/s/ R. Scodellaro

Typed Name:   Peter D. Hunt     Typed Name:   R. Scodellaro
Title:   SVP & Chief Financial Officer     Title:   VP Contract
Date: August 28, 2013     Date: September 9, 2013

 

CFM PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

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ATTACHMENT A – Current Thrust by ESN for A319 Aircraft

 

ESN

   Current Thrust

*****

   CFM56-5B7

*****

   CFM56-5B7

*****

   CFM56-5B7

*****

   CFM56-5B7

*****

   CFM56-5B6

*****

   CFM56-5B6

*****

   CFM56-5B6

*****

   CFM56-5B6

*****

   CFM56-5B6

*****

   CFM56-5B6

*****

   CFM56-5B6

*****

   CFM56-5B6

*****

   CFM56-5B7

*****

   CFM56-5B7

*****

   CFM56-5B7

*****

   CFM56-5B7

*****

   CFM56-5B7

*****

   CFM56-5B7

*****

   CFM56-5B7

*****

   CFM56-5B7

 

CFM PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

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LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 4

TO GTA NO. CFM-04-0012B

   LOGO

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Blvd.

Burlingame, CA 94010

WHEREAS , CFM International, Inc. (hereinafter individually referred to as “ CFM ”) and Virgin America Inc (hereinafter referred to as “ Customer ”) (CFM and Customer being hereinafter collectively referred to as the “ Parties ”) have entered into General Terms Agreement CFM-04-0012B dated June 14, 2004 as amended or completed from time to time, (hereinafter referred to as “ GTA ”); and

WHEREAS , the GTA contains the applicable terms and conditions governing the sale by CFM and the purchase by Customer of spare engines, related equipment and spare parts therefore in support of Customer’ s CFM-powered fleet of aircraft from Airbus S.A.S; and

WHEREAS , as a valued customer of CFM, CFM wishes to make available to Customer, under the terms set forth herein the benefits of the CFM’ s TRUEngine™ Program.

NOW THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the Parties agree as follows:

 

1. TRUEngine™ Program Overview

The TRUEngine program identifies an engine that the Customer has declared as having been maintained per CFM recommendations as defined in the documents specified in Appendix 2.

TRUEngine designation is granted on an individual engine basis (ESN).

Declaration of compliance occurs at the time Customer submits Engine Serial Numbers (ESN) via form in Appendix 4, and submits required maintenance records as specified in Appendix 3 to substantiate said declaration.

Substantiation (by way of maintenance records submission) must cover all maintenance through the most recent exposure of each engine module.

Upon the occurrence of shop-level maintenance, Customer is required to submit updated engine maintenance documentation (as defined in Appendix 3) within ***** to substantiate continued compliance.

 

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION NOTICE The information contained in this document is CFM Proprietary Information and is disclosed in confidence. It is the property of CFM and shall not be used, disclosed to others, or reproduced without the express written consent of CFM. If consent is given for reproduction in whole or in part, this notice and the notice set forth on each page of this document shall appear on any such reproduction. Export control laws may also control the information contained in this document. Unauthorized export or re-export is prohibited.

CFM International is a joint company of Snecma, France and GE, U.S.A

1

 

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In the event Customer fails to provide adequate records or CFM concludes that, at the declaration or during the life of the TRUEngine program, an engine has been maintained in a manner inconsistent with program requirements, said engine shall be excluded from the TRUEngine program.

CFM reserves the right to review submitted maintenance records to verify compliance with program requirements.

TRUEngine designation remains in effect until shop-level maintenance occurs or Customer elects to opt-out of the program (at Customer’ s convenience and at any time).

New CFM56 engine deliveries meet the criteria to qualify for TRUEngine designation, and will be added immediately and automatically to the program upon delivery.

 

2. TRUEngine Special Guarantees

The benefits which are made available to Customer for engines that qualify under the TRUEngine program are as set forth below:

*****

 

3. Eligibility and Conditions

 

  a. Engines eligible for the above special benefits are those that qualify for TRUEngine program status per the guidelines defined herein. Engines that cease to qualify for TRUEngine status are no longer eligible for special benefits set forth herein.

 

  b. Engines with current TRUEngine status are identified at a mutually accessible location at www.CFM56.com .

 

  c. Claims for the TRUEngine special benefits set forth above may be made by Customer through its assigned CFM representative. In the case that a TRUEngine qualified engine is leased benefits are awarded to the Customer who first submits the claim. Duplicate claims will not be processed.

 

  d. This Letter Agreement and the TRUEngine special guarantees made available hereunder shall terminate upon ***** written notice of the discontinuance of the TRUEngine program by CFM, or, in the case of discontinuance of a particular TRUEngine special guarantee, upon ***** written notice thereof.

 

  e. Engine maintenance records submitted in substantiation of engine qualifications will be archived by CFM.

 

  f. Customer hereby authorizes CFM to communicate Customer’s name, likeness, and TRUEngine participation in press releases and other communications.

 

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  g. The benefits set forth in this Letter Agreement may be assignable to the new owner should a TRUEngine qualified engine be sold by Customer to said new owner, provided such new owner maintains the TRUEngine qualified engine, performs all other required actions for qualification in compliance with program requirements, and has entered into a General Terms Agreement and a similar Letter Agreement with CFM. For the avoidance of doubt, the Attachment “Basis and Conditions for Special Guarantees” as mentioned in the GTA applies to the present TRUEngine special guarantees.

 

  h. Should a TRUEngine qualified engine be leased by Customer to a third party, the benefits set forth herein may be assignable to the operator who has entered into a lease and operation agreement with Customer, provided such operator maintains the TRUEngine qualified engine, performs all other required actions for qualification in compliance with TRUEngine program requirements, and has entered into a General Terms Agreement and a similar Letter Agreement with CFM.

 

  i. Should the engine be leased by Customer, Customer hereby confirms that it has notified the owner of the engine of its intent to seek TRUEngine designation of said engine(s).

The obligations set forth in this Letter Agreement are in addition to the obligations set forth in the GTA. In the event of conflict between the terms of this Letter Agreement and the terms of the GTA, the terms of this Letter Agreement shall take precedence. Terms that are capitalized, but not otherwise defined herein, shall have the meaning given to them in the GTA.

Please indicate your agreement with the foregoing by signing two (2) duplicate originals as provided below.

 

      Very truly yours,
VIRGIN AMERICA INC     CFM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:  

/s/ Holly Nelson

    By:  

/s/ Richard H. Streamer

Typed Name:   Holly Nelson     Typed Name:   Richard H. Streamer
Title:   SVP & CFO     Title:   Sales Director
Date:   November 5, 2010     Date:   November 9, 2010

 

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Appendix 1: Lease Engine Access Benefits Allocation:

Basic Calculation Rule-

 

1) Benefits are granted on the basis of ***** per qualifying event

 

2) Credit for a qualifying event is granted per batch of qualified engines (either owned or leased) as set forth in the table below.

 

3) A maximum of ***** qualifying events are granted per year.

 

4) Benefits are granted on an annual basis (calendar year beginning 1-January) and are not incremental or transferable to subsequent years.

 

Customer’s

TRUEngine TM

Qualified Fleet

   Eligible Events   Free of Charge
Days per Event
  Total Free of
Charge Days
 

*****

   *****   *****     * **** 

*****

   *****   *****     * **** 

*****

   *****   *****     * **** 

*****

   *****   *****     * **** 

*****

   *****   *****     * **** 

Appendix 2: CFM Documents:

 

1) Applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)

 

2) CFM Engine Shop Manual (ESM)

 

3) CFM Component Maintenance Manual (CMM)

 

4) CFM Service Bulletins / Airworthiness Directives (SB/AD). Note: Implementation of all SB are not mandatory for TRUEngine eligibility, but all parts (integrated following “as-built” / “as-produced” configuration) included in an eligible engine must have been released via an SB.

 

5) CFM Illustrated Part Catalog* (IPC)

 

* Subject to certain CFM exceptions on case by case basis to be further discussed between the CFM representative and the TRUEngine Program Manager.

Appendix 3: Required engine maintenance records:

 

1) On-logs

 

2) Shop visit history report

 

3) Memos of shipment

 

4) FAA form 337

 

5) FAA form 8130

Note: Required traceability to most recent overhaul of each module or new production.

 

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Appendix 4: Notice for TRUEngine qualification

 

[Date]    Virgin America Inc
   555 Airport Blvd
   Burlingame, CA 94010

TRUEngine Program Manager

truengine@cfm56.com

 

Re: TRUEngine Program

Dear TRUEngine Program Manager,

Reference is made to the Letter Agreement number 4 dated [date] between ourselves (“Letter Agreement”) in respect of A320 family AC with CFM56-5B engines.

As explained in the Letter Agreement:

Virgin America Inc hereby represents and warrants that the CFM engines listed below have been maintained in compliance with the CFM recommendations (as set forth in the Letter Agreement—Appendix 2), and hereby confirms that all associated maintenance records required in the Letter Agreement (Appendix 3) shall be sent to your attention.

Virgin America Inc hereby requests the qualification of TRUEngine for the attached engines.

 

ESN

   Engine model    ESN    Engine model    ESN    Engine model

 

Virgin America Inc
By:  

 

Date:  

 

Title:  

 

Title:  

 

 

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Appendix 5 : Basis and Conditions for Special Guarantees

 

A. General

The guarantees offered in this Letter Agreement have been developed specifically for Customer in the frame of the TRUEngine program and for the qualified engine exclusively. The General Conditions described in the GTA apply to the guarantees and such guarantees are offered to Customer contingent upon:

 

  1. Customer’s TRUEngine qualified engine being identified and maintained in accordance with the TRUEngine requirements described herein

 

  2. TRUEngine qualified engine operation and maintenance will be performed in accordance with CFM manuals, bulletins, or other written instructions

 

B. Exclusions

The guarantees shall not apply *****

 

C. Administration

The guarantees are not assignable unless otherwise agreed.

If compensation becomes available to Customer under more than one specific guarantee, warranty, services or other engine program consideration, Customer will not receive duplicate compensation but will receive the compensation most beneficial to Customer under a single guarantee, warranty or other program consideration. Unless otherwise stated, the guarantee compensation will be in the form of credits to be used by Customer against the purchase from CFM of CFM56 Products and/or CFM56 engine services.

 

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LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 5

TO GTA No. CFM-04-0012B

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Blvd.

Burlingame, CA 94010

WHEREAS, CFM International, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “ CFM ”) and Virgin America Inc (hereinafter referred to as the “ Airline ,”) and together with CFM, the “ Parties ” have entered into General Terms Agreement No. CFM-04-0012B dated June 11, 2004 (hereinafter referred to as the “ GTA ”); and

WHEREAS, the GTA contains applicable terms and conditions governing the sale by CFM and the purchase by Airline of spare engines, related equipment and spare parts therefore in support of Airline’s CFM powered fleet of aircraft from Airbus Industrie S.A.S. (“ Airbus ”), which has been supplemented by Letter Agreements No. 1 through 4 and this Letter Agreement No. 5 (“Letter Agreement”), all of which, when taken together, and as each may be amended, supplemented, including without limitation by additional letter agreements, or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with the terms of the GTA, are hereinafter referred to as the “ Agreement ;”

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the Parties agree as follows.

 

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION NOTICE The information contained in this document is CFM Proprietary Information and is disclosed in confidence. It is the property of CFM and shall not be used, disclosed to others, or reproduced without the express written consent of CFM. If consent is given for reproduction in whole or in part, this notice and the notice set forth on each page of this document shall appear on any such reproduction. Export control laws may also control the information contained in this document. Unauthorized export or re-export is prohibited.

 

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A. Firm Order Aircraft, On-Wing and Spare Engines

 

  1. Firm Order for Aircraft with On-Wing Engines.

 

  1.1. Airline shall take delivery of twenty-nine (29) newly manufactured firm A320 family narrow-body Airbus Aircraft, each equipped with two (2) new CFM56-5B4 On-Wing Engines respectively, to be delivered between ***** (the “ Firm Order ”), shall have rights to purchase up to one (1) additional Aircraft with two (2) On-Wing Engines for delivery between ***** (the “Option”), and has the right to convert each Aircraft to A321 family narrow-body aircraft powered by two (2) new CFM56-5B3 On-Wing Engines. Airline has contracted for the Firm Order and Option Aircraft with Airbus.

 

  1.2. Details related to the required delivery schedule of Firm Order Aircraft and associated On-Wing Engines, as well as other CFM-specific terms, are outlined in Attachment A.

 

  2. Alternatively Sourced Aircraft and On-Wing Engines.

 

  2.1. The Airline may lease up to fifteen (15) aircraft and thirty (30) associated on-wing engines, each of the same type as the Aircraft and On-Wing Engines, respectively, from lessors (such aircraft, the “Lessor Aircraft,” and such on-wing engines, the “Lessor On-Wing Engines”).

 

  2.2. The terms set forth herein (other than Engine Support Allowances, Spare Engine and Provisioning Allowance, Spare Engine Purchase Price Credit, and Additional Allowance for Spare Engines and allowances for tooling, parts, Spare Engine purchases and training required by the Airline and delivery terms) shall apply to Lessor On-Wing Engines (including, without limitation, with respect to all warranties, guaranties, remedies, and initial and ongoing support terms). For the avoidance of doubt, Lessor On-Wing Engines shall not include pre-owned engines.

 

  3. Spare Engine Firm Order

 

  3.1. Airline agrees to buy from CFM a minimum of five (5) CFM56-5B4 Spare Engines (with thrust proportional to the Firm Order Aircraft) to be delivered in accordance with the delivery schedule in Attachment A (the “ Spare Engine Firm Order ”). Airline shall contract directly with CFM ***** prior to scheduled delivery for such Spare Engines by means of a purchase order incorporating the terms of the Agreement.

 

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  3.2. Notwithstanding the terms of Exhibit C to the GTA, for each Spare Engine purchased under the terms of this Letter Agreement, *****of the PDP Reference Price shall be paid*****prior to *****

 

  4. Additional Spare Engine Purchases.

 

  4.1. The Airline may purchase up to five (5) additional Spare Engines, beyond the first five (5) firm ordered Spare Engines mentioned in Paragraph A.2, for delivery through *****. The Airline shall provide CFM with at least ***** lead time upon ordering any such additional Spare Engine and shall space orders at least ***** apart. The price of such additional Spare Engines shall be the base price set forth in Attachment C, subject to escalation. The Spare Engine base price will be firm, subject to escalation, if ordered no later than*****.

 

  4.2. Additional Spare Engines purchased by and delivered to Airline for use in Airline’s operating fleet are provided *****

 

  5. Reschedule Rights.

*****CFM and Airline agree that *****shall have the right (such right, the “Reschedule Right”) to reschedule the delivery of any Spare Engine from its scheduled delivery date to *****

 

  6. Price Escalation Adjustment.

The Price Escalation Adjustment with respect to On-Wing Engines associated with Airbus Aircraft, and Spare Engines shall be as set forth in Attachment D (the “ CFM Proposal ”), which attachment is incorporated herein by reference, with the understanding that any escalation provision in the Airbus Aircraft purchase agreement shall supercede the Agreement with respect to Airbus On-Wing Engines. By way of example, the “Price Escalation Adjustment” shall represent a number which, when multiplied by the Engine Price, results in the price to be paid by Airline upon delivery. CFM will provide Airline with the indices used by CFM in the calculation of the Price Escalation Adjustment so that Airline may verify such calculation.

CFM agrees to provide Airline, as a special allowance, the following price adjustment caps:

 

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Notwithstanding any previous agreements between Airbus and CFM relating to the subject matter of this Letter Agreement, all Engines delivered directly to Airbus from CFM for the Firm Order and Option Aircraft in accordance with the Aircraft Order Delivery Schedule set forth in Attachment A, and all spare Engines delivered to Airline directly from CFM with delivery dates that occur on or before ***** shall be subject to a price adjustment due to escalation as described below. The below escalation adjustments will also apply to all Special Allowances, Paragraph B below, for Aircraft delivering before *****

If the price adjustment due to escalation *****

*****

The installed escalation cap is an agreement between CFM and Airline. *****

The price of each Spare Engines delivered directly to Airline from CFM with delivery dates that occur on or before *****, shall be subject to escalation from January 2010 to the month of each applicable delivery, in accordance with Attachment D and subject to the Escalation Cap.

For Engines delivered directly to Airbus from CFM for installation on the firm Aircraft with delivery dates on or after ***** or Spare Engines delivered directly to Airline on or after ***** the total cumulative escalation in Attachment D from January 2010 to the date of delivery shall apply to such Aircraft with no escalation cap or limit.

In consideration of Airline’s selection of the CFM56-5B Engine to power its fleet of new Airbus A320 family Aircraft and the terms and conditions above, CFM agrees to the following:

 

B. Special Allowances

CFM agrees to provide the following allowances to Airline subject to the conditions set forth in the GTA, this Letter Agreement and Attachment B:

 

  1. Engine Support Allowance

 

  1.1. With respect to each Firm Order and Option Aircraft powered by CFM56-5B Engines, CFM will provide to Airline on the delivery date of the Aircraft, provided CFM has received written notice of such delivery at least ***** in advance, an amount specified below (“ Engine Support Allowance ”). These allowances are provided to Airline in consideration of Airline purchasing and taking delivery of the Firm Order and Option Aircraft and Spare Engines in accordance with Attachment A attached hereto, subject to the provisions of Attachment B and Paragraphs A.1 and A.2. The Engine Support Allowances and other allowances identified herein are in January 2010 USD (CPI=*****). Such allowance escalation shall be calculated in accordance with Attachment D, and subject to the provisions of paragraph A.4 above.

 

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Each per-Aircraft Allowance, identified below, will be earned at time of delivery of each shipset of CFM56 Engines to Airbus to be installed on Airline’s identified production Airbus Firm Order and Option Aircraft. Provided CFM has received written notice of delivery of such Firm Order and Option Aircraft to Airline at least ***** prior to the date of such delivery, then CFM shall provide the Engine Support Allowance to Airline on the date of Aircraft delivery as credits to Airline for future purchases from CFM, or CFM shall provide each allowance in cash at Airline’s written request, subject to the terms and conditions of Attachment B.

CFM shall not be obligated to provide any Engine Support Allowance if Airline is in material breach of the Agreement.

With respect to each Firm Order and Option Aircraft which are ordered and delivered to Airline:

 

Engine Type

   Aircraft Type    Allowance

CFM56-5B4/3

   A-320    *****

 

  2. Spare Engine and Provisioning Support Allowance

CFM will provide to Airline a special allowance in support of Tooling, Spare Engines and Provisioning in the amount of ***** per each Firm Order A320 Aircraft delivered to Airline. This per Aircraft allowance is earned at time of delivery of each Firm Order and Option Aircraft, subject to Paragraph A.1 above, up to a maximum total amount of ***** for thirty (30) Firm Order and Option Aircraft delivered to Airline. This allowance shall be escalated in accordance with the applicable escalation formula in Attachment D and subject to the provisions of paragraph A.4 above.

The Spare Engine and Provisioning Support Allowance in Para B.2 above may be utilized by Airline for any purpose, including, without limitation, credit for training, tooling, spare engines or aircraft payments, spare engine PDPs, credits transferred to Airbus for the cost of Firm Order and Option Aircraft used at delivery and spare parts.

 

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  3. Spare Engine Purchase Price Credit

Subject to conditions found in Attachment J CFM will provide a Spare Engine Purchase Price Credit to Airline as specified in Attachment J.

 

  4. Additional Allowance for Spare Engines

CFM will provide to Airline an Additional Allowance for Spare Engines in the amount of ***** per each Firm Order A320 Aircraft delivered to Airline. This per Aircraft allowance is earned at time of delivery of each Firm Order or Option Aircraft, and applied against each Spare Engine as they are delivered. This allowance shall be escalated in accordance with the applicable escalation formula in Attachment D and subject to the provisions of paragraph A.4 above.

 

C. Special Fleet Operation Guarantees (“Special Guarantees”)

CFM will provide Airline with applicable revisions to Special Guarantee levels, based on final delivery schedules and operating assumptions. The Special Guarantees apply to*****All such Special Guarantees *****are based on the following operating assumptions.

*****

Mutually agreed engine workscopes; *****

Normal operation, wear and tear, and maintenance practice;

*****

These assumptions, which are the basis for the Special Guarantees are “Conditions Precedent” to the levels of the Special Guarantees and if these Conditions Precedent are not met, CFM reserves the right to re-evaluate and possibly adjust the Special Guarantees if the operating assumptions change materially.

The Guarantee Period shall be from *****through*****

Airline will be entitled to receive only one remedy (which shall be at Airline’s option) for the same event under different Special Guarantees or Warranties *****

*****

 

D. Special Fleet Support Guarantees

The Special Guarantees provided in this Paragraph D. are in consideration of ***** Firm Order Aircraft to be delivered as set forth in Attachment A, subject to Paragraph A.1 in this Letter Agreement. *****

 

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The obligations set forth in this Letter Agreement are in addition to the obligations set forth in the GTA. In the event of conflict between the terms of this Letter Agreement and the terms of the GTA, the terms of this Letter Agreement shall take precedence. Terms, which are capitalized but not otherwise defined herein, shall have the meaning given to them in Article I of the GTA.

Please indicate your agreement with the foregoing by signing two (2) duplicate originals as provided below.

 

      Very truly yours,
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.     CFM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:  

/s/ Holly Nelson

    By:  

/s/ Thierry Derrien

Typed Name:   Holly Nelson     Typed Name:   Thierry Derrien
Title:   SVP & Chief Financial Officer     Title:   VP Contracts
Date:  

Undated

    Date:   4/18/2011

 

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ATTACHMENT A

Aircraft Order Delivery Schedule

 

     Scheduled Delivery        Scheduled Delivery

Aircraft

Rank

   Month
or Quarter
  Year   Aircraft
Rank
   Quarter   Year

1

   3Q   2013   16    *****   *****

2

   3Q   2013   17    *****   *****

3

   4Q   2013   18    *****   *****

4

   4Q   2013   19    *****   *****

5

   1Q   2014   20    *****   *****

6

   1Q   2014   21    *****   *****

7

   1Q   2014   22    *****   *****

8

   *****   *****   23    *****   *****

9

   *****   *****   24    *****   *****

10

   *****   *****   25    *****   *****

11

   *****   *****   26    *****   *****

12

   *****   *****   27    *****   *****

13

   *****   *****   28    *****   *****

14

   *****   *****   29    *****   *****

15

   *****   *****       

 

Firm Spare Engine

 

Date

   Quantity  

Sept 12

     1 x CFM56-5B4/3   

Sept 13

     1 x CFM56-5B4/3   

*****

     1 x CFM56-5B4/3   

*****

     1 x CFM56-5B4/3   

*****

     1 x CFM56-5B4/3   

 

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ATTACHMENT B

CONDITIONS FOR SPECIAL ALLOWANCES; DELAY/CANCELLATION

 

1. Conditions Precedent to Allowances :

The allowances set forth in this document are contingent upon Airline acquiring a minimum of twenty-five (25) Firm Order A320 Aircraft and the five (5) Firm CFM56-5B spare Engines (in proportion to the actual fleet mix) according to the delivery schedules in Attachment A, (hereinafter the “ Conditions Precedent ”). If the defined Conditions Precedent are not satisfied, the allowance levels shall be adjusted as defined below. The term “ Aircraft ” as used in this attachment shall mean any A320 narrowbody/single isle series Aircraft powered by the CFM56-5B Engines.

 

Qnty. Aircraft Delivered

  

Allowance Adjustment

25 Firm Order A320Aircraft and up    *****
From 1-24 Firm Order A320Aircraft    *****

0 firm A320 Aircraft

   *****

If Airline does not acquire the five (5) spare Engines per the delivery schedule in Attachment A (either through direct purchase from CFM, through sale lease back or an alternative financing arrangement), no later than ***** after the new Spare Engine delivery scheduled dates, all of the allowances defined in this Agreement *****

In any case where an allowance adjustment is made, Airline shall reimburse CFM the appropriate amount as calculated per the above plus escalation on that amount per the Price Escalation Adjustment set forth in Attachment D.

 

2. Allowance for Initial Aircraft Sale Only

The respective allowances described in this document apply only to Aircraft that are (i) acquired as new Aircraft by Airline directly from the Aircraft Manufacturer during the initial sale of the Aircraft and (ii) not equipped with Airline-furnished engines or Alternatively-Sourced On-Wing Engines.

 

3. Form, Availability and Earning of Allowances

Unless otherwise stated, the per-Aircraft allowances described in this document will be available to Airline:

 

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  (a) in the form of a credit to be used by Airline against purchases from CFM, or

 

  (b) upon Airline’s written request, as a wire transfer of funds to Airline in accordance with Airline’s written instructions, or

 

  (c) upon Airline’s written request, as a wire transfer of funds to Airbus in accordance with Airline’s written instructions.

Payment will be made:

*****

Unless otherwise stated, each per-Aircraft allowance will be earned by Airline, on a pro-rata basis, upon delivery of each shipset of Engines to the Aircraft Manufacturer for installation on an Aircraft.

 

4. Cancellation

As used herein the terms “ Cancels ”, “ Cancellation ” or “ Canceled ” with respect to any Aircraft or Spare Engine shall mean (1) an express cancellation by Airline of a Spare Engine or an Aircraft to be powered by CFM engines, or (2) failure by Airline to accept delivery of a Spare Engine or an Aircraft within ***** of its scheduled delivery date (or it becomes apparent that delivery of such Spare Engine or Aircraft will not occur within ***** of the scheduled delivery date).

 

5. Allowances Not Paid on Canceled Aircraft and Advanced Allowances Returned

The allowances described in this document for a Canceled Aircraft will become unearned and will not be paid if CFM has delivered Engines to the Aircraft Manufacturer for installation on an Aircraft that Airline later Cancels, and any allowances that may have been previously paid or advanced for each Canceled Aircraft will be reimbursed to CFM by Airline. Such reimbursed advances shall be returned to CFM by Airline within ***** of the applicable Cancellation. Receipt of payment under this Paragraph 5 shall not preclude CFM from seeking other remedies in a court of competent jurisdiction.

 

6. Remedies for Failure to Take All Aircraft

 

  (a) Resolution by Senior Executive Officers .

If a dispute arises relating to the Conditions Precedent and related damages, if any, (the “ Dispute ”) either party (the “ disputing party ”) may give written notice to the other party (the “ receiving party ”) requesting that the respective executive officers of the Parties resolve the Dispute. Within ***** after receipt of such

 

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notice, the receiving party shall submit to the other party a written response. The notice and the response shall include a statement of the applicable party’s position and a summary of reasons supporting that position. The Parties shall cause such executive officers to meet, within ***** after delivery of the disputing party’s notice, at a mutually acceptable time and place, and thereafter as often as they reasonably deem necessary, to use commercially reasonable efforts to resolve the Dispute.

 

  (b) Exclusivity; Confidentiality .

All statements made and documents provided or exchanged in connection with the dispute resolution process set forth in Paragraph 6(a) above shall not be disclosed unless such information is (a) generally available to the public (other than by disclosure in violation of this Agreement or any other agreement to which such person is a party); (b) available to such party on a non-confidential basis from a source that is not prohibited from disclosing such information to such party; or (c) after notice and an opportunity to contest, such party is required to disclose under applicable law or under subpoena or other process of laws.

 

7. Failure of Aircraft Manufacturer to Deliver

Notwithstanding Paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 of this attachment, provided Airline has otherwise performed its obligations described in this document, should Airline fail to take delivery of required Aircraft due exclusively to an inability to deliver on the part of the Aircraft Manufacturer, Airline shall not be deemed to have failed to meet its performance requirements under this document provided that Airline completes such requirements as soon as practicably consistent with the Aircraft Manufacturer’s ability to complete such deliveries. In such case, deliveries of such delayed Aircraft to Airline shall otherwise qualify for the provisions of this document, in accordance with the terms hereof.

 

8. Aircraft Not Owned for Planned Period

If Airline sells or otherwise fails to own (other than for sale-leaseback or any other financing purposes) *****any Aircraft for which CFM paid allowances hereunder, then the allowances earned and/or paid on such sold or non-Airline owned Aircraft will be proportionately reduced. Airline will reimburse CFM an amount equal to the proportionate share of the allowances earned and/or paid with respect to such Aircraft, (based on the percentage of the *****minimum period the Aircraft was actually owned by Airline).

 

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9. Set Off for Outstanding Balance

Provided that outstanding amounts due and owing from Airline to CFM for CFM goods or services (whether or not in connection with the Aircraft described in this document and/or the CFM GTA) are not the subject of a reasonable and factually based dispute regarding CFM invoices received by Airline, CFM shall be entitled, at all times, to set off any such outstanding amounts against any amount payable by CFM to Airline in connection with this Proposal document.

 

10. Assignability of Allowances

Any allowance described herein is exclusively for the benefit of Airline and is not assignable without CFM’s written consent not to be unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the GTA and all Letter Agreements executed therewith are assignable to any wholly owned affiliate of Airline, which operate the Aircraft.

 

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ATTACHMENT C

STANDARD PRICES FOR SPARE ENGINES

AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

 

Item

   Base Price
January 2010 US
Dollars
CPI=*****
 

1. Basic Engine

  

CFM56-5B4/3

     * **** 

CFM56-5B3/3

  

 

A. Base prices are effective for firm orders received by CFM within quoted lead time for basic spare Engines for delivery to Airline by CFM on or before ***** The Spare Engine Purchase Price Credit, based on the terms and conditions in Attachment J, will apply for basic spare Engines delivered to Airline by CFM on or before *****

 

B. The selling price of CFM56-5B basic spare Engines ordered for delivery after the period set forth in Paragraph A above shall be the base price then in effect and as set forth in each purchase order as accepted by CFM, which base price shall be subject to adjustment for escalation in accordance with CFM’s escalation provisions attached hereto as Attachment D.

 

C. For each Spare Engine ordered to lead time, Airline shall pay to CFM an amount set forth in above in accordance with the payment terms set forth in the GTA. Thrust of each Engine corresponds to the Engine rating type and associated base price, hereinafter also referred to as the “ Spare Engine Base Price ” or “ PDP Reference Price .”

 

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ATTACHMENT D

CFM56-5B SPARE ENGINE AND MAJOR MODULE ESCALATION FORMULA

*****

 

I. The base price for Products purchased hereunder shall be adjusted pursuant to the provisions of this Exhibit.

 

II. For the purpose of this adjustment:

 

  A. Base price shall be the price(s) set forth on the Purchase Order as acknowledged by CFM.

 

  B. The Composite Price Index (CPI) shall be calculated, to the second decimal place, using the following formula:

*****

 

  C. Each CPI shall be deteiniined to the second decimal place. Calculation shall be to the third decimal digit and if the third decimal digit is five or more, the second decimal digit shall be raised to the next higher figure. If the third decimal digit is less than five, the second decimal figure shall remain as calculated.

 

  D. The Base Composite Index (CPIb) shall be the base index stated in the published prices.

 

III. Base prices shall be adjusted in accordance with the following formula:

*****

 

IV. The invoice price shall be the final price and will not be subject to further adjustments in the indices. In no event shall the invoice price be lower than the base price.

 

V. The ratio (CPI / CPIb) shall be calculated to the fourth decimal digit. If the fourth decimal digit is five or more, the third decimal digit shall be raised to the next higher figure, and if the fourth decimal digit is less than five, the third decimal figure shall remain as calculated. If the calculation of this ratio results in a number less than 1.000, the ratio will be adjusted to 1.000. The resulting three digit decimal shall be used to calculate Pn.

 

VI. Values to be utilized in the event of unavailability . If at the time of delivery of Product, CFMI is unable to determine the adjusted price because the applicable values to be used to determine the L and IC have not been released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, then:

 

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  a) The Price Adjustment, to be used at the time of delivery of the Product, will be determined by utilizing the escalation provisions set forth above. The values released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and available 30 days prior to scheduled Product delivery month will be used to determine ***** for the applicable months (including those noted as preliminary by the Bureau of Labor Statistics) to calculate the Product Price Adjustment. If no value have been released for an applicable month, the provisions set forth in Paragraph b, below, will apply. If prior to delivery of a Product, the U.S. Department of Labor changes the base year for determination of ***** as defined above, such rebase values will be incorporated in the Price Adjustment calculation.

 

  b) If prior to delivery of a Product, U.S. Department of Labor substantially revises the methodology used for the determination of the values to be used to determine ***** (in contrast to benchmark adjustments or other corrections of previously released values), or for any reason has not released values needed to determine the applicable Price Adjustment, CFM will, prior to delivery of any such Product, select a substitute for such values from data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics or other similar data reported by non-governmental United States organizations, such substitute to lead in application to the same adjustment result insofar as possible, as would have been achieved by continuing the use of the original values as they may have fluctuated during the applicable time period. Appropriate revisions of the formula will be made as required to reflect any substitute values. However, if within ***** from delivery of the Product, the Bureau of Labor Statistics should resume releasing values for the months needed to determine the Product Price Adjustment, such values will be used to determine any increase or decrease in the Product Price Adjustment from that determined at the time of delivery of such Product.

 

  c) In the event escalation provisions are made non-enforceable or otherwise rendered null and void by any agency of the United States Government, the parties agree, to the extent they may lawfully do so, to equitably adjust the base price of any affected Product to reflect an allowance for increase or decrease in labor compensation and material costs occurring since ***** which is consistent with the applicable provisions of this Price Escalation formula.

 

  d) For the calculation herein, the values released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and available to CFM at the end of the month prior to scheduled Product delivery month will be used to determine ***** for the applicable months (including those noted as preliminary by the Bureau of Labor Statistics) to calculate the Product Price Adjustment for the Product invoice at the time of delivery. The values will be considered final and no Product Price Adjustment will be made after Product delivery for any subsequent changes in published index values.

 

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VII. Any rounding of a number, with respect to escalation of the Product Price, will be accomplished as follows: If the first digit of the portion to be dropped from the number is five or greater, the preceding digit will be raised to the next higher number.

 

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ATTACHMENT E

BASIS AND CONDITIONS FOR SPECIAL GUARANTEES

 

A. General Conditions

The Guarantees offered in this Letter Agreement have been developed specifically for *****. They are offered to Airline contingent upon:

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  1. Agreement between Airline and CFM regarding administration of the guarantees;

 

  5. Airline operating in accordance with the Basis for Special Guarantees set forth in Paragraph C of the Letter Agreement; *****

 

  6. Airline’s following the CFM Engine workscope planning guide necessary during *****

 

  7. *****

 

  8. Service bulletins mutually agreed to between Airline and CFM being incorporated in a timely manner; and

 

  9. Immaterial deviations to the above conditions shall not cause an adjustment to the Guarantees.

 

B. Exclusions

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C. Administration

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If compensation becomes available to Airline under more than one specific guarantee, warranty or other engine program consideration, Airline will not receive duplicate compensation but will receive the compensation most beneficial to Airline under a single guarantee, warranty or other program consideration.*****

 

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ATTACHMENT F

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ATTACHMENT G

***** DEFINITIONS FOR GUARANTEE

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ATTACHMENT H-1

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ATTACHMENT H-1 (continued)

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ATTACHMENT H-2

CFM56-5B NEW PART SPECIAL GUARANTEE PARTS LIST

 

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CFM56-5B NEW PART SPECIAL GUARANTEE PARTS LIST

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ATTACHMENT I

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ATTACHMENT J

Program Pricing

CFM and Airline both recognize that it is desirable that Airline maintains a spare-to-installed engine ratio of CFM56-5B engines that will be sufficient to assure optimal stability in Airline’s A320 family flight operations. In order to induce Airline to purchase sufficient CFM56-5B engines to achieve this objective, CFM is offering a Spare Engine purchase price credit to Airline, in accordance with the following terms.

 

1. Spare-to-Installed Engine Ratio Objective

The Spare-to-installed Engine ratio objective for Airline’s Firm Order and Option Aircraft is recommended to be ***** (the “Spare Engine Ratio”). The Spare Engine Purchase Price Credit set forth below is applicable only for those Spare Engine purchases necessary for Airline to achieve the Spare Engine Ratio. Once the Spare Engine Ratio has been achieved, further Spare Engine purchase price credits will not be available for additional Spare Engine purchases unless the number of Spare Engines in Airline’s fleet again falls below the Spare Engine Ratio: a) because Airline has made additional purchases of new or used CFM56-5B powered A320 family aircraft; or b) because a Spare Engine has been permanently removed from service due to accident or other involuntary circumstance; or c) because Airline has made a Permissible Sale of a spare engine as set forth in Section 3 hereof.

 

2. Spare Engine Purchase Price Credit

The Spare Engine Purchase Price Credit established for Airline for eligible Spare Engines shall be as follows:

 

Model

   Thrust      Credit      Base      CPI  

CFM56-5B4/3

     *****         *****         *****         *****   

CFM56-5B3/3

     *****         *****         *****         *****   

Such Spare Engine Purchase Credit shall be applied by CFM to reduce the Purchase Price for each eligible Spare Engine purchase as set forth herein, and will escalate in accordance with the terms of Attachment D. The invoice to Airline shall reflect application of this Spare Engine Purchase Price Credit. For avoidance of doubt, such Spare Engine Purchase Price Credit cannot be used for any purpose other than as set forth herein.

 

3. Other Conditions

 

  a. If Airline intends to utilize the Spare Engine Purchase Price Credit for a particular Spare Engine purchase, it shall send to CFM a letter certifying that Airline’s Spare Engine purchase is eligible to receive the Spare Engine Purchase Price Credit as set forth under Section 2 and 3 hereof

 

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  b. As CFM has made this Spare Engine Support Plan available to Airline to assist Airline to achieve, and maintain, the Spare Engine Ratio, if Airline sells a Spare Engine on which the Spare Engine Purchase Price Credit has been applied or ceases to use such Engine as a Spare Engine, within *****of delivery of such Engine to Airline, this Spare Engine Purchase Price Credit agreement will be deemed terminated. The foregoing shall not apply a) to a sale made by Airline of such a Spare Engine in order to obtain purchase price financing or b) to a sale by Airline of such a Spare Engine made after the *****from delivery of such Engine to Airline (a “Permissible Sale”).

 

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AMENDMENT No. 1 TO

LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 5

TO GTA No. CFM-04-0012B

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Blvd.

Burlingame, CA 94010

WHEREAS , CFM International, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “ CFM ”) and Virgin America Inc (hereinafter referred to as the “ Airline ,”) and together with CFM, the “ Parties ” have entered into General Terms Agreement No. CFM-04-0012B dated June 11, 2004 (hereinafter referred to as the “ GTA ”); and

WHEREAS , the GTA contains applicable terms and conditions governing the sale by CFM and the purchase by Airline of spare engines, related equipment and spare parts therefore in support of Airline’s CFM powered fleet of aircraft from Airbus Industrie S.A.S. (“ Airbus ”), which has been supplemented by Letter Agreements No. 1 through 5, all of which, when taken together, and as each may be amended, supplemented, including without limitation by additional letter agreements, or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with the terms of the GTA, are hereinafter referred to as the “ Agreement ;”

WHEREAS , the Parties would like to amend Letter Agreement No. 5 to reflect a change in Aircraft quantity and delivery schedules;

NOW THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the Parties agree as follows.

 

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION NOTICE The information contained in this document is CFM Proprietary Information and is disclosed in confidence. It is the property of CFM and shall not be used, disclosed to others, or reproduced without the express written consent of CFM. If consent is given for reproduction in whole or in part, this notice and the notice set forth on each page of this document shall appear on any such reproduction. Export control laws may also control the information contained in this document. Unauthorized export or re-export is prohibited.

 

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I. Replace paragraph A, Section.1, Firm Order for Aircraft with On-Wing Engines, with the following:

 

  1. Firm Order for Aircraft with On-Wing Engines.

 

  1.1. Airline shall take delivery of ten (10) newly manufactured firm A320 family narrow-body Airbus Aircraft, each equipped with two (2) new CFM56-5B4 On-Wing Engines respectively, to be delivered between ***** (the “ Firm Order ”), and has the right to convert each Aircraft to A321 family narrow-body aircraft powered by two (2) new CFM56-5B3 On-Wing Engines. Airline has contracted for the Firm Order and Option Aircraft with Airbus.

 

  1.2 Details related to the required delivery schedule of Firm Order Aircraft and associated On-Wing Engines, as well as other CFM-specific terms, are outlined in Attachment A.

 

II. The number***** set forth in paragraph D, Special Fleet Guarantees, is amended to read *****

 

III. Attachment A is replaced with Attachment A herein.

 

IV. The number “twenty-five (25)”, set forth in paragraph 1 of Attachment B is amended to read “ten (10).” Additionally, the table now reads as follows.

 

Qnty. Aircraft Delivered

   Allowance Adjustment  

10 Firm Order A320Aircraft

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From 1-9 Firm Order A320Aircraft

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0 firm A320 Aircraft

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V. The number ***** set forth in paragraph A.1. of Attachment E is amended to read ***** in both instances.

Except as set forth herein, Letter Agreement No. 5, remains in full force and effect. For the avoidance of doubt, there are no changes to paragraphs B, Special Allowances or C, Special Fleet Operation Guarantees.

 

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LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 1

 

Please indicate your agreement with the foregoing by signing two (2) duplicate originals as provided below.

 

    Very truly yours,
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.     CFM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:   /s/ Peter D. Hunt     By:   /s/ John C. Mericle
Typed Name:   Peter D. Hunt     Typed Name:   John C. Mericle
Title:   SVP & Chief Financial Officer     Title:   Chief Financial Officer
Date:   December 19, 2012     Date:   December 20, 2012

 

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ATTACHMENT A

Aircraft Order Delivery Schedule

 

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LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 6

TO GTA No. CFM-04-0012B

 

   LOGO

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Blvd.

Burlingame, CA 94010

WHEREAS, CFM International, Inc. (hereinafter individually referred to as “ CFM ”) and Virgin America Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “ Airline ”) (CFM and Airline being hereinafter collectively referred to as the “ Parties ”) have entered into General Terms Agreement CFM-04-0012B dated June 14, 2004 (hereinafter referred to as “ GTA ”); and

WHEREAS, the GTA contains the applicable terms and conditions governing the sale by CFM and the purchase by Airline of spare engines, related equipment and spare parts therefor in support of Airline’s CFM powered fleet of aircraft from Airbus S.A.S (“ Airbus ” or “Airframer”).

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the Parties agree as follows:

 

1. Airline agrees to purchase and take delivery of thirty (30) new firm LEAP-X1A26 powered A320 aircraft (the “Aircraft”) direct from Airframer in accordance with the delivery schedule set forth in Attachment A hereto (the “Aircraft Delivery Schedule”), and shall have rights to purchase up to one (1) additional aircraft with two (2) LEAP-X1A26 Engines for delivery ***** (the “Option”).

The Airline may lease up to thirty (30) aircraft and sixty (60) associated on-wing engines, each of the same type as the Aircraft, respectively, from lessors (such aircraft, the “Lessor Aircraft”) within the same delivery period established for firm Aircraft in Attachment A.

 

2. Airline agrees to purchase and take delivery of a minimum of four (4) LEAP-X1A26 spare engines from CFM according to the delivery schedule set forth in Attachment A hereto (the “Spare Engine Delivery Schedule”) and thereafter agrees to maintain an installable Spare Engine to installed Engine ratio of not less than ***** in support of its fleet size during the term of the Agreement.

With ***** advance written notification, CFM and Airline agree that Airline shall have the right (such right, the “Reschedule Right”) to reschedule the delivery of any Spare Engine from its scheduled delivery date to any prior or subsequent month within ***** of its scheduled delivery date according to the Spare Engine Delivery Schedule in Attachment A hereto.

 

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PROPRIETARY INFORMATION NOTICE The information contained in this document is CFM Proprietary Information and is disclosed in confidence. It is the property of CFM and shall not be used, disclosed to others, or reproduced without the express written consent of CFM. If consent is given for reproduction in whole or in part, this notice and the notice set forth on each page of this document shall appear on any such reproduction. Export control laws may also control the information contained in this document. Unauthorized export or re-export is prohibited.


LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 6

 

In consideration of the above, CFM agrees to the following:

 

A. Special Allowances

CFM agrees to provide the following allowances to Airline subject to the conditions set forth in Attachment B hereto:

 

  (i) Aircraft Allowance

CFM will provide Airline with a per aircraft allowance for each such Aircraft in the amount of *****

Such per Aircraft allowance is stated in January 2010 US Dollars (CPI=*****), and shall be subject to adjustment for escalation to the date of delivery of each shipset of Engines to Airframer in accordance with the escalation formula set forth in Attachment D hereto, and further by Paragraph 2.C below.

Each per Aircraft Allowance will be earned by Airline upon delivery of each Aircraft to Airline, and will be provided to Airframer for the benefit of Airline on the delivery date of the Aircraft to be applied as a reduction in the final Aircraft price.

 

  (ii) Initial Provisioning Allowance

CFM agrees to provide Airline with an Initial Provisioning Allowance in the amount of ***** per Aircraft delivered to Airline. This allowance is earned at the time of delivery of each Aircraft per the delivery schedule in Attachment A up to ***** If the total number of Aircraft are not delivered, a prorated amount will be reimbursed to CFM.

Such allowance is not subject to adjustment for escalation, and will be made available to Airline as a credit against purchases of goods and services from CFM.

However, to better support Airline’s start-up costs, CFM agrees to advance the total allowance of ***** prior to the delivery of the first Aircraft. Airline will notify CFM ***** prior to delivery of the first Aircraft to ensure proper timing of the credit.

 

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LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 6

 

  (iii) Spare Engine Allowance

CFM agrees to provide Airline with an additional allowance, the Spare Engine Allowance, in the amount of ***** per Aircraft delivered to Airline. Such per Aircraft allowance is stated in January 2010 US Dollars (CPI=*****), and shall be subject to adjustment for escalation to the date of delivery of each shipset of Engines to Airframer in accordance with the escalation formula set forth in Attachment D and further by paragraph 2.C hereto. Each Spare Engine Allowance will be earned by Airline upon delivery of each Aircraft to Airline, and will be provided to Airframer for the benefit of Airline on the delivery date of the Aircraft to be applied as a reduction in the final Aircraft price.

 

  (iv) Thrust Upgrades

If increased thrust for Aircraft becomes available, CFM will provide Airline with thrust upgrades for the fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft powered by LEAP-X1A26 engines to enable Airline to operate at the higher thrust (“Thrust Upgrade”). This thrust upgrade will be provided ***** to the Airline under the following conditions:

*****

Notwithstanding the terms of Section A(iv)(b) and (c) above, Airline (or its sublessee) may retain the Thrust Upgrade during any period which Airline has: (i) leased the Aircraft; or (ii) subleased the Aircraft to a sublessee and Airline remains a primary lessee of the Aircraft with an aircraft lessor.

 

B. Price Protection

Spare Engine Base Price Protection

Base prices for LEAP-X1A26 Spare Engines scheduled for delivery through ***** in support of the Aircraft, shall be as set forth in Attachment C hereto, and shall be subject to adjustment for escalation in accordance with the escalation formula set forth in Attachment D hereto, and further by the terms of Paragraph 2.C below.

 

C. Price Escalation Cap Allowance

The price escalation adjustment with respect to Engines installed on Aircraft delivered by Airbus to Airline and Spare Engines delivered from CFM to Airline shall be as set forth in the escalation formula in Attachment D hereto, with the understanding that Attachment D shall be used for the purpose of calculating the Price Escalation Cap Allowance described in this paragraph 2.C, notwithstanding any other escalation provision in the Airbus Aircraft purchase agreement.

 

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LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 6

 

Subject to and contingent upon Airline purchasing and taking delivery of Aircraft, each in accordance with the terms set forth herein, CFM agrees to provide Airline, as a special allowance, the following price adjustment caps:

Notwithstanding any previous agreements between Airbus and CFM relating to the subject matter of this Letter Agreement, all Engines delivered directly to Airbus from CFM for the Aircraft in accordance with the Aircraft Delivery Schedule set forth in Attachment A, and all Spare Engines delivered to Airline directly from CFM with scheduled delivery dates that occur on or before ***** shall be subject to a price adjustment due to escalation as described below. The below escalation adjustments will also apply to the Aircraft Allowances, as set forth in Paragraph A. (i) and A (iii) above, for all Aircraft.

If the price adjustment due to escalation from January 1, 2010 thru delivery of Engines to Airbus, or the Spare Engine to Airline, as calculated under Attachment D is less than or equal to ***** cumulative annual escalation, the Engine price will be adjusted by the changes in the escalation calculated in Attachment D. If the price adjustment due to escalation from January 1, 2010 thru delivery of the Engines to Airbus, or the Spare Engine to Airline as calculated under Attachment D is greater than ***** cumulative annual escalation but less than or equal to ***** then the price adjustment due to escalation will be an amount equal to *****

In the event that the price adjustment due to escalation as calculated under Attachment D is greater than ***** during the ***** period preceding delivery of the Engines to Airbus or delivery of the Spare Engine to Airline then the price adjustment due to escalation will be an amount equal *****

The Price Escalation Cap Allowance for on-wing Engines is an agreement between CFM and Airline. Any difference between the actual escalation calculated per Attachment D and the escalation cap set forth above will be rebated to Airline at delivery of Aircraft as an additional allowance to be provided through Airbus along with the Aircraft Allowance. *****

For on-wing Engines delivered directly to Airbus from CFM for installation on the firm Aircraft with scheduled delivery dates that occur on or after ***** or for Spare Engines scheduled for delivery after ***** the total cumulative escalation in Attachment D from January 2010 to the date of delivery shall apply with no escalation cap or limit.

 

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D. Special Guarantees

CFM agrees to provide the following special guarantees to Airline in support of the Aircraft and Lessor Aircraft described in this Letter Agreement. These special guarantees are subject, to (i) the Limitation of Liability provisions set forth in the GTA, (ii) the General Conditions set forth in Section II of Exhibit A to the GTA and (iii) to the Basis and Conditions for Special Guarantees set forth in Attachment E hereto. Terms which are capitalized but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in Section I of the GTA. ***** Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all of the special guarantees set forth below shall be effective for a period of ***** commencing upon the entry into revenue service of the first (1 st ) Aircraft (the “ Guarantee Period ”). These special guarantees are exclusively offered and administered by CFM. From time to time, upon Airline’s request, CFM will provide all data from Airline’s usage of the Engines, provided to Airline in a non-raw, post-processed format useful to Airline in Airline’s reasonable judgment. CFM will provide Airline access to tools necessary and appropriate to enable Airline to process the raw data generated by the Engines for regulatory and fleet management purposes.

On or about every anniversary of entry into service of the first Aircraft, the Parties will review and establish the relevant data of the previous ***** period. The data agreed at these review meetings shall be considered final. Settlements shall occur as specified below.

*****

CFM guarantees that, for the Guarantee Period, *****

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CFM guarantees that for the Guarantee Period *****

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CFM guarantees that, for the Guarantee Period, *****

CFM guarantees that, for the Guarantee Period, *****

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CFM guarantees that, at the end of the Guarantee Period, *****

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For purposes of this guarantee, ***** is defined as *****

CFM guarantees that *****

CFM guarantees that, during the Guarantee Period, *****

 

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*****

CFM guarantees that, during the Guarantee Period, *****

*****

CFM guarantees that, for the Guarantee Period, *****

*****

CFM guarantees that, during the Guarantee Period, *****

*****

CFM guarantees that, during the Guarantee Period, *****

***** for the purpose of this guarantee, is defined as *****

*****

CFM guarantees that, during the guarantee period, *****

*****

CFM guarantees that *****

*****

CFM guarantees that *****

*****

CFM guarantees that *****

Confidentiality of Information . This Letter Agreement contains information specifically for Airline and CFM, and nothing herein contained shall be divulged by Airline or CFM to any third person, firm or corporation, without the prior written consent of the other Parties, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld; except (i) that Airline’s consent shall not be required for disclosure by CFM of this Letter Agreements, to an Engine program participant, joint venture participant, engineering service provider or consultant to CFM so as to enable CFM to perform its obligations under this Letter Agreement or to provide informational data; (ii) to the extent required by Government agencies, by law, or to enforce this Letter Agreement; and (iii) to the extent necessary for disclosure to the Parties’ respective insurers, accountants or other professional advisors who must likewise agree to be bound by the provisions of this paragraph. In the event (i) or (iii) occur, suitable restrictive legends limiting further disclosure shall be

 

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applied. In the event this Letter Agreement, or other CFM information or data is required to be disclosed or filed by government agencies by law, or by court order, Airline shall notify CFM at least ***** in advance of such disclosure or filing and shall cooperate fully with CFM in seeking confidential treatment of sensitive terms of this Letter Agreement.

Please indicate your agreement with the foregoing by signing two (2) duplicate originals as provided below.

 

    Very truly yours,
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.     CFM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:   /s/ Peter D. Hunt     By:   /s/ John C. Mericle
Typed Name:   Peter D. Hunt     Typed Name:   John C. Mericle
Title:   SVP & Chief Financial Officer     Title:   Chief Financial Officer
Date:   Undated     Date:   October 3, 2011

 

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ATTACHMENT A

A320 Aircraft Delivery Schedule

 

A/C Qty.

 

Engine Type

 

Delivery Date

1 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

1 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

2 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

2 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

2 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

2 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

3 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

3 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

3 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

3 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

2 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

2 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

2 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

2 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

LEAP-X1A26 Spare Engine Delivery Schedule

 

Spare Engine Qty.

 

Engine Type

 

Delivery Date

1

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

1

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

1

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

1

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

Notwithstanding the foregoing delivery schedule, the parties hereby acknowledge that the following changes to the delivery schedule may occur:

 

  1. In respect of all Aircraft, at any time before ***** the schedule may change with no liability or change in the duties of the parties hereto due to engine certification schedule and industrial ramp-up;

 

  2. In respect of the first eleven (11) Aircraft, Airframer has the option to advance or defer the scheduled delivery by no more than *****

 

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  3. Airline has the option to advance or defer the scheduled delivery of up to four (4) Aircraft scheduled for delivery in each of ***** and

 

  4. Other production delays on the part of Airframer or CFM.

 

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ATTACHMENT B

CONDITIONS FOR SPECIAL ALLOWANCES/DELAY/CANCELLATION

 

1. Allowance for Initial Aircraft Sale Only

Any allowance described herein applies only to the thirty (30) new firm A320 aircraft (together or individually the “ Aircraft ”) equipped with new LEAP-X1A26 engines (together or individually the “ Engines ”) purchased by Airline directly from the aircraft manufacturer. Allowances described herein do not apply to aircraft equipped with buyer-furnished engines, aircraft that have been the subject of a previous CFM proposal or offer, or, aircraft that have been previously sold or otherwise acquired through resale, lease, transfer, trade or exchange.

 

2. Allowance Not Paid

Allowances described herein will become unearned and will not be paid if Engines have been delivered to the aircraft manufacturer for installation in Airline’s Aircraft and, thereafter, Airline’s purchase order with the aircraft manufacturer is terminated, canceled or revoked, or delivery of the Aircraft will be prevented or delayed beyond ***** of the delivery period described in the Aircraft Delivery Schedule herein (“ Delivery Period ”), in each case as a result of Airline’s breach of its purchase agreement with Airframer.

 

3. Intentionally Omitted

 

4. Adjustment of Allowances

The total allowances, of any nature, described herein are contingent upon Airline accepting delivery of a minimum of 25 LEAP-X1A26 powered Aircraft (“ Minimum Number of Aircraft ”) and four (4) LEAP-X1A26 Spare Engines (“ Minimum Number of Spares ”) for delivery during the Delivery Period. If Airline has canceled or otherwise failed to accept delivery of one or more off the required Minimum Number of Aircraft or Minimum Number of Spares within the Delivery Period, the allowances will be adjusted as follows:

 

*****    *****
*****    *****
*****    *****

Adjustment of allowances in accordance with the above formula may be made by CFM prospectively to take into account Aircraft delays and/or cancellations. In any case, Airline agrees to promptly reimburse CFM for any allowance overpayments determined to have been made at the application of the adjustment formula set forth above with interest since the allowance overpayment(s) at the prime floating interest rate per annum for ***** U.S. Dollar deposits, as published in The Wall Street Journal from time to time (the “ Prime Rate ”), plus ***** Unless otherwise agreed by CFM, no allowance shall be paid on Aircraft not accepted within the Delivery Period and such Aircraft shall not be counted for purposes of the adjustment formula set forth above.

 

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5. Assignability of Allowance

Any allowance described herein is exclusively for the benefit of Airline and is not assignable without CFM’s written consent which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

 

6. Set Off for Outstanding Balance

Either party shall be entitled, with five (5) days written notice, to set off any outstanding obligation and amounts that are due and owing from Airline to CFM (and not subject to a good faith dispute for goods or services (whether or not in connection with this Letter Agreement and/or GTA)), against any amount or credits payable by CFM to Airline in connection with this Letter Agreement and/or GTA.

 

7. Cancellation of Installed or Spare Engines

Airline recognizes that harm or damage will be sustained by CFM if Airline places an order for Spare Engine(s) or for Aircraft equipped with installed Engines and subsequently cancels such order or otherwise fails to accept delivery of the Engines or Aircraft when duly tendered. Within ***** of any such cancellation or failure to accept delivery occurs, Airline shall remit to CFM a minimum cancellation charge ***** determined as of the date of scheduled Engine delivery to Airline or to the aircraft manufacturer, whichever is applicable.

The parties acknowledge such minimum cancellation charge to be a reasonable estimate of the minimum harm or damage to CFM in such circumstances. If written notice of any such cancellation or failure to accept delivery is given by Airline at least ***** prior to scheduled delivery of the applicable spare or installed Engine(s), such minimum cancellation charge shall be deemed liquidated damages for such harm or damage. If any such cancellation or failure occurs with less than such ***** prior written notice, CFM shall also retain all remedies in law and equity available to CFM for damages in excess of such minimum cancellation charge.

CFM shall retain any progress payments or other deposits made to CFM for any such Engine. Such progress payments will be applied first to the minimum cancellation charge for such Engine and, in circumstances described in the last sentence of the preceding paragraph, then to any further damages sustained by CFM as a result of such cancellation or failure to accept delivery. Progress payments held by CFM in respect of any such Engine which are in excess of such amounts will be refunded to Airline, provided Airline is not then in arrears on other amounts owed to CFM.

 

8. Delay Charge for Installed or Spare Engines

In the event Airline delays the scheduled delivery date of a Spare Engine, or causes the delay of the scheduled delivery date of an installed Engine, for which CFM has received a purchase order from the aircraft manufacturer or Airline, as appropriate, for a period, or cumulative period, of more that ***** such delay shall be considered a cancellation and the applicable provisions hereof regarding the effect of cancellation shall apply.

 

9. Aircraft Substitution Rights

*****

 

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10. Aircraft Not Operated for Minimum Period

If Airline sells or otherwise fails to own (other than for sale-leaseback or any other financing purposes) ***** or more of the total delivered Firm Ordered for an average period of ***** any Aircraft for which CFM paid allowances hereunder (the “ Minimum Period ”), then the allowances earned and/or paid on such sold or non-Airline owned Aircraft will be proportionately reduced. Airline will reimburse CFM an amount equal to the proportionate share of the special allowances earned and/or paid with respect to such Aircraft, (based on the percentage of the Minimum Period the Aircraft was actually owned and operated by Airline), with interest on such amount. The allowance reimbursement is due no later than ***** after written request from CFM, following the time Airline ceases to own and operate such Aircraft. Interest will be calculated at the Prime Rate, plus ***** from the time of initial allowance payment on such Aircraft until the time of full reimbursement.

 

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ATTACHMENT C

BASE PRICES FOR SPARE ENGINES

Prices Applicable to Deliveries through *****

 

Item   

Base Price

2010 US Dollars

CPI=*****

 

1. LEAP-X1A26

     *****   

 

  A. Base prices are effective for basic Spare Engines delivered to Airline by CFM on or before ***** The base prices are for delivery Ex Works, Evendale, Ohio, or FCA, Villaroche, France, subject to adjustment for escalation, and Airline shall be responsible, upon delivery, for the payment of all taxes, duties, fees or other similar charges.

 

  B. The selling price of LEAP-X1A basic Spare Engines above delivered after ***** shall be the base price then in effect, which base price shall be subject to adjustment for escalation in accordance with CFM’s then-current escalation provisions.

 

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ATTACHMENT D

LEAP-X1A SPARE ENGINE AND MAJOR MODULE ESCALATION FORMULA

 

I. The base price for Products purchased hereunder shall be adjusted pursuant to the provisions of this Exhibit.

 

II. For the purpose of this adjustment:

*****

 

  C. Each CPI shall be determined to the second decimal place. Calculation shall be to the third decimal digit and if the third decimal digit is five or more, the second decimal digit shall be raised to the next higher figure. If the third decimal digit is less than five, the second decimal figure shall remain as calculated.

 

  D. The Base Composite Index (CPIb) shall be the base index stated in the published prices.

 

III. Base prices shall be adjusted in accordance with the following formula:

*****

 

IV. The invoice price shall be the final price and will not be subject to further adjustments in the indices. In no event shall the invoice price be lower than the base price.

 

V. The ratio (CPI / CPIb) shall be calculated to the fourth decimal digit. If the fourth decimal digit is five or more, the third decimal digit shall be raised to the next higher figure, and if the fourth decimal digit is less than five, the third decimal figure shall remain as calculated. If the calculation of this ratio results in a number less than 1.000, the ratio will be adjusted to 1.000. The resulting three digit decimal shall be used to calculate Pn.

 

VI. Values to be utilized in the event of unavailability . If at the time of delivery of Product, CFMI is unable to determine the adjusted price because the applicable values to be used to determine the L and IC have not been released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, then:

 

  a) The Price Adjustment, to be used at the time of delivery of the Product, will be determined by utilizing the escalation provisions set forth above. The values released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and available 30 days prior to scheduled Product delivery month will be used to determine ***** for the applicable months (including those noted as preliminary by the Bureau of Labor Statistics) to calculate the Product Price Adjustment. If no value have been released for an applicable month, the provisions set forth in Paragraph b, below, will apply. If prior to delivery of a Product, the U.S. Department of Labor changes the base year for determination of ***** as defined above, such rebase values will be incorporated in the Price Adjustment calculation.

 

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  b) If prior to delivery of a Product, U.S. Department of Labor substantially revises the methodology used for the determination of the values to be used to determine ***** (in contrast to benchmark adjustments or other corrections of previously released values), or for any reason has not released values needed to determine the applicable Price Adjustment, CFM will, prior to delivery of any such Product, select a substitute for such values from data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics or other similar data reported by non-governmental United States organizations, such substitute to lead in application to the same adjustment result insofar as possible, as would have been achieved by continuing the use of the original values as they may have fluctuated during the applicable time period. Appropriate revisions of the formula will be made as required to reflect any substitute values. However, if within ***** from delivery of the Product, the Bureau of Labor Statistics should resume releasing values for the months needed to determine the Product Price Adjustment, such values will be used to determine any increase or decrease in the Product Price Adjustment from that determined at the time of delivery of such Product.

 

  c) In the event escalation provisions are made non-enforceable or otherwise rendered null and void by any agency of the United States Government, the parties agree, to the extent they may lawfully do so, to equitably adjust the base price of any affected Product to reflect an allowance for increase or decrease in labor compensation and material costs occurring ***** which is consistent with the applicable provisions of this Price Escalation formula.

 

  d) For the calculation herein, the values released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and available to CFM at the end of the month prior to scheduled Product delivery month will be used to determine ***** for the applicable months (including those noted as preliminary by the Bureau of Labor Statistics) to calculate the Product Price Adjustment for the Product invoice at the time of delivery. The values will be considered final and no Product Price Adjustment will be made after Product delivery for any subsequent changes in published index values.

 

VII. Any rounding of a number, with respect to escalation of the Product Price, will be accomplished as follows: If the first digit of the portion to be dropped from the number is five or greater, the preceding digit will be raised to the next higher number.

*****

 

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ATTACHMENT E

BASIS AND CONDITIONS FOR SPECIAL GUARANTEES

 

A. General Conditions

The Guarantees offered in this Letter Agreement have been developed specifically for Airline’s new installed and Spare Engines. The General Conditions described in Exhibit A of the General Terms Agreement between CFM and Airline apply to the guarantees and such guarantees are offered to Airline contingent upon:

*****

 

  3. Intentionally omitted;

 

  4. Intentionally omitted

*****

 

  8. Service bulletins agreed to between Airline and CFM being incorporated in a timely manner.

 

B. Exclusions

The guarantees shall not apply *****.

 

C. Administration

The guarantees are not assignable without the written consent of CFM.

If compensation becomes available to Airline under more than one specific guarantee, airframer guarantee (except as otherwise provided herein), warranty or other engine program consideration as a result of a breach of a specific guaranteed condition, Airline will not receive duplicate compensation from more than a single guarantee, warranty or other program consideration, but will receive the compensation most beneficial to Airline under a single guarantee, warranty or other program consideration. Unless otherwise stated, the guarantee compensation will be in the form of credits to be used by Airline against the purchase from CFM If credits cannot be reasonably applied by Airline within *****, CFM and Airline will discuss and chose other settlement options that may include use of credits against invoices for other CFM goods and services including those invoices that may be applicable to Airline’s CFM56-5B fleet, payment in cash, or other agreed solutions.

 

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ATTACHMENT F

QUALIFYING SHOP VISITS

*****

 

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ATTACHMENT G

DELAY AND CANCELLATION DEFINITIONS FOR GUARANTEE

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ATTACHMENT H

*****

 

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AMENDMENT No. 1 TO

LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 6

TO GTA No. CFM-04-0012B

   LOGO

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Blvd.

Burlingame, CA 94010

WHEREAS , CFM International, Inc. (hereinafter individually referred to as “ CFM ”) and Virgin America Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “ Airline ”) (CFM and Airline being hereinafter collectively referred to as the “ Parties ”) have entered into General Terms Agreement CFM-04-0012B dated June 14, 2004 (hereinafter referred to as “ GTA ”); and

WHEREAS , the GTA contains the applicable terms and conditions governing the sale by CFM and the purchase by Airline of spare engines, related equipment and spare parts therefor in support of Airline’s CFM powered fleet of aircraft from Airbus S.A.S (“ Airbus ” or “Airframer”).

WHEREAS , the Parties would like to amend Letter Agreement No. 6 to reflect a change in Aircraft and Spare Engine delivery schedules;

NOW THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the Parties agree as follows:

Replace paragraph 1 with the following:

 

  1. Airline agrees to purchase and take delivery of thirty (30) new firm LEAP-X1A26 powered A320 aircraft (the “Aircraft”) direct from Airframer in accordance with the delivery schedule set forth in Attachment A hereto (the “Aircraft Delivery Schedule”),

The Airline may lease up to thirty (30) aircraft and sixty (60) associated on-wing engines, each of the same type as the Aircraft, respectively, from lessors (such aircraft, the “Lessor Aircraft”) within the same delivery period established for firm Aircraft in Attachment A.

The updated delivery schedules are reflected in Attachment A below.

Except as set forth herein, Letter Agreement No. 6, remains in full force and effect.

 

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PROPRIETARY INFORMATION NOTICE The information contained in this document is CFM Proprietary Information and is disclosed in confidence. It is the property of CFM and shall not be used, disclosed to others, or reproduced without the express written consent of CFM. If consent is given for reproduction in whole or in part, this notice and the notice set forth on each page of this document shall appear on any such reproduction. Export control laws may also control the information contained in this document. Unauthorized export or re-export is prohibited.


LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 6

 

Please indicate your agreement with the foregoing by signing two (2) duplicate originals as provided below.

 

    Very truly yours,
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.     CFM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:  

/s/ Peter D. Hunt

    By:  

/s/ John C. Mericle

Typed Name:   Peter D. Hunt     Typed Name:   John C. Mericle
Title:   SVP & Chief Financial Officer     Title:   Chief Financial Officer
Date:   December 18, 2012     Date:   December 20, 2012

 

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ATTACHMENT A

A320 Aircraft Delivery Schedule

 

A/C Qty.

 

Engine Type

 

Delivery Date

2 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

3 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

3 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

2 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

2 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

3 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

3 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

2 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

2 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

3 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

3 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

2 Firm

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

LEAP-X1A26 Spare Engine Delivery Schedule

 

Spare Engine Qty.

 

Engine Type

 

Delivery Date

1

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

1

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

1

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

1

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

 

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A

Exhibit 10.2

 

LOGO

OnPoint sm Solutions

Rate Per Engine Flight Hour

AMENDED AND RESTATED

ENGINE SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

GE ENGINE SERVICES, INC.

AND

Virgin America Inc.

Agreement Number: 1-234116609

Dated: October 22, 2008

 

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION NOTICE

The information contained in this document is GE Engine Services, Inc. (“GE”) Proprietary Information and is disclosed in confidence. It is the property of GE and will not be used, disclosed to others or reproduced without the express written consent of GE. If consent is given for reproduction in whole or in part, this notice and the notice set forth on each page of this document will appear in any such reproduction. U.S. export control laws may also control the information contained in this document. Unauthorized export or re-export is prohibited.

 

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October 22, 2008

  

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Article No.

  

Topic

   Page
No.
 
1.    Recitals      3   
2.    Definitions      3   
3.    Term      3   
4.    Scope      3   
5.    Equipment Covered      3   
6.    Rate Per EFH Services Program      3   
7.    Supplemental Work      5   
8.    General Provisions      6   
9.    Customer Responsibilities      8   
10.    Pricing      9   
11.    Invoicing & Payments      10   
12.    Warranty      11   
13.    Termination      11   
14.    General Terms and Conditions      12   

Exhibit

  

Topic

   Page
No.
 
A.    Definitions      13   
B.    Equipment Covered      16   
C.    Addition of Engines      18   
D.    Removal of Engines      19   
E.    Pricing      20   
F.    Warranty      27   
G.    General Terms & Conditions      28   
H.    Warranty Assignment Letter      33   

 

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Amended and Restated OnPoint sm Solutions Engine Services Agreement

 

Article 1- Recitals
1.1    Parties and Effective Date    THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED ENGINE SERVICES AGREEMENT is made as of this xx day of August, 2008 (the “Effective Date”) by and between Virgin America Inc., having its principal place of business at 555 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010 (“Customer”) and GE Engine Services, Inc., having its principal place of business at 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215 (“GE” ) (either a “Party” or collectively, the “Parties” ).
Article 2 – Defined Terms
2.1    Definitions    See Exhibit A for terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement
Article 3 – Term
3.1    Term of Agreement    This Agreement will commence upon the contract start date for each Engine as identified on Exhibit B and, unless sooner terminated pursuant to Article 13 herein, will remain in effect for each Engine until the later of ***** (the “Initial Term” ). Parties may renew or extend this Agreement to mutual satisfaction prior to the end of the Initial Term.
3.2    Exclusive Agreement    This Agreement, insofar as it relates to Services, including Supplemental Work, will be exclusive for the Engines identified in Exhibit B . Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, Customer will not enter into any other arrangement with a third party, including Customer’s or Customer’s affiliates’ shops, for such Services with respect to Customer’s Engines during the term hereof, including any Engine previously covered under this Agreement that has been removed from service by the Customer. *****
Article 4 – Scope
4.1    Scope    The OnPoint Solutions program is a comprehensive engine maintenance program under which Services are performed by GE on Engines and priced on a rate per engine flight hour (hereinafter “Rate Per EFH” ) basis or, for Supplemental Work as described in Article 7, priced on a time and material or other pricing basis as set forth in Exhibit E . GE agrees to provide Service(s) to restore Equipment to Serviceable condition in accordance with the established Repair Specification, the Workscope and the terms of this Agreement.
Article 5 – Equipment Covered
5.1    Equipment Covered    Customer’s fleet of Engines covered under this Agreement as of the Effective Date are identified in Exhibit B , which may be amended from time to time to incorporate addition or removal of Engines from the Agreement.
Article 6 – Rate Per EFH Services
6.1    Rate Per EFH Services    Rate Per EFH Services are performed by GE on Engines on a Rate Per EFH basis.
6.2    Engines    Engines covered by this Agreement are identified in Exhibit B along with pertinent information for each Engine on which GE relies to establish the Rate Per EFH.
6.3    Addition or Removal of Engines    Customer may add engines to the Agreement after the Effective Date by mutual agreement and in accordance with Exhibit C. Customer may remove Engines from the Agreement in accordance with Exhibit D. GE has the right to adjust the Rate Per EFH for additions or removals of Engines as further described therein. Engines added to Exhibit B after the Effective Date may or may not be eligible for the Rate Per EFH Services as of the Effective Date or the date of such Engine’s addition.
6.4    Qualifying    Engines not eligible for Rate Per EFH Services will require a Qualifying Shop Visit prior to their

 

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   Shop Visit    eligibility for Rate Per EFH Services. Such Qualifying Shop Visit shall be invoiced on a Supplemental Work basis.
6.5    Rate Per EFH Shop Visits    Engines that require maintenance or repair that cannot be performed on-wing (as confirmed by GE’s Customer Program Manager or his/her delegate and Customer) and which satisfy the following criteria, will be eligible for Services on a Rate Per EFH basis (a “ Rate Per EFH Shop Visit”) if *****
      *****.
      *****
6.6    Workscope and Repair Specification    Upon Induction of Engines, GE will prepare a Workscope and provide a copy of such Workscope to Customer. Such Workscope shall comply with the Repair Specification and may include reliability and performance enhancements and Approved Aviation Authority approved repairs. GE may recommend amendment to the Repair Specification to include reliability and performance enhancements during the term hereof to improve Engine operating characteristics and incorporate OEM-approved repairs, subject to *****Any changes or amendments to the Repair Specification will be mutually agreed by the Parties and may result in an adjustment in the pricing set forth in Exhibit E.
6.7    Rate Per EFH Services    Services to be provided by GE for Rate Per EFH Shop Visits and other Rate Per EFH support are:
      *****
6.8    Off-site Services    GE may provide Services, which may otherwise require a Rate Per EFH Shop Visit, at a location other than a Repair Station in accordance with Articles 8.1 and 8.7.
6.9    Transpor- tation    GE will be obligated for arranging and paying for the following transportation costs: *****
6.10    Program Manager    GE will assign a Customer Program Manager who will:
     

1.      Be the point of contact for Customer with respect to Services.

 

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      2.    Draft a Procedures Manual to the extent required for the Customer’s Rate Per EFH Program, and submit such Procedures Manual for joint approval.
      *****
6.11   

Engineering Support

  

GE will provide the following engineering support services:

      *****
6.12    Turn Around Time    GE guarantees to provide a ***** Turn Around Time for the repair of Engines to a Performance Restoration workscope; provided that such period of time may be extended in accordance with the following provisions of this Section 6.12:
      1.    GE shall ***** to the Turn Around Time for Engines received with QEC attached.
      2.    Changes to the Workscope may alter the committed Turn Around Time, which shall be mutually agreed upon at the time the changes are made.
      3.    In the event of an Interruption of Service, then the guaranteed Turn Around Time shall be extended by the period of such delay. For purposes of this Article 6.12, “Interruption of Service” shall mean an interruption in the Servicing of the Engine due to *****
6.13    Diagnostics    GE will implement Comprehensive Diagnostics services (“Diagnostics”) to identify and diagnose trend shifts as follows:
      *****
      Any information provided to Customer by GE for use in troubleshooting and managing operations is advisory only. GE is not responsible for line maintenance or other actions resulting from such advice. Customer is responsible for identifying and resolving any aircraft or Engine faults or adverse trends.
Article 7 Supplemental Work
7.1    Supplemental Work    Engines will be eligible for Supplemental Work Services from the Effective Date. Any and all Services not specifically eligible for Rate Per EFH Services will be performed by GE in accordance with the Supplemental Work pricing provisions of Exhibit E . Supplemental Work will include:
7.1.1    Supplemental    *****
   Services    2.    Services described in Article 6 of this Agreement will be Supplemental Work if it is reasonably determined that Equipment requires Services for, or as a result of:

 

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      *****
     

3.       Cost of LLP material replaced for life expiration will be priced in accordance with the Supplemental Work pricing terms set forth in Exhibit E-5

      *****
Article 8 - General Provisions
8.1    Designated Repair Station    The Designated Repair Station (“DRS”) will be *****GE may provide Services at a location other than any of its Repair Stations with prior consent of Customer *****
8.2    Documentation    GE will prepare and provide to Customer a Services records package that complies with AAA regulations. Basic LLP and AD status must be provided upon Redelivery of the Engine. The remainder of the Shop Visit records shall be returned to Customer within ***** following Redelivery of the Engine.
8.3    Delivery    All Equipment to be Serviced will be Delivered by Customer to GE. Such Equipment will be shipped within ***** following removal from the aircraft.
8.4    Preparation for Redelivery    GE will prepare and package Equipment in shipping stands or containers which Customer has provided for Redelivery in accordance with GE’s standard commercial practice.
8.5    Redelivery    After completion of Services, GE will Redeliver the Engine to Customer at a time and place reasonably agreed to between GE and Customer. *****
8.6    Parts Replacement Procedures   
8.6.1    Missing or Damaged Parts    Upon Delivery, GE will notify Customer of any (A) components or LRU’s missing from Engines, and (B) parts found to have been damaged during transportation of the Engine. *****
8.6.2    Parts Replacement    GE will determine which parts are required to perform the Services *****
8.6.3    Rotable Parts    *****
8.6.4    Life Limited Parts    *****
8.6.5    Customer Furnished    For *****, upon GE’s prior approval on a case-by-case basis, Customer may supply parts to GE as CFE, if such parts are: *****

 

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   Equipment (“CFE”)   
8.6.6    Title to parts or material    GE furnished parts and material incorporated into an Engine will be deemed to have been sold to Customer and title to such parts and material will pass to Customer upon incorporation into such Engine. Risk of loss or damage to such parts and material will pass to Customer upon Redelivery of the Engine. Title to and risk of loss of any parts removed from the Engine that are replaced by other parts (including Repairable parts) will pass to GE upon incorporation of replacement parts into the Engine.
8.6.7    Scrapped Parts    *****
8.7    Subcontracting    GE has the right to subcontract, upon prior written notice to Customer, any portion of the Services to any GE Repair Station or affiliate or any subcontractor selected by GE or GE’s affiliates, as long as such facility, affiliate or subcontractor is properly certified and rated by the AAA to perform the required Services. However, GE can subcontract the responsibility for Servicing of the entire Engine to a subcontractor only upon the prior written consent of the Customer, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. If GE does subcontract, the Customer obligations under this Agreement, including transportation expense, will be no greater than if such Services were performed at the DRS, Customer will, at its sole expense, have the right to review GE’s quality system audit report(s) for such subcontractor(s). Subcontracting of any Services will not relieve GE of its performance obligations set forth in this Agreement.
8.8   

Executive

Training

   GE will provide a ***** management training program ***** for up to ***** executives at ***** Course selection and frequency will be established based on course offering and availability. The training experience will be designed to allow executive participants to gain knowledge in leadership development in courses such as Change Acceleration Process, business operational rhythms and metrics as well as acquisition integration. These courses can be customized to meet with Customer’s specific learning objectives. During the course, participants may meet and learn from prominent business leaders (private and public sector), academics, economists and other distinguished subject matter experts. GE will provide this extensive training to Virgin America Executives on a *****.
8.9   

Customer’s

Sublesssees

  

GE acknowledges that Customer may, from time to time, sublease ***** Engines in the Rate Per EFH Program to a third party sublessee. In such event, Customer may keep such Engines in the Rate Per EFH Program without affect to the Rate Per EFH Rate so long as the sublessee continues to operate such Engines within the Rate Per EFH Operating Parameters set forth in Exhibit E-2 . If the Engines remain in the Rate Per EFH Program, the Parties acknowledge that Customer shall continue to be responsible for all obligations set forth herein with respect to those Engines and GE shall have no obligation to look to Customer’s sublessee for performance of such obligations.

 

In the event that Customer’s sublessee does not operate such Engines within the Rate Per EFH Operating Parameters, GE shall have the right to adjust the Rate Per EFH Rate in accordance with the severity table set forth in Exhibit E-4 . *****

Article 9 – Customer Responsibilities
9.0    Customer Obligations    Customer will be obligated under this Agreement to:
9.1    Qualifying Shop Visit    Deliver all used Engines added to this Agreement to the DRS for a Qualifying Shop Visit, unless waived by GE. All non-OEM approved parts or repairs will be removed at Customer’s expense prior to eligibility for Rate Per EFH Services.

 

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9.2    Notice of Delivery    When possible, provide three (3) Days advance written notice of Delivery of Equipment, including incoming transportation information, prior to dispatch. Customer will not Deliver piece parts or components for repair separate from Customer’s Engine without GE’s written consent.
9.3    Customer Representative    Designate in writing one (1) or more Customer representative.
9.4    Removal Schedule    Prepare with GE’s Customer Program Manager, a forecast of operational and maintenance program schedules, fleet operational status, Engine/aircraft flight hours and cycles, scheduled Engine or Engine module removals, Engine sale or return, and any other relevant information to allow the Parties to formulate an RS. The forecast will be provided in a mutually agreeable format quarterly on a rolling annual basis unless the Parties agree otherwise.
9.5    Line Maintenance    Provide all line maintenance and repair and line station support, consistent with Customer’s historical maintenance practices.
9.6    Troubleshooting    Troubleshoot Equipment in accordance with the OEM or aircraft maintenance manuals, as applicable.
9.7    Pre-existing Warranties    Assure that any requested repair of an Engine, accessory or component that is covered under a third-party warranty that is not assigned to GE will be performed directly by that person at no expense to GE. Notwithstanding the above, GE may accept a purchase order for the time and material repair of a warranted item from Customer or the person giving the warranty.
9.8    Assignment of Warranties    Assign to GE all applicable Engine warranties using the Warranty Assignment Letter attached hereto as Exhibit H . The applicable warranties will be re-assigned to the Customer if an Engine is removed from the Agreement or the Agreement is terminated.
9.9    Engine Documentation    Provide to GE the information and records, set forth in the Procedures Manual, to establish the nature and extent of the Services. Customer’s failure to timely furnish the required information and records may delay Induction of the Engine for Service, may cause an Excusable Delay and may result in premature LLP replacement.
9.10    External Equipment Configuration    Provide to GE an external Engine configuration specification.
9.11    Office Facilities    Ensure that adequate office space, parking, telephone, facsimile is available for the GE representative(s), if assigned to the Customer’s facility.
9.12    Monitoring Equipment    Provide an automated method to transfer operational and maintenance data to GE for the monitoring and diagnosis of Engine condition. If the aircraft is equipped with air-to-ground equipment such as ACARS, the Customer will forward the data directly to the GE SITA/ARINC address. If air-ground equipment is not available, GE will work with Customer to establish an alternate electronic means of providing this data.
9.13    Packaging Equipment    Be obligated for all packaging, labeling and associated documentation of the Equipment at Delivery, in accordance with the International Civil Aviation Organisations (ICAO) Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, and if the Equipment is to be transported over the United States of America, the US Department of Transport Regulations 49 CFR 171-180. If required by applicable law or regulations, Customer will further provide a material safety data sheet to GE at Delivery of the Equipment indicating any substances contained within the Equipment to be consigned. Customer will indemnify, defend and hold harmless GE from all or any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, costs, penalties, fines or any punitive damages imposed, alleged, or assessed by any third party against GE and caused by and to the extent of Customer’s non-compliance with this Article 9.14.

 

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9.14    Shipping Stands    Provide all shipping stands, shipping containers, mounting adapters, inlet plugs and covers, required to package Equipment for Redelivery.
Article 10 – Pricing
10.1    Pricing    Rate Per EFH pricing is set forth in Exhibit E , Sections E1, E2 and E3, and Supplemental Work Pricing is set forth in Exhibit E , Sections E4, E5 and E6 respectively.

 

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Article 11 – Invoicing and Payments
11.1    Rate Per EFH Payments   
11.1.1    Monthly Billing    On a monthly basis, Customer will, by the ***** of the month, determine the EFH which each Engine has flown for the preceding month, but no less than the monthly minimum set forth in Article 11.2 below, and report that amount by Engine serial number to GE in a mutually agreed format. GE will, by the ***** of the same month, render an invoice to Customer covering ***** Payment will be made within *****
11.1.2    Time of Shop Visit Performance Restoration (“TSVPR”)    For Engines that qualify for a Rate Per EFH Shop Visit per Article 6.5 and receive a Performance Restoration workscope, Customer will remit to GE, prior to Redelivery of each Engine, an amount equal to *****
11.1.3    Time of Shop Visit Non Performance Restoration Workscope (“TSVNPR”)    For Engines that qualify for a Rate Per EFH Shop Visit per Article 6.5 but receive less than a Performance Restoration workscope, Customer will remit to GE, prior to Redelivery of each Engine, an amount equal to the invoice issued by GE for the specific work performed on that Engine using the Supplemental Work Pricing in Exhibit E-5 of this Agreement. *****
11.1.4    Third Party Payments    In the event that Customer causes such payment to be made on its behalf by a third party, and such third party fails to pay some or all of the payment due to GE, then Customer will make the payment, in whole or in part, to make up the amount not paid. In the event that such payment is not paid in full, GE is not obligated to perform its obligations under this Agreement with respect to such Engine.
11.2    EFH Minimum    The monthly EFH minimum is ***** EFH per Engine installed on an Aircraft as defined in Exhibit B. GE will compare the cumulative actual EFH reported for each installed Engine on an Aircraft during ***** If the reported actual cumulative EFH is less than the EFH minimum, GE will render an invoice and Customer will pay ***** Payment will be made within ***** from the date of the invoice.
11.3    Added Engines    For Engines added subsequent to the Effective Date, Customer will make Rate Per EFH payments in accordance with Article 11.1 for all EFH from the date such added Engines enter the Program.
11.4    Supplemental Work Payments   
11.4.1    Initial Invoices    Upon completion of Supplemental Work Services, GE will issue an initial invoice for the Services completed at the time of invoicing. Customer will pay such initial invoices within ***** of receipt.
11.4.2    Final Invoice    GE will issue a final invoice for Supplemental Work Services following Redelivery based on actual charges to complete the Services, including any credits due Customer. Such invoice will be reconciled with such initial invoice(s) and Customer payments. Customer will pay the final invoice within ***** from the date of invoice.

 

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11.5    Alternate Payment Terms    *****
11.6    Late Payment Remedies    Should Customer fail to make any payment (which is not subject to a good faith dispute) when due, after receiving notice and the opportunity to cure within ***** after receiving such notice, GE may charge for late payment at a rate equal *****balance commencing on the next Day after the payment due date until such time as the payment plus the late payment charges are received by GE. Payments will be applied to the oldest outstanding amounts in order of succession. *****
11.7    Payment Remittance    All payments under this Agreement will be made in United States Dollars, immediately available for use, without any right of set-off or deduction, via wire transfer by Customer to the bank account and address designated below:
     

GE Engine Services, Inc.

*****

*****

PNC Bank

Pittsburgh PA 15265

11.8    Other Liens    Customer: (i) acknowledges that GE has the legal right to assert mechanic’s liens or other statutory or common law liens under applicable law (foreign or domestic) against Engines following performance of Services under this Agreement, and (ii) agrees to supply such information, including name and address of the owner of each Engine, as reasonably requested by GE to facilitate filing of such liens in New York or any other jurisdiction where Services may be performed. With respect to Engines leased by Customer, GE understands that Customer has been authorized and required by the owners to cause Services to be performed. GE may, at its option, notify the owners of the existence of this Agreement and GE’s lien rights arising from performance of Services.
11.9    Enforcement    If Customer fails to tender any payment owing under this Agreement (which is not subject to a good faith dispute and which has not been paid within ***** after receipt of written notice from GE) and GE initiates foreclosure with respect to any Engine, pursuant to a mechanic’s lien, then Customer agrees to supply to GE all records, log books and other documentation pertaining to the maintenance condition of the Engine, and a certificate either (i) certifying that the Engine has not been involved in any Aircraft Accident or Incident or (ii) specifying the date and facts surrounding any accident or incident in which the Engine has been involved and the nature and extent of the damage sustained (such records, log books, certificate and other documentation referred to hereinafter as the “Engine Documents”). The Parties recognize that the failure by Customer to deliver the Engine Documents may have a material, adverse effect on the value of any Engine with respect to which foreclosure has been initiated by GE and the ability of GE to sell or lease the Engine, and that the damages GE may sustain as a result are not readily calculable.

Article 12 – Warranty

12.1    Warranty    Workmanship warranties for the Engine are set forth in Exhibit F.

Article 13 – Termination / Engine Assignment

13.1    Failure to Pay/Insolvency    GE may terminate or suspend performance of all or any portion of this Agreement upon prior written notice by GE to Customer if Customer: (A) fails to make any payments when due, unless

 

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      cured within ***** after receipt of such notice; (B) makes any agreement with creditors due to its inability to make timely payments of its debts; (C) enters into bankruptcy or liquidation, whether compulsory or voluntary; (D) becomes insolvent; or (E) becomes subject to the appointment of a receiver of the whole or material part of its assets. If such termination should occur, Customer will not be relieved of its payment obligation for Services rendered hereunder.
13.2    Material Provisions    Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon ***** written notice to the other for failure to comply with any material provision of this Agreement, unless the failure will have been cured or the Party in breach has substantially effected all acts required to cure the failure prior to such *****
13.3    Maximum Removals    Notwithstanding the provisions of Exhibit D, if the number of Engines decreases to less than ***** of the number of Engines which are set forth in Exhibit B as of the Effective Date, and the decrease is unrelated to the removal of Engines due to aircraft lease expirations, then GE may terminate this Agreement.
13.4    Payment for Services performed    In the event of termination of this Agreement for any reason, Customer will pay GE, in addition to any other remedy allowable under this Agreement or applicable law, for all Services or work performed by GE up to the time of such termination under the applicable terms and prices of this Agreement including all costs, fees, and charges incurred by GE in providing support and material under this Agreement.
13.5    Reconciliation    The terms of the reconciliation of Rate Per EFH payments under the removal of Engines provisions of Exhibit D will apply in the event that: *****
13.6    Work in Process, Redelivery of Customer Equipment    Upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement, GE will complete all work in process in a diligent manner and Redeliver all Engines, parts and related documentation, provided that Customer has paid in full all charges for all such Services and material, plus all costs and fees, incurred by GE in providing support.
Article 14 – General Terms and Conditions
   General Terms & Conditions    See Exhibit G for General Terms and Conditions.

The Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officer or representatives who represent to each other and both Parties that each is employed in the capacity indicated below and has the unequivocal authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, which shall be effective as of the date first above written.

This Agreement is executed by each of the Parties as of the day and year written below:

 

GE ENGINE SERVICES, INC.   Virgin America Inc.
BY:   /s/ Michael P. Munz   BY:   /s/ Robert B. Dana
PRINTED NAME:   Michael P. Munz   PRINTED NAME:   Robert B. Dana
TITLE:   General Manager   TITLE:   Chief Financial Officer
DATE:   Oct. 27, 2008   DATE:   Oct. 15, 2008

 

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EXHIBIT A – DEFINITIONS

 

Capitalized terms used in the recitals and elsewhere in the Agreement but not otherwise defined in this Agreement will have the following meanings:

 

Agreement

   This Rate Per EFH Engine Services Agreement, as the same may be amended or supplemented from time to time, including all its Exhibits and Schedules.

Aircraft Accident

   An occurrence caused by the operation of an aircraft, and in which *****

Aircraft Incident

   An occurrence, other than an Aircraft Accident, caused by the operation of an aircraft that *****

Aircraft Maintenance Manual

   The current Airbus Technical Data and Support Services Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) A319 / A320 / A321.

Airworthiness Directive or “AD”

   A document issued by the Approved Aviation Authority having jurisdiction over the Engines, identifying an unsafe condition relating to such Engines and, as appropriate, prescribing inspections and the conditions and limitations, if any, under which the Engines may continue to operate.

Approved Aviation Authority or “AAA”

   As applicable, the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States (“FAA”), or, as identified by Customer and agreed in writing by GE, the European Aviation Safety Authority (“EASA”) or such other equivalent foreign aviation authority having jurisdiction over the performance of Services provided hereunder.

Base Year

   The calendar year in which the Base Price is applicable and which is the baseline year used for economic adjustments.

Beyond Economic Repair or “BER”

   Where the cost to restore Equipment to the requirements of the Repair Specification, when calculated on a Supplemental Work basis, exceeds *****

CLP

   The manufacturer’s Current catalog or manufacturer’s Current list price pertaining to a new item of Equipment.

CSLV

   Flight cycles since last shop visit

CSN

   Flight cycles since new

Current

   As of the time of the applicable Service or determination.

Day

   Calendar day unless expressly stated otherwise in writing. If performance is due on a recognized public holiday, performance will be postponed until the next business day.

Delivery

   The arrival of Equipment together with all applicable records and required data Ex Works, International Chamber of Commerce, Incoterms 2000, at the site of Engine removal within the United States, whereby Customer fulfills the obligations of seller and GE fulfills the obligations of buyer. “Deliver” will mean the act by which Customer accomplishes Delivery.

Designated Repair Station or “DRS”

   The primary Repair Station designated by GE, where GE performs Services on Engines.

Dollars or “$”

   The lawful currency of the United States of America.

Engine

   Each bare engine assembly, which is the subject of this Agreement and identified in Exhibit B , including its essential LRU’s, controls, accessories and parts as described in the engine manufacturer’s specification manuals.

Engine Flight Hour or “EFH”

   Engine flight hour expressed in hourly increments of aircraft flight from wheels up to wheels down.

Equipment

   An individual or collective reference, in the proper context, to Engines, Engine modules, Engine assemblies and sub-assemblies, Engine mounted controls and accessories, LRU’s, and components and parts of any of the foregoing.

Foreign Object Damage or “FOD”

   Damage to ***** caused by*****

 

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Induction    The date work commences on the Equipment at the DRS when all of the following have taken place: (i) GE’s receipt of the Equipment and required data (ii) Parties’ approval of the Workscope (iii) Parties’ agreement on use of the Customer Furnished Equipment; and (iv) receiving inspection (including pre-testing if needed).

Life Limited Part or “LLP”

   A part with *****

Line Replaceable Unit or “LRU”

   A major control or accessory that is mounted on the external portion of an Engine, which can be replaced while the Engine is on-wing.

OEM

   The original manufacturer of an item of Equipment.

Overtime

   All labor hours charged on a basis other than Straight Time.

Performance Restoration

   The Services performed during *****visit in which*****

Procedures Manual

   A separate document, not part of this Agreement, which provides detailed procedures and guidance for the administration of the Rate Per EFH Program. In case of conflict between the Procedures Manual and the Agreement, the Agreement will prevail.

Qualifying Shop Visit

   A *****visit during which *****

Redelivery

   The shipment of Serviceable Equipment with legally required certifications, CIP, International Chamber of Commerce, Incoterms 2000, at Customer’s primary hub in the continental United States, whereby Customer fulfills the obligations of buyer and GE fulfills the obligations of seller. “Redeliver” will mean the act by which GE completes Redelivery.

Removal Schedule or “RS”

   The schedule jointly developed by GE and Customer for Engine removals for Services or Engine removal from operation.

Repair Specification

   The mutually agreed repair specification which establishes the minimum baseline to which an Engine or item of Equipment will be inspected, repaired, modified, reassembled and tested to make Engine Equipment Serviceable. Such Repair Specification will meet or exceed the recommendations of the CFM56-5B Workscope Planning Guide and Customer’s Off Wing Maintenance (EOWM) that has been approved by the AAA.

Repair Station

   One or more of the repair facilities owned by GE or its affiliates, now or in the future, which are certified by an appropriate AAA to perform the applicable Service hereunder. A list of such repair facilities will be provided upon request.

Repairable

   Capable of being made Serviceable.

Rotable Part

   A new or used Serviceable part drawn from a common pool of parts used to support one or more customers. A Rotable Part replaces a like part removed from an Engine when such removed part requires repair.

Scrapped Parts

   Those parts determined by GE to be Unserviceable and BER.

Service(s)

   With respect to any item of Equipment, all or any part of those maintenance, repair and overhaul services under this Agreement and the furnishing of parts, materials, labor, facilities, tooling, painting, plating and testing in connection therewith. “Serviced” will be construed accordingly.

Service Bulletin or “SB”

   The document issued and identified as a Service Bulletin by an OEM to notify the operator of modifications, substitution of parts, special inspections, special checks, amendment of existing life limits or establishment of first time life limits, or conversion of an Engine from one model to another.

Serviceable

   Meeting all OEM and AAA specified standards for airworthiness.

Straight Time

   The labor hours charged during an employee’s regular workday that are not subject to Overtime compensation in accordance with the applicable law, a collective bargaining agreement or the recognized practice at the relevant GE Repair Station.

Supplemental Work

   Any Service provided hereunder that is not covered under the Rate Per EFH Program. Supplemental Work will be performed by GE and invoiced to Customer in accordance with the pricing set forth in Exhibit E

 

 

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Turn Around Time    Shall mean the number of calendar days between Induction and when an Engine is ready for shipment as evidenced by placement of the Serviceable tag, exclusive of public holidays observed by the Designated Repair Station.

Termination

   The ending of this Agreement before the expiration of the Initial Term or extension thereof.

TSLV

   Time since last shop visit

TSN

   Time since new

Unserviceable

   Not meeting all OEM and AAA specified standards for airworthiness.

Workscope

   The document written by GE and approved by Customer, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, describing the prescribed repair or approach to repair of Equipment to meet the requirements of the Repair Specification.

 

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EXHIBIT B: EQUIPMENT COVERED

 

MSN

  

N

Registration

   A/C Type    Date of
Delivery
   ESN    Eng Mod    Lessor    Operator    Contract
Start Date
   Minimum
Contract
Date
*****   

*****

   *****    *****    *****    *****    *****    *****    *****    *****

***** The remainder of this Exhibit B has been redacted in full *****

 

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EXHIBIT C: ADDITION OF ENGINES

Section 1: For Engines that have not undergone an Engine shop visit (including New Engines)

New Engines are Engines that (a) have not undergone a shop visit, (b) ***** and (c) *****.

Process for Adding Engines

 

1. Customer will provide information, including, but not limited to, Engine serial number*****

 

2. GE will review all of the Engine data set forth above*****

 

3. *****

 

4. The Parties will amend Exhibit B accordingly as mutually agreed.

Section 2: For Engines that have undergone a shop visit

Process for Adding Engines

 

1. Customer will provide information, including, but not limited to, Engine serial number*****

 

2. *****

 

3. The Parties will amend Exhibit B accordingly as mutually agreed.

Section 3 - Resultant Impact on Pricing

*****

 

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EXHIBIT D: REMOVAL OF ENGINES OR ENGINE ASSIGNMENT

Section 1: All Engines – Conditions For Removal

Customer may remove Engines from this Agreement upon advance written notice, if Customer is no longer operating the Equipment and is no longer responsible for maintenance of the Equipment for the following reasons only:

*****

*****

*****

In all cases of Engine Removal, GE and Customer ***** Any Engine Removal or Engine Assignment will be subject to reconciliation of the Rate Per EFH Payments received by GE to the price of Services rendered, as follows:

Section 2: Payment Reconciliation for an Engine removed or subject to an Engine Assignment that has not undergone a Rate Per EFH Shop Visit –

Customer will pay GE, an amount equal to *****

Section 3: Payment Reconciliation for an Engine removed that has undergone at least one (1) Rate Per EFH Shop Visit –

GE will calculate and compare*****

*****

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Exhibit E – PRICING (Unless otherwise stated herein, all rates and prices set forth in this Exhibit E are stated in 2006 U.S. Dollars)

E-1. RATE PER EFH – Base Rate

 

*****

  

CFM56-5B4 $2007

   CFM56-5B6 $2007

*****

*****

   *****    *****

*****

*****

   *****    *****

*****

     

E-2. Rate Per EFH Operating Parameters & Rate Adjustment (The Rate Per EFH is predicated on the parameters set forth below).

 

*****

   *****    *****    *****    *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****    *****    *****    *****

Rate Per EFH Adjustment

In case of deviation from the parameters specified above, the Rate Per EFH will be adjusted accordingly on January 1 st each year. Customer will provide information regarding the above parameters on a monthly basis and in a mutually agreed upon format, including an LLP Report (Disk sheets). Time is of the essence. All adjustments to the Rate Per EFH will be retroactive to the beginning of the prior year from which the information on parameters or Disk sheets was drawn. For the avoidance of doubt, in order to quantify the effect of changes in Flight Hour to Cycle Ratio and Derate percentage only, Exhibit E-4 (Price Sensitivity Matrix) is provided for use in such adjustments in the Rate Per EFH.

 

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E-3 RATE PER EFH Rate - Economic Escalation

Economic Price Adjustment . The Rate Per EFH will be adjusted for fluctuation of the economy as described below:

Year of Operation (“YO”) will be*****The prices for any YO will be adjusted in accordance with the following formula:

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

Labor Index = the cumulative, compounded percentage change from the BY to the YO of the twelve (12) point weighted average of the “NAICS Code 336411 (BLS code: CIU20232110000001), prepared by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, rounded to the second decimal place, for the twelve (12) month period ending on the last day of June of each year. Should the U.S. Department of Labor revise the methodology used for the determination of the values to be used to determine this index, cease publishing this index, or for any reason has not released values needed to determine the applicable price adjustment, GE and Customer will select a substitute for such values from data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics or other similar data reported by non governmental United States organizations. Appropriate revisions of the formula will be made as required to reflect any substitute values.

Cumulative Spare Parts Index YO = the cumulative, compounded percentage price change from the BY to the YO, calculated using the annual average price changes published by CFM for the CFM56-5B Spare Parts Price Catalog, and rounded to the first decimal place.

The calculation of Pn for any YO will be made effective January 1 of the YO.

 

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Exhibit E-4 – Rate Per EFH Sensitivity Matrix

If the actual operating parameters do not precisely equal the values on the tables, severity will be calculated by performing linear interpolation within the tables’ closet stated values to the actual operating parameters. Two dimensional linear interpolation will be applied, as necessary, between the tables two closest Flight Leg, Derate and Utilization values. The resultant severity values will be rounded to 4 decimal places. The final severity applied will be the product of these severity values rounded to 4 decimal places.

Should Customer’s actual operating parameters go beyond the furthest points of the table provided, GE shall adjust the table to cover Customer’s updated operating parameters. Such adjusted table will be applied retroactively to the time Customer’s operating parameters moved beyond the points provided and, if applicable, GE shall invoice or provided a credit to Customer for any amounts that would have been applicable if the rates on such table had been in effect at the time the flight hours were incurred.

Virgin America CFM 56-5B4

*****

 

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E- 5 SUPPLEMENTAL WORK PRICING:

 

1. Direct Labor Charges at the DRS : Charged in accordance with the Fixed Price Labor Exhibit E-7 below).

 

2. All Other Labor Charges Not Specified in Exhibit E-7

 

Straight Time:

*****

 

Overtime:

*****

 

3. Charges For Parts and Material (GE furnished, unless stated otherwise)

 

Type Of Material

  

Price

  

Handling Fee

    
New Parts (Including LLP)    *****   

*****

*****

*****

  
Rotable Parts    *****   

*****

*****

  

Type Of Material

  

Price

       

Handling Fee

Used Serviceable Parts    *****       *****
Subcontracted Services    *****       *****
Life Cycle Adjustment for LLP Replacement with a Rotable Part   

If the removed part is an LLP with greater than*****of the AAA approved life limits (current at the time of removal) remaining, the Life Cycle Adjustment provisions below will apply.

 

If a Rotable Part replaces a scrap Part, the Rotable Fee for such removed part will*****

 

*****

 

a.*****

 

b.*****

 

4. Component and Accessories Repair:

*****

 

5. Test Cell Usage Charges

*****

 

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Exhibit E- 6 – SUPPLEMENTAL WORK PRICING: ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT

 

1. Basis:

All prices are stated in 2006 United States Dollars and are effective through December 31, 2006. The base price is subject to adjustment for escalation per the escalation formula set forth in Exhibit E-3

 

2. Escalation of Maximum Charge for Handling Fees

GE reserves the right to increase maximum Handling Fees set forth in the preceding schedules by values equal to *****

 

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Exhibit E- 7 - SUPPLEMENTAL WORK PRICING: Schedule 1 - Fixed Price Labor Schedule:

 

     Workscope  

CFM56-5BP Fixed Price Labor Schedule

   Element  
     Fixed Price  

ENGINE LEVEL ( EL )

  

*****

     * **** 

MAJOR MODULE ( MM )

  

LPT Major Module (LMM)

  

*****

  

Core Major Module (CMM)

  

*****

  

Fan Major Module (FMM)

  

*****

  

SHOP MODULE (SM)

  

LPT Shop Module (LSM)

  

*****

  

Core Shop Module (CSM)

  

*****

  

Fan Shop Module (FSM)

  

*****

  

STAND-ALONE SPECIAL PROCESSES

  

*****

  

 

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EXHIBIT F - Warranty

F-1 - Rate Per EFH Services Warranty

Rate Per EFH Services performed shall be free from defects in workmanship.

During the Term of the Agreement

The warranty for defects in workmanship for Equipment Serviced will be continuation of Rate Per EFH Services for the balance of the term of the Agreement.

End of Term of Agreement

For Equipment repaired and Redelivered within ***** preceding expiration of this Agreement, if Customer claims a defect in workmanship within either ***** following Redelivery, whichever comes first, and a) Customer provides written notice to GE of such defect ***** of its discovery, and b) Customer ships to GE the part or component which gives rise to the claim, or, in cases where shipment is commercially impracticable, makes such part or component reasonably available to GE’s personnel, and c) GE reasonably establishes that Customer’s claim is correct, GE will provide the following:

Repair or replacement of such defective workmanship using its own forces or subcontractor or, upon prior written approval from GE, GE will pay Customer’s reasonable, direct costs for such repairs, but in no event more than GE’s costs of repair. The warranty period for the repaired or replaced workmanship will be the remainder of the original warranty period.

THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY (INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE).

F-2 - Supplemental Work Warranty

Supplemental Work Services performed shall be free from defects in workmanship. If Customer claims a defect in workmanship within either ***** following Redelivery, whichever comes first, and a) Customer provides written notice to GE of such defect within*****of its discovery, and b) Customer ships to GE the part or component which gives rise to the claim, or, in cases where shipment is commercially impracticable, makes such part or component reasonably available to GE’s personnel, and c) GE reasonably establishes that Customer’s claim is correct, GE will provide the following:

Repair or replacement of such defective workmanship using its own forces or subcontractor or, upon prior written approval from GE, GE will pay Customer’s reasonable, direct costs for such repairs, but in no event more than GE’s costs of repair. The warranty period for the repaired or replaced workmanship will be the remainder of the original warranty period.

F-3 - Conditions and Limitations – Applicable to Rate Per EFH Services Warranty & Supplemental Work Warranty

Any warranty for Engines or parts, LRU’s, components and material thereof, including the design, material or engineering defects of a manufacturer, will be the warranty, if any, of the manufacturer of such Engines or parts, LRU’s, components or material thereof.

Sole Remedy. The foregoing will constitute the sole remedy of Customer and the sole liability of GE for defective workmanship relative to Customer’s Equipment. The liability of GE connected with or resulting from the Rate Per EFH Services warranty and Supplemental Work warranty will not in any case exceed *****

THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY (INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE).

 

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EXHIBIT G GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

 

1.0 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

1.1 Total Liability. The total liability of either Party (except for payments due and owing by Customer for Services rendered hereunder) for any and all claims, whether in contract, warranty, tort (including negligence but excluding gross negligence, willful misconduct or recklessness), product liability, patent infringement or otherwise, for any damages arising out of, connected with or resulting from the performance or non-performance of any Service or from the manufacture, sale, Redelivery, resale, repair, overhaul, replacement or use of the Engine or any item or part thereof, will not exceed *****.

In no event will GE have any liability hereunder, whether as a result of breach of contract, warranty, tort (including negligence), product liability, patent liability, or otherwise, for the design, material, workmanship, engineering defects or product liability and any damages whatsoever, including damages to personal property and for personal injury or death, caused in any way by the manufacturer of an Engine, or the parts, LRU’s, components or material, thereof, or related thereto and not caused by GE.

1.2 Definition . For the purpose of this Article 1, the term “GE” is deemed to include GE and its parent and affiliated companies, the subcontractors of any Services furnished hereunder, and the directors, officers, and employees, of each.

1.3 Indemnity. GE agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Customer harmless from claims by third parties asserted against Customer that any Service accomplished under this Agreement has caused damage to tangible personal property or bodily injury (including death), if and to the extent that such damage or injury is proximately caused by the negligent or other legally culpable act or omission of GE and is determined to be the legal liability of GE. Customer shall furnish to GE prompt written notice and requisite authority, information and assistance to defend. Failure by Customer to fulfill its obligations under the previous sentence will relieve GE of its obligations under this Section 1.3 only to the extent that GE’s ability to defend the claims is prejudiced thereby.

Customer agrees to indemnify, defend and hold GE harmless from claims by third parties asserted against GE that Customer’s possession, use, or maintenance of the aircraft or Engine (not attributable to GE) has caused damage to tangible personal property or bodily injury (including death), if and to the extent that such damage or injury is proximately caused by the negligent or other legally culpable act or omission of Customer and is determined to be the legal liability of Customer. GE shall furnish to Customer prompt

written notice and requisite authority, information and assistance to defend. Failure by GE to fulfill its obligations under the previous sentence will relieve Customer of its obligations under this Section 1.3 only to the extent that Customer’s ability to defend the claims is prejudiced thereby.

1.4 Insurance. GE shall at all times during the term of this Agreement maintain in force the following insurances in the amount specified. The availability of GE’s insurance will in no case eliminate or modify GE’s limitations of liability and exclusive remedies identified in this Agreement.

GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE with a combined single limit of liability of not less ***** per occurrence for comprehensive bodily injury, property damage, premises and completed operations coverage.

AVIATION LIABILITY INSURANCE with a combined single limit of liability of not less than ***** per occurrence for comprehensive bodily injury, property damage, premises and completed operations coverage (aviation product liability) including grounding.

WORKER’S COMPENSATION in accordance with the requirements of applicable law.

Upon written request by Customer, GE will provide the Airline with an insurance certificate.

2.0 EXCUSABLE DELAY

2.1 Excusable Delay . Either Party will be excused from, and will not be liable for, any delay in performance or failure to perform hereunder (except for the obligation to pay money or credit or debit an account which will not be excused hereunder), and will not be deemed to be in default for any delay in or failure of performance hereunder due to causes beyond its reasonable control. Such causes may be deemed to include, but not be limited to, acts of God, acts (or failure to act) of the other Party, acts (or failure to act) of civil or military authority, government priorities, fires, strikes, labor disputes, work stoppage, floods and other natural catastrophe(s), epidemics, war (declared or undeclared), riot, delays in transportation or inability to obtain on a timely basis necessary labor, materials or components. In the event of any such delay, the time of performance will be extended for a period equal to the time lost due to the delay.

2.2 Continuing Obligations . Section 2.1 will not, however, relieve either Party from using its best commercial efforts to avoid or remove such causes of delay and continue performance with reasonable dispatch when such causes are removed. During the period of an excusable delay, GE will have the right to invoice Customer for Services performed, and Customer will pay all such invoices net thirty (30) Days.

 

 

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2.3 Extended Delay Termination. If delay resulting from any of the foregoing causes extends for more than***** and the Parties have not agreed upon a revised basis for continuing the Services, including any adjustment of the price, then either Party, upon ***** written notice to the other, may terminate the performance of Services with respect to the Equipment for which Services were delayed.

3.0 NOTICES

3.1 Acknowledgment . All notices required or permitted under this Agreement will be in writing and will be delivered personally, via first class return receipt requested mail, by facsimile, by courier service, or by express mail, addressed as follows, or to such other address as either Party may designate in writing to the other Party from time to time:

 

GE:    Customer:
GE Name    Customer Name
GE Address    Customer Address
Attn:    Attn:_____________________________
Phone:    Phone:
Fax:    Fax:
Copy to: Senior Counsel - GE Engine Services Inc., MD F-125, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215   

3.2 Effect of Notices . Notices will be effective and will be deemed to have been given to (or “received by”) the recipient: (A) upon delivery, if sent by courier, express mail, or delivered personally; (B) on the next business day following receipt, if sent by facsimile; and (C) on the fifth (5th) day after posting (or on actual receipt, if earlier) in the case of a letter sent prepaid first class mail.

4.0 TAXES AND OTHER CHARGES

4.1 Taxes, Duties or Charges . Currently there are no taxes associated with providing the Services. However, if this were to change, Customer will pay to the appropriate authority or to GE, as applicable, upon demand, any taxes (including sales, use, ad valorem, excise, turnover or value added taxes), duties, fees, charges, imposts, tariffs or assessments of any nature (but excluding income taxes) (“ Taxes ”), assessed or levied in connection with GE’s performance under this Agreement.

4.2 Right To Protest/Refund . If claim is made against GE for any such Taxes, GE will immediately notify Customer and, if requested by Customer, GE will not pay except under protest, and if payment be made, GE will use all reasonable efforts to obtain a refund thereof. If all or any part of any such Taxes be refunded, GE will repay to Customer such part thereof as Customer will have paid. Customer will pay to GE, upon demand, all expenses (including penalties, interest and attorney’s fees) incurred by GE in protesting payment and in endeavoring to obtain such refund.

4.3 Withholdings . All payments by Customer to GE under this Agreement will be free of all withholdings of any nature whatsoever except to the extent otherwise required by law, and if any such withholding is so required, Customer will pay an additional amount such that after the deduction of all amounts required to be withheld, the net amount received by GE will equal the amount that GE would have received if such withholding had not been required. There are no known withholdings today and GE will work with Customer to minimize the impact if there are any future withholdings.

5.0 DISPUTE RESOLUTION, ARBITRATION

5.1 Dispute Resolution . If any dispute arises relating to this Agreement, the Parties will endeavor to resolve the dispute amicably, including by designating senior managers who will meet and use commercially reasonable efforts to resolve any such dispute. If the Parties’ senior managers do not resolve the dispute within ***** of first written request, either party may request that the dispute be settled and finally determined by binding arbitration, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association in New York, New York, by one or more arbitrators appointed in accordance with the AAA Rules. The arbitrator(s) will have no authority to award punitive damages, attorney’s fees and related costs or any other damages not measured by the prevailing party’s actual damages, and may not, in any event, make any ruling, finding or award that does not conform to the terms and conditions of the Agreement and applicable law. The award of the arbitrator(s) will be final, binding and non-appealable, and judgment may be entered thereon in any court of competent jurisdiction. All statements made or materials produced in connection with this dispute resolution process and arbitration are confidential and will not be disclosed to any third party except as required by law or subpoena. The Parties intend that the dispute resolution process set forth in this Article will be their exclusive remedy for any dispute arising under or relating to this Agreement or its subject matter.

 

 

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5.2 Exception . Either party may at any time, without inconsistency with this Article, seek from a court of competent jurisdiction any equitable, interim, or provisional relief to avoid irreparable harm or injury. This Article will not apply to and will not bar litigation regarding claims related to a party’s proprietary or intellectual property rights, not will this Article be construed to modify or displace the ability of the Parties to effectuate any termination contemplated in Article 13 of the Agreement.

6.0 NONDISCLOSURE OF PROPRIETARY DATA

6.1 General . Any proprietary data, knowledge or information which either Party discloses to the other (the “Receiving Party”) may not be disclosed by the Receiving Party without the prior written consent of the disclosing party and may not be used for any purpose other than in connection with this Agreement. However, if any proprietary information or data is disclosed or received by GE under this Agreement, it may be disclosed by GE for purposes of this Agreement, on a need to know basis, to GE’s: corporate parent, affiliate, or subsidiary, or joint venture participant (as presently or hereafter constituted) and their directors, officers, agents and employees; engineering service provider; or consultants provided that such entities, persons, service providers or consultant are subject to obligations of confidentiality substantially similar to the terms hereunder.

6.2 Non-Disclosure . The existence of this Agreement and its general purpose may be stated to others by either of the Parties without approval from the other, except, that the terms of this Agreement and any knowledge or information which GE may disclose to Customer with respect to pricing, design, manufacture, sale, use, repair, overhaul or Service of Engines will be deemed to be proprietary information, and will be held in confidence by Customer. Such information will not be reproduced, used or disclosed to others by Customer without GE’s prior written consent, except to the extent required by government agencies and courts for official purposes. Disclosure to such government agencies and courts will be made only (a) upon thirty (30) Days advance written notice to GE of such disclosure, so as to provide GE the ability to obtain appropriate protective orders, and (b) with a suitable restrictive legend limiting further disclosure.

6.3 Exceptions . The preceding Section 6.2 will not apply to information which (a) is or becomes part of the general public knowledge or literature otherwise than as a result of breach of the Receiving Party’s obligations hereunder, or (b) was, as shown by written records, known to the Receiving Party prior to receipt from the disclosing party, or (c) is disclosed without restriction to the Receiving Party by a third party having the right to do so.

6.4 Intellectual Property . Nothing contained in this Agreement will convey to either Party the right to use the trademarks of the other, or convey or grant to the other Party any license under any patent owned or controlled by the other Party.

7.0 PATENTS

7.1 Claims . GE shall indemnify Customer and Customer’s subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, subcontractors, employees, successors and assigns (collectively, the “Indemnitees”), and defend and hold each Indemnitee harmless from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, settlements, claims, actions, suits, penalties, fines, costs or expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and other expenses of litigation) incurred by any Indemnitee, relating to, arising from any claim that any material or process or part thereof used in the repair of any items under this Agreement constitutes an infringement of any patent, copyright, trade secret or any other intellectual property rights worldwide.

7.2 Liability . Customer shall promptly notify GE in writing if any such claims. To the extent Customer fails to so notify GE, such failure will relieve GE of its obligations under this Section 7.1 only to the extent that GE’s ability to defend the applicable claim is prejudiced by such lack of notice. GE’s liability under Section 7.1 is expressly conditioned upon Customer giving GE reasonable authority, information and assistance (at GE expense) for the handling, defense or settlement of any claim, suit or proceeding. In case such material or process is held in a suit to constitute infringement and the use of said material or process is enjoined, GE will, at GE’s own expense and at GE’s option, either, (1) settle or defend such claim or suit or proceeding arising therefrom, or (2) procure for Customer the right to continue using said material or process, or (2) replace or modify such material or process in the item repaired under this Agreement so that it would be non-infringing material or process.

7.3 Indemnification . The preceding section 7.2 will not apply: (1) to any material or process or part thereof of Customer design or specification, or used at Customer’s written direction . As to any material or process or use described in the preceding sentence, GE assumes no liability whatsoever for patent or copyright infringement, and Customer will, in the same manner as GE is obligated to Customer above, indemnify, defend and hold GE harmless from and against any claim or liability, including reasonable costs and expense in defending any such claim or liability in respect thereto.

 

 

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7.4 Remedy. THE FOREGOING WILL CONSTITUTE CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY AND GE’S SOLE LIABILITY FOR PATENT OR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT BY ANY MATERIAL OR PROCESS AND IS SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SET FORTH IN ARTICLE 1, “LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.” However, there will be no exclusion of consequential damages claimed by the patent holder. THE PATENT WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS RECITED ABOVE ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER PATENT WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER ORAL, WRITTEN, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY (INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, OR USAGE OF TRADE).

8.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS

8.1 Assignment . The assignment of all or any portion of this Agreement or any purchase order or any right or obligation hereunder by either Party, without the prior written consent of the other Party, will be void; except that Customer’s consent not be required (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) for the substitution of an affiliated company of GE in place of GE as the contracting Party (it being understood that GE will remain liable in the event of such a substitution) and/or the recipient of payments pertaining to all or any portion of this Agreement or any purchase order in connection with this Agreement.

8.2 Governing Law, Waiver of Immunity . The Agreement will be interpreted and applied in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to its choice of law or conflict of law provisions, rules or procedures (except to the extent that the validity, perfection or creation of any lien or security interest hereunder and the exercise of rights or remedies with respect of such lien or security interest for a particular item of equipment are governed by the laws of a jurisdiction other than New York). With respect to any Customer who is incorporated or based outside the United States, to the extent that such Customer or any of its property becomes entitled at any time to any immunity on the grounds of sovereignty or otherwise from any legal action, suit or proceeding of any nature, Customer hereby irrevocably waives the application of such immunity and particularly, the U.S. Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, 28 U.S.C. 1602, et. seq., insofar as such immunity relates to Customer’s rights and obligations in connection with this Agreement.

8.3 Savings Clause . If any portion of this Agreement will be determined to be a violation of or contrary to any controlling law, rule or regulation issued by a court of competent jurisdiction, then that portion will be unenforceable in such jurisdiction. However, the balance of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect.

8.4 Beneficiaries . Except as herein expressly provided to the contrary, the provisions of this Agreement are for the Parties’ mutual benefit and not for the benefit of any third party.

8.5 Controlling Language . The English language will be used in the interpretation and performance of this Agreement. All correspondence and documentation arising out of or connected with this Agreement and any related purchase order(s), including Engine records and Engine logs, will be in the English language.

8.6 Non-Waiver of Rights and Remedies . Any failure or delay in the exercise of rights or remedies hereunder will not operate to waive or impair such rights or remedies. Any waiver given will not be construed to require future or further waivers.

8.7 Titles/Subtitles . The titles and subtitles given to the sections of the Agreement are for convenience. They do not limit or restrict the context of the article or section to which they relate.

8.8 Currency Judgment . This is an international transaction in which the specification of United States Dollars is of the essence. No payments required to be made under this Agreement will be discharged by payments in any currency other than United States Dollars, whether pursuant to a judgment, arbitration award or otherwise.

8.9 No Agency Fees . Customer represents and warrants that no officer, employee, representative or agent of Customer has been or will be paid a fee or otherwise has received or will receive any personal compensation or consideration by or from GE in connection with the obtaining, arranging or negotiation of this Agreement or other documents entered into or executed in connection herewith.

8.10 On-Site Representative . Subject to the following conditions, GE agrees to permit one Designated Representative, from time to time during the term of this Agreement, to enter onto its premises at the Designated Repair Station for the purpose of supporting the Services on Engines. GE will furnish such Designated Representative the use of a non-exclusive workspace, including the use of a local telephone line and parking accommodations. Costs incurred by such Designated Representative, including long distance telephone charges, fax or computer charges will be the responsibility of Customer, and if charged to GE in the first instance, will be invoiced to Customer.

 

 

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8.11 No Agency . Nothing in this Agreement will be interpreted or construed to create a partnership, agency or joint venture between GE and Customer.

8.12 Entire Agreement . This Agreement, together with Exhibits A through J, contains and constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the Parties hereto respecting the subject matter hereof, and supersedes and cancels all previous negotiations, agreements, representations and writings in connection herewith. This Agreement may not be released, discharged, abandoned, supplemented, modified or waived, in whole or in part, in any manner, orally or otherwise, except by a writing of concurrent or subsequent date signed and delivered by a duly authorized officer or representative of each of the Parties hereto making specific reference to this Agreement and the provisions hereof being released, discharged, abandoned, supplemented, modified or waived.

8.13 Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which counterparts will be treated as the same binding agreement, which will be effective as of the date set forth on the first page hereof, upon execution and delivery by each Party hereto to the other Party of one or more such counterparts.

8.14 Governmental Authorization . Customer will be the importer and/or exporter of record and will be responsible for timely obtaining any import license, export license, exchange permit or other required governmental authorization relating to the Equipment. At Customer’s request and expense, GE will assist Customer in its application for any required U.S. export licenses. GE will not be liable if any authorization is not renewed or is delayed, denied, revoked or restricted, and Customer will not thereby be relieved of its obligation to pay for Services performed by GE. All transported Equipment will be subject to the U.S. Export Administration Regulations and/or International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Customer agrees not to dispose of U.S. origin items

provided by GE other than in and to the country of ultimate destination and/or as identified in an approved government license or authorization, except as said laws and regulations may permit.

 

 

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Exhibit H – Warranty and Guarantee Assignment Letter

(Customer Letterhead)

(Date)

(Name and Address of Original Engine Manufacturer)

Attn:

 

Re: Assignment of Third Party Warranty and Guarantees

Dear (Sir/Madam):

(Customer) and the (Original Engine Manufacturer) entered into Agreement Number              dated                     , 20    , wherein (Customer) agreed to purchase a specified number of              aircraft engines and (Original Engine Manufacturer) agreed to provide certain warranties and guarantees with regard to said engines to (Customer).

(Customer) and GE Engine Services, Inc. have entered into a separate engine maintenance agreement Number              dated                      20    , (“Maintenance Agreement”) for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of said engines. The Maintenance Agreement specifies that (Customer) shall, during the term of the Agreement, assign to GE Engine Services, Inc. the benefit of all warranties and guarantees applicable to the engines covered by the Maintenance Agreement.

This letter serves as official notification: 1) to (Original Engine Manufacturer) of Customer’s assignment of the applicable warranties and guarantees under the engine purchase agreement; and 2) to GE Engine Services, Inc. of (Customer)’s fulfillment of this obligation under the Maintenance Agreement.

(Original Engine Manufacturer), please indicate your concurrence with said assignment by signing in the space provided below and returning a copy of this letter to the undersigned.

This Agreement is executed by each of the Parties as of the day and year written below:

 

GE ENGINE SERVICES, INC.      Virgin America Inc.
BY:   

 

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GE PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

Subject to restrictions on the cover or first page

 

Amended & Restated Agreement # 1-234116609    31 of 33

October 22, 2008

  

 

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AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

AMENDED AND RESTATED

ENGINE SERVICES AGREEMENT

Between

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.

And

GE ENGINE SERVICES, INC.

Reference Number 1-234116609

Dated October 22, 2008

 

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION NOTICE

The information contained in this document is GE Engine Services, Inc. (“GE”) Proprietary Information and is disclosed in confidence. It is the property of GE and shall not be used, disclosed to others or reproduced without the express written consent of GE. If consent is given for reproduction in whole or in part, this notice and the notice set forth on each page of this document shall appear in any such reproduction. U.S. export control laws may also control the information contained in this document. Unauthorized export or re-export is prohibited.

 

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AMENDMENT NO. 1

THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 (this “Amendment”) is entered into by and between GE Engine Services, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the law of the State of Delaware, U.S.A. whose principal address is One Neumann Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215, (“GE”), and Virgin America Inc., having its principal place of business at 555 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010 (“Customer” or “Virgin”) (hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as the “Parties”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Parties have entered into Amended and Restated Engine Maintenance Agreement No. 1-234116609, (the “Agreement”) for repair Services for Virgin operated CFM56-5B series Engines, and the Agreement is in full force and effect; and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend the Agreement as set forth herein.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises, the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree to revise the Agreement as set forth below:

All capitalized terms used in this Amendment having the meanings assigned to such terms in the Agreement unless otherwise defined herein.

 

  1. Exhibit A to the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety by Attachment 1 attached hereto.

 

  2. Exhibit B to the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety by Attachment 2 attached hereto.

 

  3. Exhibit E-4 to the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety by Attachment 3 attached hereto.

No other terms and conditions contained in the Agreement are affected by this Amendment No. 1, and the Agreement, as amended, is in full force and effect. This Amendment No. 1 shall become effective on the date written above.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, GE and Virgin have caused this Amendment No. 1 to be signed by their duly authorized officers and representatives.

 

For and On Behalf Of:

GE Engine Services, Inc.

 

For and On Behalf Of:

Virgin America, Inc.

By:   /s/ Kent Weden   By:   /s/ Holly Nelson
Printed Name:   Kent Weden   Printed Name:   Holly Nelson
Title:   GEES   Title:   SVP & Chief Financial Officer
Date:   August 6, 2009   Date:   July 24, 2009

 

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ATTACHMENT 1

EXHIBIT A — DEFINITIONS

 

Capitalized terms used in the recitals and elsewhere in the Agreement but not otherwise defined in this Agreement will have the following meanings:
Agreement    This Rate Per EFH Engine Services Agreement, as the same may be amended or supplemented from time to time, including all its Exhibits and Schedules.
Aircraft Accident    An occurrence caused by the operation of an aircraft, and in which*****
Aircraft Incident    An occurrence, other than an Aircraft Accident, caused by the operation of an aircraft that *****
Aircraft Maintenance Manual    The current Airbus Technical Data and Support Services Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) A319 / A320 / A321.
Airworthiness Directive or “AD”    A document issued by the Approved Aviation Authority having jurisdiction over the Engines, identifying an unsafe condition relating to such Engines and, as appropriate, prescribing inspections and the conditions and limitations, if any, under which the Engines may continue to operate.
Approved Aviation Authority or “AAA”    As applicable, the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States (“FAA”), or, as identified by Customer and agreed in writing by GE, the European Aviation Safety Authority (“EASA”) or such other equivalent foreign aviation authority having jurisdiction over the performance of Services provided hereunder.
Base Year    The calendar year in which the Base Price is applicable and which is the baseline year used for economic adjustments.
Beyond Economic Repair or “BER”    Where the cost to restore Equipment to the requirements of the Repair Specification, when calculated on a Supplemental Work basis, exceeds *****
CLP    The manufacturer’s Current catalog or manufacturer’s Current list price pertaining to a new item of Equipment.
CSLV    Flight cycles since last shop visit
CSN    Flight cycles since new
Current    As of the time of the applicable Service or determination.
Day    Calendar day unless expressly stated otherwise in writing. If performance is due on a recognized public holiday, performance will be postponed until the next business day.
Delivery    The arrival of Equipment together with all applicable records and required data Ex Works, International Chamber of Commerce, Incoterms 2000, at the site of Engine removal within the United States, whereby Customer fulfills the obligations of seller and GE fulfills the obligations of buyer. “Deliver” will mean the act by which Customer accomplishes Delivery.
Designated Repair Station or “DRS”    The primary Repair Station designated by GE, where GE performs Services on Engines.
Dollars or “$”    The lawful currency of the United States of America.
Engine    Each bare engine assembly, which is the subject of this Agreement and identified in Exhibit B, including its essential LRU’s, controls, accessories and parts as described in the engine manufacturer’s specification manuals.
Engine Flight Hour or “EFH”    Engine flight hour expressed in hourly increments of aircraft flight from wheels up to wheels down.
Equipment    An individual or collective reference, in the proper context, to Engines, Engine modules, Engine assemblies and sub-assemblies, Engine mounted controls and accessories, LRU’s, and components and parts of any of the foregoing.
Foreign Object Damage or “FOD”    Damage to ***** caused by *****
Induction    The date work commences on the Equipment at the DRS when all of the following have taken place: (i) GE’s receipt of the Equipment and required data (ii) Parties’ approval of the Workscope (iii) Parties’ agreement on use of the Customer Furnished Equipment; and (iv) receiving inspection (including pretesting if needed).
Life Limited Part or “LLP”    A part *****
Line Replaceable Unit or “LRU”    A major control or accessory that is mounted on the external portion of an Engine, which can be replaced while the Engine is on-wing.

 

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OEM    The original manufacturer of an item of Equipment.
Overtime    All labor hours charged on a basis other than Straight Time.
Performance Restoration    The Services performed ***** visit in which, *****
Procedures Manual    A separate document, not part of this Agreement, which provides detailed procedures and guidance for the administration of the Rate Per EFH Program. In case of conflict between the Procedures Manual and the Agreement, the Agreement will prevail.
Qualifying Shop Visit    A ***** visit during which *****
Redelivery    The shipment of Serviceable Equipment with legally required certifications, CIP, International Chamber of Commerce, Incoterms 2000, at Customer’s primary hub in the continental United States, whereby Customer fulfills the obligations of buyer and GE fulfills the obligations of seller. “Redeliver” will mean the act by which GE completes Redelivery.
Removal Schedule or “RS”    The schedule jointly developed by GE and Customer for Engine removals for Services or Engine removal from operation.
Repair Specification    The mutually agreed repair specification which establishes the minimum baseline to which an Engine or item of Equipment will be inspected, repaired, modified, reassembled and tested to make Engine Equipment Serviceable. Such Repair Specification will meet or exceed the recommendations of the CFM56-5B Workscope Planning Guide and Customer’s Off Wing Maintenance (EOWM) that has been approved by the AAA.
Repair Station    One or more of the repair facilities owned by GE or its affiliates, now or in the future, which are certified by an appropriate AAA to perform the applicable Service hereunder. A list of such repair facilities will be provided upon request.
Repairable    Capable of being made Serviceable.
Refurbish, Refurbished    Shall mean that piece parts are exposed, inspected and determined to be Serviceable, or repaired or replaced in accordance with the applicable CFM56 Engine manual as prescribed by the CFM56-5B Workscope Planning Guide and the applicable OnPoint Workscope.
Rotable Part    A new or used Serviceable part drawn from a common pool of parts used to support one or more customers. A Rotable Part replaces a like part removed from an Engine when such removed part requires repair.
Scrapped Parts    Those parts determined by GE to be Unserviceable and BER.
Service(s)    With respect to any item of Equipment, all or any part of those maintenance, repair and overhaul services under this Agreement and the furnishing of parts, materials, labor, facilities, tooling, painting, plating and testing in connection therewith. “Serviced” will be construed accordingly.
Service Bulletin or “SB”    The document issued and identified as a Service Bulletin by an OEM to notify the operator of modifications, substitution of parts, special inspections, special checks, amendment of existing life limits or establishment of first time life limits, or conversion of an Engine from one model to another.
Serviceable    Meeting all OEM and AAA specified standards for airworthiness.
Straight Time    The labor hours charged during an employee’s regular workday that are not subject to Overtime compensation in accordance with the applicable law, a collective bargaining agreement or the recognized practice at the relevant GE Repair Station.
Supplemental Work    Any Service provided hereunder that is not covered under the Rate Per EFH Program. Supplemental Work will be performed by GE and invoiced to Customer in accordance with the pricing set forth in Exhibit E
Turn Around Time    Shall mean the number of calendar days between Induction and when an Engine is ready for shipment as evidenced by placement of the Serviceable tag, exclusive of public holidays observed by the Designated Repair Station.
Termination    The ending of this Agreement before the expiration of the Initial Term or extension thereof.
TSLV    Time since last shop visit
TSN    Time since new
Unserviceable    Not meeting all OEM and AAA specified standards for airworthiness.
Workscope    The document written by GE and approved by Customer, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, describing the prescribed repair or approach to repair of Equipment to meet the requirements of the Repair Specification.

 

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ATTACHMENT 2

EXHIBIT B: EQUIPMENT COVERED

 

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ATTACHMENT 3

Exhibit E-4 – Rate Per EFH Sensitivity Matrix

If the actual operating parameters do not precisely equal the values on the tables, severity will be calculated by performing linear interpolation within the tables’ closest stated values to the actual operating parameters. Two dimensional linear interpolation will be applied, as necessary, between the tables two closest Flight Leg, Derate and Utilization values. The resultant severity values will be rounded to 4 decimal places. The final severity applied will be the product of these severity values rounded to 4 decimal places.

Should Customers actual operating parameters go beyond the furthest points of the table provided, GE shall adjust the table to cover Customers updated operating parameters. Such adjusted table will be applied retroactively to the time Customers operating parameters moved beyond the points provided and, if applicable, GE shall invoice or provided a credit to Customer for any amounts that would have been applicable if the rates on such table had been in effect at the time the flight hours were incurred.

 

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


AMENDMENT NO. 2

TO

AMENDED AND RESTATED

ENGINE SERVICES AGREEMENT

Between

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.

And

GE ENGINE SERVICES, INC.

Reference Number 1-234116609

Dated October 22, 2008

 

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION NOTICE

The information contained in this document is GE Engine Services, Inc. (“GE”) Proprietary Information and is disclosed in confidence. It is the property of GE and shall not be used, disclosed to others or reproduced without the express written consent of GE. If consent is given for reproduction in whole or in part, this notice and the notice set forth on each page of this document shall appear in any such reproduction. U.S. export control laws may also control the information contained in this document. Unauthorized export or re-export is prohibited.

 

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


AMENDMENT NO. 2

THIS AMENDMENT NO. 2 (this “Amendment”) is entered into by and between GE Engine Services, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the law of the State of Delaware, U.S.A. whose principal address is One Neumann Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215, (“GE”), and Virgin America Inc., having its principal place of business at 555 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010 (“Customer” or “Virgin”) (hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as the “Parties”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Parties have entered into Amended and Restated Engine Maintenance Agreement No. 1-234116609, (the “Agreement”) for repair Services for Virgin operated CFM56-5B series Engines, and the Agreement is in full force and effect; and have amended the Agreement through Amendment No. 1 (“Amendment 1”) signed July 24, 2009, and

WHEREAS , Amendment 1 provided updates to Exhibit A—Definitions; Exhibit B—Equipment Covered; and Exhibit E-4 – Rate Per EFH Sensitivity Matrix, and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to again amend and restate Exhibit B in its entirety.

NOW THEREFORE , in consideration of the foregoing premises, the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree to revise the Agreement as set forth below:

All capitalized terms used in this Amendment No. 2 having the meanings assigned to such terms in the Agreement unless otherwise defined herein.

 

  1. Exhibit B to the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety by Attachment 1 attached hereto.

No other terms and conditions contained in the Agreement are affected by this Amendment No. 2, and the Agreement, as amended, is in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , GE and Virgin have caused this Amendment No. 2 to be signed by their duly authorized officers and representatives.

 

For and On Behalf Of:

GE Engine Services, Inc.

     For and On Behalf Of:

Virgin America, Inc.

By:   

/s/ Michael P. Munz

     By:   

/s/ Holly Nelson

Printed Name:  

Michael P. Munz

     Printed Name: 
 

Holly Nelson

Title:   

General Manager

     Title:   

SVP and CFO

Dated:   

November 29, 2010

     Dated:   

Nov. 29, 2010

 

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


ATTACHMENT 1

EXHIBIT B: EQUIPMENT COVERED

 

MSN

 

N Registration

 

A/C Type

 

Date of
Delivery

 

ESN

 

ENG Mod

 

Lessor

 

Operator

 

Contract
Start Date

 

Minimum
Contract Date

*****

  *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****

***** The remainder of this Exhibit B has been redacted in full *****

 

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


ATTACHMENT 2 CONTINUED—EXHIBIT B

EXHIBIT B: EQUIPMENT COVERED

 

MSN

 

N

Registration

 

A/C

Type

 

Date of
Delivery

 

Installed /
Spare?

 

Engine
Count

 

ESN

 

Eng Mod

 

Lessor

 

Operator

 

Contract
Start Date

 

Minimum
Contract
End Date

*****

  *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****

***** The remainder of this Exhibit B has been redacted in full *****

 

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


AMENDMENT NO. 3

TO

AMENDED AND RESTATED

ENGINE SERVICES AGREEMENT

Between

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.

And

GE ENGINE SERVICES, INC.

Reference Number 1-234116609

Dated October 22, 2008

 

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION NOTICE

The information contained in this document is GE Engine Services, Inc. (“GE”) Proprietary Information and is disclosed in confidence. It is the property of GE and shall not be used, disclosed to others or reproduced without the express written consent of GE. If consent is given for reproduction in whole or in part, this notice and the notice set forth on each page of this document shall appear in any such reproduction. U.S. export control laws may also control the information contained in this document. Unauthorized export or re-export is prohibited.

 

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


AMENDMENT NO. 3

THIS AMENDMENT NO. 3 (this “Amendment”) is entered into by and between GE Engine Services, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the law of the State of Delaware, U.S.A. whose principal address is One Neumann Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215, (“GE”), and Virgin America Inc., having its principal place of business at 555 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010 (“Customer” or “Virgin”) (hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as the “Parties”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Parties have entered into Amended and Restated Engine Maintenance Agreement No. 1-234116609, (the “Agreement”) for repair Services for Virgin operated CFM56-5B series Engines, and the Agreement is in full force and effect; and have amended the Agreement through Amendment No. 1 (“Amendment 1”) signed July 24, 2009, and

WHEREAS , Amendment 1 provided updates to Exhibit A—Definitions; Exhibit B—Equipment Covered; and Exhibit E-4 – Rate Per EFH Sensitivity Matrix, and Amendment 2 updated Exhibit B ***** and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to again amend and restate Exhibit B in its entirety *****

NOW THEREFORE , in consideration of the foregoing premises, the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree to revise the Agreement as set forth below:

All capitalized terms used in this Amendment No. 3 having the meanings assigned to such terms in the Agreement unless otherwise defined herein.

Exhibit B to the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety by Attachment 1 attached hereto. The changes include ***** In the event that GE later unilaterally chooses to remove from the Agreement the ***** Engines ***** Exhibit D: Removal of Engines or Engine Assignment, will apply as follows:

 

  a. Section 1, Conditions for Removal – *****

 

  b. Section 2 – if an engine has not undergone a shop visit, the ***** payment of the ***** *****

 

  c. Section 3 will apply if an Engine has undergone at least one Rate Per EFH Shop Visit.

*****

No other terms and conditions contained in the Agreement are affected by this Amendment No. 3, and the Agreement, as amended, is in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , GE and Virgin have caused this Amendment No. 3 to be signed by their duly authorized officers and representatives.

 

For and On Behalf Of:

GE Engine Services, Inc.

     For and On Behalf Of:

Virgin America, Inc.

By:   

/s/ Michael P. Munz

     By:   

/s/ Holly Nelson

Printed Name:  

Michael P. Munz

     Printed Name: 
 

Holly Nelson

Title:   

GM - North America

     Title:   

SVP & Chief Financial Officer

Dated:   

March 21, 2011

     Dated:   

3/17/11

 

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


ATTACHMENT 1

EXHIBIT B: EQUIPMENT COVERED

 

MSN

 

N

Registration

 

A/C Type

 

Date of
Delivery

 

Installed /
Spare?

 

Engine
Count

 

ESN

 

Eng Mod

 

Lessor

 

Operator

 

Contract
Start Date

 

Minimum
Contract
End Date

*****

  *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****

***** The remainder of this Exhibit B has been redacted iun full *****

 

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


ATTACHMENT 2 CONTINUED—EXHIBIT B

 

MSN

 

N

Registration

 

A/C Type

 

Date of
Delivery

 

Installed /
Spare?

 

Engine
Count

 

ESN

 

Eng Mod

 

Lessor

 

Operator

 

Contract
Start Date

 

Minimum
Contract
End Date

*****

  *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****

***** The remainder of this Exhibit B has been redacted iun full *****

 

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


AMENDMENT NO. 4

TO

AMENDED AND RESTATED

ENGINE SERVICES AGREEMENT

Between

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.

And

GE ENGINE SERVICES, LLC

Reference Number 1-234116609

Dated October 22, 2008

 

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION NOTICE

The information contained in this document is GE Engine Services, LLC (“GE”) Proprietary Information and is disclosed in confidence. It is the property of GE and shall not be used, disclosed to others or reproduced without the express written consent of GE. If consent is given for reproduction in whole or in part, this notice and the notice set forth on each page of this document shall appear in any such reproduction. U.S. export control laws may also control the information contained in this document. Unauthorized export or re-export is prohibited.

 

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


AMENDMENT NO. 4

THIS AMENDMENT NO. 4 (this “Amendment”) is entered into by and between GE Engine Services, LLC, ( formerly, GE Engine Services, Inc.), a limited liability company organized and existing under the law of the State of Delaware, U.S.A. whose principal address is One Neumann Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215, (“GE”), and Virgin America Inc, having its principal place of business at 555 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010 (“Customer” or “Virgin”) (hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as the “Parties”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Parties have entered into Amended and Restated Engine Maintenance Agreement No. 1-234116609, (the “Agreement”) for repair Services for Virgin operated CFM56-5B series Engines, and the Agreement is in full force and effect; and have amended the Agreement through Amendment No. 1 (“Amendment 1”) signed July 24, 2009, and Amendment No. 2 (“Amendment 2”) signed November 29, 2010, and

WHEREAS , Amendment 1 provided updates to Exhibit A—Definitions; Exhibit B—Equipment Covered; and Exhibit E-4 – Rate Per EFH Sensitivity Matrix, and Amendments 2 and 3 updated Exhibit B ***** and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to again amend and restate Exhibit B in its ***** to the Agreement and Exhibit E-1 to update pricing.

NOW THEREFORE , in consideration of the foregoing premises, the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree to revise the Agreement as set forth below:

All capitalized terms used in this Amendment No. 4 having the meanings assigned to such terms in the Agreement unless otherwise defined herein.

 

  1. Exhibit B to the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety by Attachment 1 attached hereto.

 

  2. Exhibit E-1 to the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety by Attachment 2 attached hereto.

No other terms and conditions contained in the Agreement are affected by this Amendment No. 4, and the Agreement, as amended, is in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , GE and Virgin have caused this Amendment No. 3 to be signed by their duly authorized officers and representatives.

 

For and On Behalf Of:

GE Engine Services, LLC

      For and On Behalf Of:

Virgin America Inc

By:   

/s/ Michael P. Munz

      By:  

/s/ Holly Nelson

Printed Name:    Michael P. Munz       Printed Name:   Holly Nelson
Title:    General Manager       Title:   SVP & Chief Financial Officer
Dated: April 18, 2011       Dated:  

 

 

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


ATTACHMENT 1

EXHIBIT B: EQUIPMENT COVERED *****

 

MSN

 

N

Registration

 

A/C Type

 

Date of
Delivery

 

Installed /
Spare?

 

Engine
Count

 

ESN

 

Eng Mod

 

Lessor

 

Operator

 

Contract
Start Date

 

Minimum
Contract
End Date

*****

  *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****

***** The remainder of this Exhibit B has been redacted in full *****

 

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


ATTACHMENT 2

E-1. RATE PER EFH – Base Rate

 

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   CFM56-5B4 $2010   CFM56-5B6 $2010

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AMENDMENT NO. 5

TO

AMENDED AND RESTATED

ENGINE SERVICES AGREEMENT

Between

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.

And

GE ENGINE SERVICES, LLC

Reference Number 1-234116609

Dated October 22, 2008

 

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION NOTICE

The information contained in this document is GE Engine Services, LLC (“GE”) Proprietary Information and is disclosed in confidence. It is the property of GE and shall not be used, disclosed to others or reproduced without the express written consent of GE. If consent is given for reproduction in whole or in part, this notice and the notice set forth on each page of this document shall appear in any such reproduction. U.S. export control laws may also control the information contained in this document. Unauthorized export or re-export is prohibited.

 

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


AMENDMENT NO. 5

THIS AMENDMENT NO. 5 (this “Amendment”) is entered into by and between GE Engine Services, LLC, (formerly, GE Engine Services, Inc.), a limited liability company organized and existing under the law of the State of Delaware, U.S.A. whose principal address is One Neumann Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215, (“GE”), and Virgin America Inc, having its principal place of business at 555 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010 (“Customer” or “Virgin”) (hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as the “Parties”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Parties have entered into Amended and Restated Engine Maintenance Agreement No. 1-234116609, (the “Agreement”) for repair Services for Virgin operated CFM56-5B series Engines, and the Agreement is in full force and effect; and have amended the Agreement through Amendment No. 1 (“Amendment 1”) signed July 24, 2009, and Amendment No. 2 (“Amendment 2”) signed November 29, 2010, Amendment No. 3 (“Amendment 3”) signed March 21 2011, and Amendment No. 4 (“Amendment 4”) signed April 18 2011, and

WHEREAS , Amendment 1 provided updates to Exhibit A—Definitions, Exhibit B—Equipment Covered, and Exhibit E-4—Rate Per EFH Sensitivity Matrix; and Amendments 2 and 3 updated Exhibit B to add new equipment; and Amendment 4 updated Exhibit B to add equipment and also updated Exhibit E-1—Rate per EFH, and

WHEREAS , the Parties desire to again amend and restate Exhibit B in its entirety to *****.

NOW THEREFORE , in consideration of the foregoing premises, the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree to revise the Agreement as set forth below:

All capitalized terms used in this Amendment No. 5 having the meanings assigned to such terms in the Agreement unless otherwise defined herein.

 

  1. Exhibit B to the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety by Attachment 1 attached hereto.

No other terms and conditions contained in the Agreement are affected by this Amendment No. 5, and the Agreement, as amended, is in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , GE and Virgin have caused this Amendment No. 5 to be signed by their duly authorized officers and representatives.

 

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


For and On Behalf Of:

GE Engine Services, LLC

     

For and On Behalf Of:

Virgin America Inc

By:  

/s/ Michael P. Munz

      By:   

/s/ Peter D. Hunt

Printed Name:   Michael P. Munz       Printed Name:    Peter D. Hunt
Title:   GM N. America Sales       Title:    SVP & Chief Financial Officer
Dated: 8 January 2013       Dated: 12/19/12

 

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


Attachment 1

EXHIBIT B: EQUIPMENT COVERED

 

MSN

 

N

Registration

 

A/C Type

 

Date of
Delivery

 

Installed /
Spare?

 

Engine
Count

 

ESN

 

Eng Mod

 

Lessor

 

Operator

 

Contract
Start Date

 

Minimum
Contract
End Date

*****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****

***** The remainder of this Exhibit B has been redacted in full.*****

 

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

Exhibit 10.3

 

LOGO

RATE PER FLIGHT HOUR AGREEMENT

FOR

ENGINE SHOP MAINTENANCE SERVICES

BETWEEN

CFM INTERNATIONAL, INC.

AND

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.

Service Agreement Number : 1-2582407501

Dated: September 29, 2011

This proposal is made as of September 29, 2011 and is valid for written acceptance by VIRGIN AMERICA INC. until October 31, 2011 but may be withdrawn by CFM International Inc. at anytime prior thereto without any reason, and before VIRGIN AMERICA INC. written acceptance has been received by CFM International Inc.

 

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION NOTICE

The information contained in this document is CFM International, Inc. (“ CFM ”) Proprietary Information and is disclosed in confidence. It is the property of CFM and will not be used, disclosed to others or reproduced without the express written consent of CFM. If consent is given for reproduction in whole or in part, this notice and the notice set forth on each page of this document will appear in any such reproduction. U.S. export control laws may also control the information contained in this document. Unauthorized export or re-export is prohibited.

 

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


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

1.  

DEFINITIONS

     2   
2.  

SCOPE OF THE SERVICE AGREEMENT

     2   
3.  

TERM OF THE SERVICE AGREEMENT

     2   
4.  

ENGINES AND OPERATING PARAMETERS

     2   
5.  

CFM SERVICE PROGRAM

     3   
6.  

ENGINE SHOP VISIT

     4   
7.  

PRICES

     6   
8.  

INVOICING AND PAYMENT TERMS

     7   
9.  

WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

     8   
10.  

DELIVERY – REDELIVERY

     9   
11.  

TURN AROUND TIME

     10   
12.  

ADDITION TO/ REMOVAL FROM SERVICE AGREEMENT

     11   
13.  

COMMUNICATION

     12   
14.  

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

     13   

 

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


THIS RATE PER FLIGHT HOUR AGREEMENT FOR ENGINE SHOP MAINTENANCE SERVICES (“Service Agreement”) is made this 1st day of October 2011, by and between Virgin America Inc, a company duly organized under the laws of the United States having a principal place of business at 555 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010 (“AIRLINE”), and CFM International, Inc. , having its principal place of business at 6440 Aviation Way, West Chester, Ohio 45069 USA (“CFM”), and (each a “Party” and collectively referred to herein as “Parties”).

WHEREAS , AIRLINE desires to enter into the Service Agreement (“ Agreement ”) with CFM whereby CFM will perform or cause to be performed the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (“MRO”) of certain LEAP-X1A engines operated by AIRLINE.

WHEREAS , CFM agree to provide or cause to provide such MRO services.

NOW THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the Parties agree as follows:

 

  1. DEFINITIONS

Capitalized terms used in this Service Agreement and not otherwise defined have the meanings set forth in Exhibit A.

 

  2. SCOPE OF THE SERVICE AGREEMENT

This Service Agreement contains the terms and conditions applicable to the sale by CFM and the purchase by AIRLINE of the CFM Service Program.

The engines covered by this Service Agreement (hereinafter “Engines”) are defined in Article 4.

CFM will provide the Covered Services on the basis of a combination of a Popular Rate and a Restored Rate per Engine Flight Hour covering each Engine for a period of *****

Covered Services are charged:

– on ***** by *****

– and ***** by *****

During the term of this Service Agreement, CFM shall be the exclusive provider of the CFM Service Program (as outlined in Article 5 herein) and Engine Parts.

 

  3. TERM OF THE SERVICE AGREEMENT

This Service Agreement will commence on the date of execution of this Service Agreement, (the “ Commencement Date ”). Each Engine will be covered by this Service Agreement for the period *****

This Service Agreement will continue, unless sooner terminated, for a period December 31 st 2032 (the “ Term ”).

 

  4. ENGINES AND OPERATING PARAMETERS

The Engines covered by this Service Agreement are set forth on Exhibit B.

 

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The applicable Rate per Engine Flight Hour is predicated on the operating parameters set forth in Exhibit B.

 

  5. CFM SERVICE PROGRAM

 

5.1 Covered Services

 

  5.1.1 Qualified Shop Visits

A Qualified Shop Visit is any maintenance or repair of an Engine that cannot be performed on-wing,*****in order to:

        *****

An Engine Delivered by AIRLINE against or without the advice and consent of the CFM Program Manager or his delegate will not be considered a Qualified Shop Visit, and the shop visit will be charged to AIRLINE as Supplemental Services, unless CFM determines after Delivery that the Engine qualifies.

The Covered Services for a Qualified Shop Visit include:

        *****

 

  5.1.2 Transportation

CFM will contribute up to *****for AIRLINE’s substantiated Engine transportation costs for each Qualified Shop Visit. For avoidance of doubt, risk of loss shall pass in accordance with the definitions of Delivery and Redelivery

 

  5.1.3 Engine Management Services and Diagnostic Services

CFM will provide the following diagnostics services:

        *****

AIRLINE acknowledges and agrees that any such information provided to AIRLINE by CFM for use in troubleshooting and managing operations is advisory only, that CFM is not responsible for line maintenance or other actions or consequences resulting from such advice, and that AIRLINE is solely responsible for identifying and resolving any aircraft or Engine faults or adverse trends.

 

  5.1.4 Lease Engine Coverage

A. CFM shall use reasonable efforts to provide the following lease engine coverage: If AIRLINE has an aircraft on ground (“ AOG ”) situation because the number of Engines in process at the CFM Designated Repair Station for Qualified Shop Visits exceeds the required quantity of spare Engines, as set forth in Exhibit B, and none of AIRLINE’s spare Engines are available because they are either receiving a Qualified Shop Visit or installed on an aircraft operated by AIRLINE and not by third party, AIRLINE is eligible for the lease engine coverage described in this Article 5.1.4,

 

  i. Within ***** of being notified by AIRLINE that the above described AOG situation exists, CFM shall use reasonable efforts to advise AIRLINE of the location of the closest available lease engine,

 

  ii. CFM shall use reasonable efforts to deliver or cause to be delivered, such lease engine to AIRLINE, ***** CFM shall endeavor to provide this engine ***** All transportation costs will be***** responsibility,

 

  iii. CFM’s obligation to use reasonable efforts to provide such lease engine will terminate when *****

 

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  iv. ***** shall pay the hourly restoration charges and the LLP fees per flight cycle payable under the lease in respect of the lease engine until ***** *****

 

  v. *****

 

  vi. *****

 

  B. Lease Engine Condition:

CFM’s provision of such lease engine is predicated upon the following:

*****

 

  C. Return of Lease Engines:

AIRLINE will redeliver the lease engine Delivery Duty Paid (DDP, Incoterms 2000) to a CFM housekeeping facility as identified by CFM as soon as practicable, but in no case later than ***** following Redelivery of an Engine. AIRLINE will pay the hourly restoration charges and the LLP fees per flight cycle payable under the lease in respect of the lease engine during such ***** period and CFM will waive the daily engine rental fees payable under the lease in respect of the lease engine. AIRLINE will commence paying any and all lease fees on ***** following correction of the AOG condition.

 

  D. Sole Remedy:

The foregoing provisions of this Paragraph 5.1.4 will constitute the sole remedy of AIRLINE and the sole liability of CFM for lease engine availability and resolution of AOG conditions under this Service Agreement.

 

5.2 Supplemental Services :

        *****

Supplemental Services will be charged in accordance with Article 7.2.

 

  6. ENGINE SHOP VISIT

 

6.1 CFM Fulfillment

CFM may in CFM’s sole discretion delegate to or purchase from any CFM Designated Repair Station, part or all of any obligation, right or benefit of CFM for the performance of the CFM Service Program in conformance with the Repair Specification.

CFM will provide the requirements of the Repair Specification to the CFM Designated Repair Station and allow AIRLINE reasonable access to such facilities to perform its duties as the airline operator certificate holder.

The CFM Designated Repair Station shall be any of CFM’s overhaul facilities as set forth in Exhibit H. AIRLINE shall maintain approvals and qualifications at both GE Engine Services and Snecma facilities. CFM reserves the right at any time to change the DRS. Should CFM change the DRS, AIRLINE’s obligations under this Agreement, including transportation expenses, will be no greater than if such Services were performed at the original DRS.

 

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6.2 Procedure

 

  a) AIRLINE shall Deliver the Engine to the CFM Designated Repair Station.

 

  b) AIRLINE shall issue a purchase order to CFM and, to the extent CFM accepts the purchase order, CFM shall process the performance of the Services in accordance with the AIRLINE requirements specified in such purchase order, provided that, in any event, the terms and conditions of this Service Agreement shall take precedence over any terms and conditions set forth on such purchase order.

 

  c) AIRLINE shall provide all applicable Engine records, as required by the AAA or as reasonably requested by CFM, and the shop visit data listed in Exhibit C.

 

  d) Following Delivery of each Engine at the CFM Designated Repair Station, together with the documents described in Paragraphs (b), and (c) above, CFM shall perform or cause to be performed the induction of the Engine and shall proceed with the Services requested by such purchase order in accordance with Paragraph (b) above.

 

  e) CFM will inform AIRLINE as to whether the shop visit meets the criteria for a Qualified Shop Visit within a commercially reasonable period of time.

 

  f) Upon Delivery, CFM will notify AIRLINE of any components or LRU’s missing from the Engine. CFM will replace such missing items *****unless (i) AIRLINE notifies CFM in writing within *****after receiving CFM’s notice that AIRLINE wishes to furnish such missing items; and (ii) AIRLINE delivers such missing items to the CFM Designated Repair Station within *****

 

  g) CFM shall Redeliver a Serviceable Engine to AIRLINE.

 

  h) CFM will prepare and package the Serviceable Engine in shipping stands or containers provided by AIRLINE at the time of Delivery in accordance with CFM’s standard commercial practices.

 

  i) CFM shall provide AIRLINE with copies of all work records required by AAA as agreed to in writing by CFM and AIRLINE.

 

6.3 Workscope

For each Qualified Shop Visit, CFM will develop a Workscope consistent with the CFM Workscope Planning Guide. Such Workscope may include reliability and performance enhancements and AAA approved repairs. CFM may incorporate additional Workscope elements during the Term to improve Engine operating characteristics and incorporate CFM-approved repairs. CFM may charge AIRLINE for any Workscope requirements from AIRLINE, AIRLINE’s specific maintenance manuals or Repair Specifications, which exceed the requirements stated in the CFM Workscope Planning Guide, as Supplemental Services.

LLP Minimum Build will be ***** and any LLP which do not meet such Minimum Build shall be replaced by new Parts.

CFM may, at its own discretion, replace an Engine with a new or used engine for either program or commercial reasons. Any such replacement engine shall be in a similar or higher configuration as the removed Engine.

 

6.4 Title and Risk of Loss to Parts or Material

CFM furnished parts and material incorporated into an Engine will be deemed to have been sold to AIRLINE and title to such parts and material will pass to AIRLINE upon incorporation into such Engine. Risk of loss or damage to such parts and material will pass to AIRLINE upon Redelivery of the Engine.

Title to and risk of loss of any parts (including Repairable parts) removed from the Engine that are replaced by other parts will pass to CFM upon incorporation of replacement parts into the Engine. If the LLP are not covered by the Rate Per Hour Services (Supplemental), then AIRLINE shall retain title to removed LLP Parts. Such removed LLP Parts shall be held at the DRS for ***** for the AIRLINE to review and/or retrieve them. After such period, any LLP Parts not retrieved by AIRLINE become CFM property.

 

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6.5 Engine Configuration

AIRLINE shall Deliver the Engine to the CFM Designated Repair Station in a basic engine configuration, equipped with the LRUs listed in Exhibit F. CFM shall Redeliver the Engine in the same basic engine configuration.

In the event an Engine is Delivered with parts or components or QEC equipment in addition to the basic configuration, such Engine shall be Redelivered in the same configuration as Delivered, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the Parties. Any work performed to return such parts or components or QEC equipment in a Serviceable condition will be charged to AIRLINE as Supplemental Services.

The Engine Redelivered to AIRLINE will have incorporated Airworthiness Directives and CFM Service Bulletins as specified in Article 5.1.1.

CFM may elect to use used Rotable Parts, and/or repaired parts in Serviceable condition in Engines Redelivered to AIRLINE, and such Rotable Parts, and/or repaired parts will be a CFM part of similar configuration as the parts in the Engine Delivered to CFM.

 

  7. PRICES

 

7.1 Covered Services Pricing

CFM will charge AIRLINE for the Covered Services:

 

  a. on ***** by *****and

 

  b. ***** by *****

For Engines operated up to LEAP-X1A26 thrust

 

Covered Services Rate

   Rate per EFH (January 2010)

Popular Rate

   *****

Restored Rate

   *****

The Popular Rate shall adjust, as set forth in Exhibit D, on a monthly basis depending on the previous month’s actual average operating parameters.

The Popular/Restored Rate per Engine Flight Hour is predicated on the operating parameters and delivery schedule set forth in Exhibit B. In case of change in delivery schedule, the above mentioned rates may be adjusted accordingly by CFM.

The Restored Rate shall adjust, as set forth in Exhibit D, after each Qualified Shop Visit depending on the Engine’s actual average operating parameters calculated for the period from Entry Into Service or the previous Qualified Shop Visit through the Current Qualified Shop Visit.

In the event that AIRLINE’s actual monthly average operating parameters or actual average operating parameters are outside of the limits provided in Exhibit D, CFM will adjust the Popular Rate and/or the Restored Rate in accordance with AIRLINE’s actual monthly average operating parameters or actual average operating parameters, as applicable.

In order to facilitate implementation and administration of the CFM Service Program, AIRLINE shall promptly provide data and records as reasonably requested by the CFM Program Manager and provide the CFM Program Manager or his delegate reasonable access to such records for inspection or audit.

 

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The Popular Rate and Restored Rate shall *****

 

7.2 Supplemental Services Pricing

CFM will charge AIRLINE for Supplemental Services in accordance with the pricing set forth in Exhibit G. The pricing for Supplemental Services shall *****

 

7.3 Cross Default and Cross Collateralization

Each of the spare engines sold to AIRLINE along with the associated lien placed upon each of them and all other obligations required by AIRLINE in this agreement shall be cross collateralized and cross defaulted to each other and to all current and future obligations owed by AIRLINE to any of CFM and/or their affiliates.

 

7.4 Service Credits

As outlined in Table 1 below, CFM shall make available to AIRLINE a maximum amount of Service Credits*****These Service Credits will be made available to AIRLINE in the amounts on the dates as follows,*****

Table 1: Service Credit *****

*****

At Airline’s request and with*****written notice, Services Credits will ***** Such Service Credit amounts are*****

*****

Such Service Credits will*****

*****

In the event of termination of this Agreement due to any reason other than the material breach by CFM, such credits will *****within*****of termination of this Agreement.

AIRLINE’s material breach of this Agreement, or any other agreement with CFM if not cured, will, at CFM’s option, be a material breach of all other agreements and contracts between AIRLINE and CFM. In such an event, CFM may: (A) suspend performance under this Agreement, and any or all of the other agreements and contracts until a reasonable time after all defaults have been cured; (B) terminate this Agreement and any or all other such agreements and contracts; and/or (C) pursue any other remedy with respect to this Agreement or the other agreements and contracts which the law permits.

AIRLINE covenants that it shall provide to CFM a perfected security interest in ***** that are purchased in part by these Service Credits.

 

  8. INVOICING AND PAYMENT TERMS

 

8.1 Invoicing for Popular and Restored Rate Services

No later than ***** AIRLINE will provide to CFM the time since new, cycles since new and average derate for each Engine serial number. CFM will provide AIRLINE an invoice no later than *****for the prior month for Services covered under a Popular Rate. In addition, for Services covered and invoiced under a Restored Rate per Article 7.1 above, CFM shall issue a Restored invoice to AIRLINE not later than *****

 

8.2 Invoicing for Supplemental Services

CFM will invoice AIRLINE for Supplemental Services as follows:

 

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  8.2.1 Initial Invoice

CFM will issue an initial invoice to AIRLINE within ***** for *****for Supplemental Services.

 

  8.2.2 Final Invoice

*****CFM will issue a final invoice to AIRLINE based on the actual charges to complete the Supplemental Services. Such invoice will be reconciled with the initial invoice and AIRLINE’s payment.

 

8.3 Payment terms

AIRLINE will pay all invoices, including the initial invoice for Supplemental Services, ***** from the date of the invoice. All payments shall be transmitted electronically to CFM’s bank account as indicated on the invoice. Payment shall be effective upon receipt thereof.

Should AIRLINE fail to make any payment when due, CFM may charge a fee for late payment at a rate equal to *****on any unpaid balance commencing on the next Day after the payment due date until such time as the payment plus the late payment charges are received by CFM in full. Payments will be applied to any late payment fees then to the oldest outstanding amounts in order of succession. If AIRLINE fails to make any payment, which is not the subject of a good faith dispute, when due, and does not cure such failure within ***** of such due date, CFM may terminate or suspend performance of all or any portion of this Service Agreement. In the event AIRLINE’s account becomes delinquent or AIRLINE’s credit status negatively changes, different terms of payment or other commercially acceptable assurances of payment may be applied.

In the event of a bona fide dispute regarding any the amount to be paid pursuant to any invoice, or any portion thereof, Airline shall within ***** of receipt of such invoice give written notice to CFM of such disputed invoice, or dispute portion thereof, together with reasonable substantiation of such dispute and any supporting documentation. CFM and Airline shall use their respective best efforts and allocate sufficient resources to resolve such dispute within ***** or as soon as practicable thereafter. In the event the Parties fail to resolve any such dispute invoice within such period, the dispute shall be resolved by designating senior managers to reach a resolution. Upon resolution, CFM shall credit Airline, or Airline shall pay to CFM, as applicable, settled amount of the disputed portion of the invoice within ***** For clarification, Airline shall be required to pay the undisputed portion of any invoice in accordance with the payment terms for undisputed invoices set forth in this Agreement. To the extent Airline complies with the requirements of this Article , CFM shall not charge a fee for late payment, as set forth above, during that period of time such amount is disputed by the Parties.

 

  9. WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

For this Article 9, the term “ CFM ” shall be deemed to include CFM, GE and Snecma, the CFM Designated Repair Station and CFM’s subsidiaries, assigns, subcontractors, suppliers, Services providers, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents.

 

9.1 Workmanship Warranties.

 

  9.1.1 Services Warranty

All Services performed under this Service Agreement shall be free from defects in workmanship.

 

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For Engines repaired and Redelivered within ***** preceding expiration of this Service Agreement, if AIRLINE claims a defect in workmanship within ***** following Redelivery, whichever comes first, and (a) AIRLINE provides written notice to CFM of such defect within ***** of its discovery, and (b) AIRLINE ships to CFM the part or component which gives rise to the claim, or, in cases in which shipment is commercially impracticable, makes such part or component reasonably available to CFM’s personnel; and (c) CFM reasonably establishes that AIRLINE’s claim is correct, CFM will provide or cause to provide the following:

 

  i. Repair or replacement of such defective workmanship or, upon prior written approval from CFM,

 

  ii. Pay AIRLINE’s reasonable direct costs for such repairs, but in no event shall such costs exceed CFM’s internal costs of repair and,

 

  iii. Reimburse AIRLINE for transportation expenses reasonably incurred and adequately documented by AIRLINE in connection with the warranty claim.

The warranty period for the repaired or replaced workmanship will be the remainder of the original warranty period.

 

  9.1.2 Conditions and Limitation of Liability

This Services Warranty is applicable only if: *****

THE SERVICES WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES WHETHER WRITTEN, STATUTORY, ORAL OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, OR USAGE OF TRADE).

 

9.2 Assignment of Warranties

AIRLINE may not assign the Services warranty without CFM’s prior written consent. However, CFM will consent to a Services warranty assignment to AIRLINE’s lessor upon written request, subject to the terms and conditions of a mutually agreed warranty assignment letter.

 

9.3 Pre-existing Warranties.

AIRLINE will assure that any requested repair of an Engine, accessory or component that is covered under a third party warranty that is not assigned to CFM will be performed directly by that person at no expense to CFM. Notwithstanding the above, CFM may accept a purchase order for the time and material repair of a warranted item from AIRLINE or the person giving the warranty.

 

9.4 Superseding Warranties.

During the Term of this Service Agreement, AIRLINE acknowledges that the obligations undertaken by CFM hereunder supersede any warranties or other commercial obligations undertaken by CFM in any other agreement with AIRLINE, including but not limited to, AIRLINE’s General Terms Agreement (“ GTA ”). Upon termination of this Service Agreement, any such warranties or commercial obligations with remaining life will be restored to AIRLINE.

 

  10. DELIVERY – REDELIVERY

 

10.1 Delivery

All Engines to be Serviced will be Delivered by AIRLINE to the CFM Designated Repair Station. Such Engines will be shipped within *****following removal from the aircraft. AIRLINE will not Deliver piece parts or components for repair separate from AIRLINE’s Engine without CFM’s written consent.

 

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10.2 Packaging

AIRLINE is responsible for all packaging, labeling and associated documentation of the Engine at Delivery, in accordance with the International Civil Aviation Organizations (ICAO) Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, and if the Engine is to be transported over the United States of America, the US Department of Transport Regulations 48 CFR 171-180. If required by applicable law or regulations, AIRLINE will further provide a material safety data sheet to CFM at Delivery of the Engine indicating any substances contained within the Engine to be consigned. AIRLINE will indemnify, defend and hold harmless CFM from all or any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, costs, penalties, fines and/or any punitive damages imposed, alleged, or assessed by any third party against CFM and caused by and to the extent of AIRLINE’s non-compliance with this Article 10.2.

 

10.3 Shipping Stands

AIRLINE will provide and maintain all shipping stands, shipping containers, mounting adapters, inlet plugs and covers, required to package the Engine for Delivery and Redelivery.

 

10.4 Redelivery

After completion of Services, CFM will prepare and package the Engine for Redelivery to AIRLINE and provide a Services records package that complies with AAA regulations.

Redelivery dates are based upon (i) receipt by CFM of all information necessary to permit CFM to proceed with the Services immediately and without interruption; and (ii) AIRLINE’s compliance with the payment terms of this Service Agreement.

In the event Redelivery of an Engine cannot occur due to any act or failure to act by AIRLINE, CFM may place such Engine into storage. In such event, CFM will notify AIRLINE and CFM’s Redelivery obligations will be deemed fulfilled and all risk of loss or damage to the Engine shall pass to AIRLINE on the date of such storage. Any amounts payable to CFM upon Redelivery will be payable ***** after the date of CFM’s invoice. Promptly upon receipt of CFM’s invoice, AIRLINE will reimburse CFM for all expenses incurred by CFM, including, but not limited to, preparation for and placement into storage, handling, inspections, preservation and insurance of the Engine. Upon payment of all amounts due hereunder, CFM will assist and cooperate with AIRLINE in the removal of Engine that has been placed in storage.

 

  11. TURN AROUND TIME

 

11.1 Qualified Shop Visits

For Qualified Shop Visits, CFM will exercise reasonable efforts to meet an average Turn Around Time (“ TAT ”) of *****. ***** shall be added to the TAT for Engines received with QEC attached.

 

11.2 Supplemental Services

CFM may add Days to the TAT as required for other Supplemental Services. ***** shall be added to the TAT for Engines received with QEC attached.

 

11.3 Turn Around Time Remedy

 

  11.3.1 TAT Remedy - Lease Engines

In the event CFM fails to meet the Turn Around Time specified in Article 11.1 for a Qualified Shop Visit due solely to a delay which is not excused pursuant to Article 4, “Excusable Delay” of Exhibit I, then, CFM shall provide or cause to be provided the following lease engine coverage *****

 

  11.3.1.1 AIRLINE is eligible for lease engine coverage described in this Article 11.3 if AIRLINE has an aircraft on ground (“AOG”) situation solely and directly as a result of CFM not meeting the specified Turn Around Time for a Qualified Shop Visit and the number of Engines in process at the CFM Designated Repair Station for Qualified Shop Visits exceeds the required quantity of spare Engines, as set forth in Exhibit B.

 

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  a. Within twenty-four (24) hours of being notified by AIRLINE that the above described AOG situation exists, CFM will use reasonable efforts to advise AIRLINE of the location of the closest available lease engine.

 

  b. CFM will use reasonable efforts to deliver or cause to be delivered, such lease engine to AIRLINE, *****. CFM will endeavor to provide this engine ***** All transportation costs will be ***** responsibility.

 

  c. CFM’s obligation to provide such lease engine will terminate when *****

 

  d. ***** will pay the hourly restoration charges and the LLP fees per flight cycle payable under the lease in respect of the lease engine until ***** The hourly restoration charges will be limited to ***** (for the avoidance of doubt, ***** shall still pay the LLP fees per flight cycle for such scenario).

 

  e. ***** is not required to pay the Popular Rate Per Flight Hour for the hours incurred by the lease engine.

 

  f. In the event that CFM cannot provide such lease engine in accordance with the above terms CFM will, *****

 

  11.3.1.2 Lease Engine Condition

CFM’s provision of such lease engine is predicated upon the following:

*****

 

  11.3.1.3 Return of Lease Engines

AIRLINE will redeliver the lease engine Delivery Duty Paid (DDP, Incoterms 2000) to a CFM housekeeping facility as soon as practicable, but in no case later than ***** following Redelivery of an Engine. AIRLINE will pay the hourly restoration charges and the LLP fees per flight cycle payable under the lease in respect of the lease engine during such ***** period and CFM will waive the daily engine rental fees payable under the lease in respect of the lease engine. AIRLINE will commence paying any and all lease fees on the *****

 

  11.3.1.4 Sole Remedy

The foregoing provisions of this Paragraph 11.3 will constitute the sole remedy of AIRLINE and the sole liability of CFM for lease engine availability and resolution of AOG conditions under this Service Agreement. All remedy amounts paid by CFM to AIRLINE hereunder shall be made in the form of a credit to be applied against the applicable final invoice amount for the Services provided on the delayed Engine.

 

  12. ADDITION TO/ REMOVAL FROM SERVICE AGREEMENT

 

12.1 Addition of Engines

AIRLINE and CFM may agree to amend Exhibit B to add Engines to the Service Agreement after the Commencement Date. For each added Engine, AIRLINE will provide information, including, but not limited to, the Engine serial number, aircraft tail number, previous operator, current owner, operating time and flight cycles since new and, if applicable, the operating time and flight cycles since the last shop visit, shop visit reports, historic thrust and derate information and applicable thrust rating. CFM will evaluate the effect on the Rate Per Flight Hour pricing, taking into consideration effects on the fleet size, age and condition of the Engines and other commercial considerations and may adjust the Rate Per Flight Hour pricing accordingly.

 

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12.2 Removal of Engines

AIRLINE may remove Engines from this Service Agreement upon advance written notice, only if AIRLINE is no longer operating the Engines and is no longer responsible for maintenance of the Engines for the following reasons:

        *****

In all cases of Engine removal, CFM and AIRLINE ***** Any Engine removal will be subject to the reconciliation provisions set forth below.

Reconciliation

 

  a. If a removed Engine has not undergone a Qualified Shop Visit for Covered Services, CFM will *****CFM will compare this amount to the Popular Rate payments received for Covered Services and either credit or invoice the difference to AIRLINE. AIRLINE will pay such invoice within ***** of receipt. CFM will retain any amounts paid for any Services other than Covered Services.

 

  b. If a removed Engine has undergone at least *****Qualified Shop Visit for Covered Services, CFM will calculate the total cumulative charges for all Covered Services, provided for such removed Engine *****CFM will then compare*****to the total cumulative Covered Services payments received from the AIRLINE for such removed Engine, *****AIRLINE will pay such invoice within *****of receipt.

Adjustment of Rate Per Flight Hour Pricing. CFM will evaluate the effect of any Engine’s removal on the Rate Per Flight Hour pricing *****and may adjust the Rate Per Flight Hour pricing accordingly upon mutual agreement. The adjusted Rate Per Flight Hour pricing will be incorporated into the Service Agreement by way of amendment and AIRLINE will pay the adjusted Rate Per Flight Hour pricing for all EFH incurred by all Engines that remain covered by the Service Agreement from the date of the Engine removal.

In the event that the Parties do not agree on the adjusted Rate Per Flight Hour pricing within *****CFM may terminate this Service Agreement upon written notice to AIRLINE.

Maximum Removals. If the number of Engines decreases to less than *****of the number of Engines, as identified in Exhibit B, at the time of any Engine removal, CFM may terminate this Service Agreement upon written notice to AIRLINE.

*****

 

  13. COMMUNICATION

CFM will assign a program manager who will be the point of contact for AIRLINE with respect to implementation of the CFM Service Program.

AIRLINE will also designate a point of contact to communicate with the CFM program manager.

The CFM program manager will:

 

  a. Draft a Procedures Manual and submit it to AIRLINE for mutual approval;

 

  b. Work with the AIRLINE, on *****to develop a Removal Schedule which will identify by serial number the Engine(s) to be removed during the following *****, the anticipated reason for removal of each, and the schedule for Delivery.

 

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  14. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

General terms and conditions provided in Exhibit I are an integral part of this Service Agreement.

Counterparts: This Service Agreement may be signed by the Parties in separate counterparts, and any single counterpart or set of counterparts, when signed and delivered to the other Parties shall together constitute one and the same document and be an original Service Agreement for all purposes.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the Parties hereto have executed this Service Agreement as of the day and the year first above written.

 

CFM INTERNATIONAL, Inc.     VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
BY:  

/s/ Robyn E. Brands

    BY:  

/s/ Peter D. Hunt

PRINTED NAME:   Robyn E. Brands     PRINTED NAME:   Peter D. Hunt
TITLE:   VP, CFM Services     TITLE:   SVP & Chief Financial Officer

 

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EXHIBITS

 

EXHIBIT A:    DEFINITIONS
EXHIBIT B:    ENGINES COVERED AND OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS
EXHIBIT C:    SHOP VISIT DAT
EXHIBIT D:    PRICE ADJUSTMENT MATRIX
EXHIBIT E:    ESCALATION
EXHIBIT F:    LRU
EXHIBIT G:    SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES PRICING
EXHIBIT H:    CFM DESIGNATED REPAIR STATION
EXHIBIT I:    GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

 

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EXHIBIT A: DEFINITIONS

Capitalized terms used in the recitals and elsewhere in the Service Agreement but not otherwise defined in this Service Agreement will have the following meanings:

Act of God ” – An event that directly and exclusively results from the occurrence of natural causes beyond the reasonable control of the Parties.

Additional Services ” - The Services described in Article 5.2.

Aircraft Accident ” - An occurrence caused by the operation of an aircraft in which *****

Aircraft Incident ” - An occurrence, other than an Aircraft Accident, caused by the operation of an aircraft that affects or could affect the safety of operations and that is investigated and reported.

Airworthiness Directive ” or “ AD ” - A document issued by the AAA having jurisdiction over the Engines, identifying an unsafe condition relating to such Engines and, as appropriate, prescribing inspections and the conditions and limitations, if any, under which the Engines may continue to operate.

AMM ” – Aircraft Maintenance Manual.

Approved Aviation Authority ” or “ AAA ” - As applicable, the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States (“FAA”) or the European Aviation Safety Authority (“ EASA ”).

Beyond Economic Repair ” or “ BER ” - When the cost, calculated on a Supplemental Services basis, to restore an Engine to the requirements of the Repair Specification exceeds ******

CFM Designated Repair Station ” or “ CFM DRS ” or “DRS” - The repair facilities designated by CFM, which are certified by the AAA to perform the Services hereunder and where Services are performed on Engines.

CFM Service Program ” - All off-wing work required on an Engine to restore the Engine to Serviceable condition in accordance with the Repair Specification, the Workscope and the terms of this Service Agreement, including Supplemental Services.

CLP ” - The manufacturer’s Current catalog or manufacturer’s Current list price pertaining to a new Engine or part thereof. Until such time that CFM publishes a LEAP-X series CLP, the existing CFM56-5B CLP shall be used in all escalation index calculations.

Commencement Date ” – Has the meaning provided in Article 3.

Covered Services ” - The Services described in Article 5.1.

Current ” - As of the time of the applicable Service or determination.

Day ” - Calendar day unless expressly stated otherwise in writing. If performance is due on a public holiday recognized by the CFM DRS, performance will be postponed until the next business day (Monday through Friday).

Delivery ” - The arrival of an Engine together with all applicable records and required data Delivery Duty Paid (“ DDP ”), International Chamber of Commerce, Incoterms 2000, at the CFM Designated Repair Station, whereby AIRLINE fulfills the obligations of seller and CFM fulfills the obligations of buyer. “ Deliver ” will mean the act by which AIRLINE accomplishes Delivery.

 

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Delivery Point ” – in the case of Flightline LRU Support, means the CFM Facility located in Villaroche, France.

Dollars ” or “ U.S. $ ” - The lawful currency of the United States of America.

Engine ” - Each bare engine assembly or, as applicable, Engine module, which is the subject of this Service Agreement and identified in Exhibit B, including its essential components as described in Exhibit F.

Engine Flight Hour ” or “ EFH ” - Engine flight hour expressed in hourly increments of aircraft flight from wheels up to wheels down.

Entry Into Service ” - The date when the Engine is delivered to AIRLINE by the airframer or by CFM, as a New Engine.

FIM ” – Fault Isolation Manual.

Foreign Object Damage ” or “ FOD ” - Damage to any portion of the Engine caused by impact with or ingestion of a non-Engine object such as birds, stones, hail, ice, vehicles, tools or debris. FOD may be further classified as a “Major FOD,” which means FOD that causes an out of limit condition per the Aircraft Maintenance Manual, and which, either immediately or over time, requires the Engine to be removed from service or prevents the reinstallation of the Engine.

Induction ” - The date work commences on the Engine at the CFM Designated Repair Station when all of the following have taken place: (i) CFM’s receipt of the Engine and required data, (ii) Parties’ approval of the preliminary Workscope, (iii) CFM’s receipt of an acceptable purchase order, (iv) Parties’ agreement on use of the AIRLINE furnished equipment; and (v) receiving inspection (including pre-testing if needed).

Life Limited Part ” or “ LLP ”- A part with a limitation on use established by CFM or the AAA, stated in cumulative EFH or cycles.

LLP Minimum Build ” - The minimum quantity of cycles and/or hours that every LLP must have at the completion of a Performance Restoration Shop Visit. The LLP Minimum Build shall be the threshold used to determine which LLP are replaced at a Performance Restoration Shop Visit.

Line Replaceable Unit ” or “ LRU ” - A major control or accessory that is mounted on the external portion of an Engine, as listed in Exhibit F.

New Engine ” - An Engine which *****

On-Site Support ” or “ OSS ” - Has the meaning provided in Article 5.2.1.

Part ” - A part originally sold by CFM.

Performance Restoration Shop Visit ” – The Services, *****performed during a shop visit in which, *****

Pool ” – means the collective reference to Serviceable LRU necessary for Standard Exchange as listed in Exhibit J.

Popular Rate ” or “ Popular Rate per Engine Flight Hour ” – The Popular Rate per Engine Flight Hour provided in Article 5.1.

Primary Hub ” – The main airport where AIRLINE performs the majority of its engine removal off wing.

 

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Procedures Manual ” - A separate document, not part of this Service Agreement, which provides detailed procedures and guidance for the administration of the Service Agreement. In case of conflict between the Procedures Manual and the Service Agreement, the Service Agreement will prevail.

Qualified Shop Visit ” – Has the meaning provided in Article 5.1.1.

QEC ” – Quick Engine Change.

Rate ” or “ Rate Per Engine Flight Hour ” – The rate for Covered Services or Additional Services as set forth in Article 7.

Redelivery ” - The shipment of a Serviceable Engine with legally required certifications, Ex Works, International Chamber of Commerce, Incoterms 2000, at the CFM Designated Repair Station, whereby AIRLINE fulfills the obligations of buyer and CFM fulfills the obligations of seller. “ Redeliver ” will mean the act by which CFM completes Redelivery.

Removal Schedule ” - The schedule jointly developed by CFM and AIRLINE for Engine removal off wing for Services or Engine removal from operation.

Repair ” – In the case of Flightline LRU Support, means the disassembly, inspection, repair, reassembly and test when applicable, of an LRU in accordance with the applicable CFM Shop Manual and/or documents (such as vendor’s CMM) approved and authorized by the EASA/FAA.

Repair Specification ” - The AIRLINE repair specification which establishes the minimum baseline to which an Engine or part thereof will be inspected, repaired, modified, reassembled and tested to make and Engine Serviceable. Such Repair Specification will meet or exceed the recommendations of CFM’s operational specifications, applicable CFM maintenance or overhaul manuals and AIRLINE’s maintenance plan that has been approved by the AAA.

Repairable ” - Capable of being made Serviceable.

Restored Rate per Engine Flight Hour ” or “ Restored Rate ” – Services provided pursuant to Article 5.1.

Rotable Part ” - A new or used Serviceable Part drawn from a common pool of Parts used to support one or more customers. A Rotable Part replaces a similar Part removed from an Engine when such removed Part requires repair.

Scrapped Parts ” - Those Parts or parts determined by CFM to be Unserviceable and BER.

Service(s) ” - With respect to an Engine or part thereof, all or any part of those maintenance, repair and overhaul services provided under this Service Agreement as either Covered Services or Supplemental Services. “ Serviced ” will be construed accordingly.

Service Agreement ” - This Service Agreement, as the same may be amended or supplemented from time to time, including all its Exhibits.

Service Bulletin ” or “ SB ” - The document as issued by CFM to notify the operator of modifications, substitution of parts, special inspections, special checks, or conversion of an Engine from one model to another.

Serviceable ” - Meeting all CFM and AAA specified standards for airworthiness.

Standard Exchange ” – In the case of Flightline LRU Support, means any exchange of an Unserviceable equipment with a Serviceable one which is available and fully interchangeable with such Unserviceable equipment.

 

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Supplemental Charges ” – Has the meaning provided in Article 7.2.

Supplemental Services ” - Those Services provided pursuant to Article 5.3.

Term ” – Has the meaning provided in Article 3.

Termination ” - The ending of this Service Agreement before the expiration of the Term, as specified in Exhibit I, Article 2 Termination herein below.

TSM ” – Trouble Shooting Manual.

Turn Around Time ” - The number of Days from Induction until the Engine is ready for Redelivery (as evidenced solely by placement of the Serviceable tag or equivalent governing agency compliance tag, on such Engine) exclusive of any Excusable Delays as defined in Exhibit I, Article 4.

Unserviceable ” - Not meeting all CFM and AAA specified standards for airworthiness.

Used Engine ” - An Engine which *****

Workscope ” - Has the meaning provided in Article 6.3.

 

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EXHIBIT B: ENGINES COVERED AND OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS

The Engines covered by this Service Agreement are set forth below. AIRLINE will maintain a spare Engine(s) to installed Engines ratio of not less than ***** during the term of this Service Agreement.

A320 Aircraft Delivery Schedule

 

A/C Qty.

 

Engine Type

 

Delivery Date (DD)

 

Exit Date

*****   LEAP-X1A26   *****   *****
*****   LEAP-X1A26   *****   *****
*****   LEAP-X1A26   *****   *****
*****   LEAP-X1A26   *****   *****
*****   LEAP-X1A26   *****   *****
*****   LEAP-X1A26   *****   *****
*****   LEAP-X1A26   *****   *****
*****   LEAP-X1A26   *****   *****
*****   LEAP-X1A26   *****   *****
*****   LEAP-X1A26   *****   *****
*****   LEAP-X1A26   *****   *****
*****   LEAP-X1A26   *****   *****
*****   LEAP-X1A26   *****   *****
*****   LEAP-X1A26   *****   *****

LEAP-X1A26 Spare Engine Delivery Schedule

 

Spare Engine Qty.

 

Engine Type

 

Delivery Date

*****

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

*****

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

*****

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

*****

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

Installed Engines and Spare Engines Operating Parameters:

*****

 

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EXHIBIT C: SHOP VISIT DATA

 

    Engine Operator

 

    Engine Model

 

    Engine Serial Number

 

    Engine Time and Cycles Since New

 

    Engine Time and Cycles Since last Shop Visit

 

    Shop Visit Rank

 

    Reason for Shop Visit

 

    Prime cause,

 

    Scheduled/unscheduled,

 

    More detailed description

 

    Engine Airworthiness Directive and/or Services Bulletin status

 

    LLP status

 

    All Engine information and records, set forth in the Procedures Manual

 

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EXHIBIT D: PRICE ADJUSTMENT MATRIX

When AIRLINE’s actual operating parameters do not equal the values specified in the tables, CFM will calculate severity by performing linear interpolation with the values in the tables that are closest to the actual operating parameters. CFM will apply two-dimensional linear interpolation, as necessary, to the flight leg and derate tables and then between the utilization tables. The resultant severity value will be rounded to *****decimal places. The final severity applied will be *****

In the event that AIRLINE’s actual operating parameters are outside the limits provided in the table, the Parties will immediately negotiate an extension to the matrix in a mutually agreed manner.

*****

 

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EXHIBIT E: ESCALATION

The Rate Per Engine Flight Hour will be adjusted on a yearly basis for fluctuation of the economy as described below:

Year of Operation (“ YO ”) will be identified as a given year of calendar operation. The prices for any YO will be adjusted in accordance with the following formula:

*****

Labor Index = *****

Spare Parts Index YO = *****

All Rates are also subject to economic price adjustments on *****

 

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EXHIBIT F: LRU

 

ATA Code

  

Component

79-00-00 : Oil System

   DMS (Sensor + Signal conditioner)

79-00-00 : Oil System

   Lube pump w/ Integral scavenge filter

79-00-00 : Oil System

   Main fuel/oil heat exchanger

79-00-00 : Oil System

   SACOC

79-00-00 : Oil System

   Oil filter DP sensor

79-00-00 : Oil System

   Oil pressure / temperature sensor (EOPT)

79-00-00 : Oil System

   Oil quantity transmitter

79-00-00 : Oil System

   Oil tank

74-00-00 : Ignition System

   Ignitor box

74-00-00 : Ignition System

   Ignitor lead

74-00-00 : Ignition System

   Ignitor plug

73-10-00 : Engine Fuel Distribution

   Fuel pump

73-10-00 : Engine Fuel Distribution

   Fuel filter Module/Assy

73-10-00 : Engine Fuel Distribution

   FMU

73-10-00 : Engine Fuel Distribution

   SVA

73-10-00 : Engine Fuel Distribution

   Fuel filter DP sensor

73-10-00 : Engine Fuel Distribution

   Fuel Strainer Delta P Sensor

73-10-00 : Engine Fuel Distribution

   Fuel flow transmitter (Flowmeter or FFM)

73-10-00 : Engine Fuel Distribution

   Fuel Manifold Pressure Sensor

73-10-00 : Engine Fuel Distribution

   Fuel temperature sensor

73-10-00 : Engine Fuel Distribution

   Servo-fuel Heater

75-00-00 : Air System

   HPTACC Valve/Actuator w/ Integral LVDT

75-00-00 : Air System

   LPTACC Valve/Actuator w/ Integral LVDT

75-00-00 : Air System

   VBV actuators

75-00-00 : Air System

   VSV actuator Assy

75-00-00 : Air System

   TCV Actuator Assy (MTC Actuators)

75-00-00 : Air System

   Transient Bleed Valve/Actuator w/ Integral LVDT

79-00-00 : Oil System

   Eductor valve

73-20-00 : Controlling System

   Alternator (PMA)

24-10-00: Generator Drive

   A/C generator Fuel/Oil Cooler

24-10-00: Generator Drive

   A/C generator cooler Bypass Valve

73-20-00 : Controlling System

   FADEC

73-20-00 : Controlling System

   Rating Plug

73-20-00 : Controlling System

   Pressure Sub System-box and sensor

77-00-00 : Engine Sensing

   Sensor, EGT

77-00-00 : Engine Sensing

   Sensor, N1 (Speed)

77-00-00 : Engine Sensing

   Sensor, N2 (Speed)

77-00-00 : Engine Sensing

   Sensor, T12

77-00-00 : Engine Sensing

   Sensor, T25

77-00-00 : Engine Sensing

   Sensor, T3

77-00-00 : Engine Sensing

   Core Compartment Temperature Sensor

77-00-00 : Engine Sensing

   Sensor N1 Vibe

77-00-00 : Engine Sensing

   Sensor N2 Vibe

73-20-00 : Controlling System

   Wiring Harnesses (Control & monitoring)

73-20-00 : Controlling System

   EGT Harness

 

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EXHIBIT G: SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES PRICING

 

1. Direct Labor Charges at the DRS: Charged in accordance with the Fixed Price Labor set forth in Exhibit G below.

 

2. All Other Labor Charges Not Specified in Exhibit G

*****

 

3. Charges For Parts and Material (CFM furnished, unless stated otherwise)

 

Type Of Material

  

Price

  

Handling Fee

*****

   *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****

Type Of Material

  

Price

  

Handling Fee

*****

   *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****

 

4. Component And Accessories Repair:

*****.

 

5. Test Cell Usage Charges

*****

 

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EXHIBIT G CONTINUED: SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES PRICING – ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT

 

1. Basis:

All prices are stated in 2011 United States Dollars and are effective through December 31, 2011.

 

2. Escalation of Hourly Labor Rates, Fixed Price Labor Charges and Test Cell Usage Charges:

On *****hourly labor rates, fixed price labor charges and test cell usage charges set forth in the following pricing schedules will be adjusted by an amount equal to *****

 

3. Escalation of Maximum Charge for Handling Fees

CFM reserves the right to increase maximum Handling Fees set forth in the preceding schedules by*****

 

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EXHIBIT G CONTINUED: SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES PRICING – FIXED PRICE LABOR SCHEDULE

 

g LEAP Fixed Price Labor Schedule           Workscope
Element
 
            Fixed Price  

ENGINE LEVEL (EL)

     

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

MAJOR MODULE (MM)

     

*****

     

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****      

Core Major Module (CMM)

     

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

Fan Major Module (FMM)

     

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

SHOP MODULE (SM)

     

LPT Shop Module (LSM)

     

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

Core Shop Module (CSM)

     

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

Fan Shop Module (FSM)

     

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

*****

     *****       $ *****   

STAND-ALONE SPECIAL PROCESSES

     

*****

     *****      

*****

     *****      

*****

     *****      

*****

     *****      

*****

     *****      

 

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EXHIBIT H: CFM DESIGNATED REPAIR STATION

To be provided prior to EIS

 

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EXHIBIT I: GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Table of Contents

 

ARTICLE 1   -    LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
ARTICLE 2   -    TERMINATION
ARTICLE 3   -    TAXES
ARTICLE 4   -    EXCUSABLE DELAY
ARTICLE 5   -    PATENTS
ARTICLE 6   -    INFORMATION AND DATA
ARTICLE 7   -    GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORIZATION & EXPORT SHIPMENT
ARTICLE 5   -    WAIVER OF IMMUNITY
ARTICLE 9   -    NOTICES
ARTICLE 10   -    LIENS
ARTICLE 11   -    APPLICABLE LAW – DISPUTE RESOLUTION
ARTICLE 12   -    MISCELLANEOUS

 

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ARTICLE 1 – LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

 

A. Total Liability . The total liability of CFM for*****

*****

Consequently, AIRLINE and its insurers waive any recourse against CFM and its insurers for any loss or damage beyond that limit and shall indemnify CFM and hold CFM harmless from any and all liabilities, damages, penalties and expenses arising out of any claim by any person other than CFM beyond such limits.

In the event AIRLINE uses non-CFM parts or non-CFM approved LRU’s, parts or repairs in an Engine and such LRU’s, parts or repairs cause personal injury, death or property damage to third parties, AIRLINE shall indemnify and hold harmless CFM from all claims and liabilities associated therewith. The preceding indemnity shall apply whether or not CFM was provided a right under this Service Agreement to remove such LRU’s, parts or repairs, and irrespective of the exercise by CFM of such right.

 

B. Definition . For the purpose of this Article 1, the term “CFM” is deemed to include CFM and its parent and affiliated companies, the subcontractors and suppliers of any Services furnished hereunder, and the directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives of each.

ARTICLE 2 – TERMINATION

 

A. Termination Events . The Service Agreement may be terminated as follows:

Late Payment . In the event that AIRLINE fails to make payments to CFM within the time periods specified herein, CFM may terminate all or any portion of this Service Agreement upon ***** written notice to AIRLINE, unless AIRLINE cures such failure within such period following receipt of this notice.

Insolvency . Either Party may terminate or suspend performance of all or any portion of this Service Agreement if the other Party: (A) makes any agreement with creditors due to its inability to make timely payments of its debts; (B) enters into bankruptcy or liquidation, whether compulsory or voluntary; (C) becomes insolvent; or (D) becomes subject to the appointment of a receiver of the whole or material part of its assets. If such termination should occur, AIRLINE will not be relieved of its payment obligation for Services provided hereunder.

 

3. Material Breach . Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon ***** written notice to the other for failure to comply with any material provision of this Agreement unless the failure has been cured or the Party in breach has substantially effected all acts required to cure the failure prior to such ***** (except for late payment, as described in Paragraph A.1 above).

 

4. Maximum Removals. If at any time during the Term of this Service Agreement, the number of Engines decreases to less than ***** of the number of Engines listed in Exhibit B, CFM may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice to AIRLINE.

 

B. Activity After Termination . In the event the Service Agreement is terminated, the following shall cumulatively apply, in addition to any other right or remedy allowable under this Agreement or applicable law:

 

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Payment for Services Performed . In the event of termination of this Service Agreement for any reason, AIRLINE will pay CFM for all Services or work performed by or caused to be performed by CFM up to the time of such termination under the applicable terms and prices of this Service Agreement including all costs, fees, and charges incurred by CFM in providing support and material under this Service Agreement, including lease engines.

Reconciliation . In addition to the above, the terms of the reconciliation under the removal of Engines provisions of Article 12 of the Service Agreement will apply.

Work in Process, Redelivery of AIRLINE’s Engines . Upon the termination or expiration of this Service Agreement, CFM will complete all work in process in a diligent manner and Redeliver all Engines, parts and related documentation, provided that AIRLINE (a) has paid in full all charges for all such Services and material, plus all costs, fees and penalties, incurred by CFM in providing support, including any lease engines, and (b) has returned all lease engines provided under this Service Agreement.

Other Agreements . AIRLINE’s material breach of this Service Agreement, if not cured hereunder, will, at CFM’s option, be a material breach of all other agreements and contracts between AIRLINE and CFM. In such an event, CFM may: (A) suspend performance under any or all of the other agreements and contracts until a reasonable time after all defaults have been cured; (B) terminate this Service Agreement and any or all other such agreements and contracts; and/or (C) pursue any other remedy with respect to this Service Agreement or the other agreements and contracts which the law permits.

ARTICLE 3 – TAXES

 

A. Taxes, Duties, or Charges . In addition to the price for the Services, AIRLINE agrees to pay, upon demand, all taxes (including, without limitation, sales, use, excise, turnover or value added taxes), duties, fees, charges or assessments of any nature (but excluding any income taxes) (hereinafter “Taxes”) assessed or levied in connection with performance of this Service Agreement.

 

B. Reimbursement/Refund . If payment of any such Taxes is made by CFM (or the applicable affiliated company), AIRLINE will reimburse CFM (or the applicable affiliated company) upon demand, such reimbursement including, inter alia , penalties and interests which could have been levied against CFM (or the applicable affiliated company). AIRLINE will use all reasonable efforts to obtain a refund thereof. If all or any part of any such taxes is refunded to CFM, CFM (or the applicable affiliated company) will repay to AIRLINE such part thereof as CFM (or the applicable affiliated company) was refunded.

 

C. Withholdings . All payments by AIRLINE to CFM (or the applicable affiliated company) under this Service Agreement will be free of all withholdings of any nature whatsoever except to the extent otherwise required by law, and if any such withholding is so required, AIRLINE will pay an additional amount such that after the deduction of all amounts required to be withheld, the net amount received by CFM (or the applicable affiliated company) will equal the amount that CFM (or the applicable affiliated company) would have received if such withholding had not been required. If the aforementioned mechanism contradicts the law of the United States, the Parties shall amend this Service Agreement in order to increase the respective prices and amounts provided for by this Service Agreement so that the initial prices and amounts are preserved.

 

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ARTICLE 4 – EXCUSABLE DELAY

 

A. Excusable Delay . Either Party will be excused from, and will not be liable for, any delay in performance or failure to perform hereunder (except for the obligation to pay money or credit or debit an account which will not be excused hereunder), and will not be deemed to be in default for any delay in or failure of performance hereunder due to causes beyond its reasonable control. Such causes will be conclusively deemed to include, but not be limited to acts of God, fire, terrorism, war (declared or undeclared), severe weather conditions, earthquakes, epidemics, material shortages, insurrection, acts or omissions of the other Party, any act or omission by any governmental authority, strikes, labor disputes, acts or threats of vandalism or terrorism (including disruption of technology resources), or transportation shortages (each an “ Excusable Delay ”). The time of performance shall be extended for a period equal to the time lost by reason of delay, including time to overcome the effect of the delay.

 

B. Continuing Obligations . Article 4.A will not, however, relieve either Party from using its commercially reasonable efforts to avoid or remove such causes of delay and continue performance with reasonable dispatch when such causes are removed. During the period of an excusable delay, CFM will have the right to invoice AIRLINE for Services performed.

 

C. Extended Delay Termination. If delay resulting from any of the foregoing causes extends for more than *****and the Parties have not agreed upon a revised basis for continuing the Services, including any adjustment of the price, then either Party, upon *****written notice to the other, may terminate the purchase order that covers the delayed Services.

ARTICLE 5 – PATENTS

 

A. Claims . CFM shall handle all claims and defend any suit or proceeding brought against AIRLINE insofar as based on a claim that, without further combination, any material or process used in the repair of any items furnished under this Agreement constitutes an infringement of any patent or copyright of France and/or of the United States. This paragraph shall apply only to the extent that such material or process is so used to CFM’s specification.

 

B. Liability . CFM’s liability hereunder is expressly conditioned upon AIRLINE promptly notifying CFM in writing and giving CFM exclusive authority, information and assistance (at CFM’s expense) for the handling, defense or settlement of any claim, suit or proceeding. In case such material or process is held in such claim, suit or proceeding to constitute infringement and the use of said material or process is enjoined, CFM shall, at its own expense and at its option either (1) settle or defend such claim or suit or proceeding arising therefrom, or (2) procure for AIRLINE the right to continue using said material or process in the item repaired under the Agreement, or (3) replace same with an item satisfactory and incorporating non-infringing material or process, or (4) modify same so it becomes satisfactory and non-infringing, or (5) refund the repair price applicable to such material or process. CFM shall not be responsible to AIRLINE or to any third party, for incidental or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, costs, expenses, liabilities and/or loss of profits resulting from loss of use under this Article 5.

 

C. Indemnification . The preceding paragraph B shall not apply: (1) to any material or process or part thereof of AIRLINE design or specification, or used at AIRLINE’s direction in any repair under the Agreement, or (2) to the use of any material or process furnished under the Agreement in conjunction with any other apparatus, article, material or process. As to any material or process or use described in the preceding sentence, CFM assumes no liability whatsoever for patent or copyright infringement, and AIRLINE shall, in the same manner as CFM is obligated to AIRLINE above, indemnify, defend and hold CFM harmless from and against any claim or liability, including costs and expense in defending any such claim or liability in respect thereto.

 

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D. Remedy . THE FOREGOING SHALL CONSTITUTE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF AIRLINE AND THE SOLE LIABILITY OF CFM FOR PATENT OR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT BY ANY MATERIAL OR PROCESS AND IS SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SET FORTH IN ARTICLE 1, “LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION.” THE PATENT WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS RECITED ABOVE ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER PATENT WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER ORAL, WRITTEN, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY (INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, OR USAGE OF TRADE).

ARTICLE 6 – NON DISCLOSURE

 

A. Non-Disclosure . Unless the Parties otherwise agree herein or further in writing, any of the terms of the Service Agreement or any knowledge, information or data which the Parties have or may disclose to each other shall be held in confidence and may not be either disclosed or used for any purpose, except:

 

  1. To the extent required by government agencies and courts for official purposes, disclosure may be made to such agencies and courts. In such event, a suitable restrictive legend limiting further disclosure shall be applied.

 

  2. The existence of the Service Agreement and its general purpose only may be stated to others by either of the Parties without approval from the other.

 

  3. CFM may disclose the same to its parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, joint venture participants, engineering service provider, or consultants as needed to perform the Services provided under this Service Agreement.

The preceding clause will not apply to information which (1) is or becomes part of the general public knowledge or literature otherwise than as a result of breach of any confidentiality obligation to CFM, or (2) was, as shown by written records, known to the receiving party prior to receipt from the disclosing Party.

 

B. Intellectual Property . Nothing contained in this Agreement will convey to either Party the right to use the trademarks of the other, or convey or grant to AIRLINE any license under any patent owned or controlled by CFM.

ARTICLE 7 – GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORIZATION & EXPORT SHIPMENT

AIRLINE shall be the importer and/or exporter of record and shall be responsible for the timely application for, obtaining and maintaining any required authorization, such as export license, import license, exchange permit or any other required governmental authorization relating to the Engine, and shall be responsible for complying with all U.S., French and other foreign government licensing and reporting requirements. At AIRLINE’s request and expense, CFM will assist AIRLINE in its application for any required U.S. or French export licenses. CFM will not be liable if any authorization is not renewed or is delayed, denied, revoked or restricted, and AIRLINE will not thereby be relieved of its obligation to pay for Services performed by CFM. All transported Engines will be subject to (i) the U.S. Export Administration Regulations and/or International Traffic in Arms Regulations and (ii) the French export control regulations. AIRLINE agrees not to dispose of U.S. or French origin items provided by CFM other than in and to the country of ultimate destination and/or as identified in an approved government license or authorization, except as said laws and regulations may permit.

 

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ARTICLE 8 – WAIVER OF IMMUNITY

To the extent that AIRLINE or any of its property is or becomes entitled at any time to any immunity on the grounds of sovereignty or otherwise from any legal action, suit or proceeding, from set-off or counterclaim, from the jurisdiction of any competent court, from service of process, from attachment prior to judgement, from attachment in aid of execution, or from execution prior to judgement, or other legal process in any jurisdiction, AIRLINE hereby irrevocably waives the application of such immunity and particularly, the U.S. Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, 28 U.S.C. 1602, et. seq., and agrees not to plead or claim, any such immunity with respect to its obligations, liabilities or any other matter under or arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or the subject matter hereof. Such agreement shall be irrevocable and not subject to withdrawal in any and all jurisdictions.

ARTICLE 9 – NOTICES

 

A. Acknowledgement . Any notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and be delivered or sent by mail, express/shipping service or electronic transmission to the respective Parties at the following addresses, which may be changed by written notice:

TO:

 

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.

   CFM INTERNATIONAL Inc.

555 Airport Blvd.

Burlingame, CA 94010

   6440 Aviation Way, West Chester, Ohio 45069 USA

Att.  : Chief Legal Counsel

   Att. : Bill Millhaem

 

B. Effect of Notices . Notices will be effective and will be deemed to have been given to (or “received by”) the recipient: (A) upon delivery, if sent by courier, express mail, or delivered personally; (B) on the next business day following receipt, if sent by facsimile; or (C) on the fifth (5th) day after posting (or on actual receipt, if earlier) in the case of a letter sent prepaid first class mail.

ARTICLE 10 – LIENS

 

A. Security Interest. AIRLINE hereby grants to CFM a security interest in all property and proceeds owned by AIRLINE in the possession of CFM or any of CFM’s parents or affiliates at any time (including AIRLINE’s beneficial rights to property leased by AIRLINE to CFM), to secure all amounts owed by AIRLINE to CFM hereunder, and CFM will have all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code and applicable law with respect to such property. AIRLINE consents to the filing of financing statements, mechanic’s liens, and similar instruments necessary to perfect CFM’s security interests as required by the UCC, Federal Aviation Administration, and applicable law. AIRLINE will also exert commercially reasonable efforts to obtain from the owner or mortgagee thereof the grant to CFM or the consent to the grant to CFM, as the case may be, of a security interest, which security interest will be subordinate to prior interests granted by AIRLINE to third parties, in any other property in the possession of CFM or any of CFM’s parents or affiliates at any time (including AIRLINE’s beneficial rights to property leased by AIRLINE to CFM), to secure all amounts owed by AIRLINE to CFM hereunder, and CFM will have all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code and applicable law with respect to such property. AIRLINE will promptly execute and deliver all documentation, as reasonably requested by CFM, to effect such security rights and any other statutory or common law lien rights under applicable law. AIRLINE shall not grant any security interests or liens in Engines that are junior to those of CFM without CFM’s prior written consent.

 

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B. Other Liens. AIRLINE: (i) acknowledges that CFM has the legal right to assert mechanic’s liens or other statutory or common law liens under applicable law (foreign or domestic) against Engines following performance of Services under this Service Agreement, and (ii) agrees to supply such information, including name and address of the owner of each Engine, as reasonably requested by CFM to facilitate filing of such liens in New York or any other jurisdiction where Services may be performed. With respect to Engines leased by AIRLINE to CFM, CFM understands that AIRLINE has been authorized and required by the owners to cause Services to be performed. CFM may, at its option, notify the owners of the existence of this Service Agreement and CFM’s lien rights arising from performance of Services.

 

C. Enforcement. If AIRLINE fails to tender any payment owing under this Service Agreement and CFM initiates foreclosure with respect to any Engine, whether pursuant to a security interest granted under this Service Agreement or a mechanic’s lien, then AIRLINE agrees to supply to CFM all records, log books and other documentation pertaining to the maintenance condition of the Engine, and a certificate either (i) certifying that the Engine has not been involved in any Aircraft Accident or Incident or (ii) specifying the date and facts surrounding any Accident or Incident in which the Engine has been involved and the nature and extent of the damage sustained (such records, log books, certificate and other documentation referred to hereinafter as the “Engine Documents”). The Parties recognize that the failure by AIRLINE to deliver the Engine Documents may have a material, adverse effect on the value of any Engine with respect to which foreclosure has been initiated by CFM and the ability of CFM to sell or lease the Engine, and that the damages CFM may sustain as a result are not readily calculable.

ARTICLE 11 – APPLICABLE LAW – DISPUTE RESOLUTION

 

A. Applicable Law . This Service Agreement shall be construed, interpreted and applied, and the legal relations between the Parties determined, in accordance with the laws of the State of New York (U.S.A.). The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this Service Agreement

 

  Dispute Resolution . If any dispute arises relating to this Service Agreement, the Parties will endeavor to resolve the dispute amicably, including by designating senior managers who will meet and use commercially reasonable efforts to resolve any such dispute. If the Parties’ senior managers do not resolve the dispute within ***** of first written request, either party may request that the dispute be settled and fully and finally determined by binding arbitration, in accordance with the International Chamber of Commerce pursuant to its rules of Conciliation and Arbitration, by one or more arbitrators appointed in accordance with said rules. The place of arbitration and hearings shall be New York, USA. The arbitration shall be in English and the opinion shall be rendered in English. The arbitration award shall be final and binding by any Party in any court of competent jurisdiction, and shall waive any claim appeal whatsoever against it. The arbitrators will have no authority to award punitive damages or any other damages not measured by the prevailing Party’s actual damages, and may not, in any event, make any ruling, finding or award that does not conform to the terms and conditions of the Service Agreement. All statements made or materials produced in connection with this dispute resolution process and arbitration are confidential and will not be disclosed to any third party except as required by law or subpoena. The Parties intend that the dispute resolution process set forth in this Article will be their exclusive remedy for any dispute arising under or relating to this Service Agreement or its subject matter.

 

C. Exception . Either Party may at any time, without inconsistency with this Article, seek from a court of competent jurisdiction any equitable, interim or provisional relief to avoid irreparable damage. This Article will not apply to and will not bar litigation regarding claims related to a Party’s proprietary or intellectual property rights, nor will this Article be construed to modify or displace the ability of the Parties to effectuate any termination contemplated in Article 2.

 

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ARTICLE 12 – MISCELLANEOUS

 

A. Assignment of Agreement . This Service Agreement, any related purchase order or any rights or obligations hereunder may not be assigned, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the other Party, except that AIRLINE’s consent will not be required for an assignment by CFM to one of CFM’s parent companies or affiliates. In the event of any such assignment, AIRLINE will be so advised in writing. Any assignment in contradiction of this clause will be considered null and void.

 

B. Beneficiaries . Except as otherwise expressly provided to the contrary, the rights herein granted and this Service Agreement are for the benefit of the Parties hereto and are not for the benefit of any third person, firm or corporation, except as expressly provided herein with respect to GE and Snecma.

 

C. Survival Of Certain Clauses . The rights and obligations of the Parties under the following Articles of this Service Agreement as amended, and related Exhibits shall survive the expiration, termination or completion of this Service Agreement:

 

    Limitation of Liability and Indemnification

 

    Taxes

 

    Patents

 

    Non Disclosure

 

    Governmental Authorization & Export Shipment

 

    Waiver of Immunity

 

    Applicable Law – Dispute Resolution

 

    Miscellaneous

 

D. General Rules of Contract Interpretation . Article and paragraph headings contained in this Service Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference only and do not limit, affect or restrict in any way the meaning and the interpretation of this Service Agreement. Words used in the singular shall have a comparable meaning when used in the plural and vice versa, unless the contrary intention appears. Words such as “hereunder”, “hereof” and “herein” and other words beginning with “here” refer to the whole of this Service Agreement, including amendments. References to Articles, Sections, Paragraphs or Exhibits will refer to the specified Article, Section, Paragraph or Exhibit of this Service Agreement unless otherwise specified.

 

E. Language . The English language will be used in the interpretation and performance of this Service Agreement. All correspondence and documentation arising out of or connected with this Service Agreement and any related purchase order(s), including Engine records and Engine logs, will be in the English language.

 

F. Severability . The invalidity or unenforceability of any part or provision of this Service Agreement, or the invalidity of its application to a specific situation or circumstance, shall not affect the validity legality and enforceability of the remainder of this Service Agreement, or its application to other situations or circumstances. In addition, if a part of this Service Agreement becomes invalid, the Parties will endeavour in good faith to reach agreement on a replacement provision that will reflect, as nearly as possible, the intent of the original provision.

 

G. Non-Waiver. Any failure or delay in the exercise of rights or remedies hereunder will not operate to waive or impair such rights or remedies. Any waiver given will not be construed to require future or further waivers.

 

H. Currency Judgment . This is an international transaction in which the specification of United States Dollars is of the essence. No payments required to be made under this Service Agreement will be discharged by payments in any currency other than United States Dollars, whether pursuant to a judgment, arbitration award or otherwise.

 

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I. No Agency Fees . AIRLINE represents and warrants that no officer, employee, representative or agent of AIRLINE has been or will be paid a fee or otherwise has received or will receive any personal compensation or consideration by or from CFM in connection with the obtaining, arranging or negotiation of this Service Agreement or other documents entered into or executed in connection herewith.

 

J. No Agency . Nothing in this Service Agreement will be interpreted or construed to create a partnership, agency or joint venture between CFM and AIRLINE.

 

K. Titles/Subtitles . The titles and subtitles given to the sections of the Service Agreement are for convenience. They do not limit or restrict the context of the article or section to which they relate.

 

L. Entire Agreement ; Modification . This Service Agreement, together with its Exhibits and any amendment (or Letter Agreement relating hereto, if any), contains and constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the Parties respecting the subject matter hereof, and supersedes and cancels all previous negotiations, pre-existing agreements, commitments and writing in connection herewith. This Service Agreement may not be released, discharged, abandoned, supplemented, modified or waived, in whole or in part, in any manner, orally or otherwise, except by a writing of concurrent or subsequent date signed and delivered by a duly authorized officer or representative of each of the Parties hereto making specific reference to this Service Agreement and the provisions hereof being released, discharged, abandoned, supplemented, modified or waived.

 

M. Counterparts . This Service Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which counterparts will be treated as the same binding agreement, which will be effective as of the date set forth on the first page hereof, upon execution by both Parties and delivery by each Party hereto to the other Party of one or more such counterparts.

 

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AMENDMENT No. 1 TO

SERVICES AGREEMENT: 1-2582407501

DATED OCTOBER 1, 2011

   LOGO

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Blvd.

Burlingame, CA 94010

WHEREAS , CFM International, Inc. (hereinafter individually referred to as “ CFM ”) and Virgin America Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “ AIRLINE ”) (CFM and AIRLINE being hereinafter collectively referred to as the “ Parties ”) have entered into Service Agreement 1-2582407501 dated October 1, 2011 (the “Services Agreement”); and

WHEREAS , CFM will perform or cause to be performed the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (“MRO”) of certain LEAP-X1A engines operated by AIRLINE, and CFM agrees to provide or cause to provide such MRO services; and

WHEREAS , the Parties would like to amend the Services Agreement to reflect a new schedule for service credits and deliveries;

NOW THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the Parties agree as follows:

 

I. Section 3, Term of the Service Agreement, will be replaced with the following:

This Service Agreement will commence on the date of execution of this Service Agreement, (the “Commencement Date”). Each Engine will be covered by this Service Agreement for the period *****

 

II. Section 7.4, Service Credits, will be replaced with the following:

Service Credits

As outlined in Table 1 below, CFM shall make available to AIRLINE Service Credits to *****These Service Credits will be made available to AIRLINE in the amounts on the dates as follows, *****

Table 1: Service Credit ****

At time of *****Services Credits *****Such Service Credit amounts are *****

Such Service Credits will *****

In the event of termination of this Service Agreement due to the material breach by AIRLINE, any unearned credits will *****within *****of termination of this Service Agreement.

 

 

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION NOTICE The information contained in this document is CFM Proprietary Information and is disclosed in confidence. It is the property of CFM and shall not be used, disclosed to others, or reproduced without the express written consent of CFM. If consent is given for reproduction in whole or in part, this notice and the notice set forth on each page of this document shall appear on any such reproduction. Export control laws may also control the information contained in this document. Unauthorized export or re-export is prohibited.

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AMENDMENT No. 1 To SERVICES AGREEMENT 1-2582407501

AIRLINE’s material breach of this Service Agreement, or any other agreement with CFM if not cured, will, at CFM’s option, be a material breach of all other agreements and contracts between AIRLINE and CFM. In such an event, CFM may: (A) suspend performance under this Service Agreement, and any or all of the other agreements and contracts until a reasonable time after all defaults have been cured; (B) terminate this Service Agreement and any or all other such agreements and contracts; and/or (C) pursue any other remedy with respect to this Service Agreement or the other agreements and contracts which the law permits.

 

III. Exhibit B will be replaced with the revised Exhibit B herein.

Except as set forth herein, Services Agreement 1-2582407501 remains in full force and effect.

 

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.     CFM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:  

/s/ Peter D. Hunt         

    By:  

/s/ John C. Mericle         

Typed Name: Peter D. Hunt     Typed Name: John C. Mericle
Title:   SVP & Chief Financial Officer     Title:   Chief Financial Officer
Date:   December 19, 2012     Date:   December 20, 2012

 

 

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AMENDMENT No. 1 To SERVICES AGREEMENT 1-2582407501

EXHIBIT B: ENGINES COVERED AND OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS

The Engines covered by this Service Agreement are set forth below. AIRLINE will maintain a spare Engine(s) to installed Engines ratio of not less than ***** during the term of this Service Agreement.

A320 Aircraft Delivery Schedule

 

A/C Qty.

 

Engine Type

 

Delivery Date

*****

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

*****

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

*****

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

*****

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

*****

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

*****

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

*****

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

*****

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

*****

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

*****

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

*****

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

*****

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

LEAP-X1A26 Spare Engine Delivery Schedule

 

Spare Engine Qty.

 

Engine Type

 

Delivery Date

*****

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

*****

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

*****

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

*****

  LEAP-X1A26   *****

Installed Engines and Spare Engines Operating Parameters:

*****

 

 

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Exhibit 10.4

SIGNATORY AGREEMENT

(U.S. Transactions)

 

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SIGNATORY AGREEMENT

(U.S. Visa and MasterCard Transactions)

This Signatory Agreement, including the Schedules attached hereto (“this Signatory Agreement”) and together with the Master Terms of Service (“MTOS”) referenced below (“this Agreement”), dated as of November 5, 2009 (“Effective Date”), is by and between Virgin America Inc., a company organized under the laws of the state of Delaware having its place of business at 555 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010 (hereafter “Carrier”), and U.S. Bank National Association (“Member” and “Servicer”). Carrier, Member and Servicer shall be collectively referred to as the “Parties” and individually each a “Party”. Capitalized terms used herein but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the MTOS attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein as provided in Section 1 below.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Carrier, an air carrier engaged in the transportation of passengers by air, desires to make available to its customers a convenient means of purchasing air transportation, both on a current and time payment basis, through the use of Cards; and

WHEREAS, Member is a member of Visa U.S.A. Inc. and MasterCard International (the “Applicable Card Associations”) and is qualified to enter into contractual relationships with merchants such as Carrier who wish to honor Cards which bear the service marks of the Applicable Card Associations; and the Applicable Card Associations contemplate that Cards will be issued by financial institutions who are members in the respective systems and that such Cards will be honored by merchants who have signed agreements with member financial institutions;

WHEREAS, Servicer is qualified to provide the merchant processing services required in order to honor Cards; and

WHEREAS, Carrier has engaged Member and Servicer to process Transactions conducted in the United States of America (“Applicable Transactions”) on behalf of Carrier, and Member and Servicer have agreed to undertake such processing.

NOW, THEREFORE , for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby covenant and agree to be bound as follows:

Section 1. Incorporation of MTOS . The MTOS are incorporated into and are a part of this Agreement and each Party acknowledges, affirms and agrees that it is bound by the terms of the MTOS. Each reference in the MTOS to “the Signatory Agreement” means this Signatory Agreement with Member and Servicer as named in the preamble hereof. Each reference in this Signatory Agreement, the MTOS or the Schedules hereto to “the Agreement” or “this Agreement” mean this Signatory Agreement, the MTOS and the Schedules attached hereto, which form part of this Agreement and shall have effect as if set out in full body of this Agreement, collectively.

 

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Section 2. Processing Services . Carrier hereby requests that Member and Servicer process Applicable Transactions on behalf of Carrier and provide the services described in this Agreement, and Member and Servicer each agree to process, or cause to be processed, the Applicable Transactions and provide such services, or cause them to be provided, in compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Operating Regulations and applicable requirements of law.

Section 3. Commencement Date . Member and Servicer shall commence processing Applicable Transactions under this Agreement on a date mutually agreed to by Serivcer and Carrier, but in no event later than February 5, 2010 (the “Commencement Date”).

Section 4. Effective Date . This Agreement shall become effective as of the Effective Date upon execution, and delivery to the other Parties, of this Signatory Agreement by each Party hereto, and delivery by Carrier of such resolutions, organizational documents and certificates as Servicer shall have requested, in its sole discretion.

Section 5. Applicable Country; Settlement Currency . The “Applicable Country” for this Agreement is the United States of America. All settlements with respect to Applicable Transactions shall be in U.S. dollars.

Section 6. Settlement Account . The Settlement Account for Applicable Transactions submitted under this Agreement shall be such account at a financial institution located in the United States of America as may be designated from time to time by Carrier.

Section 7. ***** . During the term of this Agreement, Member and Servicer *****.

Section 8. Effect of Insolvency Proceeding . Notwithstanding anything contained in the MTOS to the contrary, upon and after the occurrence of an Insolvency Event, Servicer may, at its option, require as a condition to the processing of any Applicable Transactions submitted to it relating to sales made by Carrier prior to or after the institution of such proceedings, the entry of an order by the court having the jurisdiction of any such proceeding, authorizing Carrier to issue, and Member and Servicer to process, Applicable Transactions for sales made by Carrier prior to or after the institution of such proceeding.

Section 9. Notices . All notices permitted or required to be sent pursuant to this Agreement shall be addressed as set forth below:

 

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TO CARRIER:

   Virgin America, Inc.
   555 Airport Blvd.
   Burlingame, CA 94010

ATTENTION:

   Chief Financial Officer
   Fax: [___________________]

COPY TO:

   General Counsel
   Fax: 650-762-7001

TO MEMBER:

   U.S. Bank National Association
   800 Nicollet Mall
   Minneapolis, MN 55402

ATTENTION:

   Risk Management
   Fax: (612) 303-3653

Section 10. Term . This Agreement shall become effective as of the Effective Date and continue in effect, unless earlier terminated pursuant to Section 14 of the MTOS for an initial term of ***** from the Effective Date (the “Initial Term”) *****; provided , that , (i) this Agreement ***** if any Party provides the other Parties written notice no later than sixty (60) days prior ***** of its determination to terminate this Agreement, in which case the Agreement shall terminate on the scheduled date of expiration.

Section 11. Role of Servicer . Notwithstanding the terms of this Agreement, Servicer (or any other Person to which Servicer may delegate functions or duties) with respect to functions and duties that may be performed by Member or by it, shall perform, or cause to be performed, all processing and operational functions under this Agreement for Carrier and interact with Carrier with respect to the same, including the remittance to Carrier of funds received from the Card Associations, if permitted by Operating Regulations, except that Member shall settle all Applicable Transactions with the Applicable Card Associations. Any requests or notices made by Carrier, all Sales Records and Credit Records to be submitted by it, and all reports, materials, information or notices to be provided by it, shall be sent, submitted or provided by Carrier to Servicer in satisfaction of any requirement to provide the same to Servicer and Member and shall not be sent, submitted or provided to Member unless Servicer otherwise instructs Carrier in writing. Unless Servicer otherwise agrees, Servicer, if permitted by Operating Regulations and in compliance with applicable requirements of law, for itself and on behalf of Member, will retain and hold any Deposit amount and make any requests for or retain additional funds, including Reserved Funds, all as contemplated by the Exposure Protection Schedule and shall have the right to exercise all rights and remedies of Servicer and/or Member under this Agreement. Servicer shall have all rights and benefits of Member with respect to actions that may be taken by Member that are taken by Servicer. Carrier may rely on any agreements, consents, waivers and actions of Servicer as if the same were performed by Member.

Section 12. Entirety . This Agreement (including the MTOS, the Fee Schedule and the Exposure Protection Schedule attached to this Signatory Agreement) constitutes the entire understanding and agreement among the Parties with respect to the subject matter herein

 

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contained, and there are no other agreements, representations, warranties or understanding, oral or written, expressed or implied, that are not merged herein and superseded hereby. This Agreement shall not be amended, supplemented, modified or changed in any manner, except as provided in writing and signed by the Parties hereto. In the event of conflict of any term between the documents, the order of control shall be: Exposure Protection Schedule, this Agreement, MTOS, and Fee Schedule.

Section 13. Governing Law . This Agreement and any matter arising from or in connection with it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Section 14. Waiver of Jury Trial . EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO IRREVOCABLY WAIVES TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

Section 15. Counterparts; Facsimile . The Agreement and any and all related documents may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which, when so executed, then delivered or transmitted by facsimile, shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which taken together shall constitute but one and the same instrument. In particular, the Agreement and any and all related documents may be executed by facsimile, and signatures on a facsimile copy hereof shall be deemed authorized original signatures.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed and attested to by their duly authorized officers as of the day and year written.

CARRIER:

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.

 

By (Print Name):   Holly Nelson
Signature:  

/s/ Holly Nelson

Title:   SVP & Chief Financial Officer
Date:   November 5, 2009
MEMBER and SERVICER:
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By (Print Name):   Brett L. Turner
Signature:  

/s/ Brett L. Turner

Title:   Its Authorized Representative
Date:   November 6, 2009

 

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Value Added Services Schedule

None

 

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EXPOSURE PROTECTION SCHEDULE

 

 

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EXPOSURE PROTECTION SCHEDULE

This Exposure Protection Schedule is to the Signatory Agreement dated as of November 5, 2009 by and among Carrier, Member and Servicer (together with the Master Terms of Service incorporated therein and all Schedules, Exhibits and other attachments to the Signatory Agreement and the Master Terms of Service, this or the “Agreement”).

 

1. Certain Definitions.

All terms not otherwise defined herein that are capitalized and used herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Agreement. References to Sections in “this Agreement” or “the Agreement” mean any such Section in the MTOS. As used in this Exposure Protection Schedule, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

Aggregate Protection – The sum of (i) the Deposit, (ii) the amount remaining to be drawn upon any valid and outstanding Letter of Credit, and (iii) the proceeds of any previous draw on a Letter of Credit held by Servicer or Member and not applied to any Obligations or credited to the Deposit.

Carrier’s Rights – Any and all rights that Carrier has or may at any time acquire in any Sales Records or any Deposit amount or any right to payment under the Agreement, or from any third parties as a result of any Sales Records or Card sales arising under or relating to the Agreement.

Deposit – The aggregate of (a) Reserved Funds and (b) any cash remitted and pledged by Carrier to Member or Servicer or any other Secured Party pursuant to or in connection with the Agreement to secure the Obligations hereunder, and all additions to such aggregate made from time to time and all monies, securities, investments and instruments purchased therewith and all interest, profits and/or dividends accruing thereon and proceeds thereof. Separate Deposits may be maintained in the event there are multiple currencies, in such currencies.

Gross Exposure – As defined in Section 8 of this Exposure Protection Schedule.

Letter of Credit – One or more valid and outstanding irrevocable standby letters of credit that are (i) issued for the benefit of all Secured Parties, (ii) in form and substance acceptable to Servicer, as determined by Servicer in its sole discretion, (iii) issued by a financial institution acceptable to Servicer, as determined by Servicer in its sole discretion and (iv) expressly accepted by Servicer or Member, as agent for all Secured Parties.

Lien – Any mortgage, pledge, security interest, encumbrance, lien, hypothec or charge of any kind (including any agreement to provide any of the foregoing), any conditional sale or other title retention agreement or any lease in the nature thereof, or any filing or agreement to file a financing statement as debtor on any property leased to any Person under a lease which is not in the nature of a conditional sale or title retention agreement.

 

 

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Methodology – As defined in Section 3 of this Exposure Protection Schedule.

Obligations – All of Carrier’s obligations under the Agreement and any Other Signatory Agreements whether now existing or hereafter arising, whether now existing or hereafter arising (including any of the foregoing obligations that arise prior to or after any Insolvency Event and any obligations arising pursuant to this Exposure Protection Schedule).

Other Signatory Agreement – Any agreement (other than the Agreement), executed by at least Carrier and Servicer or one of its affiliates, which substantially incorporates the MTOS.

Required Amount – The amount of *****

Secured Parties – Any of (i) Servicer, Member, and each Association Obligor under the Signatory Agreement and (ii) those entities having any of the same designations or acting in the same capacity under any Other Signatory Agreement.

 

2. Exposure Protection

 

  (a) Upon commencement of the Agreement, Member or Servicer may retain and hold all funds paid to Member by a Card Association on account of Sales Records submitted by Carrier to Servicer or Member as Reserved Funds until the amount of the Aggregate Protection equals the Required Amount, as determined in accordance with Sections 3 and 8 of this Exposure Protection Schedule. In lieu of retaining Reserved Funds, or in addition to retaining and holding Reserved Funds, Member or Servicer, in its sole discretion, may demand that Carrier, and Carrier shall upon such demand, remit to Servicer within five (5) business days (“Business Days”) of Servicer’s demand immediately available funds to hold as the Deposit in an amount that when added to amounts (if any) retained and held by or on behalf of Member or Servicer as the Deposit causes the amount of the Aggregate Protection to equal the Required Amount. The Deposit amount shall be subject to adjustment as provided in Section 3 of this Exposure Protection Schedule. Member, Servicer or any Secured Party will hold the Deposit as security for the due and punctual payment of and performance by Carrier of the Obligations. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, in no event shall Member and/or Servicer retain and hold funds under this Agreement where the amount of the Aggregate Protection exceeds the Required Amount.

 

 

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  (b) To the extent Carrier has or may at any time acquire any rights in Carrier’s Rights, Carrier grants to each of Servicer, Member, and all other Secured Parties a Lien on the Deposit and all other Carrier’s Rights to secure the payment and performance by Carrier of all Obligations. Each Secured Party shall act as agent for all Secured Parties to the extent that any such Secured Party controls or possesses the Deposit or any collateral hereunder or is named as Secured Party on any filing, registration or recording. Carrier hereby acknowledges that notwithstanding the foregoing grant of a Lien, Reserved Funds represent only a future right to payment owed to Carrier under the Agreement, payment of which is subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement and to Carrier’s complete and irrevocable fulfillment of its obligations and duties under the Agreement and do not constitute funds of Carrier.

 

  (c) Carrier further agrees that during the term of the Agreement, Carrier shall not grant, or attempt to grant, to any other Person or suffer to exist in favor of any other Person any Lien or other interest in Carrier’s Rights (if any) or in any proceeds thereof unless any such Lien or other interest and the priority thereof are subject to a subordination agreement in favor of Member, Servicer and all other Secured Parties and satisfactory to Servicer.

 

  (d) Carrier hereby acknowledges that Member and Servicer dispute the existence of any interest of Carrier in any rights to payment from Cardholders or Card Issuers arising out of the Sales Records and further acknowledges that to the extent it may have an interest therein, such interest is subordinate to the interests of the Secured Parties and of any of their respective subrogees.

 

  (e) Carrier will do all acts and things, and will execute, endorse, deliver, file, register or record all instruments, statements, declarations or agreements (including pledges, assignments, security agreements, financing statements, continuation statements, etc.) requested by Servicer, in form reasonably satisfactory to Servicer, to establish, perfect, maintain and continue the perfection and priority of the security interest and hypothec of Secured Parties in all Carrier’s Rights and in all proceeds of the foregoing. Carrier hereby irrevocably appoints Servicer (and all persons, officers, employees or agents designated by Servicer), its agent and attorney-in-fact to do all such acts and things contemplated by this paragraph in the name of Carrier. Without limiting the foregoing, Carrier hereby authorizes Servicer to file one or more financing statements or continuation statements in respect hereof, and amendments thereto, relating to any part of the collateral described herein without the signature of Carrier. A carbon, photographic or other reproduction of the Agreement or of a financing statement shall be sufficient as a financing statement and may be filed in lieu of the original in any or all jurisdictions which accept such reproductions.

 

3. Adjustments to Deposit

 

  (a)

Servicer will use the Methodology described in Section 8 of this Exposure Protection Schedule (the “Methodology”) to calculate Gross Exposure each Business Day. Carrier acknowledges that Servicer has explained to it and it

 

 

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  understands Servicer’s Methodology for determining Gross Exposure and the amount of the Aggregate Protection and hereby agrees to be bound by such Methodology and the determinations made by Servicer as a result thereof. Among other things, Carrier understands that Gross Exposure includes the value of Travel Costs for goods or services sold to Cardholders who used their Cards to purchase such goods or services with respect to which Carrier has not yet provided such goods or services. Servicer and Carrier may change the Methodology by mutual agreement.

 

  (b) The amount of the Deposit shall be increased or decreased each Business Day, as appropriate, based on the Methodology so that the amount of the Aggregate Protection will at all times equal the Required Amount. Any necessary increases to the Deposit may be made, at Servicer’s sole discretion by Member or Servicer withholding as Reserved Funds an amount up to ***** of amounts otherwise payable to Carrier under Section 6.2 of the MTOS until the amount of the Aggregate Protection is at least equal to the Required Amount, or by federal wire transfer of immediately available funds from Carrier to an account designated by Servicer, on the first (1st) Business Day after Carrier’s receipt of notice from Servicer that an increase is required and the amount thereof. If the Servicer agrees to permit increases to the amount of the Deposit by wire transfer and the funds required to increase the amount of the Deposit so that the Aggregate Protection is equal to the Required Amount are not transferred to Servicer as required by this Section 3, Member or Servicer may immediately withhold on a daily basis as Reserved Funds an amount up to ***** of amounts otherwise payable to Carrier under Section 6.2 of the MTOS until the amount of the Aggregate Protection at least equals the Required Amount. Member or Servicer shall remit to Carrier from the Deposit the amount necessary to reduce the amount of the Aggregate Protection to equal the Required Amount on each Business Day in accordance with Section 6.2 of the MTOS.

 

  (c) The amount of the Deposit to be maintained hereunder may be reduced in accordance with Section 9 of this Exposure Protection Schedule pursuant to which Servicer accepts Letter of Credit in lieu of all or a portion of the Deposit so long as the Aggregate Protection equals the Required Amount.

 

  (d) If an event or series of events occurs that can reasonably be determined to have a materially positive effect on Carrier’s present and prospective financial condition, then at any time after six months after the Effective Date, Carrier may once each quarter submit a written request to Servicer to review the Required Amount for consideration of a reduction in the percentage of Gross Exposure required to be maintained as the amount of the Aggregate Protection (a “Modification Request”). Servicer shall review the Modification Request and information presented by Carrier and attempt to respond to such request within thirty (30) days. Any determination of whether to agree to the Modification Request shall be made in the sole discretion of Servicer.

 

 

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4. Control of Deposit

Carrier acknowledges that (i) funds remitted to Member or Servicer by Carrier and (ii) funds paid by Card Associations and held by Member, Servicer or any Secured Party as the Deposit may be commingled with other funds of Member, Servicer or such Secured Party, and further acknowledges that all such funds, and any investment of funds shall be in the name and control of Member, Servicer or such Secured Party, and Carrier shall have no interest in any securities, instruments or other contracts or any interest, dividends or other earnings accruing thereon or in connection therewith. It is the understanding of the Parties that, notwithstanding any other provision of the Agreement to the contrary, (a) the sole obligation of Member or Servicer with respect to the Deposit shall be the obligation to pay to Carrier amounts equal to the amounts attributable to Travel Costs with respect to which Carrier has provided goods or services net of any Obligations owed Carrier to any Secured Party, (b) such obligation to make payment to Carrier is at all times subject to the terms of the Agreement, and (c) such payment shall only be due and payable upon complete and irrevocable fulfillment by Carrier of all of its obligations and duties under the Agreement.

 

5. Investment

To the extent permitted by applicable law or regulation, all amounts held as the Deposit will be deemed to earn a yield equal to the Applicable Rate. The amount so earned shall be credited to the Deposit on a monthly basis.

 

6. Right of Offset; Recoupment; Application

At any time that an amount is due Member, Servicer or any other Secured Party from Carrier, and Member, Servicer or such other Secured Party does not obtain payment of such amount due as provided in the Agreement, Member or Servicer (each on behalf of itself and any other Secured Party) shall have the right to apply, recoup or set off any amounts otherwise owed by Member, Servicer or any other Secured Party to Carrier hereunder, including, without limitation, any amounts attributable to the Deposit, to the amount owed by Carrier. Servicer may exercise any such right for its benefit or the benefit of Member or any other Secured Party. Where any application, recoupment or set off requires the conversion of one currency into another, Servicer or Member shall be entitled to effect such conversion in accordance with its prevailing practice and Carrier shall bear all exchange risks, losses, commissions and other bank charges which may thereafter arise.

 

 

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7. Retention of Deposit After Cessation

Notwithstanding any other provision of the Agreement to the contrary, during the period not to exceed ***** from the earlier of termination of this Agreement or the date upon which Carrier permanently ceases flight operations, Member and Servicer may retain the Deposit and Letters of Credit until such time as the Servicer determines that Carrier has no further Obligations or potential Obligations, without any obligation to remit funds to Carrier until such time (provided, however, the Deposit shall not exceed Gross Exposure at any time). During any such period, Carrier may substitute cash collateral in lieu of any Letter of Credit that may be posted, provided that any such substitution is undertaken in a manner that does not expose Member or Servicer to liability for a preferential transfer under 11 U.S.C. §547.

 

8. Methodology

“Gross Exposure” shall be calculated by the Servicer on a daily basis as follows:

 

  (a) Servicer will maintain ***** with respect to flights of Carrier. ***** will update ***** on a daily basis.

 

  (b) Member’s and Servicer’s risk exposure under the Agreement with respect to Travel Costs, exclusive of ***** will be determined electronically by analyzing all *****

 

  (c) Servicer will electronically sort ***** and will cumulate *****

 

  (d) Servicer will calculate the amount of ***** by *****

 

  (e) After ***** an amount (the “Primary Exposure”) will be calculated by *****

 

  (f) In addition, the amount of potential liability of Member and Servicer from unused flight coupons from the date of first departure until all such flight coupons are used (the “Secondary Exposure”) is equal to *****

 

  (g) The sum equal to ***** will constitute “Gross Exposure”. In calculating Gross Exposure, Servicer shall *****

 

9. Standby Letter of Credit

 

  (a)

The amount of the Aggregate Protection which Servicer or Member may maintain pursuant to this Exposure Protection Schedule shall include the sum of (a) the amount remaining to be drawn upon any valid and outstanding Letter of Credit, in lieu of maintaining the amount of the Deposit in an amount equal to the Required Amount and (b) the proceeds of any previous draw on a Letter of Credit held by Servicer or Member and not applied. Any such letter of credit shall be in form and substance acceptable to Servicer and issued by a financial institution

 

 

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  acceptable to Servicer, as determined by Servicer in its sole discretion. Notwithstanding any initial acceptance of a Letter of Credit, Servicer reserves the right at any time to either (i) demand delivery of a substitute Letter of Credit issued by different institution or (ii) withhold as Reserved Funds amounts necessary so that the Deposit equals the Required Amount if, in Servicer’s sole discretion, it determines that it cannot or will not continue to accept non-payment risk from the institution obligated on a Letter of Credit previously delivered to Servicer. At such time as the Servicer may no longer draw on a Letter of Credit, Servicer may require that the Deposit equal the Required Amount.

 

  (b) At any time that (i) Net Activity under Section 6.2 of the MTOS is negative or (ii) any event gives rise to Member’s or Servicer’s right under this Agreement to make demand on Carrier for payment to Member or Servicer, in either case after (A) application of all amounts held as part of the Deposit (other than with respect to, or cash proceeds of any drawing under, the letter of credit) so long as such application is not stayed due to an Insolvency Event and (B) application of all amounts that would otherwise be payable to Carrier from Member or Servicer under the Agreement on such date, if any, then Servicer, at its option, may draw on any Letter of Credit issued for Servicer’s benefit (for itself and as agent for any other Secured Party) with respect to the Agreement in an amount that does not exceed the sum of (i) such negative Net Activity or the amount Member or Servicer has a right to demand that the Carrier pay Member or Servicer on such date plus (ii) all amounts that are expected to become due to Member and Servicer during the next one month period on the same basis. Servicer will endeavor to give Carrier notice of each draw it intends to make on a Letter of Credit, but the failure to give such notice shall not impair the right of the Servicer to make a draw on a Letter of Credit.

 

  (c) In addition to Servicer’s rights as set forth above in Section 9(b) and notwithstanding any of the limitations contained in Section 9(b), Servicer, at its option, may draw (in one or more draws) up to the full amount remaining undrawn on a Letter of Credit upon the occurrence of any one or more of the following events or as otherwise provided below: (a) the occurrence of an Insolvency Event; (b) receipt by Servicer or Member of notification from the issuer of the Letter of Credit that such issuer has elected not to renew the Letter of Credit; (c) notification of termination of the Agreement by either party; (d) a substantial number of the scheduled flights of Carrier fail to operate on any particular day or (e) Servicer, in its sole discretion, determines that it cannot or will not continue to accept non-payment risk from the institution obligated on a Letter of Credit previously delivered to Servicer. In addition, Servicer may draw upon a Letter of Credit pursuant to any other condition for draw provided in the Letter of Credit, and, in any event, on or after the thirtieth day prior to expiration of the Letter of Credit. No failure to draw, or delay in making a draw, on a Letter of Credit shall impair Servicer’s right to draw thereon at a later time.

 

 

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  (d) Carrier acknowledges that it has no interest in any proceeds of any draw on any Letter of Credit issued for the benefit of Servicer, Member or any Secured Party and that upon any draw on any Letter of Credit, Servicer shall be entitled to hold the proceeds thereof for payment of the Obligations under the Agreement and apply such proceeds in payment thereof as and when Servicer deems appropriate subject to the terms herein. Servicer shall have no obligation to remit to any person or entity any excess proceeds of any draw on the Letter of Credit until expiration of the period specified in Section 7 of this Exposure Protection Schedule. In the event of any dispute between Carrier and the issuer of such letter of credit or any subrogee thereof, or any other person or entity with respect to entitlement to any proceeds of the letter of credit, Servicer may retain all such proceeds until any determination by a court of competent jurisdiction, subject to Servicer’s right to retain and apply proceeds in payment of the Obligations. In the event that Servicer draws on a Letter of Credit and holds the proceeds thereof at a time when Carrier is conducting normal flight operations, Servicer, at its option, may include such proceeds in its calculation of coverage for Gross Exposure and make remittances to Carrier in accordance with Section 3 of this Exposure Protection Schedule as if the proceeds were part of the Deposit. Carrier further agrees that at Servicer’s option, any excess proceeds of a Letter of Credit, as determined by Servicer in good faith after taking into account all obligations of the Carrier to the Secured Parties, may be remitted to the issuer of a Letter of Credit, or if the issuer has been reimbursed in full for all amounts owed to it on account of the draw on the Letter of Credit, to the account party thereof.

 

 

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MASTER TERMS OF SERVICE

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

SECTION 1.   DEFINITIONS      1   
SECTION 2.   RULES AND REGULATIONS      7   
SECTION 3.   HONORING CARDS      8   
SECTION 4.   CARDHOLDER ACCOUNT INFORMATION; SECURITY PROGRAM COMPLIANCE      13   
SECTION 5.   RETURNED UNUSED TRAVEL COSTS; CREDIT ADJUSTMENT      14   
SECTION 6.   SUBMISSION OF ELECTRONIC SALES RECORDS AND ELECTRONIC CREDIT RECORDS      15   
SECTION 7.   ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION      17   
SECTION 8.   CHARGEBACKS      18   
SECTION 9.   REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES      19   
SECTION 10.   SERVICE MARKS AND TRADEMARKS      21   
SECTION 11.   AUDIT      22   
SECTION 12.   DISPUTES WITH CARDHOLDERS      22   
SECTION 13.   ASSIGNMENT; DELEGATION OF DUTIES      22   
SECTION 14.   INDEMNIFICATION; LIMIT ON LIABILITY      23   
SECTION 15.   TERMINATION AND WAIVER      24   
SECTION 16.   NOTICES      26   
SECTION 17.   RULES AND REGULATIONS; APPLICABLE LAW      26   
SECTION 18.   REIMBURSEMENT BY CARRIER      26   
SECTION 19.   COST AND EXPENSES      27   
SECTION 20.   ASSISTANCE      27   
SECTION 21.   REPORTING      27   
SECTION 22.   GENERAL      29   
SECTION 23.   REMEDIES CUMULATIVE      29   

 

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SECTION 24.   CONFIDENTIALITY      29   
SECTION 25.   FORCE MAJEURE      31   
SECTION 26.   ASSOCIATION OBLIGOR      31   
SECTION 27.   JUDGMENT CURRENCY      31   
SECTION 28.   WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY      32   
Exhibits and Schedules   

Exhibit A

  Payment Days   

 

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MASTER TERMS OF SERVICE

PREAMBLE

Carrier (as such capitalized terms and other capitalized terms used in this preamble are defined below), a certified air carrier engaged in the transportation of passengers by air, desires to make available to its customers a convenient means of purchasing air transportation through the use of Cards. These Master Terms of Service (“ MTOS ”) and the other terms of the Agreement govern Carrier’s receipt of Card processing services.

SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS.

1.1 For the purpose of this Agreement, the terms below shall have the following meanings:

Affiliate – With respect to any Party, any Person that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control with such Party. The term control (including the terms “controlled by” and “under common control with”) means the possession, directly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of the Person in question.

Agent – A business organization duly licensed (if so required) and authorized to perform functions of a travel agent who is not an employee of Carrier and who has been duly designated, appointed and authorized by Carrier to act as a travel agent on behalf of Carrier.

Agreement – The Signatory Agreement among Carrier, Servicer and Member providing for the processing of Card Transactions that incorporates the MTOS and all schedules and exhibits attached thereto or attached to the MTOS. Each reference to “the Agreement” or “this Agreement” contained herein shall constitute a reference to, collectively, (a) the applicable Signatory Agreement, (b) each schedule or exhibit attached to such Signatory Agreement, and (c) the MTOS and each schedule or exhibit attached to the MTOS.

Applicable Country – Any country in which Card Transactions are being transacted pursuant to and as permitted by this Agreement, as identified in the Signatory Agreement.

Applicable Rate – The Applicable Rate (using a 365-day year) shall be determined in accordance with the following chart for each Settlement Currency:

 

Settlement Currency

   Applicable Rate  
U.S. Dollars      *****   

 

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Association Obligor – Any Person (other than Carrier) (i) directly liable (a “Direct Obligor”) for obligations owed to any Card Association on account of Sales Records submitted to a Card Association hereunder (for example, Chargebacks and Card Association fines and assessments), or (ii) indirectly liable to any Card Association on account of Sales Records submitted to a Card Association hereunder through an indemnity given to a Direct Obligor or a guarantee of payment of any such indemnity obligation to a Direct Obligor (an “Indirect Obligation”).

Authorization – The process whereby Carrier requests permission for the Card to be used for a particular Transaction.

AVS – Address verification service.

Billing Settlement Processor – A bank settlement plan or similar entity that aggregates Card Transactions for such regions or Applicable Countries as the Parties may mutually agree and submits Card Transactions on behalf of Carrier.

Business Day – With respect to Transactions submitted to Member or Servicer, any weekday, Monday through Friday, except when any such day is a legal holiday recognized by Member or Servicer.

Card – Any credit or debit card bearing the service mark of a Card Association or other evidence of an account, including an account number, issued under the auspices of a Card Association.

Card Associations – The Applicable Card Association(s) as defined in the Signatory Agreement.

Card Issuer – Any bank or financial institution that is a member of a Card Association and issues a Card.

Cardholder – Any person authorized to use a Card by the Card Issuer.

Cardholder Account Information – As defined in Section 4.1.

Carrier – The merchant that is Party to the Signatory Agreement.

Carrier’s Rights – As defined in the Exposure Protection Schedule.

Carrier Website – The website Carrier has established or may establish from time to time for the purpose of selling goods and services in the Applicable Countries.

Chargeback – Any amount claimed from or not paid to Member, Servicer or any other Association Obligor or a refusal or reversal of any payment by a Card Issuer in relation to a Card Transaction for any reason stipulated in the Operating Regulations or any amount claimed from Carrier by Member or Servicer in relation to a Card Transaction as stipulated in the Operating Regulations, or, if the context so requires, the act of returning a previously processed Card Transaction or of asserting a claim for payment.

 

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Commencement Date – As defined in the Signatory Agreement.

CNP Transactions – A Card Transaction which is accepted and processed where the Cardholder is not present or the Card is not provided physically to Carrier at the time the Transaction occurs (for example, internet, mail order or telephone order).

Credit Record – A record, whether paper or electronic, approved by Member or Servicer, which is used to evidence a refund or adjustment of a purchase made through the use of a Card, and which will be credited to a Cardholder account.

Deposit – The aggregate of (a) Reserved Funds and (b) any cash remitted and pledged by Carrier to Member, Servicer or any other Secured Party pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement to secure the Obligations hereunder, and obligations under any Other Signatory Agreements that incorporate the MTOS (if so provided in the applicable Exposure Protection Schedule), and all additions to such aggregate made from time to time and all monies, securities, investments and instruments purchased therewith and all interest, profits or dividends accruing thereon and proceeds thereof. In the event that Transactions are settled in multiple currencies, Member or Servicer may require separate Deposits in such currencies.

Effective Date – The date set forth as the “Effective Date” in the Signatory Agreement that is part of this Agreement.

Electronic Credit Record – An electronic Credit Record.

Electronic Data Capture or “EDC” – Any means by which payment information (e.g. Electronic Sales Record or Electronic Credit Record) is transmitted electronically to Servicer for processing.

Electronic Record – An Electronic Credit Record or an Electronic Sales Record.

Electronic Sales Record – An electronic Sales Record.

Exposure Protection Schedule – The “Exposure Protection Schedule” attached to the Signatory Agreement that is part of this Agreement.

Fee Schedule – The “Fee Schedule” attached to the Signatory Agreement that is part of this Agreement.

Insolvency Event – (i) The commencement of any bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium, liquidation, judicial reorganization proceeding, dissolution, arrangement, or proceeding under any creditors’ rights law or other similar proceeding by or against Carrier, (ii) any application for, consent by Carrier, or acquiescence by Carrier in, the appointment of any trustee, receiver, or other custodian for Carrier or a substantial part of its property, (iii) any appointment of a trustee, receiver or other custodian for Carrier or a substantial part of its property, or (iv) any assignment by Carrier for the benefit of creditors.

 

 

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ISP – An internet service provider.

Judgment Currency – As defined in Section 27.

MasterCard – MasterCard International Incorporated.

Member – The financial institution (or, to the extent allowed by Operating Regulations, a subsidiary or Affiliate of a financial institution) designated as Member in the Signatory Agreement.

Member and/or Servicer Insolvency Event – (i) The commencement of any bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium, liquidation, judicial reorganization proceeding, dissolution, arrangement, or proceeding under any creditors’ rights law or other similar proceeding by or against Member and/or Servicer, (ii) any application for, consent by Member and/or Servicer, or acquiescence by Member and/or Servicer in, the appointment of any trustee, receiver, or other custodian for Member and/or Servicer or a substantial part of its property, (iii) any appointment of a trustee, receiver or other custodian for Member and/or Servicer or a substantial part of its property, or (iv) any assignment by Member and/or Servicer for the benefit of creditors.

Net Activity – For any day on which funds are to be remitted to Carrier under Section 6.2 hereof with respect to Transactions to be settled in the same currency, the net aggregate amount of (i) the aggregate amount of the Sales Records submitted to Servicer prior to such date of remittance of funds that are to be settled to Carrier in the same currency, plus (ii) adjustments in favor of Carrier in the same currency, minus (iii) outstanding Credit Records, Chargebacks to Carrier for which Servicer or Member has not been reimbursed, adjustments in favor of Servicer or Member and reimbursements to Servicer or Member with respect to Sales Records in the same currency, minus (iv) fees owed to Servicer or Member and the processing fees set out in the Fee Schedule and any other obligations of Carrier to Servicer or Member arising under this Agreement, minus *****.

Obligations – As defined in the Exposure Protection Schedule.

Operating Regulations – The operating regulations of a Card Association as amended or supplemented from time to time.

Other Signatory Agreements – As defined in the Exposure Protection Schedule.

Parties – As defined in the Signatory Agreement.

PCI – Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard, including any amendments thereto or replacements thereof.

 

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Person – Any natural person, corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, firm, association, trust, unincorporated organization, government or governmental agency or political subdivision or any other entity, whether acting in an individual, fiduciary or other capacity.

POS Device – A Terminal or other point-of-sale device at a Carrier location that conforms with the requirements established from time to time by Servicer and the applicable Card Association.

Processing Date – Any date on which Servicer processes a Card Transaction using its merchant processing system.

Relevant Authorities – Any governmental or other agencies or any regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over, or otherwise material to, the business, assets, or operations of Carrier.

Reserved Funds – All funds paid by a Card Association on account of Sales Records submitted to Member or Servicer by Carrier pursuant to this Agreement and held by Member or Servicer pursuant to the provisions of the Exposure Protection Schedule.

Retained Documents – As defined in Section 7.2.

Sales Record – A record, whether paper or electronic, which is used to evidence Travel Costs purchased by a Cardholder through the use of a Card.

Secured Party – As defined in the Exposure Protection Schedule.

Servicer – The entity designated as “Servicer” in the Signatory Agreement.

Settlement Account – A deposit account at a financial institution designated by Carrier as the account to be debited or credited, as applicable, for Net Activity.

Settlement File – The settlement file summarizing Travel Costs and Transactions submitted by Carrier by electronic transmission to Servicer or Member in such form or format as the Parties may agree.

Signatory Agreement – The “Signatory Agreement” that identifies “Member” and “Servicer” by name, is signed by each of them and by Carrier, and incorporates the MTOS.

Terms and Conditions of Sale – As defined in Section 3.14(b).

Terminal – A point-of-transaction terminal that conforms with the requirements established from time to time by Servicer and the applicable Card Association capable of (i) reading the account number encoded on the magnetic stripe, (ii) comparing the last four digits of the encoded account number to the manually key-entered last four digits of the embossed account number, and (iii) transmitting the full, unaltered contents of the magnetic stripe in the Authorization message.

 

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Third-Party Terminal – A terminal, other point-of-sale device, or software provided to Carrier by any entity other than Servicer or an authorized designee of Servicer.

Transaction – The purchase by, or refund to, a Cardholder, using a Card for any goods or services provided by Carrier pursuant to this Agreement in the Applicable Countries.

Transaction Date – The actual date on which the Cardholder purchases goods or services with a Card, or on which a Credit Record is issued from Carrier through use of a Card.

Travel Costs – Any one, or any combination of, the following items:

(a) the purchase of a ticket for air travel for travel along any of Carrier’s routes;

(b) the purchase of a ticket for air travel over the lines of other carriers;

(c) the payment of airport taxes, fees and surcharges in connection with the purchase of any item specified in this section;

(d) the payment of excess baggage and other baggage charges;

(e) the purchase of air freight and air cargo services offered by Carrier;

(f) the purchase of small package delivery services offered by Carrier;

(g) the purchase of travel services (including accommodation) on tours sold by or through Carrier in conjunction with the furnishing of air travel;

(h) the purchase of air travel for pets on Carrier’s flights;

(i) the payment of dues associated with Carrier’s airport or other club system;

(j) the purchase of goods and services sold and delivered on, or in association with, Carrier’s flights; and

(k) the purchase of goods sold via direct mail catalog or by direct mail by Carrier.

Travel Costs shall also mean such other goods or services as Carrier and Servicer may agree to include in writing. Travel Costs shall not include charter services.

 

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Value Added Services – Any product or service provided by a third party unaffiliated with Servicer to assist Carrier in processing Card Transactions, including internet payment gateways, integrated Terminals, global distribution systems, inventory management and accounting tools, loyalty programs, fraud prevention programs, and any other product or service that participates, directly or indirectly, in the flow of Card Transaction data.

Value Added Services Schedule – The Value Added Services Schedule attached to the Signatory Agreement.

1.2 In the Agreement unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) Any reference to a statute, statutory instrument, regulation or order shall be construed as a reference to such statute, statutory instrument, regulation or order as amended or re-enacted from time to time.

(b) The words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar impact when used in the Agreement shall refer to the Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of the Agreement. References to Sections, Schedules and like references are to the Agreement unless otherwise expressly provided. The words “include,” “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation.” Unless the context in which used herein otherwise clearly requires “or” has the inclusive meaning represented by the phase “and/or.”

SECTION 2. RULES AND REGULATIONS.

2.1 Carrier, Member and Servicer each acknowledge that the respective systems of the Card Associations are governed by their respective Operating Regulations and that all Transactions hereunder are subject to such Operating Regulations, as applicable, as the same may be amended from time to time. To the extent there is a conflict between applicable Operating Regulations and the terms of this Agreement, the Operating Regulations shall control. To the extent there is a conflict between applicable law and applicable Operating Regulations, the applicable law shall control. For purposes of the foregoing, a conflict shall be deemed to exist only if (i) compliance with the terms of this Agreement is impossible without a breach of the applicable Operating Regulations or (ii) compliance with the applicable Operating Regulations is impossible without a breach of applicable law. Unless permitted by the applicable Operating Regulations, Carrier shall not establish minimum or maximum Transaction amounts as a condition for honoring Cards.

2.2 Carrier, Member and Servicer each shall be responsible for any liability arising out of or related to their own failure to observe, perform or otherwise comply with the applicable provisions of the Operating Regulations. Carrier agrees that it shall be responsible for any fees, charges, fines, penalties or other assessments of that Member or Servicer is required to pay a Card Association as a consequence of Carrier’s failure to comply with the applicable Operating Regulations. Member and Servicer agree that each shall be responsible for any fees, charges, fines, penalties or other assessments of that Carrier is required to pay a Card Association as a consequence of Member’s or Servicer’s failure to comply with the applicable Operating Regulations.

 

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SECTION 3. HONORING CARDS.

3.1 In the case of Card Transactions transacted in U.S. dollars under the Signatory Agreement between Carrier and Member, Carrier may choose to accept (i) only the credit/business products of Visa and/or MasterCard; (ii) only the consumer debit/prepaid products of Visa and/or MasterCard; or (iii) both the credit/business products and consumer debit/prepaid products of Visa and/or MasterCard. Carrier must indicate in writing its decision to accept a limited category of products at the time of entry into this Agreement. If Carrier chooses to accept only one of the categories of products but later submits a Transaction outside of the selected category, Servicer and Member are not required to reject the Transaction and Carrier will be charged standard fees and expenses for that category of products. Further, if Carrier chooses a limited acceptance option, it must still honor all international cards presented for payment. If Carrier decides to implement a limited acceptance policy, it shall display appropriate signage to communicate that policy to Cardholders. Except as may be permitted by applicable local law and Operating Regulations, Carrier will not impose a surcharge for purchases made with the Card nor shall Carrier establish minimum or maximum transaction amounts as a condition for honoring Cards.

3.2 Carrier shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause all Agents to permit Cardholders to charge Travel Costs only in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement and in compliance with applicable Operating Regulations. Carrier shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause compliance by Agents with all of the terms and conditions of the Agreement to be performed by Carrier or Agents. Notwithstanding any such commercially reasonable efforts by Carrier, Carrier shall be responsible for: (i) any failure by any Agent in performing the applicable provisions of the Agreement; and (ii) the settlement of Sales Records and Credit Records completed by Agents.

3.3 Before honoring a Card, Carrier shall do the following to determine whether the Card is valid: (a) where possible, examine the format of each Card presented in connection with a purchase for authenticity and confirm, by checking the effective date and the expiration date as stated on the face of the Card, that the Card has become effective and has not expired; and (b) obtain Authorization. Neither Carrier nor any Agent shall impose a requirement on Cardholders to provide any personal information such as a home or business telephone number, home or business address, driver’s license number, or a photocopy of a driver’s license as a condition for honoring Cards unless such information is required or permitted under specific circumstances cited in the Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to Transactions that are not conducted face-to-face, Carrier may request from a Cardholder the information necessary to complete an address verification service request. Neither Carrier nor any Agent shall make a photocopy of a Card under any circumstances, nor shall a Cardholder be required to provide a photocopy of the Card as a condition for honoring the Card. Neither Carrier nor any Agent shall require a Cardholder, as a condition for honoring the Card, to sign a statement that in any way waives the Cardholder’s rights to dispute the Transaction. Carrier may require passengers to present personal information, including a driver’s license, passport, or other picture identification, for purposes of complying with Carrier’s policy or applicable law.

 

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3.4 (a) Carrier or Agent shall obtain Authorization for the total amount of the Travel Costs before completing any Card sales Transaction (which in the case of Transactions involving paper submissions pursuant to Section 6.2(d) may require telephone Authorization). Such Authorization may be provided by any third party provider acceptable to Servicer. Authorization verifies that the Card number is valid, the Card has not been reported lost or stolen at the time of the Card sales Transaction, and confirms that the amount of credit or funds requested for the Card sales Transaction is available. Carrier or Agent will follow any instructions received during Authorization. Upon receipt of Authorization, Carrier or Agent may consummate only the Card sales Transaction authorized and must note the Authorization code on the Sales Record. For all ticket by mail, telephone or internet Card sales, Carrier must obtain the Card expiration date and forward that date as part of the Authorization.

(b) Authorization does not: (i) guarantee Carrier final payment for a Card sales Transaction; (ii) guarantee that the Card sales Transaction will not be disputed later by the Cardholder as any Card sales Transaction is subject to Chargeback; or (iii) protect Carrier in the event of a Chargeback regarding unauthorized Card sales Transactions or disputes involving the quality of goods or services. Authorization will not waive any provision of the Agreement or otherwise validate a fraudulent sales Transaction or a sales Transaction involving the use of an expired Card.

(c) In a Card sales Transaction in which a Card is presented electronically, if Carrier’s Terminal is unable to read the magnetic stripe on the Card, Carrier must key-enter the Transaction into the POS Device for processing and obtain: (i) a physical imprint of the Card using a manual imprinter; and (ii) the Cardholder’s signature on the imprinted Sales Record.

3.5 Neither Carrier nor any Agent shall make any Card sale to any customer in any of the following circumstances (with the exception of ticket by mail, internet or telephone pursuant to Section 3.8 permitted by the Agreement and ticket by automated machine pursuant to Section 3.9 or purchased through other CNP Transactions): (a) a Card is not presented at the time of sale; (b) the signature on the Sales Record does not appear to correspond to the signature appearing in the signature panel on the reverse side of the Card, or the Cardholder does not resemble the person depicted in any picture which appears on the Card; (c) the signature panel on the Card is blank and is not signed in accordance with the procedures specified in Section 3.6; and (d) no Authorization is received. Any Carrier or Agent completing a Transaction under the conditions in this Section 3.5 shall be responsible for such Sales Record or Credit Record regardless of any Authorization.

3.6 If the signature panel of the Card is blank, in addition to requesting Authorization, Carrier or Agent must: (a) review positive identification to determine that the user is the Cardholder; (b) indicate such positive identification (including any serial number and expiration date) on the Sales Record; and (c) require that the Cardholder sign the signature panel of the Card prior to completing the Transaction. If a Cardholder presents a Card that bears an

 

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embossed “valid from” date and the Transaction Date is prior to the “valid from” date, Carrier or Agent shall not complete the Transaction. A card embossed with a “valid from” date in month/year format shall be considered valid on the first day of the embossed month and year. A card embossed with a “valid from” date in month/day/year format is considered valid on the embossed date

3.7 (a) Each Card sale shall be evidenced by a Sales Record. Each Sales Record shall be imprinted with the Card unless: (i) the Sales Record results from a Transaction involving Terminals which produce electronic Transaction records; (ii) the Card Transaction is a CNP Transaction; (iii) an imprinter is not available; or (iv) if for any other reason the Sales Record cannot be imprinted with a Card (if Authorization is obtained), including Card Transactions by mail, telephone or automated machine. If an imprinter is not available, the information on the Card and merchant plate shall be reproduced legibly on the Sales Record in sufficient detail to identify the parties to such sale. Such information shall include at least the date of sale, amount, Cardholder’s name and account number and Carrier’s name and place of business.

(b) Carrier shall include all items of Travel Costs purchased in a single Transaction in the total amount on a single Sales Record or Transaction record except for individual tickets issued to each passenger, when required by Carrier policy.

(c) Each Sales Record shall include on its face the items needed to complete the Settlement File required by the Servicer. Each Sales Record shall be signed by the Cardholder (except where the sale is made pursuant to CNP Transaction or automated machine transaction), which signature shall appear to be the same as the signature on the Card presented, as determined by Carrier or Agent. The Cardholder shall not be required to sign a Sales Record until the final Transaction amount is known and indicated in the “Total” column.

(d) Carrier shall not effect a Transaction for only part of the amount due on a single Sales Record except when the balance of the amount due is paid by the Cardholder at the time of sale in cash, by check, with another card or Card, or any combination thereof.

(e) If Carrier or Agent honors the Card, Carrier or Agent honoring the Card will deliver to the customer a true and completed copy of the Sales Record. The Card account number must be truncated on all Cardholder-activated copies of Sales Records. Truncated digits should be replaced with a fill character such as “x,” “*,” or “#,” and not with blank spaces or numeric characters. All POS Devices must suppress all but the last four digits of the Card account number and the entire expiration date on the Cardholder’s copy of the Electronic Sales Records generated from POS Devices (including Cardholder activated).

3.8 Carrier or Agent may enter into Card Transactions in accordance with Carrier’s or such Agent’s ticket by CNP Transaction program. In each such case, Carrier or Agent will complete the Sales Record (in accordance with Section 3.7) and include on the Sales Record the effective date and expiration date of the Card as obtained from the Cardholder together with

 

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words to reflect “mail order” or the letters “MO” or “telephone order” or the letters “TO,” or “internet order” or the letters “IO,” as appropriate. Carrier must obtain an Authorization code for all such Card Transactions. If a Carrier or Agent completes a Transaction without imprinting of the Card or using a Terminal, Carrier shall be deemed to warrant the true identity of the Cardholder as the authorized holder of such Card unless Carrier or Agent has obtained independent evidence of the Cardholder’s true identity and has noted such evidence on the applicable Sales Record.

3.9 In the case of sales of tickets by automated machine, such Transaction records must include at least the following information: (i) the account number; (ii) Carrier or Agent’s name; (iii) the automated machine’s location code or town, city, county, state or province; (iv) the amount of the Transaction in the applicable currency; and (v) the Transaction Date.

3.10 (a) Carrier or Agent may use POS Devices or other data capture services acceptable to Servicer to obtain Authorization and to capture Electronic Sales Record data to submit to a Card Association by reading data encoded on either tracks 1 or 2 on the magnetic stripe of Cards in accordance with Operating Regulations. POS Devices are prohibited from printing or displaying more information than that which is permitted by Operating Regulations and applicable laws and regulations.

(b) Whenever the embossed account number is not the same as the encoded account number, Carrier is required to: (i) decline the Transaction; (ii) attempt to retain the Card in accordance with Section 3.12 by reasonable and peaceful means; (iii) note the physical description of the Cardholder; (iv) notify Servicer; and (v) handle any recovered Card in accordance with the procedures specified in Section 3.12.

(c) When the embossed account number is the same as the encoded account number, Carrier must follow normal Authorization procedures as described in this Section 3.

3.11 Neither Carrier nor any Agent shall make a cash disbursement to any Cardholder with respect to a Card Transaction.

3.12 Carrier or Agent shall use commercially reasonable efforts to retain a Card by reasonable and peaceful means if: (a) Carrier is requested to do so in an Authorization response message; (b) if the four printed digits above the embossed account number on a Card do not match the first four embossed digits; or (c) if Carrier has reasonable grounds to believe a Card is counterfeit, fraudulent or stolen.

 

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3.13 Servicer will facilitate the reward process for recovered Cards. Recovered Cards must be sent to the address stated below:

Bank Card Center

Attn: Card Recovery

P. O. Box 6318

Fargo, ND 58125-6318

3.14 The following provisions govern CNP Transactions:

(a) Carrier acknowledges that in order to accept and process CNP Transactions, Carrier must (i) implement and adhere to security measures designed to ensure secure transmission of the data provided by the Cardholder in purchasing Travel Costs and effecting payment over the internet as required by the Operating Regulations and applicable requirements of law; (ii) where possible, verify the address of the Cardholder via AVS; (iii) at any time when Carrier participates in Verified by Visa or MasterCard Secure Code requirements, Carrier shall provide to Servicer the data elements included in such requirements; and (iv) ensure that, to the extent that the Carrier Website is hosted by an ISP, the ISP meets the minimum security measures and technology requirements.

(b) Carrier shall at all times during the term of this Agreement, display on Carrier Website clear terms and conditions and procedures (the “ Terms and Conditions of Sale ”). The Terms and Conditions of Sale shall give a complete and accurate description of the Travel Costs offered by Carrier. Carrier Website must include clear details of Carrier’s return policy, customer service, contact details (including mail/email/phone/fax), currency accepted, delivery policy and country of Carrier’s domicile for every nexus and operation of Carrier. Carrier shall also comply with all and any requirements or guidelines in respect of internet usage issued from time to time by all relevant Card Associations, together with the requirements of applicable laws and regulations.

(c) Carrier Website will clearly inform the Cardholder that the Cardholder is committing to payment before he or she selects the “Pay Now” button. Carrier Website will afford the Cardholder an unambiguous option to cancel the payment instruction at this stage.

(d) Carrier acknowledges that in certain jurisdictions it may be unlawful for Carrier to sell the Travel Costs and that neither Member nor Servicer can accept any liability for the consequences of Carrier trading in such jurisdictions.

(e) Carrier is prohibited from entering Cardholder details into a Terminal manually where those details have been provided to Carrier via the internet.

(f) Carrier shall promptly inform Servicer of every security breach, suspected fraudulent card(s) and suspicious activity on Carrier’s security system or through Carrier Website that may relate to Card Transactions.

(g) Neither Member nor Servicer shall in any way be liable for any claim in connection with any representations contained in Carrier Website, webpage(s), advertisement(s) or printed matter relating to Carrier’s products or services.

 

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(h) Carrier hereby acknowledges that CNP Transactions are in all cases at Carrier’s own risk. Carrier is fully liable for all Chargebacks, fines, assessments, penalties and losses related to CNP Transactions even where Carrier has complied with this Agreement and where the Transaction in question has been authorized. All communication costs related to CNP Transactions are Carrier’s responsibility. Carrier acknowledges that neither Member nor Servicer manages the CNP payment gateway or the telecommunication links and that it is Carrier’s responsibility to manage that link.

SECTION 4. CARDHOLDER ACCOUNT INFORMATION; SECURITY PROGRAM COMPLIANCE.

4.1 The Parties and each Agent shall treat all information relating to any Card, including Cardholder name and identification information and account number information in any form, imprinted Sales Records, carbon copies of imprinted Sales Records, mailing lists, tapes, or other media, obtained by reason of any Card Transaction or otherwise (“ Cardholder Account Information ”), as confidential information and shall protect such materials from disclosure to any third person, except as expressly permitted in this Agreement. The Parties shall at all times only store, process and use Cardholder information in accordance with the requirements of any applicable data processing laws and Operating Regulations. The Parties shall not, without the consent of the Cardholder, sell, purchase, provide or exchange Cardholder Account Information to or with any third person, other than

(a) Carrier’s agents (including Agents), employees and representatives, network providers or Card processors for the purpose of assisting Carrier in completing the Card Transaction;

(b) Member or Servicer’s employees and representatives and agents for the purpose of performing under this Agreement and in compliance with the Operating Regulations and applicable requirements of law;

(c) the applicable Card Association or Card Issuer in compliance with this Agreement and the Operating Regulations; or

(d) in accordance with applicable law.

4.2 All Value Added Services being provided to Carrier are set forth on the Value Added Services Schedule, and Carrier will disclose in writing to Servicer any new Value Added Services to be provided to Carrier after the Effective Date prior to using the same. All Value Added Services shall comply with all applicable requirements of law and the Operating Regulations, including PCI. Carrier will comply with the requirements of PCI and any modifications to, or replacements of PCI that may occur from time to time, be liable for the acts and omissions of each third party offering such Value Added Services and will be responsible for ensuring compliance by the third party offering such Value Added Services with all applicable requirements of law and Operating Regulations, including PCI. Carrier will indemnify and hold harmless Member and Servicer from and against any loss, cost, or expense incurred in connection with or by reason of Carrier’s use of any Value Added Services. No Member or

 

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Servicer will be responsible for the Value Added Services not provided by it nor shall Member or Servicer be responsible for any Card Transaction until it receives data for the Transaction in the format required by it and uses such data in connection with processing performed by it under the Agreement.

4.3 If Carrier uses Value Added Services for the purposes of data capture or authorization, Carrier agrees: (a) that the third party providing such services will be its agent in the delivery of Transactions to Servicer via a data processing system or network similar to Servicer’s; and (b) to assume full responsibility and liability for any failure of that third party to comply with applicable requirements of law and the Operating Regulations or this Agreement. No Member or Servicer will be responsible for any losses or additional fees incurred by Carrier as a result of any error by a third party agent or by a malfunction in a Third Party Terminal. No Member or Servicer is responsible for any Transaction until it receives data for the Transaction in the format required by it and Servicer or Member uses such data in connection with processing performed by it under the Agreement.

SECTION 5. RETURNED UNUSED TRAVEL COSTS; CREDIT ADJUSTMENT.

5.1 Carrier will maintain a fair and uniform policy for the return or exchange of tickets or other Travel Costs for credit adjustments. On the date Carrier accepts the return of unused tickets or other Travel Costs or otherwise allows an adjustment to the Travel Costs which were the subject of a previous Card sale, Carrier will date and otherwise properly complete a Credit Record and submit it to Member or Servicer for processing hereunder in accordance with the timeframes required by the Operating Regulations and applicable law.

5.2 Carrier will make no cash refunds in connection with such credit adjustments, except to the extent it may be required to effect a cash refund pursuant to the involuntary refund requirements of applicable laws, rules, regulations, or tariffs.

5.3 If a Cardholder disputes the receipt of the proper amount of the cash refund, Carrier shall, within the terms established in Section 8 for Chargebacks, furnish Servicer with such documentary evidence of such refund.

5.4 The submission of a Credit Record will not impair the right of Chargeback of Member or Servicer against Carrier in an amount not to exceed the excess of (a) the amount of the Sales Record over (b) the amount of the Credit Record submitted by Carrier.

5.5 A Carrier shall not accept monies from a Cardholder for the purpose of preparing and depositing a credit voucher that will effect a deposit to the Cardholder’s account. A Carrier shall not process a credit voucher without having completed a previous purchase Transaction with the same Cardholder.

 

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SECTION 6. SUBMISSION OF ELECTRONIC SALES RECORDS AND ELECTRONIC CREDIT RECORDS.

6.1 Carrier shall establish and maintain one Settlement Account for each currency permitted pursuant to this Agreement. Each Settlement Account shall be maintained in an office of the financial institution designated by Carrier which is acceptable to Servicer, and shall be subject to Servicer’s customary practices and procedures applicable to accounts of that nature and shall be subject to the terms of this Agreement. Carrier shall provide to Servicer all information necessary to facilitate remittance of funds to each Settlement Account. All settlements with respect to Card Transactions submitted in the currency of a given Applicable Country shall be denominated in the lawful currency or currencies specified in the Signatory Agreement that is part of this Agreement.

6.2 (a) Neither Carrier nor Agent may present for processing or entry to any Card Association, directly or indirectly, any Sales Record or Credit Record which was not originated as a result of a Transaction between the Cardholder and such Carrier.

(b) Neither Carrier nor Agent may deposit for entry to any Card Association, directly or indirectly, any Sales Record or Credit Record that it knows or should have known under the circumstances to be (i) fraudulent or (ii) not authorized by the Cardholder. With respect to this requirement, Carrier or an Agent shall be responsible for the actions of their respective employees and agents while acting in their employ or as agents.

(c) Neither Carrier nor Agent may present for processing or entry to any Card Association any Sales Record or Credit Record representing a Transaction all or part of which had been previously charged back to Servicer or Member (or an Association Obligor, if applicable) and subsequently returned to Carrier; provided, however, the foregoing shall not limit Carrier’s representment or other rights of Carrier to challenge a Chargeback in accordance with the applicable Operating Regulations. Carrier may, at its option, pursue payment from the customer outside the Card Association system. Should Carrier exercise this option and the Cardholder acknowledge the debt, and choose to pay the amount in full using its Card, Carrier may present a Sales Record in such amount to Servicer for processing.

(d) Carrier or Agent shall submit to Servicer for processing each Sales Record in accordance with the timeframes required by the applicable Operating Regulations. The method of billing for all Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records processed through any Billing Settlement Processor must be by electronic transmission and shall include itinerary records consisting of departure dates. If Carrier is unable to submit Sales Records and Credit Records originating at Carrier’s sales locations, including airport locations, ticket-by-mail centers, and other sales locations, by means of a summary electronically transmitted as provided in Sections 6.5 and 7.1, Carrier may submit such Sales Records and Credit Records to Servicer by means of a paper summary and detail thereof to Servicer’s designated processing center, or by means of a Terminal that generates an electronic transmission to Servicer’s designated Terminal processor.

(e) Member or Servicer will deposit, or cause to be deposited, on each Business Day, via federal wire transfer, in the case of U.S. dollar Transactions, and SWIFT, in the case of Canadian dollar Transactions, into the applicable Settlement Account for each applicable currency, an amount equal to the amount of Net Activity relating to such currency for each Business Day, subject to Servicer’s receipt of the incoming transmission of Sales Records and Credit Records by the time and on the day specified in Exhibit A .

 

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(f) At any time that the aggregate amount of Net Activity results in an amount due Member or Servicer, the aggregate amount due to each of them may be deducted, recouped or set off from amounts subsequently payable to Carrier under this Agreement on account of Sales Records irrespective of the currency in which payment to Carrier is to be made; provided , that , Member or Servicer may, at its option (i) require an immediate wire transfer from Carrier in the amount due, or (ii) apply, set off against or recoup from any Deposit amount maintained pursuant to this Agreement the amount due from Carrier under this Agreement. Carrier acknowledges that this Agreement is a “net payment agreement” and that the right of Member or Servicer to net out obligations due from Carrier under this Agreement from amounts payable to Carrier hereunder (including from or as represented by the Deposit amount) is a right of recoupment. Carrier further acknowledges that Member and Servicer have entered into each Agreement in reliance upon such right. In the event that one party to this Agreement (the “Defaulting Party”) does not pay, when due, an amount due to the other party to this Agreement, the Defaulting Party shall *****.

(g) In the event that Carrier is party to more than one Signatory Agreement that incorporates the MTOS, amounts owed by Carrier under a Signatory Agreement may be recovered by the Servicer or the Member under such Signatory Agreement from amounts due to Carrier under any Other Signatory Agreement, including amounts attributable to any Deposit. Carrier authorizes each Member and each Servicer under each Signatory Agreement to remit any amounts payable to Carrier under such Signatory Agreement to any Servicer under any Other Signatory Agreement to pay Carrier’s obligations to Member or Servicer thereunder.

(h) Amounts deposited in a Settlement Account or otherwise credited to Carrier (including, without limitation, amounts credited against Carrier’s obligations to Member or Servicer for fees, costs and expenses hereunder) in respect of any Sales Record pursuant to this Agreement and Carrier’s right to payment of Reserved Funds shall be provisional until the payment made to Member by the Card Association in respect of such Sales Record shall become final (i.e., all rights of Chargeback or other rights of the Cardholder or Card issuer to obtain reimbursement of such payment from Member shall have expired).

(i) Submissions and payment from any location must be handled in compliance with all applicable government laws, rules and regulations.

(j) The Signatory Agreement that is part of this Agreement may specify the location of the originating source of submission of any file.

6.3 Processing fees shall be as set forth in the Fee Schedule attached to the Signatory Agreement that is part of this Agreement.

 

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6.4 Servicer will provide Carrier with Transaction reports each Business Day that correspond to Net Activity for such Business Day and that will summarize sales, returns (refunds), Chargebacks, processing fees, and adjustments with adequate detail to allow Carrier to perform account reconciliation.

6.5 Carrier shall cause Agents to submit Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records to Servicer in the form of the Settlement File by electronic transmission as provided in Sections 6.2(d) and 7.1 through Carrier’s accounting office or the appropriate processing center of the area or Billing Settlement Processor of which Carrier is a member. Carrier or the appropriate processing center, as the case may be, shall submit the Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records to Servicer in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.

6.6 If Carrier utilizes Electronic Data Capture services pursuant to this Section 6.6 to transmit Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records for Card Transactions through a Terminal, Carrier agrees to utilize such EDC services in accordance with applicable Operating Regulations. Carrier may designate a third person as its agent to deliver to Servicer or directly to Card Associations Transactions captured at the point of sale by such agent. If Carrier elects to designate such an agent, Carrier must provide Servicer prior written notice of such election. Carrier understands and agrees that Member or Servicer is responsible to make payment to Carrier for only those Transaction amounts delivered by such agent to the Card Associations, less amounts withheld by Member or Servicer pursuant to the Agreement, and Carrier is responsible for any failure by such agent to comply with any Operating Regulations, including any such failure that results in a Chargeback.

SECTION 7. ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION.

7.1 (a) When Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records are submitted to Servicer electronically, other than Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records originating from Terminals, as provided in Section 6.6, and processed by Servicer’s Terminal processor, such Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records shall be submitted to Servicer by means of a summary of all Travel Costs by electronic transmission compatible with the computer system of Servicer and shall comply with Section 6.2 of the Agreement. Each such electronic transmission shall contain, at a minimum, the information required for each Electronic Sales Record by Section 3.7 and shall be made in the form of the Settlement File or any other format acceptable to Servicer in its sole discretion, provided, however, that (i) Carrier will not change the format of such electronic submissions without first obtaining Servicer’s consent and (ii) if Carrier requests a change in format with respect to such electronic submissions, Servicer may test such electronic submissions (in the requested format) prior to consenting to such change in format, and such testing by Servicer shall not constitute consent to such format change and shall not in any way limit Servicer’s right to withhold consent with respect to such format change.

(b) If an electronic transmission of Travel Costs does not meet the requirements of the approved format, Servicer shall use reasonable efforts to advise Carrier within eight hours of receipt of same.

 

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(c) Any acceptance by Servicer of an electronic transmission of Travel Costs which does not comply with the appropriate format or, if in the appropriate format, does not contain the information in respect to each Travel Cost summarized therein required by the terms of the Agreement, shall not constitute a waiver of, or preclude Member or Servicer from exercising, the right of Chargeback.

7.2 Carrier shall retain, or cause to be retained, each original Sales Record and Credit Record and any other documentation necessary for Member or Servicer to satisfy applicable Operating Regulations (“ Retained Documents ”) relating to those Transactions transmitted to Servicer directly by Carrier, in each case for at least eighteen (18) months from the date each such Retained Document is submitted to Servicer for processing. Promptly upon Carrier’s receipt of Servicer’s request for the same, but in no event later than fourteen (14) calendar days following Carrier’s receipt of such request, Carrier shall deliver to Servicer a copy, or the original if specifically requested by Servicer, of the requested document.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either Carrier or Servicer may elect to hold in its custody Retained Documents for no more than 180 days provided such Party retains a microfilmed or microfiched (or other mutually acceptable medium) copy of such documents for at least eighteen (18) months from the date on which each such document is submitted to Servicer for processing.

SECTION 8. CHARGEBACKS.

8.1 Neither Member nor Servicer is obligated to accept any Sales Record which does not comply in all respects with the applicable Operating Regulations. Neither Member nor Servicer shall assert additional requirement(s) to the applicable Operating Regulations with respect to any Sales Record; provided, however, this provision shall not limit the right of Member or Servicer to require delivery of the data in an acceptable Settlement File.

8.2 Carrier agrees to pay Member (or if notified by Servicer to do so, to pay Servicer) the amount of each Chargeback and, in the case of amounts that have not been paid to Carrier, acknowledges Carrier has no right to receive amounts attributable to Chargebacks. Member or Servicer may deduct and retain any amount due to Member or Servicer from Carrier on account of Chargebacks from amounts otherwise payable to Carrier under this Agreement. The provisions of Section 6.2 with respect to payment of Carrier’s obligations to Member and Servicer will apply in the event the amount of Net Activity results in an amount due Member or Servicer.

8.3 So long as a Chargeback claim is in the process of dispute resolution pursuant to the Operating Regulations, Carrier shall not make any other claim or take any proceedings against the Cardholder in relation to the related Card Transaction or the underlying contract of sale or service.

8.4 In connection with the processing of Chargeback claims, Servicer and Member shall be entitled to rely and act on any agreements, requests, instructions, permissions, approvals, demands or other communications given on behalf of Carrier (whether via email or in writing) and Servicer shall not be liable to Carrier for any loss or damage incurred or suffered by it as a result of such action.

 

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SECTION 9. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.

9.1 Carrier represents and warrants to Member and Servicer that:

(a) Carrier has full and complete power and authority to enter into and perform under the Agreement and has obtained, and there remain in effect, all necessary licenses, resolutions and filings which are necessary for Carrier to perform its obligations under the Agreement.

(b) To the best of its knowledge: Carrier’s sales Transactions and credit refund procedures comply in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations of any governmental authority which are pertinent to such Card sales or refunds, all Card Transactions submitted for processing hereunder are bona fide, no Card Transaction involves the use of a Card for any purpose other than the purchase of goods or services in the ordinary course of business from Carrier nor does it involve: (i) a Cardholder obtaining cash from Carrier; (ii) Carrier accepting a Card to collect or refinance an existing debt or previous Card charges; or (iii) any collusion between Carrier and Cardholder with the intent of fraud.

(c) Carrier’s execution and performance of the Agreement will not violate any provision of Carrier’s organizational or charter documents, or any indenture, contract, agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it is bound and the Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Carrier, enforceable in accordance with its terms.

(d) Carrier is duly organized and in good standing under laws of the jurisdiction specified in the first paragraph of the Signatory Agreement that is part of the Agreement and is qualified to do business in each jurisdiction where the nature of its activities or the character of its properties makes such qualification necessary or desirable and the failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect on its assets or operations.

(e) Carrier’s and its subsidiaries’ (if any) audited, consolidated financial statements and its unaudited, consolidated financial statements, as heretofore furnished to Servicer, have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a basis consistent with those of the preceding year, and fairly present the financial condition of Carrier as of such date and the result of its operations and the changes in financial position for the period then ended. There have been no material adverse changes in the condition or operations, financial or otherwise, of Carrier since the date of the financial statements furnished to Servicer prior to the execution of this Agreement, except as previously disclosed to Servicer in writing. Neither (i) the financial statements described herein (the “Financial Statements”) nor (ii) to the best knowledge of Carrier, any other certificate, written statement, budget, exhibit or report, including information and reports relating to Card sales for Travel Costs, furnished by or

 

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on behalf of Carrier in connection with or pursuant to the Agreement, (such items in (ii) collectively, the “Other Financial Information”), contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state any material fact necessary in order to make statements contained therein not misleading. Certificates or statements furnished by or on behalf of Carrier to Servicer consisting of projections or forecasts of future results or events have been prepared in good faith and based on good faith estimates and assumptions of the management of Carrier and Carrier has no reason to believe that such projections or forecasts are not reasonable. To the best knowledge of Carrier, after due inquiry by a responsible officer of Carrier, all factual information contained in the Other Financial Information hereafter furnished to Servicer by Carrier or their agents will be true and accurate in all material respects on the date as of which such information is dated or certified and no such information will contain any material misstatement of fact or will omit to state a material fact or any fact necessary to make the statements contained therein not misleading.

(f) There is no action, suit or proceeding at law or equity, or before or by any town, city, county, state, federal, provincial or other governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, pending or to the knowledge of Carrier, threatened against Carrier or any of its property which, if determined adversely to Carrier, would be likely to materially adversely affect the present or prospective financial condition of Carrier or affect its ability to perform hereunder and Carrier is not in default with respect to any final judgment, writ, injunction, decree, rule or regulation of any court or town, city, county, state, federal or provincial governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign where the effect of such default would be likely to materially adversely affect the present or prospective financial condition of Carrier.

(g) Carrier is in compliance in all material respects with its agreement with any Relevant Authorities or other Billing Settlement Processor and is entitled to all the benefits and rights afforded to Carrier under such agreement, which benefits and rights are substantially the same as those afforded to other carriers by Relevant Authorities or other Billing Settlement Processor, if applicable.

(h) Any Card Transactions submitted under this Agreement shall not relate to the provision of services or goods to a country where there may be, or are, any restrictions, regulations, sanctions or laws prohibiting or restricting the provision of any such services or goods.

(i) No consideration other than as set out in this Agreement has been provided by Carrier in return for entering into this Agreement.

The foregoing representations and warranties shall be deemed to be made each time Carrier submits a Sales Record or Credit Record to Servicer for processing.

 

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9.2 Each of Member and Servicer represents and warrants to Carrier that:

(a) It has full and complete power and authority to enter into and perform under this Agreement and has obtained, and there remain in effect, all necessary licenses, resolutions and filings which are necessary for it to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

(b) Its processing practices and procedures comply in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations of any governmental authority which are pertinent to such practices and procedures.

(c) Its execution and performance of this Agreement will not violate any provision of its organizational or charter documents, or any indenture, contract, agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it is bound and this Agreement constitutes its legal, valid and binding obligation of each of Member and Servicer, enforceable in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

(d) It is duly organized and in good standing under laws of the jurisdiction of its organization and is qualified to do business in each jurisdiction where the nature of its activities or the character of its properties makes such qualification necessary or desirable and the failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect on its assets or operations.

SECTION 10. SERVICE MARKS AND TRADEMARKS.

10.1 Except for mere reference to the company name of Carrier in presentations to other merchants for the provision of processing services by Member or Servicer, neither Member nor Servicer shall display or show the trademarks, service marks, logos, or company names of Carrier in promotion, advertising, press releases, or otherwise without first having obtained Carrier’s written consent.

10.2 Carrier may indicate in any advertisement, display or notice that the services of a specific Card Association are available. If Carrier has elected to not honor specific Cards pursuant to Section 3.1 hereof, Carrier may use Card Association trademarks and service marks on promotional, printed, or broadcast materials for the sole purpose of indicating which Cards are accepted by Carrier. Notwithstanding anything in the Agreement to the contrary, any use of Card Association trademarks and service marks by Carrier must be in compliance with the Operating Regulations. Carrier’s promotional materials shall not indicate, directly or indirectly, that any Card Association, Member or Servicer endorse or guarantee any of Carrier’s goods or services.

10.3 Carrier, Member and Servicer acknowledge that no Party hereto will acquire any right, title or interest in or to any other Party’s trademarks, service marks, logos or company names and such properties shall remain the exclusive property of the respective parties or their affiliates. Upon termination of the Agreement, the Parties hereto will discontinue all reference to or display of the other Party’s trademarks, service marks, logos and company names.

 

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SECTION 11. AUDIT.

11.1 In the event of reasonable suspicion that Carrier or any of its officers, employees or agents are involved in any fraudulent or unlawful activity connected with this Agreement, Servicer or Member shall have the right to have an Auditor (defined below) inspect Carrier’s Transaction records relating to this Agreement at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, in connection with which Carrier authorizes a party unaffiliated with Member or Servicer and that is of nationally recognized standing in its field (an “Auditor”) to examine or audit such records.

11.2 During the term hereof and for one year thereafter, Carrier and Servicer shall have the right at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice to audit, copy or make extracts of the records of the other pertaining to the transactions between or among them under the Agreement to determine the accuracy of the amounts which have been or are to be paid, refunded or credited by one party to the other in accordance with the provisions hereof.

11.3 Carrier shall obtain an audit from an Auditor of the physical security, information security and operational facets of Carrier’s business and provide to Servicer and, if applicable, the requesting Card Association, a copy of the audit report resulting therefrom (a) upon Servicer’s request, or upon the request of a Card Association, within a reasonable time as determined by the applicable Card Association following any security breach on Carrier’s system at Carrier’s expense, (b) at a reasonable time and upon reasonable notice following request of a Card Association at Carrier’s expense and (c) if no security breach has occurred on Carrier’s system, upon request of Servicer, at Servicer’s expense; provided that , with respect to this clause (c), such an audit may not be required more than once per calendar year and shall be at a reasonable time and upon reasonable notice.

11.4 Servicer shall provide Carrier a copy of (i) the SAS 70 audit of Servicer’s or Member’s business each year upon request, provided that a non-disclosure agreement reasonably acceptable to Servicer has been executed by Carrier, and (ii) an audit of physical security, information security and operational facets of Servicer’s or Member’s business created following a security breach involving any of Carrier’s or Carrier’s customer’s data handled under this Agreement.

SECTION 12. DISPUTES WITH CARDHOLDERS.

12.1 Carrier will handle all claims or complaints by a Cardholder with regard to Travel Costs or Transactions.

12.2 Any dispute between Carrier and Cardholder arising out of the contract of air carrier and unrelated to the processing of Transactions shall be settled directly by Carrier without liability, cost, or loss to Member or Servicer.

SECTION 13. ASSIGNMENT; DELEGATION OF DUTIES. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. Consent of Carrier shall not be required as to an assignment by Member or Servicer to any subsidiary, Affiliate or parent of Member or Servicer under this Agreement. No party hereto shall make any other assignment of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other parties hereto, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Member and Servicer, each in

 

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its sole discretion, without prior notice to Carrier, may designate and authorize any Affiliate(s) of Member or Servicer to take any action required or allowed by Member or Servicer or to undertake any duties or fulfill any obligations of either of them hereunder, and in such case such Affiliate(s) shall be entitled to the rights and benefits of Member or Servicer hereunder, as applicable. Notwithstanding any such designation and authorization, Member or Servicer, as applicable, shall remain liable for any breach or failure to perform hereunder by any such Affiliate(s) of Member or Servicer, as applicable, hereunder. Member and Servicer acknowledge that the terms of any agreement between them with respect to assignments shall supersede the provisions of this Section 13 as between Member and Servicer except that Member or Servicer, as applicable, shall remain liable for any breach or failure to perform hereunder by any such Affiliate(s) of Member or Servicer, as applicable, hereunder.

SECTION 14. INDEMNIFICATION; LIMIT ON LIABILITY.

14.1 Carrier shall indemnify and hold Member, Servicer and any Association Obligor harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs, damages, and expenses on account of or arising out of claims, complaints, disputes, settlement, litigation, arbitration, governmental inquiry or other proceeding pertaining or alleged to pertain thereto and instituted by (“Claim(s)”) (a) a Cardholder with regard to Travel Costs or Transactions, and any and all disputes between Carrier and any Cardholder arising out of the common carrier passenger relationship, other than as a result of Member or Servicer’s failure to comply with this Agreement or the Operating Regulations, where such failure is not caused in any part by Carrier or its Agents, or (b) any Person with regard to any breach by Carrier of this Agreement, the Operating Regulations or any applicable laws and regulations.

14.2 Any Party seeking indemnification from Carrier will promptly notify Carrier of any such third-party claim and allow Carrier the right to assume the defense of any such claim and have sole control over the litigation of such claim (but must obtain Member’s or Servicer’s consent prior to any settlement, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld). Neither Member nor Servicer will settle any such claim without Carrier’s written consent. Carrier must assist in the collection of information, preparation, negotiation, settlement (if applicable), and the defense of any such claim. Nothing herein shall limit Member’s or Servicer’s right of Chargeback as defined in Section 8 of the Agreement.

14.3 Each of Member and Servicer shall indemnify and hold Carrier harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs, damages and expenses of any Person (other than Carrier) on account of or arising out of any claims, complaints, disputes, settlement, litigation, arbitration, governmental inquiry or other proceeding instituted by such Person and alleging or arising from Member or Servicer’s failure to comply with this Agreement, the Operating Regulations or applicable law, where such failure is not caused in any part by Carrier or its Agents. Except as otherwise provided in any separate indemnification agreements between Member and Servicer, the indemnifying party shall be liable only for its own such acts or omissions. Carrier will promptly notify Member and Servicer of any such third-party claim against Member or Servicer and allow Member or Servicer the right to assume the defense of any such claim. Carrier will not settle any such claim without Member’s or Servicer’s written consent. Any other provisions contained herein to the contrary notwithstanding, it is hereby agreed that the indemnity provisions set forth in this Section 14 (including Section 14.2 and 14.3) shall survive termination of the Agreement and remain in effect with respect to any occurrence or claim arising out of or in connection with the Agreement.

 

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14.4 In no event will Member or Servicer be liable for loss of profits or for any indirect or consequential loss or damage (howsoever arising) even if such loss was reasonably foreseeable. In no event will Carrier be liable for any indirect or consequential loss or damage (other than lost profits solely in the event of termination for cause), howsoever arising, even if such loss was reasonably foreseeable *****

14.5 Any exchange rate losses due to a refund or Chargeback being processed shall be borne by Carrier.

SECTION 15. TERMINATION AND WAIVER.

15.1 The provisions of this Section 15 shall apply if any Party hereto shall commit a material default in the performance of its obligations under the Agreement, including any of the defaults specified in this Section 15 as reasons for termination of the Agreement. For purposes of this Section 15, all notices hereunder to be given by or to Member, shall be given by or to Servicer on behalf of Member. Servicer may remedy any material default by Member.

15.2 In the event: (a) Member and/or Servicer commits a material default under the Agreement; (b) Member and/or Servicer makes an assignment of this Agreement in violation of Section 13 herein; or (c) Member and/or Servicer experiences Member and/or Servicer Insolvency Event, Carrier may terminate the Agreement on twenty-four (24) hours’ written notice to Servicer if Member or Servicer shall fail or refuse to remedy such event within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of written notice specifying the nature of event, or to commence to remedy such event within such period if the same is curable but cannot reasonably be remedied within such period, or shall fail to complete within forty-five (45) days after receipt of such written notice any remedy commenced during the original thirty (30) day notice period.

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of Member, Servicer or any other Secured Party; (b) the imposition of any material restriction on or material impairment of any of Member’s or Servicer’s rights under the Agreement, including any restriction of the rights with respect to the Deposit provided pursuant to the Exposure Protection Schedule; (c) failure by Carrier to pay any of the Obligations when due or to remit funds to Member or Servicer when required pursuant to the Agreement; or (d) Carrier’s failure to notify Servicer of the occurrence of a material default in accordance with Section 21.3; provided , that , Servicer shall not terminate the Agreement pursuant to this Section 15.4 if Carrier cures such default within the five (5) day notice period specified in this Section 15.4.

15.5 Servicer, for itself and on behalf of Member, may terminate the Agreement on twenty-four (24) hours’ written notice to Carrier if:

(a) Carrier (i) fails to maintain all licenses, permits and certificates necessary for it to conduct flight operations, (ii) materially breaches any requirement of any Operating Regulations or (iii) fails to provide any of the Financial Statements required under this Agreement, and Carrier fails or refuses to remedy any of the foregoing defaults within twenty (20) calendar days after receipt of written notice specifying the nature of such default, or to commence to remedy such default within such period if the same is curable but cannot reasonably be remedied within such period, or shall fail to complete within twenty (20) days after receipt of such written notice any remedy commenced during the original twenty (20) day notice period; or

(b) any representation or warranty made by Carrier proves to be incorrect when made in any material respect, and Carrier fails or refuses to remedy such default within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of written notice specifying the nature of such default, or to commence to remedy such material default within such period if the same is curable but cannot reasonably be remedied within such period, or shall fail to complete within forty-five (45) days after receipt of such written notice any remedy commenced during the original thirty (30) day notice period.

(c) Carrier shall commit any other material default under the Agreement and shall fail or refuse to remedy such material default within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of written notice specifying the nature of such default, or to commence to remedy such material default within such period if the same is curable but cannot reasonably be remedied within such period, or shall fail to complete within forty-five (45) days after receipt of such written notice any remedy commenced during the original thirty (30) day notice period.

In the case of any material default described in this Section 15 with respect to which Carrier fails to provide notice in accordance with Section 21.3, any period for remedy under Section 15.5 shall begin on the date that such notice should have been provided by Carrier to Servicer.

15.6 No termination of the Agreement (whether under this Section 15 or any other provision of the Agreement) shall affect the rights or obligations of any party which may have arisen or accrued prior to such termination, including without limitation claims of Member or Servicer for Chargebacks related to Card Transactions that occurred prior to any termination.

 

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15.7 No waiver of any provision hereunder shall be binding unless such waiver shall be in writing and signed by the party alleged to have waived such provisions.

SECTION 16. NOTICES. All notices permitted or required by the Agreement shall be in writing, served by personal delivery (including any courier service), registered mail or post or confirmed facsimile transmission at the address or facsimile number of the parties set out in the Signatory Agreement, and shall be deemed to be effectively served on such party if served by personal delivery on the day of delivery (including any courier service), if served by ordinary mail or post two (2) days after the date of pre-paid first class posting or mail, or if served by facsimile transmission on the date of confirmation of transmission.

SECTION 17. RULES AND REGULATIONS; APPLICABLE LAW . Carrier acknowledges that the respective systems of the Card Associations are governed by their respective Operating Regulations and that all transactions hereunder are subject to such Operating Regulations and Carrier is obligated to comply with the Operating Regulations. Carrier further acknowledges that Member and Servicer have entered into the Agreement in reliance upon the applicability of the Operating Regulations of applicable Card Associations to the transactions hereunder and Carrier’s performance thereunder. Carrier shall comply in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations.

SECTION 18. REIMBURSEMENT BY CARRIER.

18.1 Carrier will reimburse Member and Servicer for any fees, charges, fines, assessments, penalties, and Chargebacks that Member or Servicer may be required to pay a Card Association or may incur with regard to any Transaction(s) processed pursuant to the Agreement or arising out of any failure of Carrier to perform in compliance with applicable Operating Regulations, applicable laws and regulations, or the requirements of PCI or any act or omission by any third party service provider to Carrier or any other party to a contract with Carrier without additional fee, charge, fine, assessment or penalty assessed by Member and/or Servicer; provided , that , Carrier shall have no obligation for any such amount incurred as a result of Member or Servicer’s failure to comply with this Agreement, the Operating Regulations or applicable law, where such failure is not caused in any part by Carrier or its Agents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Carrier will reimburse Member and Servicer for Transactions required to be paid by Member or Servicer by virtue of applicable Operating Regulations as such Operating Regulations may be applied by the applicable Card Associations. Any losses suffered by Member, Servicer or any Association Obligor on account of delay by Member or Servicer in processing Chargebacks shall be reimbursed by Carrier with respect to Chargebacks processed by Member or Servicer subsequent to cessation or substantial curtailment of flight operations of Carrier.

18.2 Member and Servicer shall have the right to deduct, set off against, or recoup from the amount of any reimbursement hereunder from any payment otherwise due to Carrier under this Agreement. If Member or Servicer is unable to so collect such amount, Carrier shall pay Member or Servicer (in each case, for Member or Servicer or on behalf of any applicable Association Obligor), on demand, the full amount or any uncollected part thereof. Each Member or Servicer, at its option, may apply, set off against or recoup from the Deposit amount (if any)

 

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such amount necessary to satisfy Carrier’s obligations hereunder. In the case of any payment made to a third party for which Carrier reimbursed Member or Servicer, Carrier may choose to recover the amount involved or otherwise resolve the cause of the reimbursement in its sole discretion; provided , that , Member and Servicer shall have no obligation to recover such amount or take any other actions relating thereto. Without limiting the foregoing, Carrier acknowledges that Reserved Funds are funds provisionally credited to Member pursuant to the Operating Regulations, subject to Chargeback as provided therein, and that pursuant to the Exposure Protection Schedule such funds will not be credited (provisionally or otherwise) to Carrier but will be held by Member or Servicer subject to subsequent credit as provided in the Exposure Protection Schedule and are subject to Chargeback in accordance with the Operating Regulations as such Operating Regulations may be applied by the applicable Card Association.

SECTION 19. COST AND EXPENSES. Each party shall reimburse the other party for all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses of outside counsel to the other party and the allocated costs of in-house counsel to the other party, paid or incurred by the other party in connection with the enforcement of its rights hereunder. All costs and expenses to be paid by Carrier hereunder shall be payable on demand and are secured by the Deposit and all collateral of Member and Servicer hereunder. Member and Servicer, at its option, may deduct the amounts owed to it from any amount otherwise due Carrier from Member or Servicer or apply, set off against or recoup from the Deposit such amount necessary to satisfy Carrier’s obligations hereunder. This Section 19 shall survive termination of the Agreement.

SECTION 20. ASSISTANCE.

20.1 No Party to this Agreement shall unreasonably withhold any documentation required by another Party to the Agreement in connection with the defense of any claim asserted in connection with the Agreement.

20.2 Subject to compliance with any applicable data processing laws, Servicer may provide Cardholder’s name and address in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.1 for each Chargeback when it is included in the Cardholder’s documentation received by Member or Servicer.

SECTION 21. REPORTING. Until any obligation of Member and Servicer to perform hereunder shall have expired or been terminated and all obligations of Carrier to Member and Servicer hereunder shall have been satisfied, Carrier shall furnish to Servicer the following reports, notices and financial statements, which shall be in English and shall be stated in United States dollars unless an alternative currency is indicated in the Signatory Agreement that is part of the Agreement.

21.1 Within one hundred twenty (120) days after the end of each fiscal year of Carrier, the consolidated financial statements of Carrier and its subsidiaries, for the immediately preceding fiscal year, consisting of at least statements of income, cash flow and changes in stockholders’ equity, and a consolidated balance sheet as at the end of such year, setting forth in each case in comparative form corresponding figures from the previous annual audit and stating Carrier’s unrestricted cash (including cash equivalents) balance, certified without qualification by independent certified public accountants of recognized standing selected by Carrier and acceptable to Servicer.

 

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21.2 Within thirty (30) days after the end of each fiscal quarter, consolidated statements of income, cash flow and changes in stockholders’ equity for Carrier and its subsidiaries, if any, for such quarter and for the period from the beginning of such fiscal year to the end of such quarter, and a consolidated balance sheet of Carrier and its subsidiaries, if any, as at the end of such quarter, setting forth in comparative form figures for the corresponding period for the preceding fiscal year and stating Carrier’s unrestricted cash (including cash equivalents) balance, accompanied by consolidating statements for such period and a certificate signed by the chief financial officer of Carrier (a) stating that such financial statements present fairly the financial condition of Carrier and its subsidiaries and that the same have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and (b) certifying as to Carrier’s compliance with all statutes and regulations applicable to Carrier, respectively, except noncompliance that could not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or business operations of Carrier.

21.3 Within ten (10) days of an officer of Carrier becoming aware of any material default by Carrier under the Agreement, a notice from Carrier describing the nature thereof and what action Carrier proposes to take with respect thereto.

21.4 Within ten (10) days of an officer of Carrier becoming aware of the same, notice of any pending or threatened action, suit or proceeding at law or equity, or before or by any town, city, county, state, provincial or other governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, against Carrier or any of its property which, if determined adversely to Carrier could materially adversely affect the present or prospective financial condition of Carrier or affect its ability to perform hereunder.

21.5 Within ten (10) days after any (a) termination or suspension of any agreement that is relevant to Carrier’s performance under this Agreement, or any of Carrier’s rights or benefits thereunder, that Carrier has with any Relevant Authorities or a Billing Settlement Processor, (b) modification of any agreement that is relevant to Carrier’s performance under this Agreement, with any Relevant Authorities or a Billing Settlement Processor that could materially adversely affect the present or prospective financial condition of Carrier or impair its ability to perform hereunder or (c) receipt by Carrier of notice from any Relevant Authorities or a Billing Settlement Processor of such Relevant Authorities’ or Billing Settlement Processor’s intention to terminate, suspend or modify agreement with Carrier, a notice from Carrier of such termination, modification or receipt of notice and such information with respect to the same as Servicer may request. Such notice shall be provided whether Carrier is a party to an agreement with any Relevant Authorities or a Billing Settlement Processor on the Effective Date or thereafter becomes party to an agreement with any Relevant Authorities or a Billing Settlement Processor.

21.6 Immediately upon the occurrence of an Insolvency Event, Carrier shall include Servicer and Member on the list and matrix of creditors filed with any bankruptcy authority whether or not a claim may exist at the time of filing.

 

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21.7 Immediately upon the failure to pay, whether by acceleration or otherwise, any payment obligation of Carrier pursuant to any aircraft lease, notice of such failure and information concerning the amount of the obligation and the actual or likely consequences of such failure.

21.8 Within five (5) days after the merger or consolidation of Carrier, or entry by Carrier into any analogous reorganization or transaction, with any other corporation, company or other entity or the sale, transfer, lease or other conveyance of all or any substantial part of Carrier’s assets, notice of such event, including a description of the parties involved and the structure of the reorganization or transaction.

21.9 Immediately upon a responsible officer of Carrier becoming aware (or at the time a responsible officer of Carrier should have become aware) of any material adverse change in the condition or operations, financial or otherwise, of Carrier, notice of such material adverse change.

21.10 Such other information with respect to the financial condition and operations of Carrier as Servicer may reasonably request.

SECTION 22. GENERAL .

22.1 No failure or delay on the part of Member, any Servicer or Carrier in exercising any power or right under the Agreement shall operate as a waiver of such power or right.

22.2 Section headings are included herein for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of the Agreement for any other purpose.

22.3 Nothing in the Agreement or in the course of conduct between the parties shall be construed as creating a principal and agent partnership or joint venture relationship between the parties hereto.

SECTION 23. REMEDIES CUMULATIVE . All remedies, rights, powers, and privileges, either under the Agreement or by law or otherwise afforded to a Party, shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any other such remedies, rights, powers and privileges. Each Party may exercise all such remedies in any order of priority.

SECTION 24. CONFIDENTIALITY.

24.1 Carrier shall keep strictly confidential and shall not disclose to any third party the Agreement, the Operating Regulations and information about Member and Servicer and their respective operations, affairs and financial condition, not generally disclosed to the public or to trade and other creditors (“Member/Servicer Confidential Information”), which is furnished to Carrier pursuant to the provisions hereof is used only for the purposes of the Agreement and any other relationship between Member or Servicer and Carrier and shall not be divulged to any person other than Carrier, its affiliates and their respective officers, directors, employees, except (a) to their agents, consultants, attorneys and accountants in connection with the Agreement with a need to know and subject to confidentiality agreements no less protective than these

 

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confidentiality provisions, (b) for due diligence purposes in connection with significant transactions or dealings involving Carrier and which are outside the ordinary course of Carrier’s business, including investments, acquisitions or financing, to other potential parties to such dealings or transactions or their professional advisors, subject to confidentiality agreements no less protective than these confidentiality provisions and redaction of such information as Servicer may deem proprietary to either Servicer or Member, (c) in connection with the enforcement of the rights of Carrier hereunder or otherwise in connection with applicable litigation, and (d) as may otherwise be required by any court or law enforcement or regulatory authority having jurisdiction over Carrier or by any applicable law, rule, regulation or judicial process, the opinion of Carrier’s legal advisors concerning the making of such disclosure to be binding on the parties hereto; provided, that, in the event that Carrier determines that it is required to disclose any such information whether pursuant to a judicial order or to applicable law, Carrier agrees, to the extent legally permissible, to provide Member or Servicer within ten (10) days’ prior written notice (or such shorter prior notice as shall be reasonable and practicable in the circumstances) of such determination and the basis for such determination prior to making disclosure so that Member or Servicer may consider whether to seek an appropriate protective order or to waive compliance with the requirements of this Section 24. Carrier shall not incur any liability to Member or Servicer by reason of any disclosure permitted by this Section 24. Carrier agrees to use the same degree of care to prevent the unauthorized disclosure or use of the Member/Servicer Confidential Information as Carrier uses to protect its own confidential information, but in no event less than a reasonable standard of care.

24.2 Member and Servicer shall keep strictly confidential and shall not disclose to any third party the Agreement and information about Carrier and its operations, affairs and financial condition, not generally disclosed to the public or to trade and other creditors (“Carrier Confidential Information”), which is furnished to Member or Servicer pursuant to the provisions hereof is used only for the purposes of the Agreement and any other relationship between Member or Servicer and Carrier and shall not be divulged to any person other than Member or Servicer, their affiliates and their respective officers, directors, and employees, except (i) to their agents, consultants, attorneys and accountants in connection with the Agreement with a need to know and subject to confidentiality agreements no less protective than these confidentiality provisions, (ii) for due diligence purposes in connection with significant transactions or dealings involving Member or Servicer and which are outside the ordinary course of Member’s or Servicer’s business, including investments, acquisitions or financing, to other potential parties to such dealings or transactions or their professional advisors, subject to confidentiality agreements no less protective than these confidentiality provisions, (iii) in connection with the enforcement of the rights of Member or Servicer hereunder or otherwise in connection with applicable litigation, and (iv) as may otherwise be required by any court or law enforcement or regulatory authority having jurisdiction over Member or Servicer or by any applicable law, rule, regulation or judicial process, the opinion of legal advisors to Member or Servicer concerning the making of such disclosure to be binding on the parties hereto; provided, that in the event that Member or Servicer determines that it is required to disclose any such information whether pursuant to a judicial order or to applicable law, Member or Servicer, as applicable, to the extent legally permissible, agrees to provide Carrier with ten (10) days’ prior written notice (or such shorter prior notice as shall be reasonable and practicable in the circumstances) of such determination and the basis for such determination prior to making disclosure so that Carrier may consider

 

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whether to seek an appropriate protective order or to waive compliance with the requirements of this Section 24. Neither Member nor Servicer shall incur any liability to Carrier by reason of any disclosure permitted by this Section 24. Member and/or Servicer agrees to use the same degree of care to prevent the unauthorized disclosure or use of the Carrier Confidential Information as Member and/or Servicer uses to protect its own confidential information, but in no event less than a reasonable standard of care.

24.3 Carrier hereby authorizes Member to disclose to the Card Associations Carrier’s name and address and any and all other information as may be required pursuant to any Operating Regulations, and to list Carrier as one of its customers.

SECTION 25. FORCE MAJEURE.

25.1 Any delay in the performance by any party hereto of its obligations (except for payment of monies when due) shall be excused during the period and to the extent that such performance is rendered impossible or impracticable due to any one or more of the following: acts of God, fires or other casualty, flood or weather condition, earthquakes, acts of a public enemy, acts of war, terrorism, insurrection, riots or civil commotion, explosions, strikes, boycotts, unavailability of parts, equipment or materials through normal supply sources, the failure of any utility to supply its services for reasons beyond the control of the party whose performance is to be excused, or other cause or causes beyond such party’s reasonable control.

25.2 If any Party is affected by a force majeure event, it shall immediately notify in writing the other Parties of the nature and extent of the circumstances and the Parties shall discuss and agree on the action to be taken. Carrier has the right to terminate this Agreement in its sole discretion in the event Servicer or Member cannot process Transaction(s) within fifteen (15) calendar days of a force majeure event.

SECTION 26. ASSOCIATION OBLIGOR . Carrier acknowledges that Carrier may be obligated to an Association Obligor to the extent an Association Obligor has incurred liability to a Card Association either as a Direct Obligor or on account of payment of an Indirect Obligation. For the avoidance of doubt, it is understood and agreed that in the case of any such obligation, Carrier shall only be obligated to pay the obligation once, unless payment is made to an entity other than Member, Servicer, an Association Obligor, Card Association or other Secured Party, and the obligation to the Card Association is not extinguished or satisfied on account of such payment or otherwise. Member or Servicer shall act on behalf of an Association Obligor in such circumstances and Carrier may rely upon any actions taken or directions given by Member or Servicer as having been authorized by an Association Obligor.

SECTION 27. JUDGMENT CURRENCY . Carrier agrees that any judgment concerning this Agreement granted in favor of Member or Servicer shall be paid in the currency such judgment is rendered in (the “ Judgment Currency ”). If Carrier fails to pay a judgment as described in the preceding sentence, Carrier agrees to indemnify Member and Servicer against any loss incurred by Member or Servicer as a result of the rate of exchange at which any amount recovered against Carrier (by way of recoupment, setoff or otherwise) is converted to the Judgment Currency. The foregoing indemnity shall constitute a separate and independent

 

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obligation of Carrier and shall apply irrespective of any indulgence granted to Carrier from time to time and shall continue in full force and effect notwithstanding any such judgment or order as aforesaid. The term “rate of exchange” shall include any premiums and costs of exchange payable in connection with the purchase of, or conversion into, the relevant currency.

SECTION 28. WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY . To the extent that Carrier may be entitled, in any jurisdiction in which judicial proceedings may at any time be commenced with respect to this Agreement, to claim for itself or its revenues, assets or properties sovereign immunity from suit, from the jurisdiction of any court (including but not limited to any court of the United States of America or the State of New York), from attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution of a judgment or from execution of judgment to the extent that in any such jurisdiction there may be attributed such sovereign immunity (whether or not claimed), Carrier hereby irrevocably agrees not to claim and hereby irrevocably waives such sovereign immunity in respect of suit, jurisdiction of any court, attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution of judgment and execution of a judgment.

 

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Exhibit A

to Master Terms of Service

Payment Schedule

 

File Received by Member

or Servicer by 9:00 P.M.

(prevailing Central time, U.S.)

  

Day Funded (via wire)

Monday    Tuesday
Tuesday    Wednesday
Wednesday    Thursday
Thursday    Friday
Friday    Monday
Saturday    Tuesday
Sunday    Tuesday

Days that United States government offices and agencies are not open (weekends and federal holidays) will affect settlement times.

 

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FEE SCHEDULE

This schedule is the Fee Schedule to the Signatory Agreement dated as of November 5 2009 (the “Agreement”) by and among Carrier, Servicer and Member. Carrier agrees to pay Servicer charges for transactions according to the following processing fee schedule *****

Processing Fees:

*****

*****

*****

 

       *****    *****   
  *****      *****    *****   
  *****      *****    *****   
  *****      *****    *****   
  *****      *****    *****   
  *****      *****    *****   

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

 

 

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FIRST AMENDMENT TO SIGNATORY AGREEMENT

(U.S. Visa and MasterCard Transactions)

THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO SIGNATORY AGREEMENT (U.S. Visa and MasterCard Transactions) (“ Amendmen t”) is effective as of July 25, 2013, by and between Virgin America Inc. (the “ Carrier ”) and U.S. Bank National Association (“ U.S. Bank ”).

RECITALS

A. Carrier and U.S. Bank are parties to a certain Agreement with an effective date as of November 5, 2009 (as the same has been amended, extended, supplemented or restated from time to time, the “ Processing Agreement ”) pursuant to which Carrier and U.S. Bank agreed to the terms and conditions whereby U.S. Bank processes payments of Travel Costs made in the United States with Cards bearing the servicemark of VISA U.S.A. Inc., VISA International or MasterCard International Incorporated.

B. Carrier and U.S. Bank desire to amend the Processing Agreement to allow Carrier to submit to U.S. Bank for processing Sales Records from transactions involving Cards bearing the servicemark of Discover.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED by and between Carrier and the U.S. Bank Parties as follows:

1. Definitions . All capitalized terms used in this Amendment, unless otherwise defined herein, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Processing Agreement.

2. Amendments . The following amendments are made to the Processing Agreement:

(a) The second recital to the Processing Agreement is amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

WHEREAS, Member (i) is a member of Visa U.S.A. Inc. and MasterCard International Incorporated (the “VISA/MasterCard Card Associations”) and (ii) has the contractual right to acquire Sales Records for the Discover Network (as defined in the MTOS) (the “Discover Network” and together with the VISA/MasterCard Card Associations, the “Applicable Card Associations”), and is qualified to enter into contractual relationships with merchants such as Carrier who wish to honor Cards which bear the service marks of the Applicable Card Associations; and the Applicable Card Associations contemplate that Cards will be issued by financial institutions who are members in the respective systems and that such Cards will be honored by merchants who have signed agreements with member financial institutions;

 

 

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(b) Section 1 of the MTOS attached to the Processing Agreement is amended by adding the following additional definitions thereto in the correct alphabetical order:

Discover — DFS Services LLC.

Discover Network — The payment network operated and maintained by Discover, which network shall include for the avoidance of doubt, Cards bearing the servicemarks of Discover and/or Diners Club International.

(c) The first sentence of Section 3.1 of the MTOS attached to the Processing Agreement is amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

In the case of Card Transactions transacted in U.S. dollars under the Signatory Agreement between Carrier and Member, Carrier *****

(d) Section 24 of the MTOS attached to the Processing Agreement is amended by adding as new Section 24.4 at the end of such Section:

Carrier acknowledges that Member and Servicer are required to report Carrier’s business name and the name of Carrier’s principals to the MATCH TM listing maintained by MasterCard and accessed by Visa or to the Consortium Merchant Negative File maintained by Discover pursuant to the requirements of the Operating Regulations.

3. Representations and Warranties of Carrier . Carrier hereby represents and warrants to U.S. Bank that on and as of the date hereof and after giving effect to this Amendment:

(a) Carrier has the power and legal right and authority to enter into this Amendment and has duly authorized as appropriate the execution and delivery of this Amendment and none of the agreements contained herein contravene or constitute a default under any agreement, instrument or indenture to which the Carrier is a party or a signatory or a provision of Carrier’s organizational documents or, to the best of the Carrier’s knowledge, any other agreement or requirement of law, or result in the imposition of any lien on any of its property under any agreement binding on or applicable to Carrier or any of its property except, if any, in favor of U.S. Bank.

(b) Carrier is duly organized and in good standing under the laws of the state of its organization and is qualified to do business in each state where the nature of its activities or the character of its properties makes such qualification necessary or desirable and the failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect on the assets or operations of a Carrier.

 

 

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(c) Upon the effective date of this Amendment, this Amendment and the Processing Agreement, as modified hereby, will constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of Carrier enforceable in accordance with their terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws affecting the rights of creditors generally, and to the exercise of judicial discretion in accordance with general principles of equity.

4. Ratification of Processing Agreement; Acknowledgment . Except as expressly modified under this Amendment, all of the terms, conditions, provisions, agreements, requirements, promises, obligations, duties, covenants and representations of Carrier and U.S. Bank, respectively, under the Processing Agreement are hereby ratified by Carrier and U.S. Bank respectively.

5. Effective Date . This Amendment shall become effective upon execution and delivery to U.S. Bank of duly executed counterparts hereof by U.S. Bank and Carrier as of the date first written above.

6. Merger and Integration, Superseding Effect . This Amendment, from and after the date hereof, embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto, and supersedes and has merged into it all prior oral and written agreements, on the same subjects by and between the parties hereto with the effect that this Amendment, shall control with respect to the specific subjects hereof and thereof.

7. Governing Law . This Amendment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota.

8. Counterparts . This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which counterparts of this Agreement when taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Amendment to Agreement as of the day and year first written above.

 

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By  

/s/ John R. Follert

  Its: Authorized Representative

 

ACCEPTED AND AGREED
AS OF JULY 25, 2013:
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By  

/s/ Peter D. Hunt

Its   SVP & Chief Financial Officer

 

 

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SECOND AMENDMENT TO SIGNATORY AGREEMENT

(U.S. Visa and MasterCard Transactions)

THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO SIGNATORY AGREEMENT (U.S. Visa and MasterCard Transactions) (“ Amendmen t”) is entered into as of February 3, 2014, by and between Virgin America Inc. (the “ Carrier ”) and U.S. Bank National Association (“ U.S. Bank ”).

RECITALS

A. Carrier and U.S. Bank are parties to a certain Agreement with an effective date as of November 5, 2009 (as the same has been amended, extended, supplemented or restated from time to time, the “ Processing Agreement ”) pursuant to which Carrier and U.S. Bank agreed to the terms and conditions whereby U.S. Bank processes payments of Travel Costs made in the United States with Cards bearing the servicemark of VISA U.S.A. Inc., VISA International or MasterCard International Incorporated.

B. Carrier and U.S. Bank desire to amend the Processing Agreement to allow Carrier to submit to U.S. Bank for processing Sales Records from PIN transactions made over the internet.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED by and between Carrier and the U.S. Bank Parties as follows:

1. Definitions . All capitalized terms used in this Amendment, unless otherwise defined herein, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Processing Agreement (after giving effect to this Amendment). All references contained in the Processing Agreement and the Schedules thereto to “Agreement” shall mean the Processing Agreement as amended hereby.

2. Amendments . The MTOS is hereby amended as follows:

(a) Section 1 of the MTOS attached to the Processing Agreement is amended by adding the following additional definitions thereto in the correct alphabetical order:

Acculynk – Acculynk, Inc. and its successors and assigns that hold the rights to the PaySecure technology.

Credit Card Associations – Visa U.S.A. Inc., Visa International, Inc., MasterCard International Incorporated, Discover Network and any other national card association that may in the future be designated by mutual agreement of the Member and Carrier.

Debit Card – A card or device bearing the symbol(s) of one or more EFT Networks or Credit Card Associations, or other evidence of an account, issued under the auspices of a Card Association, which may be used to purchase goods and services from Carrier and to pay the amount due to Carrier by an electronic debit to the Cardholder’s designated deposit account, and which Carrier expressly chooses to accept or accepts through the presentment of a Sales Record to Member for processing.

 

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EFT Networks – (i) Interlink Network, Inc., Maestro U.S.A., Inc., STAR Networks, Inc., NYCE Payments Network, LLC, PULSE Network LLC, ACCEL/Exchange Network, Alaska Option Services Corporation, Armed Forces Financial Network, Credit Union 24, Inc., NETS, Inc. and SHAZAM, Inc. and (ii) any other organization or association that hereinafter authorizes Member or its Affiliates to authorize, capture, and/or settle Transactions effected with Debit Cards, and any successor organization or association to any of the foregoing.

Internet PIN Pad A secure program provided by Acculynk that displays and allows entry on an alphanumeric graphical PIN-pad which conforms with the applicable Operating Regulations and requirements established from time to time by Member, and through which a Cardholder may enter a PIN.

PaySecure – A software-only service provided by Acculynk that enables the use of Debit Cards with its corresponding PIN to pay for purchases of Travel Costs from Carrier.

PIN – A Personal Identification Number.

(b) Section 1 of the MTOS attached to the Processing Agreement is amended by amending and restating in their entirety the following definitions:

Card Associations – The Credit Card Associations and the EFT Networks and any other card association that may in the future be designated by mutual agreement of Member and Carrier.

(c) The MTOS attached to the Processing Agreement is amended to (i) renumber the existing Section 3.1 as 3.1(a) and to add a new Section 3.1(b) immediately after the existing text in Section 3.1 so as to read as follows:

(b) Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Agreement, and upon written notification from Member that Member or its Affiliates agree to accept PaySecure Transactions, Carrier may submit for processing hereunder PaySecure Transactions, and Member agrees to process such transactions. Carrier understands and agrees that Member’s ability to accept PaySecure Transactions under this Agreement is dependent upon Member or its Affiliates continuing to have agreements in place with Acculynk and the EFT Networks. Carrier acknowledges that even if Member agrees to accept PaySecure Transactions, Member may not be able to accept Transactions for Debit Cards on all the EFT Networks. *****. If at any time Member can no longer process PaySecure Transactions because (i) Member or Member’s Affiliates do not have the required enforceable contracts with Acculynk or the EFT Networks or (ii)

 

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Acculynk cannot or will not perform under its contracts with Member or Affiliates of Member, then Member shall notify Carrier thereof, and Carrier may not submit any PaySecure Transactions for processing after receipt of such notice. Member shall not be deemed in breach of the Agreement or otherwise have any liability to Carrier as a result of its inability to process PaySecure Transactions due to the lack of the required contracts with Acculynk or the EFT Networks or the inability of unwillingness of Acculynk to perform under such contracts.

In submitting PaySecure Transactions to Member, Carrier agrees as follows:

 

  a. During the Transaction process, Carrier will employ an Internet PIN Pad with PaySecure technology to maintain the confidentiality of the Cardholder’s Debit Card information and PIN.

 

  b. Carrier shall use PaySecure technology when initiating every PaySecure Transaction so as to prevent the unauthorized recording or disclosure of a Cardholder’s PIN.

 

  c. Carrier shall require that each holder of a Debit Card enter his or her PIN on a PaySecure Internet PIN Pad when initiating a PaySecure Transaction.

If Member has agreed to accept PaySecure Transactions pursuant to this Section 3.1(b), Carrier shall support PaySecure Transactions for purchases and refunds, but may not support purchases with cashback or balance inquiries. At the time of any PaySecure Transaction, Carrier shall provide each Cardholder a Transaction receipt containing, at a minimum, the following information:

 

    Amount of the Debit Card Transaction,

 

    Date of Transaction receipt issuance or date of departure,

 

    Truncated Debit Card number or another account number or code that uniquely identifies the Cardholder,

 

    Carrier’s name, and

 

    Transaction reference number or authorization number.

Carrier may perform a refund Transaction for a PaySecure Transaction only if the original PIN-based Debit Card Transaction was performed through PaySecure. When requested by any EFT Network, Carrier will immediately take action to: (i) eliminate any fraudulent or improper Transactions identified by the EFT Network, (ii) suspend processing of PaySecure Transactions until such fraudulent or improper Transactions are addressed, or (iii) entirely discontinue acceptance of PaySecure Transactions.

 

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Carrier understands that PaySecure Transactions conducted with an Internet PIN Pad are high risk and there is a significant risk that a Cardholder’s PIN may be tracked or improperly disclosed if PaySecure technology is not employed with the Internet PIN Pad. Carrier understands that Member does not provide such security technology and that it is solely Carrier’s responsibility to employ such technology. Member acknowledges that Acculynk is a contractor of an Affiliate of Member and it shall be the obligation of Member to obtain Acculynk’s services through such Affiliate. Carrier indemnifies Member against any claims made by a holder of a Debit Card regarding the unauthorized disclosure of such Cardholder’s PIN in any Transactions submitted to Member for processing, except to the extent caused by the negligence, willful misconduct, or breach of this Agreement, Operating Regulations, or any applicable laws or regulations by Member, its Affiliates, Acculynk, or an EFT Network. All PaySecure Transactions shall be included in the flight calendar under the Exposure Protection Schedule and otherwise included when determining Gross Exposure. Carrier shall be responsible for submitting to Member the flight data information for each PaySecure Transaction necessary to allow Member to include such Transactions in the Gross Exposure (as defined in the Exposure Protection Schedule) calculation.

Carrier and Member recognize that the Operating Regulations applicable to Chargebacks on PaySecure Transactions under the EFT Networks and applicable law may differ from the rules set forth in this Agreement and the Operating Regulations applicable to Transactions with the Credit Card Associations. Carrier and Member agree that any rules contained under this Agreement applicable to Chargebacks shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to comply with conflicting Operating Regulations or applicable law.

(d) The Fee Schedule attached to the Processing Agreement is amended by adding the new following sections at the end of such Fee Schedule:

J. Notwithstanding the foregoing but subject to subpart M below, the fee for all PaySecure Transactions shall initially be *****.

K. *****

L. Servicer will ***** during ***** in which ***** Servicer will *****.

M. The rate specified in paragraph J above for PaySecure Transaction (other than subpart (iv) thereof) shall *****.

 

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3. Representations and Warranties of Carrier . Carrier hereby represents and warrants to U.S. Bank that on and as of the date hereof and after giving effect to this Amendment:

(a) Carrier has the power and legal right and authority to enter into this Amendment and has duly authorized as appropriate the execution and delivery of this Amendment and none of the agreements contained herein contravene or constitute a default under any agreement, instrument or indenture to which the Carrier is a party or a signatory or a provision of Carrier’s organizational documents or, to the best of the Carrier’s knowledge, any other agreement or requirement of law, or result in the imposition of any lien on any of its property under any agreement binding on or applicable to Carrier or any of its property except, if any, in favor of U.S. Bank.

(b) Carrier is duly organized and in good standing under the laws of the state of its organization and is qualified to do business in each state where the nature of its activities or the character of its properties makes such qualification necessary or desirable and the failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect on the assets or operations of a Carrier.

(c) Upon the effective date of this Amendment, this Amendment and the Processing Agreement, as modified hereby, will constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of Carrier enforceable in accordance with their terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws affecting the rights of creditors generally, and to the exercise of judicial discretion in accordance with general principles of equity.

4. Ratification of Processing Agreement; Acknowledgment . Except as expressly modified under this Amendment, all of the terms, conditions, provisions, agreements, requirements, promises, obligations, duties, covenants and representations of Carrier and U.S. Bank, respectively, under the Processing Agreement are hereby ratified by Carrier and U.S. Bank respectively.

5. Effective Date . This Amendment shall become effective upon execution and delivery to U.S. Bank of duly executed counterparts hereof by U.S. Bank and Carrier as of the date first written above.

6. Merger and Integration, Superseding Effect . This Amendment, from and after the date hereof, embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto, and supersedes and has merged into it all prior oral and written agreements, on the same subjects by and between the parties hereto with the effect that this Amendment, shall control with respect to the specific subjects hereof and thereof.

7. Governing Law . This Amendment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota.

8. Counterparts . This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which counterparts of this Agreement when taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Amendment to Agreement as of the day and year first written above.

 

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By  

/s/ John R. Follert

  Its: Authorized Representative

 

ACCEPTED AND AGREED
AS OF January 20, 2014:
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By  

/s/ Peter D. Hunt

Its   SVP & Chief Financial Officer

 

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[Signature Page to Second Amendment to Signatory Agreement]

Exhibit 10.5

SIGNATORY AGREEMENT

(International Transactions)

 

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SIGNATORY AGREEMENT

(International Transactions)

This Signatory Agreement, including the Schedules attached hereto (“this Signatory Agreement”) and together with the Master Terms of Service (“MTOS”) referenced below (“this Agreement”), dated as of August 14, 2012 (“Effective Date”), is by and between Virgin America Inc., a company organized under the laws of the state of Delaware and having its place of business at 555 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010 (hereafter “Carrier”), and Elavon Financial Services Limited (UK Branch) having its registered office address at Meridien House, 69-71 Clarendon Road, London WD17 1DS United Kingdom as “Member” and “Servicer.” Carrier, Member and Servicer shall be collectively referred to as the “Parties” and individually each a “Party”. Capitalized terms used herein but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the MTOS attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein as provided in Section 1 below.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Carrier, an air carrier engaged in the transportation of passengers by air, desires to make available to its customers a convenient means of purchasing air transportation, both on a current and time payment basis, through the use of Cards; and

WHEREAS, Member is a member of Visa International, Inc. and MasterCard International (the “Applicable Card Associations”) and is qualified to enter into contractual relationships with merchants such as Carrier who wish to honor Cards which bear the service marks of the Applicable Card Associations; and the Applicable Card Associations contemplate that Cards will be issued by financial institutions who are members in the respective systems and that such Cards will be honored by merchants who have signed agreements with member financial institutions; and

WHEREAS, Servicer is qualified to provide the merchant processing services required in order to honor Cards; and

WHEREAS, Carrier has engaged Member and Servicer to process Transactions conducted in the jurisdictions identified on Exhibit A (“Applicable Transactions”) on behalf of Carrier, and Member and Servicer have agreed to undertake such processing.

NOW, THEREFORE , for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby covenant and agree to be bound as follows:

Section 1. Incorporation of MTOS . The MTOS are incorporated into and are a part of this Agreement and each Party acknowledges, affirms and agrees that it is bound by the terms of the MTOS. Each reference in the MTOS to “the Signatory Agreement” means this Signatory Agreement with Member and Servicer as named in the preamble hereof. Each reference in this Signatory Agreement, the MTOS or the Schedules hereto to “the Agreement” or “this Agreement” mean this Signatory Agreement, the MTOS and the Schedules attached hereto, which form part of this Agreement and shall have effect as if set out in full body of this Agreement, collectively.

 

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Section 2. Processing Services . Carrier hereby requests that Member and Servicer process Applicable Transactions on behalf of Carrier and provide the services described in this Agreement, and Member and Servicer each agree to process, or cause to be processed, the Applicable Transactions and provide such services, or cause them to be provided, in compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and with the Operating Regulations and applicable requirements of law.

Section 3. Commencement Date . Member and Servicer shall commence processing Applicable Transactions under this Agreement on a date mutually agreed to by the Parties (the “Commencement Date”).

Section 4. Effective Date . This Agreement shall become effective as of the Effective Date upon execution, and delivery to the other Parties, of this Signatory Agreement by each Party hereto.

Section 5. ***** . During the term of this Agreement, Member and Servicer *****.

Section 6. Settlement Currency . All Transactions under the Agreement shall be submitted to Member and Servicer in one of the Submission Currencies identified on Exhibit A and the all settlements with respect to such Transactions shall be in the Settlement Currency that is identical to the Submission Currency. Carrier may request that Member and Servicer permit that Applicable Transactions be settled with a Settlement Currency that is different than the Submission Currency for such Transactions. Carrier acknowledges and agrees that a currency conversion would be required and that Member and Servicer would have employ their exchange rate methodology in making any such currency conversion and the costs associated with such conversion would be passed on to Carrier.

Section 7. Chip and PIN; 3D Secure . Carrier shall be liable for all failed or fraudulent Transactions carried out using Cards in any case where: (i) Carrier uses a terminal that does not incorporate Chip and PIN Technology; or (ii) Carrier uses a terminal which incorporates Chip and PIN Technology but does not use the Chip and PIN functionality to accept the Card Transaction; or (iii) Carrier uses a terminal to accept a Card Transaction and does not have the Cardholder use the PIN Pad. In the event that Carrier fails to accept Card Transactions using a terminal(s) that incorporates Chip and PIN Technology (and using a PIN Pad, as appropriate) in an Applicable Country where such functionality is mandated or generally available after the date notified to Carrier, the provision of services under this Agreement may be suspended by Member and Servicer to Carrier and the Agreement may be terminated forthwith by Member or Servicer.

In the event Carrier uses a terminal, Carrier shall, where required by Member or Servicer or the Card Associations participate in the 3D Secure™ and/or Verified by Visa (“VbV”) systems and acquire the right to use or access the MPI. In such case, Carrier shall either: (i) participate in the 3D Secure™ and acquire the right to use the MPI by agreement with an approved seller of MPI software; or (ii) have Member or Servicer host an MPI, or such other merchant plug-in software product designated by Member or Servicer from time to time, on Carrier’s behalf on the terms set forth by Member or Servicer and communicated to Carrier; or (iii) with the prior written consent of Member or Servicer, procure for a merchant plug-in

 

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software product of equivalent functionality to the MPI. For purposes of this Agreement, 3D Secure means the Three-Domain Secure protocol developed by Visa and for the purposes of the Agreement includes Verified by Visa™ and MasterCard ® SecureCode™ developed by MasterCard and such other programs notified to Carrier by Member or Servicer from time to time (and in each case shall include successive versions thereof) and the expression “3D Secure™ System” shall be construed accordingly. Carrier acknowledges that the Card Associations may require 3D Secure for the processing of certain Card products. Member and Servicer will use reasonable endeavors to advise Carrier from time to time of those Card products that are not accepted without use of 3D Secure.

For purposes of this Section 7, the terms below shall have the following meanings:

Chip and PIN Technology – Any technology in whatever form introduced by any Card Association which employs chip embedded Cards and/or the use of a PIN in conjunction with, or in replacement of, a manual signature of a Cardholder.

Chip and PIN Terminal – Terminals which complies with EMV Integrated Circuit Card Specifications for Payment Systems together with PIN Pads as appropriate.

MPI - Merchant Plug In – The software developed by a certified third party in accordance with the Operating Regulations (current to “MPI - Version 1.02”) for handling e-payment transactions in the 3D Secure™ System in accordance with the specifications published by Visa, and shall include successive versions thereof as may be implemented by Member or Servicer from time to time.

Section 8. Privacy; Personal Data . Carrier acknowledges that Member and Servicer are required to report Carrier’s business name to the Visa VMAS™ listing maintained by Visa pursuant to the Operating Regulations. Carrier specifically consents to the fulfillment of the obligations related to the listing by Member and Servicer, the listing itself, and Carrier waives and holds harmless Member and Servicer from all claims and liabilities it may have as a result of such reporting.

To the extent that the information disclosed by a Carrier to Member or Servicer comprises of personal data of Carrier or its Affiliates within the meaning of applicable data protection legislation (“ Personal Data ”), such Personal Data may be used, disclosed or processed by Member, Servicer and their Affiliates (only for this clause, Affiliates means any member of the U.S. Bank group of companies) for any or all of the following purposes: to comply with applicable laws and the Operating Regulations, to provide merchant services under the Agreement to Carrier; to administer and operate the Agreement, including, where applicable, conducting identity checks on Carrier and where relevant, Carrier’s controlling shareholders, and to conduct, monitor and analyze Member’s and Servicer’s businesses or those of its Affiliates; to market and sell to Carrier products and services offered by Member, Servicer or its Affiliates relating to merchant services; to obtain advice from professional advisors; to third party investors or potential investors in Member, Servicer or their Affiliates in the event of the sale, disposal, merger or transfer of the business of Member, Servicer or their Affiliates, or for obtaining financing for Member’s or Servicer’s business, or negotiations in connection with that purpose

 

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and only when necessary, appropriate and allowed under applicable law, provided that those recipients who are not subject to a statutory duty of confidentiality have agreed to maintain the Personal Data in confidence in accordance with terms not less stringent that those set forth in the Agreement.

Carrier acknowledges and agrees that Personal Data provided by Carrier may be transferred outside of the European Economic Area for any and all of the foregoing reasons, provided that proper precautions to maintain the confidentiality of the Personal Data are taken.

Carrier’s processing of any Personal Data received in performance of the Agreement shall comply with applicable data protection legislation and all other applicable laws.

Section 9. Payment Services Regulation . The Parties further agree that they have mutually relied upon the representations of the other that this Agreement is entered for commercial or business purposes and not for personal, family or household purposes, that neither Party is a consumer, and that each Party is engaged in their common trade. The Parties explicitly agree that where relevant, the provisions of the Payment Services Regulations 2009 (the “PSR”) shall be disapplied the fullest extent allowed under law, including but not limited to the entirety of Part 5 of the PSR, together with all provisions of Part 6 of the PSR which the Parties are entitled to contractually disapply.

Section 10. Processing Fees; VAT Taxes . The processing fees for the services provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be at the rates set forth in the Fee Schedule attached hereto. Servicer shall, where required by applicable law in the processing of Transactions, issue a Value Added Tax (“VAT”) invoice and summary of Transactions. All amounts stated in this Agreement (including Schedule of Fees) are exclusive of VAT or other taxes. If VAT or any other tax is chargeable in respect of all or any amounts paid to Servicer under this Agreement Carrier shall pay to Servicer such VAT at the rate properly chargeable, in respect of the relevant supply of goods or services supplied by Member and Servicer.

Section 11. Exposure Protection . Member and Servicer may retain and hold all funds paid to it by a Card Association on account of Sales Records submitted by Carrier to Member or Servicer as Reserved Funds in accordance with the Exposure Protection Schedule attached hereto. Each of the terms contained in the Exposure Protection Schedule are incorporated herein by reference.

Section 12. Applicable Rate: Net Activity . For purposes of this Signatory Agreement, the definitions of Applicable Rate and Net Activity contained in the MTOS shall be amended to read as follows:

Applicable Rate : The Applicable Rate (using a 365-day year) shall for each Settlement Currency be an amount equal to *****.

 

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Net Activity – For any day on which funds are to be remitted to Carrier under Section 6.2 hereof with respect to Transactions to be settled in the same currency, the net aggregate amount of (i) the aggregate amount of the unpaid Sales Records submitted to Member or Servicer for which the Settlement Period has passed that are to be settled to Carrier in the same currency, plus (ii) adjustments in favor of Carrier in the same currency, minus (iii) outstanding Credit Records, Chargebacks to Carrier for which Servicer or Member has not been reimbursed, adjustments in favor of Servicer or Member and reimbursements to Servicer or Member with respect to Sales Records in the same currency, minus (iv) fees owed to Servicer or Member and the processing fees set out in the Fee Schedule and any other obligations of Carrier to Servicer or Member arising under this Agreement, minus *****.

Section 13. Modification to Section 6.2 of the MTOS . For purposes of this Signatory Agreement, Section 6.2(e) of the MTOS shall be amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

Member or Servicer will deposit, or cause to be deposited, on each Business Day on the day specified in Exhibit A, via electronic funds transfer or any other form of funds transfer acceptable to Member and Servicer in their sole discretion, into the applicable Settlement Account for each applicable currency, an amount equal to the amount of Net Activity relating to such currency for each Business Day subject to Servicer’s receipt of the incoming transmission of Sales Records and Credit Records by 10:30 p.m. prevailing local United Kingdom time. The Settlement Period under this Agreement shall be set at the number of days that equals, in Member’s and Servicer’s estimation, the Required Amount as set forth in the Exposure Protection Schedule. It is Member’s and Servicer’s intent that at no time shall the Settlement Period be set at a level that results in Member’s and Servicer’s potential exposure as determined by the Required Amount being less than ***** covered. Member and Servicer reserve the right at any time, to increase or decrease the Settlement Period under this Agreement such that the delayed amount under the Settlement Period equals the then applicable Required Amount. Member and Servicer also reserve the right to change from a single fixed Settlement Period for a portion or all Sales Records to separate Settlement Periods determined for each individual Sales Records and to have the Deposit equal the Required Amount as set forth in the Exposure Protection Schedule (the “Individual Sales Methodology”), provided that Member’s or Servicer’s systems are able to establish such separate Settlement Periods. Any failure by Member or Servicer to adjust the Settlement Period shall not be considered a course of conduct upon which Carrier may rely in the future. When separate Settlement Periods are used for individual Sales Records, the Deposit with respect to such Sales Records shall be funded with Reserved Funds. For purposes of this Section 6.2(e), the term “Settlement Period” shall mean the number of days identified by Member or Servicer (which may be changed by Member or Servicer in accordance with Section 6.2) that must elapse after a Sales Record is submitted by Carrier to Member or Servicer before Member or Servicer is obligated to include such amount contained in the Sales Record as part of Net Activity.

 

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Section 14. Effect of Insolvency Proceeding . Notwithstanding anything contained in the MTOS to the contrary, upon and after the occurrence of the commencement, whether by or against Carrier, of any bankruptcy, reorganization, or other proceeding under any bankruptcy, reorganization, or other proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency law, Servicer may, at its option, require as a condition to the processing of any Applicable Transactions submitted to it relating to sales made by Carrier prior to or after the institution of such proceedings, the entry of an order by the court having the jurisdiction of any such proceeding, authorizing Carrier to issue, and Member and Servicer to process, Applicable Transactions for sales made by Carrier prior to or after the institution of such proceeding.

Section 15. Notices . All notices permitted or required to be sent pursuant to this Agreement shall be addressed as set forth below:

 

TO CARRIER:    Virgin America Inc.
   555 Airport Blvd.
   Burlingame, CA 94010
TO SERVICER:    Elavon Financial Services Limited (UK Branch)
   c/o U.S. Bank National Association
   Mail Station BC-MN-H22P
   800 Nicollet Mall
   Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
ATTENTION:    Credit Manager
   Telecopy: (612) 973-

Section 16. Term . This Agreement shall become effective as of the Effective Date and continue in effect, unless earlier terminated pursuant to Section 14 of the MTOS, for an initial term of ***** from the Commencement Date and *****; provided, that at any time during the term hereof any Party may terminate this Agreement with or without cause upon sixty (60) days written notice to the other Parties.

Section 17. Role of Servicer . Notwithstanding the terms of this Agreement, Servicer (or any other Person to which Servicer may delegate functions or duties) with respect to functions and duties that may be performed by Member or by it, shall perform, or cause to be performed, all processing and operational functions under this Agreement for Carrier and interact with Carrier with respect to the same, including the remittance to Carrier of funds received from the Card Associations, if permitted by Operating Regulations, except that Member shall settle all Applicable Transactions with the Applicable Card Associations. Any requests or notices made by Carrier, all Sales Records and Credit Records to be submitted by it, and all reports, materials, information or notices to be provided by it, shall be sent, submitted or provided by Carrier to Servicer in satisfaction of any requirement to provide the same to Servicer and Member and shall

 

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not be sent, submitted or provided to Member unless Servicer otherwise instructs Carrier in writing. Unless Servicer otherwise agrees, Servicer, if permitted by Operating Regulations and in compliance with applicable requirements of law, for itself and on behalf of Member, will retain and hold any Deposit amount and make any requests for or retain additional funds, including Reserved Funds, all as contemplated by Sections 3, 4, 5, 7 and 9 of the Exposure Protection Schedule and shall have the right to exercise all rights and remedies of Servicer and/or Member under this Agreement. Servicer shall have all rights and benefits of Member with respect to actions that may be taken by Member that are taken by Servicer. Carrier may rely on any agreements, consents, waivers and actions of Servicer as if the same were performed by Member.

Section 18. Entirety . This Agreement (including the MTOS and the Fee Schedule and the Exposure Protection Schedule attached to this Signatory Agreement) constitutes the entire understanding and agreement among the Parties with respect to the subject matter herein contained, and there are no other agreements, representations, warranties or understanding, oral or written, expressed or implied, that are not merged herein and superseded hereby. This Agreement shall not be amended, supplemented, modified or changed in any manner, except as provided in writing and signed by the Parties hereto. In the event of conflict of any term between the documents, the order of control shall be: Exposure Protection Schedule, this Agreement, MTOS, and Fee Schedule.

Section 19. Governing Law . This Agreement and any matter arising from or in connection with it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Section 20. Consent to Jurisdiction . FOR THE PURPOSES OF ALL LEGAL PROCEEDINGS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN PERFORMED IN ENGLAND AND WALES AND THE COURTS OF ENGLAND AND WALES WILL HAVE JURISDICTION TO ENTERTAIN ANY ACTION ARISING UNDER SUCH AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY ATTORNS TO THE NON-EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF ENGLAND AND WALES AND ALL COURTS COMPETENT TO HEAR APPEALS THEREFROM.

Section 21. Counterparts; Facsimile or Electronic Transmission . This Agreement and any and all related documents may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which, when so executed, then delivered or transmitted by facsimile or electronic mail, shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which taken together shall constitute but one and the same instrument. In particular, this Agreement and any and all related documents may be executed by facsimile, and signatures on a facsimile copy hereof shall be deemed authorized original signatures.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed and attested to by their duly authorized officers as of the day and year written.

 

CARRIER:
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By (Print Name): Peter D. Hunt
Signature:  

/s/ Peter D. Hunt

Title:   SVP & Chief Financial Officer
Date:   July 24, 2012

 

MEMBER AND SERVICER:
ELAVON FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED (UK BRANCH)
By (Print Name): Pamela Joseph
Signature:  

/s/ Pamela Joseph

Title:   Its Authorized Representative
Date:   August 14, 2012

 

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SCHEDULE A

APPLICABLE COUNTRIES AND CURRENCIES

Applicable Countries

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Initial Submission/Settlement Currencies shall be identified by Carrier from the list of available settlement currencies below. *****

Settlement Currencies*: AUD, CAD, CHF, CZK, DKK, EUR, GBP, HKD, JPY, NOK, NZD, PLN, SEK, SGD, USD, and ZAR.

The settlements with respect to a Transaction shall be in a Settlement Currency identical to the Submissions Currency for such Transaction. Carrier may from time to time request that a Submission Currency for a particular Applicable Country be modified. Any such modification must be agreed to by Servicer in writing (which may be by e-mail). Notwithstanding the foregoing, a change to a Submission Currency for an Applicable Country will only be made if (i) Servicer can support such requested Submission Currency, (ii) Carrier gives Servicer thirty (30) days written notice of its request to change the applicable Submission Currency, and (iii) Carrier has not modified the Submission Currency for such Applicable Country during the preceding 90 days. If a currency conversion is necessary either because Servicer does not support settlement in the particular Submission Currency or Servicer agrees to have the Settlement and Submission Currencies be different, Carrier acknowledges and agrees that Servicer will employ its then applicable exchange rate methodology in making any such currency conversion and any costs or expenses associated with such conversion would be the responsibility of Carrier.

 

* Abbreviations used in the table above shall have the definition applied to such abbreviations in the currency markets.

 

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EXPOSURE PROTECTION SCHEDULE

 

 

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EXPOSURE PROTECTION SCHEDULE

This Exposure Protection Schedule is to the Signatory Agreement dated as of             2012 by and among Carrier, Member and Servicer (together with the Master Terms of Service incorporated therein and all Schedules, Exhibits and other attachments to the Signatory Agreement and the Master Terms of Service, this or the “Agreement”).

 

1. Certain Definitions.

All terms not otherwise defined herein that are capitalized and used herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Agreement. References to Sections in “this Agreement” or “the Agreement” mean any such Section in the MTOS. As used in this Exposure Protection Schedule, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

Aggregate Protection – The sum of (i) the Deposit, (ii) the amount remaining to be drawn upon any valid and outstanding Letter of Credit, and (iii) the proceeds of any previous draw on a Letter of Credit held by Servicer or Member and not applied to any Obligations or credited to the Deposit.

Carrier’s Rights – Any and all rights that Carrier has or may at any time acquire in any Sales Records or any Deposit amount or any right to payment under the Agreement, or from any third parties as a result of any Sales Records or Card sales arising under or relating to the Agreement.

Deposit – The aggregate of (a) Reserved Funds, (b) funds held during the Settlement Period and (c) any cash remitted and pledged by Carrier to Member or Servicer or any other Secured Party pursuant to or in connection with the Agreement to secure the Obligations hereunder, and all additions to such aggregate made from time to time and all monies, securities, investments and instruments purchased therewith and all interest, profits and/or dividends accruing thereon and proceeds thereof. Separate Deposits may be maintained in the event there are multiple currencies, in such currencies.

Gross Exposure – As defined in Section 8 of this Exposure Protection Schedule.

Letter of Credit – One or more valid and outstanding irrevocable standby letters of credit that are (i) issued for the benefit of all Secured Parties, (ii) in form and substance acceptable to Servicer, as determined by Servicer in its sole discretion, (iii) issued by a financial institution acceptable to Servicer, as determined by Servicer in its sole discretion and (iv) expressly accepted by Servicer or Member, as agent for all Secured Parties.

Lien – Any mortgage, pledge, security interest, encumbrance, lien, hypothec or charge of any kind (including any agreement to provide any of the foregoing), any conditional sale or other title retention agreement or any lease in the nature thereof, or any filing or agreement to file a financing statement as debtor on any property leased to any Person under a lease which is not in the nature of a conditional sale or title retention agreement.

 

 

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Methodology – As defined in Section 3 of this Exposure Protection Schedule.

Obligations – All of Carrier’s obligations under the Agreement and any Other Signatory Agreements whether now existing or hereafter arising, whether now existing or hereafter arising (including any of the foregoing obligations that arise prior to or after any Insolvency Event and any obligations arising pursuant to this Exposure Protection Schedule).

Other Signatory Agreement – Any agreement (other than the Agreement), executed by at least Carrier and Servicer or one of its affiliates, which substantially incorporates the MTOS.

Required Amount – The amount of *****

Secured Parties – Any of (i) Servicer, Member, and each Association Obligor under the Signatory Agreement and (ii) those entities having any of the same designations or acting in the same capacity under any Other Signatory Agreement.

 

2. Exposure Protection

 

  (a) Upon commencement of the Agreement, Member or Servicer may retain and hold all funds paid to Member by a Card Association on account of Sales Records submitted by Carrier to Servicer or Member for the applicable Settlement Period (which amounts so held shall be considered part of the Deposit). However, at Servicer’s sole election, it may change from a single fixed Settlement Period for all Sales Records to separate Settlement Periods determined for each individual Sales Records such that Servicer will retain and hold funds paid to Servicer by a Card Association on account of such Sales Records until the amount of the Deposit equals the Required Amount, as determined in accordance with Sections 3 and 8 of this Exposure Protection Schedule. In lieu of retaining Reserved Funds, or in addition to retaining and holding Reserved Funds, Member or Servicer, in its sole discretion, may demand that Carrier, and Carrier shall upon such demand, remit to Servicer within five (5) business days (“Business Days”) of Servicer’s demand immediately available funds to hold as the Deposit in an amount that when added to amounts (if any) retained and held by or on behalf of Member or Servicer as the Deposit causes the amount of the Aggregate Protection to equal the Required Amount. The Deposit amount shall be subject to adjustment as provided in Section 3 of this Exposure Protection Schedule. Member, Servicer or any Secured Party will hold the Deposit as security for the due and punctual payment of and performance by Carrier of the Obligations. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, in no event shall Member and/or Servicer retain and hold funds under this Agreement where the amount of the Aggregate Protection exceeds the Required Amount.

 

 

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  (b) To the extent Carrier has or may at any time acquire any rights in Carrier’s Rights, Carrier grants to each of Servicer, Member, and all other Secured Parties a Lien on the Deposit and all other Carrier’s Rights to secure the payment and performance by Carrier of all Obligations. Each Secured Party shall act as agent for all Secured Parties to the extent that any such Secured Party controls or possesses the Deposit or any collateral hereunder or is named as Secured Party on any filing, registration or recording. Carrier hereby acknowledges that notwithstanding the foregoing grant of a Lien, funds held during the Settlement Period and the Reserved Funds represent only a future right to payment owed to Carrier under the Agreement, payment of which is subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement and to Carrier’s complete and irrevocable fulfillment of its obligations and duties under the Agreement and do not constitute funds of Carrier.

 

  (c) Carrier further agrees that during the term of the Agreement, Carrier shall not grant, or attempt to grant, to any other Person or suffer to exist in favor of any other Person any Lien or other interest in Carrier’s Rights (if any) or in any proceeds thereof unless any such Lien or other interest and the priority thereof are subject to a subordination agreement in favor of Member, Servicer and all other Secured Parties and satisfactory to Servicer.

 

  (d) Carrier hereby acknowledges that Member and Servicer dispute the existence of any interest of Carrier in any rights to payment from Cardholders or Card Issuers arising out of the Sales Records and further acknowledges that to the extent it may have an interest therein, such interest is subordinate to the interests of the Secured Parties and of any of their respective subrogees.

 

  (e) Carrier will do all acts and things, and will execute, endorse, deliver, file, register or record all instruments, statements, declarations or agreements (including pledges, assignments, security agreements, financing statements, continuation statements, etc.) requested by Servicer, in form reasonably satisfactory to Servicer, to establish, perfect, maintain and continue the perfection and priority of the security interest and hypothec of Secured Parties in all Carrier’s Rights and in all proceeds of the foregoing. Carrier hereby irrevocably appoints Servicer (and all persons, officers, employees or agents designated by Servicer), its agent and attorney-in-fact to do all such acts and things contemplated by this paragraph in the name of Carrier. Without limiting the foregoing, Carrier hereby authorizes Servicer to file one or more financing statements or continuation statements in respect hereof, and amendments thereto, relating to any part of the collateral described herein without the signature of Carrier. A carbon, photographic or other reproduction of the Agreement or of a financing statement shall be sufficient as a financing statement and may be filed in lieu of the original in any or all jurisdictions which accept such reproductions.

 

 

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3. Adjustments to Deposit

 

  (a) Servicer will use the Methodology described in Section 8 of this Exposure Protection Schedule (the “Methodology”) to calculate Gross Exposure each Business Day after individual Settlement Periods are established for each Sales Record. Servicer will also use the Methodology to determine whether the single Settlement Period should be modified. Carrier acknowledges that Servicer has explained to it and it understands Servicer’s Methodology for determining Gross Exposure, the Settlement Period, and the amount of the Aggregate Protection and hereby agrees to be bound by such Methodology and the determinations made by Servicer as a result thereof. Among other things, Carrier understands that Gross Exposure includes the value of Travel Costs for goods or services sold to Cardholders who used their Cards to purchase such goods or services with respect to which Carrier has not yet provided such goods or services. Servicer and Carrier may change the Methodology by mutual agreement.

 

  (b) After conversion to individual Settlement Periods, the amount of the Deposit shall be increased or decreased each Business Day, as appropriate, based on the Methodology so that the amount of the Aggregate Protection will at all times equal the Required Amount. Any necessary increases to the Deposit may be made, at Servicer’s sole discretion by Member or Servicer withholding as Reserved Funds an amount up to ***** of amounts otherwise payable to Carrier under Section 6.2 of the MTOS until the amount of the Aggregate Protection is at least equal to the Required Amount, or by federal wire transfer of immediately available funds from Carrier to an account designated by Servicer, on the first (1st) Business Day after Carrier’s receipt of notice from Servicer that an increase is required and the amount thereof. If the Servicer agrees to permit increases to the amount of the Deposit by wire transfer and the funds required to increase the amount of the Deposit so that the Aggregate Protection is equal to the Required Amount are not transferred to Servicer as required by this Section 3, Member or Servicer may immediately withhold on a daily basis as Reserved Funds an amount up to ***** of amounts otherwise payable to Carrier under Section 6.2 of the MTOS until the amount of the Aggregate Protection at least equals the Required Amount. Member or Servicer shall remit to Carrier from the Deposit the amount necessary to reduce the amount of the Aggregate Protection to equal the Required Amount on each Business Day in accordance with Section 6.2 of the MTOS.

 

  (c) The amount of the Deposit to be maintained hereunder may be reduced in accordance with Section 9 of this Exposure Protection Schedule pursuant to which Servicer accepts Letter of Credit in lieu of all or a portion of the Deposit so long as the Aggregate Protection equals the Required Amount.

 

 

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  (d) If an event or series of events occurs that can reasonably be determined to have a materially positive effect on Carrier’s present and prospective financial condition, then at any time after six months after the Effective Date, Carrier may once each quarter submit a written request to Servicer to review the Required Amount for consideration of a reduction in the percentage of Gross Exposure required to be maintained as the amount of the Aggregate Protection (a “Modification Request”). Servicer shall review the Modification Request and information presented by Carrier and attempt to respond to such request within thirty (30) days. Any determination of whether to agree to the Modification Request shall be made in the sole discretion of Servicer.

 

4. Control of Deposit

Carrier acknowledges that (i) funds remitted to Member or Servicer by Carrier and (ii) funds paid by Card Associations and held by Member, Servicer or any Secured Party during the Settlement Period or as the Deposit may be commingled with other funds of Member, Servicer or such Secured Party, and further acknowledges that all such funds, and any investment of funds shall be in the name and control of Member, Servicer or such Secured Party, and Carrier shall have no interest in any securities, instruments or other contracts or any interest, dividends or other earnings accruing thereon or in connection therewith. It is the understanding of the Parties that, notwithstanding any other provision of the Agreement to the contrary, (a) the sole obligation of Member or Servicer with respect to the Deposit shall be the obligation to pay to Carrier amounts equal to the amounts attributable to Travel Costs with respect to which Carrier has provided goods or services net of any Obligations owed Carrier to any Secured Party, (b) such obligation to make payment to Carrier is at all times subject to the terms of the Agreement, and (c) such payment shall only be due and payable upon complete and irrevocable fulfillment by Carrier of all of its obligations and duties under the Agreement.

 

5. Investment

To the extent permitted by applicable law or regulation, all amounts held as the Deposit will be deemed to earn a yield equal to the Applicable Rate. The amount so earned shall be credited to the Deposit on a monthly basis.

 

6. Right of Offset; Recoupment; Application

At any time that an amount is due Member, Servicer or any other Secured Party from Carrier, and Member, Servicer or such other Secured Party does not obtain payment of such amount due as provided in the Agreement, Member or Servicer (each on behalf of itself and any other Secured Party) shall have the right to apply, recoup or set off any amounts otherwise owed by Member, Servicer or any other Secured Party to Carrier hereunder, including, without limitation, funds held during the Settlement Period and any amounts attributable to the Deposit, to the amount owed by Carrier. Servicer may exercise any such right for its benefit or the benefit of Member or any other Secured

 

 

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Party. Where any application, recoupment or set off requires the conversion of one currency into another, Servicer or Member shall be entitled to effect such conversion in accordance with its prevailing practice and Carrier shall bear all exchange risks, losses, commissions and other bank charges which may thereafter arise.

 

7. Retention of Deposit After Cessation

Notwithstanding any other provision of the Agreement to the contrary, during the period not to exceed ***** from the earlier of termination of this Agreement or the date upon which Carrier permanently ceases flight operations, Member and Servicer may retain any funds then held during the Settlement Period or the Deposit and Letters of Credit until such time as the Servicer determines that Carrier has no further Obligations or potential Obligations, without any obligation to remit funds to Carrier until such time (provided, however, the Deposit shall not exceed Gross Exposure at any time). During any such period, Carrier may substitute cash collateral in lieu of any Letter of Credit that may be posted, provided that any such substitution is undertaken in a manner that does not expose Member or Servicer to liability for a preferential transfer under 11 U.S.C. §547.

 

8. Methodology

“Gross Exposure” shall be calculated by the Servicer on a daily basis as follows:

 

  (a) Servicer will maintain a ***** with respect to flights of Carrier. ***** will update ***** on a daily basis.

 

  (b) Member’s and Servicer’s risk exposure under the Agreement with respect to Travel Costs, exclusive of ***** will be determined electronically by analyzing all *****

 

  (c) Servicer will electronically sort ***** and will cumulate *****

 

  (d) Servicer will calculate the amount of ***** by *****

 

  (e) After ***** an amount (the “Primary Exposure”) will be calculated by *****

 

  (f) In addition, the amount of potential liability of Member and Servicer from unused flight coupons from the date of first departure until all such flight coupons are used (the “Secondary Exposure”) is equal to *****

 

  (g) The sum equal to ***** will constitute “Gross Exposure”. In calculating Gross Exposure, Servicer shall *****

 

 

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9. Standby Letter of Credit

 

  (a) The amount of the Aggregate Protection which Servicer or Member may maintain pursuant to this Exposure Protection Schedule shall include the sum of (a) the amount remaining to be drawn upon any valid and outstanding Letter of Credit, in lieu of maintaining the amount of the Deposit in an amount equal to the Required Amount and (b) the proceeds of any previous draw on a Letter of Credit held by Servicer or Member and not applied. Any such letter of credit shall be in form and substance acceptable to Servicer and issued by a financial institution acceptable to Servicer, as determined by Servicer in its sole discretion. Notwithstanding any initial acceptance of a Letter of Credit, Servicer reserves the right at any time to either (i) demand delivery of a substitute Letter of Credit issued by different institution or (ii) withhold as Reserved Funds amounts necessary so that the Deposit equals the Required Amount if, in Servicer’s sole discretion, it determines that it cannot or will not continue to accept non-payment risk from the institution obligated on a Letter of Credit previously delivered to Servicer. At such time as the Servicer may no longer draw on a Letter of Credit, Servicer may require that the Deposit equal the Required Amount.

 

  (b) At any time that (i) Net Activity under Section 6.2 of the MTOS is negative or (ii) any event gives rise to Member’s or Servicer’s right under this Agreement to make demand on Carrier for payment to Member or Servicer, in either case after (A) application of all amounts held as part of the Deposit (other than with respect to, or cash proceeds of any drawing under, the letter of credit) so long as such application is not stayed due to an Insolvency Event and (B) application of all amounts that would otherwise be payable to Carrier from Member or Servicer under the Agreement on such date, if any, then Servicer, at its option, may draw on any Letter of Credit issued for Servicer’s benefit (for itself and as agent for any other Secured Party) with respect to the Agreement in an amount that does not exceed the sum of (i) such negative Net Activity or the amount Member or Servicer has a right to demand that the Carrier pay Member or Servicer on such date plus (ii) all amounts that are expected to become due to Member and Servicer during the next one month period on the same basis. Servicer will endeavor to give Carrier notice of each draw it intends to make on a Letter of Credit, but the failure to give such notice shall not impair the right of the Servicer to make a draw on a Letter of Credit.

 

  (c)

In addition to Servicer’s rights as set forth above in Section 9(b) and notwithstanding any of the limitations contained in Section 9(b), Servicer, at its option, may draw (in one or more draws) up to the full amount remaining undrawn on a Letter of Credit upon the occurrence of any one or more of the following events or as otherwise provided below: (a) the occurrence of an Insolvency Event; (b) receipt by Servicer or Member of notification from the issuer of the Letter of Credit that such issuer has elected not to renew the Letter of Credit; (c) notification of termination of the Agreement by either party; (d) a substantial number of the scheduled flights of Carrier fail to operate on any particular day or (e) Servicer, in its sole discretion, determines that it cannot or will not continue to accept non-payment risk from the institution obligated on a

 

 

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  Letter of Credit previously delivered to Servicer. In addition, Servicer may draw upon a Letter of Credit pursuant to any other condition for draw provided in the Letter of Credit, and, in any event, on or after the thirtieth day prior to expiration of the Letter of Credit. No failure to draw, or delay in making a draw, on a Letter of Credit shall impair Servicer’s right to draw thereon at a later time.

 

  (d) Carrier acknowledges that it has no interest in any proceeds of any draw on any Letter of Credit issued for the benefit of Servicer, Member or any Secured Party and that upon any draw on any Letter of Credit, Servicer shall be entitled to hold the proceeds thereof for payment of the Obligations under the Agreement and apply such proceeds in payment thereof as and when Servicer deems appropriate subject to the terms herein. Servicer shall have no obligation to remit to any person or entity any excess proceeds of any draw on the Letter of Credit until expiration of the period specified in Section 7 of this Exposure Protection Schedule. In the event of any dispute between Carrier and the issuer of such letter of credit or any subrogee thereof, or any other person or entity with respect to entitlement to any proceeds of the letter of credit, Servicer may retain all such proceeds until any determination by a court of competent jurisdiction, subject to Servicer’s right to retain and apply proceeds in payment of the Obligations. In the event that Servicer draws on a Letter of Credit and holds the proceeds thereof at a time when Carrier is conducting normal flight operations, Servicer, at its option, may include such proceeds in its calculation of coverage for Gross Exposure and make remittances to Carrier in accordance with Section 3 of this Exposure Protection Schedule as if the proceeds were part of the Deposit. Carrier further agrees that at Servicer’s option, any excess proceeds of a Letter of Credit, as determined by Servicer in good faith after taking into account all obligations of the Carrier to the Secured Parties, may be remitted to the issuer of a Letter of Credit, or if the issuer has been reimbursed in full for all amounts owed to it on account of the draw on the Letter of Credit, to the account party thereof.

 

 

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MASTER TERMS OF SERVICE

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

SECTION 1.

  DEFINITIONS      1   

SECTION 2.

  RULES AND REGULATIONS      7   

SECTION 3.

  HONORING CARDS      8   

SECTION 4.

  CARDHOLDER ACCOUNT INFORMATION; SECURITY PROGRAM COMPLIANCE      13   

SECTION 5.

  RETURNED UNUSED TRAVEL COSTS; CREDIT ADJUSTMENT      14   

SECTION 6.

  SUBMISSION OF ELECTRONIC SALES RECORDS AND ELECTRONIC CREDIT RECORDS      15   

SECTION 7.

  ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION      17   

SECTION 8.

  CHARGEBACKS      18   

SECTION 9.

  REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES      19   

SECTION 10.

  SERVICE MARKS AND TRADEMARKS      21   

SECTION 11.

  AUDIT      22   

SECTION 12.

  DISPUTES WITH CARDHOLDERS      22   

SECTION 13.

  ASSIGNMENT; DELEGATION OF DUTIES      22   

SECTION 14.

  INDEMNIFICATION; LIMIT ON LIABILITY      23   

SECTION 15.

  TERMINATION AND WAIVER      24   

SECTION 16.

  NOTICES      26   

SECTION 17.

  RULES AND REGULATIONS; APPLICABLE LAW      26   

SECTION 18.

  REIMBURSEMENT BY CARRIER      26   

SECTION 19.

  COST AND EXPENSES      27   

SECTION 20.

  ASSISTANCE      27   

SECTION 21.

  REPORTING      27   

SECTION 22.

  GENERAL      29   

SECTION 23.

  REMEDIES CUMULATIVE      29   

 

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SECTION 24.

  CONFIDENTIALITY      29   

SECTION 25.

  FORCE MAJEURE      31   

SECTION 26.

  ASSOCIATION OBLIGOR      31   

SECTION 27.

  JUDGMENT CURRENCY      31   

SECTION 28.

  WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY      32   

Exhibits and Schedules

 

Exhibit A    Payment Days

 

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MASTER TERMS OF SERVICE

PREAMBLE

Carrier (as such capitalized terms and other capitalized terms used in this preamble are defined below), a certified air carrier engaged in the transportation of passengers by air, desires to make available to its customers a convenient means of purchasing air transportation through the use of Cards. These Master Terms of Service (“ MTOS ”) and the other terms of the Agreement govern Carrier’s receipt of Card processing services.

SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS.

1.1 For the purpose of this Agreement, the terms below shall have the following meanings:

Affiliate – With respect to any Party, any Person that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control with such Party. The term control (including the terms “controlled by” and “under common control with”) means the possession, directly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of the Person in question.

Agent – A business organization duly licensed (if so required) and authorized to perform functions of a travel agent who is not an employee of Carrier and who has been duly designated, appointed and authorized by Carrier to act as a travel agent on behalf of Carrier.

Agreement – The Signatory Agreement among Carrier, Servicer and Member providing for the processing of Card Transactions that incorporates the MTOS and all schedules and exhibits attached thereto or attached to the MTOS. Each reference to “the Agreement” or “this Agreement” contained herein shall constitute a reference to, collectively, (a) the applicable Signatory Agreement, (b) each schedule or exhibit attached to such Signatory Agreement, and (c) the MTOS and each schedule or exhibit attached to the MTOS.

Applicable Country – Any country in which Card Transactions are being transacted pursuant to and as permitted by this Agreement, as identified in the Signatory Agreement.

Applicable Rate – The Applicable Rate (using a 365-day year) shall be determined in accordance with the following chart for each Settlement Currency:

 

Settlement Currency

   Applicable Rate  

U.S. Dollars

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Association Obligor – Any Person (other than Carrier) (i) directly liable (a “Direct Obligor”) for obligations owed to any Card Association on account of Sales Records submitted to a Card Association hereunder (for example, Chargebacks and Card Association fines and assessments), or (ii) indirectly liable to any Card Association on account of Sales Records submitted to a Card Association hereunder through an indemnity given to a Direct Obligor or a guarantee of payment of any such indemnity obligation to a Direct Obligor (an “Indirect Obligation”).

Authorization – The process whereby Carrier requests permission for the Card to be used for a particular Transaction.

AVS – Address verification service.

Billing Settlement Processor – A bank settlement plan or similar entity that aggregates Card Transactions for such regions or Applicable Countries as the Parties may mutually agree and submits Card Transactions on behalf of Carrier.

Business Day – With respect to Transactions submitted to Member or Servicer, any weekday, Monday through Friday, except when any such day is a legal holiday recognized by Member or Servicer.

Card – Any credit or debit card bearing the service mark of a Card Association or other evidence of an account, including an account number, issued under the auspices of a Card Association.

Card Associations – The Applicable Card Association(s) as defined in the Signatory Agreement.

Card Issuer – Any bank or financial institution that is a member of a Card Association and issues a Card.

Cardholder – Any person authorized to use a Card by the Card Issuer.

Cardholder Account Information – As defined in Section 4.1.

Carrier – The merchant that is Party to the Signatory Agreement.

Carrier’s Rights – As defined in the Exposure Protection Schedule.

Carrier Website – The website Carrier has established or may establish from time to time for the purpose of selling goods and services in the Applicable Countries.

Chargeback – Any amount claimed from or not paid to Member, Servicer or any other Association Obligor or a refusal or reversal of any payment by a Card Issuer in relation to a Card Transaction for any reason stipulated in the Operating Regulations or any amount claimed from Carrier by Member or Servicer in relation to a Card Transaction as stipulated in the Operating Regulations, or, if the context so requires, the act of returning a previously processed Card Transaction or of asserting a claim for payment.

 

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Commencement Date – As defined in the Signatory Agreement.

CNP Transactions – A Card Transaction which is accepted and processed where the Cardholder is not present or the Card is not provided physically to Carrier at the time the Transaction occurs (for example, internet, mail order or telephone order).

Credit Record – A record, whether paper or electronic, approved by Member or Servicer, which is used to evidence a refund or adjustment of a purchase made through the use of a Card, and which will be credited to a Cardholder account.

Deposit – The aggregate of (a) Reserved Funds and (b) any cash remitted and pledged by Carrier to Member, Servicer or any other Secured Party pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement to secure the Obligations hereunder, and obligations under any Other Signatory Agreements that incorporate the MTOS (if so provided in the applicable Exposure Protection Schedule), and all additions to such aggregate made from time to time and all monies, securities, investments and instruments purchased therewith and all interest, profits or dividends accruing thereon and proceeds thereof. In the event that Transactions are settled in multiple currencies, Member or Servicer may require separate Deposits in such currencies.

Effective Date – The date set forth as the “Effective Date” in the Signatory Agreement that is part of this Agreement.

Electronic Credit Record – An electronic Credit Record.

Electronic Data Capture or “EDC” – Any means by which payment information (e.g. Electronic Sales Record or Electronic Credit Record) is transmitted electronically to Servicer for processing.

Electronic Record – An Electronic Credit Record or an Electronic Sales Record.

Electronic Sales Record – An electronic Sales Record.

Exposure Protection Schedule – The “Exposure Protection Schedule” attached to the Signatory Agreement that is part of this Agreement.

Fee Schedule – The “Fee Schedule” attached to the Signatory Agreement that is part of this Agreement.

Insolvency Event – (i) The commencement of any bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium, liquidation, judicial reorganization proceeding, dissolution, arrangement, or proceeding under any creditors’ rights law or other similar proceeding by or against Carrier, (ii) any application for, consent by Carrier, or acquiescence by Carrier in, the appointment of any trustee, receiver, or other custodian for Carrier or a substantial part of its property, (iii) any appointment of a trustee, receiver or other custodian for Carrier or a substantial part of its property, or (iv) any assignment by Carrier for the benefit of creditors.

 

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ISP – An internet service provider.

Judgment Currency – As defined in Section 27.

MasterCard – MasterCard International Incorporated.

Member – The financial institution (or, to the extent allowed by Operating Regulations, a subsidiary or Affiliate of a financial institution) designated as Member in the Signatory Agreement.

Member and/or Servicer Insolvency Event – (i) The commencement of any bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium, liquidation, judicial reorganization proceeding, dissolution, arrangement, or proceeding under any creditors’ rights law or other similar proceeding by or against Member and/or Servicer, (ii) any application for, consent by Member and/or Servicer, or acquiescence by Member and/or Servicer in, the appointment of any trustee, receiver, or other custodian for Member and/or Servicer or a substantial part of its property, (iii) any appointment of a trustee, receiver or other custodian for Member and/or Servicer or a substantial part of its property, or (iv) any assignment by Member and/or Servicer for the benefit of creditors.

Net Activity – For any day on which funds are to be remitted to Carrier under Section 6.2 hereof with respect to Transactions to be settled in the same currency, the net aggregate amount of (i) the aggregate amount of the Sales Records submitted to Servicer prior to such date of remittance of funds that are to be settled to Carrier in the same currency, plus (ii) adjustments in favor of Carrier in the same currency, minus (iii) outstanding Credit Records, Chargebacks to Carrier for which Servicer or Member has not been reimbursed, adjustments in favor of Servicer or Member and reimbursements to Servicer or Member with respect to Sales Records in the same currency, minus (iv) fees owed to Servicer or Member and the processing fees set out in the Fee Schedule and any other obligations of Carrier to Servicer or Member arising under this Agreement, minus *****.

Obligations – As defined in the Exposure Protection Schedule.

Operating Regulations – The operating regulations of a Card Association as amended or supplemented from time to time.

Other Signatory Agreements – As defined in the Exposure Protection Schedule.

Parties – As defined in the Signatory Agreement.

PCI – Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard, including any amendments thereto or replacements thereof.

Person – Any natural person, corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, firm, association, trust, unincorporated organization, government or governmental agency or political subdivision or any other entity, whether acting in an individual, fiduciary or other capacity.

 

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POS Device – A Terminal or other point-of-sale device at a Carrier location that conforms with the requirements established from time to time by Servicer and the applicable Card Association.

Processing Date – Any date on which Servicer processes a Card Transaction using its merchant processing system.

Relevant Authorities – Any governmental or other agencies or any regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over, or otherwise material to, the business, assets, or operations of Carrier.

Reserved Funds – All funds paid by a Card Association on account of Sales Records submitted to Member or Servicer by Carrier pursuant to this Agreement and held by Member or Servicer pursuant to the provisions of the Exposure Protection Schedule.

Retained Documents – As defined in Section 7.2.

Sales Record – A record, whether paper or electronic, which is used to evidence Travel Costs purchased by a Cardholder through the use of a Card.

Secured Party – As defined in the Exposure Protection Schedule.

Servicer – The entity designated as “Servicer” in the Signatory Agreement.

Settlement Account – A deposit account at a financial institution designated by Carrier as the account to be debited or credited, as applicable, for Net Activity.

Settlement File – The settlement file summarizing Travel Costs and Transactions submitted by Carrier by electronic transmission to Servicer or Member in such form or format as the Parties may agree.

Signatory Agreement – The “Signatory Agreement” that identifies “Member” and “Servicer” by name, is signed by each of them and by Carrier, and incorporates the MTOS.

Terms and Conditions of Sale – As defined in Section 3.14(b).

Terminal – A point-of-transaction terminal that conforms with the requirements established from time to time by Servicer and the applicable Card Association capable of (i) reading the account number encoded on the magnetic stripe, (ii) comparing the last four digits of the encoded account number to the manually key-entered last four digits of the embossed account number, and (iii) transmitting the full, unaltered contents of the magnetic stripe in the Authorization message.

 

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Third-Party Terminal – A terminal, other point-of-sale device, or software provided to Carrier by any entity other than Servicer or an authorized designee of Servicer.

Transaction – The purchase by, or refund to, a Cardholder, using a Card for any goods or services provided by Carrier pursuant to this Agreement in the Applicable Countries.

Transaction Date – The actual date on which the Cardholder purchases goods or services with a Card, or on which a Credit Record is issued from Carrier through use of a Card.

Travel Costs – Any one, or any combination of, the following items:

(a) the purchase of a ticket for air travel for travel along any of Carrier’s routes;

(b) the purchase of a ticket for air travel over the lines of other carriers;

(c) the payment of airport taxes, fees and surcharges in connection with the purchase of any item specified in this section;

(d) the payment of excess baggage and other baggage charges;

(e) the purchase of air freight and air cargo services offered by Carrier;

(f) the purchase of small package delivery services offered by Carrier;

(g) the purchase of travel services (including accommodation) on tours sold by or through Carrier in conjunction with the furnishing of air travel;

(h) the purchase of air travel for pets on Carrier’s flights;

(i) the payment of dues associated with Carrier’s airport or other club system;

(j) the purchase of goods and services sold and delivered on, or in association with, Carrier’s flights; and

(k) the purchase of goods sold via direct mail catalog or by direct mail by Carrier.

Travel Costs shall also mean such other goods or services as Carrier and Servicer may agree to include in writing. Travel Costs shall not include charter services.

 

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Value Added Services – Any product or service provided by a third party unaffiliated with Servicer to assist Carrier in processing Card Transactions, including internet payment gateways, integrated Terminals, global distribution systems, inventory management and accounting tools, loyalty programs, fraud prevention programs, and any other product or service that participates, directly or indirectly, in the flow of Card Transaction data.

Value Added Services Schedule – The Value Added Services Schedule attached to the Signatory Agreement.

1.2 In the Agreement unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) Any reference to a statute, statutory instrument, regulation or order shall be construed as a reference to such statute, statutory instrument, regulation or order as amended or re-enacted from time to time.

(b) The words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar impact when used in the Agreement shall refer to the Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of the Agreement. References to Sections, Schedules and like references are to the Agreement unless otherwise expressly provided. The words “include,” “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation.” Unless the context in which used herein otherwise clearly requires “or” has the inclusive meaning represented by the phase “and/or.”

SECTION 2. RULES AND REGULATIONS .

2.1 Carrier, Member and Servicer each acknowledge that the respective systems of the Card Associations are governed by their respective Operating Regulations and that all Transactions hereunder are subject to such Operating Regulations, as applicable, as the same may be amended from time to time. To the extent there is a conflict between applicable Operating Regulations and the terms of this Agreement, the Operating Regulations shall control. To the extent there is a conflict between applicable law and applicable Operating Regulations, the applicable law shall control. For purposes of the foregoing, a conflict shall be deemed to exist only if (i) compliance with the terms of this Agreement is impossible without a breach of the applicable Operating Regulations or (ii) compliance with the applicable Operating Regulations is impossible without a breach of applicable law. Unless permitted by the applicable Operating Regulations, Carrier shall not establish minimum or maximum Transaction amounts as a condition for honoring Cards.

2.2 Carrier, Member and Servicer each shall be responsible for any liability arising out of or related to their own failure to observe, perform or otherwise comply with the applicable provisions of the Operating Regulations. Carrier agrees that it shall be responsible for any fees, charges, fines, penalties or other assessments of that Member or Servicer is required to pay a Card Association as a consequence of Carrier’s failure to comply with the applicable Operating Regulations. Member and Servicer agree that each shall be responsible for any fees, charges, fines, penalties or other assessments of that Carrier is required to pay a Card Association as a consequence of Member’s or Servicer’s failure to comply with the applicable Operating Regulations.

 

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SECTION 3. HONORING CARDS .

3.1 In the case of Card Transactions transacted in U.S. dollars under the Signatory Agreement between Carrier and Member, Carrier may choose to accept (i) only the credit/business products of Visa and/or MasterCard; (ii) only the consumer debit/prepaid products of Visa and/or MasterCard; or (iii) both the credit/business products and consumer debit/prepaid products of Visa and/or MasterCard. Carrier must indicate in writing its decision to accept a limited category of products at the time of entry into this Agreement. If Carrier chooses to accept only one of the categories of products but later submits a Transaction outside of the selected category, Servicer and Member are not required to reject the Transaction and Carrier will be charged standard fees and expenses for that category of products. Further, if Carrier chooses a limited acceptance option, it must still honor all international cards presented for payment. If Carrier decides to implement a limited acceptance policy, it shall display appropriate signage to communicate that policy to Cardholders. Except as may be permitted by applicable local law and Operating Regulations, Carrier will not impose a surcharge for purchases made with the Card nor shall Carrier establish minimum or maximum transaction amounts as a condition for honoring Cards.

3.2 Carrier shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause all Agents to permit Cardholders to charge Travel Costs only in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement and in compliance with applicable Operating Regulations. Carrier shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause compliance by Agents with all of the terms and conditions of the Agreement to be performed by Carrier or Agents. Notwithstanding any such commercially reasonable efforts by Carrier, Carrier shall be responsible for: (i) any failure by any Agent in performing the applicable provisions of the Agreement; and (ii) the settlement of Sales Records and Credit Records completed by Agents.

3.3 Before honoring a Card, Carrier shall do the following to determine whether the Card is valid: (a) where possible, examine the format of each Card presented in connection with a purchase for authenticity and confirm, by checking the effective date and the expiration date as stated on the face of the Card, that the Card has become effective and has not expired; and (b) obtain Authorization. Neither Carrier nor any Agent shall impose a requirement on Cardholders to provide any personal information such as a home or business telephone number, home or business address, driver’s license number, or a photocopy of a driver’s license as a condition for honoring Cards unless such information is required or permitted under specific circumstances cited in the Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to Transactions that are not conducted face-to-face, Carrier may request from a Cardholder the information necessary to complete an address verification service request. Neither Carrier nor any Agent shall make a photocopy of a Card under any circumstances, nor shall a Cardholder be required to provide a photocopy of the Card as a condition for honoring the Card. Neither Carrier nor any Agent shall require a Cardholder, as a condition for honoring the Card, to sign a statement that in any way waives the Cardholder’s rights to dispute the Transaction. Carrier may require passengers to present personal information, including a driver’s license, passport, or other picture identification, for purposes of complying with Carrier’s policy or applicable law.

 

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3.4 (a) Carrier or Agent shall obtain Authorization for the total amount of the Travel Costs before completing any Card sales Transaction (which in the case of Transactions involving paper submissions pursuant to Section 6.2(d) may require telephone Authorization). Such Authorization may be provided by any third party provider acceptable to Servicer. Authorization verifies that the Card number is valid, the Card has not been reported lost or stolen at the time of the Card sales Transaction, and confirms that the amount of credit or funds requested for the Card sales Transaction is available. Carrier or Agent will follow any instructions received during Authorization. Upon receipt of Authorization, Carrier or Agent may consummate only the Card sales Transaction authorized and must note the Authorization code on the Sales Record. For all ticket by mail, telephone or internet Card sales, Carrier must obtain the Card expiration date and forward that date as part of the Authorization.

(b) Authorization does not: (i) guarantee Carrier final payment for a Card sales Transaction; (ii) guarantee that the Card sales Transaction will not be disputed later by the Cardholder as any Card sales Transaction is subject to Chargeback; or (iii) protect Carrier in the event of a Chargeback regarding unauthorized Card sales Transactions or disputes involving the quality of goods or services. Authorization will not waive any provision of the Agreement or otherwise validate a fraudulent sales Transaction or a sales Transaction involving the use of an expired Card.

(c) In a Card sales Transaction in which a Card is presented electronically, if Carrier’s Terminal is unable to read the magnetic stripe on the Card, Carrier must key-enter the Transaction into the POS Device for processing and obtain: (i) a physical imprint of the Card using a manual imprinter; and (ii) the Cardholder’s signature on the imprinted Sales Record.

3.5 Neither Carrier nor any Agent shall make any Card sale to any customer in any of the following circumstances (with the exception of ticket by mail, internet or telephone pursuant to Section 3.8 permitted by the Agreement and ticket by automated machine pursuant to Section 3.9 or purchased through other CNP Transactions): (a) a Card is not presented at the time of sale; (b) the signature on the Sales Record does not appear to correspond to the signature appearing in the signature panel on the reverse side of the Card, or the Cardholder does not resemble the person depicted in any picture which appears on the Card; (c) the signature panel on the Card is blank and is not signed in accordance with the procedures specified in Section 3.6; and (d) no Authorization is received. Any Carrier or Agent completing a Transaction under the conditions in this Section 3.5 shall be responsible for such Sales Record or Credit Record regardless of any Authorization.

3.6 If the signature panel of the Card is blank, in addition to requesting Authorization, Carrier or Agent must: (a) review positive identification to determine that the user is the Cardholder; (b) indicate such positive identification (including any serial number and expiration date) on the Sales Record; and (c) require that the Cardholder sign the signature panel of the Card prior to completing the Transaction. If a Cardholder presents a Card that bears an

 

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embossed “valid from” date and the Transaction Date is prior to the “valid from” date, Carrier or Agent shall not complete the Transaction. A card embossed with a “valid from” date in month/year format shall be considered valid on the first day of the embossed month and year. A card embossed with a “valid from” date in month/day/year format is considered valid on the embossed date

3.7 (a) Each Card sale shall be evidenced by a Sales Record. Each Sales Record shall be imprinted with the Card unless: (i) the Sales Record results from a Transaction involving Terminals which produce electronic Transaction records; (ii) the Card Transaction is a CNP Transaction; (iii) an imprinter is not available; or (iv) if for any other reason the Sales Record cannot be imprinted with a Card (if Authorization is obtained), including Card Transactions by mail, telephone or automated machine. If an imprinter is not available, the information on the Card and merchant plate shall be reproduced legibly on the Sales Record in sufficient detail to identify the parties to such sale. Such information shall include at least the date of sale, amount, Cardholder’s name and account number and Carrier’s name and place of business.

(b) Carrier shall include all items of Travel Costs purchased in a single Transaction in the total amount on a single Sales Record or Transaction record except for individual tickets issued to each passenger, when required by Carrier policy.

(c) Each Sales Record shall include on its face the items needed to complete the Settlement File required by the Servicer. Each Sales Record shall be signed by the Cardholder (except where the sale is made pursuant to CNP Transaction or automated machine transaction), which signature shall appear to be the same as the signature on the Card presented, as determined by Carrier or Agent. The Cardholder shall not be required to sign a Sales Record until the final Transaction amount is known and indicated in the “Total” column.

(d) Carrier shall not effect a Transaction for only part of the amount due on a single Sales Record except when the balance of the amount due is paid by the Cardholder at the time of sale in cash, by check, with another card or Card, or any combination thereof.

(e) If Carrier or Agent honors the Card, Carrier or Agent honoring the Card will deliver to the customer a true and completed copy of the Sales Record. The Card account number must be truncated on all Cardholder-activated copies of Sales Records. Truncated digits should be replaced with a fill character such as “x,” “*,” or “#,” and not with blank spaces or numeric characters. All POS Devices must suppress all but the last four digits of the Card account number and the entire expiration date on the Cardholder’s copy of the Electronic Sales Records generated from POS Devices (including Cardholder activated).

3.8 Carrier or Agent may enter into Card Transactions in accordance with Carrier’s or such Agent’s ticket by CNP Transaction program. In each such case, Carrier or Agent will complete the Sales Record (in accordance with Section 3.7) and include on the Sales Record the effective date and expiration date of the Card as obtained from the Cardholder together with

 

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words to reflect “mail order” or the letters “MO” or “telephone order” or the letters “TO,” or “internet order” or the letters “IO,” as appropriate. Carrier must obtain an Authorization code for all such Card Transactions. If a Carrier or Agent completes a Transaction without imprinting of the Card or using a Terminal, Carrier shall be deemed to warrant the true identity of the Cardholder as the authorized holder of such Card unless Carrier or Agent has obtained independent evidence of the Cardholder’s true identity and has noted such evidence on the applicable Sales Record.

3.9 In the case of sales of tickets by automated machine, such Transaction records must include at least the following information: (i) the account number; (ii) Carrier or Agent’s name; (iii) the automated machine’s location code or town, city, county, state or province; (iv) the amount of the Transaction in the applicable currency; and (v) the Transaction Date.

3.10 (a) Carrier or Agent may use POS Devices or other data capture services acceptable to Servicer to obtain Authorization and to capture Electronic Sales Record data to submit to a Card Association by reading data encoded on either tracks 1 or 2 on the magnetic stripe of Cards in accordance with Operating Regulations. POS Devices are prohibited from printing or displaying more information than that which is permitted by Operating Regulations and applicable laws and regulations.

(b) Whenever the embossed account number is not the same as the encoded account number, Carrier is required to: (i) decline the Transaction; (ii) attempt to retain the Card in accordance with Section 3.12 by reasonable and peaceful means; (iii) note the physical description of the Cardholder; (iv) notify Servicer; and (v) handle any recovered Card in accordance with the procedures specified in Section 3.12.

(c) When the embossed account number is the same as the encoded account number, Carrier must follow normal Authorization procedures as described in this Section 3.

3.11 Neither Carrier nor any Agent shall make a cash disbursement to any Cardholder with respect to a Card Transaction.

3.12 Carrier or Agent shall use commercially reasonable efforts to retain a Card by reasonable and peaceful means if: (a) Carrier is requested to do so in an Authorization response message; (b) if the four printed digits above the embossed account number on a Card do not match the first four embossed digits; or (c) if Carrier has reasonable grounds to believe a Card is counterfeit, fraudulent or stolen.

 

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3.13 Servicer will facilitate the reward process for recovered Cards. Recovered Cards must be sent to the address stated below:

Bank Card Center

Attn: Card Recovery

P. O. Box 6318

Fargo, ND 58125-6318

3.14 The following provisions govern CNP Transactions:

(a) Carrier acknowledges that in order to accept and process CNP Transactions, Carrier must (i) implement and adhere to security measures designed to ensure secure transmission of the data provided by the Cardholder in purchasing Travel Costs and effecting payment over the internet as required by the Operating Regulations and applicable requirements of law; (ii) where possible, verify the address of the Cardholder via AVS; (iii) at any time when Carrier participates in Verified by Visa or MasterCard Secure Code requirements, Carrier shall provide to Servicer the data elements included in such requirements; and (iv) ensure that, to the extent that the Carrier Website is hosted by an ISP, the ISP meets the minimum security measures and technology requirements.

(b) Carrier shall at all times during the term of this Agreement, display on Carrier Website clear terms and conditions and procedures (the “ Terms and Conditions of Sale ”). The Terms and Conditions of Sale shall give a complete and accurate description of the Travel Costs offered by Carrier. Carrier Website must include clear details of Carrier’s return policy, customer service, contact details (including mail/email/phone/fax), currency accepted, delivery policy and country of Carrier’s domicile for every nexus and operation of Carrier. Carrier shall also comply with all and any requirements or guidelines in respect of internet usage issued from time to time by all relevant Card Associations, together with the requirements of applicable laws and regulations.

(c) Carrier Website will clearly inform the Cardholder that the Cardholder is committing to payment before he or she selects the “Pay Now” button. Carrier Website will afford the Cardholder an unambiguous option to cancel the payment instruction at this stage.

(d) Carrier acknowledges that in certain jurisdictions it may be unlawful for Carrier to sell the Travel Costs and that neither Member nor Servicer can accept any liability for the consequences of Carrier trading in such jurisdictions.

(e) Carrier is prohibited from entering Cardholder details into a Terminal manually where those details have been provided to Carrier via the internet.

(f) Carrier shall promptly inform Servicer of every security breach, suspected fraudulent card(s) and suspicious activity on Carrier’s security system or through Carrier Website that may relate to Card Transactions.

(g) Neither Member nor Servicer shall in any way be liable for any claim in connection with any representations contained in Carrier Website, webpage(s), advertisement(s) or printed matter relating to Carrier’s products or services.

 

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(h) Carrier hereby acknowledges that CNP Transactions are in all cases at Carrier’s own risk. Carrier is fully liable for all Chargebacks, fines, assessments, penalties and losses related to CNP Transactions even where Carrier has complied with this Agreement and where the Transaction in question has been authorized. All communication costs related to CNP Transactions are Carrier’s responsibility. Carrier acknowledges that neither Member nor Servicer manages the CNP payment gateway or the telecommunication links and that it is Carrier’s responsibility to manage that link.

SECTION 4. CARDHOLDER ACCOUNT INFORMATION; SECURITY PROGRAM COMPLIANCE.

4.1 The Parties and each Agent shall treat all information relating to any Card, including Cardholder name and identification information and account number information in any form, imprinted Sales Records, carbon copies of imprinted Sales Records, mailing lists, tapes, or other media, obtained by reason of any Card Transaction or otherwise (“ Cardholder Account Information ”), as confidential information and shall protect such materials from disclosure to any third person, except as expressly permitted in this Agreement. The Parties shall at all times only store, process and use Cardholder information in accordance with the requirements of any applicable data processing laws and Operating Regulations. The Parties shall not, without the consent of the Cardholder, sell, purchase, provide or exchange Cardholder Account Information to or with any third person, other than

(a) Carrier’s agents (including Agents), employees and representatives, network providers or Card processors for the purpose of assisting Carrier in completing the Card Transaction;

(b) Member or Servicer’s employees and representatives and agents for the purpose of performing under this Agreement and in compliance with the Operating Regulations and applicable requirements of law;

(c) the applicable Card Association or Card Issuer in compliance with this Agreement and the Operating Regulations; or

(d) in accordance with applicable law.

4.2 All Value Added Services being provided to Carrier are set forth on the Value Added Services Schedule, and Carrier will disclose in writing to Servicer any new Value Added Services to be provided to Carrier after the Effective Date prior to using the same. All Value Added Services shall comply with all applicable requirements of law and the Operating Regulations, including PCI. Carrier will comply with the requirements of PCI and any modifications to, or replacements of PCI that may occur from time to time, be liable for the acts and omissions of each third party offering such Value Added Services and will be responsible for ensuring compliance by the third party offering such Value Added Services with all applicable requirements of law and Operating Regulations, including PCI. Carrier will indemnify and hold harmless Member and Servicer from and against any loss, cost, or expense incurred in connection with or by reason of Carrier’s use of any Value Added Services. No Member or

 

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Servicer will be responsible for the Value Added Services not provided by it nor shall Member or Servicer be responsible for any Card Transaction until it receives data for the Transaction in the format required by it and uses such data in connection with processing performed by it under the Agreement.

4.3 If Carrier uses Value Added Services for the purposes of data capture or authorization, Carrier agrees: (a) that the third party providing such services will be its agent in the delivery of Transactions to Servicer via a data processing system or network similar to Servicer’s; and (b) to assume full responsibility and liability for any failure of that third party to comply with applicable requirements of law and the Operating Regulations or this Agreement. No Member or Servicer will be responsible for any losses or additional fees incurred by Carrier as a result of any error by a third party agent or by a malfunction in a Third Party Terminal. No Member or Servicer is responsible for any Transaction until it receives data for the Transaction in the format required by it and Servicer or Member uses such data in connection with processing performed by it under the Agreement.

SECTION 5. RETURNED UNUSED TRAVEL COSTS; CREDIT ADJUSTMENT.

5.1 Carrier will maintain a fair and uniform policy for the return or exchange of tickets or other Travel Costs for credit adjustments. On the date Carrier accepts the return of unused tickets or other Travel Costs or otherwise allows an adjustment to the Travel Costs which were the subject of a previous Card sale, Carrier will date and otherwise properly complete a Credit Record and submit it to Member or Servicer for processing hereunder in accordance with the timeframes required by the Operating Regulations and applicable law.

5.2 Carrier will make no cash refunds in connection with such credit adjustments, except to the extent it may be required to effect a cash refund pursuant to the involuntary refund requirements of applicable laws, rules, regulations, or tariffs.

5.3 If a Cardholder disputes the receipt of the proper amount of the cash refund, Carrier shall, within the terms established in Section 8 for Chargebacks, furnish Servicer with such documentary evidence of such refund.

5.4 The submission of a Credit Record will not impair the right of Chargeback of Member or Servicer against Carrier in an amount not to exceed the excess of (a) the amount of the Sales Record over (b) the amount of the Credit Record submitted by Carrier.

5.5 A Carrier shall not accept monies from a Cardholder for the purpose of preparing and depositing a credit voucher that will effect a deposit to the Cardholder’s account. A Carrier shall not process a credit voucher without having completed a previous purchase Transaction with the same Cardholder.

 

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SECTION 6. SUBMISSION OF ELECTRONIC SALES RECORDS AND ELECTRONIC CREDIT RECORDS.

6.1 Carrier shall establish and maintain one Settlement Account for each currency permitted pursuant to this Agreement. Each Settlement Account shall be maintained in an office of the financial institution designated by Carrier which is acceptable to Servicer, and shall be subject to Servicer’s customary practices and procedures applicable to accounts of that nature and shall be subject to the terms of this Agreement. Carrier shall provide to Servicer all information necessary to facilitate remittance of funds to each Settlement Account. All settlements with respect to Card Transactions submitted in the currency of a given Applicable Country shall be denominated in the lawful currency or currencies specified in the Signatory Agreement that is part of this Agreement.

6.2 (a) Neither Carrier nor Agent may present for processing or entry to any Card Association, directly or indirectly, any Sales Record or Credit Record which was not originated as a result of a Transaction between the Cardholder and such Carrier.

(b) Neither Carrier nor Agent may deposit for entry to any Card Association, directly or indirectly, any Sales Record or Credit Record that it knows or should have known under the circumstances to be (i) fraudulent or (ii) not authorized by the Cardholder. With respect to this requirement, Carrier or an Agent shall be responsible for the actions of their respective employees and agents while acting in their employ or as agents.

(c) Neither Carrier nor Agent may present for processing or entry to any Card Association any Sales Record or Credit Record representing a Transaction all or part of which had been previously charged back to Servicer or Member (or an Association Obligor, if applicable) and subsequently returned to Carrier; provided, however, the foregoing shall not limit Carrier’s representment or other rights of Carrier to challenge a Chargeback in accordance with the applicable Operating Regulations. Carrier may, at its option, pursue payment from the customer outside the Card Association system. Should Carrier exercise this option and the Cardholder acknowledge the debt, and choose to pay the amount in full using its Card, Carrier may present a Sales Record in such amount to Servicer for processing.

(d) Carrier or Agent shall submit to Servicer for processing each Sales Record in accordance with the timeframes required by the applicable Operating Regulations. The method of billing for all Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records processed through any Billing Settlement Processor must be by electronic transmission and shall include itinerary records consisting of departure dates. If Carrier is unable to submit Sales Records and Credit Records originating at Carrier’s sales locations, including airport locations, ticket-by-mail centers, and other sales locations, by means of a summary electronically transmitted as provided in Sections 6.5 and 7.1, Carrier may submit such Sales Records and Credit Records to Servicer by means of a paper summary and detail thereof to Servicer’s designated processing center, or by means of a Terminal that generates an electronic transmission to Servicer’s designated Terminal processor.

(e) Member or Servicer will deposit, or cause to be deposited, on each Business Day, via federal wire transfer, in the case of U.S. dollar Transactions, and SWIFT, in the case of Canadian dollar Transactions, into the applicable Settlement Account for each applicable currency, an amount equal to the amount of Net Activity relating to such currency for each Business Day, subject to Servicer’s receipt of the incoming transmission of Sales Records and Credit Records by the time and on the day specified in Exhibit A .

 

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(f) At any time that the aggregate amount of Net Activity results in an amount due Member or Servicer, the aggregate amount due to each of them may be deducted, recouped or set off from amounts subsequently payable to Carrier under this Agreement on account of Sales Records irrespective of the currency in which payment to Carrier is to be made; provided , that , Member or Servicer may, at its option (i) require an immediate wire transfer from Carrier in the amount due, or (ii) apply, set off against or recoup from any Deposit amount maintained pursuant to this Agreement the amount due from Carrier under this Agreement. Carrier acknowledges that this Agreement is a “net payment agreement” and that the right of Member or Servicer to net out obligations due from Carrier under this Agreement from amounts payable to Carrier hereunder (including from or as represented by the Deposit amount) is a right of recoupment. Carrier further acknowledges that Member and Servicer have entered into each Agreement in reliance upon such right. In the event that one party to this Agreement (the “Defaulting Party”) does not pay, when due, an amount due to the other party to this Agreement, the Defaulting Party shall *****.

(g) In the event that Carrier is party to more than one Signatory Agreement that incorporates the MTOS, amounts owed by Carrier under a Signatory Agreement may be recovered by the Servicer or the Member under such Signatory Agreement from amounts due to Carrier under any Other Signatory Agreement, including amounts attributable to any Deposit. Carrier authorizes each Member and each Servicer under each Signatory Agreement to remit any amounts payable to Carrier under such Signatory Agreement to any Servicer under any Other Signatory Agreement to pay Carrier’s obligations to Member or Servicer thereunder.

(h) Amounts deposited in a Settlement Account or otherwise credited to Carrier (including, without limitation, amounts credited against Carrier’s obligations to Member or Servicer for fees, costs and expenses hereunder) in respect of any Sales Record pursuant to this Agreement and Carrier’s right to payment of Reserved Funds shall be provisional until the payment made to Member by the Card Association in respect of such Sales Record shall become final (i.e., all rights of Chargeback or other rights of the Cardholder or Card issuer to obtain reimbursement of such payment from Member shall have expired).

(i) Submissions and payment from any location must be handled in compliance with all applicable government laws, rules and regulations.

(j) The Signatory Agreement that is part of this Agreement may specify the location of the originating source of submission of any file.

6.3 Processing fees shall be as set forth in the Fee Schedule attached to the Signatory Agreement that is part of this Agreement.

 

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6.4 Servicer will provide Carrier with Transaction reports each Business Day that correspond to Net Activity for such Business Day and that will summarize sales, returns (refunds), Chargebacks, processing fees, and adjustments with adequate detail to allow Carrier to perform account reconciliation.

6.5 Carrier shall cause Agents to submit Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records to Servicer in the form of the Settlement File by electronic transmission as provided in Sections 6.2(d) and 7.1 through Carrier’s accounting office or the appropriate processing center of the area or Billing Settlement Processor of which Carrier is a member. Carrier or the appropriate processing center, as the case may be, shall submit the Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records to Servicer in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.

6.6 If Carrier utilizes Electronic Data Capture services pursuant to this Section 6.6 to transmit Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records for Card Transactions through a Terminal, Carrier agrees to utilize such EDC services in accordance with applicable Operating Regulations. Carrier may designate a third person as its agent to deliver to Servicer or directly to Card Associations Transactions captured at the point of sale by such agent. If Carrier elects to designate such an agent, Carrier must provide Servicer prior written notice of such election. Carrier understands and agrees that Member or Servicer is responsible to make payment to Carrier for only those Transaction amounts delivered by such agent to the Card Associations, less amounts withheld by Member or Servicer pursuant to the Agreement, and Carrier is responsible for any failure by such agent to comply with any Operating Regulations, including any such failure that results in a Chargeback.

SECTION 7. ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION.

7.1 (a) When Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records are submitted to Servicer electronically, other than Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records originating from Terminals, as provided in Section 6.6, and processed by Servicer’s Terminal processor, such Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records shall be submitted to Servicer by means of a summary of all Travel Costs by electronic transmission compatible with the computer system of Servicer and shall comply with Section 6.2 of the Agreement. Each such electronic transmission shall contain, at a minimum, the information required for each Electronic Sales Record by Section 3.7 and shall be made in the form of the Settlement File or any other format acceptable to Servicer in its sole discretion, provided, however, that (i) Carrier will not change the format of such electronic submissions without first obtaining Servicer’s consent and (ii) if Carrier requests a change in format with respect to such electronic submissions, Servicer may test such electronic submissions (in the requested format) prior to consenting to such change in format, and such testing by Servicer shall not constitute consent to such format change and shall not in any way limit Servicer’s right to withhold consent with respect to such format change.

(b) If an electronic transmission of Travel Costs does not meet the requirements of the approved format, Servicer shall use reasonable efforts to advise Carrier within eight hours of receipt of same.

 

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(c) Any acceptance by Servicer of an electronic transmission of Travel Costs which does not comply with the appropriate format or, if in the appropriate format, does not contain the information in respect to each Travel Cost summarized therein required by the terms of the Agreement, shall not constitute a waiver of, or preclude Member or Servicer from exercising, the right of Chargeback.

7.2 Carrier shall retain, or cause to be retained, each original Sales Record and Credit Record and any other documentation necessary for Member or Servicer to satisfy applicable Operating Regulations (“ Retained Documents ”) relating to those Transactions transmitted to Servicer directly by Carrier, in each case for at least eighteen (18) months from the date each such Retained Document is submitted to Servicer for processing. Promptly upon Carrier’s receipt of Servicer’s request for the same, but in no event later than fourteen (14) calendar days following Carrier’s receipt of such request, Carrier shall deliver to Servicer a copy, or the original if specifically requested by Servicer, of the requested document.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either Carrier or Servicer may elect to hold in its custody Retained Documents for no more than 180 days provided such Party retains a microfilmed or microfiched (or other mutually acceptable medium) copy of such documents for at least eighteen (18) months from the date on which each such document is submitted to Servicer for processing.

SECTION 8. CHARGEBACKS.

8.1 Neither Member nor Servicer is obligated to accept any Sales Record which does not comply in all respects with the applicable Operating Regulations. Neither Member nor Servicer shall assert additional requirement(s) to the applicable Operating Regulations with respect to any Sales Record; provided, however, this provision shall not limit the right of Member or Servicer to require delivery of the data in an acceptable Settlement File.

8.2 Carrier agrees to pay Member (or if notified by Servicer to do so, to pay Servicer) the amount of each Chargeback and, in the case of amounts that have not been paid to Carrier, acknowledges Carrier has no right to receive amounts attributable to Chargebacks. Member or Servicer may deduct and retain any amount due to Member or Servicer from Carrier on account of Chargebacks from amounts otherwise payable to Carrier under this Agreement. The provisions of Section 6.2 with respect to payment of Carrier’s obligations to Member and Servicer will apply in the event the amount of Net Activity results in an amount due Member or Servicer.

8.3 So long as a Chargeback claim is in the process of dispute resolution pursuant to the Operating Regulations, Carrier shall not make any other claim or take any proceedings against the Cardholder in relation to the related Card Transaction or the underlying contract of sale or service.

8.4 In connection with the processing of Chargeback claims, Servicer and Member shall be entitled to rely and act on any agreements, requests, instructions, permissions, approvals, demands or other communications given on behalf of Carrier (whether via email or in writing) and Servicer shall not be liable to Carrier for any loss or damage incurred or suffered by it as a result of such action.

 

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SECTION 9. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.

9.1 Carrier represents and warrants to Member and Servicer that:

(a) Carrier has full and complete power and authority to enter into and perform under the Agreement and has obtained, and there remain in effect, all necessary licenses, resolutions and filings which are necessary for Carrier to perform its obligations under the Agreement.

(b) To the best of its knowledge: Carrier’s sales Transactions and credit refund procedures comply in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations of any governmental authority which are pertinent to such Card sales or refunds, all Card Transactions submitted for processing hereunder are bona fide, no Card Transaction involves the use of a Card for any purpose other than the purchase of goods or services in the ordinary course of business from Carrier nor does it involve: (i) a Cardholder obtaining cash from Carrier; (ii) Carrier accepting a Card to collect or refinance an existing debt or previous Card charges; or (iii) any collusion between Carrier and Cardholder with the intent of fraud.

(c) Carrier’s execution and performance of the Agreement will not violate any provision of Carrier’s organizational or charter documents, or any indenture, contract, agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it is bound and the Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Carrier, enforceable in accordance with its terms.

(d) Carrier is duly organized and in good standing under laws of the jurisdiction specified in the first paragraph of the Signatory Agreement that is part of the Agreement and is qualified to do business in each jurisdiction where the nature of its activities or the character of its properties makes such qualification necessary or desirable and the failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect on its assets or operations.

(e) Carrier’s and its subsidiaries’ (if any) audited, consolidated financial statements and its unaudited, consolidated financial statements, as heretofore furnished to Servicer, have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a basis consistent with those of the preceding year, and fairly present the financial condition of Carrier as of such date and the result of its operations and the changes in financial position for the period then ended. There have been no material adverse changes in the condition or operations, financial or otherwise, of Carrier since the date of the financial statements furnished to Servicer prior to the execution of this Agreement, except as previously disclosed to Servicer in writing. Neither (i) the financial statements described herein (the “Financial Statements”) nor (ii) to the best knowledge of Carrier, any other certificate, written statement, budget, exhibit or report, including information and reports relating to Card sales for Travel Costs, furnished by or

 

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on behalf of Carrier in connection with or pursuant to the Agreement, (such items in (ii) collectively, the “Other Financial Information”), contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state any material fact necessary in order to make statements contained therein not misleading. Certificates or statements furnished by or on behalf of Carrier to Servicer consisting of projections or forecasts of future results or events have been prepared in good faith and based on good faith estimates and assumptions of the management of Carrier and Carrier has no reason to believe that such projections or forecasts are not reasonable. To the best knowledge of Carrier, after due inquiry by a responsible officer of Carrier, all factual information contained in the Other Financial Information hereafter furnished to Servicer by Carrier or their agents will be true and accurate in all material respects on the date as of which such information is dated or certified and no such information will contain any material misstatement of fact or will omit to state a material fact or any fact necessary to make the statements contained therein not misleading.

(f) There is no action, suit or proceeding at law or equity, or before or by any town, city, county, state, federal, provincial or other governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, pending or to the knowledge of Carrier, threatened against Carrier or any of its property which, if determined adversely to Carrier, would be likely to materially adversely affect the present or prospective financial condition of Carrier or affect its ability to perform hereunder and Carrier is not in default with respect to any final judgment, writ, injunction, decree, rule or regulation of any court or town, city, county, state, federal or provincial governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign where the effect of such default would be likely to materially adversely affect the present or prospective financial condition of Carrier.

(g) Carrier is in compliance in all material respects with its agreement with any Relevant Authorities or other Billing Settlement Processor and is entitled to all the benefits and rights afforded to Carrier under such agreement, which benefits and rights are substantially the same as those afforded to other carriers by Relevant Authorities or other Billing Settlement Processor, if applicable.

(h) Any Card Transactions submitted under this Agreement shall not relate to the provision of services or goods to a country where there may be, or are, any restrictions, regulations, sanctions or laws prohibiting or restricting the provision of any such services or goods.

(i) No consideration other than as set out in this Agreement has been provided by Carrier in return for entering into this Agreement.

The foregoing representations and warranties shall be deemed to be made each time Carrier submits a Sales Record or Credit Record to Servicer for processing.

 

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9.2 Each of Member and Servicer represents and warrants to Carrier that:

(a) It has full and complete power and authority to enter into and perform under this Agreement and has obtained, and there remain in effect, all necessary licenses, resolutions and filings which are necessary for it to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

(b) Its processing practices and procedures comply in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations of any governmental authority which are pertinent to such practices and procedures.

(c) Its execution and performance of this Agreement will not violate any provision of its organizational or charter documents, or any indenture, contract, agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it is bound and this Agreement constitutes its legal, valid and binding obligation of each of Member and Servicer, enforceable in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

(d) It is duly organized and in good standing under laws of the jurisdiction of its organization and is qualified to do business in each jurisdiction where the nature of its activities or the character of its properties makes such qualification necessary or desirable and the failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect on its assets or operations.

SECTION 10. SERVICE MARKS AND TRADEMARKS.

10.1 Except for mere reference to the company name of Carrier in presentations to other merchants for the provision of processing services by Member or Servicer, neither Member nor Servicer shall display or show the trademarks, service marks, logos, or company names of Carrier in promotion, advertising, press releases, or otherwise without first having obtained Carrier’s written consent.

10.2 Carrier may indicate in any advertisement, display or notice that the services of a specific Card Association are available. If Carrier has elected to not honor specific Cards pursuant to Section 3.1 hereof, Carrier may use Card Association trademarks and service marks on promotional, printed, or broadcast materials for the sole purpose of indicating which Cards are accepted by Carrier. Notwithstanding anything in the Agreement to the contrary, any use of Card Association trademarks and service marks by Carrier must be in compliance with the Operating Regulations. Carrier’s promotional materials shall not indicate, directly or indirectly, that any Card Association, Member or Servicer endorse or guarantee any of Carrier’s goods or services.

10.3 Carrier, Member and Servicer acknowledge that no Party hereto will acquire any right, title or interest in or to any other Party’s trademarks, service marks, logos or company names and such properties shall remain the exclusive property of the respective parties or their affiliates. Upon termination of the Agreement, the Parties hereto will discontinue all reference to or display of the other Party’s trademarks, service marks, logos and company names.

 

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SECTION 11. AUDIT.

11.1 In the event of reasonable suspicion that Carrier or any of its officers, employees or agents are involved in any fraudulent or unlawful activity connected with this Agreement, Servicer or Member shall have the right to have an Auditor (defined below) inspect Carrier’s Transaction records relating to this Agreement at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, in connection with which Carrier authorizes a party unaffiliated with Member or Servicer and that is of nationally recognized standing in its field (an “Auditor”) to examine or audit such records.

11.2 During the term hereof and for one year thereafter, Carrier and Servicer shall have the right at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice to audit, copy or make extracts of the records of the other pertaining to the transactions between or among them under the Agreement to determine the accuracy of the amounts which have been or are to be paid, refunded or credited by one party to the other in accordance with the provisions hereof.

11.3 Carrier shall obtain an audit from an Auditor of the physical security, information security and operational facets of Carrier’s business and provide to Servicer and, if applicable, the requesting Card Association, a copy of the audit report resulting therefrom (a) upon Servicer’s request, or upon the request of a Card Association, within a reasonable time as determined by the applicable Card Association following any security breach on Carrier’s system at Carrier’s expense, (b) at a reasonable time and upon reasonable notice following request of a Card Association at Carrier’s expense and (c) if no security breach has occurred on Carrier’s system, upon request of Servicer, at Servicer’s expense; provided that , with respect to this clause (c), such an audit may not be required more than once per calendar year and shall be at a reasonable time and upon reasonable notice.

11.4 Servicer shall provide Carrier a copy of (i) the SAS 70 audit of Servicer’s or Member’s business each year upon request, provided that a non-disclosure agreement reasonably acceptable to Servicer has been executed by Carrier, and (ii) an audit of physical security, information security and operational facets of Servicer’s or Member’s business created following a security breach involving any of Carrier’s or Carrier’s customer’s data handled under this Agreement.

SECTION 12. DISPUTES WITH CARDHOLDERS.

12.1 Carrier will handle all claims or complaints by a Cardholder with regard to Travel Costs or Transactions.

12.2 Any dispute between Carrier and Cardholder arising out of the contract of air carrier and unrelated to the processing of Transactions shall be settled directly by Carrier without liability, cost, or loss to Member or Servicer.

SECTION 13. ASSIGNMENT; DELEGATION OF DUTIES . This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. Consent of Carrier shall not be required as to an assignment by Member or Servicer to any subsidiary, Affiliate or parent of Member or Servicer under this Agreement. No party hereto shall make any other assignment of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other parties hereto, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Member and Servicer, each in

 

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its sole discretion, without prior notice to Carrier, may designate and authorize any Affiliate(s) of Member or Servicer to take any action required or allowed by Member or Servicer or to undertake any duties or fulfill any obligations of either of them hereunder, and in such case such Affiliate(s) shall be entitled to the rights and benefits of Member or Servicer hereunder, as applicable. Notwithstanding any such designation and authorization, Member or Servicer, as applicable, shall remain liable for any breach or failure to perform hereunder by any such Affiliate(s) of Member or Servicer, as applicable, hereunder. Member and Servicer acknowledge that the terms of any agreement between them with respect to assignments shall supersede the provisions of this Section 13 as between Member and Servicer except that Member or Servicer, as applicable, shall remain liable for any breach or failure to perform hereunder by any such Affiliate(s) of Member or Servicer, as applicable, hereunder.

SECTION 14. INDEMNIFICATION; LIMIT ON LIABILITY.

14.1 Carrier shall indemnify and hold Member, Servicer and any Association Obligor harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs, damages, and expenses on account of or arising out of claims, complaints, disputes, settlement, litigation, arbitration, governmental inquiry or other proceeding pertaining or alleged to pertain thereto and instituted by (“Claim(s)”) (a) a Cardholder with regard to Travel Costs or Transactions, and any and all disputes between Carrier and any Cardholder arising out of the common carrier passenger relationship, other than as a result of Member or Servicer’s failure to comply with this Agreement or the Operating Regulations, where such failure is not caused in any part by Carrier or its Agents, or (b) any Person with regard to any breach by Carrier of this Agreement, the Operating Regulations or any applicable laws and regulations.

14.2 Any Party seeking indemnification from Carrier will promptly notify Carrier of any such third-party claim and allow Carrier the right to assume the defense of any such claim and have sole control over the litigation of such claim (but must obtain Member’s or Servicer’s consent prior to any settlement, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld). Neither Member nor Servicer will settle any such claim without Carrier’s written consent. Carrier must assist in the collection of information, preparation, negotiation, settlement (if applicable), and the defense of any such claim. Nothing herein shall limit Member’s or Servicer’s right of Chargeback as defined in Section 8 of the Agreement.

14.3 Each of Member and Servicer shall indemnify and hold Carrier harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs, damages and expenses of any Person (other than Carrier) on account of or arising out of any claims, complaints, disputes, settlement, litigation, arbitration, governmental inquiry or other proceeding instituted by such Person and alleging or arising from Member or Servicer’s failure to comply with this Agreement, the Operating Regulations or applicable law, where such failure is not caused in any part by Carrier or its Agents. Except as otherwise provided in any separate indemnification agreements between Member and Servicer, the indemnifying party shall be liable only for its own such acts or omissions. Carrier will promptly notify Member and Servicer of any such third-party claim against Member or Servicer and allow Member or Servicer the right to assume the defense of any such claim. Carrier will not settle any such claim without Member’s or Servicer’s written consent. Any other provisions contained herein to the contrary notwithstanding, it is hereby agreed that the indemnity provisions set forth in this Section 14 (including Section 14.2 and 14.3) shall survive termination of the Agreement and remain in effect with respect to any occurrence or claim arising out of or in connection with the Agreement.

 

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14.4 In no event will Member or Servicer be liable for loss of profits or for any indirect or consequential loss or damage (howsoever arising) even if such loss was reasonably foreseeable. In no event will Carrier be liable for any indirect or consequential loss or damage (other than lost profits solely in the event of termination for cause), howsoever arising, even if such loss was reasonably foreseeable *****

14.5 Any exchange rate losses due to a refund or Chargeback being processed shall be borne by Carrier.

SECTION 15. TERMINATION AND WAIVER.

15.1 The provisions of this Section 15 shall apply if any Party hereto shall commit a material default in the performance of its obligations under the Agreement, including any of the defaults specified in this Section 15 as reasons for termination of the Agreement. For purposes of this Section 15, all notices hereunder to be given by or to Member, shall be given by or to Servicer on behalf of Member. Servicer may remedy any material default by Member.

15.2 In the event: (a) Member and/or Servicer commits a material default under the Agreement; (b) Member and/or Servicer makes an assignment of this Agreement in violation of Section 13 herein; or (c) Member and/or Servicer experiences Member and/or Servicer Insolvency Event, Carrier may terminate the Agreement on twenty-four (24) hours’ written notice to Servicer if Member or Servicer shall fail or refuse to remedy such event within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of written notice specifying the nature of event, or to commence to remedy such event within such period if the same is curable but cannot reasonably be remedied within such period, or shall fail to complete within forty-five (45) days after receipt of such written notice any remedy commenced during the original thirty (30) day notice period.

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15.4 Servicer, for itself and on behalf of Member, may terminate the Agreement on ten (10) calendar days’ written notice to Carrier based upon (a) the imposition, or an attempted imposition, of a lien in favor of any person other than Member or Servicer, whether voluntary or involuntary, on the Deposit or any portion thereof or any property of Carrier subject to the lien or security interest of Member or Servicer or any other Secured Party pursuant to this Agreement, or the imposition of any freeze on any property of Carrier subject to the lien or security interest of Member, Servicer or any other Secured Party; (b) the imposition of any material restriction on

 

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or material impairment of any of Member’s or Servicer’s rights under the Agreement, including any restriction of the rights with respect to the Deposit provided pursuant to the Exposure Protection Schedule; (c) failure by Carrier to pay any of the Obligations when due or to remit funds to Member or Servicer when required pursuant to the Agreement; or (d) Carrier’s failure to notify Servicer of the occurrence of a material default in accordance with Section 21.3; provided , that , Servicer shall not terminate the Agreement pursuant to this Section 15.4 if Carrier cures such default within the five (5) day notice period specified in this Section 15.4.

15.5 Servicer, for itself and on behalf of Member, may terminate the Agreement on twenty-four (24) hours’ written notice to Carrier if:

(a) Carrier (i) fails to maintain all licenses, permits and certificates necessary for it to conduct flight operations, (ii) materially breaches any requirement of any Operating Regulations or (iii) fails to provide any of the Financial Statements required under this Agreement, and Carrier fails or refuses to remedy any of the foregoing defaults within twenty (20) calendar days after receipt of written notice specifying the nature of such default, or to commence to remedy such default within such period if the same is curable but cannot reasonably be remedied within such period, or shall fail to complete within twenty (20) days after receipt of such written notice any remedy commenced during the original twenty (20) day notice period; or

(b) any representation or warranty made by Carrier proves to be incorrect when made in any material respect, and Carrier fails or refuses to remedy such default within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of written notice specifying the nature of such default, or to commence to remedy such material default within such period if the same is curable but cannot reasonably be remedied within such period, or shall fail to complete within forty-five (45) days after receipt of such written notice any remedy commenced during the original thirty (30) day notice period.

(c) Carrier shall commit any other material default under the Agreement and shall fail or refuse to remedy such material default within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of written notice specifying the nature of such default, or to commence to remedy such material default within such period if the same is curable but cannot reasonably be remedied within such period, or shall fail to complete within forty-five (45) days after receipt of such written notice any remedy commenced during the original thirty (30) day notice period.

In the case of any material default described in this Section 15 with respect to which Carrier fails to provide notice in accordance with Section 21.3, any period for remedy under Section 15.5 shall begin on the date that such notice should have been provided by Carrier to Servicer.

15.6 No termination of the Agreement (whether under this Section 15 or any other provision of the Agreement) shall affect the rights or obligations of any party which may have arisen or accrued prior to such termination, including without limitation claims of Member or Servicer for Chargebacks related to Card Transactions that occurred prior to any termination.

 

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15.7 No waiver of any provision hereunder shall be binding unless such waiver shall be in writing and signed by the party alleged to have waived such provisions.

SECTION 16. NOTICES . All notices permitted or required by the Agreement shall be in writing, served by personal delivery (including any courier service), registered mail or post or confirmed facsimile transmission at the address or facsimile number of the parties set out in the Signatory Agreement, and shall be deemed to be effectively served on such party if served by personal delivery on the day of delivery (including any courier service), if served by ordinary mail or post two (2) days after the date of pre-paid first class posting or mail, or if served by facsimile transmission on the date of confirmation of transmission.

SECTION 17. RULES AND REGULATIONS; APPLICABLE LAW . Carrier acknowledges that the respective systems of the Card Associations are governed by their respective Operating Regulations and that all transactions hereunder are subject to such Operating Regulations and Carrier is obligated to comply with the Operating Regulations. Carrier further acknowledges that Member and Servicer have entered into the Agreement in reliance upon the applicability of the Operating Regulations of applicable Card Associations to the transactions hereunder and Carrier’s performance thereunder. Carrier shall comply in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations.

SECTION 18. REIMBURSEMENT BY CARRIER.

18.1 Carrier will reimburse Member and Servicer for any fees, charges, fines, assessments, penalties, and Chargebacks that Member or Servicer may be required to pay a Card Association or may incur with regard to any Transaction(s) processed pursuant to the Agreement or arising out of any failure of Carrier to perform in compliance with applicable Operating Regulations, applicable laws and regulations, or the requirements of PCI or any act or omission by any third party service provider to Carrier or any other party to a contract with Carrier without additional fee, charge, fine, assessment or penalty assessed by Member and/or Servicer; provided , that , Carrier shall have no obligation for any such amount incurred as a result of Member or Servicer’s failure to comply with this Agreement, the Operating Regulations or applicable law, where such failure is not caused in any part by Carrier or its Agents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Carrier will reimburse Member and Servicer for Transactions required to be paid by Member or Servicer by virtue of applicable Operating Regulations as such Operating Regulations may be applied by the applicable Card Associations. Any losses suffered by Member, Servicer or any Association Obligor on account of delay by Member or Servicer in processing Chargebacks shall be reimbursed by Carrier with respect to Chargebacks processed by Member or Servicer subsequent to cessation or substantial curtailment of flight operations of Carrier.

18.2 Member and Servicer shall have the right to deduct, set off against, or recoup from the amount of any reimbursement hereunder from any payment otherwise due to Carrier under this Agreement. If Member or Servicer is unable to so collect such amount, Carrier shall pay Member or Servicer (in each case, for Member or Servicer or on behalf of any applicable Association Obligor), on demand, the full amount or any uncollected part thereof. Each Member or Servicer, at its option, may apply, set off against or recoup from the Deposit amount (if any)

 

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such amount necessary to satisfy Carrier’s obligations hereunder. In the case of any payment made to a third party for which Carrier reimbursed Member or Servicer, Carrier may choose to recover the amount involved or otherwise resolve the cause of the reimbursement in its sole discretion; provided , that , Member and Servicer shall have no obligation to recover such amount or take any other actions relating thereto. Without limiting the foregoing, Carrier acknowledges that Reserved Funds are funds provisionally credited to Member pursuant to the Operating Regulations, subject to Chargeback as provided therein, and that pursuant to the Exposure Protection Schedule such funds will not be credited (provisionally or otherwise) to Carrier but will be held by Member or Servicer subject to subsequent credit as provided in the Exposure Protection Schedule and are subject to Chargeback in accordance with the Operating Regulations as such Operating Regulations may be applied by the applicable Card Association.

SECTION 19. COST AND EXPENSES . Each party shall reimburse the other party for all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses of outside counsel to the other party and the allocated costs of in-house counsel to the other party, paid or incurred by the other party in connection with the enforcement of its rights hereunder. All costs and expenses to be paid by Carrier hereunder shall be payable on demand and are secured by the Deposit and all collateral of Member and Servicer hereunder. Member and Servicer, at its option, may deduct the amounts owed to it from any amount otherwise due Carrier from Member or Servicer or apply, set off against or recoup from the Deposit such amount necessary to satisfy Carrier’s obligations hereunder. This Section 19 shall survive termination of the Agreement.

SECTION 20. ASSISTANCE.

20.1 No Party to this Agreement shall unreasonably withhold any documentation required by another Party to the Agreement in connection with the defense of any claim asserted in connection with the Agreement.

20.2 Subject to compliance with any applicable data processing laws, Servicer may provide Cardholder’s name and address in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.1 for each Chargeback when it is included in the Cardholder’s documentation received by Member or Servicer.

SECTION 21. REPORTING . Until any obligation of Member and Servicer to perform hereunder shall have expired or been terminated and all obligations of Carrier to Member and Servicer hereunder shall have been satisfied, Carrier shall furnish to Servicer the following reports, notices and financial statements, which shall be in English and shall be stated in United States dollars unless an alternative currency is indicated in the Signatory Agreement that is part of the Agreement.

21.1 Within one hundred twenty (120) days after the end of each fiscal year of Carrier, the consolidated financial statements of Carrier and its subsidiaries, for the immediately preceding fiscal year, consisting of at least statements of income, cash flow and changes in stockholders’ equity, and a consolidated balance sheet as at the end of such year, setting forth in each case in comparative form corresponding figures from the previous annual audit and stating Carrier’s unrestricted cash (including cash equivalents) balance, certified without qualification by independent certified public accountants of recognized standing selected by Carrier and acceptable to Servicer.

 

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21.2 Within thirty (30) days after the end of each fiscal quarter, consolidated statements of income, cash flow and changes in stockholders’ equity for Carrier and its subsidiaries, if any, for such quarter and for the period from the beginning of such fiscal year to the end of such quarter, and a consolidated balance sheet of Carrier and its subsidiaries, if any, as at the end of such quarter, setting forth in comparative form figures for the corresponding period for the preceding fiscal year and stating Carrier’s unrestricted cash (including cash equivalents) balance, accompanied by consolidating statements for such period and a certificate signed by the chief financial officer of Carrier (a) stating that such financial statements present fairly the financial condition of Carrier and its subsidiaries and that the same have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and (b) certifying as to Carrier’s compliance with all statutes and regulations applicable to Carrier, respectively, except noncompliance that could not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or business operations of Carrier.

21.3 Within ten (10) days of an officer of Carrier becoming aware of any material default by Carrier under the Agreement, a notice from Carrier describing the nature thereof and what action Carrier proposes to take with respect thereto.

21.4 Within ten (10) days of an officer of Carrier becoming aware of the same, notice of any pending or threatened action, suit or proceeding at law or equity, or before or by any town, city, county, state, provincial or other governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, against Carrier or any of its property which, if determined adversely to Carrier could materially adversely affect the present or prospective financial condition of Carrier or affect its ability to perform hereunder.

21.5 Within ten (10) days after any (a) termination or suspension of any agreement that is relevant to Carrier’s performance under this Agreement, or any of Carrier’s rights or benefits thereunder, that Carrier has with any Relevant Authorities or a Billing Settlement Processor, (b) modification of any agreement that is relevant to Carrier’s performance under this Agreement, with any Relevant Authorities or a Billing Settlement Processor that could materially adversely affect the present or prospective financial condition of Carrier or impair its ability to perform hereunder or (c) receipt by Carrier of notice from any Relevant Authorities or a Billing Settlement Processor of such Relevant Authorities’ or Billing Settlement Processor’s intention to terminate, suspend or modify agreement with Carrier, a notice from Carrier of such termination, modification or receipt of notice and such information with respect to the same as Servicer may request. Such notice shall be provided whether Carrier is a party to an agreement with any Relevant Authorities or a Billing Settlement Processor on the Effective Date or thereafter becomes party to an agreement with any Relevant Authorities or a Billing Settlement Processor.

21.6 Immediately upon the occurrence of an Insolvency Event, Carrier shall include Servicer and Member on the list and matrix of creditors filed with any bankruptcy authority whether or not a claim may exist at the time of filing.

 

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21.7 Immediately upon the failure to pay, whether by acceleration or otherwise, any payment obligation of Carrier pursuant to any aircraft lease, notice of such failure and information concerning the amount of the obligation and the actual or likely consequences of such failure.

21.8 Within five (5) days after the merger or consolidation of Carrier, or entry by Carrier into any analogous reorganization or transaction, with any other corporation, company or other entity or the sale, transfer, lease or other conveyance of all or any substantial part of Carrier’s assets, notice of such event, including a description of the parties involved and the structure of the reorganization or transaction.

21.9 Immediately upon a responsible officer of Carrier becoming aware (or at the time a responsible officer of Carrier should have become aware) of any material adverse change in the condition or operations, financial or otherwise, of Carrier, notice of such material adverse change.

21.10 Such other information with respect to the financial condition and operations of Carrier as Servicer may reasonably request.

SECTION 22. GENERAL.

22.1 No failure or delay on the part of Member, any Servicer or Carrier in exercising any power or right under the Agreement shall operate as a waiver of such power or right.

22.2 Section headings are included herein for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of the Agreement for any other purpose.

22.3 Nothing in the Agreement or in the course of conduct between the parties shall be construed as creating a principal and agent partnership or joint venture relationship between the parties hereto.

SECTION 23. REMEDIES CUMULATIVE. All remedies, rights, powers, and privileges, either under the Agreement or by law or otherwise afforded to a Party, shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any other such remedies, rights, powers and privileges. Each Party may exercise all such remedies in any order of priority.

SECTION 24. CONFIDENTIALITY.

24.1 Carrier shall keep strictly confidential and shall not disclose to any third party the Agreement, the Operating Regulations and information about Member and Servicer and their respective operations, affairs and financial condition, not generally disclosed to the public or to trade and other creditors (“Member/Servicer Confidential Information”), which is furnished to Carrier pursuant to the provisions hereof is used only for the purposes of the Agreement and any other relationship between Member or Servicer and Carrier and shall not be divulged to any person other than Carrier, its affiliates and their respective officers, directors, employees, except (a) to their agents, consultants, attorneys and accountants in connection with the Agreement with a need to know and subject to confidentiality agreements no less protective than these

 

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confidentiality provisions, (b) for due diligence purposes in connection with significant transactions or dealings involving Carrier and which are outside the ordinary course of Carrier’s business, including investments, acquisitions or financing, to other potential parties to such dealings or transactions or their professional advisors, subject to confidentiality agreements no less protective than these confidentiality provisions and redaction of such information as Servicer may deem proprietary to either Servicer or Member, (c) in connection with the enforcement of the rights of Carrier hereunder or otherwise in connection with applicable litigation, and (d) as may otherwise be required by any court or law enforcement or regulatory authority having jurisdiction over Carrier or by any applicable law, rule, regulation or judicial process, the opinion of Carrier’s legal advisors concerning the making of such disclosure to be binding on the parties hereto; provided, that, in the event that Carrier determines that it is required to disclose any such information whether pursuant to a judicial order or to applicable law, Carrier agrees, to the extent legally permissible, to provide Member or Servicer within ten (10) days’ prior written notice (or such shorter prior notice as shall be reasonable and practicable in the circumstances) of such determination and the basis for such determination prior to making disclosure so that Member or Servicer may consider whether to seek an appropriate protective order or to waive compliance with the requirements of this Section 24. Carrier shall not incur any liability to Member or Servicer by reason of any disclosure permitted by this Section 24. Carrier agrees to use the same degree of care to prevent the unauthorized disclosure or use of the Member/Servicer Confidential Information as Carrier uses to protect its own confidential information, but in no event less than a reasonable standard of care.

24.2 Member and Servicer shall keep strictly confidential and shall not disclose to any third party the Agreement and information about Carrier and its operations, affairs and financial condition, not generally disclosed to the public or to trade and other creditors (“Carrier Confidential Information”), which is furnished to Member or Servicer pursuant to the provisions hereof is used only for the purposes of the Agreement and any other relationship between Member or Servicer and Carrier and shall not be divulged to any person other than Member or Servicer, their affiliates and their respective officers, directors, and employees, except (i) to their agents, consultants, attorneys and accountants in connection with the Agreement with a need to know and subject to confidentiality agreements no less protective than these confidentiality provisions, (ii) for due diligence purposes in connection with significant transactions or dealings involving Member or Servicer and which are outside the ordinary course of Member’s or Servicer’s business, including investments, acquisitions or financing, to other potential parties to such dealings or transactions or their professional advisors, subject to confidentiality agreements no less protective than these confidentiality provisions, (iii) in connection with the enforcement of the rights of Member or Servicer hereunder or otherwise in connection with applicable litigation, and (iv) as may otherwise be required by any court or law enforcement or regulatory authority having jurisdiction over Member or Servicer or by any applicable law, rule, regulation or judicial process, the opinion of legal advisors to Member or Servicer concerning the making of such disclosure to be binding on the parties hereto; provided, that in the event that Member or Servicer determines that it is required to disclose any such information whether pursuant to a judicial order or to applicable law, Member or Servicer, as applicable, to the extent legally permissible, agrees to provide Carrier with ten (10) days’ prior written notice (or such shorter prior notice as shall be reasonable and practicable in the circumstances) of such determination and the basis for such determination prior to making disclosure so that Carrier may consider

 

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whether to seek an appropriate protective order or to waive compliance with the requirements of this Section 24. Neither Member nor Servicer shall incur any liability to Carrier by reason of any disclosure permitted by this Section 24. Member and/or Servicer agrees to use the same degree of care to prevent the unauthorized disclosure or use of the Carrier Confidential Information as Member and/or Servicer uses to protect its own confidential information, but in no event less than a reasonable standard of care.

24.3 Carrier hereby authorizes Member to disclose to the Card Associations Carrier’s name and address and any and all other information as may be required pursuant to any Operating Regulations, and to list Carrier as one of its customers.

SECTION 25. FORCE MAJEURE.

25.1 Any delay in the performance by any party hereto of its obligations (except for payment of monies when due) shall be excused during the period and to the extent that such performance is rendered impossible or impracticable due to any one or more of the following: acts of God, fires or other casualty, flood or weather condition, earthquakes, acts of a public enemy, acts of war, terrorism, insurrection, riots or civil commotion, explosions, strikes, boycotts, unavailability of parts, equipment or materials through normal supply sources, the failure of any utility to supply its services for reasons beyond the control of the party whose performance is to be excused, or other cause or causes beyond such party’s reasonable control.

25.2 If any Party is affected by a force majeure event, it shall immediately notify in writing the other Parties of the nature and extent of the circumstances and the Parties shall discuss and agree on the action to be taken. Carrier has the right to terminate this Agreement in its sole discretion in the event Servicer or Member cannot process Transaction(s) within fifteen (15) calendar days of a force majeure event.

SECTION 26. ASSOCIATION OBLIGOR . Carrier acknowledges that Carrier may be obligated to an Association Obligor to the extent an Association Obligor has incurred liability to a Card Association either as a Direct Obligor or on account of payment of an Indirect Obligation. For the avoidance of doubt, it is understood and agreed that in the case of any such obligation, Carrier shall only be obligated to pay the obligation once, unless payment is made to an entity other than Member, Servicer, an Association Obligor, Card Association or other Secured Party, and the obligation to the Card Association is not extinguished or satisfied on account of such payment or otherwise. Member or Servicer shall act on behalf of an Association Obligor in such circumstances and Carrier may rely upon any actions taken or directions given by Member or Servicer as having been authorized by an Association Obligor.

SECTION 27. JUDGMENT CURRENCY . Carrier agrees that any judgment concerning this Agreement granted in favor of Member or Servicer shall be paid in the currency such judgment is rendered in (the “ Judgment Currency ”). If Carrier fails to pay a judgment as described in the preceding sentence, Carrier agrees to indemnify Member and Servicer against any loss incurred by Member or Servicer as a result of the rate of exchange at which any amount recovered against Carrier (by way of recoupment, setoff or otherwise) is converted to the Judgment Currency. The foregoing indemnity shall constitute a separate and independent

 

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obligation of Carrier and shall apply irrespective of any indulgence granted to Carrier from time to time and shall continue in full force and effect notwithstanding any such judgment or order as aforesaid. The term “rate of exchange” shall include any premiums and costs of exchange payable in connection with the purchase of, or conversion into, the relevant currency.

SECTION 28. WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY . To the extent that Carrier may be entitled, in any jurisdiction in which judicial proceedings may at any time be commenced with respect to this Agreement, to claim for itself or its revenues, assets or properties sovereign immunity from suit, from the jurisdiction of any court (including but not limited to any court of the United States of America or the State of New York), from attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution of a judgment or from execution of judgment to the extent that in any such jurisdiction there may be attributed such sovereign immunity (whether or not claimed), Carrier hereby irrevocably agrees not to claim and hereby irrevocably waives such sovereign immunity in respect of suit, jurisdiction of any court, attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution of judgment and execution of a judgment.

 

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Exhibit A

to Master Terms of Service

Payment Schedule

 

File Received by Member

or Servicer by 9:00 P.M.

(prevailing Central time, U.S.)

  

Day Funded (via wire)

Monday    Tuesday
Tuesday    Wednesday
Wednesday    Thursday
Thursday    Friday
Friday    Monday
Saturday    Tuesday
Sunday    Tuesday

Days that United States government offices and agencies are not open (weekends and federal holidays) will affect settlement times.

 

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FEE SCHEDULE

This schedule is the Fee Schedule to the Signatory Agreement dated as of             , 2012 (the “Agreement”) by and among Carrier, Servicer and Member. Carrier agrees to pay Servicer charges for transactions according to the following processing fee schedule. *****

Processing Fees:

*****

*****

*****

 

   *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

 

 

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Exhibit 10.6

SIGNATORY AGREEMENT

(VISA Canada Transactions)

 

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(VISA Canada Transactions)


SIGNATORY AGREEMENT

(VISA Canada Transactions)

This Signatory Agreement, including the Schedules attached hereto (“this Signatory Agreement”) and together with the Master Terms of Service (“MTOS”) referenced below (“this Agreement”), dated as of June 1, 2010 (“Effective Date”), is by and between Virgin America Inc., a company organized under the laws of the state of Delaware and having its place of business at 555 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010 (hereafter “Carrier”), U.S. Bank National Association, acting through its Canadian branch (“Member”) and Elavon Canada Company (“Servicer”). Carrier, Member and Servicer shall be collectively referred to as the “Parties” and individually each a “Party”. Capitalized terms used herein but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the MTOS attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein as provided in Section 1 below.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Carrier, an air carrier engaged in the transportation of passengers by air, desires to make available to its customers a convenient means of purchasing air transportation, both on a current and time payment basis, through the use of Cards; and

WHEREAS, Member is a member of VISA Canada (the “Applicable Card Association”) and is qualified to enter into contractual relationships with merchants such as Carrier who wish to honor Cards which bear the service marks of the Applicable Card Association; and the Applicable Card Association contemplates that Cards will be issued by financial institutions who are members in the Applicable Card Association and that such Cards will be honored by merchants who have signed agreements with member financial institutions; and

WHEREAS, Servicer (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nova Canadian Holdings Company, which in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank National Association) is qualified to provide the merchant processing services required in order to honor Cards; and

WHEREAS, Carrier has engaged Member and Servicer to process VISA Card Transactions transacted in Canada (“Applicable Transactions”) on behalf of Carrier, and Member and Servicer have agreed to undertake such processing.

NOW, THEREFORE , for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby covenant and agree to be bound as follows:

Section 1. Incorporation of MTOS . The MTOS are incorporated into and are a part of this Agreement and each Party acknowledges, affirms and agrees that it is bound by the terms of the MTOS. Each reference in the MTOS to “the Signatory Agreement” means this Signatory Agreement with Member and Servicer as named in the preamble hereof. Each reference in this Signatory Agreement, the MTOS or the Schedules hereto to “the Agreement” or “this Agreement” mean this Signatory Agreement, the MTOS and the Schedules attached hereto, which form part of this Agreement and shall have effect as if set out in full body of this Agreement, collectively.

 

(VISA Canada Transactions)

 

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Section 2. Processing Services . Carrier hereby requests that Member and Servicer process Applicable Transactions on behalf of Carrier and provide the services described in this Agreement, and Member and Servicer each agree to process, or cause to be processed, the Applicable Transactions and provide such services, or cause them to be provided, in compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and with the Operating Regulations and applicable requirements of law.

Section 3. Commencement Date . Member and Servicer shall commence processing Applicable Transactions under this Agreement on             , 2010 (the “Commencement Date”).

Section 4. Effective Date . This Agreement shall become effective as of the Effective Date upon execution and delivery to the other Parties, of this Signatory Agreement by each Party hereto.

Section 5. Applicable Country; Settlement Currency . The “Applicable Country” for this Agreement is Canada. All settlements with respect to Applicable Transactions shall be in Canadian dollars.

Section 6. Settlement Account . The Settlement Account for Applicable Transactions submitted under this Agreement shall be such account at a financial institution located in Canada as may be designated from time to time by Carrier.

Section 7. ***** . During the term of this Agreement, Member and Servicer *****.

Section 8. Effect of Insolvency Proceeding . Notwithstanding anything contained in the MTOS to the contrary, upon and after the occurrence of an Insolvency Event, Servicer may, at its option, require as a condition to the processing of any Applicable Transactions submitted to it relating to sales made by Carrier prior to or after the institution of such proceedings, the entry of an order by the court having the jurisdiction of any such proceeding, authorizing Carrier to issue, and Member and Servicer to process, Applicable Transactions for sales made by Carrier prior to or after the institution of such proceeding.

Section 9. Notices . All notices permitted or required to be sent pursuant to this Agreement shall be addressed as set forth below:

 

(VISA Canada Transactions)

 

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TO CARRIER:    Virgin America Inc.
   555 Airport Blvd.
   Burlingame, CA 94010
ATTENTION:    Chief Financial Officer
   Fax: (650) 762-7001
COPY TO:    General Counsel
   Fax: (650) 762-7001
TO MEMBER    Elavon Canada Company
AND SERVICER:    c/o U.S. Bank National Association
   800 Nicollet Mall
   Minneapolis, MN 55402
ATTENTION:    Risk Management
   Fax: (612) 303-3653

Section 10. Term . This Agreement shall become effective as of the Effective Date and continue in effect, unless earlier terminated pursuant to Section 15 of the MTOS, for an initial term of ***** from the Effective Date (the “Initial Term”) and *****; provided however, this Agreement shall not renew if Carrier provides written notice to Servicer or Servicer provides written notice to Carrier, no later than sixty (60) days prior to the end of the then current term of its determination to terminate this Agreement, in which case the Agreement shall terminate on the scheduled date of expiration.

Section 11. Role of Servicer . Notwithstanding the terms of this Agreement, Servicer (or any other Person to which Servicer may delegate functions or duties) with respect to functions and duties that may be performed by Member or by it, shall perform, or cause to be performed, all processing and operational functions under this Agreement for Carrier and interact with Carrier with respect to the same, including the remittance to Carrier of funds received from the Card Associations, if permitted by Operating Regulations, except that Member shall settle all Applicable Transactions with the Applicable Card Association. Any requests or notices made by Carrier, all Sales Records and Credit Records to be submitted by it, and all reports, materials, information or notices to be provided by it, shall be sent, submitted or provided by Carrier to Servicer in satisfaction of any requirement to provide the same to Servicer and Member and shall not be sent, submitted or provided to Member unless Servicer otherwise instructs Carrier in writing. Unless Servicer otherwise agrees, Servicer, if permitted by Operating Regulations and in compliance with applicable requirements of law, for itself and on behalf of Member, will retain and hold any Deposit amount and make any requests for or retain additional funds, including Reserved Funds, all as contemplated by the Exposure Protection Schedule and shall have the right to exercise all rights and remedies of Servicer and/or Member under this Agreement. Servicer shall have all rights and benefits of Member with respect to actions that may be taken by Member that are taken by Servicer. Carrier may rely on any agreements, consents, waivers and actions of Servicer as if the same were performed by Member.

 

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Section 12. Entirety . This Agreement (including the MTOS and the Fee Schedule and the Exposure Protection Schedule attached to this Signatory Agreement) constitutes the entire understanding and agreement among the Parties with respect to the subject matter herein contained, and there are no other agreements, representations, warranties or understanding, oral or written, expressed or implied, that are not merged herein and superseded hereby. This Agreement shall not be amended, supplemented, modified or changed in any manner, except as provided in writing and signed by the Parties hereto. In the event of conflict of any term between the documents, the order of control shall be: Exposure Protection Schedule, this Agreement, MTOS, and Fee Schedule.

Section 13. Governing Law . This Agreement and any matter arising from or in connection with it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Section 14. Privacy Laws . Carrier represents, covenants and agrees that it is in compliance with all applicable privacy laws, including without limitation the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada), and that it has obtained the consent of each Cardholder to the use, disclosure and retention of any personal information of such Cardholder that may be communicated or disclosed to Servicer or Member under or in connection with this Agreement or any services to be provided by Servicer or Member to Carrier.

Section 15. Counterparts . The Agreement and any and all related documents may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which, when so executed, then delivered or transmitted by facsimile or electronic mail, shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which taken together shall constitute but one and the same instrument. In particular, the Agreement and any and all related documents may be executed by facsimile, and signatures on a facsimile copy hereof shall be deemed authorized original signatures.

Section 16. Waiver of Jury Trial . EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO IRREVOCABLY WAIVES TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed and attested to by their duly authorized officers as of the day and year written.

 

CARRIER:

 

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.

By (Print Name):   Holly Nelson
Signature:   /s/ Holly Nelson
Title:   SVP & Chief Financial Officer
Date:   June 3, 2010
MEMBER:
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, acting through its Canadian branch office
By (Print Name):   John R. Follert
Signature:   /s/ John R. Follert
  Its Authorized Representative
Date:   June 5, 2010
SERVICER:
ELAVON CANADA COMPANY
By (Print Name):   John R. Follert
Signature:   /s/ John R. Follert
  Its Authorized Representative
Date:   June 5, 2010

 

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EXPOSURE PROTECTION SCHEDULE

 

 

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EXPOSURE PROTECTION SCHEDULE

This Exposure Protection Schedule is to the Signatory Agreement dated as of June 1, 2010 by and among Carrier, Member and Servicer (together with the Master Terms of Service incorporated therein and all Schedules, Exhibits and other attachments to the Signatory Agreement and the Master Terms of Service, this or the “Agreement”).

 

1. Certain Definitions.

All terms not otherwise defined herein that are capitalized and used herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Agreement. References to Sections in “this Agreement” or “the Agreement” mean any such Section in the MTOS. As used in this Exposure Protection Schedule, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

Aggregate Protection – The sum of (i) the Deposit, (ii) the amount remaining to be drawn upon any valid and outstanding Letter of Credit, and (iii) the proceeds of any previous draw on a Letter of Credit held by Servicer or Member and not applied to any Obligations or credited to the Deposit.

Carrier’s Rights – Any and all rights that Carrier has or may at any time acquire in any Sales Records or any Deposit amount or any right to payment under the Agreement, or from any third parties as a result of any Sales Records or Card sales arising under or relating to the Agreement.

Deposit – The aggregate of (a) Reserved Funds and (b) any cash remitted and pledged by Carrier to Member or Servicer or any other Secured Party pursuant to or in connection with the Agreement to secure the Obligations hereunder, and all additions to such aggregate made from time to time and all monies, securities, investments and instruments purchased therewith and all interest, profits and/or dividends accruing thereon and proceeds thereof. Separate Deposits may be maintained in the event there are multiple currencies, in such currencies.

Gross Exposure – As defined in Section 8 of this Exposure Protection Schedule.

Letter of Credit – One or more valid and outstanding irrevocable standby letters of credit that are (i) issued for the benefit of all Secured Parties, (ii) in form and substance acceptable to Servicer, as determined by Servicer in its sole discretion, (iii) issued by a financial institution acceptable to Servicer, as determined by Servicer in its sole discretion and (iv) expressly accepted by Servicer or Member, as agent for all Secured Parties.

Lien  – Any mortgage, pledge, security interest, encumbrance, lien, hypothec or charge of any kind (including any agreement to provide any of the foregoing), any conditional sale or other title retention agreement or any lease in the nature thereof, or any filing or agreement to file a financing statement as debtor on any property leased to any Person under a lease which is not in the nature of a conditional sale or title retention agreement.

 

 

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Methodology – As defined in Section 3 of this Exposure Protection Schedule.

Obligations – All of Carrier’s obligations under the Agreement and any Other Signatory Agreements whether now existing or hereafter arising, whether now existing or hereafter arising (including any of the foregoing obligations that arise prior to or after any Insolvency Event and any obligations arising pursuant to this Exposure Protection Schedule).

Other Signatory Agreement – Any agreement (other than the Agreement), executed by at least Carrier and Servicer or one of its affiliates, which substantially incorporates the MTOS.

Required Amount – The amount of *****.

Secured Parties – Any of (i) Servicer, Member, and each Association Obligor under the Signatory Agreement and (ii) those entities having any of the same designations or acting in the same capacity under any Other Signatory Agreement.

 

2. Exposure Protection

 

  (a) Upon commencement of the Agreement, Member or Servicer may retain and hold all funds paid to Member by a Card Association on account of Sales Records submitted by Carrier to Servicer or Member as Reserved Funds until the amount of the Aggregate Protection equals the Required Amount, as determined in accordance with Sections 3 and 8 of this Exposure Protection Schedule. In lieu of retaining Reserved Funds, or in addition to retaining and holding Reserved Funds, Member or Servicer, in its sole discretion, may demand that Carrier, and Carrier shall upon such demand, remit to Servicer within five (5) business days (“Business Days”) of Servicer’s demand immediately available funds to hold as the Deposit in an amount that when added to amounts (if any) retained and held by or on behalf of Member or Servicer as the Deposit causes the amount of the Aggregate Protection to equal the Required Amount. The Deposit amount shall be subject to adjustment as provided in Section 3 of this Exposure Protection Schedule. Member, Servicer or any Secured Party will hold the Deposit as security for the due and punctual payment of and performance by Carrier of the Obligations. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, in no event shall Member and/or Servicer retain and hold funds under this Agreement where the amount of the Aggregate Protection exceeds the Required Amount.

 

 

 

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  (b) To the extent Carrier has or may at any time acquire any rights in Carrier’s Rights, Carrier grants to each of Servicer, Member, and all other Secured Parties a Lien on the Deposit and all other Carrier’s Rights to secure the payment and performance by Carrier of all Obligations. Each Secured Party shall act as agent for all Secured Parties to the extent that any such Secured Party controls or possesses the Deposit or any collateral hereunder or is named as Secured Party on any filing, registration or recording. Carrier hereby acknowledges that notwithstanding the foregoing grant of a Lien, Reserved Funds represent only a future right to payment owed to Carrier under the Agreement, payment of which is subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement and to Carrier’s complete and irrevocable fulfillment of its obligations and duties under the Agreement and do not constitute funds of Carrier.

 

  (c) Carrier further agrees that during the term of the Agreement, Carrier shall not grant, or attempt to grant, to any other Person or suffer to exist in favor of any other Person any Lien or other interest in Carrier’s Rights (if any) or in any proceeds thereof unless any such Lien or other interest and the priority thereof are subject to a subordination agreement in favor of Member, Servicer and all other Secured Parties and satisfactory to Servicer.

 

  (d) Carrier hereby acknowledges that Member and Servicer dispute the existence of any interest of Carrier in any rights to payment from Cardholders or Card Issuers arising out of the Sales Records and further acknowledges that to the extent it may have an interest therein, such interest is subordinate to the interests of the Secured Parties and of any of their respective subrogees.

 

  (e) Carrier will do all acts and things, and will execute, endorse, deliver, file, register or record all instruments, statements, declarations or agreements (including pledges, assignments, security agreements, financing statements, continuation statements, etc.) requested by Servicer, in form reasonably satisfactory to Servicer, to establish, perfect, maintain and continue the perfection and priority of the security interest and hypothec of Secured Parties in all Carrier’s Rights and in all proceeds of the foregoing. Carrier hereby irrevocably appoints Servicer (and all persons, officers, employees or agents designated by Servicer), its agent and attorney-in-fact to do all such acts and things contemplated by this paragraph in the name of Carrier. Without limiting the foregoing, Carrier hereby authorizes Servicer to file one or more financing statements or continuation statements in respect hereof, and amendments thereto, relating to any part of the collateral described herein without the signature of Carrier. A carbon, photographic or other reproduction of the Agreement or of a financing statement shall be sufficient as a financing statement and may be filed in lieu of the original in any or all jurisdictions which accept such reproductions.

 

 

 

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3. Adjustments to Deposit

 

  (a) Servicer will use the Methodology described in Section 8 of this Exposure Protection Schedule (the “Methodology”) to calculate Gross Exposure each Business Day. Carrier acknowledges that Servicer has explained to it and it understands Servicer’s Methodology for determining Gross Exposure and the amount of the Aggregate Protection and hereby agrees to be bound by such Methodology and the determinations made by Servicer as a result thereof. Among other things, Carrier understands that Gross Exposure includes the value of Travel Costs for goods or services sold to Cardholders who used their Cards to purchase such goods or services with respect to which Carrier has not yet provided such goods or services. Servicer and Carrier may change the Methodology by mutual agreement.

 

  (b) The amount of the Deposit shall be increased or decreased each Business Day, as appropriate, based on the Methodology so that the amount of the Aggregate Protection will at all times equal the Required Amount. Any necessary increases to the Deposit may be made, at Servicer’s sole discretion by Member or Servicer withholding as Reserved Funds an amount up to ***** of amounts otherwise payable to Carrier under Section 6.2 of the MTOS until the amount of the Aggregate Protection is at least equal to the Required Amount, or by federal wire transfer of immediately available funds from Carrier to an account designated by Servicer, on the first (1st) Business Day after Carrier’s receipt of notice from Servicer that an increase is required and the amount thereof. If the Servicer agrees to permit increases to the amount of the Deposit by wire transfer and the funds required to increase the amount of the Deposit so that the Aggregate Protection is equal to the Required Amount are not transferred to Servicer as required by this Section 3, Member or Servicer may immediately withhold on a daily basis as Reserved Funds an amount up to ***** of amounts otherwise payable to Carrier under Section 6.2 of the MTOS until the amount of the Aggregate Protection at least equals the Required Amount. Member or Servicer shall remit to Carrier from the Deposit the amount necessary to reduce the amount of the Aggregate Protection to equal the Required Amount on each Business Day in accordance with Section 6.2 of the MTOS.

 

  (c) The amount of the Deposit to be maintained hereunder may be reduced in accordance with Section 9 of this Exposure Protection Schedule pursuant to which Servicer accepts Letter of Credit in lieu of all or a portion of the Deposit so long as the Aggregate Protection equals the Required Amount.

 

  (d) If an event or series of events occurs that can reasonably be determined to have a materially positive effect on Carrier’s present and prospective financial condition, then at any time after six months after the Effective Date, Carrier may once each quarter submit a written request to Servicer to review the Required Amount for consideration of a reduction in the percentage of Gross Exposure required to be maintained as the amount of the Aggregate Protection (a “Modification Request”). Servicer shall review the Modification Request and information presented by Carrier and attempt to respond to such request within thirty (30) days. Any determination of whether to agree to the Modification Request shall be made in the sole discretion of Servicer.

 

 

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4. Control of Deposit

Carrier acknowledges that (i) funds remitted to Member or Servicer by Carrier and (ii) funds paid by Card Associations and held by Member, Servicer or any Secured Party as the Deposit may be commingled with other funds of Member, Servicer or such Secured Party, and further acknowledges that all such funds, and any investment of funds shall be in the name and control of Member, Servicer or such Secured Party, and Carrier shall have no interest in any securities, instruments or other contracts or any interest, dividends or other earnings accruing thereon or in connection therewith. It is the understanding of the Parties that, notwithstanding any other provision of the Agreement to the contrary, (a) the sole obligation of Member or Servicer with respect to the Deposit shall be the obligation to pay to Carrier amounts equal to the amounts attributable to Travel Costs with respect to which Carrier has provided goods or services net of any Obligations owed Carrier to any Secured Party, (b) such obligation to make payment to Carrier is at all times subject to the terms of the Agreement, and (c) such payment shall only be due and payable upon complete and irrevocable fulfillment by Carrier of all of its obligations and duties under the Agreement.

 

5. Investment

To the extent permitted by applicable law or regulation, all amounts held as the Deposit will be deemed to earn a yield equal to the Applicable Rate. The amount so earned shall be credited to the Deposit on a monthly basis.

 

6. Right of Offset; Recoupment; Application

At any time that an amount is due Member, Servicer or any other Secured Party from Carrier, and Member, Servicer or such other Secured Party does not obtain payment of such amount due as provided in the Agreement, Member or Servicer (each on behalf of itself and any other Secured Party) shall have the right to apply, recoup or set off any amounts otherwise owed by Member, Servicer or any other Secured Party to Carrier hereunder, including, without limitation, any amounts attributable to the Deposit, to the amount owed by Carrier. Servicer may exercise any such right for its benefit or the benefit of Member or any other Secured Party. Where any application, recoupment or set off requires the conversion of one currency into another, Servicer or Member shall be entitled to effect such conversion in accordance with its prevailing practice and Carrier shall bear all exchange risks, losses, commissions and other bank charges which may thereafter arise.

 

 

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7. Retention of Deposit After Cessation

Notwithstanding any other provision of the Agreement to the contrary, during the period not to exceed ***** from the earlier of termination of this Agreement or the date upon which Carrier permanently ceases flight operations, Member and Servicer may retain the Deposit and Letters of Credit until such time as the Servicer determines that Carrier has no further Obligations or potential Obligations, without any obligation to remit funds to Carrier until such time (provided, however, the Deposit shall not exceed Gross Exposure at any time). During any such period, Carrier may substitute cash collateral in lieu of any Letter of Credit that may be posted, provided that any such substitution is undertaken in a manner that does not expose Member or Servicer to liability for a preferential transfer under 11 U.S.C. §547.

 

8. Methodology

“Gross Exposure” shall be calculated by the Servicer on a daily basis as follows:

 

  (a) Servicer will maintain a ***** with respect to flights of Carrier. ***** will update ***** on a daily basis.

 

  (b) Member’s and Servicer’s risk exposure under the Agreement with respect to Travel Costs, exclusive of ***** will be determined electronically by analyzing all *****.

 

  (c) Servicer will electronically sort ***** and will cumulate *****.

 

  (d) Servicer will calculate the amount of ***** by *****.

 

  (e) After ***** an amount (the “Primary Exposure”) will be calculated by *****.

 

  (f) In addition, the amount of potential liability of Member and Servicer from unused flight coupons from the date of first departure until all such flight coupons are used (the “Secondary Exposure”) is equal to *****.

 

  (g) The sum equal to ***** will constitute “Gross Exposure”. In calculating Gross Exposure, Servicer shall*****.

 

9. Standby Letter of Credit

 

  (a)

The amount of the Aggregate Protection which Servicer or Member may maintain pursuant to this Exposure Protection Schedule shall include the sum of (a) the amount remaining to be drawn upon any valid and outstanding Letter of Credit, in lieu of maintaining the amount of the Deposit in an amount equal to the Required Amount and (b) the proceeds of any previous draw on a Letter of Credit held by Servicer or Member and not applied. Any such letter of credit shall be in form and substance acceptable to Servicer and issued by a financial institution

 

 

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  acceptable to Servicer, as determined by Servicer in its sole discretion. Notwithstanding any initial acceptance of a Letter of Credit, Servicer reserves the right at any time to either (i) demand delivery of a substitute Letter of Credit issued by different institution or (ii) withhold as Reserved Funds amounts necessary so that the Deposit equals the Required Amount if, in Servicer’s sole discretion, it determines that it cannot or will not continue to accept non-payment risk from the institution obligated on a Letter of Credit previously delivered to Servicer. At such time as the Servicer may no longer draw on a Letter of Credit, Servicer may require that the Deposit equal the Required Amount.

 

  (b) At any time that (i) Net Activity under Section 6.2 of the MTOS is negative or (ii) any event gives rise to Member’s or Servicer’s right under this Agreement to make demand on Carrier for payment to Member or Servicer, in either case after (A) application of all amounts held as part of the Deposit (other than with respect to, or cash proceeds of any drawing under, the letter of credit) so long as such application is not stayed due to an Insolvency Event and (B) application of all amounts that would otherwise be payable to Carrier from Member or Servicer under the Agreement on such date, if any, then Servicer, at its option, may draw on any Letter of Credit issued for Servicer’s benefit (for itself and as agent for any other Secured Party) with respect to the Agreement in an amount that does not exceed the sum of (i) such negative Net Activity or the amount Member or Servicer has a right to demand that the Carrier pay Member or Servicer on such date plus (ii) all amounts that are expected to become due to Member and Servicer during the next one month period on the same basis. Servicer will endeavor to give Carrier notice of each draw it intends to make on a Letter of Credit, but the failure to give such notice shall not impair the right of the Servicer to make a draw on a Letter of Credit.

 

  (c) In addition to Servicer’s rights as set forth above in Section 9(b) and notwithstanding any of the limitations contained in Section 9(b), Servicer, at its option, may draw (in one or more draws) up to the full amount remaining undrawn on a Letter of Credit upon the occurrence of any one or more of the following events or as otherwise provided below: (a) the occurrence of an Insolvency Event; (b) receipt by Servicer or Member of notification from the issuer of the Letter of Credit that such issuer has elected not to renew the Letter of Credit; (c) notification of termination of the Agreement by either party; (d) a substantial number of the scheduled flights of Carrier fail to operate on any particular day or (e) Servicer, in its sole discretion, determines that it cannot or will not continue to accept non-payment risk from the institution obligated on a Letter of Credit previously delivered to Servicer. In addition, Servicer may draw upon a Letter of Credit pursuant to any other condition for draw provided in the Letter of Credit, and, in any event, on or after the thirtieth day prior to expiration of the Letter of Credit. No failure to draw, or delay in making a draw, on a Letter of Credit shall impair Servicer’s right to draw thereon at a later time.

 

 

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  (d) Carrier acknowledges that it has no interest in any proceeds of any draw on any Letter of Credit issued for the benefit of Servicer, Member or any Secured Party and that upon any draw on any Letter of Credit, Servicer shall be entitled to hold the proceeds thereof for payment of the Obligations under the Agreement and apply such proceeds in payment thereof as and when Servicer deems appropriate subject to the terms herein. Servicer shall have no obligation to remit to any person or entity any excess proceeds of any draw on the Letter of Credit until expiration of the period specified in Section 7 of this Exposure Protection Schedule. In the event of any dispute between Carrier and the issuer of such letter of credit or any subrogee thereof, or any other person or entity with respect to entitlement to any proceeds of the letter of credit, Servicer may retain all such proceeds until any determination by a court of competent jurisdiction, subject to Servicer’s right to retain and apply proceeds in payment of the Obligations. In the event that Servicer draws on a Letter of Credit and holds the proceeds thereof at a time when Carrier is conducting normal flight operations, Servicer, at its option, may include such proceeds in its calculation of coverage for Gross Exposure and make remittances to Carrier in accordance with Section 3 of this Exposure Protection Schedule as if the proceeds were part of the Deposit. Carrier further agrees that at Servicer’s option, any excess proceeds of a Letter of Credit, as determined by Servicer in good faith after taking into account all obligations of the Carrier to the Secured Parties, may be remitted to the issuer of a Letter of Credit, or if the issuer has been reimbursed in full for all amounts owed to it on account of the draw on the Letter of Credit, to the account party thereof.

 

 

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MASTER TERMS OF SERVICE

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

SECTION 1.

  DEFINITIONS      1   

SECTION 2.

  RULES AND REGULATIONS      7   

SECTION 3.

  HONORING CARDS      8   

SECTION 4.

  CARDHOLDER ACCOUNT INFORMATION; SECURITY PROGRAM COMPLIANCE      13   

SECTION 5.

  RETURNED UNUSED TRAVEL COSTS; CREDIT ADJUSTMENT      14   

SECTION 6.

  SUBMISSION OF ELECTRONIC SALES RECORDS AND ELECTRONIC CREDIT RECORDS      15   

SECTION 7.

  ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION      17   

SECTION 8.

  CHARGEBACKS      18   

SECTION 9.

  REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES      19   

SECTION 10.

  SERVICE MARKS AND TRADEMARKS      21   

SECTION 11.

  AUDIT      22   

SECTION 12.

  DISPUTES WITH CARDHOLDERS      22   

SECTION 13.

  ASSIGNMENT; DELEGATION OF DUTIES      22   

SECTION 14.

  INDEMNIFICATION; LIMIT ON LIABILITY      23   

SECTION 15.

  TERMINATION AND WAIVER      24   

SECTION 16.

  NOTICES      26   

SECTION 17.

  RULES AND REGULATIONS; APPLICABLE LAW      26   

SECTION 18.

  REIMBURSEMENT BY CARRIER      26   

SECTION 19.

  COST AND EXPENSES      27   

SECTION 20.

  ASSISTANCE      27   

SECTION 21.

  REPORTING      27   

SECTION 22.

  GENERAL      29   

SECTION 23.

  REMEDIES CUMULATIVE      29   

 

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SECTION 24.

  CONFIDENTIALITY      29   

SECTION 25.

  FORCE MAJEURE      31   

SECTION 26.

  ASSOCIATION OBLIGOR      31   

SECTION 27.

  JUDGMENT CURRENCY      31   

SECTION 28.

  WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY      32   

Exhibits and Schedules

 

Exhibit A    Payment Days

 

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MASTER TERMS OF SERVICE

PREAMBLE

Carrier (as such capitalized terms and other capitalized terms used in this preamble are defined below), a certified air carrier engaged in the transportation of passengers by air, desires to make available to its customers a convenient means of purchasing air transportation through the use of Cards. These Master Terms of Service (“ MTOS ”) and the other terms of the Agreement govern Carrier’s receipt of Card processing services.

SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS.

1.1 For the purpose of this Agreement, the terms below shall have the following meanings:

Affiliate – With respect to any Party, any Person that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control with such Party. The term control (including the terms “controlled by” and “under common control with”) means the possession, directly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of the Person in question.

Agent – A business organization duly licensed (if so required) and authorized to perform functions of a travel agent who is not an employee of Carrier and who has been duly designated, appointed and authorized by Carrier to act as a travel agent on behalf of Carrier.

Agreement – The Signatory Agreement among Carrier, Servicer and Member providing for the processing of Card Transactions that incorporates the MTOS and all schedules and exhibits attached thereto or attached to the MTOS. Each reference to “the Agreement” or “this Agreement” contained herein shall constitute a reference to, collectively, (a) the applicable Signatory Agreement, (b) each schedule or exhibit attached to such Signatory Agreement, and (c) the MTOS and each schedule or exhibit attached to the MTOS.

Applicable Country – Any country in which Card Transactions are being transacted pursuant to and as permitted by this Agreement, as identified in the Signatory Agreement.

Applicable Rate – The Applicable Rate (using a 365-day year) shall be determined in accordance with the following chart for each Settlement Currency:

 

Settlement Currency

   Applicable Rate  

U.S. Dollars

     *****   

 

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Association Obligor – Any Person (other than Carrier) (i) directly liable (a “Direct Obligor”) for obligations owed to any Card Association on account of Sales Records submitted to a Card Association hereunder (for example, Chargebacks and Card Association fines and assessments), or (ii) indirectly liable to any Card Association on account of Sales Records submitted to a Card Association hereunder through an indemnity given to a Direct Obligor or a guarantee of payment of any such indemnity obligation to a Direct Obligor (an “Indirect Obligation”).

Authorization – The process whereby Carrier requests permission for the Card to be used for a particular Transaction.

AVS – Address verification service.

Billing Settlement Processor – A bank settlement plan or similar entity that aggregates Card Transactions for such regions or Applicable Countries as the Parties may mutually agree and submits Card Transactions on behalf of Carrier.

Business Day – With respect to Transactions submitted to Member or Servicer, any weekday, Monday through Friday, except when any such day is a legal holiday recognized by Member or Servicer.

Card – Any credit or debit card bearing the service mark of a Card Association or other evidence of an account, including an account number, issued under the auspices of a Card Association.

Card Associations – The Applicable Card Association(s) as defined in the Signatory Agreement.

Card Issuer – Any bank or financial institution that is a member of a Card Association and issues a Card.

Cardholder – Any person authorized to use a Card by the Card Issuer.

Cardholder Account Information – As defined in Section 4.1.

Carrier – The merchant that is Party to the Signatory Agreement.

Carrier’s Rights – As defined in the Exposure Protection Schedule.

Carrier Website – The website Carrier has established or may establish from time to time for the purpose of selling goods and services in the Applicable Countries.

Chargeback – Any amount claimed from or not paid to Member, Servicer or any other Association Obligor or a refusal or reversal of any payment by a Card Issuer in relation to a Card Transaction for any reason stipulated in the Operating Regulations or any amount claimed from Carrier by Member or Servicer in relation to a Card Transaction as stipulated in the Operating Regulations, or, if the context so requires, the act of returning a previously processed Card Transaction or of asserting a claim for payment.

 

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Commencement Date – As defined in the Signatory Agreement.

CNP Transactions – A Card Transaction which is accepted and processed where the Cardholder is not present or the Card is not provided physically to Carrier at the time the Transaction occurs (for example, internet, mail order or telephone order).

Credit Record – A record, whether paper or electronic, approved by Member or Servicer, which is used to evidence a refund or adjustment of a purchase made through the use of a Card, and which will be credited to a Cardholder account.

Deposit – The aggregate of (a) Reserved Funds and (b) any cash remitted and pledged by Carrier to Member, Servicer or any other Secured Party pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement to secure the Obligations hereunder, and obligations under any Other Signatory Agreements that incorporate the MTOS (if so provided in the applicable Exposure Protection Schedule), and all additions to such aggregate made from time to time and all monies, securities, investments and instruments purchased therewith and all interest, profits or dividends accruing thereon and proceeds thereof. In the event that Transactions are settled in multiple currencies, Member or Servicer may require separate Deposits in such currencies.

Effective Date – The date set forth as the “Effective Date” in the Signatory Agreement that is part of this Agreement.

Electronic Credit Record – An electronic Credit Record.

Electronic Data Capture or “EDC” – Any means by which payment information (e.g. Electronic Sales Record or Electronic Credit Record) is transmitted electronically to Servicer for processing.

Electronic Record – An Electronic Credit Record or an Electronic Sales Record.

Electronic Sales Record – An electronic Sales Record.

Exposure Protection Schedule – The “Exposure Protection Schedule” attached to the Signatory Agreement that is part of this Agreement.

Fee Schedule – The “Fee Schedule” attached to the Signatory Agreement that is part of this Agreement.

Insolvency Event – (i) The commencement of any bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium, liquidation, judicial reorganization proceeding, dissolution, arrangement, or proceeding under any creditors’ rights law or other similar proceeding by or against Carrier, (ii) any application for, consent by Carrier, or acquiescence by Carrier in, the appointment of any trustee, receiver, or other custodian for Carrier or a substantial part of its property, (iii) any appointment of a trustee, receiver or other custodian for Carrier or a substantial part of its property, or (iv) any assignment by Carrier for the benefit of creditors.

 

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ISP – An internet service provider.

Judgment Currency – As defined in Section 27.

MasterCard – MasterCard International Incorporated.

Member – The financial institution (or, to the extent allowed by Operating Regulations, a subsidiary or Affiliate of a financial institution) designated as Member in the Signatory Agreement.

Member and/or Servicer Insolvency Event – (i) The commencement of any bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium, liquidation, judicial reorganization proceeding, dissolution, arrangement, or proceeding under any creditors’ rights law or other similar proceeding by or against Member and/or Servicer, (ii) any application for, consent by Member and/or Servicer, or acquiescence by Member and/or Servicer in, the appointment of any trustee, receiver, or other custodian for Member and/or Servicer or a substantial part of its property, (iii) any appointment of a trustee, receiver or other custodian for Member and/or Servicer or a substantial part of its property, or (iv) any assignment by Member and/or Servicer for the benefit of creditors.

Net Activity – For any day on which funds are to be remitted to Carrier under Section 6.2 hereof with respect to Transactions to be settled in the same currency, the net aggregate amount of (i) the aggregate amount of the Sales Records submitted to Servicer prior to such date of remittance of funds that are to be settled to Carrier in the same currency, plus (ii) adjustments in favor of Carrier in the same currency, minus (iii) outstanding Credit Records, Chargebacks to Carrier for which Servicer or Member has not been reimbursed, adjustments in favor of Servicer or Member and reimbursements to Servicer or Member with respect to Sales Records in the same currency, minus (iv) fees owed to Servicer or Member and the processing fees set out in the Fee Schedule and any other obligations of Carrier to Servicer or Member arising under this Agreement, minus *****.

Obligations – As defined in the Exposure Protection Schedule.

Operating Regulations – The operating regulations of a Card Association as amended or supplemented from time to time.

Other Signatory Agreements – As defined in the Exposure Protection Schedule.

Parties – As defined in the Signatory Agreement.

PCI – Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard, including any amendments thereto or replacements thereof.

Person – Any natural person, corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, firm, association, trust, unincorporated organization, government or governmental agency or political subdivision or any other entity, whether acting in an individual, fiduciary or other capacity.

 

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POS Device – A Terminal or other point-of-sale device at a Carrier location that conforms with the requirements established from time to time by Servicer and the applicable Card Association.

Processing Date – Any date on which Servicer processes a Card Transaction using its merchant processing system.

Relevant Authorities – Any governmental or other agencies or any regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over, or otherwise material to, the business, assets, or operations of Carrier.

Reserved Funds – All funds paid by a Card Association on account of Sales Records submitted to Member or Servicer by Carrier pursuant to this Agreement and held by Member or Servicer pursuant to the provisions of the Exposure Protection Schedule.

Retained Documents – As defined in Section 7.2.

Sales Record – A record, whether paper or electronic, which is used to evidence Travel Costs purchased by a Cardholder through the use of a Card.

Secured Party – As defined in the Exposure Protection Schedule.

Servicer – The entity designated as “Servicer” in the Signatory Agreement.

Settlement Account – A deposit account at a financial institution designated by Carrier as the account to be debited or credited, as applicable, for Net Activity.

Settlement File – The settlement file summarizing Travel Costs and Transactions submitted by Carrier by electronic transmission to Servicer or Member in such form or format as the Parties may agree.

Signatory Agreement – The “Signatory Agreement” that identifies “Member” and “Servicer” by name, is signed by each of them and by Carrier, and incorporates the MTOS.

Terms and Conditions of Sale – As defined in Section 3.14(b).

Terminal – A point-of-transaction terminal that conforms with the requirements established from time to time by Servicer and the applicable Card Association capable of (i) reading the account number encoded on the magnetic stripe, (ii) comparing the last four digits of the encoded account number to the manually key-entered last four digits of the embossed account number, and (iii) transmitting the full, unaltered contents of the magnetic stripe in the Authorization message.

 

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Third-Party Terminal – A terminal, other point-of-sale device, or software provided to Carrier by any entity other than Servicer or an authorized designee of Servicer.

Transaction – The purchase by, or refund to, a Cardholder, using a Card for any goods or services provided by Carrier pursuant to this Agreement in the Applicable Countries.

Transaction Date – The actual date on which the Cardholder purchases goods or services with a Card, or on which a Credit Record is issued from Carrier through use of a Card.

Travel Costs – Any one, or any combination of, the following items:

(a) the purchase of a ticket for air travel for travel along any of Carrier’s routes;

(b) the purchase of a ticket for air travel over the lines of other carriers;

(c) the payment of airport taxes, fees and surcharges in connection with the purchase of any item specified in this section;

(d) the payment of excess baggage and other baggage charges;

(e) the purchase of air freight and air cargo services offered by Carrier;

(f) the purchase of small package delivery services offered by Carrier;

(g) the purchase of travel services (including accommodation) on tours sold by or through Carrier in conjunction with the furnishing of air travel;

(h) the purchase of air travel for pets on Carrier’s flights;

(i) the payment of dues associated with Carrier’s airport or other club system;

(j) the purchase of goods and services sold and delivered on, or in association with, Carrier’s flights; and

(k) the purchase of goods sold via direct mail catalog or by direct mail by Carrier.

Travel Costs shall also mean such other goods or services as Carrier and Servicer may agree to include in writing. Travel Costs shall not include charter services.

 

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Value Added Services – Any product or service provided by a third party unaffiliated with Servicer to assist Carrier in processing Card Transactions, including internet payment gateways, integrated Terminals, global distribution systems, inventory management and accounting tools, loyalty programs, fraud prevention programs, and any other product or service that participates, directly or indirectly, in the flow of Card Transaction data.

Value Added Services Schedule – The Value Added Services Schedule attached to the Signatory Agreement.

1.2 In the Agreement unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) Any reference to a statute, statutory instrument, regulation or order shall be construed as a reference to such statute, statutory instrument, regulation or order as amended or re-enacted from time to time.

(b) The words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar impact when used in the Agreement shall refer to the Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of the Agreement. References to Sections, Schedules and like references are to the Agreement unless otherwise expressly provided. The words “include,” “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation.” Unless the context in which used herein otherwise clearly requires “or” has the inclusive meaning represented by the phase “and/or.”

SECTION 2. RULES AND REGULATIONS.

2.1 Carrier, Member and Servicer each acknowledge that the respective systems of the Card Associations are governed by their respective Operating Regulations and that all Transactions hereunder are subject to such Operating Regulations, as applicable, as the same may be amended from time to time. To the extent there is a conflict between applicable Operating Regulations and the terms of this Agreement, the Operating Regulations shall control. To the extent there is a conflict between applicable law and applicable Operating Regulations, the applicable law shall control. For purposes of the foregoing, a conflict shall be deemed to exist only if (i) compliance with the terms of this Agreement is impossible without a breach of the applicable Operating Regulations or (ii) compliance with the applicable Operating Regulations is impossible without a breach of applicable law. Unless permitted by the applicable Operating Regulations, Carrier shall not establish minimum or maximum Transaction amounts as a condition for honoring Cards.

2.2 Carrier, Member and Servicer each shall be responsible for any liability arising out of or related to their own failure to observe, perform or otherwise comply with the applicable provisions of the Operating Regulations. Carrier agrees that it shall be responsible for any fees, charges, fines, penalties or other assessments of that Member or Servicer is required to pay a Card Association as a consequence of Carrier’s failure to comply with the applicable Operating Regulations. Member and Servicer agree that each shall be responsible for any fees, charges, fines, penalties or other assessments of that Carrier is required to pay a Card Association as a consequence of Member’s or Servicer’s failure to comply with the applicable Operating Regulations.

 

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SECTION 3. HONORING CARDS.

3.1 In the case of Card Transactions transacted in U.S. dollars under the Signatory Agreement between Carrier and Member, Carrier may choose to accept (i) only the credit/business products of Visa and/or MasterCard; (ii) only the consumer debit/prepaid products of Visa and/or MasterCard; or (iii) both the credit/business products and consumer debit/prepaid products of Visa and/or MasterCard. Carrier must indicate in writing its decision to accept a limited category of products at the time of entry into this Agreement. If Carrier chooses to accept only one of the categories of products but later submits a Transaction outside of the selected category, Servicer and Member are not required to reject the Transaction and Carrier will be charged standard fees and expenses for that category of products. Further, if Carrier chooses a limited acceptance option, it must still honor all international cards presented for payment. If Carrier decides to implement a limited acceptance policy, it shall display appropriate signage to communicate that policy to Cardholders. Except as may be permitted by applicable local law and Operating Regulations, Carrier will not impose a surcharge for purchases made with the Card nor shall Carrier establish minimum or maximum transaction amounts as a condition for honoring Cards.

3.2 Carrier shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause all Agents to permit Cardholders to charge Travel Costs only in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement and in compliance with applicable Operating Regulations. Carrier shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause compliance by Agents with all of the terms and conditions of the Agreement to be performed by Carrier or Agents. Notwithstanding any such commercially reasonable efforts by Carrier, Carrier shall be responsible for: (i) any failure by any Agent in performing the applicable provisions of the Agreement; and (ii) the settlement of Sales Records and Credit Records completed by Agents.

3.3 Before honoring a Card, Carrier shall do the following to determine whether the Card is valid: (a) where possible, examine the format of each Card presented in connection with a purchase for authenticity and confirm, by checking the effective date and the expiration date as stated on the face of the Card, that the Card has become effective and has not expired; and (b) obtain Authorization. Neither Carrier nor any Agent shall impose a requirement on Cardholders to provide any personal information such as a home or business telephone number, home or business address, driver’s license number, or a photocopy of a driver’s license as a condition for honoring Cards unless such information is required or permitted under specific circumstances cited in the Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to Transactions that are not conducted face-to-face, Carrier may request from a Cardholder the information necessary to complete an address verification service request. Neither Carrier nor any Agent shall make a photocopy of a Card under any circumstances, nor shall a Cardholder be required to provide a photocopy of the Card as a condition for honoring the Card. Neither Carrier nor any Agent shall require a Cardholder, as a condition for honoring the Card, to sign a statement that in any way waives the Cardholder’s rights to dispute the Transaction. Carrier may require passengers to present personal information, including a driver’s license, passport, or other picture identification, for purposes of complying with Carrier’s policy or applicable law.

 

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3.4(a) Carrier or Agent shall obtain Authorization for the total amount of the Travel Costs before completing any Card sales Transaction (which in the case of Transactions involving paper submissions pursuant to Section 6.2(d) may require telephone Authorization). Such Authorization may be provided by any third party provider acceptable to Servicer. Authorization verifies that the Card number is valid, the Card has not been reported lost or stolen at the time of the Card sales Transaction, and confirms that the amount of credit or funds requested for the Card sales Transaction is available. Carrier or Agent will follow any instructions received during Authorization. Upon receipt of Authorization, Carrier or Agent may consummate only the Card sales Transaction authorized and must note the Authorization code on the Sales Record. For all ticket by mail, telephone or internet Card sales, Carrier must obtain the Card expiration date and forward that date as part of the Authorization.

(b) Authorization does not: (i) guarantee Carrier final payment for a Card sales Transaction; (ii) guarantee that the Card sales Transaction will not be disputed later by the Cardholder as any Card sales Transaction is subject to Chargeback; or (iii) protect Carrier in the event of a Chargeback regarding unauthorized Card sales Transactions or disputes involving the quality of goods or services. Authorization will not waive any provision of the Agreement or otherwise validate a fraudulent sales Transaction or a sales Transaction involving the use of an expired Card.

(c) In a Card sales Transaction in which a Card is presented electronically, if Carrier’s Terminal is unable to read the magnetic stripe on the Card, Carrier must key-enter the Transaction into the POS Device for processing and obtain: (i) a physical imprint of the Card using a manual imprinter; and (ii) the Cardholder’s signature on the imprinted Sales Record.

3.5 Neither Carrier nor any Agent shall make any Card sale to any customer in any of the following circumstances (with the exception of ticket by mail, internet or telephone pursuant to Section 3.8 permitted by the Agreement and ticket by automated machine pursuant to Section 3.9 or purchased through other CNP Transactions): (a) a Card is not presented at the time of sale; (b) the signature on the Sales Record does not appear to correspond to the signature appearing in the signature panel on the reverse side of the Card, or the Cardholder does not resemble the person depicted in any picture which appears on the Card; (c) the signature panel on the Card is blank and is not signed in accordance with the procedures specified in Section 3.6; and (d) no Authorization is received. Any Carrier or Agent completing a Transaction under the conditions in this Section 3.5 shall be responsible for such Sales Record or Credit Record regardless of any Authorization.

3.6 If the signature panel of the Card is blank, in addition to requesting Authorization, Carrier or Agent must: (a) review positive identification to determine that the user is the Cardholder; (b) indicate such positive identification (including any serial number and expiration date) on the Sales Record; and (c) require that the Cardholder sign the signature panel of the Card prior to completing the Transaction. If a Cardholder presents a Card that bears an

 

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embossed “valid from” date and the Transaction Date is prior to the “valid from” date, Carrier or Agent shall not complete the Transaction. A card embossed with a “valid from” date in month/year format shall be considered valid on the first day of the embossed month and year. A card embossed with a “valid from” date in month/day/year format is considered valid on the embossed date

3.7(a) Each Card sale shall be evidenced by a Sales Record. Each Sales Record shall be imprinted with the Card unless: (i) the Sales Record results from a Transaction involving Terminals which produce electronic Transaction records; (ii) the Card Transaction is a CNP Transaction; (iii) an imprinter is not available; or (iv) if for any other reason the Sales Record cannot be imprinted with a Card (if Authorization is obtained), including Card Transactions by mail, telephone or automated machine. If an imprinter is not available, the information on the Card and merchant plate shall be reproduced legibly on the Sales Record in sufficient detail to identify the parties to such sale. Such information shall include at least the date of sale, amount, Cardholder’s name and account number and Carrier’s name and place of business.

(b) Carrier shall include all items of Travel Costs purchased in a single Transaction in the total amount on a single Sales Record or Transaction record except for individual tickets issued to each passenger, when required by Carrier policy.

(c) Each Sales Record shall include on its face the items needed to complete the Settlement File required by the Servicer. Each Sales Record shall be signed by the Cardholder (except where the sale is made pursuant to CNP Transaction or automated machine transaction), which signature shall appear to be the same as the signature on the Card presented, as determined by Carrier or Agent. The Cardholder shall not be required to sign a Sales Record until the final Transaction amount is known and indicated in the “Total” column.

(d) Carrier shall not effect a Transaction for only part of the amount due on a single Sales Record except when the balance of the amount due is paid by the Cardholder at the time of sale in cash, by check, with another card or Card, or any combination thereof.

(e) If Carrier or Agent honors the Card, Carrier or Agent honoring the Card will deliver to the customer a true and completed copy of the Sales Record. The Card account number must be truncated on all Cardholder-activated copies of Sales Records. Truncated digits should be replaced with a fill character such as “x,” “*,” or “#,” and not with blank spaces or numeric characters. All POS Devices must suppress all but the last four digits of the Card account number and the entire expiration date on the Cardholder’s copy of the Electronic Sales Records generated from POS Devices (including Cardholder activated).

3.8 Carrier or Agent may enter into Card Transactions in accordance with Carrier’s or such Agent’s ticket by CNP Transaction program. In each such case, Carrier or Agent will complete the Sales Record (in accordance with Section 3.7) and include on the Sales Record the effective date and expiration date of the Card as obtained from the Cardholder together with

 

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words to reflect “mail order” or the letters “MO” or “telephone order” or the letters “TO,” or “internet order” or the letters “IO,” as appropriate. Carrier must obtain an Authorization code for all such Card Transactions. If a Carrier or Agent completes a Transaction without imprinting of the Card or using a Terminal, Carrier shall be deemed to warrant the true identity of the Cardholder as the authorized holder of such Card unless Carrier or Agent has obtained independent evidence of the Cardholder’s true identity and has noted such evidence on the applicable Sales Record.

3.9 In the case of sales of tickets by automated machine, such Transaction records must include at least the following information: (i) the account number; (ii) Carrier or Agent’s name; (iii) the automated machine’s location code or town, city, county, state or province; (iv) the amount of the Transaction in the applicable currency; and (v) the Transaction Date.

3.10 (a) Carrier or Agent may use POS Devices or other data capture services acceptable to Servicer to obtain Authorization and to capture Electronic Sales Record data to submit to a Card Association by reading data encoded on either tracks 1 or 2 on the magnetic stripe of Cards in accordance with Operating Regulations. POS Devices are prohibited from printing or displaying more information than that which is permitted by Operating Regulations and applicable laws and regulations.

(b) Whenever the embossed account number is not the same as the encoded account number, Carrier is required to: (i) decline the Transaction; (ii) attempt to retain the Card in accordance with Section 3.12 by reasonable and peaceful means; (iii) note the physical description of the Cardholder; (iv) notify Servicer; and (v) handle any recovered Card in accordance with the procedures specified in Section 3.12.

(c) When the embossed account number is the same as the encoded account number, Carrier must follow normal Authorization procedures as described in this Section 3.

3.11 Neither Carrier nor any Agent shall make a cash disbursement to any Cardholder with respect to a Card Transaction.

3.12 Carrier or Agent shall use commercially reasonable efforts to retain a Card by reasonable and peaceful means if: (a) Carrier is requested to do so in an Authorization response message; (b) if the four printed digits above the embossed account number on a Card do not match the first four embossed digits; or (c) if Carrier has reasonable grounds to believe a Card is counterfeit, fraudulent or stolen.

 

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3.13 Servicer will facilitate the reward process for recovered Cards. Recovered Cards must be sent to the address stated below:

Bank Card Center

Attn: Card Recovery

P. O. Box 6318

Fargo, ND 58125-6318

3.14 The following provisions govern CNP Transactions:

(a) Carrier acknowledges that in order to accept and process CNP Transactions, Carrier must (i) implement and adhere to security measures designed to ensure secure transmission of the data provided by the Cardholder in purchasing Travel Costs and effecting payment over the internet as required by the Operating Regulations and applicable requirements of law; (ii) where possible, verify the address of the Cardholder via AVS; (iii) at any time when Carrier participates in Verified by Visa or MasterCard Secure Code requirements, Carrier shall provide to Servicer the data elements included in such requirements; and (iv) ensure that, to the extent that the Carrier Website is hosted by an ISP, the ISP meets the minimum security measures and technology requirements.

(b) Carrier shall at all times during the term of this Agreement, display on Carrier Website clear terms and conditions and procedures (the “ Terms and Conditions of Sale ”). The Terms and Conditions of Sale shall give a complete and accurate description of the Travel Costs offered by Carrier. Carrier Website must include clear details of Carrier’s return policy, customer service, contact details (including mail/email/phone/fax), currency accepted, delivery policy and country of Carrier’s domicile for every nexus and operation of Carrier. Carrier shall also comply with all and any requirements or guidelines in respect of internet usage issued from time to time by all relevant Card Associations, together with the requirements of applicable laws and regulations.

(c) Carrier Website will clearly inform the Cardholder that the Cardholder is committing to payment before he or she selects the “Pay Now” button. Carrier Website will afford the Cardholder an unambiguous option to cancel the payment instruction at this stage.

(d) Carrier acknowledges that in certain jurisdictions it may be unlawful for Carrier to sell the Travel Costs and that neither Member nor Servicer can accept any liability for the consequences of Carrier trading in such jurisdictions.

(e) Carrier is prohibited from entering Cardholder details into a Terminal manually where those details have been provided to Carrier via the internet.

(f) Carrier shall promptly inform Servicer of every security breach, suspected fraudulent card(s) and suspicious activity on Carrier’s security system or through Carrier Website that may relate to Card Transactions.

(g) Neither Member nor Servicer shall in any way be liable for any claim in connection with any representations contained in Carrier Website, webpage(s), advertisement(s) or printed matter relating to Carrier’s products or services.

 

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(h) Carrier hereby acknowledges that CNP Transactions are in all cases at Carrier’s own risk. Carrier is fully liable for all Chargebacks, fines, assessments, penalties and losses related to CNP Transactions even where Carrier has complied with this Agreement and where the Transaction in question has been authorized. All communication costs related to CNP Transactions are Carrier’s responsibility. Carrier acknowledges that neither Member nor Servicer manages the CNP payment gateway or the telecommunication links and that it is Carrier’s responsibility to manage that link.

SECTION 4. CARDHOLDER ACCOUNT INFORMATION; SECURITY PROGRAM COMPLIANCE.

4.1 The Parties and each Agent shall treat all information relating to any Card, including Cardholder name and identification information and account number information in any form, imprinted Sales Records, carbon copies of imprinted Sales Records, mailing lists, tapes, or other media, obtained by reason of any Card Transaction or otherwise (“ Cardholder Account Information ”), as confidential information and shall protect such materials from disclosure to any third person, except as expressly permitted in this Agreement. The Parties shall at all times only store, process and use Cardholder information in accordance with the requirements of any applicable data processing laws and Operating Regulations. The Parties shall not, without the consent of the Cardholder, sell, purchase, provide or exchange Cardholder Account Information to or with any third person, other than

(a) Carrier’s agents (including Agents), employees and representatives, network providers or Card processors for the purpose of assisting Carrier in completing the Card Transaction;

(b) Member or Servicer’s employees and representatives and agents for the purpose of performing under this Agreement and in compliance with the Operating Regulations and applicable requirements of law;

(c) the applicable Card Association or Card Issuer in compliance with this Agreement and the Operating Regulations; or

(d) in accordance with applicable law.

4.2 All Value Added Services being provided to Carrier are set forth on the Value Added Services Schedule, and Carrier will disclose in writing to Servicer any new Value Added Services to be provided to Carrier after the Effective Date prior to using the same. All Value Added Services shall comply with all applicable requirements of law and the Operating Regulations, including PCI. Carrier will comply with the requirements of PCI and any modifications to, or replacements of PCI that may occur from time to time, be liable for the acts and omissions of each third party offering such Value Added Services and will be responsible for ensuring compliance by the third party offering such Value Added Services with all applicable requirements of law and Operating Regulations, including PCI. Carrier will indemnify and hold harmless Member and Servicer from and against any loss, cost, or expense incurred in connection with or by reason of Carrier’s use of any Value Added Services. No Member or

 

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Servicer will be responsible for the Value Added Services not provided by it nor shall Member or Servicer be responsible for any Card Transaction until it receives data for the Transaction in the format required by it and uses such data in connection with processing performed by it under the Agreement.

4.3 If Carrier uses Value Added Services for the purposes of data capture or authorization, Carrier agrees: (a) that the third party providing such services will be its agent in the delivery of Transactions to Servicer via a data processing system or network similar to Servicer’s; and (b) to assume full responsibility and liability for any failure of that third party to comply with applicable requirements of law and the Operating Regulations or this Agreement. No Member or Servicer will be responsible for any losses or additional fees incurred by Carrier as a result of any error by a third party agent or by a malfunction in a Third Party Terminal. No Member or Servicer is responsible for any Transaction until it receives data for the Transaction in the format required by it and Servicer or Member uses such data in connection with processing performed by it under the Agreement.

SECTION 5. RETURNED UNUSED TRAVEL COSTS; CREDIT ADJUSTMENT.

5.1 Carrier will maintain a fair and uniform policy for the return or exchange of tickets or other Travel Costs for credit adjustments. On the date Carrier accepts the return of unused tickets or other Travel Costs or otherwise allows an adjustment to the Travel Costs which were the subject of a previous Card sale, Carrier will date and otherwise properly complete a Credit Record and submit it to Member or Servicer for processing hereunder in accordance with the timeframes required by the Operating Regulations and applicable law.

5.2 Carrier will make no cash refunds in connection with such credit adjustments, except to the extent it may be required to effect a cash refund pursuant to the involuntary refund requirements of applicable laws, rules, regulations, or tariffs.

5.3 If a Cardholder disputes the receipt of the proper amount of the cash refund, Carrier shall, within the terms established in Section 8 for Chargebacks, furnish Servicer with such documentary evidence of such refund.

5.4 The submission of a Credit Record will not impair the right of Chargeback of Member or Servicer against Carrier in an amount not to exceed the excess of (a) the amount of the Sales Record over (b) the amount of the Credit Record submitted by Carrier.

5.5 A Carrier shall not accept monies from a Cardholder for the purpose of preparing and depositing a credit voucher that will effect a deposit to the Cardholder’s account. A Carrier shall not process a credit voucher without having completed a previous purchase Transaction with the same Cardholder.

 

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SECTION 6. SUBMISSION OF ELECTRONIC SALES RECORDS AND ELECTRONIC CREDIT RECORDS.

6.1 Carrier shall establish and maintain one Settlement Account for each currency permitted pursuant to this Agreement. Each Settlement Account shall be maintained in an office of the financial institution designated by Carrier which is acceptable to Servicer, and shall be subject to Servicer’s customary practices and procedures applicable to accounts of that nature and shall be subject to the terms of this Agreement. Carrier shall provide to Servicer all information necessary to facilitate remittance of funds to each Settlement Account. All settlements with respect to Card Transactions submitted in the currency of a given Applicable Country shall be denominated in the lawful currency or currencies specified in the Signatory Agreement that is part of this Agreement.

6.2 (a) Neither Carrier nor Agent may present for processing or entry to any Card Association, directly or indirectly, any Sales Record or Credit Record which was not originated as a result of a Transaction between the Cardholder and such Carrier.

(b) Neither Carrier nor Agent may deposit for entry to any Card Association, directly or indirectly, any Sales Record or Credit Record that it knows or should have known under the circumstances to be (i) fraudulent or (ii) not authorized by the Cardholder. With respect to this requirement, Carrier or an Agent shall be responsible for the actions of their respective employees and agents while acting in their employ or as agents.

(c) Neither Carrier nor Agent may present for processing or entry to any Card Association any Sales Record or Credit Record representing a Transaction all or part of which had been previously charged back to Servicer or Member (or an Association Obligor, if applicable) and subsequently returned to Carrier; provided, however, the foregoing shall not limit Carrier’s representment or other rights of Carrier to challenge a Chargeback in accordance with the applicable Operating Regulations. Carrier may, at its option, pursue payment from the customer outside the Card Association system. Should Carrier exercise this option and the Cardholder acknowledge the debt, and choose to pay the amount in full using its Card, Carrier may present a Sales Record in such amount to Servicer for processing.

(d) Carrier or Agent shall submit to Servicer for processing each Sales Record in accordance with the timeframes required by the applicable Operating Regulations. The method of billing for all Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records processed through any Billing Settlement Processor must be by electronic transmission and shall include itinerary records consisting of departure dates. If Carrier is unable to submit Sales Records and Credit Records originating at Carrier’s sales locations, including airport locations, ticket-by-mail centers, and other sales locations, by means of a summary electronically transmitted as provided in Sections 6.5 and 7.1, Carrier may submit such Sales Records and Credit Records to Servicer by means of a paper summary and detail thereof to Servicer’s designated processing center, or by means of a Terminal that generates an electronic transmission to Servicer’s designated Terminal processor.

(e) Member or Servicer will deposit, or cause to be deposited, on each Business Day, via federal wire transfer, in the case of U.S. dollar Transactions, and SWIFT, in the case of Canadian dollar Transactions, into the applicable Settlement Account for each applicable currency, an amount equal to the amount of Net Activity relating to such currency for each Business Day, subject to Servicer’s receipt of the incoming transmission of Sales Records and Credit Records by the time and on the day specified in Exhibit A .

 

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(f) At any time that the aggregate amount of Net Activity results in an amount due Member or Servicer, the aggregate amount due to each of them may be deducted, recouped or set off from amounts subsequently payable to Carrier under this Agreement on account of Sales Records irrespective of the currency in which payment to Carrier is to be made; provided , that , Member or Servicer may, at its option (i) require an immediate wire transfer from Carrier in the amount due, or (ii) apply, set off against or recoup from any Deposit amount maintained pursuant to this Agreement the amount due from Carrier under this Agreement. Carrier acknowledges that this Agreement is a “net payment agreement” and that the right of Member or Servicer to net out obligations due from Carrier under this Agreement from amounts payable to Carrier hereunder (including from or as represented by the Deposit amount) is a right of recoupment. Carrier further acknowledges that Member and Servicer have entered into each Agreement in reliance upon such right. In the event that one party to this Agreement (the “Defaulting Party”) does not pay, when due, an amount due to the other party to this Agreement, the Defaulting Party shall *****.

(g) In the event that Carrier is party to more than one Signatory Agreement that incorporates the MTOS, amounts owed by Carrier under a Signatory Agreement may be recovered by the Servicer or the Member under such Signatory Agreement from amounts due to Carrier under any Other Signatory Agreement, including amounts attributable to any Deposit. Carrier authorizes each Member and each Servicer under each Signatory Agreement to remit any amounts payable to Carrier under such Signatory Agreement to any Servicer under any Other Signatory Agreement to pay Carrier’s obligations to Member or Servicer thereunder.

(h) Amounts deposited in a Settlement Account or otherwise credited to Carrier (including, without limitation, amounts credited against Carrier’s obligations to Member or Servicer for fees, costs and expenses hereunder) in respect of any Sales Record pursuant to this Agreement and Carrier’s right to payment of Reserved Funds shall be provisional until the payment made to Member by the Card Association in respect of such Sales Record shall become final (i.e., all rights of Chargeback or other rights of the Cardholder or Card issuer to obtain reimbursement of such payment from Member shall have expired).

(i) Submissions and payment from any location must be handled in compliance with all applicable government laws, rules and regulations.

(j) The Signatory Agreement that is part of this Agreement may specify the location of the originating source of submission of any file.

6.3 Processing fees shall be as set forth in the Fee Schedule attached to the Signatory Agreement that is part of this Agreement.

 

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6.4 Servicer will provide Carrier with Transaction reports each Business Day that correspond to Net Activity for such Business Day and that will summarize sales, returns (refunds), Chargebacks, processing fees, and adjustments with adequate detail to allow Carrier to perform account reconciliation.

6.5 Carrier shall cause Agents to submit Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records to Servicer in the form of the Settlement File by electronic transmission as provided in Sections 6.2(d) and 7.1 through Carrier’s accounting office or the appropriate processing center of the area or Billing Settlement Processor of which Carrier is a member. Carrier or the appropriate processing center, as the case may be, shall submit the Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records to Servicer in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.

6.6 If Carrier utilizes Electronic Data Capture services pursuant to this Section 6.6 to transmit Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records for Card Transactions through a Terminal, Carrier agrees to utilize such EDC services in accordance with applicable Operating Regulations. Carrier may designate a third person as its agent to deliver to Servicer or directly to Card Associations Transactions captured at the point of sale by such agent. If Carrier elects to designate such an agent, Carrier must provide Servicer prior written notice of such election. Carrier understands and agrees that Member or Servicer is responsible to make payment to Carrier for only those Transaction amounts delivered by such agent to the Card Associations, less amounts withheld by Member or Servicer pursuant to the Agreement, and Carrier is responsible for any failure by such agent to comply with any Operating Regulations, including any such failure that results in a Chargeback.

SECTION 7. ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION.

7.1 (a) When Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records are submitted to Servicer electronically, other than Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records originating from Terminals, as provided in Section 6.6, and processed by Servicer’s Terminal processor, such Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records shall be submitted to Servicer by means of a summary of all Travel Costs by electronic transmission compatible with the computer system of Servicer and shall comply with Section 6.2 of the Agreement. Each such electronic transmission shall contain, at a minimum, the information required for each Electronic Sales Record by Section 3.7 and shall be made in the form of the Settlement File or any other format acceptable to Servicer in its sole discretion, provided, however, that (i) Carrier will not change the format of such electronic submissions without first obtaining Servicer’s consent and (ii) if Carrier requests a change in format with respect to such electronic submissions, Servicer may test such electronic submissions (in the requested format) prior to consenting to such change in format, and such testing by Servicer shall not constitute consent to such format change and shall not in any way limit Servicer’s right to withhold consent with respect to such format change.

(b) If an electronic transmission of Travel Costs does not meet the requirements of the approved format, Servicer shall use reasonable efforts to advise Carrier within eight hours of receipt of same.

 

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(c) Any acceptance by Servicer of an electronic transmission of Travel Costs which does not comply with the appropriate format or, if in the appropriate format, does not contain the information in respect to each Travel Cost summarized therein required by the terms of the Agreement, shall not constitute a waiver of, or preclude Member or Servicer from exercising, the right of Chargeback.

7.2 Carrier shall retain, or cause to be retained, each original Sales Record and Credit Record and any other documentation necessary for Member or Servicer to satisfy applicable Operating Regulations (“ Retained Documents ”) relating to those Transactions transmitted to Servicer directly by Carrier, in each case for at least eighteen (18) months from the date each such Retained Document is submitted to Servicer for processing. Promptly upon Carrier’s receipt of Servicer’s request for the same, but in no event later than fourteen (14) calendar days following Carrier’s receipt of such request, Carrier shall deliver to Servicer a copy, or the original if specifically requested by Servicer, of the requested document.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either Carrier or Servicer may elect to hold in its custody Retained Documents for no more than 180 days provided such Party retains a microfilmed or microfiched (or other mutually acceptable medium) copy of such documents for at least eighteen (18) months from the date on which each such document is submitted to Servicer for processing.

SECTION 8. CHARGEBACKS.

8.1 Neither Member nor Servicer is obligated to accept any Sales Record which does not comply in all respects with the applicable Operating Regulations. Neither Member nor Servicer shall assert additional requirement(s) to the applicable Operating Regulations with respect to any Sales Record; provided, however, this provision shall not limit the right of Member or Servicer to require delivery of the data in an acceptable Settlement File.

8.2 Carrier agrees to pay Member (or if notified by Servicer to do so, to pay Servicer) the amount of each Chargeback and, in the case of amounts that have not been paid to Carrier, acknowledges Carrier has no right to receive amounts attributable to Chargebacks. Member or Servicer may deduct and retain any amount due to Member or Servicer from Carrier on account of Chargebacks from amounts otherwise payable to Carrier under this Agreement. The provisions of Section 6.2 with respect to payment of Carrier’s obligations to Member and Servicer will apply in the event the amount of Net Activity results in an amount due Member or Servicer.

8.3 So long as a Chargeback claim is in the process of dispute resolution pursuant to the Operating Regulations, Carrier shall not make any other claim or take any proceedings against the Cardholder in relation to the related Card Transaction or the underlying contract of sale or service.

8.4 In connection with the processing of Chargeback claims, Servicer and Member shall be entitled to rely and act on any agreements, requests, instructions, permissions, approvals, demands or other communications given on behalf of Carrier (whether via email or in writing) and Servicer shall not be liable to Carrier for any loss or damage incurred or suffered by it as a result of such action.

 

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SECTION 9. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.

9.1 Carrier represents and warrants to Member and Servicer that:

(a) Carrier has full and complete power and authority to enter into and perform under the Agreement and has obtained, and there remain in effect, all necessary licenses, resolutions and filings which are necessary for Carrier to perform its obligations under the Agreement.

(b) To the best of its knowledge: Carrier’s sales Transactions and credit refund procedures comply in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations of any governmental authority which are pertinent to such Card sales or refunds, all Card Transactions submitted for processing hereunder are bona fide, no Card Transaction involves the use of a Card for any purpose other than the purchase of goods or services in the ordinary course of business from Carrier nor does it involve: (i) a Cardholder obtaining cash from Carrier; (ii) Carrier accepting a Card to collect or refinance an existing debt or previous Card charges; or (iii) any collusion between Carrier and Cardholder with the intent of fraud.

(c) Carrier’s execution and performance of the Agreement will not violate any provision of Carrier’s organizational or charter documents, or any indenture, contract, agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it is bound and the Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Carrier, enforceable in accordance with its terms.

(d) Carrier is duly organized and in good standing under laws of the jurisdiction specified in the first paragraph of the Signatory Agreement that is part of the Agreement and is qualified to do business in each jurisdiction where the nature of its activities or the character of its properties makes such qualification necessary or desirable and the failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect on its assets or operations.

(e) Carrier’s and its subsidiaries’ (if any) audited, consolidated financial statements and its unaudited, consolidated financial statements, as heretofore furnished to Servicer, have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a basis consistent with those of the preceding year, and fairly present the financial condition of Carrier as of such date and the result of its operations and the changes in financial position for the period then ended. There have been no material adverse changes in the condition or operations, financial or otherwise, of Carrier since the date of the financial statements furnished to Servicer prior to the execution of this Agreement, except as previously disclosed to Servicer in writing. Neither (i) the financial statements described herein (the “Financial Statements”) nor (ii) to the best knowledge of Carrier, any other certificate, written statement, budget, exhibit or report, including information and reports relating to Card sales for Travel Costs, furnished by or

 

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on behalf of Carrier in connection with or pursuant to the Agreement, (such items in (ii) collectively, the “Other Financial Information”), contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state any material fact necessary in order to make statements contained therein not misleading. Certificates or statements furnished by or on behalf of Carrier to Servicer consisting of projections or forecasts of future results or events have been prepared in good faith and based on good faith estimates and assumptions of the management of Carrier and Carrier has no reason to believe that such projections or forecasts are not reasonable. To the best knowledge of Carrier, after due inquiry by a responsible officer of Carrier, all factual information contained in the Other Financial Information hereafter furnished to Servicer by Carrier or their agents will be true and accurate in all material respects on the date as of which such information is dated or certified and no such information will contain any material misstatement of fact or will omit to state a material fact or any fact necessary to make the statements contained therein not misleading.

(f) There is no action, suit or proceeding at law or equity, or before or by any town, city, county, state, federal, provincial or other governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, pending or to the knowledge of Carrier, threatened against Carrier or any of its property which, if determined adversely to Carrier, would be likely to materially adversely affect the present or prospective financial condition of Carrier or affect its ability to perform hereunder and Carrier is not in default with respect to any final judgment, writ, injunction, decree, rule or regulation of any court or town, city, county, state, federal or provincial governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign where the effect of such default would be likely to materially adversely affect the present or prospective financial condition of Carrier.

(g) Carrier is in compliance in all material respects with its agreement with any Relevant Authorities or other Billing Settlement Processor and is entitled to all the benefits and rights afforded to Carrier under such agreement, which benefits and rights are substantially the same as those afforded to other carriers by Relevant Authorities or other Billing Settlement Processor, if applicable.

(h) Any Card Transactions submitted under this Agreement shall not relate to the provision of services or goods to a country where there may be, or are, any restrictions, regulations, sanctions or laws prohibiting or restricting the provision of any such services or goods.

(i) No consideration other than as set out in this Agreement has been provided by Carrier in return for entering into this Agreement.

The foregoing representations and warranties shall be deemed to be made each time Carrier submits a Sales Record or Credit Record to Servicer for processing.

 

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9.2 Each of Member and Servicer represents and warrants to Carrier that:

(a) It has full and complete power and authority to enter into and perform under this Agreement and has obtained, and there remain in effect, all necessary licenses, resolutions and filings which are necessary for it to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

(b) Its processing practices and procedures comply in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations of any governmental authority which are pertinent to such practices and procedures.

(c) Its execution and performance of this Agreement will not violate any provision of its organizational or charter documents, or any indenture, contract, agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it is bound and this Agreement constitutes its legal, valid and binding obligation of each of Member and Servicer, enforceable in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

(d) It is duly organized and in good standing under laws of the jurisdiction of its organization and is qualified to do business in each jurisdiction where the nature of its activities or the character of its properties makes such qualification necessary or desirable and the failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect on its assets or operations.

SECTION 10. SERVICE MARKS AND TRADEMARKS.

10.1 Except for mere reference to the company name of Carrier in presentations to other merchants for the provision of processing services by Member or Servicer, neither Member nor Servicer shall display or show the trademarks, service marks, logos, or company names of Carrier in promotion, advertising, press releases, or otherwise without first having obtained Carrier’s written consent.

10.2 Carrier may indicate in any advertisement, display or notice that the services of a specific Card Association are available. If Carrier has elected to not honor specific Cards pursuant to Section 3.1 hereof, Carrier may use Card Association trademarks and service marks on promotional, printed, or broadcast materials for the sole purpose of indicating which Cards are accepted by Carrier. Notwithstanding anything in the Agreement to the contrary, any use of Card Association trademarks and service marks by Carrier must be in compliance with the Operating Regulations. Carrier’s promotional materials shall not indicate, directly or indirectly, that any Card Association, Member or Servicer endorse or guarantee any of Carrier’s goods or services.

10.3 Carrier, Member and Servicer acknowledge that no Party hereto will acquire any right, title or interest in or to any other Party’s trademarks, service marks, logos or company names and such properties shall remain the exclusive property of the respective parties or their affiliates. Upon termination of the Agreement, the Parties hereto will discontinue all reference to or display of the other Party’s trademarks, service marks, logos and company names.

 

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SECTION 11. AUDIT.

11.1 In the event of reasonable suspicion that Carrier or any of its officers, employees or agents are involved in any fraudulent or unlawful activity connected with this Agreement, Servicer or Member shall have the right to have an Auditor (defined below) inspect Carrier’s Transaction records relating to this Agreement at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, in connection with which Carrier authorizes a party unaffiliated with Member or Servicer and that is of nationally recognized standing in its field (an “Auditor”) to examine or audit such records.

11.2 During the term hereof and for one year thereafter, Carrier and Servicer shall have the right at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice to audit, copy or make extracts of the records of the other pertaining to the transactions between or among them under the Agreement to determine the accuracy of the amounts which have been or are to be paid, refunded or credited by one party to the other in accordance with the provisions hereof.

11.3 Carrier shall obtain an audit from an Auditor of the physical security, information security and operational facets of Carrier’s business and provide to Servicer and, if applicable, the requesting Card Association, a copy of the audit report resulting therefrom (a) upon Servicer’s request, or upon the request of a Card Association, within a reasonable time as determined by the applicable Card Association following any security breach on Carrier’s system at Carrier’s expense, (b) at a reasonable time and upon reasonable notice following request of a Card Association at Carrier’s expense and (c) if no security breach has occurred on Carrier’s system, upon request of Servicer, at Servicer’s expense; provided that , with respect to this clause (c), such an audit may not be required more than once per calendar year and shall be at a reasonable time and upon reasonable notice.

11.4 Servicer shall provide Carrier a copy of (i) the SAS 70 audit of Servicer’s or Member’s business each year upon request, provided that a non-disclosure agreement reasonably acceptable to Servicer has been executed by Carrier, and (ii) an audit of physical security, information security and operational facets of Servicer’s or Member’s business created following a security breach involving any of Carrier’s or Carrier’s customer’s data handled under this Agreement.

SECTION 12. DISPUTES WITH CARDHOLDERS.

12.1 Carrier will handle all claims or complaints by a Cardholder with regard to Travel Costs or Transactions.

12.2 Any dispute between Carrier and Cardholder arising out of the contract of air carrier and unrelated to the processing of Transactions shall be settled directly by Carrier without liability, cost, or loss to Member or Servicer.

SECTION 13. ASSIGNMENT; DELEGATION OF DUTIES . This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. Consent of Carrier shall not be required as to an assignment by Member or Servicer to any subsidiary, Affiliate or parent of Member or Servicer under this Agreement. No party hereto shall make any other assignment of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other parties hereto, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Member and Servicer, each in

 

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its sole discretion, without prior notice to Carrier, may designate and authorize any Affiliate(s) of Member or Servicer to take any action required or allowed by Member or Servicer or to undertake any duties or fulfill any obligations of either of them hereunder, and in such case such Affiliate(s) shall be entitled to the rights and benefits of Member or Servicer hereunder, as applicable. Notwithstanding any such designation and authorization, Member or Servicer, as applicable, shall remain liable for any breach or failure to perform hereunder by any such Affiliate(s) of Member or Servicer, as applicable, hereunder. Member and Servicer acknowledge that the terms of any agreement between them with respect to assignments shall supersede the provisions of this Section 13 as between Member and Servicer except that Member or Servicer, as applicable, shall remain liable for any breach or failure to perform hereunder by any such Affiliate(s) of Member or Servicer, as applicable, hereunder.

SECTION 14. INDEMNIFICATION; LIMIT ON LIABILITY.

14.1 Carrier shall indemnify and hold Member, Servicer and any Association Obligor harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs, damages, and expenses on account of or arising out of claims, complaints, disputes, settlement, litigation, arbitration, governmental inquiry or other proceeding pertaining or alleged to pertain thereto and instituted by (“Claim(s)”) (a) a Cardholder with regard to Travel Costs or Transactions, and any and all disputes between Carrier and any Cardholder arising out of the common carrier passenger relationship, other than as a result of Member or Servicer’s failure to comply with this Agreement or the Operating Regulations, where such failure is not caused in any part by Carrier or its Agents, or (b) any Person with regard to any breach by Carrier of this Agreement, the Operating Regulations or any applicable laws and regulations.

14.2 Any Party seeking indemnification from Carrier will promptly notify Carrier of any such third-party claim and allow Carrier the right to assume the defense of any such claim and have sole control over the litigation of such claim (but must obtain Member’s or Servicer’s consent prior to any settlement, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld). Neither Member nor Servicer will settle any such claim without Carrier’s written consent. Carrier must assist in the collection of information, preparation, negotiation, settlement (if applicable), and the defense of any such claim. Nothing herein shall limit Member’s or Servicer’s right of Chargeback as defined in Section 8 of the Agreement.

14.3 Each of Member and Servicer shall indemnify and hold Carrier harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs, damages and expenses of any Person (other than Carrier) on account of or arising out of any claims, complaints, disputes, settlement, litigation, arbitration, governmental inquiry or other proceeding instituted by such Person and alleging or arising from Member or Servicer’s failure to comply with this Agreement, the Operating Regulations or applicable law, where such failure is not caused in any part by Carrier or its Agents. Except as otherwise provided in any separate indemnification agreements between Member and Servicer, the indemnifying party shall be liable only for its own such acts or omissions. Carrier will promptly notify Member and Servicer of any such third-party claim against Member or Servicer and allow Member or Servicer the right to assume the defense of any such claim. Carrier will not settle any such claim without Member’s or Servicer’s written consent. Any other provisions contained herein to the contrary notwithstanding, it is hereby agreed that the indemnity provisions set forth in this Section 14 (including Section 14.2 and 14.3) shall survive termination of the Agreement and remain in effect with respect to any occurrence or claim arising out of or in connection with the Agreement.

 

 

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14.4 In no event will Member or Servicer be liable for loss of profits or for any indirect or consequential loss or damage (howsoever arising) even if such loss was reasonably foreseeable. In no event will Carrier be liable for any indirect or consequential loss or damage (other than lost profits solely in the event of termination for cause), howsoever arising, even if such loss was reasonably foreseeable *****

14.5 Any exchange rate losses due to a refund or Chargeback being processed shall be borne by Carrier.

SECTION 15. TERMINATION AND WAIVER.

15.1 The provisions of this Section 15 shall apply if any Party hereto shall commit a material default in the performance of its obligations under the Agreement, including any of the defaults specified in this Section 15 as reasons for termination of the Agreement. For purposes of this Section 15, all notices hereunder to be given by or to Member, shall be given by or to Servicer on behalf of Member. Servicer may remedy any material default by Member.

15.2 In the event: (a) Member and/or Servicer commits a material default under the Agreement; (b) Member and/or Servicer makes an assignment of this Agreement in violation of Section 13 herein; or (c) Member and/or Servicer experiences Member and/or Servicer Insolvency Event, Carrier may terminate the Agreement on twenty-four (24) hours’ written notice to Servicer if Member or Servicer shall fail or refuse to remedy such event within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of written notice specifying the nature of event, or to commence to remedy such event within such period if the same is curable but cannot reasonably be remedied within such period, or shall fail to complete within forty-five (45) days after receipt of such written notice any remedy commenced during the original thirty (30) day notice period.

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or material impairment of any of Member’s or Servicer’s rights under the Agreement, including any restriction of the rights with respect to the Deposit provided pursuant to the Exposure Protection Schedule; (c) failure by Carrier to pay any of the Obligations when due or to remit funds to Member or Servicer when required pursuant to the Agreement; or (d) Carrier’s failure to notify Servicer of the occurrence of a material default in accordance with Section 21.3; provided , that , Servicer shall not terminate the Agreement pursuant to this Section 15.4 if Carrier cures such default within the five (5) day notice period specified in this Section 15.4.

15.5 Servicer, for itself and on behalf of Member, may terminate the Agreement on twenty-four (24) hours’ written notice to Carrier if:

(a) Carrier (i) fails to maintain all licenses, permits and certificates necessary for it to conduct flight operations, (ii) materially breaches any requirement of any Operating Regulations or (iii) fails to provide any of the Financial Statements required under this Agreement, and Carrier fails or refuses to remedy any of the foregoing defaults within twenty (20) calendar days after receipt of written notice specifying the nature of such default, or to commence to remedy such default within such period if the same is curable but cannot reasonably be remedied within such period, or shall fail to complete within twenty (20) days after receipt of such written notice any remedy commenced during the original twenty (20) day notice period; or

(b) any representation or warranty made by Carrier proves to be incorrect when made in any material respect, and Carrier fails or refuses to remedy such default within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of written notice specifying the nature of such default, or to commence to remedy such material default within such period if the same is curable but cannot reasonably be remedied within such period, or shall fail to complete within forty-five (45) days after receipt of such written notice any remedy commenced during the original thirty (30) day notice period.

(c) Carrier shall commit any other material default under the Agreement and shall fail or refuse to remedy such material default within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of written notice specifying the nature of such default, or to commence to remedy such material default within such period if the same is curable but cannot reasonably be remedied within such period, or shall fail to complete within forty-five (45) days after receipt of such written notice any remedy commenced during the original thirty (30) day notice period.

In the case of any material default described in this Section 15 with respect to which Carrier fails to provide notice in accordance with Section 21.3, any period for remedy under Section 15.5 shall begin on the date that such notice should have been provided by Carrier to Servicer.

15.6 No termination of the Agreement (whether under this Section 15 or any other provision of the Agreement) shall affect the rights or obligations of any party which may have arisen or accrued prior to such termination, including without limitation claims of Member or Servicer for Chargebacks related to Card Transactions that occurred prior to any termination.

 

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15.7 No waiver of any provision hereunder shall be binding unless such waiver shall be in writing and signed by the party alleged to have waived such provisions.

SECTION 16. NOTICES . All notices permitted or required by the Agreement shall be in writing, served by personal delivery (including any courier service), registered mail or post or confirmed facsimile transmission at the address or facsimile number of the parties set out in the Signatory Agreement, and shall be deemed to be effectively served on such party if served by personal delivery on the day of delivery (including any courier service), if served by ordinary mail or post two (2) days after the date of pre-paid first class posting or mail, or if served by facsimile transmission on the date of confirmation of transmission.

SECTION 17. RULES AND REGULATIONS; APPLICABLE LAW . Carrier acknowledges that the respective systems of the Card Associations are governed by their respective Operating Regulations and that all transactions hereunder are subject to such Operating Regulations and Carrier is obligated to comply with the Operating Regulations. Carrier further acknowledges that Member and Servicer have entered into the Agreement in reliance upon the applicability of the Operating Regulations of applicable Card Associations to the transactions hereunder and Carrier’s performance thereunder. Carrier shall comply in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations.

SECTION 18. REIMBURSEMENT BY CARRIER.

18.1 Carrier will reimburse Member and Servicer for any fees, charges, fines, assessments, penalties, and Chargebacks that Member or Servicer may be required to pay a Card Association or may incur with regard to any Transaction(s) processed pursuant to the Agreement or arising out of any failure of Carrier to perform in compliance with applicable Operating Regulations, applicable laws and regulations, or the requirements of PCI or any act or omission by any third party service provider to Carrier or any other party to a contract with Carrier without additional fee, charge, fine, assessment or penalty assessed by Member and/or Servicer; provided , that , Carrier shall have no obligation for any such amount incurred as a result of Member or Servicer’s failure to comply with this Agreement, the Operating Regulations or applicable law, where such failure is not caused in any part by Carrier or its Agents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Carrier will reimburse Member and Servicer for Transactions required to be paid by Member or Servicer by virtue of applicable Operating Regulations as such Operating Regulations may be applied by the applicable Card Associations. Any losses suffered by Member, Servicer or any Association Obligor on account of delay by Member or Servicer in processing Chargebacks shall be reimbursed by Carrier with respect to Chargebacks processed by Member or Servicer subsequent to cessation or substantial curtailment of flight operations of Carrier.

18.2 Member and Servicer shall have the right to deduct, set off against, or recoup from the amount of any reimbursement hereunder from any payment otherwise due to Carrier under this Agreement. If Member or Servicer is unable to so collect such amount, Carrier shall pay Member or Servicer (in each case, for Member or Servicer or on behalf of any applicable Association Obligor), on demand, the full amount or any uncollected part thereof. Each Member or Servicer, at its option, may apply, set off against or recoup from the Deposit amount (if any)

 

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such amount necessary to satisfy Carrier’s obligations hereunder. In the case of any payment made to a third party for which Carrier reimbursed Member or Servicer, Carrier may choose to recover the amount involved or otherwise resolve the cause of the reimbursement in its sole discretion; provided , that , Member and Servicer shall have no obligation to recover such amount or take any other actions relating thereto. Without limiting the foregoing, Carrier acknowledges that Reserved Funds are funds provisionally credited to Member pursuant to the Operating Regulations, subject to Chargeback as provided therein, and that pursuant to the Exposure Protection Schedule such funds will not be credited (provisionally or otherwise) to Carrier but will be held by Member or Servicer subject to subsequent credit as provided in the Exposure Protection Schedule and are subject to Chargeback in accordance with the Operating Regulations as such Operating Regulations may be applied by the applicable Card Association.

SECTION 19. COST AND EXPENSES . Each party shall reimburse the other party for all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses of outside counsel to the other party and the allocated costs of in-house counsel to the other party, paid or incurred by the other party in connection with the enforcement of its rights hereunder. All costs and expenses to be paid by Carrier hereunder shall be payable on demand and are secured by the Deposit and all collateral of Member and Servicer hereunder. Member and Servicer, at its option, may deduct the amounts owed to it from any amount otherwise due Carrier from Member or Servicer or apply, set off against or recoup from the Deposit such amount necessary to satisfy Carrier’s obligations hereunder. This Section 19 shall survive termination of the Agreement.

SECTION 20. ASSISTANCE.

20.1 No Party to this Agreement shall unreasonably withhold any documentation required by another Party to the Agreement in connection with the defense of any claim asserted in connection with the Agreement.

20.2 Subject to compliance with any applicable data processing laws, Servicer may provide Cardholder’s name and address in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.1 for each Chargeback when it is included in the Cardholder’s documentation received by Member or Servicer.

SECTION 21. REPORTING . Until any obligation of Member and Servicer to perform hereunder shall have expired or been terminated and all obligations of Carrier to Member and Servicer hereunder shall have been satisfied, Carrier shall furnish to Servicer the following reports, notices and financial statements, which shall be in English and shall be stated in United States dollars unless an alternative currency is indicated in the Signatory Agreement that is part of the Agreement.

21.1 Within one hundred twenty (120) days after the end of each fiscal year of Carrier, the consolidated financial statements of Carrier and its subsidiaries, for the immediately preceding fiscal year, consisting of at least statements of income, cash flow and changes in stockholders’ equity, and a consolidated balance sheet as at the end of such year, setting forth in each case in comparative form corresponding figures from the previous annual audit and stating Carrier’s unrestricted cash (including cash equivalents) balance, certified without qualification by independent certified public accountants of recognized standing selected by Carrier and acceptable to Servicer.

 

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21.2 Within thirty (30) days after the end of each fiscal quarter, consolidated statements of income, cash flow and changes in stockholders’ equity for Carrier and its subsidiaries, if any, for such quarter and for the period from the beginning of such fiscal year to the end of such quarter, and a consolidated balance sheet of Carrier and its subsidiaries, if any, as at the end of such quarter, setting forth in comparative form figures for the corresponding period for the preceding fiscal year and stating Carrier’s unrestricted cash (including cash equivalents) balance, accompanied by consolidating statements for such period and a certificate signed by the chief financial officer of Carrier (a) stating that such financial statements present fairly the financial condition of Carrier and its subsidiaries and that the same have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and (b) certifying as to Carrier’s compliance with all statutes and regulations applicable to Carrier, respectively, except noncompliance that could not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or business operations of Carrier.

21.3 Within ten (10) days of an officer of Carrier becoming aware of any material default by Carrier under the Agreement, a notice from Carrier describing the nature thereof and what action Carrier proposes to take with respect thereto.

21.4 Within ten (10) days of an officer of Carrier becoming aware of the same, notice of any pending or threatened action, suit or proceeding at law or equity, or before or by any town, city, county, state, provincial or other governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, against Carrier or any of its property which, if determined adversely to Carrier could materially adversely affect the present or prospective financial condition of Carrier or affect its ability to perform hereunder.

21.5 Within ten (10) days after any (a) termination or suspension of any agreement that is relevant to Carrier’s performance under this Agreement, or any of Carrier’s rights or benefits thereunder, that Carrier has with any Relevant Authorities or a Billing Settlement Processor, (b) modification of any agreement that is relevant to Carrier’s performance under this Agreement, with any Relevant Authorities or a Billing Settlement Processor that could materially adversely affect the present or prospective financial condition of Carrier or impair its ability to perform hereunder or (c) receipt by Carrier of notice from any Relevant Authorities or a Billing Settlement Processor of such Relevant Authorities’ or Billing Settlement Processor’s intention to terminate, suspend or modify agreement with Carrier, a notice from Carrier of such termination, modification or receipt of notice and such information with respect to the same as Servicer may request. Such notice shall be provided whether Carrier is a party to an agreement with any Relevant Authorities or a Billing Settlement Processor on the Effective Date or thereafter becomes party to an agreement with any Relevant Authorities or a Billing Settlement Processor.

21.6 Immediately upon the occurrence of an Insolvency Event, Carrier shall include Servicer and Member on the list and matrix of creditors filed with any bankruptcy authority whether or not a claim may exist at the time of filing.

 

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21.7 Immediately upon the failure to pay, whether by acceleration or otherwise, any payment obligation of Carrier pursuant to any aircraft lease, notice of such failure and information concerning the amount of the obligation and the actual or likely consequences of such failure.

21.8 Within five (5) days after the merger or consolidation of Carrier, or entry by Carrier into any analogous reorganization or transaction, with any other corporation, company or other entity or the sale, transfer, lease or other conveyance of all or any substantial part of Carrier’s assets, notice of such event, including a description of the parties involved and the structure of the reorganization or transaction.

21.9 Immediately upon a responsible officer of Carrier becoming aware (or at the time a responsible officer of Carrier should have become aware) of any material adverse change in the condition or operations, financial or otherwise, of Carrier, notice of such material adverse change.

21.10 Such other information with respect to the financial condition and operations of Carrier as Servicer may reasonably request.

SECTION 22. GENERAL.

22.1 No failure or delay on the part of Member, any Servicer or Carrier in exercising any power or right under the Agreement shall operate as a waiver of such power or right.

22.2 Section headings are included herein for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of the Agreement for any other purpose.

22.3 Nothing in the Agreement or in the course of conduct between the parties shall be construed as creating a principal and agent partnership or joint venture relationship between the parties hereto.

SECTION 23. REMEDIES CUMULATIVE . All remedies, rights, powers, and privileges, either under the Agreement or by law or otherwise afforded to a Party, shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any other such remedies, rights, powers and privileges. Each Party may exercise all such remedies in any order of priority.

SECTION 24. CONFIDENTIALITY.

24.1 Carrier shall keep strictly confidential and shall not disclose to any third party the Agreement, the Operating Regulations and information about Member and Servicer and their respective operations, affairs and financial condition, not generally disclosed to the public or to trade and other creditors (“Member/Servicer Confidential Information”), which is furnished to Carrier pursuant to the provisions hereof is used only for the purposes of the Agreement and any other relationship between Member or Servicer and Carrier and shall not be divulged to any person other than Carrier, its affiliates and their respective officers, directors, employees, except (a) to their agents, consultants, attorneys and accountants in connection with the Agreement with a need to know and subject to confidentiality agreements no less protective than these

 

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confidentiality provisions, (b) for due diligence purposes in connection with significant transactions or dealings involving Carrier and which are outside the ordinary course of Carrier’s business, including investments, acquisitions or financing, to other potential parties to such dealings or transactions or their professional advisors, subject to confidentiality agreements no less protective than these confidentiality provisions and redaction of such information as Servicer may deem proprietary to either Servicer or Member, (c) in connection with the enforcement of the rights of Carrier hereunder or otherwise in connection with applicable litigation, and (d) as may otherwise be required by any court or law enforcement or regulatory authority having jurisdiction over Carrier or by any applicable law, rule, regulation or judicial process, the opinion of Carrier’s legal advisors concerning the making of such disclosure to be binding on the parties hereto; provided, that, in the event that Carrier determines that it is required to disclose any such information whether pursuant to a judicial order or to applicable law, Carrier agrees, to the extent legally permissible, to provide Member or Servicer within ten (10) days’ prior written notice (or such shorter prior notice as shall be reasonable and practicable in the circumstances) of such determination and the basis for such determination prior to making disclosure so that Member or Servicer may consider whether to seek an appropriate protective order or to waive compliance with the requirements of this Section 24. Carrier shall not incur any liability to Member or Servicer by reason of any disclosure permitted by this Section 24. Carrier agrees to use the same degree of care to prevent the unauthorized disclosure or use of the Member/Servicer Confidential Information as Carrier uses to protect its own confidential information, but in no event less than a reasonable standard of care.

24.2 Member and Servicer shall keep strictly confidential and shall not disclose to any third party the Agreement and information about Carrier and its operations, affairs and financial condition, not generally disclosed to the public or to trade and other creditors (“Carrier Confidential Information”), which is furnished to Member or Servicer pursuant to the provisions hereof is used only for the purposes of the Agreement and any other relationship between Member or Servicer and Carrier and shall not be divulged to any person other than Member or Servicer, their affiliates and their respective officers, directors, and employees, except (i) to their agents, consultants, attorneys and accountants in connection with the Agreement with a need to know and subject to confidentiality agreements no less protective than these confidentiality provisions, (ii) for due diligence purposes in connection with significant transactions or dealings involving Member or Servicer and which are outside the ordinary course of Member’s or Servicer’s business, including investments, acquisitions or financing, to other potential parties to such dealings or transactions or their professional advisors, subject to confidentiality agreements no less protective than these confidentiality provisions, (iii) in connection with the enforcement of the rights of Member or Servicer hereunder or otherwise in connection with applicable litigation, and (iv) as may otherwise be required by any court or law enforcement or regulatory authority having jurisdiction over Member or Servicer or by any applicable law, rule, regulation or judicial process, the opinion of legal advisors to Member or Servicer concerning the making of such disclosure to be binding on the parties hereto; provided, that in the event that Member or Servicer determines that it is required to disclose any such information whether pursuant to a judicial order or to applicable law, Member or Servicer, as applicable, to the extent legally permissible, agrees to provide Carrier with ten (10) days’ prior written notice (or such shorter prior notice as shall be reasonable and practicable in the circumstances) of such determination and the basis for such determination prior to making disclosure so that Carrier may consider

 

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whether to seek an appropriate protective order or to waive compliance with the requirements of this Section 24. Neither Member nor Servicer shall incur any liability to Carrier by reason of any disclosure permitted by this Section 24. Member and/or Servicer agrees to use the same degree of care to prevent the unauthorized disclosure or use of the Carrier Confidential Information as Member and/or Servicer uses to protect its own confidential information, but in no event less than a reasonable standard of care.

24.3 Carrier hereby authorizes Member to disclose to the Card Associations Carrier’s name and address and any and all other information as may be required pursuant to any Operating Regulations, and to list Carrier as one of its customers.

SECTION 25. FORCE MAJEURE.

25.1 Any delay in the performance by any party hereto of its obligations (except for payment of monies when due) shall be excused during the period and to the extent that such performance is rendered impossible or impracticable due to any one or more of the following: acts of God, fires or other casualty, flood or weather condition, earthquakes, acts of a public enemy, acts of war, terrorism, insurrection, riots or civil commotion, explosions, strikes, boycotts, unavailability of parts, equipment or materials through normal supply sources, the failure of any utility to supply its services for reasons beyond the control of the party whose performance is to be excused, or other cause or causes beyond such party’s reasonable control.

25.2 If any Party is affected by a force majeure event, it shall immediately notify in writing the other Parties of the nature and extent of the circumstances and the Parties shall discuss and agree on the action to be taken. Carrier has the right to terminate this Agreement in its sole discretion in the event Servicer or Member cannot process Transaction(s) within fifteen (15) calendar days of a force majeure event.

SECTION 26. ASSOCIATION OBLIGOR . Carrier acknowledges that Carrier may be obligated to an Association Obligor to the extent an Association Obligor has incurred liability to a Card Association either as a Direct Obligor or on account of payment of an Indirect Obligation. For the avoidance of doubt, it is understood and agreed that in the case of any such obligation, Carrier shall only be obligated to pay the obligation once, unless payment is made to an entity other than Member, Servicer, an Association Obligor, Card Association or other Secured Party, and the obligation to the Card Association is not extinguished or satisfied on account of such payment or otherwise. Member or Servicer shall act on behalf of an Association Obligor in such circumstances and Carrier may rely upon any actions taken or directions given by Member or Servicer as having been authorized by an Association Obligor.

SECTION 27. JUDGMENT CURRENCY . Carrier agrees that any judgment concerning this Agreement granted in favor of Member or Servicer shall be paid in the currency such judgment is rendered in (the “ Judgment Currency ”). If Carrier fails to pay a judgment as described in the preceding sentence, Carrier agrees to indemnify Member and Servicer against any loss incurred by Member or Servicer as a result of the rate of exchange at which any amount recovered against Carrier (by way of recoupment, setoff or otherwise) is converted to the Judgment Currency. The foregoing indemnity shall constitute a separate and independent

 

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obligation of Carrier and shall apply irrespective of any indulgence granted to Carrier from time to time and shall continue in full force and effect notwithstanding any such judgment or order as aforesaid. The term “rate of exchange” shall include any premiums and costs of exchange payable in connection with the purchase of, or conversion into, the relevant currency.

SECTION 28. WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY . To the extent that Carrier may be entitled, in any jurisdiction in which judicial proceedings may at any time be commenced with respect to this Agreement, to claim for itself or its revenues, assets or properties sovereign immunity from suit, from the jurisdiction of any court (including but not limited to any court of the United States of America or the State of New York), from attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution of a judgment or from execution of judgment to the extent that in any such jurisdiction there may be attributed such sovereign immunity (whether or not claimed), Carrier hereby irrevocably agrees not to claim and hereby irrevocably waives such sovereign immunity in respect of suit, jurisdiction of any court, attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution of judgment and execution of a judgment.

 

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Exhibit A

to Master Terms of Service

Payment Schedule

 

File Received by Member

or Servicer by 9:00 P.M.

(prevailing Central time, U.S.)

  

Day Funded (via wire)

Monday    Tuesday
Tuesday    Wednesday
Wednesday    Thursday
Thursday    Friday
Friday    Monday
Saturday    Tuesday
Sunday    Tuesday

Days that United States government offices and agencies are not open (weekends and federal holidays) will affect settlement times.

 

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FEE SCHEDULE

This schedule is the Fee Schedule to the Signatory Agreement dated as of June 1, 2010 (the “Agreement”) by and among Carrier, Servicer and Member. Carrier agrees to pay Servicer charges for transactions according to the following processing fee schedule.*****

Processing Fees:

*****

*****

*****

 

   *****      * **** 

*****

   *****      * **** 

*****

   *****      * **** 

*****

   *****      * **** 

*****

   *****      * **** 

*****

   *****      * **** 

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

 

 

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Exhibit 10.7

SIGNATORY AGREEMENT

(MasterCard Canada Transactions)

 

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(MasterCard Canada Transactions)


SIGNATORY AGREEMENT

(MasterCard Canada Transactions)

This Signatory Agreement, including the Schedules attached hereto (“this Signatory Agreement”) and together with the Master Terms of Service (“MTOS”) referenced below (“this Agreement”), dated as of June 1, 2010 (“Effective Date”), is by and between Virgin America Inc., a company organized under the laws of the state of Delaware and having its place of business at 555 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010 (hereafter “Carrier”) and Elavon Canada Company (“Member” and “Servicer”). Carrier, Member and Servicer shall be collectively referred to as the “Parties” and individually each a “Party”. Capitalized terms used herein but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the MTOS attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein as provided in Section 1 below.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Carrier, an air carrier engaged in the transportation of passengers by air, desires to make available to its customers a convenient means of purchasing air transportation, both on a current and time payment basis, through the use of Cards; and

WHEREAS, Member is a member of MasterCard International Incorporated (the “Applicable Card Association”) and is qualified to enter into contractual relationships with merchants such as Carrier who wish to honor Cards which bear the service marks of the Applicable Card Association; and the Applicable Card Association contemplates that Cards will be issued by financial institutions who are members in the Applicable Card Association and that such Cards will be honored by merchants who have signed agreements with member financial institutions; and

WHEREAS, Servicer (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nova Canadian Holdings Company, which in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank National Association) is qualified to provide the merchant processing services required in order to honor Cards; and

WHEREAS, Carrier has engaged Member and Servicer to process MasterCard Card Transactions transacted in Canada (“Applicable Transactions”) on behalf of Carrier, and Member and Servicer have agreed to undertake such processing.

NOW, THEREFORE , for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby covenant and agree to be bound as follows:

Section 1. Incorporation of MTOS . The MTOS are incorporated into and are a part of this Agreement and each Party acknowledges, affirms and agrees that it is bound by the terms of the MTOS. Each reference in the MTOS to “the Signatory Agreement” means this Signatory Agreement with Member and Servicer as named in the preamble hereof. Each reference in this Signatory Agreement, the MTOS or the Schedules hereto to “the Agreement” or “this Agreement” mean this Signatory Agreement, the MTOS and the Schedules attached hereto, which form part of this Agreement and shall have effect as if set out in full body of this Agreement, collectively.

 

(MasterCard Canada Transactions)

 

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Section 2. Processing Services . Carrier hereby requests that Member and Servicer process Applicable Transactions on behalf of Carrier and provide the services described in this Agreement, and Member and Servicer each agree to process, or cause to be processed, the Applicable Transactions and provide such services, or cause them to be provided, in compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and with the Operating Regulations and applicable requirements of law.

Section 3. Commencement Date . Member and Servicer shall commence processing Applicable Transactions under this Agreement on             , 2010 (the “Commencement Date”).

Section 4. Effective Date . This Agreement shall become effective as of the Effective Date upon execution and delivery to the other Parties, of this Signatory Agreement by each Party hereto.

Section 5. Applicable Country; Settlement Currency . The “Applicable Country” for this Agreement is Canada. All settlements with respect to Applicable Transactions shall be in Canadian dollars.

Section 6. Settlement Account . The Settlement Account for Applicable Transactions submitted under this Agreement shall be such account at a financial institution located in Canada as may be designated from time to time by Carrier.

Section 7. ***** . During the term of this Agreement, Member and Servicer *****.

Section 8. Effect of Insolvency Proceeding . Notwithstanding anything contained in the MTOS to the contrary, upon and after the occurrence of an Insolvency Event, Servicer may, at its option, require as a condition to the processing of any Applicable Transactions submitted to it relating to sales made by Carrier prior to or after the institution of such proceedings, the entry of an order by the court having the jurisdiction of any such proceeding, authorizing Carrier to issue, and Member and Servicer to process, Applicable Transactions for sales made by Carrier prior to or after the institution of such proceeding.

Section 9. Notices . All notices permitted or required to be sent pursuant to this Agreement shall be addressed as set forth below:

 

(MasterCard Canada Transactions)

 

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TO CARRIER:    Virgin America Inc.
   555 Airport Blvd.
   Burlingame, CA 94010
ATTENTION:    Chief Financial Officer
   Fax: (650) 762-7001
COPY TO:    General Counsel
   Fax: (650) 762-7001
TO MEMBER    Elavon Canada Company
AND SERVICER:        c/o U.S. Bank National Association
   800 Nicollet Mall
   Minneapolis, MN 55402
ATTENTION:    Risk Management
   Fax: (612) 303-3653

Section 10. Term . This Agreement shall become effective as of the Effective Date and continue in effect, unless earlier terminated pursuant to Section 15 of the MTOS, for an initial term of ***** from the Effective Date (the “Initial Term”) and *****; provided however, this Agreement ***** if Carrier provides written notice to Servicer or Servicer provides written notice to Carrier, no later than sixty (60) days prior to the end of the then current term of its determination to terminate this Agreement, in which case the Agreement shall terminate on the scheduled date of expiration.

Section 11. Role of Servicer . Notwithstanding the terms of this Agreement, Servicer (or any other Person to which Servicer may delegate functions or duties) with respect to functions and duties that may be performed by Member or by it, shall perform, or cause to be performed, all processing and operational functions under this Agreement for Carrier and interact with Carrier with respect to the same, including the remittance to Carrier of funds received from the Card Associations, if permitted by Operating Regulations, except that Member shall settle all Applicable Transactions with the Applicable Card Association. Any requests or notices made by Carrier, all Sales Records and Credit Records to be submitted by it, and all reports, materials, information or notices to be provided by it, shall be sent, submitted or provided by Carrier to Servicer in satisfaction of any requirement to provide the same to Servicer and Member and shall not be sent, submitted or provided to Member unless Servicer otherwise instructs Carrier in writing. Unless Servicer otherwise agrees, Servicer, if permitted by Operating Regulations and in compliance with applicable requirements of law, for itself and on behalf of Member, will retain and hold any Deposit amount and make any requests for or retain additional funds, including Reserved Funds, all as contemplated by the Exposure Protection Schedule and shall have the right to exercise all rights and remedies of Servicer and/or Member under this Agreement. Servicer shall have all rights and benefits of Member with respect to actions that may be taken by Member that are taken by Servicer. Carrier may rely on any agreements, consents, waivers and actions of Servicer as if the same were performed by Member.

 

(MasterCard Canada Transactions)

 

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Section 12. Entirety . This Agreement (including the MTOS and the Fee Schedule and the Exposure Protection Schedule attached to this Signatory Agreement) constitutes the entire understanding and agreement among the Parties with respect to the subject matter herein contained, and there are no other agreements, representations, warranties or understanding, oral or written, expressed or implied, that are not merged herein and superseded hereby. This Agreement shall not be amended, supplemented, modified or changed in any manner, except as provided in writing and signed by the Parties hereto. In the event of conflict of any term between the documents, the order of control shall be: Exposure Protection Schedule, this Agreement, MTOS, and Fee Schedule.

Section 13. Governing Law . This Agreement and any matter arising from or in connection with it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Section 14. Privacy Laws . Carrier represents, covenants and agrees that it is in compliance with all applicable privacy laws, including without limitation the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada), and that it has obtained the consent of each Cardholder to the use, disclosure and retention of any personal information of such Cardholder that may be communicated or disclosed to Servicer or Member under or in connection with this Agreement or any services to be provided by Servicer or Member to Carrier.

Section 15. Counterparts . The Agreement and any and all related documents may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which, when so executed, then delivered or transmitted by facsimile or electronic mail, shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which taken together shall constitute but one and the same instrument. In particular, the Agreement and any and all related documents may be executed by facsimile, and signatures on a facsimile copy hereof shall be deemed authorized original signatures.

Section 16. Waiver of Jury Trial . EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO IRREVOCABLY WAIVES TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

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(MasterCard Canada Transactions)

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed and attested to by their duly authorized officers as of the day and year written.

CARRIER:

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.

 

By (Print Name):   Holly Nelson
Signature:  

/s/ Holly Nelson

Title:   SVP & Chief Financial Officer
Date:   June 3, 2010
 

 

MEMBER  
and SERVICER:
ELAVON CANADA COMPANY
By (Print Name):   John R. Follert
Signature:      

/s/ John R. Follert

Its Authorized Representative

Date:   June 5, 2010
 

 

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[Signature Page to Signatory Agreement] (MasterCard Canada Transactions)


EXPOSURE PROTECTION SCHEDULE

 

 

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EXPOSURE PROTECTION SCHEDULE

This Exposure Protection Schedule is to the Signatory Agreement dated as of June 1, 2010 by and among Carrier, Member and Servicer (together with the Master Terms of Service incorporated therein and all Schedules, Exhibits and other attachments to the Signatory Agreement and the Master Terms of Service, this or the “Agreement”).

 

1. Certain Definitions.

All terms not otherwise defined herein that are capitalized and used herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Agreement. References to Sections in “this Agreement” or “the Agreement” mean any such Section in the MTOS. As used in this Exposure Protection Schedule, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

Aggregate Protection – The sum of (i) the Deposit, (ii) the amount remaining to be drawn upon any valid and outstanding Letter of Credit, and (iii) the proceeds of any previous draw on a Letter of Credit held by Servicer or Member and not applied to any Obligations or credited to the Deposit.

Carrier’s Rights – Any and all rights that Carrier has or may at any time acquire in any Sales Records or any Deposit amount or any right to payment under the Agreement, or from any third parties as a result of any Sales Records or Card sales arising under or relating to the Agreement.

Deposit – The aggregate of (a) Reserved Funds and (b) any cash remitted and pledged by Carrier to Member or Servicer or any other Secured Party pursuant to or in connection with the Agreement to secure the Obligations hereunder, and all additions to such aggregate made from time to time and all monies, securities, investments and instruments purchased therewith and all interest, profits and/or dividends accruing thereon and proceeds thereof. Separate Deposits may be maintained in the event there are multiple currencies, in such currencies.

Gross Exposure – As defined in Section 8 of this Exposure Protection Schedule.

Letter of Credit – One or more valid and outstanding irrevocable standby letters of credit that are (i) issued for the benefit of all Secured Parties, (ii) in form and substance acceptable to Servicer, as determined by Servicer in its sole discretion, (iii) issued by a financial institution acceptable to Servicer, as determined by Servicer in its sole discretion and (iv) expressly accepted by Servicer or Member, as agent for all Secured Parties.

Lien – Any mortgage, pledge, security interest, encumbrance, lien, hypothec or charge of any kind (including any agreement to provide any of the foregoing), any conditional sale or other title retention agreement or any lease in the nature thereof, or any filing or agreement to file a financing statement as debtor on any property leased to any Person under a lease which is not in the nature of a conditional sale or title retention agreement.

 

 

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Methodology – As defined in Section 3 of this Exposure Protection Schedule.

Obligations – All of Carrier’s obligations under the Agreement and any Other Signatory Agreements whether now existing or hereafter arising, whether now existing or hereafter arising (including any of the foregoing obligations that arise prior to or after any Insolvency Event and any obligations arising pursuant to this Exposure Protection Schedule).

Other Signatory Agreement – Any agreement (other than the Agreement), executed by at least Carrier and Servicer or one of its affiliates, which substantially incorporates the MTOS.

Required Amount – The amount of *****.

Secured Parties – Any of (i) Servicer, Member, and each Association Obligor under the Signatory Agreement and (ii) those entities having any of the same designations or acting in the same capacity under any Other Signatory Agreement.

 

2. Exposure Protection

 

  (a) Upon commencement of the Agreement, Member or Servicer may retain and hold all funds paid to Member by a Card Association on account of Sales Records submitted by Carrier to Servicer or Member as Reserved Funds until the amount of the Aggregate Protection equals the Required Amount, as determined in accordance with Sections 3 and 8 of this Exposure Protection Schedule. In lieu of retaining Reserved Funds, or in addition to retaining and holding Reserved Funds, Member or Servicer, in its sole discretion, may demand that Carrier, and Carrier shall upon such demand, remit to Servicer within five (5) business days (“Business Days”) of Servicer’s demand immediately available funds to hold as the Deposit in an amount that when added to amounts (if any) retained and held by or on behalf of Member or Servicer as the Deposit causes the amount of the Aggregate Protection to equal the Required Amount. The Deposit amount shall be subject to adjustment as provided in Section 3 of this Exposure Protection Schedule. Member, Servicer or any Secured Party will hold the Deposit as security for the due and punctual payment of and performance by Carrier of the Obligations. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, in no event shall Member and/or Servicer retain and hold funds under this Agreement where the amount of the Aggregate Protection exceeds the Required Amount.

 

 

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  (b) To the extent Carrier has or may at any time acquire any rights in Carrier’s Rights, Carrier grants to each of Servicer, Member, and all other Secured Parties a Lien on the Deposit and all other Carrier’s Rights to secure the payment and performance by Carrier of all Obligations. Each Secured Party shall act as agent for all Secured Parties to the extent that any such Secured Party controls or possesses the Deposit or any collateral hereunder or is named as Secured Party on any filing, registration or recording. Carrier hereby acknowledges that notwithstanding the foregoing grant of a Lien, Reserved Funds represent only a future right to payment owed to Carrier under the Agreement, payment of which is subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement and to Carrier’s complete and irrevocable fulfillment of its obligations and duties under the Agreement and do not constitute funds of Carrier.

 

  (c) Carrier further agrees that during the term of the Agreement, Carrier shall not grant, or attempt to grant, to any other Person or suffer to exist in favor of any other Person any Lien or other interest in Carrier’s Rights (if any) or in any proceeds thereof unless any such Lien or other interest and the priority thereof are subject to a subordination agreement in favor of Member, Servicer and all other Secured Parties and satisfactory to Servicer.

 

  (d) Carrier hereby acknowledges that Member and Servicer dispute the existence of any interest of Carrier in any rights to payment from Cardholders or Card Issuers arising out of the Sales Records and further acknowledges that to the extent it may have an interest therein, such interest is subordinate to the interests of the Secured Parties and of any of their respective subrogees.

 

  (e) Carrier will do all acts and things, and will execute, endorse, deliver, file, register or record all instruments, statements, declarations or agreements (including pledges, assignments, security agreements, financing statements, continuation statements, etc.) requested by Servicer, in form reasonably satisfactory to Servicer, to establish, perfect, maintain and continue the perfection and priority of the security interest and hypothec of Secured Parties in all Carrier’s Rights and in all proceeds of the foregoing. Carrier hereby irrevocably appoints Servicer (and all persons, officers, employees or agents designated by Servicer), its agent and attorney-in-fact to do all such acts and things contemplated by this paragraph in the name of Carrier. Without limiting the foregoing, Carrier hereby authorizes Servicer to file one or more financing statements or continuation statements in respect hereof, and amendments thereto, relating to any part of the collateral described herein without the signature of Carrier. A carbon, photographic or other reproduction of the Agreement or of a financing statement shall be sufficient as a financing statement and may be filed in lieu of the original in any or all jurisdictions which accept such reproductions.

 

 

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3. Adjustments to Deposit

 

  (a) Servicer will use the Methodology described in Section 8 of this Exposure Protection Schedule (the “Methodology”) to calculate Gross Exposure each Business Day. Carrier acknowledges that Servicer has explained to it and it understands Servicer’s Methodology for determining Gross Exposure and the amount of the Aggregate Protection and hereby agrees to be bound by such Methodology and the determinations made by Servicer as a result thereof. Among other things, Carrier understands that Gross Exposure includes the value of Travel Costs for goods or services sold to Cardholders who used their Cards to purchase such goods or services with respect to which Carrier has not yet provided such goods or services. Servicer and Carrier may change the Methodology by mutual agreement.

 

  (b) The amount of the Deposit shall be increased or decreased each Business Day, as appropriate, based on the Methodology so that the amount of the Aggregate Protection will at all times equal the Required Amount. Any necessary increases to the Deposit may be made, at Servicer’s sole discretion by Member or Servicer withholding as Reserved Funds an amount up to ***** of amounts otherwise payable to Carrier under Section 6.2 of the MTOS until the amount of the Aggregate Protection is at least equal to the Required Amount, or by federal wire transfer of immediately available funds from Carrier to an account designated by Servicer, on the first (1st) Business Day after Carrier’s receipt of notice from Servicer that an increase is required and the amount thereof. If the Servicer agrees to permit increases to the amount of the Deposit by wire transfer and the funds required to increase the amount of the Deposit so that the Aggregate Protection is equal to the Required Amount are not transferred to Servicer as required by this Section 3, Member or Servicer may immediately withhold on a daily basis as Reserved Funds an amount up to ***** of amounts otherwise payable to Carrier under Section 6.2 of the MTOS until the amount of the Aggregate Protection at least equals the Required Amount. Member or Servicer shall remit to Carrier from the Deposit the amount necessary to reduce the amount of the Aggregate Protection to equal the Required Amount on each Business Day in accordance with Section 6.2 of the MTOS.

 

  (c) The amount of the Deposit to be maintained hereunder may be reduced in accordance with Section 9 of this Exposure Protection Schedule pursuant to which Servicer accepts Letter of Credit in lieu of all or a portion of the Deposit so long as the Aggregate Protection equals the Required Amount.

 

  (d) If an event or series of events occurs that can reasonably be determined to have a materially positive effect on Carrier’s present and prospective financial condition, then at any time after six months after the Effective Date, Carrier may once each quarter submit a written request to Servicer to review the Required Amount for consideration of a reduction in the percentage of Gross Exposure required to be maintained as the amount of the Aggregate Protection (a “Modification Request”). Servicer shall review the Modification Request and information presented by Carrier and attempt to respond to such request within thirty (30) days. Any determination of whether to agree to the Modification Request shall be made in the sole discretion of Servicer.

 

 

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4. Control of Deposit

Carrier acknowledges that (i) funds remitted to Member or Servicer by Carrier and (ii) funds paid by Card Associations and held by Member, Servicer or any Secured Party as the Deposit may be commingled with other funds of Member, Servicer or such Secured Party, and further acknowledges that all such funds, and any investment of funds shall be in the name and control of Member, Servicer or such Secured Party, and Carrier shall have no interest in any securities, instruments or other contracts or any interest, dividends or other earnings accruing thereon or in connection therewith. It is the understanding of the Parties that, notwithstanding any other provision of the Agreement to the contrary, (a) the sole obligation of Member or Servicer with respect to the Deposit shall be the obligation to pay to Carrier amounts equal to the amounts attributable to Travel Costs with respect to which Carrier has provided goods or services net of any Obligations owed Carrier to any Secured Party, (b) such obligation to make payment to Carrier is at all times subject to the terms of the Agreement, and (c) such payment shall only be due and payable upon complete and irrevocable fulfillment by Carrier of all of its obligations and duties under the Agreement.

 

5. Investment

To the extent permitted by applicable law or regulation, all amounts held as the Deposit will be deemed to earn a yield equal to the Applicable Rate. The amount so earned shall be credited to the Deposit on a monthly basis.

 

6. Right of Offset; Recoupment; Application

At any time that an amount is due Member, Servicer or any other Secured Party from Carrier, and Member, Servicer or such other Secured Party does not obtain payment of such amount due as provided in the Agreement, Member or Servicer (each on behalf of itself and any other Secured Party) shall have the right to apply, recoup or set off any amounts otherwise owed by Member, Servicer or any other Secured Party to Carrier hereunder, including, without limitation, any amounts attributable to the Deposit, to the amount owed by Carrier. Servicer may exercise any such right for its benefit or the benefit of Member or any other Secured Party. Where any application, recoupment or set off requires the conversion of one currency into another, Servicer or Member shall be entitled to effect such conversion in accordance with its prevailing practice and Carrier shall bear all exchange risks, losses, commissions and other bank charges which may thereafter arise.

 

 

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7. Retention of Deposit After Cessation

Notwithstanding any other provision of the Agreement to the contrary, during the period not to exceed ***** from the earlier of termination of this Agreement or the date upon which Carrier permanently ceases flight operations, Member and Servicer may retain the Deposit and Letters of Credit until such time as the Servicer determines that Carrier has no further Obligations or potential Obligations, without any obligation to remit funds to Carrier until such time (provided, however, the Deposit shall not exceed Gross Exposure at any time). During any such period, Carrier may substitute cash collateral in lieu of any Letter of Credit that may be posted, provided that any such substitution is undertaken in a manner that does not expose Member or Servicer to liability for a preferential transfer under 11 U.S.C. §547.

 

8. Methodology

“Gross Exposure” shall be calculated by the Servicer on a daily basis as follows:

 

  (a) Servicer will maintain a ***** with respect to flights of Carrier. ***** will update ***** on a daily basis.

 

  (b) Member’s and Servicer’s risk exposure under the Agreement with respect to Travel Costs, exclusive of ***** will be determined electronically by analyzing all *****.

 

  (c) Servicer will electronically sort ***** and will cumulate *****.

 

  (d) Servicer will calculate the amount of ***** by *****.

 

  (e) After ***** an amount (the “Primary Exposure”) will be calculated by *****.

 

  (f) In addition, the amount of potential liability of Member and Servicer from unused flight coupons from the date of first departure until all such flight coupons are used (the “Secondary Exposure”) is equal to *****.

 

  (g) The sum equal to ***** will constitute “Gross Exposure”. In calculating Gross Exposure, Servicer shall*****.

 

9. Standby Letter of Credit

 

  (a)

The amount of the Aggregate Protection which Servicer or Member may maintain pursuant to this Exposure Protection Schedule shall include the sum of (a) the amount remaining to be drawn upon any valid and outstanding Letter of Credit, in lieu of maintaining the amount of the Deposit in an amount equal to the Required Amount and (b) the proceeds of any previous draw on a Letter of Credit held by Servicer or Member and not applied. Any such letter of credit shall be in form and substance acceptable to Servicer and issued by a financial institution

 

 

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  acceptable to Servicer, as determined by Servicer in its sole discretion. Notwithstanding any initial acceptance of a Letter of Credit, Servicer reserves the right at any time to either (i) demand delivery of a substitute Letter of Credit issued by different institution or (ii) withhold as Reserved Funds amounts necessary so that the Deposit equals the Required Amount if, in Servicer’s sole discretion, it determines that it cannot or will not continue to accept non-payment risk from the institution obligated on a Letter of Credit previously delivered to Servicer. At such time as the Servicer may no longer draw on a Letter of Credit, Servicer may require that the Deposit equal the Required Amount.

 

  (b) At any time that (i) Net Activity under Section 6.2 of the MTOS is negative or (ii) any event gives rise to Member’s or Servicer’s right under this Agreement to make demand on Carrier for payment to Member or Servicer, in either case after (A) application of all amounts held as part of the Deposit (other than with respect to, or cash proceeds of any drawing under, the letter of credit) so long as such application is not stayed due to an Insolvency Event and (B) application of all amounts that would otherwise be payable to Carrier from Member or Servicer under the Agreement on such date, if any, then Servicer, at its option, may draw on any Letter of Credit issued for Servicer’s benefit (for itself and as agent for any other Secured Party) with respect to the Agreement in an amount that does not exceed the sum of (i) such negative Net Activity or the amount Member or Servicer has a right to demand that the Carrier pay Member or Servicer on such date plus (ii) all amounts that are expected to become due to Member and Servicer during the next one month period on the same basis. Servicer will endeavor to give Carrier notice of each draw it intends to make on a Letter of Credit, but the failure to give such notice shall not impair the right of the Servicer to make a draw on a Letter of Credit.

 

  (c) In addition to Servicer’s rights as set forth above in Section 9(b) and notwithstanding any of the limitations contained in Section 9(b), Servicer, at its option, may draw (in one or more draws) up to the full amount remaining undrawn on a Letter of Credit upon the occurrence of any one or more of the following events or as otherwise provided below: (a) the occurrence of an Insolvency Event; (b) receipt by Servicer or Member of notification from the issuer of the Letter of Credit that such issuer has elected not to renew the Letter of Credit; (c) notification of termination of the Agreement by either party; (d) a substantial number of the scheduled flights of Carrier fail to operate on any particular day or (e) Servicer, in its sole discretion, determines that it cannot or will not continue to accept non-payment risk from the institution obligated on a Letter of Credit previously delivered to Servicer. In addition, Servicer may draw upon a Letter of Credit pursuant to any other condition for draw provided in the Letter of Credit, and, in any event, on or after the thirtieth day prior to expiration of the Letter of Credit. No failure to draw, or delay in making a draw, on a Letter of Credit shall impair Servicer’s right to draw thereon at a later time.

 

 

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  (d) Carrier acknowledges that it has no interest in any proceeds of any draw on any Letter of Credit issued for the benefit of Servicer, Member or any Secured Party and that upon any draw on any Letter of Credit, Servicer shall be entitled to hold the proceeds thereof for payment of the Obligations under the Agreement and apply such proceeds in payment thereof as and when Servicer deems appropriate subject to the terms herein. Servicer shall have no obligation to remit to any person or entity any excess proceeds of any draw on the Letter of Credit until expiration of the period specified in Section 7 of this Exposure Protection Schedule. In the event of any dispute between Carrier and the issuer of such letter of credit or any subrogee thereof, or any other person or entity with respect to entitlement to any proceeds of the letter of credit, Servicer may retain all such proceeds until any determination by a court of competent jurisdiction, subject to Servicer’s right to retain and apply proceeds in payment of the Obligations. In the event that Servicer draws on a Letter of Credit and holds the proceeds thereof at a time when Carrier is conducting normal flight operations, Servicer, at its option, may include such proceeds in its calculation of coverage for Gross Exposure and make remittances to Carrier in accordance with Section 3 of this Exposure Protection Schedule as if the proceeds were part of the Deposit. Carrier further agrees that at Servicer’s option, any excess proceeds of a Letter of Credit, as determined by Servicer in good faith after taking into account all obligations of the Carrier to the Secured Parties, may be remitted to the issuer of a Letter of Credit, or if the issuer has been reimbursed in full for all amounts owed to it on account of the draw on the Letter of Credit, to the account party thereof.

 

 

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MASTER TERMS OF SERVICE

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

SECTION 1.

  DEFINITIONS      1   

SECTION 2.

  RULES AND REGULATIONS      7   

SECTION 3.

  HONORING CARDS      8   

SECTION 4.

  CARDHOLDER ACCOUNT INFORMATION; SECURITY PROGRAM COMPLIANCE      13   

SECTION 5.

  RETURNED UNUSED TRAVEL COSTS; CREDIT ADJUSTMENT      14   

SECTION 6.

  SUBMISSION OF ELECTRONIC SALES RECORDS AND ELECTRONIC CREDIT RECORDS      15   

SECTION 7.

  ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION      17   

SECTION 8.

  CHARGEBACKS      18   

SECTION 9.

  REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES      19   

SECTION 10.

  SERVICE MARKS AND TRADEMARKS      21   

SECTION 11.

  AUDIT      22   

SECTION 12.

  DISPUTES WITH CARDHOLDERS      22   

SECTION 13.

  ASSIGNMENT; DELEGATION OF DUTIES      22   

SECTION 14.

  INDEMNIFICATION; LIMIT ON LIABILITY      23   

SECTION 15.

  TERMINATION AND WAIVER      24   

SECTION 16.

  NOTICES      26   

SECTION 17.

  RULES AND REGULATIONS; APPLICABLE LAW      26   

SECTION 18.

  REIMBURSEMENT BY CARRIER      26   

SECTION 19.

  COST AND EXPENSES      27   

SECTION 20.

  ASSISTANCE      27   

SECTION 21.

  REPORTING      27   

SECTION 22.

  GENERAL      29   

SECTION 23.

  REMEDIES CUMULATIVE      29   

 

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SECTION 24.

  CONFIDENTIALITY      29   

SECTION 25.

  FORCE MAJEURE      31   

SECTION 26.

  ASSOCIATION OBLIGOR      31   

SECTION 27.

  JUDGMENT CURRENCY      31   

SECTION 28.

  WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY      32   

Exhibits and Schedules

Exhibit A     Payment Days

 

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MASTER TERMS OF SERVICE

PREAMBLE

Carrier (as such capitalized terms and other capitalized terms used in this preamble are defined below), a certified air carrier engaged in the transportation of passengers by air, desires to make available to its customers a convenient means of purchasing air transportation through the use of Cards. These Master Terms of Service (“ MTOS ”) and the other terms of the Agreement govern Carrier’s receipt of Card processing services.

SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS.

1.1 For the purpose of this Agreement, the terms below shall have the following meanings:

Affiliate – With respect to any Party, any Person that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control with such Party. The term control (including the terms “controlled by” and “under common control with”) means the possession, directly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of the Person in question.

Agent – A business organization duly licensed (if so required) and authorized to perform functions of a travel agent who is not an employee of Carrier and who has been duly designated, appointed and authorized by Carrier to act as a travel agent on behalf of Carrier.

Agreement – The Signatory Agreement among Carrier, Servicer and Member providing for the processing of Card Transactions that incorporates the MTOS and all schedules and exhibits attached thereto or attached to the MTOS. Each reference to “the Agreement” or “this Agreement” contained herein shall constitute a reference to, collectively, (a) the applicable Signatory Agreement, (b) each schedule or exhibit attached to such Signatory Agreement, and (c) the MTOS and each schedule or exhibit attached to the MTOS.

Applicable Country – Any country in which Card Transactions are being transacted pursuant to and as permitted by this Agreement, as identified in the Signatory Agreement.

Applicable Rate – The Applicable Rate (using a 365-day year) shall be determined in accordance with the following chart for each Settlement Currency:

 

Settlement Currency

   Applicable Rate  

U.S. Dollars

     * **** 

 

 

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Association Obligor – Any Person (other than Carrier) (i) directly liable (a “Direct Obligor”) for obligations owed to any Card Association on account of Sales Records submitted to a Card Association hereunder (for example, Chargebacks and Card Association fines and assessments), or (ii) indirectly liable to any Card Association on account of Sales Records submitted to a Card Association hereunder through an indemnity given to a Direct Obligor or a guarantee of payment of any such indemnity obligation to a Direct Obligor (an “Indirect Obligation”).

Authorization – The process whereby Carrier requests permission for the Card to be used for a particular Transaction.

AVS – Address verification service.

Billing Settlement Processor – A bank settlement plan or similar entity that aggregates Card Transactions for such regions or Applicable Countries as the Parties may mutually agree and submits Card Transactions on behalf of Carrier.

Business Day – With respect to Transactions submitted to Member or Servicer, any weekday, Monday through Friday, except when any such day is a legal holiday recognized by Member or Servicer.

Card – Any credit or debit card bearing the service mark of a Card Association or other evidence of an account, including an account number, issued under the auspices of a Card Association.

Card Associations – The Applicable Card Association(s) as defined in the Signatory Agreement.

Card Issuer – Any bank or financial institution that is a member of a Card Association and issues a Card.

Cardholder – Any person authorized to use a Card by the Card Issuer.

Cardholder Account Information – As defined in Section 4.1.

Carrier – The merchant that is Party to the Signatory Agreement.

Carrier’s Rights – As defined in the Exposure Protection Schedule.

Carrier Website – The website Carrier has established or may establish from time to time for the purpose of selling goods and services in the Applicable Countries.

Chargeback – Any amount claimed from or not paid to Member, Servicer or any other Association Obligor or a refusal or reversal of any payment by a Card Issuer in relation to a Card Transaction for any reason stipulated in the Operating Regulations or any amount claimed from Carrier by Member or Servicer in relation to a Card Transaction as stipulated in the Operating Regulations, or, if the context so requires, the act of returning a previously processed Card Transaction or of asserting a claim for payment.

 

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Commencement Date – As defined in the Signatory Agreement.

CNP Transactions – A Card Transaction which is accepted and processed where the Cardholder is not present or the Card is not provided physically to Carrier at the time the Transaction occurs (for example, internet, mail order or telephone order).

Credit Record – A record, whether paper or electronic, approved by Member or Servicer, which is used to evidence a refund or adjustment of a purchase made through the use of a Card, and which will be credited to a Cardholder account.

Deposit – The aggregate of (a) Reserved Funds and (b) any cash remitted and pledged by Carrier to Member, Servicer or any other Secured Party pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement to secure the Obligations hereunder, and obligations under any Other Signatory Agreements that incorporate the MTOS (if so provided in the applicable Exposure Protection Schedule), and all additions to such aggregate made from time to time and all monies, securities, investments and instruments purchased therewith and all interest, profits or dividends accruing thereon and proceeds thereof. In the event that Transactions are settled in multiple currencies, Member or Servicer may require separate Deposits in such currencies.

Effective Date – The date set forth as the “Effective Date” in the Signatory Agreement that is part of this Agreement.

Electronic Credit Record – An electronic Credit Record.

Electronic Data Capture or “EDC” – Any means by which payment information (e.g. Electronic Sales Record or Electronic Credit Record) is transmitted electronically to Servicer for processing.

Electronic Record – An Electronic Credit Record or an Electronic Sales Record.

Electronic Sales Record – An electronic Sales Record.

Exposure Protection Schedule – The “Exposure Protection Schedule” attached to the Signatory Agreement that is part of this Agreement.

Fee Schedule – The “Fee Schedule” attached to the Signatory Agreement that is part of this Agreement.

Insolvency Event – (i) The commencement of any bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium, liquidation, judicial reorganization proceeding, dissolution, arrangement, or proceeding under any creditors’ rights law or other similar proceeding by or against Carrier, (ii) any application for, consent by Carrier, or acquiescence by Carrier in, the appointment of any trustee, receiver, or other custodian for Carrier or a substantial part of its property, (iii) any appointment of a trustee, receiver or other custodian for Carrier or a substantial part of its property, or (iv) any assignment by Carrier for the benefit of creditors.

 

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ISP – An internet service provider.

Judgment Currency – As defined in Section 27.

MasterCard – MasterCard International Incorporated.

Member – The financial institution (or, to the extent allowed by Operating Regulations, a subsidiary or Affiliate of a financial institution) designated as Member in the Signatory Agreement.

Member and/or Servicer Insolvency Event – (i) The commencement of any bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium, liquidation, judicial reorganization proceeding, dissolution, arrangement, or proceeding under any creditors’ rights law or other similar proceeding by or against Member and/or Servicer, (ii) any application for, consent by Member and/or Servicer, or acquiescence by Member and/or Servicer in, the appointment of any trustee, receiver, or other custodian for Member and/or Servicer or a substantial part of its property, (iii) any appointment of a trustee, receiver or other custodian for Member and/or Servicer or a substantial part of its property, or (iv) any assignment by Member and/or Servicer for the benefit of creditors.

Net Activity – For any day on which funds are to be remitted to Carrier under Section 6.2 hereof with respect to Transactions to be settled in the same currency, the net aggregate amount of (i) the aggregate amount of the Sales Records submitted to Servicer prior to such date of remittance of funds that are to be settled to Carrier in the same currency, plus (ii) adjustments in favor of Carrier in the same currency, minus (iii) outstanding Credit Records, Chargebacks to Carrier for which Servicer or Member has not been reimbursed, adjustments in favor of Servicer or Member and reimbursements to Servicer or Member with respect to Sales Records in the same currency, minus (iv) fees owed to Servicer or Member and the processing fees set out in the Fee Schedule and any other obligations of Carrier to Servicer or Member arising under this Agreement, minus *****.

Obligations – As defined in the Exposure Protection Schedule.

Operating Regulations – The operating regulations of a Card Association as amended or supplemented from time to time.

Other Signatory Agreements – As defined in the Exposure Protection Schedule.

Parties – As defined in the Signatory Agreement.

PCI – Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard, including any amendments thereto or replacements thereof.

Person – Any natural person, corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, firm, association, trust, unincorporated organization, government or governmental agency or political subdivision or any other entity, whether acting in an individual, fiduciary or other capacity.

 

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POS Device – A Terminal or other point-of-sale device at a Carrier location that conforms with the requirements established from time to time by Servicer and the applicable Card Association.

Processing Date – Any date on which Servicer processes a Card Transaction using its merchant processing system.

Relevant Authorities – Any governmental or other agencies or any regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over, or otherwise material to, the business, assets, or operations of Carrier.

Reserved Funds – All funds paid by a Card Association on account of Sales Records submitted to Member or Servicer by Carrier pursuant to this Agreement and held by Member or Servicer pursuant to the provisions of the Exposure Protection Schedule.

Retained Documents – As defined in Section 7.2.

Sales Record – A record, whether paper or electronic, which is used to evidence Travel Costs purchased by a Cardholder through the use of a Card.

Secured Party – As defined in the Exposure Protection Schedule.

Servicer – The entity designated as “Servicer” in the Signatory Agreement.

Settlement Account – A deposit account at a financial institution designated by Carrier as the account to be debited or credited, as applicable, for Net Activity.

Settlement File – The settlement file summarizing Travel Costs and Transactions submitted by Carrier by electronic transmission to Servicer or Member in such form or format as the Parties may agree.

Signatory Agreement – The “Signatory Agreement” that identifies “Member” and “Servicer” by name, is signed by each of them and by Carrier, and incorporates the MTOS.

Terms and Conditions of Sale – As defined in Section 3.14(b).

Terminal – A point-of-transaction terminal that conforms with the requirements established from time to time by Servicer and the applicable Card Association capable of (i) reading the account number encoded on the magnetic stripe, (ii) comparing the last four digits of the encoded account number to the manually key-entered last four digits of the embossed account number, and (iii) transmitting the full, unaltered contents of the magnetic stripe in the Authorization message.

 

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Third-Party Terminal – A terminal, other point-of-sale device, or software provided to Carrier by any entity other than Servicer or an authorized designee of Servicer.

Transaction – The purchase by, or refund to, a Cardholder, using a Card for any goods or services provided by Carrier pursuant to this Agreement in the Applicable Countries.

Transaction Date – The actual date on which the Cardholder purchases goods or services with a Card, or on which a Credit Record is issued from Carrier through use of a Card.

Travel Costs – Any one, or any combination of, the following items:

(a) the purchase of a ticket for air travel for travel along any of Carrier’s routes;

(b) the purchase of a ticket for air travel over the lines of other carriers;

(c) the payment of airport taxes, fees and surcharges in connection with the purchase of any item specified in this section;

(d) the payment of excess baggage and other baggage charges;

(e) the purchase of air freight and air cargo services offered by Carrier;

(f) the purchase of small package delivery services offered by Carrier;

(g) the purchase of travel services (including accommodation) on tours sold by or through Carrier in conjunction with the furnishing of air travel;

(h) the purchase of air travel for pets on Carrier’s flights;

(i) the payment of dues associated with Carrier’s airport or other club system;

(j) the purchase of goods and services sold and delivered on, or in association with, Carrier’s flights; and

(k) the purchase of goods sold via direct mail catalog or by direct mail by Carrier.

Travel Costs shall also mean such other goods or services as Carrier and Servicer may agree to include in writing. Travel Costs shall not include charter services.

 

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Value Added Services – Any product or service provided by a third party unaffiliated with Servicer to assist Carrier in processing Card Transactions, including internet payment gateways, integrated Terminals, global distribution systems, inventory management and accounting tools, loyalty programs, fraud prevention programs, and any other product or service that participates, directly or indirectly, in the flow of Card Transaction data.

Value Added Services Schedule – The Value Added Services Schedule attached to the Signatory Agreement.

1.2 In the Agreement unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) Any reference to a statute, statutory instrument, regulation or order shall be construed as a reference to such statute, statutory instrument, regulation or order as amended or re-enacted from time to time.

(b) The words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar impact when used in the Agreement shall refer to the Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of the Agreement. References to Sections, Schedules and like references are to the Agreement unless otherwise expressly provided. The words “include,” “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation.” Unless the context in which used herein otherwise clearly requires “or” has the inclusive meaning represented by the phase “and/or.”

SECTION 2. RULES AND REGULATIONS.

2.1 Carrier, Member and Servicer each acknowledge that the respective systems of the Card Associations are governed by their respective Operating Regulations and that all Transactions hereunder are subject to such Operating Regulations, as applicable, as the same may be amended from time to time. To the extent there is a conflict between applicable Operating Regulations and the terms of this Agreement, the Operating Regulations shall control. To the extent there is a conflict between applicable law and applicable Operating Regulations, the applicable law shall control. For purposes of the foregoing, a conflict shall be deemed to exist only if (i) compliance with the terms of this Agreement is impossible without a breach of the applicable Operating Regulations or (ii) compliance with the applicable Operating Regulations is impossible without a breach of applicable law. Unless permitted by the applicable Operating Regulations, Carrier shall not establish minimum or maximum Transaction amounts as a condition for honoring Cards.

2.2 Carrier, Member and Servicer each shall be responsible for any liability arising out of or related to their own failure to observe, perform or otherwise comply with the applicable provisions of the Operating Regulations. Carrier agrees that it shall be responsible for any fees, charges, fines, penalties or other assessments of that Member or Servicer is required to pay a Card Association as a consequence of Carrier’s failure to comply with the applicable Operating Regulations. Member and Servicer agree that each shall be responsible for any fees, charges, fines, penalties or other assessments of that Carrier is required to pay a Card Association as a consequence of Member’s or Servicer’s failure to comply with the applicable Operating Regulations.

 

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SECTION 3. HONORING CARDS.

3.1 In the case of Card Transactions transacted in U.S. dollars under the Signatory Agreement between Carrier and Member, Carrier may choose to accept (i) only the credit/business products of Visa and/or MasterCard; (ii) only the consumer debit/prepaid products of Visa and/or MasterCard; or (iii) both the credit/business products and consumer debit/prepaid products of Visa and/or MasterCard. Carrier must indicate in writing its decision to accept a limited category of products at the time of entry into this Agreement. If Carrier chooses to accept only one of the categories of products but later submits a Transaction outside of the selected category, Servicer and Member are not required to reject the Transaction and Carrier will be charged standard fees and expenses for that category of products. Further, if Carrier chooses a limited acceptance option, it must still honor all international cards presented for payment. If Carrier decides to implement a limited acceptance policy, it shall display appropriate signage to communicate that policy to Cardholders. Except as may be permitted by applicable local law and Operating Regulations, Carrier will not impose a surcharge for purchases made with the Card nor shall Carrier establish minimum or maximum transaction amounts as a condition for honoring Cards.

3.2 Carrier shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause all Agents to permit Cardholders to charge Travel Costs only in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement and in compliance with applicable Operating Regulations. Carrier shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause compliance by Agents with all of the terms and conditions of the Agreement to be performed by Carrier or Agents. Notwithstanding any such commercially reasonable efforts by Carrier, Carrier shall be responsible for: (i) any failure by any Agent in performing the applicable provisions of the Agreement; and (ii) the settlement of Sales Records and Credit Records completed by Agents.

3.3 Before honoring a Card, Carrier shall do the following to determine whether the Card is valid: (a) where possible, examine the format of each Card presented in connection with a purchase for authenticity and confirm, by checking the effective date and the expiration date as stated on the face of the Card, that the Card has become effective and has not expired; and (b) obtain Authorization. Neither Carrier nor any Agent shall impose a requirement on Cardholders to provide any personal information such as a home or business telephone number, home or business address, driver’s license number, or a photocopy of a driver’s license as a condition for honoring Cards unless such information is required or permitted under specific circumstances cited in the Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to Transactions that are not conducted face-to-face, Carrier may request from a Cardholder the information necessary to complete an address verification service request. Neither Carrier nor any Agent shall make a photocopy of a Card under any circumstances, nor shall a Cardholder be required to provide a photocopy of the Card as a condition for honoring the Card. Neither Carrier nor any Agent shall require a Cardholder, as a condition for honoring the Card, to sign a statement that in any way waives the Cardholder’s rights to dispute the Transaction. Carrier may require passengers to present personal information, including a driver’s license, passport, or other picture identification, for purposes of complying with Carrier’s policy or applicable law.

 

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3.4 (a) Carrier or Agent shall obtain Authorization for the total amount of the Travel Costs before completing any Card sales Transaction (which in the case of Transactions involving paper submissions pursuant to Section 6.2(d) may require telephone Authorization). Such Authorization may be provided by any third party provider acceptable to Servicer. Authorization verifies that the Card number is valid, the Card has not been reported lost or stolen at the time of the Card sales Transaction, and confirms that the amount of credit or funds requested for the Card sales Transaction is available. Carrier or Agent will follow any instructions received during Authorization. Upon receipt of Authorization, Carrier or Agent may consummate only the Card sales Transaction authorized and must note the Authorization code on the Sales Record. For all ticket by mail, telephone or internet Card sales, Carrier must obtain the Card expiration date and forward that date as part of the Authorization.

(b) Authorization does not: (i) guarantee Carrier final payment for a Card sales Transaction; (ii) guarantee that the Card sales Transaction will not be disputed later by the Cardholder as any Card sales Transaction is subject to Chargeback; or (iii) protect Carrier in the event of a Chargeback regarding unauthorized Card sales Transactions or disputes involving the quality of goods or services. Authorization will not waive any provision of the Agreement or otherwise validate a fraudulent sales Transaction or a sales Transaction involving the use of an expired Card.

(c) In a Card sales Transaction in which a Card is presented electronically, if Carrier’s Terminal is unable to read the magnetic stripe on the Card, Carrier must key-enter the Transaction into the POS Device for processing and obtain: (i) a physical imprint of the Card using a manual imprinter; and (ii) the Cardholder’s signature on the imprinted Sales Record.

3.5 Neither Carrier nor any Agent shall make any Card sale to any customer in any of the following circumstances (with the exception of ticket by mail, internet or telephone pursuant to Section 3.8 permitted by the Agreement and ticket by automated machine pursuant to Section 3.9 or purchased through other CNP Transactions): (a) a Card is not presented at the time of sale; (b) the signature on the Sales Record does not appear to correspond to the signature appearing in the signature panel on the reverse side of the Card, or the Cardholder does not resemble the person depicted in any picture which appears on the Card; (c) the signature panel on the Card is blank and is not signed in accordance with the procedures specified in Section 3.6; and (d) no Authorization is received. Any Carrier or Agent completing a Transaction under the conditions in this Section 3.5 shall be responsible for such Sales Record or Credit Record regardless of any Authorization.

3.6 If the signature panel of the Card is blank, in addition to requesting Authorization, Carrier or Agent must: (a) review positive identification to determine that the user is the Cardholder; (b) indicate such positive identification (including any serial number and expiration date) on the Sales Record; and (c) require that the Cardholder sign the signature panel of the Card prior to completing the Transaction. If a Cardholder presents a Card that bears an

 

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embossed “valid from” date and the Transaction Date is prior to the “valid from” date, Carrier or Agent shall not complete the Transaction. A card embossed with a “valid from” date in month/year format shall be considered valid on the first day of the embossed month and year. A card embossed with a “valid from” date in month/day/year format is considered valid on the embossed date

3.7 (a) Each Card sale shall be evidenced by a Sales Record. Each Sales Record shall be imprinted with the Card unless: (i) the Sales Record results from a Transaction involving Terminals which produce electronic Transaction records; (ii) the Card Transaction is a CNP Transaction; (iii) an imprinter is not available; or (iv) if for any other reason the Sales Record cannot be imprinted with a Card (if Authorization is obtained), including Card Transactions by mail, telephone or automated machine. If an imprinter is not available, the information on the Card and merchant plate shall be reproduced legibly on the Sales Record in sufficient detail to identify the parties to such sale. Such information shall include at least the date of sale, amount, Cardholder’s name and account number and Carrier’s name and place of business.

(b) Carrier shall include all items of Travel Costs purchased in a single Transaction in the total amount on a single Sales Record or Transaction record except for individual tickets issued to each passenger, when required by Carrier policy.

(c) Each Sales Record shall include on its face the items needed to complete the Settlement File required by the Servicer. Each Sales Record shall be signed by the Cardholder (except where the sale is made pursuant to CNP Transaction or automated machine transaction), which signature shall appear to be the same as the signature on the Card presented, as determined by Carrier or Agent. The Cardholder shall not be required to sign a Sales Record until the final Transaction amount is known and indicated in the “Total” column.

(d) Carrier shall not effect a Transaction for only part of the amount due on a single Sales Record except when the balance of the amount due is paid by the Cardholder at the time of sale in cash, by check, with another card or Card, or any combination thereof.

(e) If Carrier or Agent honors the Card, Carrier or Agent honoring the Card will deliver to the customer a true and completed copy of the Sales Record. The Card account number must be truncated on all Cardholder-activated copies of Sales Records. Truncated digits should be replaced with a fill character such as “x,” “*,” or “#,” and not with blank spaces or numeric characters. All POS Devices must suppress all but the last four digits of the Card account number and the entire expiration date on the Cardholder’s copy of the Electronic Sales Records generated from POS Devices (including Cardholder activated).

3.8 Carrier or Agent may enter into Card Transactions in accordance with Carrier’s or such Agent’s ticket by CNP Transaction program. In each such case, Carrier or Agent will complete the Sales Record (in accordance with Section 3.7) and include on the Sales Record the effective date and expiration date of the Card as obtained from the Cardholder together with

 

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words to reflect “mail order” or the letters “MO” or “telephone order” or the letters “TO,” or “internet order” or the letters “IO,” as appropriate. Carrier must obtain an Authorization code for all such Card Transactions. If a Carrier or Agent completes a Transaction without imprinting of the Card or using a Terminal, Carrier shall be deemed to warrant the true identity of the Cardholder as the authorized holder of such Card unless Carrier or Agent has obtained independent evidence of the Cardholder’s true identity and has noted such evidence on the applicable Sales Record.

3.9 In the case of sales of tickets by automated machine, such Transaction records must include at least the following information: (i) the account number; (ii) Carrier or Agent’s name; (iii) the automated machine’s location code or town, city, county, state or province; (iv) the amount of the Transaction in the applicable currency; and (v) the Transaction Date.

3.10 (a) Carrier or Agent may use POS Devices or other data capture services acceptable to Servicer to obtain Authorization and to capture Electronic Sales Record data to submit to a Card Association by reading data encoded on either tracks 1 or 2 on the magnetic stripe of Cards in accordance with Operating Regulations. POS Devices are prohibited from printing or displaying more information than that which is permitted by Operating Regulations and applicable laws and regulations.

(b) Whenever the embossed account number is not the same as the encoded account number, Carrier is required to: (i) decline the Transaction; (ii) attempt to retain the Card in accordance with Section 3.12 by reasonable and peaceful means; (iii) note the physical description of the Cardholder; (iv) notify Servicer; and (v) handle any recovered Card in accordance with the procedures specified in Section 3.12.

(c) When the embossed account number is the same as the encoded account number, Carrier must follow normal Authorization procedures as described in this Section 3.

3.11 Neither Carrier nor any Agent shall make a cash disbursement to any Cardholder with respect to a Card Transaction.

3.12 Carrier or Agent shall use commercially reasonable efforts to retain a Card by reasonable and peaceful means if: (a) Carrier is requested to do so in an Authorization response message; (b) if the four printed digits above the embossed account number on a Card do not match the first four embossed digits; or (c) if Carrier has reasonable grounds to believe a Card is counterfeit, fraudulent or stolen.

 

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3.13 Servicer will facilitate the reward process for recovered Cards. Recovered Cards must be sent to the address stated below:

Bank Card Center

Attn: Card Recovery

P. O. Box 6318

Fargo, ND 58125-6318

3.14 The following provisions govern CNP Transactions:

(a) Carrier acknowledges that in order to accept and process CNP Transactions, Carrier must (i) implement and adhere to security measures designed to ensure secure transmission of the data provided by the Cardholder in purchasing Travel Costs and effecting payment over the internet as required by the Operating Regulations and applicable requirements of law; (ii) where possible, verify the address of the Cardholder via AVS; (iii) at any time when Carrier participates in Verified by Visa or MasterCard Secure Code requirements, Carrier shall provide to Servicer the data elements included in such requirements; and (iv) ensure that, to the extent that the Carrier Website is hosted by an ISP, the ISP meets the minimum security measures and technology requirements.

(b) Carrier shall at all times during the term of this Agreement, display on Carrier Website clear terms and conditions and procedures (the “ Terms and Conditions of Sale ”). The Terms and Conditions of Sale shall give a complete and accurate description of the Travel Costs offered by Carrier. Carrier Website must include clear details of Carrier’s return policy, customer service, contact details (including mail/email/phone/fax), currency accepted, delivery policy and country of Carrier’s domicile for every nexus and operation of Carrier. Carrier shall also comply with all and any requirements or guidelines in respect of internet usage issued from time to time by all relevant Card Associations, together with the requirements of applicable laws and regulations.

(c) Carrier Website will clearly inform the Cardholder that the Cardholder is committing to payment before he or she selects the “Pay Now” button. Carrier Website will afford the Cardholder an unambiguous option to cancel the payment instruction at this stage.

(d) Carrier acknowledges that in certain jurisdictions it may be unlawful for Carrier to sell the Travel Costs and that neither Member nor Servicer can accept any liability for the consequences of Carrier trading in such jurisdictions.

(e) Carrier is prohibited from entering Cardholder details into a Terminal manually where those details have been provided to Carrier via the internet.

(f) Carrier shall promptly inform Servicer of every security breach, suspected fraudulent card(s) and suspicious activity on Carrier’s security system or through Carrier Website that may relate to Card Transactions.

(g) Neither Member nor Servicer shall in any way be liable for any claim in connection with any representations contained in Carrier Website, webpage(s), advertisement(s) or printed matter relating to Carrier’s products or services.

 

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(h) Carrier hereby acknowledges that CNP Transactions are in all cases at Carrier’s own risk. Carrier is fully liable for all Chargebacks, fines, assessments, penalties and losses related to CNP Transactions even where Carrier has complied with this Agreement and where the Transaction in question has been authorized. All communication costs related to CNP Transactions are Carrier’s responsibility. Carrier acknowledges that neither Member nor Servicer manages the CNP payment gateway or the telecommunication links and that it is Carrier’s responsibility to manage that link.

SECTION 4. CARDHOLDER ACCOUNT INFORMATION; SECURITY PROGRAM COMPLIANCE.

4.1 The Parties and each Agent shall treat all information relating to any Card, including Cardholder name and identification information and account number information in any form, imprinted Sales Records, carbon copies of imprinted Sales Records, mailing lists, tapes, or other media, obtained by reason of any Card Transaction or otherwise (“ Cardholder Account Information ”), as confidential information and shall protect such materials from disclosure to any third person, except as expressly permitted in this Agreement. The Parties shall at all times only store, process and use Cardholder information in accordance with the requirements of any applicable data processing laws and Operating Regulations. The Parties shall not, without the consent of the Cardholder, sell, purchase, provide or exchange Cardholder Account Information to or with any third person, other than

(a) Carrier’s agents (including Agents), employees and representatives, network providers or Card processors for the purpose of assisting Carrier in completing the Card Transaction;

(b) Member or Servicer’s employees and representatives and agents for the purpose of performing under this Agreement and in compliance with the Operating Regulations and applicable requirements of law;

(c) the applicable Card Association or Card Issuer in compliance with this Agreement and the Operating Regulations; or

(d) in accordance with applicable law.

4.2 All Value Added Services being provided to Carrier are set forth on the Value Added Services Schedule, and Carrier will disclose in writing to Servicer any new Value Added Services to be provided to Carrier after the Effective Date prior to using the same. All Value Added Services shall comply with all applicable requirements of law and the Operating Regulations, including PCI. Carrier will comply with the requirements of PCI and any modifications to, or replacements of PCI that may occur from time to time, be liable for the acts and omissions of each third party offering such Value Added Services and will be responsible for ensuring compliance by the third party offering such Value Added Services with all applicable requirements of law and Operating Regulations, including PCI. Carrier will indemnify and hold harmless Member and Servicer from and against any loss, cost, or expense incurred in connection with or by reason of Carrier’s use of any Value Added Services. No Member or

 

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Servicer will be responsible for the Value Added Services not provided by it nor shall Member or Servicer be responsible for any Card Transaction until it receives data for the Transaction in the format required by it and uses such data in connection with processing performed by it under the Agreement.

4.3 If Carrier uses Value Added Services for the purposes of data capture or authorization, Carrier agrees: (a) that the third party providing such services will be its agent in the delivery of Transactions to Servicer via a data processing system or network similar to Servicer’s; and (b) to assume full responsibility and liability for any failure of that third party to comply with applicable requirements of law and the Operating Regulations or this Agreement. No Member or Servicer will be responsible for any losses or additional fees incurred by Carrier as a result of any error by a third party agent or by a malfunction in a Third Party Terminal. No Member or Servicer is responsible for any Transaction until it receives data for the Transaction in the format required by it and Servicer or Member uses such data in connection with processing performed by it under the Agreement.

SECTION 5. RETURNED UNUSED TRAVEL COSTS; CREDIT ADJUSTMENT.

5.1 Carrier will maintain a fair and uniform policy for the return or exchange of tickets or other Travel Costs for credit adjustments. On the date Carrier accepts the return of unused tickets or other Travel Costs or otherwise allows an adjustment to the Travel Costs which were the subject of a previous Card sale, Carrier will date and otherwise properly complete a Credit Record and submit it to Member or Servicer for processing hereunder in accordance with the timeframes required by the Operating Regulations and applicable law.

5.2 Carrier will make no cash refunds in connection with such credit adjustments, except to the extent it may be required to effect a cash refund pursuant to the involuntary refund requirements of applicable laws, rules, regulations, or tariffs.

5.3 If a Cardholder disputes the receipt of the proper amount of the cash refund, Carrier shall, within the terms established in Section 8 for Chargebacks, furnish Servicer with such documentary evidence of such refund.

5.4 The submission of a Credit Record will not impair the right of Chargeback of Member or Servicer against Carrier in an amount not to exceed the excess of (a) the amount of the Sales Record over (b) the amount of the Credit Record submitted by Carrier.

5.5 A Carrier shall not accept monies from a Cardholder for the purpose of preparing and depositing a credit voucher that will effect a deposit to the Cardholder’s account. A Carrier shall not process a credit voucher without having completed a previous purchase Transaction with the same Cardholder.

 

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SECTION 6. SUBMISSION OF ELECTRONIC SALES RECORDS AND ELECTRONIC CREDIT RECORDS.

6.1 Carrier shall establish and maintain one Settlement Account for each currency permitted pursuant to this Agreement. Each Settlement Account shall be maintained in an office of the financial institution designated by Carrier which is acceptable to Servicer, and shall be subject to Servicer’s customary practices and procedures applicable to accounts of that nature and shall be subject to the terms of this Agreement. Carrier shall provide to Servicer all information necessary to facilitate remittance of funds to each Settlement Account. All settlements with respect to Card Transactions submitted in the currency of a given Applicable Country shall be denominated in the lawful currency or currencies specified in the Signatory Agreement that is part of this Agreement.

6.2 (a) Neither Carrier nor Agent may present for processing or entry to any Card Association, directly or indirectly, any Sales Record or Credit Record which was not originated as a result of a Transaction between the Cardholder and such Carrier.

(b) Neither Carrier nor Agent may deposit for entry to any Card Association, directly or indirectly, any Sales Record or Credit Record that it knows or should have known under the circumstances to be (i) fraudulent or (ii) not authorized by the Cardholder. With respect to this requirement, Carrier or an Agent shall be responsible for the actions of their respective employees and agents while acting in their employ or as agents.

(c) Neither Carrier nor Agent may present for processing or entry to any Card Association any Sales Record or Credit Record representing a Transaction all or part of which had been previously charged back to Servicer or Member (or an Association Obligor, if applicable) and subsequently returned to Carrier; provided, however, the foregoing shall not limit Carrier’s representment or other rights of Carrier to challenge a Chargeback in accordance with the applicable Operating Regulations. Carrier may, at its option, pursue payment from the customer outside the Card Association system. Should Carrier exercise this option and the Cardholder acknowledge the debt, and choose to pay the amount in full using its Card, Carrier may present a Sales Record in such amount to Servicer for processing.

(d) Carrier or Agent shall submit to Servicer for processing each Sales Record in accordance with the timeframes required by the applicable Operating Regulations. The method of billing for all Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records processed through any Billing Settlement Processor must be by electronic transmission and shall include itinerary records consisting of departure dates. If Carrier is unable to submit Sales Records and Credit Records originating at Carrier’s sales locations, including airport locations, ticket-by-mail centers, and other sales locations, by means of a summary electronically transmitted as provided in Sections 6.5 and 7.1, Carrier may submit such Sales Records and Credit Records to Servicer by means of a paper summary and detail thereof to Servicer’s designated processing center, or by means of a Terminal that generates an electronic transmission to Servicer’s designated Terminal processor.

(e) Member or Servicer will deposit, or cause to be deposited, on each Business Day, via federal wire transfer, in the case of U.S. dollar Transactions, and SWIFT, in the case of Canadian dollar Transactions, into the applicable Settlement Account for each applicable currency, an amount equal to the amount of Net Activity relating to such currency for each Business Day, subject to Servicer’s receipt of the incoming transmission of Sales Records and Credit Records by the time and on the day specified in Exhibit A .

 

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(f) At any time that the aggregate amount of Net Activity results in an amount due Member or Servicer, the aggregate amount due to each of them may be deducted, recouped or set off from amounts subsequently payable to Carrier under this Agreement on account of Sales Records irrespective of the currency in which payment to Carrier is to be made; provided , that , Member or Servicer may, at its option (i) require an immediate wire transfer from Carrier in the amount due, or (ii) apply, set off against or recoup from any Deposit amount maintained pursuant to this Agreement the amount due from Carrier under this Agreement. Carrier acknowledges that this Agreement is a “net payment agreement” and that the right of Member or Servicer to net out obligations due from Carrier under this Agreement from amounts payable to Carrier hereunder (including from or as represented by the Deposit amount) is a right of recoupment. Carrier further acknowledges that Member and Servicer have entered into each Agreement in reliance upon such right. In the event that one party to this Agreement (the “Defaulting Party”) does not pay, when due, an amount due to the other party to this Agreement, the Defaulting Party shall *****.

(g) In the event that Carrier is party to more than one Signatory Agreement that incorporates the MTOS, amounts owed by Carrier under a Signatory Agreement may be recovered by the Servicer or the Member under such Signatory Agreement from amounts due to Carrier under any Other Signatory Agreement, including amounts attributable to any Deposit. Carrier authorizes each Member and each Servicer under each Signatory Agreement to remit any amounts payable to Carrier under such Signatory Agreement to any Servicer under any Other Signatory Agreement to pay Carrier’s obligations to Member or Servicer thereunder.

(h) Amounts deposited in a Settlement Account or otherwise credited to Carrier (including, without limitation, amounts credited against Carrier’s obligations to Member or Servicer for fees, costs and expenses hereunder) in respect of any Sales Record pursuant to this Agreement and Carrier’s right to payment of Reserved Funds shall be provisional until the payment made to Member by the Card Association in respect of such Sales Record shall become final (i.e., all rights of Chargeback or other rights of the Cardholder or Card issuer to obtain reimbursement of such payment from Member shall have expired).

(i) Submissions and payment from any location must be handled in compliance with all applicable government laws, rules and regulations.

(j) The Signatory Agreement that is part of this Agreement may specify the location of the originating source of submission of any file.

6.3 Processing fees shall be as set forth in the Fee Schedule attached to the Signatory Agreement that is part of this Agreement.

 

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6.4 Servicer will provide Carrier with Transaction reports each Business Day that correspond to Net Activity for such Business Day and that will summarize sales, returns (refunds), Chargebacks, processing fees, and adjustments with adequate detail to allow Carrier to perform account reconciliation.

6.5 Carrier shall cause Agents to submit Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records to Servicer in the form of the Settlement File by electronic transmission as provided in Sections 6.2(d) and 7.1 through Carrier’s accounting office or the appropriate processing center of the area or Billing Settlement Processor of which Carrier is a member. Carrier or the appropriate processing center, as the case may be, shall submit the Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records to Servicer in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.

6.6 If Carrier utilizes Electronic Data Capture services pursuant to this Section 6.6 to transmit Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records for Card Transactions through a Terminal, Carrier agrees to utilize such EDC services in accordance with applicable Operating Regulations. Carrier may designate a third person as its agent to deliver to Servicer or directly to Card Associations Transactions captured at the point of sale by such agent. If Carrier elects to designate such an agent, Carrier must provide Servicer prior written notice of such election. Carrier understands and agrees that Member or Servicer is responsible to make payment to Carrier for only those Transaction amounts delivered by such agent to the Card Associations, less amounts withheld by Member or Servicer pursuant to the Agreement, and Carrier is responsible for any failure by such agent to comply with any Operating Regulations, including any such failure that results in a Chargeback.

SECTION 7. ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION.

7.1 (a) When Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records are submitted to Servicer electronically, other than Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records originating from Terminals, as provided in Section 6.6, and processed by Servicer’s Terminal processor, such Electronic Sales Records and Electronic Credit Records shall be submitted to Servicer by means of a summary of all Travel Costs by electronic transmission compatible with the computer system of Servicer and shall comply with Section 6.2 of the Agreement. Each such electronic transmission shall contain, at a minimum, the information required for each Electronic Sales Record by Section 3.7 and shall be made in the form of the Settlement File or any other format acceptable to Servicer in its sole discretion, provided, however, that (i) Carrier will not change the format of such electronic submissions without first obtaining Servicer’s consent and (ii) if Carrier requests a change in format with respect to such electronic submissions, Servicer may test such electronic submissions (in the requested format) prior to consenting to such change in format, and such testing by Servicer shall not constitute consent to such format change and shall not in any way limit Servicer’s right to withhold consent with respect to such format change.

(b) If an electronic transmission of Travel Costs does not meet the requirements of the approved format, Servicer shall use reasonable efforts to advise Carrier within eight hours of receipt of same.

 

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(c) Any acceptance by Servicer of an electronic transmission of Travel Costs which does not comply with the appropriate format or, if in the appropriate format, does not contain the information in respect to each Travel Cost summarized therein required by the terms of the Agreement, shall not constitute a waiver of, or preclude Member or Servicer from exercising, the right of Chargeback.

7.2 Carrier shall retain, or cause to be retained, each original Sales Record and Credit Record and any other documentation necessary for Member or Servicer to satisfy applicable Operating Regulations (“ Retained Documents ”) relating to those Transactions transmitted to Servicer directly by Carrier, in each case for at least eighteen (18) months from the date each such Retained Document is submitted to Servicer for processing. Promptly upon Carrier’s receipt of Servicer’s request for the same, but in no event later than fourteen (14) calendar days following Carrier’s receipt of such request, Carrier shall deliver to Servicer a copy, or the original if specifically requested by Servicer, of the requested document.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either Carrier or Servicer may elect to hold in its custody Retained Documents for no more than 180 days provided such Party retains a microfilmed or microfiched (or other mutually acceptable medium) copy of such documents for at least eighteen (18) months from the date on which each such document is submitted to Servicer for processing.

SECTION 8. CHARGEBACKS.

8.1 Neither Member nor Servicer is obligated to accept any Sales Record which does not comply in all respects with the applicable Operating Regulations. Neither Member nor Servicer shall assert additional requirement(s) to the applicable Operating Regulations with respect to any Sales Record; provided, however, this provision shall not limit the right of Member or Servicer to require delivery of the data in an acceptable Settlement File.

8.2 Carrier agrees to pay Member (or if notified by Servicer to do so, to pay Servicer) the amount of each Chargeback and, in the case of amounts that have not been paid to Carrier, acknowledges Carrier has no right to receive amounts attributable to Chargebacks. Member or Servicer may deduct and retain any amount due to Member or Servicer from Carrier on account of Chargebacks from amounts otherwise payable to Carrier under this Agreement. The provisions of Section 6.2 with respect to payment of Carrier’s obligations to Member and Servicer will apply in the event the amount of Net Activity results in an amount due Member or Servicer.

8.3 So long as a Chargeback claim is in the process of dispute resolution pursuant to the Operating Regulations, Carrier shall not make any other claim or take any proceedings against the Cardholder in relation to the related Card Transaction or the underlying contract of sale or service.

8.4 In connection with the processing of Chargeback claims, Servicer and Member shall be entitled to rely and act on any agreements, requests, instructions, permissions, approvals, demands or other communications given on behalf of Carrier (whether via email or in writing) and Servicer shall not be liable to Carrier for any loss or damage incurred or suffered by it as a result of such action.

 

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SECTION 9. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.

9.1 Carrier represents and warrants to Member and Servicer that:

(a) Carrier has full and complete power and authority to enter into and perform under the Agreement and has obtained, and there remain in effect, all necessary licenses, resolutions and filings which are necessary for Carrier to perform its obligations under the Agreement.

(b) To the best of its knowledge: Carrier’s sales Transactions and credit refund procedures comply in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations of any governmental authority which are pertinent to such Card sales or refunds, all Card Transactions submitted for processing hereunder are bona fide, no Card Transaction involves the use of a Card for any purpose other than the purchase of goods or services in the ordinary course of business from Carrier nor does it involve: (i) a Cardholder obtaining cash from Carrier; (ii) Carrier accepting a Card to collect or refinance an existing debt or previous Card charges; or (iii) any collusion between Carrier and Cardholder with the intent of fraud.

(c) Carrier’s execution and performance of the Agreement will not violate any provision of Carrier’s organizational or charter documents, or any indenture, contract, agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it is bound and the Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Carrier, enforceable in accordance with its terms.

(d) Carrier is duly organized and in good standing under laws of the jurisdiction specified in the first paragraph of the Signatory Agreement that is part of the Agreement and is qualified to do business in each jurisdiction where the nature of its activities or the character of its properties makes such qualification necessary or desirable and the failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect on its assets or operations.

(e) Carrier’s and its subsidiaries’ (if any) audited, consolidated financial statements and its unaudited, consolidated financial statements, as heretofore furnished to Servicer, have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a basis consistent with those of the preceding year, and fairly present the financial condition of Carrier as of such date and the result of its operations and the changes in financial position for the period then ended. There have been no material adverse changes in the condition or operations, financial or otherwise, of Carrier since the date of the financial statements furnished to Servicer prior to the execution of this Agreement, except as previously disclosed to Servicer in writing. Neither (i) the financial statements described herein (the “Financial Statements”) nor (ii) to the best knowledge of Carrier, any other certificate, written statement, budget, exhibit or report, including information and reports relating to Card sales for Travel Costs, furnished by or

 

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on behalf of Carrier in connection with or pursuant to the Agreement, (such items in (ii) collectively, the “Other Financial Information”), contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state any material fact necessary in order to make statements contained therein not misleading. Certificates or statements furnished by or on behalf of Carrier to Servicer consisting of projections or forecasts of future results or events have been prepared in good faith and based on good faith estimates and assumptions of the management of Carrier and Carrier has no reason to believe that such projections or forecasts are not reasonable. To the best knowledge of Carrier, after due inquiry by a responsible officer of Carrier, all factual information contained in the Other Financial Information hereafter furnished to Servicer by Carrier or their agents will be true and accurate in all material respects on the date as of which such information is dated or certified and no such information will contain any material misstatement of fact or will omit to state a material fact or any fact necessary to make the statements contained therein not misleading.

(f) There is no action, suit or proceeding at law or equity, or before or by any town, city, county, state, federal, provincial or other governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, pending or to the knowledge of Carrier, threatened against Carrier or any of its property which, if determined adversely to Carrier, would be likely to materially adversely affect the present or prospective financial condition of Carrier or affect its ability to perform hereunder and Carrier is not in default with respect to any final judgment, writ, injunction, decree, rule or regulation of any court or town, city, county, state, federal or provincial governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign where the effect of such default would be likely to materially adversely affect the present or prospective financial condition of Carrier.

(g) Carrier is in compliance in all material respects with its agreement with any Relevant Authorities or other Billing Settlement Processor and is entitled to all the benefits and rights afforded to Carrier under such agreement, which benefits and rights are substantially the same as those afforded to other carriers by Relevant Authorities or other Billing Settlement Processor, if applicable.

(h) Any Card Transactions submitted under this Agreement shall not relate to the provision of services or goods to a country where there may be, or are, any restrictions, regulations, sanctions or laws prohibiting or restricting the provision of any such services or goods.

(i) No consideration other than as set out in this Agreement has been provided by Carrier in return for entering into this Agreement.

The foregoing representations and warranties shall be deemed to be made each time Carrier submits a Sales Record or Credit Record to Servicer for processing.

 

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9.2 Each of Member and Servicer represents and warrants to Carrier that:

(a) It has full and complete power and authority to enter into and perform under this Agreement and has obtained, and there remain in effect, all necessary licenses, resolutions and filings which are necessary for it to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

(b) Its processing practices and procedures comply in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations of any governmental authority which are pertinent to such practices and procedures.

(c) Its execution and performance of this Agreement will not violate any provision of its organizational or charter documents, or any indenture, contract, agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it is bound and this Agreement constitutes its legal, valid and binding obligation of each of Member and Servicer, enforceable in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

(d) It is duly organized and in good standing under laws of the jurisdiction of its organization and is qualified to do business in each jurisdiction where the nature of its activities or the character of its properties makes such qualification necessary or desirable and the failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect on its assets or operations.

SECTION 10. SERVICE MARKS AND TRADEMARKS.

10.1 Except for mere reference to the company name of Carrier in presentations to other merchants for the provision of processing services by Member or Servicer, neither Member nor Servicer shall display or show the trademarks, service marks, logos, or company names of Carrier in promotion, advertising, press releases, or otherwise without first having obtained Carrier’s written consent.

10.2 Carrier may indicate in any advertisement, display or notice that the services of a specific Card Association are available. If Carrier has elected to not honor specific Cards pursuant to Section 3.1 hereof, Carrier may use Card Association trademarks and service marks on promotional, printed, or broadcast materials for the sole purpose of indicating which Cards are accepted by Carrier. Notwithstanding anything in the Agreement to the contrary, any use of Card Association trademarks and service marks by Carrier must be in compliance with the Operating Regulations. Carrier’s promotional materials shall not indicate, directly or indirectly, that any Card Association, Member or Servicer endorse or guarantee any of Carrier’s goods or services.

10.3 Carrier, Member and Servicer acknowledge that no Party hereto will acquire any right, title or interest in or to any other Party’s trademarks, service marks, logos or company names and such properties shall remain the exclusive property of the respective parties or their affiliates. Upon termination of the Agreement, the Parties hereto will discontinue all reference to or display of the other Party’s trademarks, service marks, logos and company names.

 

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SECTION 11. AUDIT.

11.1 In the event of reasonable suspicion that Carrier or any of its officers, employees or agents are involved in any fraudulent or unlawful activity connected with this Agreement, Servicer or Member shall have the right to have an Auditor (defined below) inspect Carrier’s Transaction records relating to this Agreement at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, in connection with which Carrier authorizes a party unaffiliated with Member or Servicer and that is of nationally recognized standing in its field (an “Auditor”) to examine or audit such records.

11.2 During the term hereof and for one year thereafter, Carrier and Servicer shall have the right at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice to audit, copy or make extracts of the records of the other pertaining to the transactions between or among them under the Agreement to determine the accuracy of the amounts which have been or are to be paid, refunded or credited by one party to the other in accordance with the provisions hereof.

11.3 Carrier shall obtain an audit from an Auditor of the physical security, information security and operational facets of Carrier’s business and provide to Servicer and, if applicable, the requesting Card Association, a copy of the audit report resulting therefrom (a) upon Servicer’s request, or upon the request of a Card Association, within a reasonable time as determined by the applicable Card Association following any security breach on Carrier’s system at Carrier’s expense, (b) at a reasonable time and upon reasonable notice following request of a Card Association at Carrier’s expense and (c) if no security breach has occurred on Carrier’s system, upon request of Servicer, at Servicer’s expense; provided that , with respect to this clause (c), such an audit may not be required more than once per calendar year and shall be at a reasonable time and upon reasonable notice.

11.4 Servicer shall provide Carrier a copy of (i) the SAS 70 audit of Servicer’s or Member’s business each year upon request, provided that a non-disclosure agreement reasonably acceptable to Servicer has been executed by Carrier, and (ii) an audit of physical security, information security and operational facets of Servicer’s or Member’s business created following a security breach involving any of Carrier’s or Carrier’s customer’s data handled under this Agreement.

SECTION 12. DISPUTES WITH CARDHOLDERS.

12.1 Carrier will handle all claims or complaints by a Cardholder with regard to Travel Costs or Transactions.

12.2 Any dispute between Carrier and Cardholder arising out of the contract of air carrier and unrelated to the processing of Transactions shall be settled directly by Carrier without liability, cost, or loss to Member or Servicer.

SECTION 13. ASSIGNMENT; DELEGATION OF DUTIES. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. Consent of Carrier shall not be required as to an assignment by Member or Servicer to any subsidiary, Affiliate or parent of Member or Servicer under this Agreement. No party hereto shall make any other assignment of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other parties hereto, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Member and Servicer, each in

 

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its sole discretion, without prior notice to Carrier, may designate and authorize any Affiliate(s) of Member or Servicer to take any action required or allowed by Member or Servicer or to undertake any duties or fulfill any obligations of either of them hereunder, and in such case such Affiliate(s) shall be entitled to the rights and benefits of Member or Servicer hereunder, as applicable. Notwithstanding any such designation and authorization, Member or Servicer, as applicable, shall remain liable for any breach or failure to perform hereunder by any such Affiliate(s) of Member or Servicer, as applicable, hereunder. Member and Servicer acknowledge that the terms of any agreement between them with respect to assignments shall supersede the provisions of this Section 13 as between Member and Servicer except that Member or Servicer, as applicable, shall remain liable for any breach or failure to perform hereunder by any such Affiliate(s) of Member or Servicer, as applicable, hereunder.

SECTION 14. INDEMNIFICATION; LIMIT ON LIABILITY.

14.1 Carrier shall indemnify and hold Member, Servicer and any Association Obligor harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs, damages, and expenses on account of or arising out of claims, complaints, disputes, settlement, litigation, arbitration, governmental inquiry or other proceeding pertaining or alleged to pertain thereto and instituted by (“Claim(s)”) (a) a Cardholder with regard to Travel Costs or Transactions, and any and all disputes between Carrier and any Cardholder arising out of the common carrier passenger relationship, other than as a result of Member or Servicer’s failure to comply with this Agreement or the Operating Regulations, where such failure is not caused in any part by Carrier or its Agents, or (b) any Person with regard to any breach by Carrier of this Agreement, the Operating Regulations or any applicable laws and regulations.

14.2 Any Party seeking indemnification from Carrier will promptly notify Carrier of any such third-party claim and allow Carrier the right to assume the defense of any such claim and have sole control over the litigation of such claim (but must obtain Member’s or Servicer’s consent prior to any settlement, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld). Neither Member nor Servicer will settle any such claim without Carrier’s written consent. Carrier must assist in the collection of information, preparation, negotiation, settlement (if applicable), and the defense of any such claim. Nothing herein shall limit Member’s or Servicer’s right of Chargeback as defined in Section 8 of the Agreement.

14.3 Each of Member and Servicer shall indemnify and hold Carrier harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs, damages and expenses of any Person (other than Carrier) on account of or arising out of any claims, complaints, disputes, settlement, litigation, arbitration, governmental inquiry or other proceeding instituted by such Person and alleging or arising from Member or Servicer’s failure to comply with this Agreement, the Operating Regulations or applicable law, where such failure is not caused in any part by Carrier or its Agents. Except as otherwise provided in any separate indemnification agreements between Member and Servicer, the indemnifying party shall be liable only for its own such acts or omissions. Carrier will promptly notify Member and Servicer of any such third-party claim against Member or Servicer and allow Member or Servicer the right to assume the defense of any such claim. Carrier will not settle any such claim without Member’s or Servicer’s written consent. Any other provisions contained herein to the contrary notwithstanding, it is hereby agreed that the indemnity provisions set forth in this Section 14 (including Section 14.2 and 14.3) shall survive termination of the Agreement and remain in effect with respect to any occurrence or claim arising out of or in connection with the Agreement.

 

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14.4 In no event will Member or Servicer be liable for loss of profits or for any indirect or consequential loss or damage (howsoever arising) even if such loss was reasonably foreseeable. In no event will Carrier be liable for any indirect or consequential loss or damage (other than lost profits solely in the event of termination for cause), howsoever arising, even if such loss was reasonably foreseeable *****

14.5 Any exchange rate losses due to a refund or Chargeback being processed shall be borne by Carrier.

SECTION 15. TERMINATION AND WAIVER.

15.1 The provisions of this Section 15 shall apply if any Party hereto shall commit a material default in the performance of its obligations under the Agreement, including any of the defaults specified in this Section 15 as reasons for termination of the Agreement. For purposes of this Section 15, all notices hereunder to be given by or to Member, shall be given by or to Servicer on behalf of Member. Servicer may remedy any material default by Member.

15.2 In the event: (a) Member and/or Servicer commits a material default under the Agreement; (b) Member and/or Servicer makes an assignment of this Agreement in violation of Section 13 herein; or (c) Member and/or Servicer experiences Member and/or Servicer Insolvency Event, Carrier may terminate the Agreement on twenty-four (24) hours’ written notice to Servicer if Member or Servicer shall fail or refuse to remedy such event within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of written notice specifying the nature of event, or to commence to remedy such event within such period if the same is curable but cannot reasonably be remedied within such period, or shall fail to complete within forty-five (45) days after receipt of such written notice any remedy commenced during the original thirty (30) day notice period.

15.3 Servicer, for itself and on behalf of Member, may terminate the Agreement without notice to Carrier upon (a) the occurrence of any Insolvency Event, (b) Carrier’s commitment of or participation in any systematic, systemic or recurring fraudulent activity, or *****.

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or material impairment of any of Member’s or Servicer’s rights under the Agreement, including any restriction of the rights with respect to the Deposit provided pursuant to the Exposure Protection Schedule; (c) failure by Carrier to pay any of the Obligations when due or to remit funds to Member or Servicer when required pursuant to the Agreement; or (d) Carrier’s failure to notify Servicer of the occurrence of a material default in accordance with Section 21.3; provided , that , Servicer shall not terminate the Agreement pursuant to this Section 15.4 if Carrier cures such default within the five (5) day notice period specified in this Section 15.4.

15.5 Servicer, for itself and on behalf of Member, may terminate the Agreement on twenty-four (24) hours’ written notice to Carrier if:

(a) Carrier (i) fails to maintain all licenses, permits and certificates necessary for it to conduct flight operations, (ii) materially breaches any requirement of any Operating Regulations or (iii) fails to provide any of the Financial Statements required under this Agreement, and Carrier fails or refuses to remedy any of the foregoing defaults within twenty (20) calendar days after receipt of written notice specifying the nature of such default, or to commence to remedy such default within such period if the same is curable but cannot reasonably be remedied within such period, or shall fail to complete within twenty (20) days after receipt of such written notice any remedy commenced during the original twenty (20) day notice period; or

(b) any representation or warranty made by Carrier proves to be incorrect when made in any material respect, and Carrier fails or refuses to remedy such default within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of written notice specifying the nature of such default, or to commence to remedy such material default within such period if the same is curable but cannot reasonably be remedied within such period, or shall fail to complete within forty-five (45) days after receipt of such written notice any remedy commenced during the original thirty (30) day notice period.

(c) Carrier shall commit any other material default under the Agreement and shall fail or refuse to remedy such material default within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of written notice specifying the nature of such default, or to commence to remedy such material default within such period if the same is curable but cannot reasonably be remedied within such period, or shall fail to complete within forty-five (45) days after receipt of such written notice any remedy commenced during the original thirty (30) day notice period.

In the case of any material default described in this Section 15 with respect to which Carrier fails to provide notice in accordance with Section 21.3, any period for remedy under Section 15.5 shall begin on the date that such notice should have been provided by Carrier to Servicer.

15.6 No termination of the Agreement (whether under this Section 15 or any other provision of the Agreement) shall affect the rights or obligations of any party which may have arisen or accrued prior to such termination, including without limitation claims of Member or Servicer for Chargebacks related to Card Transactions that occurred prior to any termination.

 

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15.7 No waiver of any provision hereunder shall be binding unless such waiver shall be in writing and signed by the party alleged to have waived such provisions.

SECTION 16. NOTICES. All notices permitted or required by the Agreement shall be in writing, served by personal delivery (including any courier service), registered mail or post or confirmed facsimile transmission at the address or facsimile number of the parties set out in the Signatory Agreement, and shall be deemed to be effectively served on such party if served by personal delivery on the day of delivery (including any courier service), if served by ordinary mail or post two (2) days after the date of pre-paid first class posting or mail, or if served by facsimile transmission on the date of confirmation of transmission.

SECTION 17. RULES AND REGULATIONS; APPLICABLE LAW. Carrier acknowledges that the respective systems of the Card Associations are governed by their respective Operating Regulations and that all transactions hereunder are subject to such Operating Regulations and Carrier is obligated to comply with the Operating Regulations. Carrier further acknowledges that Member and Servicer have entered into the Agreement in reliance upon the applicability of the Operating Regulations of applicable Card Associations to the transactions hereunder and Carrier’s performance thereunder. Carrier shall comply in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations.

SECTION 18. REIMBURSEMENT BY CARRIER.

18.1 Carrier will reimburse Member and Servicer for any fees, charges, fines, assessments, penalties, and Chargebacks that Member or Servicer may be required to pay a Card Association or may incur with regard to any Transaction(s) processed pursuant to the Agreement or arising out of any failure of Carrier to perform in compliance with applicable Operating Regulations, applicable laws and regulations, or the requirements of PCI or any act or omission by any third party service provider to Carrier or any other party to a contract with Carrier without additional fee, charge, fine, assessment or penalty assessed by Member and/or Servicer; provided , that , Carrier shall have no obligation for any such amount incurred as a result of Member or Servicer’s failure to comply with this Agreement, the Operating Regulations or applicable law, where such failure is not caused in any part by Carrier or its Agents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Carrier will reimburse Member and Servicer for Transactions required to be paid by Member or Servicer by virtue of applicable Operating Regulations as such Operating Regulations may be applied by the applicable Card Associations. Any losses suffered by Member, Servicer or any Association Obligor on account of delay by Member or Servicer in processing Chargebacks shall be reimbursed by Carrier with respect to Chargebacks processed by Member or Servicer subsequent to cessation or substantial curtailment of flight operations of Carrier.

18.2 Member and Servicer shall have the right to deduct, set off against, or recoup from the amount of any reimbursement hereunder from any payment otherwise due to Carrier under this Agreement. If Member or Servicer is unable to so collect such amount, Carrier shall pay Member or Servicer (in each case, for Member or Servicer or on behalf of any applicable Association Obligor), on demand, the full amount or any uncollected part thereof. Each Member or Servicer, at its option, may apply, set off against or recoup from the Deposit amount (if any)

 

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such amount necessary to satisfy Carrier’s obligations hereunder. In the case of any payment made to a third party for which Carrier reimbursed Member or Servicer, Carrier may choose to recover the amount involved or otherwise resolve the cause of the reimbursement in its sole discretion; provided , that , Member and Servicer shall have no obligation to recover such amount or take any other actions relating thereto. Without limiting the foregoing, Carrier acknowledges that Reserved Funds are funds provisionally credited to Member pursuant to the Operating Regulations, subject to Chargeback as provided therein, and that pursuant to the Exposure Protection Schedule such funds will not be credited (provisionally or otherwise) to Carrier but will be held by Member or Servicer subject to subsequent credit as provided in the Exposure Protection Schedule and are subject to Chargeback in accordance with the Operating Regulations as such Operating Regulations may be applied by the applicable Card Association.

SECTION 19. COST AND EXPENSES. Each party shall reimburse the other party for all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses of outside counsel to the other party and the allocated costs of in-house counsel to the other party, paid or incurred by the other party in connection with the enforcement of its rights hereunder. All costs and expenses to be paid by Carrier hereunder shall be payable on demand and are secured by the Deposit and all collateral of Member and Servicer hereunder. Member and Servicer, at its option, may deduct the amounts owed to it from any amount otherwise due Carrier from Member or Servicer or apply, set off against or recoup from the Deposit such amount necessary to satisfy Carrier’s obligations hereunder. This Section 19 shall survive termination of the Agreement.

SECTION 20. ASSISTANCE.

20.1 No Party to this Agreement shall unreasonably withhold any documentation required by another Party to the Agreement in connection with the defense of any claim asserted in connection with the Agreement.

20.2 Subject to compliance with any applicable data processing laws, Servicer may provide Cardholder’s name and address in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.1 for each Chargeback when it is included in the Cardholder’s documentation received by Member or Servicer.

SECTION 21. REPORTING. Until any obligation of Member and Servicer to perform hereunder shall have expired or been terminated and all obligations of Carrier to Member and Servicer hereunder shall have been satisfied, Carrier shall furnish to Servicer the following reports, notices and financial statements, which shall be in English and shall be stated in United States dollars unless an alternative currency is indicated in the Signatory Agreement that is part of the Agreement.

21.1 Within one hundred twenty (120) days after the end of each fiscal year of Carrier, the consolidated financial statements of Carrier and its subsidiaries, for the immediately preceding fiscal year, consisting of at least statements of income, cash flow and changes in stockholders’ equity, and a consolidated balance sheet as at the end of such year, setting forth in each case in comparative form corresponding figures from the previous annual audit and stating Carrier’s unrestricted cash (including cash equivalents) balance, certified without qualification by independent certified public accountants of recognized standing selected by Carrier and acceptable to Servicer.

 

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21.2 Within thirty (30) days after the end of each fiscal quarter, consolidated statements of income, cash flow and changes in stockholders’ equity for Carrier and its subsidiaries, if any, for such quarter and for the period from the beginning of such fiscal year to the end of such quarter, and a consolidated balance sheet of Carrier and its subsidiaries, if any, as at the end of such quarter, setting forth in comparative form figures for the corresponding period for the preceding fiscal year and stating Carrier’s unrestricted cash (including cash equivalents) balance, accompanied by consolidating statements for such period and a certificate signed by the chief financial officer of Carrier (a) stating that such financial statements present fairly the financial condition of Carrier and its subsidiaries and that the same have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and (b) certifying as to Carrier’s compliance with all statutes and regulations applicable to Carrier, respectively, except noncompliance that could not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or business operations of Carrier.

21.3 Within ten (10) days of an officer of Carrier becoming aware of any material default by Carrier under the Agreement, a notice from Carrier describing the nature thereof and what action Carrier proposes to take with respect thereto.

21.4 Within ten (10) days of an officer of Carrier becoming aware of the same, notice of any pending or threatened action, suit or proceeding at law or equity, or before or by any town, city, county, state, provincial or other governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, against Carrier or any of its property which, if determined adversely to Carrier could materially adversely affect the present or prospective financial condition of Carrier or affect its ability to perform hereunder.

21.5 Within ten (10) days after any (a) termination or suspension of any agreement that is relevant to Carrier’s performance under this Agreement, or any of Carrier’s rights or benefits thereunder, that Carrier has with any Relevant Authorities or a Billing Settlement Processor, (b) modification of any agreement that is relevant to Carrier’s performance under this Agreement, with any Relevant Authorities or a Billing Settlement Processor that could materially adversely affect the present or prospective financial condition of Carrier or impair its ability to perform hereunder or (c) receipt by Carrier of notice from any Relevant Authorities or a Billing Settlement Processor of such Relevant Authorities’ or Billing Settlement Processor’s intention to terminate, suspend or modify agreement with Carrier, a notice from Carrier of such termination, modification or receipt of notice and such information with respect to the same as Servicer may request. Such notice shall be provided whether Carrier is a party to an agreement with any Relevant Authorities or a Billing Settlement Processor on the Effective Date or thereafter becomes party to an agreement with any Relevant Authorities or a Billing Settlement Processor.

21.6 Immediately upon the occurrence of an Insolvency Event, Carrier shall include Servicer and Member on the list and matrix of creditors filed with any bankruptcy authority whether or not a claim may exist at the time of filing.

 

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21.7 Immediately upon the failure to pay, whether by acceleration or otherwise, any payment obligation of Carrier pursuant to any aircraft lease, notice of such failure and information concerning the amount of the obligation and the actual or likely consequences of such failure.

21.8 Within five (5) days after the merger or consolidation of Carrier, or entry by Carrier into any analogous reorganization or transaction, with any other corporation, company or other entity or the sale, transfer, lease or other conveyance of all or any substantial part of Carrier’s assets, notice of such event, including a description of the parties involved and the structure of the reorganization or transaction.

21.9 Immediately upon a responsible officer of Carrier becoming aware (or at the time a responsible officer of Carrier should have become aware) of any material adverse change in the condition or operations, financial or otherwise, of Carrier, notice of such material adverse change.

21.10 Such other information with respect to the financial condition and operations of Carrier as Servicer may reasonably request.

SECTION 22. GENERAL.

22.1 No failure or delay on the part of Member, any Servicer or Carrier in exercising any power or right under the Agreement shall operate as a waiver of such power or right.

22.2 Section headings are included herein for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of the Agreement for any other purpose.

22.3 Nothing in the Agreement or in the course of conduct between the parties shall be construed as creating a principal and agent partnership or joint venture relationship between the parties hereto.

SECTION 23. REMEDIES CUMULATIVE . All remedies, rights, powers, and privileges, either under the Agreement or by law or otherwise afforded to a Party, shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any other such remedies, rights, powers and privileges. Each Party may exercise all such remedies in any order of priority.

SECTION 24. CONFIDENTIALITY.

24.1 Carrier shall keep strictly confidential and shall not disclose to any third party the Agreement, the Operating Regulations and information about Member and Servicer and their respective operations, affairs and financial condition, not generally disclosed to the public or to trade and other creditors (“Member/Servicer Confidential Information”), which is furnished to Carrier pursuant to the provisions hereof is used only for the purposes of the Agreement and any other relationship between Member or Servicer and Carrier and shall not be divulged to any person other than Carrier, its affiliates and their respective officers, directors, employees, except (a) to their agents, consultants, attorneys and accountants in connection with the Agreement with a need to know and subject to confidentiality agreements no less protective than these

 

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confidentiality provisions, (b) for due diligence purposes in connection with significant transactions or dealings involving Carrier and which are outside the ordinary course of Carrier’s business, including investments, acquisitions or financing, to other potential parties to such dealings or transactions or their professional advisors, subject to confidentiality agreements no less protective than these confidentiality provisions and redaction of such information as Servicer may deem proprietary to either Servicer or Member, (c) in connection with the enforcement of the rights of Carrier hereunder or otherwise in connection with applicable litigation, and (d) as may otherwise be required by any court or law enforcement or regulatory authority having jurisdiction over Carrier or by any applicable law, rule, regulation or judicial process, the opinion of Carrier’s legal advisors concerning the making of such disclosure to be binding on the parties hereto; provided, that, in the event that Carrier determines that it is required to disclose any such information whether pursuant to a judicial order or to applicable law, Carrier agrees, to the extent legally permissible, to provide Member or Servicer within ten (10) days’ prior written notice (or such shorter prior notice as shall be reasonable and practicable in the circumstances) of such determination and the basis for such determination prior to making disclosure so that Member or Servicer may consider whether to seek an appropriate protective order or to waive compliance with the requirements of this Section 24. Carrier shall not incur any liability to Member or Servicer by reason of any disclosure permitted by this Section 24. Carrier agrees to use the same degree of care to prevent the unauthorized disclosure or use of the Member/Servicer Confidential Information as Carrier uses to protect its own confidential information, but in no event less than a reasonable standard of care.

24.2 Member and Servicer shall keep strictly confidential and shall not disclose to any third party the Agreement and information about Carrier and its operations, affairs and financial condition, not generally disclosed to the public or to trade and other creditors (“Carrier Confidential Information”), which is furnished to Member or Servicer pursuant to the provisions hereof is used only for the purposes of the Agreement and any other relationship between Member or Servicer and Carrier and shall not be divulged to any person other than Member or Servicer, their affiliates and their respective officers, directors, and employees, except (i) to their agents, consultants, attorneys and accountants in connection with the Agreement with a need to know and subject to confidentiality agreements no less protective than these confidentiality provisions, (ii) for due diligence purposes in connection with significant transactions or dealings involving Member or Servicer and which are outside the ordinary course of Member’s or Servicer’s business, including investments, acquisitions or financing, to other potential parties to such dealings or transactions or their professional advisors, subject to confidentiality agreements no less protective than these confidentiality provisions, (iii) in connection with the enforcement of the rights of Member or Servicer hereunder or otherwise in connection with applicable litigation, and (iv) as may otherwise be required by any court or law enforcement or regulatory authority having jurisdiction over Member or Servicer or by any applicable law, rule, regulation or judicial process, the opinion of legal advisors to Member or Servicer concerning the making of such disclosure to be binding on the parties hereto; provided, that in the event that Member or Servicer determines that it is required to disclose any such information whether pursuant to a judicial order or to applicable law, Member or Servicer, as applicable, to the extent legally permissible, agrees to provide Carrier with ten (10) days’ prior written notice (or such shorter prior notice as shall be reasonable and practicable in the circumstances) of such determination and the basis for such determination prior to making disclosure so that Carrier may consider

 

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whether to seek an appropriate protective order or to waive compliance with the requirements of this Section 24. Neither Member nor Servicer shall incur any liability to Carrier by reason of any disclosure permitted by this Section 24. Member and/or Servicer agrees to use the same degree of care to prevent the unauthorized disclosure or use of the Carrier Confidential Information as Member and/or Servicer uses to protect its own confidential information, but in no event less than a reasonable standard of care.

24.3 Carrier hereby authorizes Member to disclose to the Card Associations Carrier’s name and address and any and all other information as may be required pursuant to any Operating Regulations, and to list Carrier as one of its customers.

SECTION 25. FORCE MAJEURE.

25.1 Any delay in the performance by any party hereto of its obligations (except for payment of monies when due) shall be excused during the period and to the extent that such performance is rendered impossible or impracticable due to any one or more of the following: acts of God, fires or other casualty, flood or weather condition, earthquakes, acts of a public enemy, acts of war, terrorism, insurrection, riots or civil commotion, explosions, strikes, boycotts, unavailability of parts, equipment or materials through normal supply sources, the failure of any utility to supply its services for reasons beyond the control of the party whose performance is to be excused, or other cause or causes beyond such party’s reasonable control.

25.2 If any Party is affected by a force majeure event, it shall immediately notify in writing the other Parties of the nature and extent of the circumstances and the Parties shall discuss and agree on the action to be taken. Carrier has the right to terminate this Agreement in its sole discretion in the event Servicer or Member cannot process Transaction(s) within fifteen (15) calendar days of a force majeure event.

SECTION 26. ASSOCIATION OBLIGOR . Carrier acknowledges that Carrier may be obligated to an Association Obligor to the extent an Association Obligor has incurred liability to a Card Association either as a Direct Obligor or on account of payment of an Indirect Obligation. For the avoidance of doubt, it is understood and agreed that in the case of any such obligation, Carrier shall only be obligated to pay the obligation once, unless payment is made to an entity other than Member, Servicer, an Association Obligor, Card Association or other Secured Party, and the obligation to the Card Association is not extinguished or satisfied on account of such payment or otherwise. Member or Servicer shall act on behalf of an Association Obligor in such circumstances and Carrier may rely upon any actions taken or directions given by Member or Servicer as having been authorized by an Association Obligor.

SECTION 27. JUDGMENT CURRENCY . Carrier agrees that any judgment concerning this Agreement granted in favor of Member or Servicer shall be paid in the currency such judgment is rendered in (the “ Judgment Currency ”). If Carrier fails to pay a judgment as described in the preceding sentence, Carrier agrees to indemnify Member and Servicer against any loss incurred by Member or Servicer as a result of the rate of exchange at which any amount recovered against Carrier (by way of recoupment, setoff or otherwise) is converted to the Judgment Currency. The foregoing indemnity shall constitute a separate and independent

 

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obligation of Carrier and shall apply irrespective of any indulgence granted to Carrier from time to time and shall continue in full force and effect notwithstanding any such judgment or order as aforesaid. The term “rate of exchange” shall include any premiums and costs of exchange payable in connection with the purchase of, or conversion into, the relevant currency.

SECTION 28. WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY . To the extent that Carrier may be entitled, in any jurisdiction in which judicial proceedings may at any time be commenced with respect to this Agreement, to claim for itself or its revenues, assets or properties sovereign immunity from suit, from the jurisdiction of any court (including but not limited to any court of the United States of America or the State of New York), from attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution of a judgment or from execution of judgment to the extent that in any such jurisdiction there may be attributed such sovereign immunity (whether or not claimed), Carrier hereby irrevocably agrees not to claim and hereby irrevocably waives such sovereign immunity in respect of suit, jurisdiction of any court, attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution of judgment and execution of a judgment.

 

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Exhibit A

to Master Terms of Service

Payment Schedule

 

File Received by Member

or Servicer by 9:00 P.M.

(prevailing Central time, U.S.)

  

Day Funded (via wire)

Monday    Tuesday
Tuesday    Wednesday
Wednesday    Thursday
Thursday    Friday
Friday    Monday
Saturday    Tuesday
Sunday    Tuesday

Days that United States government offices and agencies are not open (weekends and federal holidays) will affect settlement times.

 

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FEE SCHEDULE

This schedule is the Fee Schedule to the Signatory Agreement dated as of June 1, 2010 (the “Agreement”) by and among Carrier, Servicer and Member. Carrier agrees to pay Servicer charges for transactions according to the following processing fee schedule.*****

Processing Fees:

*****

*****

*****

 

     *****    *****   
  *****    *****    *****   
  *****    *****    *****   
  *****    *****    *****   
  *****    *****    *****   
  *****    *****    *****   

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

 

 

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Exhibit 10.8

PAYMENT PROCESSING SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT

THIS PAYMENT PROCESSING SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of January 20, 2014 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Elavon, Inc. (“Elavon”) and Virgin America Inc. (“Client”). In the event of a conflict between the provisions set forth below and those contained in any Schedule, the provisions set forth below shall govern.

WHEREAS Client, U.S. Bank National Association (“U.S. Bank”), U.S. Bank National Association, acting through its Canadian branch (“U.S. Bank Canada”), Elavon Canada Company (“Elavon Canada”) and Elavon Financial Services Limited (“Elavon International” and together with U.S. Bank, U.S. Bank Canada and Elavon Canada, the “Processors”) are parties to those agreements identified on Exhibit A pursuant to which the Processors process certain payments made to Client using VISA and MasterCard credit and/or debit cards (the “Merchant Processing Agreements”);

WHEREAS, Elavon, a wholly-owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank, is a provider of electronic payment processing and related services including the services described below; and

WHEREAS Client wishes to engage Elavon to provide the Chargeback Management Services identified in Schedule 1 (all such services and any additional services added through the execution of a joinder, the “Services”)

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby covenant and agree to be bound as follows:

1. SERVICES .

A. Services . Elavon shall provide to Client the Services in accordance with the terms set forth herein and in the applicable Schedule. Elavon and Client may agree in writing from time to time to amend any of the Schedules. Additionally, Services may be added to this Agreement by the execution by Client and Elavon of a Joinder in the form of Exhibit B hereto.

B. Standards, Qualifications . All Services shall be provided in accordance with all applicable federal, state or local statutes, regulations, or ordinances, all applicable regulations of the Card Associations, including the PCI Data Security Standards, and the service level standards set forth in the applicable Schedule. Elavon shall ensure that all employees providing Services hereunder have received all necessary or appropriate training.

2. COMPENSATION . Elavon shall receive a fee for the provision of the Services in accordance with the amounts and schedule set forth in each Schedule for the Services. Client shall pay Elavon its fees for providing the Services at the times set forth in the applicable Schedules.

3. MERCHANT PROCESSING AGREEMENTS . Nothing herein shall affect the Client’s rights and obligations contained in the Merchant Processing Agreements or any other agreement or arrangement between or among Elavon, the Processors or their affiliates on the one hand, and Client or its affiliates on the other. Client acknowledges that pursuant to its rights under the Merchant Processing Agreements, the Processors have delegated certain responsibilities to Elavon, which will enable Elavon to perform the Services under this Agreement.

 

 

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4. TERM AND TERMINATION .

A. Term, Renewal . The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date, and shall continue until ***** after the Effective Date. ***** provided, however, that during such renewal period the Agreement may be terminated by a party by providing at least ninety (90) days prior written notice to the other party of its desire to terminate the Agreement.

B. Additional Termination Rights . Notwithstanding Section 4.A, either party may terminate this Agreement in the event of:

(1) a material breach by the other party, if the non-breaching party first shall give written notice to the breaching party identifying the breach and stating that the Agreement shall terminate unless the breach is cured within thirty (30) days of the notice; or

(2) the other party becomes bankrupt, seeks protection from its creditors, or invokes protection under any federal or state insolvency legislation, with such termination to be without prejudice to other recourse against such other party.

C. Termination Based Upon Certain Threatened Actions . Notwithstanding Section 4.A, either party may terminate this Agreement (or the provision of any single Service) at any time upon provision of written notice to the other party if *****

5. CONFIDENTIALITY . During the term of this Agreement, Elavon and Client may become privy to or aware of proprietary or confidential information of the other entities. Each entity (1) will maintain in confidence all such proprietary or confidential information, (2) will not disclose such information to any third parties, and particularly not to other existing or potential contractors or customers, except with the other entities’ consent or to the extent required by law, and (3) will not use the information for any other purposes other than those of this Agreement. Elavon agrees that all Cardholder Account Information (as defined in the Merchant Processing Agreements) will be treated as confidential and handled in accordance with the terms of the Merchant Processing Agreements as if Elavon was a party thereto.

6. MARKS . Elavon shall not use Client’s name or marks or refer to Client directly or indirectly in any media release, public announcement or public disclosure (other than in required regulatory filings) relating to this Agreement, without the written consent of Client prior to each such use or release.

7. INDEMNIFICATION .

A. Elavon Indemnity . Elavon shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Client and Client’s affiliates, and each of their officers, directors, employees and agents (collectively, the “Client Indemnified Parties”), from and against all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, deficiencies, penalties, taxes, levies, fines, judgments, settlements, expenses (including attorneys’ and accountants’ fees and disbursements) and costs arising from a claim, demand, proceeding, suit or action by a third party (“Third Party Claims”), incurred by or asserted against any of the Client Indemnified Parties to the extent such Third Party Claims relate to, arise out of or result from (i) Elavon’s failure to perform or improper performance under this Agreement; (ii) any actual or alleged infringement or misappropriation of any patent, trademark, publicity right, copyright, moral right, database right, domain name, trade secret or the like by any Services or any other information or items provided by Elavon pursuant to this Agreement; (iii) Elavon’s failure to comply with any laws in connection with the Services; or (iv) any claim of breach of cardholder data or other privacy breach (each claim under (iv) a “Data Breach Claim”) where the cause of action is based upon any Elavon Indemnified Parties’ (defined below) acts or omissions.

 

 

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B. Client Indemnity . Client shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Elavon, and Elavon’s affiliates, and each of their officers, directors, employees and agents (collectively, the “ Elavon Indemnified Parties ”), from and against all Third Party Claims incurred by or asserted against any of the Elavon Indemnified Parties to the extent such Third Party Claims relate to, arise out of or result from: (i) Client’s failure to perform or improper performance under this Agreement; (ii) Client’s failure to comply with any laws applicable to Client in its receipt of the Services under this Agreement and (iii) any Data Breach Claim where the cause of action is based upon any Indemnified Client Parties’ acts or omissions.

C . Indemnity Procedures . Promptly after a party seeking indemnification obtains knowledge of the existence or commencement of a Third Party Claim, the party to be indemnified will notify the other party of such Third Party Claim in writing; provided, however, that any failure to give such notice will not waive any rights of the indemnified party except to the extent that the rights of the indemnifying party are actually prejudiced thereby. The indemnified party will reasonably cooperate with the indemnifying party in the defense and settlement of such Third Party Claim. The indemnifying party may settle any Third Party Claim without the indemnified party’s written consent unless such settlement (a) does not include a release of all covered claims pending against the indemnified party; (b) contains an admission of liability or wrongdoing by the indemnified party; or (c) imposes any obligations upon the indemnified party other than an obligation to stop using any infringing items.

8. MISCELLANEOUS .

A. Notice . Any notice given hereunder shall be in writing, shall be delivered personally or mailed by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, with return receipt requested, and shall be addressed to the appropriate party at the following address:

If to Client:

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Blvd.

Burlingame, CA 94010

Attn: Chief Financial Officer

If to Elavon:

Elavon, Inc.

Two Concourse Parkway, Suite 800

Atlanta, GA 30328

Attention: General Counsel

or to such other address as may have been furnished by a party to the other party in writing, and any notice mailed as provided in this Section shall be deemed to have been given on the date of mailing.

 

 

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B. Independent Contractor . In the performance of the duties undertaken by Elavon hereunder, it is mutually understood and agreed that Elavon and the employees or agents of Elavon providing Services hereunder are independent contractors with respect to Client, and nothing in this Agreement is intended nor shall it be construed to create between Client, Elavon and/or their employees or agents an employer/employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, a principal/agent relationship, or any relationship other than that of independent entities contracting with each other solely for the purpose of carrying out the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

C. Successors and Assigns . This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties and their successor(s) or permitted assign(s). Neither party may assign this Agreement or any of its obligations or interest hereunder without the written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The foregoing notwithstanding, should either party assign this Agreement, with the other party’s consent, to a successor in interest, said successor entity shall agree in writing to assume and be bound by all of the terms and restrictions hereof without modification.

D. Entire Agreement . This Agreement, including any referenced Schedules and Exhibits hereto and those provisions of the Merchant Processing Agreements referenced in Section 3 hereof, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all proposals, oral and written, and all other communications between the parties, in relation to the subject matter of this Agreement.

E. Amendment . Except as otherwise provided herein, no amendment of this Agreement or any Exhibit hereto shall be effective until reduced to writing and executed by the parties hereto.

F. Governing Law . This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of New York.

G. Headings . The headings of each Section are inserted solely for purposes of convenience and shall not alter the meaning of the Agreement.

H. Authority . Both Parties represent and warrant that each is authorized to execute this Agreement.

I . Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which counterparts of this Agreement, when taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.

J. Audit and Other Reports . Client and/or its duly authorized representatives shall have the right no more than one time in any calendar year, upon thirty (30) days advance written notice, during normal business hours, to review and inspect relevant records of Services provided to Client to such extent as shall be reasonably necessary to verify Elavon’s compliance with the terms of this Agreement including the accuracy of Elavon’s charges to Client. Such review and inspection shall be at the Client’s sole cost and expense. Should any such inspection reveal Client was overcharged or that it overpaid any amount under the Agreement, Elavon shall immediately refund and remit such overcharge and/or overpayment to Client. Elavon shall exert its best efforts to correct all material problems disclosed by any such audit.

 

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this Agreement in duplicate as of the date first stated above.

 

ELAVON, INC.   VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/ John R. Follert

  By:  

/s/ Peter D. Hunt

Title:   Head of Airline Acquiring, SVP   Title:   SVP & Chief Financial Officer
Date:   January 20, 2014   Date:   January 7, 2013

 

 

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SCHEDULE 1

CHARGEBACK MANAGEMENT SERVICES

1. Services Statement . Elavon shall make reasonable efforts to defend and re-present all incoming Visa and MasterCard chargebacks (“Chargeback Services Program” or “Program”) on behalf of Client in accordance with the Services Overview set forth below. Elavon will follow and comply with all applicable Visa and MasterCard operating guidelines, regulations and standards. If Elavon is unable to successfully defend and re-present a chargeback on behalf of Client, Elavon will provide Client with the originating Card Association chargeback advice and corresponding financial debit in a mutually agreeable manner no later than 15 days after original receipt of the chargeback advice and debit through the respective Card Association.

2. Reporting . Elavon shall implement financial and managerial/billing reporting to support the Chargeback Service Program. Reporting will be designed, implemented and delivered in a mutually agreeable manner. Parties may alter reporting from time-to-time with mutual consent.

3. Services Overview . Elavon shall, in its sole reasonable discretion:

 

  i) Implement the Program within Elavon’s chargeback managed services operations team;

 

  ii) Equip the Program with team members and technology optimally positioned to support Client’s industry sector and unique requirements;

 

  iii) Deliver the Program in a manner that improves re-presentment success rates and reduces chargeback-related losses;

 

  iv) Provide Client’s management team with reporting and analysis that supports financial and managerial control, reconciliation and performance measurement objectives as communicated to Elavon;

 

  v) Optimize the Program over time with additional technology; automation and chargeback type support as appropriate. Parties may extend or enhance program services from time-to-time by mutual agreement;

 

  vi) Establish ARC Debit Memo Servicing Program within Elavon’s chargeback managed service operations team.

4. Client responsibilities : Provide Elavon access to ticketing and other agreed internal administration systems to support Elavon’s provision of the Program. The parties may alter or enhance system access and processes to support the Program from time to time by mutual agreement. Client shall configure the access rights for Elavon chargeback services team to Client’s ticketing and other systems to permit chargeback resolution and re-presentment processes to take place. Client shall ensure its systems are consistently available to Elavon employees and agents supporting the Program. Client shall also ensure its system access rights are defined in a manner to permit access to travel data for all card products (e.g. Visa and MasterCard) supported in the Program.

 

 

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5. Compensation for Services . Elavon shall assess ***** fee calculated as ***** The fee will ***** Client shall not be responsible for any transfer of funds from Processors to Elavon with respect to Elavon’s fees due under this Schedule.

 

  *****
  *****      *****
  *****     
  *****     
  *****      *****
  *****     
  *****      *****
  *****      *****
  *****      *****

 

 

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EXHIBIT A

MERCHANT PROCESSING AGREEMENTS

1. Signatory Agreement (U.S. Visa and MasterCard transactions) dated as of November 5, 2009 between Virgin America Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association (as amended and supplemented from time to time) (the “U.S. Agreement”).

2. Signatory Agreement (Canadian VISA Transactions) dated as of June 1, 2010 between Virgin America, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, acting through its Canadian branch (as amended and supplemented from time to time (the “VISA Canada Agreement”).

3. Signatory Agreement (Canadian MasterCard Transactions) dated as of June 1, 2010 between Virgin America, Inc. and Elavon Canada Company (as amended and supplemented from time to time (the “MasterCard Canada Agreement”).

4. Signatory Agreement (International Transactions) dated as of August 14, 2012 between Virgin America, Inc. and Elavon Financial Services Limited (as amended and supplemented from time to time (the “International Agreement”).

 

 

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EXHIBIT B

JOINDER TO PAYMENT PROCESSING SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT

Reference is hereby made to that certain Payment Processing Support Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) entered into as of [            ] [    ], 20        , by and between Elavon, Inc. (“Elavon”) and Virgin America Inc. (“Client”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Agreement.

Client and Elavon hereby agree that the Agreement shall be amended to add the additional services of [            ] (the “[            ] Services”) identified in Schedule 1 [and 2] to this Joinder to the Agreement and the Agreement shall be deemed amended so as to include such additional services within the definition of “Services” as if such services were originally identified in the Agreement. The delivery of [            ] Services shall commence on the Commencement Date (defined below).

For the avoidance of doubt, any references in this Joinder to a Schedule shall be deemed a reference to the Schedule attached hereto and not to any Schedule attached to the Agreement or any other Joinder. Other than through the addition of services, this Joinder does not otherwise modify or amend the Agreement or any Merchant Processing Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this Joinder in duplicate as of [            ] [    ], 201     (the “Commencement Date”).

 

ELAVON, INC.   VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

 

  By:  

 

   
Title:  

 

  Title:  

 

   
Date:                          Date:                       

 

 

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Exhibit 10.15

AIRBUS

A320 AIRCRAFT

P U R C H A S E  A G R E E M E N T

B E T W E E N

A I R B U S  S.A.S.

as Seller

A N D

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.

as Buyer

 

Reference:    CT1005288_PA_VRD_A320 EXECUTION

 

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C O N T E N T S

 

0 -  

DEFINITIONS

     2   
1 -  

SALE AND PURCHASE

     9   
2 -  

SPECIFICATION

     10   
3 -  

PRICE

     12   
4 -  

PRICE REVISION

     15   
5 -  

PAYMENT TERMS

     16   
6 -  

MANUFACTURE PROCEDURE - INSPECTION

     20   
7 -  

CERTIFICATION

     21   
8 -  

TECHNICAL ACCEPTANCE

     23   
9 -  

DELIVERY

     25   
10 -  

EXCUSABLE DELAY AND TOTAL LOSS

     27   
11 -  

INEXCUSABLE DELAY

     30   
12 -  

WARRANTIES AND SERVICE LIFE POLICY

     31   
13 -  

PATENT AND COPYRIGHT INDEMNITY

     45   
14 -  

TECHNICAL DATA AND SOFTWARE SERVICES

     47   
15 -  

SELLER REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES

     54   
16 -  

TRAINING SUPPORT AND SERVICES

     57   
17 -  

EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER PRODUCT SUPPORT

     67   
18 -  

BUYER FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

     68   
19 -  

INDEMNITIES AND INSURANCE

     73   
20 -  

TERMINATION

     75   
21 -  

ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS

     77   
22 -  

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

     79   

 

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C O N T E N T S

 

EXHIBITS    TITLES
Exhibit A-1    STANDARD SPECIFICATION
            APPENDIX 1    GROUP 1 A320 AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION CHANGE NOTICES
            APPENDIX 2    GROUP 2 A320 AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION CHANGE NOTICES
Exhibit B-1    FORM OF SPECIFICATION CHANGE NOTICE
Exhibit B-2    FORM OF MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATION CHANGE NOTICE
Exhibit C    PART 1 SELLER PRICE REVISION FORMULA
   PART 2 CFM INTERNATIONAL PRICE REVISION FORMULA CPI 148.84
   PART 3 INTERNATIONAL AERO ENGINES PRICE REVISION FORMULA
   PART 4 CFM INTERNATIONAL PRICE REVISION FORMULA CPI 186.92
   PART 5 PRATT AND WHITNEY PRICE REVISION FORMULA
Exhibit D    FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE
Exhibit E    FORM OF BILL OF SALE
Exhibit F    SERVICE LIFE POLICY – LIST OF ITEMS
Exhibit G    TECHNICAL DATA INDEX
Exhibit H    MATERIAL SUPPLY AND SERVICES

 

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A320 AIRCRAFT PURCHASE AGREEMENT

This A320 Aircraft Purchase Agreement (“ Agreement ”) is made December 29, 2010

BETWEEN :

AIRBUS S.A.S ., a société par actions simplifiée , created and existing under French law having its registered office at 1 Rond-Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac-Cedex, France and registered with the Toulouse Registre du Commerce under number RCS Toulouse 383 474 814 (the “ Seller ”),

and

VIRGIN AMERICA INC. , a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, United States of America, having its principal corporate offices located at 555 Airport Boulevard, Burlingame, California 94010, United States of America (the “ Buyer ”).

WHEREAS subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Seller desires to sell the Aircraft to the Buyer and the Buyer desires to purchase the Aircraft from the Seller.

 

CT1005288_PA_VRD_A320 EXECUTION    Page 1/7

 

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NOW THEREFORE IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

 

0 - DEFINITIONS

For all purposes of this Agreement (defined below), except as otherwise expressly provided, the following terms will have the following meanings:

A320 Aircraft - any or all of the sixty (60) firm A320 aircraft for which the delivery schedule is set forth in Clause 9.1 as of the date hereof to be sold by the Seller and purchased by the Buyer pursuant to this Agreement, including the A320 Airframe and all components, equipment, parts and accessories installed in or on such aircraft and the A320 Propulsion System, as applicable, installed thereon upon delivery.

A320 Airframe - any A320 Aircraft, excluding the A320 Propulsion System therefor.

A320 Propulsion System - either or both, as the context requires, of the Group 1 A320 Aircraft Propulsion System and the Group 2 A320 Aircraft Propulsion System.

A320 Specification - either (a) the A320 Standard Specification if no SCNs are applicable or (b) if SCNs are issued or deemed issued, the A320 Standard Specification as amended by all applicable SCNs.

A320 Standard Specification - the A320 standard specification document number *****, which includes a ***** a copy of which is annexed hereto as Exhibit A-1.

AACS - Airbus Americas Customer Services, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of Delaware, having its registered office located at 198 Van Buren Street, Suite 300, Herndon, VA 20170, or any successor thereto.

Affiliate - with respect to any person or entity, any other person or entity directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with such person or entity.

Agreement - this Airbus A320 aircraft purchase agreement, including all exhibits and appendixes attached hereto, as the same may be amended or modified and in effect from time to time.

AirbusWorld - as defined in Clause 14.10.1.

Aircraft - the A320 Aircraft.

Aircraft Training Services - all flight support services including but not limited to any and all training courses, flight training, flight assistance, line training, line assistance and more generally all flights of any kind performed by the Seller, its agents, employees or subcontractors, and maintenance support, maintenance training (including Practical Training), training support of any kind performed on aircraft and provided to the Buyer pursuant to this Agreement.

Airframe - the A320 Airframe.

AirN@v Family - as defined in Clause 14.9.1.

Approved BFE Supplier - as defined in Clause 18.1.2.

 

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AOG - as defined in Clause 15.1.4.

ATA Specification - recommended specifications developed by the Air Transport Association of America reflecting consensus in the commercial aviation industry on accepted means of communicating information, conducting business, performing operations and adhering to accepted practices.

Attestation - as defined in Clause 16.3.3.

Aviation Authority - when used with respect to any jurisdiction, the government entity that, under the laws of such jurisdiction, has control over civil aviation or the registration, airworthiness or operation of civil aircraft in such jurisdiction.

Balance of the Final Price - as defined in Clause 5.4.

Base Flight Training - as defined in Clause 16.6.2.1.

Base Period - as defined in Clause 3.1.1.3.

Base Price - for any Aircraft, Airframe, SCNs or Propulsion System, as defined in Clause 3.1.

BFE Data - as defined in Clause 14.3.2.1.

BFE Engineering Definition - as defined in Clause 18.1.3.

BFE Supplier - as defined in Clause 18.1.1.

Bill of Sale - as defined in Clause 9.2.2.

Business Day - with respect to any action to be taken hereunder, a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day designated as a holiday in the jurisdiction in which such action is required to be taken.

Buyer Furnished Equipment or BFE - as defined in Clause 18.1.1.

Buyer’s Inspector(s) - as defined in Clause 6.2.1.

CDF Date - as defined in Clause 2.4.2.

CDR - as defined in Clause 18.1.5(iii)(b).

Certificate - as defined in Clause 16.3.3.

Certificate of Acceptance - as defined in Clause 8.3.

Change in Law - as defined in Clause 7.3.1.

COC Data - as defined in Clause 14.8.

 

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Confidential Information - as defined in Clause 22.11.

Contractual Definition Freeze or CDF - as defined in Clause 2.4.2.

Customization Milestones Chart - as defined in Clause 2.4.1.

DDU - is the term Delivery Duty Unpaid as defined by publication n° 560 of the International Chamber of Commerce, published in January 2000.

Declaration of Design and Performance or DDP - the documentation provided by an equipment manufacturer guaranteeing that the corresponding equipment meets the requirements of the Specification, the interface documentation and all the relevant certification requirements.

Delivery - with respect to any Aircraft, the transfer of title to such Aircraft from the Seller to the Buyer in accordance with Clause 9.

Delivery Date - the date on which Delivery occurs.

Delivery Location - *****

Delivery Period - as defined in Clause 11.1.

Development Changes - as defined in Clause 2.2.2.

EASA - the European Aviation Safety Agency or any successor thereto.

End-User License Agreement for Airbus Software - as defined in Clause 14.9.4.

Excusable Delay - as defined in Clause 10.1.

Export Certificate of Airworthiness - an export certificate of airworthiness issued by the Aviation Authority of the Delivery Location.

FAA - the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, or any successor thereto.

FAI - as defined in Clause 18.1.5(iv).

Failure - as defined in Clause 12.2.1(ii).

Final Price - as defined in Clause 3.2.

First Quarter or 1Q - means the months of January, February and March.

Fleet Serial Numbers - as defined in Clause 14.2.1.

Fourth Quarter or 4Q - means the months of October, November and December.

Goods and Services - any goods, excluding Aircraft, and services that may be purchased by the Buyer from the Seller or its designee.

 

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Group 1 A320 Aircraft - the A320 Aircraft set forth in Clause 9.1(i) as of the date hereof.

Group 2 A320 Aircraft - the A320 Aircraft set forth in Clause 9.1(ii) as of the date hereof.

Group 1 A320 Aircraft Propulsion System - as defined in Clause 2.3.1.

Group 2 A320 Aircraft Propulsion System - as defined in Clause 2.3.2.

GTC - as defined in Clause 14.10.3.

Indemnitee - as defined in Clause 19.3.

Indemnitor - as defined in Clause 19.3.

Inexcusable Delay - as defined in Clause 11.1.

Inhouse Warranty - as defined in Clause 12.1.7.1.

Inhouse Warranty Labor Rate - as defined in Clause 12.1.7.5(ii).

Inspection - as defined in Clause 6.2.1.

Instructor(s) - as defined in Clause 16.3.3.

Interface Problem - as defined in Clause 12.4.1.

Item - as defined in Clause 12.2.1(i).

LIBOR - means, for any period, the rate per annum equal to the quotation that appears on the LIBOR01 page of the Reuters screen (or such other page as may replace the LIBOR01 page) or if such service is not available, the British Bankers’ Association LIBOR rates on Bloomberg (or such other service or services as may be nominated by the British Bankers’ Association for the purpose of displaying London interbank offered rates for U.S. dollar deposits) as of 11:00 a.m., London time, *****

Losses - as defined in Clause 19.1.

Major BFE - as defined in Clause 18.1.5(iii).

Manufacture Facilities - means the various manufacture facilities of the Seller, its Affiliates or any subcontractor, where the Airframe or its parts are manufactured or assembled.

Manufacturer Specification Change Notice or MSCN - as defined in Clause 2.2.2.1.

Option Catalogs - as defined in Clause 2.4.1.

Other Agreement - as defined in Clause 5.12.1.

 

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Other Indebtedness - as defined in Clause 20.5(iv).

Paris Convention - as defined in Clause 13.1.1(ii)(b).

PDR - as defined in Clause 18.1.5(iii)(a).

PEP - as defined in Clause 14.13.1.

Practical Training - as defined in Clause 16.8.2.

Predelivery Payment - any of the payments determined in accordance with Clause 5.3.

Predelivery Payment Reference Price - as defined in Clause 5.3.2.

Propulsion System - the A320 Propulsion System.

Propulsion System Manufacturer - means the manufacturer of the Propulsion System as set out in Clause 2.3.

Propulsion System Price Revision Formula - the applicable Propulsion System price revision formula set forth in Part 2, 3, 4 or 5 of Exhibit C.

Quarter - means any or all of the First Quarter, Second Quarter, Third Quarter and Fourth Quarter.

Ready for Delivery - with respect to any Aircraft, when (i) the Technical Acceptance Process has been successfully completed for such Aircraft and (ii) it is eligible to receive an Export Certificate of Airworthiness.

Relevant Amounts - as defined in Clause 5.12.1(ii).

Revision Service Period - as defined in Clause 14.5.

Scheduled Delivery Month - as defined in Clause 9.1.

Scheduled Delivery Quarter - as defined in Clause 9.1.

SEC - as defined in Clause 20.5(i).

Second Quarter or 2Q - means the months of April, May and June.

Seller Price Revision Formula - the Seller price revision formula set forth in Part 1 of Exhibit C.

Seller Representative - as defined in Clause 15.1.1.

Seller’s Customer Services Catalog - as defined in Clause 16.3.1.

Seller’s Training Center(s) - as defined in Clause 16.2.1.

 

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Service Life Policy - as defined in Clause 12.2.

SI - as defined in Clause 18.1.5(v).

Software Services - as defined in Clause 14.1.

Specification - the A320 Specification.

Specification Change Notice or SCN - as defined in Clause 2.2.1.

Standard Specification - the A320 Standard Specification.

Successor - as defined in Clause 21.4.

Supplier - as defined in Clause 12.3.1.1.

Supplier Part - as defined in Clause 12.3.1.2.

Supplier Product Support Agreements - as defined in Clause 12.3.1.3.

Taxes - as defined in Clause 5.5.

Technical Acceptance Flight - as defined in Clause 8.1.2(iv).

Technical Acceptance Process - as defined in Clause 8.1.1.

Technical Data - as defined in Clause 14.1.

Termination - as defined in Clause 20.2.1(i)(d).

Termination Event - as defined in Clause 20.1.

Third Party - as defined in Clause 14.15.2.

Third Party Entity - as defined in Clause 12.8.

Third Quarter or 3Q - means the months of July, August and September.

Total Loss - as defined in Clause 10.4.

Training Conference - as defined in Clause 16.1.3.

Type Certificate - as defined in Clause 7.1.

VAT - as defined in Clause 5.5.1.

Warranted Part - as defined in Clause 12.1.1.1.

Warranty Claim - as defined in Clause 12.1.5.

 

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Warranty Period - as defined in Clause 12.1.3.

The definition of a singular in this Clause 0 will apply to the plural of the same word.

Except where otherwise indicated, references in this Agreement to an exhibit, schedule, article, section, subsection or clause refer to the appropriate exhibit or schedule to, or article, section, subsection or clause in this Agreement.

Each agreement defined in this Clause 0 will include all appendixes, exhibits and schedules thereto. If the prior written consent of any person is required hereunder for an amendment, restatement, supplement or other modification to any such agreement and the consent of each such person is obtained, references in this Agreement to such agreement shall be to such agreement as so amended, restated, supplemented or modified.

References in this Agreement to any statute will be to such statute as amended or modified and in effect at the time any such reference is operative.

The term “including” when used in this Agreement means “including without limitation” except when used in the computation of time periods.

Technical and trade terms not otherwise defined herein will have the meanings assigned to them as generally accepted in the aircraft manufacturing industry.

 

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1 - SALE AND PURCHASE

The Seller will sell and deliver to the Buyer, and the Buyer will purchase and take delivery of the Aircraft from the Seller, subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement.

 

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2 - SPECIFICATION

 

2.1 Aircraft Specification

The A320 Aircraft will be manufactured in accordance with the A320 Standard Specification, as modified or varied prior to the date of this Agreement by the Specification Change Notices listed in Appendix 1 to Exhibit A-1 in respect of the Group 1 A320 Aircraft and Appendix 2 to Exhibit A-1 in respect of the Group 2 A320 Aircraft.

 

2.2 Specification Amendment

The parties understand and agree that the Specification may be further amended following signature of this Agreement in accordance with the terms of this Clause 2.

 

2.2.1 Specification Change Notice

The Specification may be amended by written agreement between the parties in a notice, substantially in the form set out in Exhibit B-1 (each, a “ Specification Change Notice ” or “ SCN ”) and will set out the SCN’s Aircraft embodiment rank and will also set forth, in detail, the particular change to be made to the Specification and the effect, if any, of such change on design, performance, weight, Delivery Date of the Aircraft affected thereby and on the text of the Specification. An SCN may result in an adjustment of the Base Price of the Aircraft, which adjustment, if any, will be specified in the SCN.

 

2.2.2 Development Changes

The Specification may also be amended to incorporate changes deemed necessary by the Seller to improve the Aircraft, prevent delay or ensure compliance with this Agreement (“ Development Changes ”), as set forth in this Clause 2.

 

2.2.2.1 Manufacturer Specification Changes Notices

The Specification may be amended by the Seller through a Manufacturer Specification Change Notice (“ MSCN ”), which will be substantially in the form set out in Exhibit B-2 hereto and will set out the MSCN’s Aircraft embodiment rank as well as, in detail, the particular change to be made to the Specification and the effect, if any, of such change on performance, weight, Base Price of the Aircraft, Delivery Date of the Aircraft affected thereby and interchangeability or replaceability requirements under the Specification.

*****

 

2.2.2.2 If the Seller revises the Specification to incorporate Development Changes which have no adverse effect on any of the elements identified in Clause 2.2.2.1, such Development Change will be performed by the Seller without the Buyer’s consent.

In such cases, the Seller will provide to the Buyer the details of all changes in an adapted format and on a regular basis.

 

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2.3 Propulsion System

 

2.3.1 In respect of the Group 1 A320 Aircraft, each Airframe will be equipped with a set of two (2) CFM International CFM56-5B4/3 engines or International Aero Engines V2527-A5 engines (such set, upon selection, a “ Group 1 A320 Aircraft Propulsion System ”).

The Buyer shall notify the Seller of its choice of A320 Propulsion System for the Group 1 A320 Aircraft by the date of this Agreement.

 

2.3.2 In respect of the Group 2 A320 Aircraft, each Airframe will be equipped with a set of two (2) CFM International LEAP-X engines or Pratt and Whitney PW1100G engines (such set, upon selection, a “ Group 2 A320 Aircraft Propulsion System ”).

The Buyer shall notify the Seller of its choice of A320 Propulsion System for the Group 2 A320 Aircraft by the date of this Agreement.

 

2.4 Milestones

 

2.4.1 Customization Milestones Chart

Within a reasonable period following signature of this Agreement, the Seller will provide the Buyer with a customization milestones chart (the “ Customization Milestones Chart ”), setting out how far in advance of the Scheduled Delivery Month of the Aircraft an SCN must be executed in order to integrate into the Specification any items requested by the Buyer from the Seller’s catalogues of Specification change options (the “ Option Catalogs ”).

 

2.4.2 Contractual Definition Freeze

The Customization Milestone Chart will in particular specify the date(s) by which the contractual definition of the Aircraft must be finalized and all SCNs need to have been executed by the Buyer (the “ Contractual Definition Freeze ” or “ CDF ”) in order to enable their incorporation into the manufacturing of the Aircraft and Delivery of the Aircraft in the Scheduled Delivery Month. Each such date will be referred to as a “ CDF Date ”.

 

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3 - PRICE

 

3.1 Base Price of the Aircraft

The Base Price of the Aircraft is the sum of:

 

  (i) the Base Price of the Airframe and

 

  (ii) the Base Price of the Propulsion System.

 

3.1.1 Base Price of the Airframe

 

3.1.1.1 In respect of the Group 1 A320 Aircraft, the Base Price of the A320 Airframe is the sum of the following base prices:

 

  (i) the base price of the A320 Airframe as defined in the A320 Standard Specification (excluding Buyer Furnished Equipment), including nacelles and thrust reversers, is:

*****

 

  (ii) the sum of the Base Prices of any and all SCNs set forth in Appendix 1 to Exhibit A-1, at delivery conditions prevailing in *****, is:

*****    *****

 

3.1.1.2 In respect of the Group 2 A320 Aircraft, the Base Price of the A320 Airframe is the sum of the following base prices:

 

  (i) the base price of the A320 Airframe as defined in the A320 Standard Specification (excluding Buyer Furnished Equipment), including nacelles and thrust reversers, is:

              *****

 

  (ii) (a) the sum of the Base Prices of any and all SCNs set forth in Appendix 2 to Exhibit A-1 for Group 2 A320 Aircraft equipped with CFM International LEAP-X engines, at delivery conditions prevailing in *****, is:

*****

                                           *****

or                  

(b) the sum of the Base Prices of any and all SCNs set forth in Appendix 2 to Exhibit A-1 for Group 2 A320 Aircraft equipped with Pratt and Whitney PW1100G engines, at delivery conditions prevailing in *****, is:

*****                  

                    *****

 

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3.1.1.3 The Base Price of the A320 Airframe has been established in accordance with the average economic conditions prevailing in ***** and corresponding to a theoretical delivery in ***** (the “ Base Period ”).

 

3.1.2 Base Price of the A320 Propulsion System

 

3.1.2.1 The Base Price of a set of two (2) CFM International CFM56-5B4/3 model engines is:

*****

Said Base Price has been established in accordance with the delivery conditions prevailing in ***** and has been calculated from the reference price indicated by CFM International and set forth in Part 2 of Exhibit C.

 

3.1.2.2 The Base Price of a set of two (2) International Aero Engines V2527-A5 model engines is:

*****

Said Base Price has been established in accordance with the delivery conditions prevailing in ***** and has been calculated from the reference price indicated by International Aero Engines and set forth in Part 3 of Exhibit C.

 

3.1.2.3 The Base Price of a set of two (2) CFM International LEAP-X engines is:

*****

Said Base Price has been established in accordance with the delivery conditions prevailing in ***** and has been calculated from the reference price indicated by CFM International and set forth in Part 4 of Exhibit C.

 

3.1.2.4 The Base Price of a set of two (2) Pratt and Whitney PW1100G engines is:

*****

Said Base Price has been established in accordance with the Delivery conditions prevailing in ***** and has been calculated from the reference price indicated by Pratt and Whitney and set forth in Part 5 of Exhibit C.

 

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3.2 Final Price of the Aircraft

The “ Final Price ” of each Aircraft will be the sum of:

 

  (i) the Base Price of the Airframe, as adjusted to the applicable Delivery Date of such Aircraft in accordance with Clause 4.1;

 

  (ii) the aggregate of all increases or decreases to the Base Price of the Airframe as agreed in any Specification Change Notice or part thereof applicable to the Airframe subsequent to the date of this Agreement as adjusted to the Delivery Date of such Aircraft in accordance with Clause 4.1;

 

  (iii) the Propulsion System Reference Price as adjusted to the Delivery Date of in accordance with Clause 4.2;

 

  (iv) the aggregate of all increases or decreases to the Propulsion System Reference Price as agreed in any Specification Change Notice or part thereof applicable to the Propulsion System subsequent to the date of this Agreement as adjusted to the Delivery Date in accordance with Clause 4.2;

 

  (v) any other amount resulting from any other provisions of this Agreement and/or any other written agreement between the Buyer and the Seller relating to the Aircraft.

 

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4 - PRICE REVISION

 

4.1 Seller Price Revision Formula

The Base Prices of the Airframe and of the SCNs relating to the Airframe are subject to revision up to and including the Delivery Date in accordance with the Seller Price Revision Formula.

 

4.2 Propulsion System Price Revision

 

4.2.1 The Propulsion System Reference Price and SCNs relating to the Propulsion System are subject to revision up to and including the Delivery Date in accordance with the Propulsion System Price Revision Formula.

 

4.2.2 The Reference Price of the Propulsion System, the prices of the related equipment and the Propulsion System Price Revision Formula are based on information received from the Propulsions Systems Manufacturer and are subject to amendment by the Propulsion System Manufacturer at any time prior to Delivery. If the Propulsion System Manufacturer makes any such amendment, the amendment will be deemed to be incorporated into this Agreement and the Reference Price of the Propulsion System, the prices of the related equipment and the Propulsion System Price Revision Formula will be adjusted accordingly. The Seller agrees to notify the Buyer as soon as the Seller receives notice of any such amendment from the Propulsion System Manufacturer.

 

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5 - PAYMENT TERMS

 

5.1 Seller’s Account

The Buyer will pay the Predelivery Payments, the Balance of the Final Price and any other amount due hereunder in immediately available funds in United States dollars to:

Beneficiary Name: AIRBUS

Account Identification:    *****

with:

*****

SWIFT: *****

ABA: *****

*****

or to such other account as may be designated by the Seller.

 

5.2 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

 

5.3 Predelivery Payments

 

5.3.1 Predelivery Payments are ***** and will be paid by the Buyer to the Seller for the Aircraft.

 

5.3.2 The Predelivery Payment Reference Price for an Aircraft to be delivered ***** is determined in accordance with the following formula:

*****

 

5.3.3 Predelivery Payments will be paid according to the following schedule:

 

Payment Date

       

*****Predelivery
Payment

Reference Price

 

1 st  Payment

   *****      *****   
   *****   

2 nd  Payment

   *****      *****   

3 rd  Payment

   *****      *****   

4 th  Payment

   *****      *****   

5 th  Payment

   *****      *****   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL PAYMENT PRIOR TO DELIVERY

     *****   

 

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In the event of the above schedule resulting in any Predelivery Payment falling due prior to the date of signature of the Agreement, such Predelivery Payments shall be made upon signature of this Agreement.

 

5.3.4 ***** The Seller will be under no obligation to segregate any Predelivery Payment, or any amount equal thereto, from the Seller’s funds generally.

 

5.3.5 *****

*****

*****

 

5.4 Payment of Balance of the Final Price of the Aircraft

Before the Delivery Date or concurrent with the Delivery of each Aircraft, the Buyer will pay to the Seller the Final Price of such Aircraft less the amount of Predelivery Payments received for such Aircraft by the Seller (the “ Balance of the Final Price ”).

The Seller’s receipt of the full amount of all Predelivery Payments and of the Balance of the Final Price of the Aircraft, and any amounts due under Clause 5.8, are a condition precedent to the Seller’s obligation to deliver such Aircraft to the Buyer.

 

5.5 Taxes

 

5.5.1 The amounts stated in this Agreement to be payable by *****.

 

5.5.2 *****will pay all other Taxes*****

 

5.5.3 *****will pay all Taxes not assumed by *****

“Taxes” means any present or future tax, stamp or other taxes, levies, imposts, duties, charges, fees, deductions or withholdings, now or hereafter imposed, levied, collected, withheld or assessed by any governmental authority or any political subdivision or taxing authority thereof or therein.

 

5.6 Application of Payments

Notwithstanding any other rights the Seller may have at contract or at law, the Buyer and the Seller hereby agree that should any amount*****become due and payable by the Buyer or its Affiliates, and not be paid *****

 

5.7 Setoff Payments

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Seller may set-off any matured obligation owed by the Buyer or any of its Affiliates to the Seller or any of its Affiliates*****

 

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5.8 Overdue Payments

 

5.8.1 If any payment due to the Seller is not received by the Seller *****

 

5.8.2 If any Predelivery Payment is not received by *****

 

5.9 Proprietary Interest

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Buyer will not, by virtue of anything contained in this Agreement (including, without limitation, any Commitment Fee or Predelivery Payments hereunder, or any designation or identification by the Seller of a particular aircraft as an Aircraft to which any of the provisions of this Agreement refers) acquire any proprietary, insurable or other interest whatsoever in any Aircraft before Delivery of and payment for such Aircraft, as provided in this Agreement.

 

5.10 Payment in Full

The Buyer’s obligation to make payments to the Seller hereunder will not be affected by and will be determined without regard to any setoff, counterclaim, recoupment, defense or other right that the Buyer may have against the Seller or any other person and all such payments will be made without deduction or withholding of any kind. The Buyer will ensure that the sums received by the Seller under this Agreement will be equal to the full amounts expressed to be due to the Seller hereunder, without deduction or withholding on account of and free from any and all taxes, levies, imposts, duties or charges of whatever nature, except that if the Buyer is compelled by law to make any such deduction or withholding the Buyer will pay such additional amounts to the Seller as may be necessary so that the net amount received by the Seller after such deduction or withholding will equal the amounts that would have been received in the absence of such deduction or withholding.

 

5.11 Other Charges

Unless expressly stipulated otherwise, any charges due under this Agreement other than those set out in Clauses 5.2, 5.3 and 5.8 will be paid by the Buyer at the same time as payment of the Balance of the Final Price or, if invoiced, within ***** after the invoice date.

 

5.12 Cross-Collateralisation

 

5.12.1 The Buyer hereby agrees that, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement, in the event that the Buyer should fail to make any material payment owing under this Agreement or under any other agreement between the Buyer and the Seller and/or any of their respective Affiliates (the “Other Agreement”), the Seller may:

 

  (i) withhold payment to the Buyer or its Affiliates of any sums that may be due to or claimed by the Buyer or its Affiliates from the Seller or its Affiliates pursuant to this Agreement or any Other Agreement, including Predelivery Payments, unless or until the default under this Agreement or the Other Agreement is cured or remedied; and

 

  (ii)

apply any amount of any Predelivery Payment it then holds under this Agreement in respect of any of the Aircraft as well as any other monies held pursuant to any Other

 

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  Agreement (collectively the “Relevant Amounts”) in such order as the Seller deems appropriate in satisfaction of any amounts due and unpaid by the Buyer or its Affiliates and to compensate for any losses and/or damages the Seller or its Affiliates may suffer as a result of the Buyer’s or its Affiliates’ failure to make payments in a timely manner under this Agreement or any Other Agreement. The Buyer acknowledges that the application of any of the Relevant Amounts as aforesaid may result in the Buyer or its Affiliates being in default (unless such default is otherwise cured or remedied) in relation to the agreement in respect of which such Relevant Amounts were originally granted or required to be paid, as the case may be.

The rights granted to the Seller in the preceding paragraphs (i) and (ii) are without prejudice and are in addition to and shall not be deemed a waiver of any other rights and remedies the Seller or its Affiliates may have at law or under this Agreement or any Other Agreement, including the right of set-off.

 

5.12.2 In the event that the Seller applies any amount of any Predelivery Payment it then holds under this Agreement in respect of any of the Aircraft in satisfaction of the amount due and unpaid by the Buyer or its Affiliates or to compensate for losses and/or damages to the Seller or its Affiliates as a result of the Buyer’s or its Affiliates’ failure to make payment in a timely manner under the Agreement or any Other Agreement, then the Seller shall notify the Buyer to that effect. Within ***** of issuance of such notification, the Buyer shall pay by wire transfer of funds immediately available to the Seller the amount of the Predelivery Payment that has been applied by the Seller as set forth above.

Failure of the Buyer to pay such amount in full, shall entitle the Seller to (i) collect interest on such unpaid amount in accordance with Clause 5.8.1 hereof from the ***** following the Seller’s written request to the Buyer for such payment and (ii) treat such failure as an additional termination event for which the Seller shall be entitled to the remedies available under Clause 20.2 of the Agreement.

 

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6 - MANUFACTURE PROCEDURE - INSPECTION

 

6.1 Manufacture Procedures

The Airframe will be manufactured in accordance with processes that meet the requirements of the laws of the jurisdiction of incorporation of the Seller or of its relevant Affiliate as enforced by the Aviation Authority of such jurisdiction.

 

6.2 Inspection

 

6.2.1 Subject to providing the Seller with certificates evidencing compliance with the insurance requirements set forth in Clause 19, the Buyer or its duly authorized representatives (the “ Buyer’s Inspector(s) ”) will be entitled to inspect the manufacture of the Airframe and all materials and parts obtained by the Seller for the manufacture of the Airframe (the “ Inspection ”) on the following terms and conditions;

 

  (i) any Inspection will be conducted pursuant to the Seller’s system of inspection and the relevant Airbus Procedures, as developed under the supervision of the relevant Aviation Authority;

 

  (ii) the Buyer’s Inspector(s) will have access to such relevant technical documentation as is reasonably necessary for the purpose of the Inspection;

 

  (iii) any Inspection and any related discussions with the Seller and other relevant personnel by the Buyer’s Inspector(s) will be at reasonable times during business hours and will take place in the presence of the relevant inspection department personnel of the Seller;

 

  (iv) the Inspections will be performed in a manner not to unduly delay or hinder the manufacture or assembly of the Aircraft or the performance of this Agreement by the Seller or any other work in progress at the Manufacture Facilities.

 

6.2.2 Location of Inspections

The Buyer’s Inspector(s) will be entitled to conduct any such Inspection at the relevant Manufacture Facility of the Seller or the Affiliates and where possible at the Manufacture Facilities of the sub-contractors provided that if access to any part of the Manufacture Facilities where the Airframe manufacture is in progress or materials or parts are stored are restricted for security or confidentiality reasons, the Seller will be allowed reasonable time to make the relevant items available elsewhere.

 

6.3 Seller’s Service for Buyer’s Inspector(s)

For the purpose of the Inspections, and starting from a mutually agreed date until the Delivery Date, the Seller will furnish *****

 

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7 - CERTIFICATION

Except as set forth in this Clause 7, the Seller will not be required to obtain any certificate or approval with respect to the Aircraft.

 

7.1 Type Certification

The Aircraft have been type certificated under EASA procedures for joint certification in the transport category. The Seller will obtain or cause to be obtained an FAA type certificate (the “ Type Certificate ”) to allow the issuance of the Export Certificate of Airworthiness.

 

7.2 Export Certificate of Airworthiness

Subject to the provisions of Clause 7.3, each Aircraft will be delivered to the Buyer with an Export Certificate of Airworthiness issued by EASA in a condition enabling the Buyer to obtain at the time of Delivery a Standard Airworthiness Certificate issued pursuant to Part 21 of the US Federal Aviation Regulations and a Certificate of Sanitary Construction issued by the U.S. Public Health Service of the Food and Drug Administration. However, the Seller will have no obligation to make and will not be responsible for any costs of alterations or modifications to such Aircraft to enable such Aircraft to meet FAA or U.S. Department of Transportation requirements for specific operation on the Buyer’s routes, whether before, at or after Delivery of any Aircraft.

If the FAA requires additional or modified data before the issuance of the Export Certificate of Airworthiness, the Seller will provide such data or implement the required modification to the data, in either case, *****

 

7.3 Specification Changes before Aircraft Ready for Delivery

 

7.3.1 If, any time before the date on which an Aircraft is Ready for Delivery, any law, rule or regulation is enacted, promulgated, becomes effective and/or an interpretation of any law, rule or regulation is issued by the EASA that requires any change to the Specification for the purposes of obtaining the Export Certificate of Airworthiness (a “ Change in Law ”), the Seller will make the required modification and the parties hereto will sign an SCN pursuant to Clause 2.2.1.

 

7.3.2 The Seller will as far as practicable, but at its sole discretion and without prejudice to Clause 7.3.3(ii), take into account the information available to it concerning any proposed law, rule or regulation or interpretation that could become a Change in Law, in order to minimize the costs of changes to the Specification as a result of such proposed law, regulation or interpretation becoming effective before the applicable Aircraft is Ready for Delivery.

 

7.3.3 The cost of implementing the required modifications referred to in Clause 7.3.1 will be:

 

  (i) for the account of *****if the Change in Law became effective before the date of this Agreement, and

 

  (ii) ***** if the Change in Law becomes effective after the date of this Agreement but before the Aircraft is Ready for Delivery.

 

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7.3.4 Notwithstanding the provisions of Clause 7.3.3, if a Change in Law relates to an item of BFE or to the Propulsion System the costs related thereto will be borne by the Buyer and the Seller will have no obligation with respect thereto.

 

7.4 Specification Changes after Aircraft Ready For Delivery

Nothing in Clause 7.3 will require the Seller to make any changes or modifications to, or to make any payments or take any other action with respect to, any Aircraft that is Ready for Delivery before the compliance date of any law or regulation referred to in Clause 7.3. Any such changes or modifications made to an Aircraft after it is Ready for Delivery will be at the Buyer’s expense.

 

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8 - TECHNICAL ACCEPTANCE

 

8.1 Technical Acceptance Process

 

8.1.1 Prior to Delivery, the Aircraft will undergo a technical acceptance process developed by the Seller (the “ Technical Acceptance Process ”). Completion of the Technical Acceptance Process will demonstrate the satisfactory functioning of the Aircraft and will be deemed to demonstrate compliance with the Specification. Should it be established that the Aircraft does not comply with the Technical Acceptance Process requirements, the Seller will without hindrance from the Buyer be entitled to carry out any necessary changes and, as soon as practicable thereafter, resubmit the Aircraft to such further Technical Acceptance Process as is necessary to demonstrate the elimination of the non-compliance.

 

8.1.2 The Technical Acceptance Process will:

 

  (i) commence on a date notified by the Seller to the Buyer not later than ***** notice prior thereto,

 

  (ii) take place at the Delivery Location,

 

  (iii) be carried out by the personnel of the Seller, and

 

  (iv) include a technical acceptance flight that will ***** (the “ Technical Acceptance Flight ”).

 

8.2 Buyer’s Attendance

 

8.2.1 The Buyer is entitled to elect to attend the Technical Acceptance Process.

 

8.2.2 If the Buyer elects to attend the Technical Acceptance Process, the Buyer:

 

  (i) will comply with the reasonable requirements of the Seller, with the intention of completing the Technical Acceptance Process within *****, and

 

  (ii) may have a ***** of its representatives (no more than ***** of whom will have access to the cockpit at any one time) accompany the Seller’s representatives on the Technical Acceptance Flight, during which the Buyer’s representatives will comply with the instructions of the Seller’s representatives.

 

8.2.3 If the Buyer does not attend or fails to cooperate in the Technical Acceptance Process, the Seller will be entitled to complete the Technical Acceptance Process and the Buyer will be deemed to have accepted that the Technical Acceptance Process has been satisfactorily completed, in all respects.

 

8.3 Certificate of Acceptance

*****, the Buyer will, on or before the Delivery Date, sign and deliver to the Seller a certificate of acceptance in respect of the Aircraft in the form of Exhibit D (the “ Certificate of Acceptance ”).

 

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8.4 Finality of Acceptance

The Buyer’s signature of the Certificate of Acceptance for the Aircraft will constitute waiver by the Buyer of any right it may have, under the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted by the State of New York or otherwise, to revoke acceptance of the Aircraft for any reason, whether known or unknown to the Buyer at the time of acceptance.

 

8.5 Aircraft Utilization

The Seller will, without payment or other liability, be entitled to use the Aircraft before Delivery as may be necessary to obtain the certificates required under Clause 7. Such use will not limit the Buyer’s obligation to accept Delivery hereunder.

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9 - DELIVERY

 

9.1 Delivery Schedule

Subject to Clauses 2, 7, 8, 10 and 18:

 

  (i) the Seller will have the Group 1 A320 Aircraft listed in the table below Ready for Delivery at the Delivery Location within the following months (each a “ Scheduled Delivery Month ”) or quarters (each a “ Scheduled Delivery Quarter ”):

 

Aircraft
Rank

  

Scheduled Delivery

  

Aircraft
Rank

  

Scheduled Delivery

  

Month or

Quarter

  

Year

     

Month or

Quarter

  

Year

1    *****    *****    16    *****    *****
2    *****    *****    17    *****    *****
3    *****    *****    18    *****    *****
4    *****    *****    19    *****    *****
5    *****    *****    20    *****    *****
6    *****    *****    21    *****    *****
7    *****    *****    22    *****    *****
8    *****    *****    23    *****    *****
9    *****    *****    24    *****    *****
10    *****    *****    25    *****    *****
11    *****    *****    26    *****    *****
12    *****    *****    27    *****    *****
13    *****    *****    28    *****    *****
14    *****    *****    29    *****    *****
15    *****    *****    30    *****    *****

 

  (ii) the Seller will have the Group 2 A320 Aircraft listed in the table below Ready for Delivery at the Delivery Location within the following years:

 

Aircraft
Rank

  

Scheduled Delivery Year

  

Aircraft
Rank

  

Scheduled Delivery Year

31    *****    46    *****
32    *****    47    *****
33    *****    48    *****
34    *****    49    *****
35    *****    50    *****
36    *****    51    *****
37    *****    52    *****
38    *****    53    *****
39    *****    54    *****
40    *****    55    *****
41    *****    56    *****
42    *****    57    *****
43    *****    58    *****
44    *****    59    *****
45    *****    60    *****

 

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The Seller will give the Buyer at least ***** written notice of the anticipated date ***** Such notice will also include the starting date and the planned schedule of the Technical Acceptance Process. Thereafter, the Seller will notify the Buyer of any change to such dates.

 

9.2 Delivery Process

 

9.2.1 The Buyer will send its representatives to the Delivery Location to take Delivery of the Aircraft at the date *****, and fly the Aircraft from the Delivery Location.

 

9.2.2 The Seller will deliver and transfer title to the Aircraft to the Buyer free and clear of all encumbrances (except for any liens or encumbrances created by or on behalf of the Buyer) provided that the Balance of the Final Price of such Aircraft has been paid by the Buyer pursuant to Clause 5.4 and that the Certificate of Acceptance has been signed and delivered to the Seller pursuant to Clause 8.3. The Seller will provide the Buyer with a bill of sale in the form of Exhibit E (the “ Bill of Sale ”) and such other documentation confirming transfer of title and receipt of the Final Price of the Aircraft as may reasonably be requested by the Buyer. Title to and risk of loss of or damage to the Aircraft will pass to the Buyer contemporaneously with the delivery by the Seller to the Buyer of such Bill of Sale.

 

9.2.3 If the Buyer fails to (i) deliver the signed Certificate of Acceptance with respect to an Aircraft to the Seller when required pursuant to Clause 8.3, or (ii) pay the Balance of the Final Price of such Aircraft to the Seller, then the Buyer will be deemed to have rejected Delivery wrongfully when such Aircraft was duly tendered to the Buyer hereunder. If such a deemed rejection arises, then in addition to the remedies of Clause 5.8.1, the Seller will retain title to such Aircraft and the Buyer will indemnify and hold the Seller harmless against any and all costs (including but not limited to any parking, storage, and insurance costs) and consequences resulting from the Buyer’s rejection (including but not limited to risk of loss of or damage to such Aircraft), it being understood that the Seller will be under no duty to the Buyer to store, park, insure or otherwise protect such Aircraft. These rights of the Seller will be in addition to the Seller’s other rights and remedies in this Agreement.

 

9.3 Flyaway

 

9.3.1 The Buyer and the Seller will cooperate to obtain any licenses that may be required by the Aviation Authority of the Delivery Location for the purpose of exporting the Aircraft.

 

9.3.2 All expenses of, or connected with, flying the Aircraft from the Delivery Location after Delivery will be borne by the Buyer. The Buyer will make direct arrangements with the supplying companies for the fuel and oil required for all post-Delivery flights.

 

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10 - EXCUSABLE DELAY AND TOTAL LOSS

 

10.1 Scope of Excusable Delay

Neither the Seller nor any Affiliate of the Seller, will be responsible for or be deemed to be in default on account of delays in delivery of the Aircraft or failure to deliver or otherwise in the performance of this Agreement or any part hereof due to causes beyond the Seller’s, or any Affiliate’s control or not occasioned by the Seller’s, fault or negligence (“ Excusable Delay ”), including, but not limited to: (i) acts of God or the public enemy, natural disasters, fires, floods, storms beyond ordinary strength, explosions or earthquakes; epidemics or quarantine restrictions; serious accidents; any law, decision, regulation, directive or other act (whether or not having the force of law) of any government or of the Council of the European Community or the Commission of the European Community or of any national, Federal, State, municipal or other governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency, court or instrumentality, domestic or foreign; governmental priorities, regulations or orders affecting allocation of materials, facilities or a completed Aircraft; war, civil war or warlike operations, terrorism, insurrection or riots; failure of transportation; strikes or labor troubles causing cessation, slow down or interruption of work; *****; inability after due and timely diligence to procure materials, accessories, equipment or parts; general hindrance in transportation; or failure of a subcontractor or supplier to furnish materials, components, accessories, equipment or parts; (ii) any delay caused directly or indirectly by the action or inaction of the Buyer; and (iii) delay in delivery or otherwise in the performance of this Agreement by the Seller due in whole or in part to any delay in or failure of the delivery of, or any other event or circumstance relating to, the *****

 

10.2 Consequences of Excusable Delay

If an Excusable Delay occurs:

 

  (i) the Seller will notify the Buyer of such Excusable Delay as soon as practicable after becoming aware of the same;

 

  (ii) the Seller will not be responsible for any damages arising from or in connection with such Excusable Delay suffered or incurred by the Buyer;

 

  (iii) the Seller will not be deemed to be in default in the performance of its obligations hereunder as a result of such Excusable Delay;

 

  (iv) the Seller will as soon as practicable after the removal of the cause of such delay resume performance of its obligations under this Agreement and in particular will notify the Buyer of the revised Scheduled Delivery Month.

 

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10.3 Termination on Excusable Delay

 

10.3.1 If any Delivery is delayed as a result of an Excusable Delay for a period of *****, then either party may terminate this Agreement with respect to the affected Aircraft, by giving written notice to the other party within *****after the expiration of such *****period.*****However, the Buyer will not be entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Clause 10.3.1 if the Excusable Delay is caused directly or indirectly by the action or inaction of the Buyer.

If the Seller advises the Buyer in its notice of a revised Scheduled Delivery Month pursuant to Clause 10.2.1(iv) that there will be a delay in Delivery of an Aircraft of *****then either party may terminate this Agreement with respect to the affected Aircraft. Termination will be made by giving written notice to the other party within*****after the Buyer’s receipt of the notice of a revised Scheduled Delivery Month.

 

10.3.2 If this Agreement is not terminated under the terms of Clause 10.3.1 or 10.3.2, *****

 

10.4 Total Loss, Destruction or Damage

If, prior to Delivery, any Aircraft is lost, destroyed or in the reasonable opinion of the Seller is damaged beyond economic repair (“ Total Loss ”), the Seller will notify the Buyer to this effect within ***** of such occurrence. The Seller will include in said notification (or as soon after the issue of the notice as such information becomes available to the Seller) the earliest date consistent with the Seller’s other commitments and production capabilities that an aircraft to replace the Aircraft may be delivered to the Buyer and the Scheduled Delivery Month will be extended as specified in the Seller’s notice to accommodate the delivery of the replacement aircraft; provided, however, that if the Scheduled Delivery Month is extended to a month that is later than ***** after the last day of the original Scheduled Delivery Month *****

 

  (i) the Buyer notifies the Seller within ***** of the date of receipt of the Seller’s notice that it desires the Seller to provide a replacement aircraft during the month quoted in the Seller’s notice; and

 

  (ii) the parties execute an amendment to this Agreement recording the change in the Scheduled Delivery Month.

Nothing herein will require the Seller to manufacture and deliver a replacement aircraft if such manufacture would require the reactivation of its production line for the model or series of aircraft that includes the Aircraft.

 

10.5 *****

*****

 

10.6 Remedies

THIS CLAUSE 10 SETS FORTH THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE BUYER FOR DELAYS IN DELIVERY OR FAILURE TO DELIVER, OTHER THAN SUCH DELAYS AS ARE COVERED BY CLAUSE 11, AND THE BUYER HEREBY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS

 

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TO WHICH IT WOULD OTHERWISE BE ENTITLED IN RESPECT THEREOF, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY RIGHTS TO INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE. THE BUYER WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO CLAIM THE REMEDIES AND RECEIVE THE BENEFITS PROVIDED IN THIS CLAUSE 10 WHERE THE DELAY REFERRED TO IN THIS CLAUSE 10 IS CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT OF THE BUYER OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES.

 

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11 - INEXCUSABLE DELAY

 

11.1 *****

Should an Aircraft not be Ready for Delivery within ***** (the “ Delivery Period ”) and such delay is not as a result of an Excusable Delay or Total Loss, then such delay will be termed an “ Inexcusable Delay .” In the event of an Inexcusable Delay, the Buyer will have the right to claim, and the Seller will pay the Buyer ***** for each day of delay in the *****

In no event will the amount of ***** exceed the total of ***** in respect of any one Aircraft.

The Buyer’s right to ***** in respect of an Aircraft is conditioned on the Buyer’s submitting a written claim for ***** to the Seller not later than ***** after the last day of the Scheduled Delivery Month.

 

11.2 Renegotiation

If, as a result of an Inexcusable Delay, the Delivery does not occur within ***** after the last day of the Delivery Period the Buyer will have the right, exercisable by written notice to the Seller given between ***** to require from the Seller a renegotiation of the Scheduled Delivery Month for the affected Aircraft. Unless otherwise agreed between the Seller and the Buyer during such renegotiation, the said renegotiation will not prejudice the Buyer’s right to receive ***** in accordance with Clause 11.1.

 

11.3 Termination

If, as a result of an Inexcusable Delay, the Delivery does not occur within*****and the parties have not renegotiated the Delivery Date pursuant to Clause 11.2, then both parties will have the right exercisable by written notice to the other party, given between *****after the lapse of such *****period, to terminate this Agreement in respect of the affected Aircraft. In the event of termination, *****

 

11.4 Remedies

THIS CLAUSE 11 SETS FORTH THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE BUYER FOR DELAYS IN DELIVERY OR FAILURE TO DELIVER, OTHER THAN SUCH DELAYS AS ARE COVERED BY CLAUSE 10, AND THE BUYER HEREBY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO WHICH IT WOULD OTHERWISE BE ENTITLED IN RESPECT THEREOF, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY RIGHTS TO INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE. THE BUYER WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO CLAIM THE REMEDIES AND RECEIVE THE BENEFITS PROVIDED IN THIS CLAUSE 11 WHERE THE DELAY REFERRED TO IN THIS CLAUSE 11 IS CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT OF THE BUYER OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES.

 

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12 - WARRANTIES AND SERVICE LIFE POLICY

This Clause covers the terms and conditions of the warranty and service life policy.

 

12.1 Standard Warranty

 

12.1.1 Nature of Warranty

 

12.1.1.1 For the purpose of this Agreement the term “ Warranted Part ” will mean any Seller proprietary component, equipment, accessory or part, which is installed on an Aircraft at Delivery thereof and

 

  (i) which is manufactured to the detailed design of the Seller or a subcontractor of the Seller and

 

  (ii) which bears a part number of the Seller at the time of such Delivery.

 

12.1.1.2 Subject to the conditions and limitations as hereinafter provided for and except as provided for in Clause 12.1.2, the Seller warrants to the Buyer that each Aircraft and each Warranted Part will at Delivery to the Buyer be free from defects:

 

  (i) in material;

 

  (ii) in workmanship, including without limitation processes of manufacture;

 

  (iii) in design (including without limitation the selection of materials) having regard to the state of the art at the date of such design; and

 

  (iv) arising from failure to conform to the Specification, except to those portions of the Specification relating to performance or where it is expressly stated that they are estimates or approximations or design aims.

 

12.1.2 Exclusions

The warranties set forth in Clause 12.1.1 will not apply to Buyer Furnished Equipment, nor to the Propulsion System, nor to any component, equipment, accessory or part installed on the Aircraft at Delivery that is not a Warranted Part except that:

 

  (i) any defect in the Seller’s workmanship in respect of the installation of such items in the Aircraft, including any failure by the Seller to conform to the installation instructions of the manufacturers of such items, that invalidates any applicable warranty from such manufacturers, will constitute a defect in workmanship for the purpose of this Clause 12.1 and be covered by the warranty set forth in Clause 12.1.1.2(ii); and

 

  (ii) any defect inherent in the Seller’s design of the installation, in consideration of the state of the art at the date of such design, which impairs the use of such items, will constitute a defect in design for the purpose of this Clause 12.1 and be covered by the warranty set forth in Clause 12.1.1.2(iii).

 

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12.1.3 Warranty Period

The warranties set forth in Clauses 12.1.1 and 12.1.2 will be limited to those defects that become apparent within ***** (the “ Warranty Period ”).

 

12.1.4 Limitations of Warranty

 

12.1.4.1 The Buyer’s remedy and the Seller’s obligation and liability under Clauses 12.1.1 and 12.1.2 are limited to, at the Seller’s expense and option, the repair, replacement or correction of any Warranted Part. which is defective (or to the supply of modification kits, rectifying the defect), together with a credit to the Buyer’s account with the Seller of an amount equal to the mutually agreed direct labor costs expended in performing the removal and reinstallation, thereof, on the Aircraft at the labor rate defined in Clause 12.1.7.5.

The Seller may alternatively furnish to the Buyer’s account with the Seller a credit equal to the price at which the Buyer is then entitled to purchase a replacement for the defective Warranted Part.

 

12.1.4.2 In the event of a defect covered by Clauses 12.1.1.2(iii), 12.1.1.2(iv) and 12.1.2(ii) becoming apparent within the Warranty Period, the Seller shall also, if so requested by the Buyer in writing, correct such defect in any Aircraft which has not yet been delivered to the Buyer, provided, however,

 

  (i) that the Seller shall not be responsible, nor be deemed to be in default on account of any delay in Delivery of any Aircraft or otherwise in respect of the performance of this Agreement, due to the Seller’s undertaking to make such correction and provided further

 

  (ii) that, rather than accept a delay in the Delivery of any such Aircraft, the Buyer and the Seller may agree to deliver such Aircraft with subsequent correction of the defect by the Buyer at the Seller’s expense, or the Buyer may elect to accept Delivery and thereafter file a Warranty Claim as though the defect had become apparent immediately after Delivery of such Aircraft.

 

12.1.4.3 Cost of Inspection

In addition to the remedies set forth in Clauses 12.1.4.1 and 12.1.4.2, the Seller will reimburse the direct labor costs incurred by the Buyer in performing inspections of the Aircraft to determine whether or not a defect exists in any Warranted Part within the Warranty Period subject to the following conditions:

 

  (i) such inspections are recommended by a Seller Service Bulletin to be performed within the Warranty Period;

 

  (ii) the reimbursement ***** for any inspections performed *****

 

  (iii) the labor rate for the reimbursement will be the Inhouse Warranty Labor Rate, and

 

  (iv) *****

 

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12.1.5 Warranty Claim Requirements

The Buyer’s remedy and the Seller’s obligation and liability under this Clause 12.1 with respect to any warranty claim submitted by the Buyer (each a “ Warranty Claim ”) are subject to the following conditions:

 

  (i) the defect having become apparent within the Warranty Period;

 

  (ii) the Buyer having filed a warranty claim within *****;

 

  (iii) the Buyer having submitted to the Seller evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Seller that the claimed defect is due to a matter embraced within this Clause 12.1 and that such defect has not resulted from any act or omission of the Buyer, including but not limited to, any failure to operate and maintain the affected Aircraft or part thereof in accordance with the standards set forth in Clause 12.1.10 or from any act or omission of any third party;

 

  (iv) the Seller having received a Warranty Claim complying with the provisions of Clause 12.1.6 below.

 

12.1.6 Warranty Administration

The warranties set forth in Clause 12.1 will be administered as hereinafter provided for:

 

12.1.6.1 Claim Determination

Determination as to whether any claimed defect in any Warranted Part is a valid Warranty Claim will be made by the Seller and will be based upon the claim details, reports from the Seller’s Representatives, historical data logs, inspections, tests, findings during repair, defect analysis and other relevant documents.

 

12.1.6.2 Transportation Costs

The cost of transporting a Warranted Part claimed to be defective to the facilities designated by the Seller and for the return therefrom of a repaired or replaced Warranted Part will be borne by the Buyer.

 

12.1.6.3 Return of an Aircraft

If the Buyer and the Seller mutually agree, prior to such return, that it is necessary to return an Aircraft to the Seller for consideration of a Warranty Claim, *****

 

12.1.6.4 On Aircraft Work by the Seller

If the Seller determines that a defect subject to this Clause 12.1 justifies the dispatch by the Seller of a working team to repair or correct such defect through the embodiment of one or several Seller’s Service Bulletins at the Buyer’s facilities, or if the Seller accepts the return of an Aircraft to perform or have performed such repair or correction, then the labor costs for such on-Aircraft work will be borne by the Seller at the In-House Warranty Labor Rate.

 

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The condition which has to be fulfilled for on-Aircraft work by the Seller is that, in the opinion of the Seller, the work necessitates the technical expertise of the Seller as manufacturer of the Aircraft.

If said condition is fulfilled and if the Seller is requested to perform the work, the Seller and the Buyer will agree on a schedule and place for the work to be performed.

 

12.1.6.5 Warranty Claim Substantiation

Each Warranty Claim filed by the Buyer under this Clause 12.1 will contain at least the following data:

 

  (i) description of defect and action taken, if any,

 

  (ii) date of incident and/or removal date,

 

  (iii) description of Warranted Part claimed to be defective,

 

  (iv part number,

 

  (v) serial number (if applicable),

 

  (vi) position on Aircraft,

 

  (vii) total flying hours or calendar time, as applicable, at the date of defect appearance,

 

  (viii) time since last shop visit at the date of defect appearance,

 

  (ix) Manufacturer Serial Number of the Aircraft and/or its registration,

 

  (x) Aircraft total flying hours and/or number of landings at the date of defect appearance,

 

  (xi) Warranty Claim number,

 

  (xii) date of Warranty Claim,

 

  (xiii) Delivery Date of Aircraft or Warranted Part to the Buyer,

Warranty Claims are to be addressed as follows:

AIRBUS

CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORATE

WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION

Rond Point Maurice Bellonte

B.P. 33

F 31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX

FRANCE

 

12.1.6.6 Replacements

Replaced components, equipment, accessories or parts will become the Seller’s property.

Title to and risk of loss of any Aircraft, component, accessory, equipment or part returned by the Buyer to the Seller will at all times remain with the Buyer, except that:

 

  (i) when the Seller has possession of a returned Aircraft, component, accessory, equipment or part to which the Buyer has title, the Seller will have such responsibility therefor as is chargeable by law to a bailee for hire, but the Seller will not be liable for loss of use, and;

 

  (ii) title to and risk of loss of a returned component, accessory, equipment or part will pass to the Seller upon shipment by the Seller to the Buyer of any item furnished by the Seller to the Buyer as a replacement therefor.

 

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Upon the Seller’s shipment to the Buyer of any replacement component, accessory, equipment or part provided by the Seller pursuant to this Clause 12.1, title to and risk of loss of such replacement component, accessory, equipment or part will pass to the Buyer.

 

12.1.6.7 Rejection

The Seller will provide reasonable written substantiation in case of rejection of a Warranty Claim. In such event the Buyer will refund to the Seller reasonable inspection and test charges incurred in connection therewith.

 

12.1.6.8 Inspection

The Seller will have the right to inspect the affected Aircraft, documents and other records relating thereto in the event of any Warranty Claim under this Clause 12.1.

 

12.1.7 Inhouse Warranty

 

12.1.7.1 Seller’s Authorization

The Seller hereby authorizes the Buyer to repair Warranted Parts (“ Inhouse Warranty ”) subject to the terms of this Clause 12.1.7.

 

12.1.7.2 Conditions for Seller’s Authorization

The Buyer or its authorized agent will be entitled to repair such Warranted Parts:

 

  (i) provided the Buyer notifies the Seller Representative of its intention to perform Inhouse Warranty repairs before any such repairs are started where the estimated cost of such repair is in excess of *****. The Buyer’s notification will include sufficient detail regarding the defect, estimated labor hours and material to allow the Seller to ascertain the reasonableness of the estimate. The Seller agrees to use all reasonable efforts to ensure a prompt response and will not unreasonably withhold authorization;

 

  (ii) if adequate facilities and qualified personnel are available to the Buyer;

 

  (iii) if repairs are performed in accordance with the Seller’s Technical Data or written instructions; and

 

  (iv) only to the extent specified by the Seller, or, in the absence of such specification, to the extent reasonably necessary to correct the defect, in accordance with the standards set forth in Clause 12.1.10.

 

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12.1.7.3 Seller’s Rights

The Seller will have the right to require the return of any Warranted Part, or any part removed therefrom, which is claimed to be defective if, in the judgment of the Seller, the nature of the claimed defect requires technical investigation. Such return will be subject to the provisions of Clause 12.1.6.2. Furthermore, the Seller will have the right to have a Seller Representative present during the disassembly, inspection and testing of any Warranted Part claimed to be defective, subject to such presence being practical and not unduly delaying the repair.

 

12.1.7.4 Inhouse Warranty Claim Substantiation

Claims for Inhouse Warranty credit will be filed within the time period set forth in 12.1.5(ii) and will contain the same information as that required for Warranty Claims under Clause 12.1.6.5 and in addition will include:

 

  (i) a report of technical findings with respect to the defect,

 

  (ii) for parts required to remedy the defect:

 

    part numbers,

 

    serial numbers (if applicable),

 

    parts description,

 

    quantity of parts,

 

    unit price of parts,

 

    related Seller’s or third party’s invoices (if applicable),

 

    total price of parts,

 

  (iii) detailed number of labor hours,

 

  (iv) Inhouse Warranty Labor Rate,

 

  (v) total claim value.

 

12.1.7.5 Credit

The Buyer’s sole remedy and the Seller’s sole obligation and liability with respect to Inhouse Warranty Claims will be the credit to the Buyer’s account of an amount equal to the mutually agreed direct labor costs expended in performing the repair of a Warranted Part and to the direct costs of materials incorporated in said repair, determined as set forth below:

 

  (i) to determine direct labor costs, only manhours spent on removal from the Aircraft, disassembly, inspection, repair, reassembly, final inspection and test of the Warranted Part and reinstallation thereof on the Aircraft will be counted. Any manhours required for maintenance work concurrently being carried out on the Aircraft or the Warranted Part will not be included.

 

  (ii) The manhours counted as set forth above will be multiplied by an agreed labor rate of *****, ***** (“ Inhouse Warranty Labor Rate ”), which is deemed to represent the Buyer’s composite labor rate meaning the average hourly rate (excluding all fringe benefits, premium time allowances, social security charges, business taxes and the like) paid to the Buyer’s employees whose jobs are directly related to the performance of the repair.

 

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The Inhouse Warranty Labor Rate is subject to annual adjustment by multiplication by the ratio *****. For the purposes of this Clause 12.1.7.5 only, *****, defined in the Seller’s Price Revision Formula set forth in Exhibit C to the Agreement.

 

  (iii) Direct material costs are determined by the prices at which the Buyer acquired such material, excluding any parts and materials used for overhaul and as may be furnished by the Seller *****

 

12.1.7.6 Limitation

The Buyer will in no event be credited for repair costs (including labor and material) for any Warranted Part in excess of ***** of the Seller’s current catalogue price for a replacement of such defective Warranted Part.

 

12.1.7.7 Scrapped Material

The Buyer will retain any defective Warranted Part beyond economic repair and any defective part removed from a Warranted Part during repair for a period of either ***** after the date of completion of the repair or ***** after submission of a claim for Inhouse Warranty credit relating thereto, whichever is longer. Such parts will be returned to the Seller within ***** of receipt of the Seller’s request to that effect, unless otherwise agreed.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Buyer may scrap any such defective parts, which are beyond economic repair and not required for technical evaluation locally, with the agreement of the Seller Representative(s).

Scrapped Warranted Parts will be evidenced by a record of scrapped material certified by an authorized representative of the Buyer and will be kept in the Buyer’s file for a least the duration of the applicable Warranty Period.

 

12.1.8 Standard Warranty in case of Pooling or Leasing Arrangements

Without prejudice to Clause 21.1, the warranties provided for in this Clause 12.1 for any Warranted Part will *****in accordance with the terms and subject to the limitations and exclusions of the foregoing warranties and to the extent permitted by any applicable law or regulations.

 

12.1.9 Warranty for Corrected, Replaced or Repaired Warranted Parts

Whenever any Warranted Part, which contains a defect for which the Seller is liable under Clause 12.1, has been corrected, replaced or repaired pursuant to the terms of this Clause 12.1, the period of the Seller’s warranty with respect to such corrected, repaired or replacement Warranted Part, whichever the case may be, *****

If a defect is attributable to a defective repair or replacement by the Buyer, ***** a Warranty Claim with respect to such defect will be rejected, notwithstanding any subsequent correction or repair, and will immediately terminate the remaining warranties under this Clause 12.1 in respect of the affected Warranted Part.

 

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12.1.10 Accepted Industry Standard Practices Normal Wear and Tear

The Buyer’s rights under this Clause 12.1 are subject to the Aircraft and each component, equipment, accessory and part thereof being maintained, overhauled, repaired and operated in accordance with accepted industry standard practices, all Technical Data and any other instructions issued by the Seller, the Suppliers and the Propulsion System Manufacturer and all applicable rules, regulations and directives of the relevant Aviation Authorities.

The Seller’s liability under this Clause 12.1 will not extend to normal wear and tear nor to:

 

  (i) any Aircraft or component, equipment, accessory or part thereof, which has been repaired, altered or modified after Delivery, except by the Seller or in a manner approved by the Seller;

 

  (ii) any Aircraft or component, equipment, accessory or part thereof, which has been operated in a damaged state of which the Buyer was, or should, in the exercise of the care and diligence required of a common carrier, to have been, aware; or;

 

  (iii) any component, equipment, accessory and part from which the trademark, name, part or serial number or other identification marks have been removed.

This waiver of the Seller’s liability by the Buyer will not apply in the cases of Clause 12.1.10(i) and Clause 12.1.10(ii) above if the Buyer submits evidence satisfactory to the Seller that the defect did not arise from nor was contributed to by either of said cases.

 

12.1.11 DISCLAIMER OF SELLER LIABILITY

THE SELLER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR, AND THE BUYER WILL INDEMNIFY THE SELLER AGAINST, THE CLAIMS OF ANY THIRD PARTIES FOR LOSSES DUE TO ANY DEFECT, NONCONFORMANCE OR PROBLEM OF ANY KIND, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY REPAIR OF WARRANTED PARTS UNDERTAKEN BY THE BUYER UNDER THIS CLAUSE 12.1 OR ANY OTHER ACTIONS UNDERTAKEN BY THE BUYER UNDER THIS CLAUSE 12, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS ASSERTED IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT, OR IS PREMISED ON ALLEGED, ACTUAL, IMPUTED, ORDINARY OR INTENTIONAL ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF THE BUYER OR THE SELLER.

 

12.2 Seller Service Life Policy

 

12.2.1 In addition to the warranties set forth in Clause 12.1, the Seller further agrees that should a Failure occur in any Item (as these terms are defined herein below) that has not suffered from an extrinsic force, then, subject to the general conditions and limitations set forth in Clause 12.2.4, the provisions of this Clause 12.2 will apply.

 

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For the purposes of this Clause 12.2:

 

  (i) Item ” means any item listed in Exhibit F;

 

  (ii) Failure ” means a breakage or defect that can reasonably be expected to occur on a fleetwide basis and which materially impairs the utility of the Item.

 

12.2.2 Periods and Seller’s Undertakings

 

  (i) Subject to the general conditions and limitations set forth in Clause 12.2.4, the Seller agrees that if a Failure occurs in an Item within ***** after the Delivery of said Aircraft, the Seller will, at its discretion and as promptly as practicable and with the Seller’s financial participation as hereinafter provided, either:

 

    design and furnish to the Buyer a correction for such Item with a Failure and provide any parts required for such correction (including Seller designed standard parts but excluding industry standard parts), or

 

    replace such Item.

 

  (ii) If such Item is found to have experienced a Failure and is eligible for correction under this Clause 12.2, the costs of transportation, labor and tooling incurred in connection with this Service Life Policy will be borne by the Seller on the same terms applicable to Warranted Parts pursuant to Clause 12.1.7.

 

12.2.3 Seller’s Participation in the Costs

Subject to the general conditions and limitations set forth in Clause 12.2.4, any part or Item that the Seller is required to furnish to the Buyer under this Service Life Policy in connection with the correction or replacement of an Item will be furnished to the Buyer at the Seller’s then current sales price therefore, less the Seller’s financial participation determined in accordance with the following formula:

*****

 

12.2.4 General Conditions and Limitations

 

12.2.4.1 The undertakings set forth in this Clause 12.2 will be valid after the period of the Seller’s warranty applicable to an Item under Clause 12.1.

 

12.2.4.2 The Buyer’s remedies and the Seller’s obligations and liabilities under this Service Life Policy are subject to the prior compliance by the Buyer with the following conditions:

 

  (i) the Buyer will maintain log books and other historical records with respect to each Item, adequate to enable the Seller to determine whether the alleged Failure is covered by this Service Life Policy and, if so, to define the portion of the costs to be borne by the Seller in accordance with Clause 12.2.3;

 

  (ii) the Buyer will keep the Seller informed of any significant incidents relating to an Aircraft, howsoever occurring or recorded;

 

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  (iii) the Buyer will comply with the conditions of Clause 12.1.10;

 

  (iv) the Buyer will implement specific structural inspection programs for monitoring purposes as may be established from time to time by the Seller. Such programs will be as compatible as possible with the Buyer’s operational requirements and will be carried out at the Buyer’s expense. Reports relating thereto will be regularly furnished to the Seller;

 

  (v) the Buyer will report any breakage or defect in a Item in writing to the Seller within ***** after such breakage or defect becomes apparent, whether or not said breakage or defect can reasonably be expected to occur in any other aircraft, and the Buyer will have provided to the Seller sufficient detail on the breakage or defect to enable the Seller to determine whether said breakage or defect is subject to this Service Life Policy.

 

12.2.4.3 Except as otherwise provided for in this Clause 12.2, any claim under this Service Life Policy will be administered as provided for in, and will be subject to the terms and conditions of, Clause 12.1.6.

 

12.2.4.4 In the event of the Seller having issued a modification applicable to an Aircraft, the purpose of which is to avoid a Failure, the Seller may elect to supply the necessary modification kit ***** established by the Seller. If such a kit is so offered to the Buyer, then, to the extent of such Failure and any Failures that could ensue therefrom, the validity of the Seller’s commitment under this Clause 12.2 will be subject to the Buyer incorporating such modification in the relevant Aircraft, as promulgated by the Seller and in accordance with the Seller’s instructions, within a reasonable time.

 

12.2.4.5 THIS SERVICE LIFE POLICY IS NEITHER A WARRANTY, PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE, NOR AN AGREEMENT TO MODIFY ANY AIRCRAFT OR AIRFRAME COMPONENTS TO CONFORM TO NEW DEVELOPMENTS OCCURRING IN THE STATE OF AIRFRAME DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING ART. THE SELLER’S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS CLAUSE 12.2 IS TO MAKE ONLY THOSE CORRECTIONS TO THE ITEMS OR FURNISH REPLACEMENTS THEREFOR AS PROVIDED FOR IN THIS CLAUSE 12.2. THE BUYER’S SOLE REMEDY AND RELIEF FOR THE NON-PERFORMANCE OF ANY OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF THE SELLER ARISING UNDER OR BY VIRTUE OF THIS SERVICE LIFE POLICY WILL BE *****, LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT THE BUYER REASONABLY EXPENDS IN PROCURING A CORRECTION OR REPLACEMENT FOR ANY ITEM THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF A FAILURE COVERED BY THIS SERVICE LIFE POLICY AND TO WHICH SUCH NON-PERFORMANCE IS RELATED, LESS THE AMOUNT THAT THE BUYER OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE BEEN REQUIRED TO PAY UNDER THIS CLAUSE 12.2 IN RESPECT OF SUCH CORRECTED OR REPLACEMENT ITEM. WITHOUT LIMITING THE EXCLUSIVITY OF WARRANTIES AND GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN CLAUSE 12.5, THE BUYER HEREBY WAIVES, RELEASES AND RENOUNCES ALL CLAIMS TO ANY FURTHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS AND ALL OTHER RIGHTS, CLAIMS AND REMEDIES, ARISING UNDER OR BY VIRTUE OF THIS SERVICE LIFE POLICY.

 

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12.3 Supplier Warranties and Service Life Policies

Prior to or at Delivery of the first Aircraft, the Seller will provide the Buyer, in accordance with the provisions of Clause 17, with the warranties and, where applicable, service life policies that the Seller has obtained for Supplier Parts pursuant to the Supplier Product Support Agreements.

 

12.3.1 Definitions

 

12.3.1.1 Supplier ” means any supplier of Supplier Parts.

 

12.3.1.2 Supplier Part ” means any component, equipment, accessory or part installed in an Aircraft at the time of Delivery thereof and for which there exists a Supplier Product Support Agreement. For the sake of clarity, Propulsion System and Buyer Furnished Equipment and other equipment selected by the Buyer to be supplied by suppliers with whom the Seller has no existing enforceable warranty agreements are not Supplier Parts.

 

12.3.1.3 Supplier Product Support Agreements ” means agreements between the Seller and Suppliers, as described in Clause 17.1.2, containing enforceable and transferable warranties and, in the case of landing gear suppliers, service life policies for selected structural landing gear elements.

 

12.3.2 Supplier’s Default

 

12.3.2.1 In the event of any Supplier, under any standard warranty obtained by the Seller pursuant to Clause 12.3.1, defaulting in the performance of any material obligation with respect thereto and subject to*****

 

12.3.2.2 In the event of any Supplier, under any Supplier Service Life Policy obtained by the Seller pursuant to Clause 12.3.1, defaulting in the performance of any material obligation with respect thereto and subject to *****

 

12.3.2.3 *****

 

12.4 Interface Commitment

 

12.4.1 Interface Problem

If the Buyer experiences any technical problem in the operation of an Aircraft or its systems due to a malfunction, the cause of which, after due and reasonable investigation, is not readily identifiable by the Buyer but which the Buyer reasonably believes to be attributable to the design characteristics of one or more components of the Aircraft (“ Interface Problem ”), the Seller will, if so requested by the Buyer, and without additional charge to the Buyer except for transportation of the Seller’s or its designee’s personnel to the Buyer’s facilities, promptly conduct or have conducted an investigation and analysis of such problem to determine, if possible, the cause or causes of the problem and to recommend such corrective action as may be feasible. The Buyer will furnish to the Seller all data and information in the Buyer’s possession relevant to the Interface Problem and will cooperate with the Seller in the conduct of the Seller’s investigations and such tests as may be required.

At the conclusion of such investigation, the Seller will promptly advise the Buyer in writing of the Seller’s opinion as to the cause or causes of the Interface Problem and the Seller’s recommendations as to corrective action.

 

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12.4.2 Seller’s Responsibility

If the Seller determines that the Interface Problem is primarily attributable to the design of a Warranted Part, the Seller will, if so requested by the Buyer and pursuant to the terms and conditions of Clause 12.1, correct the design of such Warranted Part to the extent of the Seller’s obligation as defined in Clause 12.1.

 

12.4.3 Supplier’s Responsibility

If the Seller determines that the Interface Problem is primarily attributable to the design of any Supplier Part, the Seller will, if so requested by the Buyer, reasonably assist the Buyer in processing any warranty claim the Buyer may have against the Supplier.

 

12.4.4 Joint Responsibility

If the Seller determines that the Interface Problem is attributable partially to the design of a Warranted Part and partially to the design of any Supplier Part, the Seller will, if so requested by the Buyer, seek a solution to the Interface Problem through cooperative efforts of the Seller and any Supplier involved.

The Seller will promptly advise the Buyer of such corrective action as may be proposed by the Seller and any such Supplier. Such proposal will be consistent with any then existing obligations of the Seller hereunder and of any such Supplier towards the Buyer. Such corrective action, unless reasonably rejected by the Buyer, will constitute full satisfaction of any claim the Buyer may have against either the Seller or any such Supplier with respect to such Interface Problem.

 

12.4.5 General

 

12.4.5.1 All requests under this Clause 12.4 will be directed to both the Seller and the affected Supplier.

 

12.4.5.2 Except as specifically set forth in this Clause 12.4, this Clause will not be deemed to impose on the Seller any obligations not expressly set forth elsewhere in this Agreement.

 

12.4.5.3 All reports, recommendations, data and other documents furnished by the Seller to the Buyer pursuant to this Clause 12.4 will be deemed to be delivered under this Agreement and will be subject to the terms, covenants and conditions set forth in this Clause 12 and in Clause 22.11.

 

12.5 Exclusivity of Warranties

*****THE BUYER HEREBY WAIVES, RELEASES AND RENOUNCES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, GUARANTEES AND LIABILITIES OF THE SELLER AND ALL OTHER RIGHTS, CLAIMS AND REMEDIES OF THE BUYER AGAINST THE SELLER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY CONTRACT, TORT, OR STATUTORY LAW OR OTHERWISE, WITH RESPECT TO ANY NONCONFORMITY OR DEFECT OR PROBLEM OF ANY KIND IN ANY AIRCRAFT, COMPONENT, EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORY, PART, SOFTWARE, DATA OR SERVICE DELIVERED BY THE SELLER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

 

  (I) ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR ANY GENERAL OR PARTICULAR PURPOSE;

 

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  (II) ANY IMPLIED OR EXPRESS WARRANTY ARISING FROM COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE;

 

  (III) ANY RIGHT, CLAIM OR REMEDY FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT;

*****

 

  (VII) ANY RIGHT, CLAIM OR REMEDY TO RECOVER OR BE COMPENSATED FOR:

*****

THE WARRANTIES AND SERVICE LIFE POLICY PROVIDED BY THIS AGREEMENT WILL NOT BE EXTENDED, ALTERED OR VARIED EXCEPT BY A WRITTEN INSTRUMENT SIGNED BY THE SELLER AND THE BUYER. IN THE EVENT THAT ANY PROVISION OF THIS CLAUSE 12 SHOULD FOR ANY REASON BE HELD UNLAWFUL, OR OTHERWISE UNENFORCEABLE, THE REMAINDER OF THIS CLAUSE 12 WILL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.

FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS CLAUSE 12.5, THE “SELLER” SHALL BE UNDERSTOOD TO INCLUDE THE SELLER, ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS, SUBCONTRACTORS, AND AFFILIATES AND ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE INSURERS.

 

12.6 Duplicate Remedies

The remedies provided to the Buyer under Clause 12.1 and Clause 12.2 as to any defect in respect of the Aircraft or any part thereof are mutually exclusive and not cumulative. The Buyer will be entitled to the remedy that provides the maximum benefit to it, as the Buyer may elect, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Clause 12 for any particular defect for which remedies are provided under this Clause 12; provided, however, that the Buyer will not be entitled to elect a remedy under both Clause 12.1 and Clause 12.2 for the same defect. The Buyer’s rights and remedies herein for the nonperformance of any obligations or liabilities of the Seller arising under these warranties will be in monetary damages limited to the amount the Buyer expends in procuring a correction or replacement for any covered part subject to a defect or nonperformance covered by this Clause 12, and the Buyer will not have any right to require specific performance by the Seller.

Nothing contained in the foregoing Clause 12.6 will be interpreted to deprive the Buyer of its right to enforce the rights and remedies set forth in this Clause 12.

 

12.7 Negotiated Agreement

The Buyer specifically recognizes that:

 

  (i) the Specification has been agreed upon after careful consideration by the Buyer using its judgment as a professional operator of aircraft used in public transportation and as such is a professional within the same industry as the Seller;

 

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  (ii) this Agreement, and in particular this Clause 12, has been the subject of discussion and negotiation and is fully understood by the Buyer; and

 

  (iii) the price of the Aircraft and the other mutual agreements of the Buyer set forth in this Agreement were arrived at in consideration of, inter alia, the provisions of this Clause 12, specifically including the waiver, release and renunciation by the Buyer set forth in Clause 12.5.

 

12.8 Disclosure to Third Party Entity

In the event of the Buyer intending to designate a third party entity (a “ Third Party Entity ”) to administer this Clause 12, the Buyer will notify the Seller of such intention prior to any disclosure of this Clause to the selected Third Party Entity and will cause such Third Party Entity to enter into a confidentiality agreement and or any other relevant documentation with the Seller solely for the purpose of administrating this Clause 12.

 

12.9 Transferability

Without prejudice to Clause 21.1, the Buyer’s rights under this Clause 12 may not be assigned, sold, transferred, novated or otherwise alienated by operation of law or otherwise, without the Seller’s prior written consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld.

Any transfer in violation of this Clause 12.9 will, as to the particular Aircraft involved, void the rights and warranties of the Buyer under this Clause 12 and any and all other warranties that might arise under or be implied in law.

 

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13 - PATENT AND COPYRIGHT INDEMNITY

 

13.1 Indemnity

 

13.1.1 Subject to the provisions of Clause 13.2.3, ***** will indemnify ***** from and against ***** resulting from any infringement or claim of infringement by ***** of:

 

  (i) ***** patent;

and

 

  (ii) any patent *****;

and

 

  (iii) ***** any copyright *****

 

13.1.2 *****

 

13.1.3 *****

 

13.2 Administration of Patent and Copyright Indemnity Claims

 

13.2.1 If the Buyer receives a written claim or a suit is threatened or commenced against the Buyer for infringement of a patent or copyright referred to in Clause 13.1, the Buyer will:

 

  (i) forthwith notify the Seller giving particulars thereof;

 

  (ii) furnish to the Seller all data, papers and records within the Buyer’s control or possession relating to such patent or claim;

 

  (iii) refrain from admitting any liability or making any payment or assuming any expenses, damages, costs or royalties or otherwise acting in a manner prejudicial to the defense or denial of such suit or claim provided always that nothing in this sub-Clause (iii) will prevent the Buyer from paying such sums as may be required in order to obtain the release of the Aircraft, provided such payment is accompanied by a denial of liability and is made without prejudice;

 

  (iv) fully co-operate with, and render all such assistance to, the Seller as may be pertinent to the defense or denial of the suit or claim;

 

  (v) act in such a way as to mitigate damages, costs and expenses and / or reduce the amount of royalties which may be payable.

 

13.2.2 The Seller will be entitled either in its own name or on behalf of the Buyer to conduct negotiations with the party or parties alleging infringement and may assume and conduct the defense or settlement of any suit or claim in the manner which, in the Seller’s opinion, it deems proper.

 

 

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13.2.3 The Seller’s liability hereunder will be conditional upon the strict and timely compliance by the Buyer with the terms of this Clause and is in lieu of any other liability to the Buyer express or implied which the Seller might incur at law as a result of any infringement or claim of infringement of any patent or copyright.

THE INDEMNITY PROVIDED IN THIS CLAUSE 13 AND THE OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES OF THE SELLER UNDER THIS CLAUSE 13 ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN SUBSTITUTION FOR, AND THE BUYER HEREBY WAIVES, RELEASES AND RENOUNCES ALL OTHER INDEMNITIES, WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, GUARANTEES AND LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF THE SELLER AND RIGHTS, CLAIMS AND REMEDIES OF THE BUYER AGAINST THE SELLER, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW OR OTHERWISE (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY OBLIGATION, LIABILITY, RIGHT, CLAIM OR REMEDY ARISING FROM OR WITH RESPECT TO LOSS OF USE OR REVENUE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES), WITH RESPECT TO ANY ACTUAL OR ALLEGED PATENT INFRINGEMENT OR THE LIKE BY ANY AIRFRAME, PART OR SOFTWARE INSTALLED THEREIN AT DELIVERY, OR THE USE OR SALE THEREOF, PROVIDED THAT, IN THE EVENT THAT ANY OF THE AFORESAID PROVISIONS SHOULD FOR ANY REASON BE HELD UNLAWFUL OR OTHERWISE INEFFECTIVE, THE REMAINDER OF THIS CLAUSE WILL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. THIS INDEMNITY AGAINST PATENT AND COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENTS WILL NOT BE EXTENDED, ALTERED OR VARIED EXCEPT BY A WRITTEN INSTRUMENT SIGNED BY THE SELLER AND THE BUYER.

 

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14 - TECHNICAL DATA AND SOFTWARE SERVICES

 

14.1 Scope

This Clause 14 covers the terms and conditions for the supply of technical data (hereinafter “ Technical Data ”) and software services described hereunder (hereinafter “ Software Services ”) to support the Aircraft operation.

 

14.1.1 The Technical Data will be supplied in the English language using the aeronautical terminology in common use.

 

14.1.2 Range, form, type, format, quantity and delivery schedule of the Technical Data to be provided under this Agreement are outlined in Exhibit G hereto.

 

14.2 Aircraft Identification for Technical Data

 

14.2.1 For those Technical Data that are customized to the Buyer’s Aircraft, the Buyer agrees to the allocation of fleet serial numbers (“ Fleet Serial Numbers ”) in the form of block of numbers selected in the range from 001 to 999.

 

14.2.2 The sequence will not be interrupted unless two (2) different Propulsion Systems or two (2) different models of Aircraft are selected.

 

14.2.3 The Buyer will indicate to the Seller the Fleet Serial Number allocated to each Aircraft corresponding to the delivery schedule set forth in Clause 9.1 no later than ***** before the Scheduled Delivery Month of the first Aircraft. Neither the designation of such Fleet Serial Numbers nor the subsequent allocation of the Fleet Serial Numbers to Manufacturer Serial Numbers for the purpose of producing certain customized Technical Data will constitute any property, insurable or other interest of the Buyer in any Aircraft prior to the Delivery of such Aircraft as provided for in this Agreement.

The customized Technical Data that are affected thereby are the following:

 

  (i) Aircraft Maintenance Manual,

 

  (ii) Illustrated Parts Catalogue,

 

  (iii) Trouble Shooting Manual,

 

  (iv) Aircraft Wiring Manual,

 

  (v) Aircraft Schematics Manual,

 

  (vi) Aircraft Wiring Lists.

 

14.3 Integration of Equipment Data

 

14.3.1 Supplier Equipment

Information, including revisions, relating to Supplier equipment that is installed on the Aircraft at Delivery, or through Airbus Service Bulletins thereafter, will be introduced into the customized Technical Data to the extent necessary for understanding of the affected systems, *****

 

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14.3.2 Buyer Furnished Equipment

 

14.3.2.1 The Seller will introduce Buyer Furnished Equipment data for Buyer Furnished Equipment that is installed on the Aircraft by the Seller (hereinafter “ BFE Data ”) into the customized Technical Data, at no additional charge to the Buyer for the initial issue of the Technical Data provided at or before Delivery of the first Aircraft, provided such BFE Data is provided in accordance with the conditions set forth in Clauses 14.3.2.2 through 14.3.2.6.

 

14.3.2.2 The Buyer will supply the BFE Data to the Seller at least ***** prior to the Scheduled Delivery Month of the first Aircraft.

 

14.3.2.3 The Buyer will supply the BFE Data to the Seller in English and will be established in compliance with the then applicable revision of ATA iSpecification 2200 (iSpec 2200), Information Standards for Aviation Maintenance.

 

14.3.2.4 The Buyer and the Seller will agree on the requirements for the provision to the Seller of BFE Data for “on-aircraft maintenance”, such as but not limited to timeframe, media and format in which the BFE Data will be supplied to the Seller, in order to manage the BFE Data integration process in an efficient, expeditious and economic manner.

 

14.3.2.5 The BFE Data will be delivered in digital format (SGML) and/or in Portable Document Format (PDF), as agreed between the Buyer and the Seller.

 

14.3.2.6 All costs related to the delivery to the Seller of the applicable BFE Data will be borne by the Buyer.

 

14.4 Supply

 

14.4.1 Technical Data will be supplied on-line and/or off-line, as set forth in Exhibit G hereto.

 

14.4.2 The Buyer will not receive any credit or compensation for any unused or only partially used Technical Data supplied pursuant to this Clause 14.

 

14.4.3 Delivery

 

14.4.3.1 For Technical Data provided off-line, such Technical Data and corresponding revisions will be sent to up to two (2) addresses as indicated by the Buyer.

 

14.4.3.2 Technical Data provided off-line will be delivered by the Seller at the Buyer’s named place of destination under DDU conditions.

 

14.4.3.3 The Technical Data will be delivered according to a mutually agreed schedule to correspond with the Deliveries of Aircraft. The Buyer will provide no less than ***** notice when requesting a change to such delivery schedule.

 

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14.4.3.4 It will be the responsibility of the Buyer to coordinate and satisfy local Aviation Authorities’ requirements with respect to Technical Data. Reasonable quantities of such Technical Data will be supplied by the Seller at no charge to the Buyer at the Buyer’s named place of destination.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, and in agreement with the relevant Aviation Authorities, preference will be given to the on-line access to such Buyer’s Technical Data through AirbusWorld.

 

14.5 Revision Service

For each firmly ordered Aircraft covered under this Agreement, revision service for the Technical Data will be provided *****for a period of ***** ***** (each a “ Revision Service Period ”).

Thereafter revision service will be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Seller’s then current Customer Services Catalog.

 

14.6 Service Bulletins (SB) Incorporation

During Revision Service Period and upon the Buyer’s request, which will be made within ***** after issuance of the applicable Service Bulletin, Seller Service Bulletin information will be incorporated into the Technical Data, provided that the Buyer notifies the Seller through the relevant AirbusWorld on-line Service Bulletin Reporting application that it intends to accomplish such Service Bulletin. The split effectivity for the corresponding Service Bulletin will remain in the Technical Data until notification from the Buyer that embodiment has been completed on all of the Buyer’s Aircraft. The foregoing is applicable for Technical Data relating to maintenance only. For operational Technical Data either the pre or post Service Bulletin status will be shown.

 

14.7 Technical Data Familiarization

Upon request by the Buyer, the Seller will provide up to ***** of Technical Data familiarization training at the Seller’s or the Buyer’s facilities. The basic familiarization course is tailored for maintenance and engineering personnel.

 

14.8 Customer Originated Changes (COC)

If the Buyer wishes to introduce Buyer originated data (hereinafter “ COC Data ”) into any of the customized Technical Data that are identified as eligible for such incorporation in the Seller’s then current Customer Services Catalog, the Buyer will notify the Seller of such intention.

The incorporation of any COC Data will be performed under the methods and tools for achieving such introduction and the conditions specified in the Seller’s then current Customer Services Catalog.

 

14.9 AirN@v Family products

 

14.9.1 The Technical Data listed herebelow are provided on DVD and include integrated software (hereinafter together referred to as “ AirN@v Family ”).

 

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14.9.2 The AirN@v Family covers several Technical Data domains, reflected by the following AirN@v Family products:

 

  (i) AirN@v / Maintenance,

 

  (ii) AirN@v / Planning,

 

  (iii) AirN@v / Repair,

 

  (iv) AirN@v / Workshop,

 

  (v) AirN@v / Associated Data,

 

  (vi) AirN@v / Engineering.

 

14.9.3 Further details on the Technical Data included in such products are set forth in Exhibit G.

 

14.9.4 The licensing conditions for the use of AirN@v Family integrated software will be set forth in a separate agreement to be executed by the parties the earlier of (i) *****or (ii) ***** the “ End-User License Agreement for Airbus Software ”.

 

14.9.5 The revision service and the license to use AirN@v Family products will be granted *****for the duration of the corresponding Revision Service Period. At the end of such Revision Service Period, *****revision service for AirN@v Family products and the associated license fee will be provided to the Buyer*****

 

14.10 On-Line Technical Data

 

14.10.1 The Technical Data defined in Exhibit G as being provided on-line will be made available to the Buyer through the Airbus customer portal AirbusWorld (“ AirbusWorld ”) as set forth in a separate agreement to be executed by the parties the earlier of (i) *****or (ii) *****

 

14.10.2 Access to Technical Data through AirbusWorld will be *****for the duration of the corresponding Revision Service Period.

 

14.10.3 Access to AirbusWorld will be subject to the General Terms and Conditions of Access to and Use of AirbusWorld (hereinafter the “ GTC ”), as set forth in a separate agreement to be executed by the parties the earlier of (i) *****or (ii) *****

 

14.10.4 The list of the Technical Data provided on-line may be extended from time to time. For any Technical Data which is or becomes available on-line, the Seller reserves the right to eliminate other formats for the concerned Technical Data.

 

14.10.5 Access to AirbusWorld will be granted *****for an ***** for the Technical Data related to the Aircraft which will be operated by the Buyer.

 

14.10.6 For the sake of clarification, Technical Data accessed through AirbusWorld - which access will be covered by the terms and conditions set forth in the GTC - will remain subject to the conditions of this Clause 14.

In addition, should AirbusWorld provide access to Technical Data in software format, the use of such software will be subject to the conditions of the End-User License Agreement for Airbus Software.

 

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14.11 Waiver, Release and Renunciation

The Seller warrants that*****

THE WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES OF THE SELLER (AS DEFINED BELOW FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS CLAUSE) AND REMEDIES OF THE BUYER SET FORTH IN THIS CLAUSE 14 ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN SUBSTITUTION FOR, AND THE BUYER HEREBY WAIVES, RELEASES AND RENOUNCES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES OF THE SELLER AND RIGHTS, CLAIMS AND REMEDIES OF THE BUYER AGAINST THE SELLER, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, WITH RESPECT TO ANY NON-CONFORMITY OR DEFECT OF ANY KIND, IN ANY TECHNICAL DATA OR SERVICES DELIVERED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

 

  (I) ANY WARRANTY AGAINST HIDDEN DEFECTS;

 

  (II) ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS;

 

  (III) ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING FROM COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OR TRADE;

 

  (IV) ANY OBLIGATION, LIABILITY, RIGHT, CLAIM OR REMEDY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT, WHETHER OR NOT ARISING FROM THE SELLER’S NEGLIGENCE, ACTUAL OR IMPUTED; AND

***** PROVIDED THAT, IN THE EVENT THAT ANY OF THE AFORESAID PROVISIONS SHOULD FOR ANY REASON BE HELD UNLAWFUL OR OTHERWISE INEFFECTIVE, THE REMAINDER OF THIS AGREEMENT WILL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.

FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS CLAUSE 14, THE “SELLER” WILL BE UNDERSTOOD TO INCLUDE THE SELLER, ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS AND SUBCONTRACTORS, ITS AFFILIATES AND ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE INSURERS.

 

14.12 Proprietary Rights

 

14.12.1 All proprietary rights relating to Technical Data, including but not limited to patent, design and copyrights, will remain with the Seller and/or its Affiliates, as the case may be.

These proprietary rights will also apply to any translation into a language or languages or media that may have been performed or caused to be performed by the Buyer.

 

14.12.2 Whenever this Agreement and/or any Technical Data provides for manufacturing by the Buyer, the consent given by the Seller will not be construed as any express or implicit endorsement or approval whatsoever of the Buyer or of the manufactured products. The supply of the Technical Data will not be construed as any further right for the Buyer to design or manufacture any Aircraft or part thereof, including any spare part.

 

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14.13 Performance Engineer’s Program

 

14.13.1 In addition to the Technical Data provided under Clause 14, the Seller will provide to the Buyer Software Services, which will consist of the Performance Engineer’s Programs (“ PEP ”) for the Aircraft type covered under this Agreement. Such PEP is composed of software components and databases, and its use is subject to the license conditions set forth in the End-User License Agreement for Airbus Software.

 

14.13.2 Use of the PEP will be limited to one (1) copy to be used on the Buyer’s computers for the purpose of computing performance engineering data. The PEP is intended for use on ground only and will not be placed or installed on board the Aircraft.

 

14.13.3 The license to use the PEP and the revision service will be provided *****for the duration of the corresponding Revision Service Period as set forth in Clause 14.5.

 

14.13.4 At the end of such PEP Revision Service Period, the PEP will be provided to the Buyer ***** set forth in the Seller’s then current Customer Services Catalog.

 

14.14 Future Developments

The Seller continuously monitors technological developments and applies them to Technical Data, document and information systems’ functionalities, production and methods of transmission.

The Seller will implement and the Buyer will accept such new developments, it being understood that the Buyer will be informed in due time by the Seller of such new developments and their application and of the date by which the same will be implemented by the Seller.

 

14.15 Confidentiality

 

14.15.1 This Clause, the Technical Data, the Software Services and their content are designated as confidential. All such Technical Data and Software Services are provided to the Buyer for the sole use of the Buyer who undertakes not to disclose the contents thereof to any third party without the prior written consent of the Seller, except as permitted therein or pursuant to any government or legal requirement imposed upon the Buyer.

 

14.15.2 If the Seller authorizes the disclosure of this Clause or of any Technical Data or Software Services to third parties either under this Agreement or by an express prior written authorization or, specifically, where the Buyer intends to designate a maintenance and repair organization or a third party to perform the maintenance of the Aircraft or to perform data processing on its behalf (each a “ Third Party ”), the Buyer will notify the Seller of such intention prior to any disclosure of this Clause and/or the Technical Data and/or the Software Services to such Third Party.

The Buyer hereby undertakes to cause such Third Party to agree to be bound by the conditions and restrictions set forth in this Clause 14 with respect to the disclosed Clause, Technical Data or Software Services and will in particular cause such Third Party to enter into a confidentiality agreement with the Seller and appropriate licensing conditions, and to commit to use the Technical Data solely for the purpose of maintaining the Buyer’s Aircraft and the Software Services exclusively for processing the Buyer’s data.

 

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14.16 Transferability

Without prejudice to Clause 21.1, the Buyer’s rights under this Clause 14 may not be assigned, sold, transferred, novated or otherwise alienated by operation of law or otherwise, without the Seller’s prior written consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld.

Any transfer in violation of this Clause 14.16 will, as to the particular Aircraft involved, void the rights and warranties of the Buyer under this Clause 14 and any and all other warranties that might arise under or be implied in law.

 

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15 - SELLER REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES

The Seller will provide ***** to the Buyer the services described in this Clause 15, at the Buyer’s main base or at other locations to be mutually agreed.

 

15.1 Customer Support Representative(s)

 

15.1.1 The Seller will provide *****to the Buyer the services of Seller customer support representative(s), as defined in Appendix A to this Clause 15 (each a “ Seller Representative ”), at the Buyer’s main base or such other locations as the parties may agree.

 

15.1.2 In providing the services as described herein, any Seller Representatives, or any Seller employee(s) providing services to the Buyer hereunder, are deemed to be acting in an advisory capacity only and at no time will they be deemed to be acting as Buyer’s employees, contractors or agents, either directly or indirectly.

 

15.1.3 The Seller will provide to the Buyer an annual written accounting of the consumed man-months and any remaining man-month balance from the allowance defined in Appendix A to this Clause 15. Such accounting will be deemed final and accepted by the Buyer unless the Seller receives written objection from the Buyer within ***** *****.

 

15.1.4 In the event of a need for Aircraft On Ground (“ AOG ”) technical assistance after the end of the assignment referred to in Appendix A to this Clause 15, the Buyer will have *****

 

15.1.5 Should the Buyer request Seller Representative services exceeding the allocation specified in Appendix A to this Clause 15, the Seller may provide such additional services subject to terms and conditions to be mutually agreed.

 

15.1.6 The Seller will cause similar services to be provided by representatives of the Propulsion System Manufacturer and Suppliers, when necessary and applicable.

 

15.2 Buyer’s Support

 

15.2.1 From the date of arrival of the first Seller Representative and for the duration of the assignment, the Buyer will provide ***** a suitable, lockable office, conveniently located with respect to the Buyer’s maintenance facilities, with complete office furniture and equipment including telephone, internet, email and facsimile connections for the sole use of the Seller Representative(s). All related communication costs will be borne by the Seller upon receipt by the Seller of all relevant justifications; however the Buyer will not impose on the Seller any charges other than the direct cost of such communications.

 

15.2.2 The Buyer will ***** the initial and termination assignment travel of the Seller Representatives, which will consist of one (1) confirmed ticket, Business Class, to and from the place of assignment and Toulouse, France.

 

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15.2.3 The Buyer will also ***** air transportation for the annual vacation of the Seller Representatives to and from the place of assignment and Toulouse, France.

 

15.2.4 Should the Buyer request any Seller Representative referred to in Clause 15.1 above to travel on business to a city other than his usual place of assignment, the ***** will be responsible for all related transportation costs and expenses.

 

15.2.5 Absence of an assigned Seller Representative during normal statutory vacation periods will be covered by other seller representatives on the same conditions as those described in Clause 15.1.4, and such services will be counted against the total allocation provided in Appendix A to this Clause 15.

 

15.2.6 The Buyer will assist the Seller in obtaining from the civil authorities of the Buyer’s country those documents that are necessary to permit the Seller Representative to live and work in the Buyer’s country. Failure of the Seller to obtain the necessary documents will relieve the Seller of any obligation to the Buyer under the provisions of Clause 15.1.

 

15.2.7 *****will reimburse to *****

*****

 

15.3 Withdrawal of the Seller Representative

The Seller will have the right to withdraw its assigned Seller Representatives as it sees fit if conditions arise, which are in the Seller’s opinion dangerous to their safety or health or prevent them from fulfilling their contractual tasks.

 

15.4 Indemnities

INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS CLAUSE 15 ARE SET FORTH IN CLAUSE 19.

 

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APPENDIX A TO CLAUSE 15

SELLER REPRESENTATIVE ALLOCATION

The Seller Representative allocation provided to the Buyer pursuant to Clause 15.1 is defined hereunder.

 

1 The Seller will provide to the Buyer Seller Representative services ***** for a total of *****

 

2 For the sake of clarification, such Seller Representatives’ services *****

 

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16 - TRAINING SUPPORT AND SERVICES

 

16.1 General

 

16.1.1 This Clause 16 sets forth the terms and conditions for the supply of training support and services for the Buyer’s personnel to support the Aircraft operation.

 

16.1.2 The range, quantity and validity of training to be provided free of charge under this Agreement are covered in Appendix A to this Clause 16.

 

16.1.3 Scheduling of training courses covered in Appendix A to this Clause 16 will be mutually agreed during a training conference (the “ Training Conference ”) that will be held no later than ***** prior to Delivery of the first Aircraft.

 

16.2 Training Location

 

16.2.1 The Seller will provide training at its training center in Blagnac, France, and/or in Hamburg, Germany, or will designate an affiliated training center in Miami, U.S.A., or Beijing, China (individually a “ Seller’s Training Center ” and collectively the “ Seller’s Training Centers ”).

 

16.2.2 If the unavailability of facilities or scheduling difficulties make training by the Seller at any Seller’s Training Center impractical, the Seller will ensure that the Buyer is provided with such training at another location designated by the Seller.

 

16.2.2.1 Upon the Buyer’s request, the Seller may also provide certain training at a location other than the Seller’s Training Centers, including one of the Buyer’s bases, if and when practicable for the Seller, under terms and conditions to be mutually agreed upon. In such event, all additional charges listed in Clauses 16.5.2 and 16.5.3 *****

 

16.2.2.2 If the Buyer requests training at a location as indicated in Clause 16.2.2.1 and requires such training to be an Airbus approved course, the Buyer undertakes that the training facilities will be approved prior to the performance of such training. The Buyer will, as necessary and with adequate time prior to the performance of such training, provide access to the training facilities set forth in Clause 16.2.2.1 to the Seller’s and the competent Aviation Authority’s representatives for approval of such facilities.

 

16.3 Training Courses

 

16.3.1 Training courses will be as described in the Seller’s customer services catalog (the “ Seller’s Customer Services Catalog ”). The Seller’s Customer Services Catalog also sets forth the minimum and maximum number of trainees per course.

All training requests or training course changes made outside of the scope of the Training Conference will be submitted by the Buyer with a minimum of ***** prior notice.

 

16.3.2 The following terms and conditions will apply to training performed by the Seller:

 

  (i)

Training courses will be the Seller’s standard courses as described in the Seller’s Customer Services Catalog valid at the time of execution of the course. The Seller will be

 

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  responsible for all training course syllabi, training aids and training equipment necessary for the organization of the training courses. For the avoidance of doubt, such training equipment does not include provision of aircraft for the purpose of performing training.

 

  (ii) The training equipment and the training curricula used for the training of flight, cabin and maintenance personnel will not be fully customized but will be configured in order to obtain the relevant Aviation Authority’s approval and to support the Seller’s training programs.

 

  (iii) Training data and documentation for trainees receiving the training at the Seller’s Training Centers will be provided ***** Training data and documentation will be marked “FOR TRAINING ONLY” and as such are supplied for the sole and express purpose of training; training data and documentation will not be revised.

 

16.3.3 When the Seller’s training courses are provided by the Seller’s instructors (individually an “ Instructor ” and collectively “ Instructors ”) the Seller will deliver a Certificate of Recognition or a Certificate of Course Completion (each a “ Certificate ”) or an attestation (an “ Attestation ”), as applicable, at the end of any such training course. Any such Certificate or Attestation will not represent authority or qualification by any Aviation Authority but may be presented to such Aviation Authority in order to obtain relevant formal qualification.

In the event of training courses being provided by a training provider selected by the Seller as set forth in Clause 16.2.2, the Seller will cause such training provider to deliver a Certificate or Attestation, which will not represent authority or qualification by any Aviation Authority, but may be presented to such Aviation Authority in order to obtain relevant formal qualification.

 

16.3.3.1 Should the Buyer wish to exchange any of the training courses provided under Appendix A to this Clause 16, the Buyer will place a request for exchange to this effect with the Seller. The Buyer may exchange, subject to the Seller’s confirmation, the training allowances granted under Appendix A to this Clause 16 as follows:

flight operations training courses as listed under Article 1 of Appendix A to this Clause 16 may be exchanged for any flight operations training courses described in the Seller’s Customer Services Catalog current at the time of the Buyer’s request;

 

  (ii) maintenance training courses as listed under Article 3 of Appendix A to this Clause 16 may be exchanged for any maintenance training courses described in the Seller’s Customer Services Catalog current at the time of the Buyer’s request;

 

  (iii) should any one of the allowances granted thereunder (flight operations or maintenance) have been fully drawn upon, the Buyer will be entitled to exchange flight operations or maintenance training courses as needed against the remaining allowances.

The exchange value will be *****

It is understood that the above provisions will apply to the extent that training allowances granted under Appendix A to this Clause 16 remain available to the full extent necessary to perform the exchange.

 

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All requests to exchange training courses will be submitted by the Buyer with a minimum of ***** The requested training will be subject to the Seller’s then existing planning constraints.

 

16.3.3.2 *****

 

16.3.3.3 Should the Buyer decide to cancel or reschedule a training course, fully or partially, and irrespective of the location of the training, a minimum advance notification of at least ***** prior to the relevant training course start date is required.

 

16.3.3.4 If the notification occurs less than *****but more than***** prior to such training, a cancellation fee corresponding to ***** of such training will be, as applicable, either deducted from the training allowance defined in Appendix A to this Clause 16 or invoiced at the Seller’s then applicable price.

 

16.3.3.5 If the notification occurs less than ***** prior to such training, a cancellation fee corresponding to ***** of such training will be, as applicable, either deducted from the training allowance defined in Appendix A to this Clause 16 or invoiced at the Seller’s then applicable price.

 

16.3.3.6 All courses exchanged under Clause 16.3.3.1 will remain subject to the provisions of this Clause 16.3.3.

 

16.4 Prerequisites and Conditions

 

16.4.1 Training will be conducted in English and all training aids used during such training will be written in English using common aeronautical terminology.

 

16.4.2 The Buyer hereby acknowledges that all training courses conducted pursuant to this Clause 16 are “Standard Transition Training Courses” and not “Ab Initio Training Courses”.

 

16.4.3 Trainees will have the prerequisite knowledge and experience specified for each course in the Seller’s Customer Services Catalog.

 

16.4.3.1 The Buyer will be responsible for the selection of the trainees and for any liability with respect to the entry knowledge level of the trainees.

 

16.4.3.2 The Seller reserves the right to verify the trainees’ proficiency and previous professional experience.

 

16.4.3.3 The Seller will provide to the Buyer during the Training Conference an Airbus Pre-Training Survey for completion by the Buyer for each trainee.

The Buyer will provide the Seller with an attendance list of the trainees for each course, with the validated qualification of each trainee, at the time of reservation of the training course and in no event any later than ***** before the start of the training course. The Buyer will return concurrently thereto the completed Airbus Pre-Training Survey, detailing the trainees’ associated background. If the Seller determines through the Airbus Pre-Training Survey that a trainee does not match the prerequisites set forth in the Seller’s Customer Services Catalog, following consultation with the Buyer, such trainee will be withdrawn from the program or directed through a relevant entry level training (ELT) program, which will be at the Buyer’s expense.

 

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16.4.3.4 If the Seller determines at any time during the training that a trainee lacks the required level, following consultation with the Buyer, such trainee will be withdrawn from the program or, upon the Buyer’s request, the Seller may be consulted to direct the above mentioned trainee(s), if possible, to any other required additional training, which will be at the Buyer’s expense.

 

16.4.4 The Seller will in no case warrant or otherwise be held liable for any trainee’s performance as a result of any training provided.

 

16.5 Logistics

 

16.5.1 Trainees

 

16.5.1.1 Living and travel expenses for the Buyer’s trainees will be borne by the Buyer.

 

16.5.1.2 It will be the responsibility of the Buyer to make all necessary arrangements relative to authorizations, permits and/or visas necessary for the Buyer’s trainees to attend the training courses to be provided hereunder. Rescheduling or cancellation of courses due to the Buyer’s failure to obtain any such authorizations, permits and/or visas will be subject to the provisions of Clauses 16.3.3.3 thru 16.3.3.5.

 

16.5.2 Training at External Location - Seller’s Instructors

 

16.5.2.1 In the event of training being provided at the Seller’s request at any location other than the Seller’s Training Centers, as provided for in Clause 16.2.2, the expenses of the Seller’s Instructors will be borne directly by the Seller.

 

16.5.2.2 In the event of training being provided by the Seller’s Instructor(s) at any location other than the Seller’s Training Centers at the Buyer’s request, the Buyer will reimburse the Seller for all the expenses related to the assignment of such Seller Instructors and the performance of their duties as aforesaid.

 

16.5.2.3 Living Expenses

Except as provided for in Clause 16.5.2.1 above, the Buyer will reimburse the Seller the living expenses for each Seller Instructor and/or other Seller’s personnel providing support under this Clause 16, covering the entire period from his day of departure from his main base to day of return to such base at the per diem rate set forth in the Seller’s Customer Services Catalog current at the time of the corresponding training or support.

Such per diem will include, but will not be limited to, lodging, food and local transportation to and from the place of lodging and the training course location.

 

16.5.2.4 Air Travel

Except as provided for in Clause 16.5.2.1 above, the Buyer will reimburse the Seller for the airfares for each Seller Instructor and/or other Seller’s personnel providing support under this Clause 16, in confirmed business class to and from the Buyer’s designated training site and the Seller’s Training Centers, as such airfares are set forth in the Seller’s Customer Services Catalog current at the time of the corresponding training or support.

 

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16.5.2.5 Buyer’s Indemnity

Except in case of gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Seller, the Seller will not be held liable to the Buyer for any delay or cancellation in the performance of any training outside of the Seller’s Training Centers associated with any transportation described in this Clause 16.5.2, and the Buyer will indemnify and hold harmless the Seller from any such delay and/or cancellation and any consequences arising therefrom.

 

16.5.3 Training Material and Equipment Availability - Training at External Location

Training material and equipment necessary for course performance at any location other than the Seller’s Training Centers or the facilities of a training provider selected by the Seller will be provided by the Buyer at its own cost in accordance with the Seller’s specifications.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, should the Buyer request the performance of a course at another location as per Clause 16.2.2.1, the Seller may, upon the Buyer’s request, provide the training material and equipment necessary for such course’s performance. Such provision will be at the Buyer’s expense.

 

16.6 Flight Operations Training

The Seller will provide training for the Buyer’s flight operations personnel as further detailed in Appendix A to this Clause 16, including the courses described in this Clause 16.6.

 

16.6.1 Flight Crew Training Course

The Seller will perform a flight crew training course program for the Buyer’s flight crews, each of which will consist of ***** crew members, who will be either captain(s) or first officer(s).

 

16.6.2 Base Flight Training

 

16.6.2.1 The Buyer will provide at its own cost its delivered Aircraft, or any other aircraft it operates, for any base flight training, which will consist of one (1) session per pilot, performed in accordance with the related Airbus training course definition (the “ Base Flight Training ”).

 

16.6.2.2 Should it be necessary to ferry the Buyer’s delivered Aircraft to the location where the Base Flight Training will take place, the additional flight time required for the ferry flight to and/or from the Base Flight Training field will not be deducted from the Base Flight Training time.

 

16.6.2.3 If the Base Flight Training is performed outside of the zone where the Seller usually performs such training, the ferry flight to the location where the Base Flight Training will take place will be performed by a crew composed of the Seller’s and/or the Buyer’s qualified pilots, in accordance with the relevant Aviation Authority’s regulations related to the place of performance of the Base Flight Training.

 

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16.6.3 Flight Crew Line Initial Operating Experience

In order to assist the Buyer with initial operating experience after Delivery of the first Aircraft, the Seller will provide to the Buyer pilot Instructor(s) as set forth in Appendix A to this Clause 16.

Should the Buyer request, subject to the Seller’s consent, such Seller pilot Instructors to perform any other flight support during the flight crew line initial operating period, such as but not limited to line assistance, demonstration flight(s), ferry flight(s) or any flight(s) required by the Buyer during the period of entry into service of the Aircraft, it is understood that such flight(s) will be deducted from the flight crew line initial operating experience allowance set forth in Appendix A to this Clause 16.

It is hereby understood by the Parties that the Seller’s pilot Instructors will only perform the above flight support services to the extent they bear the relevant qualifications to do so.

 

16.6.4 Type Specific Cabin Crew Training Course

The Seller will provide type specific training for cabin crews at one of the locations defined in Clause 16.2.1.

If the Buyer’s Aircraft is to incorporate special features, the type specific cabin crew training course will be performed no earlier than ***** before the scheduled Delivery Date of the Buyer’s first Aircraft.

 

16.6.5 Training on Aircraft

During any and all flights performed in accordance with this Clause 16.6, the Buyer will bear full responsibility for the aircraft upon which the flight is performed, including but not limited to any required maintenance, all expenses such as fuel, oil or landing fees and the provision of insurance in line with Clause 16.13.

The Buyer will assist the Seller, if necessary, in obtaining the validation of the licenses of the Seller’s pilots performing Base Flight Training or initial operating experience by the Aviation Authority of the place of registration of the Aircraft.

 

16.7 Performance / Operations Courses

The Seller will provide performance/operations training for the Buyer’s personnel as defined in Appendix A to this Clause 16.

The available courses will be listed in the Seller’s Customer Services Catalog current at the time of the course.

 

16.8 Maintenance Training

 

16.8.1 The Seller will provide maintenance training for the Buyer’s ground personnel as further set forth in Appendix A to this Clause 16.

 

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The available courses will be as listed in the Seller’s Customer Services Catalog current at the time of the course.

The practical training provided in the frame of maintenance training will be performed on the training devices in use in the Seller’s Training Centers.

 

16.8.2 Practical Training on Aircraft

Notwithstanding Clause 16.8.1 above, upon the Buyer’s request, the Seller may provide Instructors for the performance of practical training on aircraft (“ Practical Training ”).

Irrespective of the location at which the training takes place, the Buyer will provide at its own cost an aircraft for the performance of the Practical Training.

Should the Buyer require the Seller’s Instructors to provide Practical Training at facilities selected by the Buyer, such training will be subject to prior approval of the facilities by the Seller. All costs related to such Practical Training, including but not limited to the Seller’s approval of the facilities, will be borne by the Buyer.

The provision of a Seller Instructor for the Practical Training will be deducted from the trainee days allowance defined in Appendix A to this Clause 16, subject to the conditions detailed in Paragraph 4.4 thereof.

 

16.9 Supplier and Propulsion System Manufacturer Training

Upon the Buyer’s request, the Seller will provide to the Buyer the list of the maintenance and overhaul training courses provided by major Suppliers and the applicable Propulsion System Manufacturer on their respective products.

 

16.10 Proprietary Rights

All proprietary rights, including but not limited to patent, design and copyrights, relating to the Seller’s training data and documentation will remain with the Seller and/or its Affiliates and/or its Suppliers, as the case may be.

These proprietary rights will also apply to any translation into a language or languages or media that may have been performed or caused to be performed by the Buyer.

 

16.11 Confidentiality

The Seller’s training data and documentation are designated as confidential and as such are provided to the Buyer for the sole use of the Buyer, for training of its own personnel, who undertakes not to disclose the content thereof in whole or in part, to any third party without the prior written consent of the Seller, save as permitted herein or otherwise pursuant to any government or legal requirement imposed upon the Buyer.

In the event of the Seller having authorized the disclosure of any training data and documentation to third parties either under this Agreement or by an express prior written authorization, the Buyer will cause such third party to agree to be bound by the same conditions and restrictions as the Buyer with respect to the disclosed training data and documentation and to use such training data and documentation solely for the purpose for which they are provided.

 

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16.12 Transferability

Without prejudice to Clause 21.1, the Buyer’s rights under this Clause 16 may not be assigned, sold, transferred, novated or otherwise alienated by operation of law or otherwise, without the Seller’s prior written consent.

 

16.13 Indemnities and Insurance

INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO THIS CLAUSE 16 ARE AS SET FORTH IN CLAUSE 19.

THE BUYER WILL PROVIDE THE SELLER WITH AN ADEQUATE INSURANCE CERTIFICATE PRIOR TO ANY TRAINING ON AIRCRAFT.

 

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APPENDIX A TO CLAUSE 16

TRAINING ALLOWANCE

For the avoidance of doubt, all quantities indicated below are the total quantities granted ***** Aircraft firmly ordered, unless otherwise specified.

The contractual training courses defined in this Appendix A will be provided up to ***** ***** under this Agreement.

Notwithstanding the above, flight operations training courses granted per firmly ordered Aircraft in this Appendix A will be provided by the Seller within a period starting ***** before and ending ***** after said Aircraft Delivery.

Any deviation to said training delivery schedule will be mutually agreed between the Buyer and the Seller.

 

1 FLIGHT OPERATIONS TRAINING

 

1.1 Flight Crew Training (standard transition course)

The Seller will provide flight crew training (standard transition course) ***** for ***** of the Buyer’s flight crews ***** as of the date hereof.

 

1.2 Flight Crew Line Initial Operating Experience

The Seller will provide to the Buyer pilot Instructor(s) ***** for a period of *****

Unless otherwise agreed during the Training Conference, in order to follow the Aircraft Delivery schedule, the maximum number of pilot Instructors present at any one time will be limited to ***** pilot Instructors.

 

1.5 Type Specific Cabin Crew Training Course

The Seller will provide to the Buyer ***** type specific training for cabin crews for ***** of the Buyer’s cabin crew instructors, pursers or cabin attendants.

 

1.6 Airbus Pilot Instructor Course (APIC)

The Seller will provide to the Buyer transition Airbus Pilot Instructor Course(s) (APIC), for flight and synthetic instruction, ***** for ***** of the Buyer’s flight instructors. APIC courses will be performed in groups of *****

 

2 PERFORMANCE / OPERATIONS COURSE(S)

The Seller will provide to the Buyer ***** trainee days of performance / operations training ***** for the Buyer’s personnel.

 

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3 MAINTENANCE TRAINING

 

3.1 The Seller will provide to the Buyer ***** trainee days of maintenance training ***** for the Buyer’s personnel.

 

3.2 The Seller will provide to the Buyer ***** Engine Run-up courses.

 

4 TRAINEE DAYS ACCOUNTING

Trainee days are counted as follows:

 

4.1 For instruction at the Seller’s Training Centers: one (1) day of instruction for one (1) trainee equals one (1) trainee day. The number of trainees originally registered at the beginning of the course will be counted as the number of trainees to have taken the course.

 

4.2 For instruction outside of the Seller’s Training Centers: one (1) day of instruction by one (1) Seller Instructor equals the actual number of trainees attending the course or a minimum of ***** trainee days, except for structure maintenance training course(s).

 

4.3 For structure maintenance training courses outside the Seller’s Training Center(s), one (1) day of instruction by one (1) Seller Instructor equals the actual number of trainees attending the course or the minimum number of trainees as indicated in the Seller’s Customer Services Catalog.

 

4.4 For practical training, whether on training devices or on aircraft, one (1) day of instruction by one (1) Seller Instructor equals the actual number of trainees attending the course or a minimum of ***** trainee days.

 

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17 - EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER PRODUCT SUPPORT

 

17.1 Equipment Supplier Product Support Agreements

 

17.1.1 The Seller has obtained enforceable and transferable product support agreements from Suppliers of Supplier Parts, the benefit of which is hereby accepted by the Buyer. Said agreements become enforceable as soon as and for as long as an operator is identified as an Airbus aircraft operator.

 

17.1.2 These agreements are based on the World Airlines Suppliers Guide, are made available to the Buyer through the SPSA Application, and include Supplier commitments as contained in the Supplier Product Support Agreements which include the following provisions:

 

17.1.2.1 Technical data and manuals required to operate, maintain, service and overhaul the Supplier Parts will be prepared in accordance with the applicable provisions of ATA Specification including revision service and be published in the English language. The Seller will recommend that a software user guide, where applicable, be supplied in the form of an appendix to the Component Maintenance Manual. Such data will be provided in compliance with the applicable ATA Specification;

 

17.1.2.2 Warranties and guarantees, including standard warranties. In addition, landing gear Suppliers will provide service life policies for selected structural landing gear elements;

 

17.1.2.3 Training to ensure efficient operation, maintenance and overhaul of the Supplier Parts for the Buyer’s instructors, shop and line service personnel;

 

17.1.2.4 Spares data in compliance with ATA iSpecification 2200, initial provisioning recommendations, spare parts and logistic service including routine and expedite deliveries;

 

17.1.2.5 Technical service to assist the Buyer with maintenance, overhaul, repair, operation and inspection of Supplier Parts as well as required tooling and spares provisioning.

 

17.2 Supplier Compliance

The Seller will monitor Suppliers’ compliance with support commitments defined in the Supplier Product Support Agreements and will, if necessary, jointly take remedial action with the Buyer.

 

17.3 Nothing in this Clause 17 shall be construed to prevent or limit the Buyer from entering into direct negotiations with a Supplier with respect to different or additional terms and conditions applicable to Suppliers Parts selected by the Buyer to be installed on the Aircraft.

 

17.4 Familiarization Training

Upon the Buyer’s request, the Seller will provide the Buyer with Supplier Product Support Agreements familiarization training at the Seller’s facilities in Blagnac, France. An on-line training module will be further available through AirbusWorld, access to which will be subject to the GTC.

 

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18 - BUYER FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

 

18.1 Administration

 

18.1.1 In accordance with the Specification, the Seller will install those items of equipment that are identified in the Specification as being furnished by the Buyer (“ Buyer Furnished Equipment ” or “ BFE ”), provided that the BFE and the supplier of such BFE (the “ BFE Supplier ”) are referred to in the Airbus BFE Product Catalog valid at the time the BFE Supplier is selected.

 

18.1.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing and without prejudice to Clause 2.4, if the Buyer wishes to install BFE manufactured by a supplier who is not referred to in the Airbus BFE Product Catalog, the Buyer will so inform the Seller and the Seller will conduct a feasibility study of the Buyer’s request, in order to consider approving such supplier, provided that such request is compatible with the Seller’s industrial planning and the associated Scheduled Delivery Month for the Buyer’s Aircraft. In addition, it is a prerequisite to such approval that the considered supplier be qualified by the Seller’s Aviation Authorities to produce equipment for installation on civil aircraft. Any approval of a supplier by the Seller under this Clause 18.1.2 will be performed at the Buyer’s expense. The Buyer will cause any BFE supplier approved under this Clause 18.1.2 (each an “ Approved BFE Supplier ”) to comply with the conditions set forth in this Clause 18 and specifically Clause 18.2.

Except for the specific purposes of this Clause 18.1.2, the term “BFE Supplier” will be deemed to include Approved BFE Suppliers.

 

18.1.3 The Seller will advise the Buyer of the dates by which, in the planned release of engineering for the Aircraft, the Seller requires from each BFE Supplier a written detailed engineering definition encompassing a Declaration of Design and Performance (the “ BFE Engineering Definition ”). The Seller will reasonably provide to the Buyer and/or the BFE Supplier(s), the interface documentation necessary for development of the BFE Engineering Definition.

The BFE Engineering Definition will include the description of the dimensions and weight of BFE, the information related to its certification and the information necessary for the installation and operation thereof, including when applicable 3D models compatible with the Seller’s systems. The Buyer will furnish, or cause the BFE Suppliers to furnish, the BFE Engineering Definition by the dates advised by the Seller pursuant to the preceding paragraph after which the BFE Engineering Definition will not be revised, except through an SCN executed in accordance with Clause 2.

 

18.1.4 The Seller will also provide in due time to the Buyer a schedule of dates and the shipping addresses for delivery of the BFE and, where requested by the Seller, additional spare BFE to permit installation in the Aircraft in a timely manner. The Buyer will provide, or cause the BFE Suppliers to provide, the BFE by such dates in a serviceable condition. The Buyer will, upon the Seller’s request, provide to the Seller dates and references of all BFE purchase orders placed by the Buyer.

The Buyer will also provide, when requested by the Seller, at Airbus Operations S.A.S. in Toulouse, France, and/or at Airbus Operations GmbH, Division Hamburger Flugzeugbau in Hamburg, Germany, adequate field service including support from BFE Suppliers to act in a technical advisory capacity to the Seller in the installation, calibration and possible repair of a BFE.

 

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18.1.5 Without prejudice to the Buyer’s obligations hereunder, in order to facilitate the development of the BFE Engineering Definition, the Seller will organize meetings between the Buyer and BFE Suppliers. The Buyer hereby agrees to participate in such meetings and to provide adequate technical and engineering expertise to reach decisions within a timeframe specified by the Seller.

In addition, prior to Delivery of the Aircraft to the Buyer, the Buyer agrees:

 

  (i) to monitor the BFE Suppliers and ensure that they will enable the Buyer to fulfil its obligations, including but not limited to those set forth in the Customization Milestone Chart;

 

  (ii) that, should a timeframe, quality or other type of risk be identified at a given BFE Supplier, the Buyer will allocate resources to such BFE Supplier so as not to jeopardize the industrial schedule of the Aircraft;

 

  (iii) for major BFE, including, but not being limited to, seats, galleys and IFE (“ Major BFE ”) to participate on a mandatory basis in the specific meetings that take place between BFE Supplier selection and BFE delivery, namely:

 

  (a) Preliminary Design Review (“ PDR ”),

 

  (b) Critical Design Review (“ CDR ”);

 

  (iv) to attend the First Article Inspection (“ FAI ”) for the first shipset of all Major BFE. Should the Buyer not attend such FAI, the Buyer will delegate the FAI to the BFE Supplier thereof and confirmation thereof will be supplied to the Seller in writing;

 

  (v) to attend the Source Inspection (“ SI ”) that takes place at the BFE Supplier’s premises prior to shipping, for each shipset of all Major BFE. Should the Buyer not attend such SI, the Buyer will delegate the SI to the BFE Supplier and confirmation thereof will be supplied to the Seller in writing. Should the Buyer not attend the SI, the Buyer will be deemed to have accepted the conclusions of the BFE Supplier with respect to such SI.

The Seller will be entitled to attend the PDR, the CDR and the FAI. In doing so, the Seller’s employees will be acting in an advisory capacity only and at no time will they be deemed to be acting as Buyer’s employees or agents, either directly or indirectly.

 

18.1.6 The BFE will be imported into France or into Germany by the Buyer under a suspensive customs system (Régime de l’entrepôt douanier ou régime de perfectionnement actif or Zollverschluss) without application of any French or German tax or customs duty, and will be delivered on a DDU basis, to the following shipping addresses:

Airbus Operations S.A.S.

316 Route de Bayonne

31300 Toulouse

France

 

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or

Airbus Operations GmbH

Kreetslag 10

21129 Hamburg

Germany

Or such other location as may be specified by the Seller.

 

18.2 Applicable Requirements

The Buyer is responsible for ensuring, at its expense, and warrants that the BFE will:

 

  (i) be manufactured by either a BFE Supplier referred to in the Airbus BFE Product Catalog or an Approved BFE Supplier, and

 

  (ii) meet the requirements of the applicable Specification of the Aircraft, and

 

  (iii) be delivered with the relevant certification documentation, including but not limited to the DDP, and

 

  (iv) comply with the BFE Engineering Definition, and

 

  (v) comply with applicable requirements incorporated by reference to the Type Certificate and listed in the Type Certificate Data Sheet, and

 

  (vi) be approved by the Aviation Authority issuing the Export Airworthiness Certificate and by the Buyer’s Aviation Authority for installation and use on the Aircraft at the time of Delivery of the Aircraft, and

 

  (vii) not infringe any patent, copyright or other intellectual property right of the Seller any third party, and

 

  (viii) not be subject to any legal obligation or other encumbrance that may prevent, hinder or delay the installation of the BFE in the Aircraft and/or the Delivery of the Aircraft.

The Seller will be entitled to refuse any item of BFE that it considers incompatible with the Specification, the BFE Engineering Definition or the certification requirements.

 

18.3 Buyer’s Obligation and Seller’s Remedies

 

18.3.1 Any delay or failure by the Buyer or the BFE Suppliers in:

 

  (i) complying with the foregoing warranty or in providing the BFE Engineering Definition or field service mentioned in Clause 18.1.4, or

 

  (ii) furnishing the BFE in a serviceable condition at the requested delivery date, or

 

  (iii) obtaining any required approval for such BFE equipment under the above mentioned Aviation Authorities’ regulations,

 

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may delay the performance of any act to be performed by the Seller, including Delivery of the Aircraft. The Seller will not be responsible for such delay which will cause the Final Price of the affected Aircraft to be adjusted in accordance with the updated delivery schedule and to include in particular the amount of the Seller’s additional costs attributable to such delay or failure by the Buyer or the BFE Suppliers, such as storage, taxes, insurance and costs of out-of sequence installation.

 

18.3.2 In addition, in the event of any delay or failure mentioned in 18.3.1 above, the Seller may:

 

  (i) select, purchase and install equipment similar to the BFE at issue, in which event the Final Price of the affected Aircraft will also be increased by the purchase price of such equipment plus reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Seller for handling charges, transportation, insurance, packaging and, if so required and not already provided for in the Final Price of the Aircraft, for adjustment and calibration; or

 

  (ii) if the BFE is delayed by more than ***** beyond, or is not approved within ***** of the dates specified in Clause 18.1.4, deliver the Aircraft without the installation of such BFE, notwithstanding applicable terms of Clauses 7 and 8, and the Seller will thereupon be relieved of all obligations to install such equipment.

 

18.4 Title and Risk of Loss

Title to and risk of loss of any BFE will at all times remain with the Buyer except that risk of loss (limited to cost of replacement of said BFE) will be with the Seller for as long as such BFE is under the care, custody and control of the Seller.

 

18.5 Disposition of BFE Following Termination

 

18.5.1 If a termination of this Agreement pursuant to the provisions of Clause 20 occurs with respect to an Aircraft in which all or any part of the BFE has been installed prior to the date of such termination, the Seller will be entitled, but not required, to remove all items of BFE that can be removed without damage to the Aircraft and to undertake commercially reasonable efforts to facilitate the sale of such items of BFE to other customers, retaining and applying the proceeds of such sales to reduce the Seller’s damages resulting from the termination.

 

18.5.2 The Buyer will cooperate with the Seller in facilitating the sale of BFE pursuant to Clause 18.5.1 and will be responsible for all costs incurred by the Seller in removing and facilitating the sale of such BFE. The Buyer will reimburse the Seller for all such costs within five (5) Business Days of receiving documentation of such costs from the Seller.

 

18.5.3 The Seller will notify the Buyer as to those items of BFE not sold by the Seller pursuant to Clause 18.5.1 above and, at the Seller’s request, the Buyer will undertake to remove such items from the Seller’ facility within thirty (30) days of the date of such notice. The Buyer will have no claim against the Seller for damage, loss or destruction of any item of BFE removed from the Aircraft and not removed from Seller’s facility within such period.

 

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18.5.4 The Buyer will have no claim against the Seller for damage to or destruction of any item of BFE damaged or destroyed in the process of being removed from the Aircraft, provided that the Seller will use reasonable care in such removal.

 

18.5.5 The Buyer will grant the Seller title to any BFE items that cannot be removed from the Aircraft without causing damage to the Aircraft or rendering any system in the Aircraft unusable.

 

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19 - INDEMNITIES AND INSURANCE

The Seller and the Buyer will each be liable for Losses (as defined below) arising from the acts or omissions of their respective directors, officers, agents or employees occurring during or incidental to such party’s exercise of its rights and performance of its obligations under this Agreement, except as provided in Clauses 19.1 and 19.2.

 

19.1 Seller’s Indemnities

The Seller will, except in the case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct of the Buyer, its directors, officers, agents and/or employees, be solely liable for and will indemnify and hold the Buyer, its Affiliates and each of their respective directors, officers, agents, employees and insurers harmless against all losses, liabilities, claims, damages, costs and expenses, including court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees (“ Losses ”), arising from:

 

  (i) claims for injuries to, or death of, the Seller’s directors, officers, agents or employees, or loss of, or damage to, property of the Seller or its employees when such Losses occur during or are incidental to either party’s exercise of any right or performance of any obligation under this Agreement, and

 

  (ii) claims for injuries to, or death of, third parties, or loss of, or damage to, property of third parties, occurring during or incidental to the Technical Acceptance Flights.

 

19.2 Buyer’s Indemnities

The Buyer will, except in the case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct of the Seller, its directors, officers, agents and/or employees, be solely liable for and will indemnify and hold the Seller, its Affiliates, its subcontractors, and each of their respective directors, officers, agents, employees and insurers, harmless against all Losses arising from:

 

  (i) claims for injuries to, or death of, the Buyer’s directors, officers, agents or employees, or loss of, or damage to, property of the Buyer or its employees, when such Losses occur during or are incidental to either party’s exercise of any right or performance of any obligation under this Agreement, and

 

  (ii) claims for injuries to, or death of, third parties, or loss of, or damage to, property of third parties, occurring during or incidental to (a) the provision of Seller Representatives services under Clause 15 including services performed on board the aircraft or (b) the provision of Aircraft Training Services to the Buyer.

 

19.3 Notice and Defense of Claims

If any claim is made or suit is brought against a party or entity entitled to indemnification under this Clause 19 (the “ Indemnitee ”) for damages for which liability has been assumed by the other party under this Clause 19 (the “ Indemnitor ”), the Indemnitee will promptly give notice to the Indemnitor and the Indemnitor (unless otherwise requested by the Indemnitee) will assume and conduct the defense, or settlement, of such claim or suit, as the Indemnitor will deem prudent. Notice of the claim or suit will be accompanied by all information pertinent to the matter as is reasonably available to the Indemnitee and will be followed by such cooperation by the Indemnitee as the Indemnitor or its counsel may reasonably request, at the expense of the Indemnitor.

 

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If the Indemnitor fails or refuses to assume the defense of any claim or suit notified to it under this Clause 19, the Indemnitee will have the right to proceed with the defense or settlement of the claim or suit as it deems prudent and will have a claim against the Indemnitor for any judgments, settlements, costs or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees. Further, in such event, the Indemnitor will be deemed to have waived any objection or defense to the Indemnitee’s claim based on the reasonableness of any settlement.

 

19.4 Insurance

 

19.4.1 For all Aircraft Training Services, to the extent of the Buyer’s undertaking set forth in Clause 19.2, the Buyer will:

 

  (i) cause the Seller, its Affiliates, its subcontractors and each of their respective directors, officers, agents and employees to be named as additional insured under the Buyer’s Comprehensive Aviation Legal Liability insurance policies, including War Risks and Allied Perils (such insurance to include the AVN 52E Extended Coverage Endorsement Aviation Liabilities or any further Endorsement replacing AVN 52E as may be available as well as any excess coverage in respect of War and Allied Perils Third Parties Legal Liabilities Insurance), and

 

  (ii) with respect to the Buyer’s Hull All Risks and Hull War Risks insurances and Allied Perils, cause the insurers of the Buyer’s hull insurance policies to waive all rights of subrogation against the Seller, its Affiliates, its subcontractors and each of their respective directors, officers, agents, employees and insurers.

 

19.4.2 Any applicable deductible will be borne by the Buyer. The Buyer will furnish to the Seller, not less than seven (7) Business Days prior to the start of any Aircraft Training Services, certificates of insurance, in English, evidencing the limits of liability cover and period of insurance coverage in a form acceptable to the Seller from the Buyer’s insurance broker(s), certifying that such policies have been endorsed as follows:

 

  (i) under the Comprehensive Aviation Legal Liability Insurances, the Buyer’s policies are primary and non-contributory to any insurance maintained by the Seller,

 

  (ii) such insurance can only be cancelled or materially altered by the giving of not less than ***** (but ***** or such lesser period as may be customarily available in respect of War Risks and Allied Perils) prior written notice thereof to the Seller, and

 

  (iii) under any such cover, all rights of subrogation against the Seller, its Affiliates, its subcontractors and each of their respective directors, officers, agents, employees and insurers have been waived.

 

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20 - TERMINATION

 

20.1 Termination Events

Each of the following will constitute a “ Termination Event

 

  (i) The Buyer or any of its Affiliates commences in any jurisdiction any case, proceeding or other action with respect to the Buyer or any of its Affiliates or their properties relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, winding-up, liquidation, dissolution or other relief from, or with respect to, or readjustment of, its debts or obligations.

 

  (ii) An action is commenced in any jurisdiction seeking the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian or other similar official for the Buyer or any of its respective Affiliates or for all or any substantial part of their respective assets, and such action remains unstayed, undismissed or undischarged for *****, or the Buyer or any of its Affiliates makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors.

 

  (iii) An action is commenced in any jurisdiction against the Buyer or any of its respective Affiliates seeking issuance of a warrant of attachment, execution, distraint or similar process against all or any substantial part of their respective assets, and such action remains unstayed, undismissed or undischarged for *****.

 

  (iv) The Buyer or any of its Affiliates becomes the object, in any jurisdiction, of a case, proceeding or action similar or analogous to any of the events mentioned in Clause 20.1(i), (ii) or (iii).

 

  (v) The Buyer or any of its Affiliates is generally not able, or is expected to be unable to, or will admit in writing its inability to, pay its debts as they become due.

 

  (vi) The Buyer or any of its Affiliates commences negotiations with significant creditors, existing or potential, either with the intention of restructuring all or a substantial part of all of its outstanding obligations or in preparation for the commencement of filing bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, winding-up, liquidation, dissolution or other relief from, or with respect to, or readjustment of, its debts or obligations.

 

  (vii) The Buyer or any of its Affiliates fails to make payment of (a) any payment required to be made under this Agreement or any other material agreement between the Buyer or any of its Affiliates on the one hand and the Seller or any of its Affiliates on the other hand when such payment is due, (b) any Predelivery Payment required to be made under this Agreement when such payment is due, or (c) payment of all or part of the Final Price of any Aircraft required to be made under this Agreement.

 

  (viii) The Buyer repudiates, cancels or terminates this Agreement in whole or in part.

 

  (ix) The Buyer defaults in its obligation to take delivery of an Aircraft as provided in Clause 9.2.

 

  (x) The Buyer or any of its Affiliates defaults in the observance or performance of any other covenant, undertaking or obligation contained in this Agreement or any other material agreement between the Buyer or its Affiliates, on the one hand, and the Seller or its Affiliates on the other hand and any *****

 

  (xi) Any other event that the parties agree in writing constitutes a Termination Event.

 

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20.2 Remedies in Event of Termination

 

20.2.1 If a Termination Event occurs, the Buyer will be in material breach of this Agreement, and the Seller will have the right to resort to any remedy under applicable law or in equity, and may, without limitation, by written notice to the Buyer, immediately do any or all of the following:

 

  (i) (a) suspend its performance under this Agreement with respect to any or all Aircraft, (b) without prejudice to Seller’s option to exercise its rights under Clause 5.8.2, reschedule the Scheduled Delivery Month of any or all Aircraft remaining to be delivered under this Agreement, (c) reschedule the date for performance under this Agreement with respect to any or all equipment, services, data and other items, and/or (d) cancel or terminate this Agreement (a “ Termination ”) with respect to any or all Aircraft, and/or equipment, services, data and/or other items related thereto; and

 

  (ii) claim and receive payment from the Buyer of a sum equal to *****

 

20.2.2 The parties to this Agreement are sophisticated parties represented by competent counsel. The provisions of this Clause 20 have been agreed on after careful consideration by the Buyer, have been the subject of discussion and negotiation and are fully understood by the Buyer. The price of the Aircraft and the other mutual agreements of the Buyer and Seller set forth in this Agreement were arrived at in consideration of, inter alia, the provisions of this Clause 20, specifically including the remedial provisions set forth in Clause 20.2.

 

20.3 Notice of Termination Event

If the Buyer becomes aware of the occurrence of a Termination Event by the Buyer, it will promptly notify the Seller of such occurrence in writing, provided, that any failure by the Buyer to notify the Seller will not prejudice the Seller’s rights or remedies hereunder.

 

20.4 Information Covenants

The Buyer hereby covenants and agrees that, from the date of this Agreement until no further Aircraft are to be delivered hereunder, the Buyer will furnish or cause to be furnished to the Seller the following:

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For the purposes of this Clause 20, (x) ***** will mean ***** and (y) ***** will mean, *****

 

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21 - ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS

 

21.1 Assignments

Except as hereinafter provided, neither party may sell, assign, novate or transfer its rights or obligations under this Agreement to any person without the prior written consent of the other, except that the Seller may sell, assign, novate or transfer its rights or obligations under this Agreement to any Affiliate without the Buyer’s consent.

 

21.2 Assignments on Sale, Merger or Consolidation

The Buyer will be entitled to assign its rights under this Agreement at any time due to a merger, consolidation or a sale of all or substantially all of its assets, provided the Buyer first obtains the written consent of the Seller. The Buyer will provide the Seller with ***** notice if the Buyer wishes the Seller to provide such consent. The Seller will provide its consent if

 

  (i) the surviving or acquiring entity is organized and existing under the laws of the United States;

 

  (ii) the surviving or acquiring entity has executed an assumption agreement, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Seller, agreeing to assume all of the Buyer’s obligations under this Agreement;

 

  (iii) at the time, and immediately following the consummation, of the merger, consolidation or sale, no Termination Event exists or will have occurred and be continuing;

 

  (iv) there exists with respect to the surviving or acquiring entity no basis for a Termination Event;

 

  (v) the surviving or acquiring entity is an air carrier holding an operating certificate issued by the FAA at the time, and immediately following the consummation, of such sale, merger or consolidation; and

 

  (vi) following the sale, merger or consolidation, the surviving entity is in a financial condition at least equal to that of the Buyer at time of execution of the Agreement.

 

21.3 Designations by Seller

The Seller may at any time by notice to the Buyer designate facilities or personnel of the Seller or any other Affiliate of the Seller at which or by whom the services to be performed under this Agreement will be performed. Notwithstanding such designation, the Seller will remain ultimately responsible for fulfilment of all obligations undertaken by the Seller in this Agreement.

 

21.4 Transfer of Rights and Obligations upon Reorganization

In the event that the Seller is subject to a corporate restructuring having as its object the transfer of, or succession by operation of law in, all or a substantial part of its assets and liabilities, rights and obligations, including those existing under this Agreement, to a person (the “ Successor ”) that is an Affiliate of the Seller at the time of that restructuring, for the purpose of the Successor

 

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carrying on the business carried on by the Seller at the time of the restructuring, such restructuring will be completed without consent of the Buyer following notification by the Seller to the Buyer in writing. The Buyer recognizes that succession of the Successor to the Agreement by operation of law that is valid under the law pursuant to which that succession occurs will be binding upon the Buyer.

 

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22 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

 

22.1 Data Retrieval

On the Seller’s reasonable request, the Buyer will provide the Seller with all the necessary data, as customarily compiled by the Buyer and pertaining to the operation of the Aircraft, to assist the Seller in making an efficient and coordinated survey of all reliability, maintenance, operational and cost data with a view to monitoring the efficient and cost effective operations of the Airbus fleet worldwide

 

22.2 Notices

All notices and requests required or authorized hereunder will be given in writing either by personal delivery to a authorized officer of the party to whom the same is given or by commercial courier, certified air mail (return receipt requested) or facsimile at the addresses and numbers set forth below. The date on which any such notice or request is so personally delivered, or if such notice or request is given by commercial courier, certified air mail or facsimile, the date on which sent, will be deemed to be the effective date of such notice or request.

The Seller will be addressed at:

Airbus S.A.S.

Attention: Senior Vice President Contracts

1, Rond Point Maurice Bellonte

31707 Blagnac Cedex,

France

 

Telephone:    +33-05-61-30-40-12
Facsimile:    +33-05-61-30-40-11

The Buyer will be addressed at:

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Boulevard

Burlingame, California 94010

United States of America

Attention: General Counsel

 

Telephone:    (650) 762-7000
Facsimile:    (650) 762-7001

From time to time, the party receiving the notice or request may designate another address or another person.

 

22.3 Waiver

The failure of either party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Agreement, to exercise any right herein provided or to require at any time performance by the other party of any of the provisions hereof will in no way be construed to be a present or future waiver of such

 

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provisions nor in any way to affect the validity of this Agreement or any part hereof or the right of the other party thereafter to enforce each and every such provision. The express waiver by either party of any provision, condition or requirement of this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of any future obligation to comply with such provision, condition or requirement.

 

22.4 International Supply Contract

The Buyer and the Seller recognize that this Agreement is an international supply contract which has been the subject of discussion and negotiation, that all its terms and conditions are fully understood by the parties, and that the Specification and price of the Aircraft and the other mutual agreements of the parties set forth herein were arrived at in consideration of, inter alia, all provisions hereof specifically including all waivers, releases and remunerations by the Buyer set out herein.

 

22.5 Certain Representations of the Parties

 

22.5.1 Buyer’s Representations

The Buyer represents and warrants to the Seller:

 

  (i) the Buyer is a corporation organized and existing in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and has the corporate power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement;

 

  (ii) neither the execution and delivery by the Buyer of this Agreement, nor the consummation of any of the transactions by the Buyer contemplated thereby, nor the performance by the Buyer of the obligations thereunder, constitutes a breach of any agreement to which the Buyer is a party or by which its assets are bound;

 

  (iii) this Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Buyer and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Buyer enforceable against the Buyer in accordance with its terms.

 

22.5.2 Seller’s Representations

The Seller represents and warrants to the Buyer:

 

  (i) the Seller is organized and existing in good standing under the laws of the Republic of France and has the corporate power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under the Agreement;

 

  (ii) neither the execution and delivery by the Seller of this Agreement, nor the consummation of any of the transactions by the Seller contemplated thereby, nor the performance by the Seller of the obligations thereunder, constitutes a breach of any agreement to which the Seller is a party or by which its assets are bound;

 

  (iii) this Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Seller and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Seller enforceable against the Seller in accordance with its terms.

 

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22.6 Interpretation and Law

 

22.6.1 THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED AND THE PERFORMANCE THEREOF WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO ITS CONFLICTS OF LAWS PROVISIONS THAT WOULD RESULT IN THE APPLICATION OF THE LAW OF ANY OTHER JURISDICTION.

Each of the Seller and the Buyer (i) hereby irrevocably submits itself to the nonexclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the state of New York, New York County, of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, for the purposes of any suit, action or other proceeding arising out of this Agreement, the subject matter hereof or any of the transactions contemplated hereby brought by any party or parties hereto, and (ii) hereby waives, and agrees not to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such suit, action or proceeding, to the extent permitted by applicable law, any defense based on sovereign or other immunity or that the suit, action or proceeding which is referred to in clause (i) above is brought in an inconvenient forum, that the venue of such suit, action or proceeding is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or any of the transactions contemplated hereby may not be enforced in or by these courts.

THE PARTIES HEREBY ALSO AGREE THAT THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON CONTRACTS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SALE OF GOODS WILL NOT APPLY TO THIS TRANSACTION.

 

22.6.2 Service of process in any suit, action or proceeding in respect of any matter as to which the Seller or the Buyer has submitted to jurisdiction under Clause 22.6 may be made (i) on the Seller by delivery of the same personally or by dispatching the same via Federal Express, UPS, or similar international air courier service prepaid to, CT Corporation, New York City offices as agent for the Seller, it being agreed that service upon CT Corporation will constitute valid service upon the Seller or by any other method authorized by the laws of the State of New York, and (ii) on the Buyer by delivery of the same personally or by dispatching the same by Federal Express, UPS, or similar international air courier service prepaid, return receipt requested to its address in Clause 22.2, or by any other method authorized by the laws of the State of New York; provided in each case that failure to deliver or mail such copy will not affect the validity or effectiveness of the service of process.

 

22.7 Headings

All headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and do not constitute a part of this Agreement.

 

22.8 Waiver of Jury Trial

EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO WAIVES ITS RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LITIGATION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND FOR ANY COUNTERCLAIM OR CROSS-CLAIM THEREIN.

 

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22.9 Waiver of Consequential Damages

In no circumstances shall either party claim or receive incidental or consequential damages under this Agreement.

 

22.10 No Representations Outside of this Agreement

The parties declare that, prior to the execution of this Agreement, they, with the advice of their respective counsel, apprised themselves of sufficient relevant data in order that they might intelligently exercise their own judgments in deciding whether to execute this Agreement and in deciding on the contents of this Agreement. Each party further declares that its decision to execute this Agreement is not predicated on or influenced by any declarations or representations by any other person, party, or any predecessors in interest, successors, assigns, officers, directors, employees, agents or attorneys of any said person or party, except as set forth in this Agreement. This Agreement resulted from negotiation involving counsel for all of the parties hereto and no term herein will be construed or interpreted against any party under the contra proferentum or any related doctrine.

 

22.11 Confidentiality

Subject to any legal or governmental requirements of disclosure, the parties (which for this purpose will include their employees, Buyer’s board members, financial advisors and legal counsel) will maintain the terms and conditions of this Agreement and any reports or other data furnished hereunder strictly confidential, including but not limited to, the Aircraft pricing (the “ Confidential Information ”). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Buyer will use its best efforts to limit the disclosure of the contents of this Agreement to the extent legally permissible in (i) any filing required to be made by the Buyer with any governmental agency and will make such applications as will be necessary to implement the foregoing, and (ii) any press release concerning the whole or any part of the contents and/or subject matter hereof or of any future addendum hereto. With respect to any public disclosure or filing, the Buyer agrees to submit to the Seller a copy of the proposed document to be filed or disclosed and will give the Seller a reasonable period of time in which to review said document. The Buyer and the Seller will consult with each other prior to the making of any public disclosure or filing, permitted hereunder, of this Agreement or the terms and conditions thereof.

The provisions of this Clause 22.11 will survive any termination of this Agreement.

 

22.12 Severability

If any provision of this Agreement should for any reason be held ineffective, the remainder of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect. To the extent permitted by applicable law, each party hereto hereby waives any provision of law that renders any provision of this Agreement prohibited or unenforceable in any respect.

 

22.13 Entire Agreement

This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any previous understanding, commitments or representations whatsoever, whether oral or written. This Agreement will not be amended or modified except by an instrument in writing of even date herewith or subsequent hereto executed by both parties or by their fully authorized representatives.

 

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22.14 Inconsistencies

In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and the terms contained in either (i) the Specification, or (ii) any other Exhibit, in each such case the terms of this Agreement will prevail over the terms of the Specification or any other Exhibit. For the purpose of this Clause 22.14, the term Agreement will not include the Specification or any other Exhibit hereto.

 

22.15 Language

All correspondence, documents and any other written matters in connection with this Agreement will be in English.

 

22.16 Counterparts

This Agreement has been executed in two (2) original copies.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered will be an original, but all such counterparts will together constitute but one and the same instrument.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this A320 Aircraft Purchase Agreement was entered into as of the day and year first above written.

 

AIRBUS S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Christophe Mourey

Title:  

Vice President Contracts

 

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/ David Cush

Title:  

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

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EXHIBIT A-1

A320 SPECIFICATION

The A320 Standard Specification is contained in a separate folder.

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Appendix 1 to Exhibit A-1

 

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  VIRGIN AMERICA A320-200 CUSTOMIZATION    
  Based on A320-200 Standard Specification issue 7.0  

 

V12 – Dec 17, 2010

        A320-200       

EPAC/TDU

  

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Appendix 2 to Exhibit A-1

 

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  VIRGIN AMERICA A320-200 NEO CUSTOMIZATION  
  Based on A320-200 Standard Specification issue 7.0    

Group 2 A320 Aircraft are designated in this Exhibit as “A320-200 NEO” and are based on A320-200 Standard Specification issue 7.0 as modified to reflect NEO Options.

V12 – Dec 17, 2010

 

LIST OF IRREVOCABLE SCNS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NEO OPTIONS

NB: These three options shall be deemed signed SCNs pursuant to Clause 2 of the
Agreement

   A320-200 NEO
with CFM LEAP-X
     A320-200 NEO
with PW 1100G
      

EPAC/TDU

  

TITLE

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per A/C
USD in *****
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per A/C
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LIST OF ADDITIONAL SCNS

NB: Certain options listed below or from the currently available Airbus catalogues
may not be applicable and/or certified for Aircraft equipped with NEO Options

   A320-200 NEO
with CFM LEAP-X
     A320-200 NEO
with PW 1100G
      

EPAC/TDU

  

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per A/C
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EXHIBIT B-1

F O R M  O F

S P E C I F I C A T I O N  C H A N G E  N O T I C E

 

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EXHIBIT B-1

 

 

LOGO    For
SPECIFICATION CHANGE NOTICE    SCN Number
   Issue
   Dated
(SCN)    Page

Title:

Description:

Remarks / References

Specification changed by this SCN

This SCN requires prior or concurrent acceptance of the following SCN (s):

Price per aircraft

US DOLLARS:

AT DELIVERY CONDITIONS:

 

This change will be effective on    AIRCRAFT N°    and subsequent.

Provided approval is received by

 

  Buyer approval     Seller approval
  By:       By:  
  Date:       Date:  

 

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EXHIBIT B-1

 

 

LOGO    For
SPECIFICATION CHANGE NOTICE    SCN Number
   Issue
   Dated
(SCN)    Page

Specification repercussion:

After contractual agreement with respect to weight, performance, delivery, etc, the indicated part of the specification wording will read as follows:

 

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EXHIBIT B-1

 

 

LOGO    For
SPECIFICATION CHANGE NOTICE    SCN Number
   Issue
   Dated
(SCN)    Page

Scope of change (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)

 

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

 

CT1005288-EXH B-1-VRD-A320 EXECUTION


EXHIBIT B-2

 

AIRBUS    Airline
MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATION    MSCN Number
CHANGE NOTICE    Issue
   Dated
(MSCN)    Page                            1 of 3

Title:

Description

Effect on weight

 

Manufacturer’s Weight Empty Change   :   
Operational Weight Empty Change   :   
Allowable Payload Change   :   

Remarks / References

Specification changed by this MSCN

Price per aircraft

US DOLLARS:

AT DELIVERY CONDITIONS:.

 

This change will be effective on    AIRCRAFT N°    and subsequent.

Provided MSCN is not rejected by

 

  Buyer Approval     Seller Approval
  By:       By:  
  Date:       Date:  

 

CT1005288-VRD-EXH B-2- A320 EXECUTION

 

Page 1 of 3

 

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


EXHIBIT B-2

 

AIRBUS    Airline
MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATION    MSCN Number
CHANGE NOTICE    Issue
   Dated
(MSCN)    Page                            2 of 3

Specification repercussion:

After contractual agreement with respect to weight, performance, delivery, etc, the indicated part of the specification wording will read as follows:

 

CT1005288-VRD-EXH B-2- A320 EXECUTION

 

Page 2 of 3

 

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


EXHIBIT B-2

 

AIRBUS    Airline
MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATION    MSCN Number
CHANGE NOTICE    Issue
   Dated
(MSCN)    Page                            3 of 3

Scope of change (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)

 

CT1005288-VRD-EXH B-2- A320 EXECUTION

 

Page 3 of 3

 

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


EXHIBIT C

 

PART 1    SELLER PRICE REVISION FORMULA

 

1 BASE PRICE

The Base Price of the Airframe quoted in Clause 3.1.1 of the Agreement is subject to adjustment for changes in economic conditions as measured by data obtained from the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and in accordance with the provisions hereof.

 

2 BASE PERIOD

The Base Price of the Airframe has been established in accordance with the average economic conditions prevailing in ***** as defined by ***** index values indicated hereafter.

 

3 INDEXES

Labor Index: *****

The quarterly value released for a certain *****

Index code for access on the Web site of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: *****

Material Index: *****

Index code for access on the Web site of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: *****

 

CT1005288-EXH C PT1-VRD-A320 EXECUTION    EXH C PT1 -1

 

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


EXHIBIT C

 

 

4 REVISION FORMULA

*****

 

CT1005288-EXH C PT1-VRD-A320 EXECUTION    EXH C PT1 -2

 

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


EXHIBIT C

 

5 GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

5.1 Roundings

The Labor Index average and the Material Index average shall be computed to the first decimal. If the next succeeding place is five (5) or more, the preceding decimal place shall be raised to the next higher figure.

Each quotient (*****) and (*****) shall be rounded to the nearest ten-thousandth (4 decimals). If the next succeeding place is five (5) or more, the preceding decimal place shall be raised to the next higher figure.

The final factor shall be rounded to the nearest ten-thousandth (4 decimals).

The final price shall be rounded to the nearest whole number (0.5 or more rounded to 1).

 

5.2 Substitution of Indexes for Seller Price Revision Formula

If:

 

  (i) the United States Department of Labor substantially revises the methodology of calculation of the Labor Index or the Material Index as used in the Seller Price Revision Formula, or

 

  (ii) the United States Department of Labor discontinues, either temporarily or permanently, such Labor Index or such Material Index, or

 

  (iii) the data samples used to calculate such Labor Index or such Material Index are substantially changed;

the Seller shall select a substitute index for inclusion in the Seller Price Revision Formula (the “Substitute Index”).

The Substitute Index shall reflect as closely as possible the actual variance of the Labor Costs or of the material costs used in the calculation of the original Labor Index or Material Index as the case may be.

As a result of the selection of the Substitute Index, the Seller shall make an appropriate adjustment to the Seller Price Revision Formula to combine the successive utilization of the original Labor Index or Material Index (as the case may be) and of the Substitute Index.

 

5.3 Final Index Values

The Index values as defined in Clause 4 above shall be considered final and no further adjustment to the base prices as revised at Delivery of the Aircraft shall be made after Aircraft Delivery for any subsequent changes in the published Index values.

 

CT1005288-EXH C PT1-VRD-A320 EXECUTION    EXH C PT1 -3

 

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


EXHIBIT C

 

 

5.4 Limitation

*****

 

CT1005288-EXH C PT1-VRD-A320 EXECUTION    EXH C PT1 -4

 

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


EXHIBIT C

 

 

PART 2   

PROPULSION SYSTEM PRICE REVISION FORMULA

CFM INTERNATIONAL

 

1 REFERENCE PRICE OF THE PROPULSION SYSTEM

The “ Reference Price ” (as such term is used in this Exhibit C Part 2) for a set of two (2) CFM International CFM56-5B4/3 model engines is *****

The Reference Price is subject to adjustment for changes in economic conditions as measured by data obtained from the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics and in accordance with the provisions of Clauses 4 and 5 of this Exhibit C.

 

2 REFERENCE PERIOD

The Reference Price has been established in accordance with the economical conditions prevailing for ***** as defined by CFM INTERNATIONAL by the Reference *****.

 

3 INDEXES

Labor Index : *****

The quarterly value released for a certain *****

Index code for access on the Web site of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: *****.

Material Index: *****

Index code for access on the Web site of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: *****

 

CT1005288-EXH C PT2-VRD-A320   

EXH C PT2 -1

 

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


EXHIBIT C

 

4 REVISION FORMULA

*****

 

CT1005288-EXH C PT2-VRD-A320    EXH C PT2 -2

 

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


EXHIBIT C

 

5 GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

5.1 Roundings

 

  (i) The Material index average (*****) shall be rounded to the nearest second decimal place and the labor index average (*****) shall be rounded to the nearest first decimal place.

 

  (ii) ***** shall be rounded to the nearest second decimal place.

 

  (iii) The final factor (*****) shall be rounded to the nearest third decimal place.

If the next succeeding place is five (5) or more, the preceding decimal place shall be raised to the next higher figure.

After final computation, ***** shall be rounded to the nearest whole number (0.5 rounds to 1).

 

5.2 Final Index Values

The revised Reference Price at the date of Aircraft Delivery shall not be subject to any further adjustments in the indexes.

 

5.3 Interruption of Index Publication

If the US Department of Labor substantially revises the methodology of calculation or discontinues any to these indexes referred to hereabove, the Seller shall reflect the substitute for the revised or discontinued index selected by CFM INTERNATIONAL, such substitute index to lead in application to the same adjustment result, insofar as possible, as would have been achieved by continuing the use of the original index as it may have fluctuated had it not been revised or discontinued.

Appropriate revision of the formula shall be made to accomplish this result.

 

5.4 Annulment of Formula

Should the above ***** provisions become null and void by action of the US Government, the Reference Price shall be adjusted due to increases in the costs of labor and material which have occurred from the period represented by the applicable Reference ***** to the twelfth (12th) month prior to the month of Aircraft Delivery.

 

5.5 Limitations

*****

 

CT1005288-EXH C PT2-VRD-A320    EXH C PT2 -3

 

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


EXHIBIT C

 

 

PART 3   

PROPULSION SYSTEMS PRICE REVISION FORMULA

INTERNATIONAL AERO ENGINES

 

1 REFERENCE PRICE OF THE ENGINES

The “ Reference Price ” (as such term is used in this Exhibit C Part 3) of a set of two (2) International Aero Engines V2527-A5 model engines is *****.

The Reference Price is subject to adjustment for changes in economic conditions as measured by data obtained from the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and in accordance with the provisions hereof.

 

2 REFERENCE PERIOD

The Reference Price has been established in accordance with the average economic conditions prevailing in *****, as defined according to INTERNATIONAL AERO ENGINES by the ***** index values indicated in Clause 4 of this Exhibit C.

 

3 INDEXES

Labor Index ***** .

The quarterly value released for a certain *****.

Index code for access on the Web site of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: *****.

Material Index: *****.

Index code for access on the Web site of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: *****

 

CT1005288-EXH C PT2-VRD-A320 EXECUTION    EXH C PT2 -1

 

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


EXHIBIT C

 

4 REVISION FORMULA

*****.

 

CT1005288-EXH C PT2-VRD-A320 EXECUTION    EXH C PT2 -2

 

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


EXHIBIT C

 

5 GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

5.1 Roundings

 

  (i) ***** and ***** shall be calculated to the nearest tenth (1 decimal)

 

  (ii) Each quotient ( ***** ) and ( ***** ) shall be calculated to the nearest ten-thousandth (4 decimals).

 

  (iii) The final factor shall be rounded to the nearest ten-thousandth (4 decimals).

If the next succeeding place is five (5) or more the preceding decimal place shall be raised to the nearest higher figure.

After final computation, ***** shall be rounded to the nearest whole number (0.5 rounds to 1).

 

5.2 Final Index Values

The revised Reference Price at the date of Aircraft Delivery shall be the final price and shall not be subject to any further adjustments in the indexes.

If no final index values are available for any of the applicable month, the then published preliminary figures shall be the basis on which the Revised Reference Price shall be computed.

 

5.3 Interruption of Index Publication

If the US Department of Labor substantially revises the methodology of calculation or discontinues any of the indexes referred to hereabove, the Seller shall reflect the substitute for the revised or discontinued index selected by INTERNATIONAL AERO ENGINES, such substitute index to lead in application to the same adjustment result, insofar as possible, as would have been achieved by continuing the use of the original index as it may have fluctuated had it not been revised or discontinued.

Appropriate revision of the formula shall be made to accomplish this result.

 

5.4 Annulment of Formula

Should the above ***** provisions become null and void by action of the US Government, the price shall be adjusted due to increases in the costs of labor and material which have occurred from the period represented by the applicable Reference Price Indexes to the Fifth (5 th ), Sixth (6 th ) and Seventh (7 th ) months averaged prior to the Aircraft Delivery.

 

5.5 Limitation

Should the revised Reference Price be lower than the Reference Price, the final price shall be computed with the Reference Price.

 

CT1005288-EXH C PT2-VRD-A320 EXECUTION    EXH C PT2 -3

 

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


EXHIBIT C

 

PART 4   

PROPULSION SYSTEM PRICE REVISION FORMULA

CFM INTERNATIONAL *****

 

1 REFERENCE PRICE OF THE PROPULSION SYSTEM

The “ Reference Price ” (as such term is used in this Exhibit C Part 4) of a set of two (2) CFM International LEAP-X engines is *****

The Reference Price is subject to adjustment for changes in economic conditions as measured by data obtained from the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics and in accordance with the provisions of this Exhibit C Part 4.

 

2 REFERENCE PERIOD

The Reference Price has been established in accordance with the economic conditions prevailing ***** as defined by CFM International by the Reference *****.

 

3 INDEXES

Labor Index : *****

The quarterly value released for a certain *****

Index code for access on the Web site of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: *****

Material Index: *****

Index code for access on the Web site of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: *****

 

CT1005288-EXH C PT4-VRD-A320 EXECUTION    EXH C PT4 -1

 

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


EXHIBIT C

 

4 REVISION FORMULA

*****

 

CT1005288-EXH C PT4-VRD-A320 EXECUTION    EXH C PT4 -2

 

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


EXHIBIT C

 

5 GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

5.1 Roundings

 

  (i) The Material Index average ***** will be rounded to the nearest second decimal place and the Labor Index average ***** will be rounded to the nearest first decimal place.

 

  (ii) ***** will be rounded to the nearest second decimal place.

 

  (iii) The final factor ***** will be rounded to the nearest fourth decimal place. If the next succeeding place is five (5) or more, the preceding decimal place will be raised to the next higher figure.

 

  (iv) After final computation, ***** will be rounded to the nearest whole number (0.5 rounds to 1).

 

5.2 Final Index Values

The revised LEAP-X Reference Price at the date of Aircraft delivery will not be subject to any further adjustment in the indexes.

 

5.3 Interruption of Index Publication

If the US Department of Labor substantially revises the methodology of calculation or discontinues any of the indexes referred to hereabove, the Seller will reflect the substitute for the revised or discontinued index selected by CFM International, such substitute index to lead in application to the same adjustment result, insofar as possible, as would have been achieved by continuing the use of the original index as it may have fluctuated had it not been revised or discontinued.

Appropriate revision of the formula will be made to accomplish this result.

 

5.4 Annulment of the Formula

Should the above ***** provisions become null and void by action of the US Government, the LEAP-X Reference Price will be adjusted due to increases in the costs of labor and material which have occurred from the period represented by the applicable Reference ***** to the twelfth (12th) month prior to the scheduled month of Aircraft delivery.

 

5.5 Limitation

*****

 

CT1005288-EXH C PT4-VRD-A320 EXECUTION    EXH C PT4 -3

 

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


EXHIBIT C

 

PART 5   

PROPULSION SYSTEM PRICE REVISION FORMULA

PRATT AND WHITNEY

 

1 REFERENCE PRICE OF THE PROPULSION SYSTEM

The “ Reference Price ” (as such term is used in this Exhibit C Part 5) of a set of two (2) Pratt and Whitney PW1100G engines is *****

The Reference Price is subject to adjustment for changes in economic conditions as measured by data obtained from the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and in accordance with the provisions of this Exhibit C Part 5.

 

2 REFERENCE PERIOD

The Reference Price has been established in accordance with the average economic conditions prevailing in ***** as defined by ***** index values indicated hereafter.

 

3 INDEXES

Labor Index : *****

The quarterly value released for a certain *****

Index code for access on the Web site of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: *****

Material Index : *****

Index code for access on the Web site of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: *****

Metal Index : *****

Index code for access on the Web site of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: *****

 

4 REVISION FORMULA

*****

 

CT1005288-EXH C PT2-VRD-A320 EXECUTION    EXH C PT2 -1

 

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


EXHIBIT C

 

5 GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

5.1 Roundings

 

  (i) The Labor Index average, the Material Index average, and the Metal Index average will be computed to the first decimal. If the next succeeding place is five (5) or more, the preceding decimal place will be raised to the next higher figure.

 

  (ii) Each quotient ***** and ***** will be rounded to the nearest ten-thousandth (4 decimals). If the next succeeding place is five (5) or more, the preceding decimal place will be raised to the next higher figure.

 

  (iii) The final factor will be rounded to the nearest ten-thousandth (4 decimals).

 

  (iv) The final price will be rounded to the nearest whole number (0.5 or more rounded to 1).

 

5.2 Substitution of Indexes for Price Revision Formula

If:

 

  (i) the United States Department of Labor substantially revises the methodology of calculation of the Labor Index, the Material Index, or the Metal Index as used in the Price Revision Formula, or

 

  (ii) the United States Department of Labor discontinues, either temporarily or permanently, such Labor Index, such Material Index, or such Metal Index, or

 

  (iii) the data samples used to calculate such Labor Index, such Material Index, or such Metal Index are substantially changed,

the Seller will select and the parties will mutually agree on a substitute index for inclusion in this Price Revision Formula (the “ Substitute Index ”).

The Substitute Index will reflect as closely as possible the actual variance of the labor costs, of the material costs, or of the metal costs used in the calculation of the original Labor Index, Material Index, or Metal Index, as the case may be.

As a result of the selection of the Substitute Index, the Parties will mutually agree on an appropriate adjustment to this Price Revision Formula to combine the successive utilization of the original Labor Index, Material Index, or Metal Index (as the case may be) and of the Substitute Index.

 

CT1005288-EXH C PT2-VRD-A320 EXECUTION    EXH C PT2 -2

 

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


EXHIBIT C

 

5.3 FINAL INDEX VALUES

The index values as defined in Paragraph 4 above will be considered final and no further adjustment to the escalated PW1100G Reference Prices as revised at Aircraft Delivery (or payment of such escalated amounts, as the case may be) will be respectively made after Aircraft Delivery (or payment of such escalated amounts, as the case may be) for any subsequent changes in the published index values.

 

5.4 LIMITATION

*****

 

CT1005288-EXH C PT2-VRD-A320 EXECUTION    EXH C PT2 -3

 

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


EXHIBIT D

CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE

In accordance with the terms of Clause 8.3 of the Purchase Agreement dated [ day ] [ month ] 2010 and made between Virgin America Inc. (the “ Customer ”) and Airbus S.A.S. as amended and supplemented from time to time (the “ Purchase Agreement ”), the technical acceptance tests relating to one Airbus A3[ ]-[ ] aircraft, bearing manufacturer’s serial number [ ], and registration mark [ ] (the “ Aircraft ”) have taken place in [Blagnac/Hamburg].

In view of said tests having been carried out with satisfactory results, the Customer, (the “ Owner ”) hereby approves the Aircraft as being in conformity with the provisions of the Purchase Agreement and accepts the Aircraft for delivery in accordance with the provisions of the Purchase Agreement.

Such acceptance shall not impair the rights that may be derived from the warranties relating to the Aircraft set forth in the Purchase Agreement.

Any right at law or otherwise to revoke this acceptance of the Aircraft is hereby irrevocably waived.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Customer has caused this instrument to be executed by its duly authorized representative this      day of [ month ], [ year ] in [Blagnac/Hamburg].

 

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
Name:  
Title:  
Signature:  

 

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

 

CT1005288-EXH D -VRD-A320 EXECUTION    EXH D -1


EXHIBIT E

BILL OF SALE

Know all men by these presents that Airbus S.A.S., a Société par Actions Simplifiée existing under French law and having its principal office at 1 rond-point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, FRANCE (the “ Seller ”), was this [ day ] [ month ] [ year ] the owner of the title to the following airframe (the “ Airframe ”), the propulsion system as specified (the “ Propulsion System ”) and [all appliances, components, parts, instruments, accessories, furnishings, modules and other equipment of any nature], [excluding buyer furnished equipment (“ BFE ”),] incorporated therein, installed thereon or attached thereto on the date hereof (the “ Parts ”):

 

AIRFRAME :    PROPULSION SYSTEMS :
AIRBUS Model A3[ ]-[ ]    [propulsion system manufacturer] Model [ ]

MANUFACTURER’S

SERIAL NUMBER : [ ]

  

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBERS :

LH: [ ]

RH: [ ]

REGISTRATION MARK : [ ]   

[and [had] such title to the BFE as was acquired by it from [ insert name of vendor of the BFE ] pursuant to a bill of sale dated                      [month] [year] (the “ BFE Bill of Sale ”)].

The Airframe, [Propulsion System] and Parts are hereafter together referred to as the “ Aircraft ”.

The Seller did this      day of [month] [year], sell, transfer and deliver all of its above described rights, title and interest in and to the Aircraft [and the BFE] to the following entity and to its successors and assigns forever, said Aircraft [and the BFE] to be the property thereof:

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.

555 Airport Boulevard

Burlingame, California 94010

United States of America

(the “ Buyer ”)

The Seller hereby warrants to the Buyer, its successors and assigns that it had [(i)] good and lawful right to sell, deliver and transfer title to the Aircraft to the Buyer and that there was conveyed to the Buyer good, legal and valid title to the Aircraft, free and clear of all liens, claims, charges, encumbrances and rights of others and that the Seller will warrant and defend such title forever against all claims and demands whatsoever [and (ii) such title to the BFE as Seller has acquired from [ insert name of vendor of the BFE ] pursuant to the BFE Bill of Sale].

This Bill of Sale shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [ same governing law as the Purchase Agreement ].

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this instrument to be executed by its duly authorized representative this      day of [month], [year] in [Blagnac/Hamburg].

 

AIRBUS S.A.S.
Name:  
Title:  
Signature:  

 

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

 

CT1005288-EXH E-VRD-A320 EXECUTION   


EXHIBIT F

S E R V I C E  L I F E  P O L I C Y

L I S T  O F  I T E M S

 

CT1005288-EXH F-VRD-A320    EXH F - 1

 

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


EXHIBIT F

 

SELLER SERVICE LIFE POLICY

 

1 The Items covered by the Service Life Policy pursuant to Clause 12.2 are those Seller Items of primary and auxiliary structure described hereunder.

 

2 WINGS - CENTER AND OUTER WING BOX (LEFT AND RIGHT)

 

2.1 Wing Structure

*****

 

2.2 Fittings

*****

 

2.3 Auxiliary Support Structure

*****

 

2.4 Pylon

*****

 

3 FUSELAGE

*****

 

3.1 Fuselage structure

*****

 

3.2 Fittings

*****

 

CT1005288-EXH F-VRD-A320    EXH F - 2

 

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


EXHIBIT F

 

4 STABILIZERS

 

4.1 Horizontal Stabilizer Main Structural Box

*****

 

4.2 Vertical Stabilizer Main Structural Box

*****

 

5 EXCLUSIONS

Bearing and roller assemblies, bearing surfaces, bushings, fittings other than those listed above, access and inspection doors, including manhole doors, latching mechanisms, all system components, commercial interior parts, insulation and related installation and connecting devices are excluded from this Seller Service Life Policy.

 

CT1005288-EXH F-VRD-A320    EXH F - 3

 

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


EXHIBIT G

TECHNICAL DATA INDEX

 

CT1005288-EXH G-VRD-A320 EXECUTION    EXH G -1

 

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


EXHIBIT G

 

TECHNICAL DATA INDEX

Where applicable data will be established in general compliance with ATA 100 Information Standards for Aviation Maintenance, and the applicable provisions for digital standard of ATA Specification 2200 (iSpec2200).

The following index identifies the Technical Data provided in support of the Aircraft.

The explanation of the table is as follows:

 

NOMENCLATURE    Self-explanatory.
ABBREVIATED DESIGNATION (Abbr)    Self-explanatory.

AVAILABILITY (Avail)

Technical Data can be made available:

 

  ON-LINE (ON) through the relevant service on AirbusWorld,

and / or

 

  OFF-LINE (OFF) through the most suitable means applicable to the size of the concerned document (e.g CD or DVD).

FORMAT (Form)

Following Technical Data formats may be used:

 

  SGML - Standard Generalized Mark-up Language, which allows further data processing by the Buyer.

 

  XML - Extensible Mark-up Language, evolution of the SGML text format to cope with WEB technology requirements.

 

    XML is used for data processing. Processed data shall be consulted through the e-doc Viewer FOCT - Flight Operations Consultation Tool.

 

    XML data may be customized using Airbus customization tools (Flight Operations Documentation Manager, ADOC) or the Buyer’s own XML based editing tools.

 

  CGM - Computer Graphics Metafile, format of the interactive graphics associated with the XML and /or SGML text file delivery.

 

  PDF (PDF) - Portable Document Format allowing data consultation.

 

  Advanced Consultation Tool - refers to Technical Data consultation application that offers advanced consultation & navigation functionality compared to PDF. Both browser software & Technical Data are packaged together.

 

CT1005288-EXH G-VRD-A320 EXECUTION    EXH G -2

 

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


EXHIBIT G

 

 

  P1 / P2 - refers to manuals printed on one side or both sides of the sheet.

 

  CD-P - refers to CD-Rom including Portable Document Format (PDF) Data.

 

  CD-XML - Refers to CD-Rom including XML data

 

TYPE    C      CUSTOMIZED. Refers to manuals that are applicable to an individual Airbus customer/operator fleet or aircraft.
   G      GENERIC. Refers to manuals that are applicable for all Airbus aircraft types/models/series.
   E      ENVELOPE. Refers to manuals that are applicable to a whole group of Airbus customers for a specific aircraft type/model/series.
QUANTITY (Qty)      Self-explanatory for physical media.
DELIVERY (Deliv)      Delivery refers to scheduled delivery dates and is expressed in either the number of corresponding days prior to first Aircraft delivery, or nil (0) referring to the Delivery Date of corresponding Aircraft.
        The number of days indicated shall be rounded up to the next regular revision release date.

 

CT1005288-EXH G-VRD-A320 EXECUTION    EXH G -3

 

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


NOMENCLATURE

  

Abbr

  

Avail

  

Form

  

Type

  

Qty

  

Deliv

  

Comments

Flight Crew Operating Manual    FCOM    ON    XML    C    *****    *****   
      OFF    CD-XML    C    *****    *****   
Flight Crew Training Manual    FCTM    ON    XML    C    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    CD-XML    C    *****    *****   
Cabin Crew Operating Manual    CCOM    ON    XML    C    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    CD-XML    C    *****    *****   
Flight Manual    FM    ON    XML    C    *****    *****   
      OFF    CD-XML    C    *****    *****   
      OFF    PDF    C    *****    *****    *****

SA = Single Aisle: A318/A319/A320/A321 / LR = Long Range: A330/A340

 

CT1005288-EXH G-VRD-A320 EXECUTION    EXH G -4

 

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


NOMENCLATURE

  

Abbr

  

Avail

  

Form

  

Type

  

Qty

  

Deliv

  

Comments

Master Minimum Equipment List    MMEL    ON    XML    C    *****    *****   
      OFF    CD-XML    C    *****    *****   
Quick Reference Handbook    QRH    ON    XML    C    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    CD-XML    C    *****    *****   
Trim Sheet    TS    OFF    Electronic format    C    *****    *****    *****
Weight and Balance Manual    WBM    ON    XML    C    *****    *****   
      OFF    CD-XML    C    *****    *****   
Performance Engineer’s Programs    PEP    ON    Performance Computation Tool    C    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    Performance Computation Tool on CD    C    *****    *****   
Performance Programs Manual    PPM    OFF    CD-P    C    *****    *****    *****

 

CT1005288-EXH G-VRD-A320 EXECUTION    EXH G -5

 

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


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AirN@v / Maintenance , including:

Aircraft Maintenance Manual - AMM

Illustrated Parts Catalog (Airframe) - IPC

Illustrated Parts Catalog (Powerplant) - PIPC*

Trouble Shooting Manual - TSM

Aircraft Schematics Manual - ASM

Aircraft Wiring Lists - AWL

Aircraft Wiring Manual - AWM

Electrical Standard Practices Manual - ESPM

  

AirN@v /

Maintenance

   ON    Advanced Consultation Tool    C    *****    *****   
      OFF    Advanced Consultation Tool on DVD    C    *****    *****    *****

AirN@v / Associated Data

Consumable Material List - CML

Standards Manual - SM

Electrical Standard Practices Manual - ESPM

Tool and Equipment Manual - TEM (*)

  

AirN@v /

Associated

Data

   ON    Advanced Consultation Tool    G    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    Advanced Consultation Tool on DVD    G    *****    *****   
Technical Follow-up    TFU    ON    PDF    E    *****    *****    *****
Aircraft Maintenance Manual    AMM    ON    PDF    C    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    CD-P    C    *****    *****   
      ON    SGML    C    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    SGML    C    *****    *****    *****

 

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Aircraft Schematics Manual    ASM    ON    PDF    C    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    CD-P    C    *****    *****   
      ON    SGML    C    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    SGML    C    *****    *****    *****
Aircraft Wiring List    AWL    ON    PDF    C    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    CD-P    C    *****    *****   
      ON    SGML    C    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    SGML    C    *****    *****    *****
Aircraft Wiring Manual    AWM    ON    PDF    C    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    CD-P    C    *****    *****   
      ON    SGML    C    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    SGML    C    *****    *****    *****
Consumable Material List    CML    OFF    SGML    G    *****    *****    *****

 

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Ecam System Logic Data    ESLD    ON    PDF    E    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    CD-P    E    *****    *****   

 

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Electrical Load Analysis    ELA    OFF    PDF/MS Word Excel    C    *****    *****    *****
Electrical Standard Practices Manual    ESPM    OFF    SGML    G    *****    *****    *****
Electrical Standard Practices booklet    ESP    OFF    P2*    G    *****    *****    *****
Flight Data Recording Parameter Library    FDRPL    OFF    Advanced Consultation Tool on CD    E    *****    *****   
Illustrated Parts Catalog (Airframe)    IPC    ON    PDF    C    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    CD-P    C    *****    *****   
      ON    SGML    C    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    SGML    C    *****       *****
Illustrated Parts Catalog (Powerplant)    PIPC    ON    PDF    C    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    CD-P    C    *****    *****   

AirN@v / Planning , including

Maintenance Planning Document - MPD

  

AirN@v/

Planning

   ON    Advanced Consultation Tool    E    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    Advanced Consultation Tool on DVD    E    *****    *****   

 

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Maintenance Review Board Report - MRBR

Airworthiness Limitation Section - ALS

  

MRBR

ALS

   ON    PDF    E    *****    *****    *****
Tool & Equipment Bulletins    TEB    ON    PDF    E    *****    *****   
Tool and Equipment Drawings    TED    ON    Advanced Consultation Tool    E    *****    *****    *****

AirN@v / Engineering , including:

Airworthiness Directives - AD

European Airworthiness Directives - EUAD

(incl. French DGAC AD’s)

All Operator Telex - AOT

Operator Information Telex - OIT

Flight Operator Telex - FOT

Modification - MOD

Modification Proposal - MP

Service Bulletin - SB

Service Information Letter - SIL

Technical Follow-Up - TFU

Vendor Service Bulletin - VSB

   AirN@v/ Engineering    ON    Advanced Consultation Tool    C    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    Advanced Consultation Tool on DVD    C    *****    *****   
Trouble Shooting Manual    TSM    ON    PDF    C    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    CD-P    C    *****    *****   
      ON    SGML    C    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    SGML    C    *****    *****    *****

 

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AirN@v / Repair , including:

Structural Repair Manual (*) - SRM

Non Destructive Testing Manual - NTM

   AirN@v / Repair    ON    Advanced Consultation Tool    E    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    Advanced Consultation Tool on DVD    E    *****    *****   
Structural Repair Manual    SRM    ON    SGML    E    *****       *****
      OFF    SGML    E    *****      
Non Destructive Testing Manual    NTM    ON    SGML    E    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    SGML    E    *****    *****   

 

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AirN@v / Workshop , including:

Component Maintenance Manual Manufacturer - CMMM

Duct Fuel Pipe Repair Manual - DFPRM

   AirN@v / Workshop    ON    Advanced Consultation Tool    E    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    Advanced Consultation Tool on DVD    E    *****    *****   
Component Maintenance Manual Manufacturer    CMMM    ON    SGML    E    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    SGML    E    *****    *****   
Component Maintenance Manual Vendor    CMMV    OFF    CD-P    E    *****    *****    *****
      ON    PDF    E    *****    *****    *****
Component Documentation Status    CDS    OFF    CD    C    *****    *****    *****
Component Evolution List    CEL    ON    PDF    G    *****    *****   
      OFF    CD-P    G    *****    *****    *****

 

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Mechanical Drawings, including the Drawing Picture, Parts List / Parts Usage    MD    ON    Advanced Consultation ool    C    *****    *****    *****
Standards Manual    SM    ON    SGML    G    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    SGML    G    *****    *****   
Process and Material Specification    PMS    ON    PDF    G    *****    *****   
      OFF    CD-P    G    *****    *****   

 

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Airplane Characteristics for Airport Planning - AC

Maintenance Facility Planning - MFP

   AC/MFP    ON    PDF    E    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    CD-P    E    *****    *****    *****
ATA 100 Index    ATI    ON    PDF    E    *****    *****    *****
C@DETS /Technical Data Training Courseware and Software    C@DETS    ON    Advanced Consultation Tool on CD    G    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    Advanced Consultation Tool    G    *****    *****   
Aircraft Recovery Manual    ARM    ON    PDF    E    *****    *****   
      OFF    CD-P    E    *****    *****   
Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting Chart    ARFC    ON    PDF    E    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    P1    E    *****    *****    *****
Cargo Loading System Manual    CLS    ON    PDF    E    *****    *****   
      OFF    CD-P    E    *****    *****    *****

 

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List of Effective Technical Data    LETD    ON    PDF    C    *****    *****    *****
List of Radioactive and Hazardous Elements    LRE    ON    PDF    G    *****    *****   
      OFF    CD-P    G    *****    *****   

 

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Live Animal Transportation Calculation Tool    LATC    ON    Advanced Calculation Tool    E    *****    *****    *****
   LATC    OFF    Advanced Calculation Tool on CD    E    *****    *****   
Service Bulletins    SB    ON    Advanced Consultation Tool    C    *****    *****    *****
      OFF    CD-P    C    *****    *****    *****
Supplier Product Support Agreements 2000    SPSA    ON    PDF    G    *****    *****    *****
Transportability Manual    TM    OFF    CD-P    G    *****    *****   

Vendor Information Manual +

Aircraft On Ground & Repair Guide

   VIM + AOG & RG    ON   

Advanced Consultation

Tool

   G    *****    *****    *****

 

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E X H I B I T  H

M A T E R I A L

S U P P L Y  AND  S E R V I C E S

 

CT1005288-EXH H-VRD-A320 EXECUTION    EXH H -1

 

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1. GENERAL

 

1.1 Scope

 

1.1.1 This Exhibit H sets forth the terms and conditions for the support and services offered by the Seller to the Buyer with respect to Material (as defined below).

 

1.1.2 References made to Articles will be deemed to refer to articles of this Exhibit H unless otherwise specified.

 

1.1.3 For purposes of this Exhibit H:

 

1.1.4 the term “ Supplier ” will mean any supplier providing any of the Material listed in Article 1.2.1 and the term “ Supplier Part ” will mean an individual item of Material.

 

1.1.5 The term “ SPEC 2000 ” means the “E-Business Specification for Materiels Management” document published by the Air Transport Association of America.

 

1.2 Material Categories

 

1.2.1 Each of the following constitutes “ Material ” for purposes of this Exhibit H:

 

  (i) Seller parts;

 

  (ii) Supplier Parts classified as Repairable Line Maintenance Parts (as defined in SPEC 2000);

 

  (iii) Supplier Parts classified as Expendable Line Maintenance Parts (as defined in SPEC 2000);

 

  (iv) Seller and Supplier ground support equipment and specific-to-type tools

where “ Seller Parts ” means Seller’s proprietary parts bearing a part number of the Seller or for which the Seller has the exclusive sales rights.

 

1.2.2 Propulsion Systems, engine exchange kits, their accessories and parts for any of the foregoing, are not covered under this Exhibit H.

 

1.3 Term

During a period commencing on the date hereof and continuing as long as at least ***** aircraft of the model of the Aircraft are operated in commercial air transport service, of which ***** (the “ Term ”), the Seller will maintain, or cause to be maintained, a reasonable stock of *****

The Seller will use reasonable efforts to obtain a similar service from all Suppliers of Supplier Parts originally installed on an Aircraft at Delivery.

 

CT1005288-EXH H-VRD-A320 EXECUTION    EXH H -2

 

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1.4 Airbus Material Store

 

1.4.1 AACS Spares Center

The Seller has established and will maintain or cause to be maintained, during the Term, a US store (“ US Spares Center ”). The US Spares Center will be operated twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, for the handling of AOG and critical orders for Seller Parts

The Seller will make reasonable efforts to deliver Seller Parts to the Buyer from the US Spares Center.

 

1.4.2 Material Support Center, Germany

The Seller has established its material headquarters in Hamburg, Germany (the “ Airbus Material Center ”) and will, during the Term, maintain, or have maintained on its behalf, a central store of Seller Parts. The Airbus Material Center will be operated twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.

 

1.4.3 Other Points of Shipment

 

1.4.3.1 In addition to the AACS Spares Center and the Airbus Material Center, the Seller and its Affiliates operate a global network of regional satellite stores (The “ Regional Satellite Stores ”). A list of such stores will be provided to the Buyer upon the Buyer’s request.

 

1.4.3.2 The Seller reserves the right to effect deliveries from distribution centers other than the US Spares Center or the Airbus Material Center, which may include the Regional Satellite Stores or any other production or Supplier’s facilities.

 

1.5 Customer Order Desk

The Seller operates a “ Customer Order Desk” , the main functions of which are:

 

  (i) Management of order entries for all priorities, including Aircraft On Ground (“AOG”);

 

  (ii) Management of order changes and cancellations;

 

  (iii) Administration of Buyer’s routing instructions;

 

  (iv) Management of Material returns;

 

  (v) Clarification of delivery discrepancies;

 

  (vi) Issuance of credit and debt notes.

The Buyer hereby agrees to communicate its orders for Material to the Customer Order Desk either in electronic format (SPEC 2000) or via the Internet.

 

CT1005288-EXH H-VRD-A320 EXECUTION    EXH H -3

 

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1.7 Commitments of the Buyer

 

1.7.1 During the Term, the Buyer agrees to purchase from

 

  (a) the Seller, AACS or the Seller’s licensee(s) the Seller Parts required for the Buyer’s own needs; or

 

  (b) other operators or purchase Seller Parts from said operators or from distributors, provided said Seller Parts were originally designed by the Seller and manufactured by the Seller or its licensees.

 

1.7.2 *****

 

1.7.3.1 *****

 

1.7.3.2 *****

 

1.7.3.3 *****

 

1.7.3.4 *****

 

2. INITIAL PROVISIONING

 

2.1 Period

The initial provisioning period commences with the Pre-Provisioning Meeting, as defined in Article 2.2.1, and expires on the ***** after Delivery of the last Aircraft firmly ordered under the Agreement as of the date hereof (“ Initial Provisioning Period ”).

 

2.2 Pre-Provisioning Meeting

 

2.2.1 The Seller will organize a pre-provisioning meeting at AACS Spares Center or at the Airbus Material Center, or at any other agreed location, for the purpose of setting an acceptable schedule and working procedure for the preparation of the initial issue of the Provisioning Data and the Initial Provisioning Conference referred to in Articles 2.3 and 2.4 below (the “ Pre-Provisioning Meeting ”).

During the Pre-Provisioning Meeting, the Seller will familiarize the Buyer with the provisioning processes, methods and formulae of calculation and documentation.

 

2.2.2 The Pre-Provisioning Meeting will take place on an agreed date that is no later than ***** prior to Scheduled Delivery Month of the first Aircraft, allowing a minimum preparation time of ***** for the Initial Provisioning Conference.

 

2.3 Initial Provisioning Conference

The Seller will organize an initial provisioning conference at the AACS Spares Center or at the Airbus Material Center (the “ Initial Provisioning Conference ”), the purpose of which will be to agree the material scope and working procedures to accomplish the initial provisioning of Material (the “ Initial Provisioning ”).

The Initial Provisioning Conference will take place at the earliest ***** after Aircraft Manufacturer Serial Number allocation or Contractual Definition Freeze, whichever occurs last and latest ***** before the Scheduled Delivery Month of the first Aircraft.

 

CT1005288-EXH H-VRD-A320 EXECUTION    EXH H -4

 

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2.4 Provisioning Data

 

2.4.1 Provisioning data generally in accordance with SPEC 2000, Chapter 1, for Material described in Articles 1.2.1 (i) through 1.2.1 (iii) (“ Provisioning Data ”) will be supplied by the Seller to the Buyer in the English language, in a format and timeframe to be agreed during the Pre-Provisioning Meeting.

 

2.4.1.1 Unless a longer revision cycle has been agreed, the Provisioning Data will be revised every ***** up to the end of the Initial Provisioning Period.

 

2.4.1.2 The Seller will ensure that Provisioning Data is provided to the Buyer in time to permit the Buyer to perform any necessary evaluation and to place orders in a timely manner.

 

2.4.1.3 Provisioning Data generated by the Seller will comply with the configuration of the Aircraft as documented ***** before the date of issue.

This provision will not cover:

 

  (i) Buyer modifications not known to the Seller,

 

  (ii) other modifications not approved by the Seller’s Aviation Authorities.

 

2.4.2 Supplier-Supplied Data

Provisioning Data relating to each Supplier Part (both initial issue and revisions) will be produced by Supplier thereof and may be delivered to the Buyer either by the Seller or such Supplier. It is agreed and understood by the Buyer that the Seller will not be responsible for the substance, accuracy or quality of such data. Such Provisioning Data will be provided in either SPEC 2000 format or any other agreed format.

 

2.4.3 Supplementary Data

The Seller will provide the Buyer with data supplementary to the Provisioning Data, comprising local manufacture tables, ground support equipment, specific-to-type tools and a pool item candidate list.

 

2.5 Commercial Offer

Upon the Buyer’s request, the Seller will submit a commercial offer for Initial Provisioning Material.

 

2.6 Delivery of Initial Provisioning Material

 

2.6.1 During the Initial Provisioning Period, Initial Provisioning Material will conform to the latest known configuration standard of the Aircraft for which such Material is intended as reflected in the Provisioning Data transmitted by the Seller.

 

2.6.2 The delivery of Initial Provisioning Material will take place according to the conditions specified in the commercial offer mentioned in Article 2.5.

 

2.6.3 All Initial Provisioning Material will be packaged in accordance with ATA 300 Specification.

 

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2.7 Buy-Back Period and Buy-Back of Initial Provisioning Surplus Material

 

  a) The “Buy-Back Period” is defined as the period starting *****

 

  b) At any time during the Buy-Back Period, the Buyer *****

 

  c) ***** will be eligible for Buy-Back provided:

*****

 

  d) If *****accepted for Buy-Back, the Seller will *****

 

3. OTHER MATERIAL SUPPORT

 

3.1 As of the date hereof, the Seller currently offers various types of parts support through the Customer Services Catalog on the terms and conditions set forth therein from time to time, including, but not limited to the lease of certain Seller Parts, the repair of Seller Parts and the sale or lease of ground support equipment and specific-to-type tools.

 

4 WARRANTIES

 

4.1 Seller Parts

Subject to the limitations and conditions as hereinafter provided, the Seller warrants to the Buyer that all Seller Parts, sold under this Exhibit H will at delivery to the Buyer:

 

  (i) be free from defects in material.

 

  (ii) be free from defects in workmanship, including without limitation processes of manufacture.

 

  (iii) be free from defects arising from failure to conform to the applicable specification for such part.

 

4.1.1 Warranty Period

 

4.1.1.1 The warranty period for Seller Parts is ***** for new Seller Parts and ***** for used Seller Parts from delivery of such parts to the Buyer.

 

4.1.1.2 Whenever any Seller Part that contains a defect for which the Seller is liable under Article 4.1 has been corrected, replaced or repaired pursuant to the terms of this Article 4.1, the period of the Seller’s warranty with respect to such corrected, repaired or replacement Seller Part, as the case may be, will be the remaining portion of the original warranty period or *****, whichever is longer.

 

4.1.2 Buyer’s Remedy and Seller’s Obligation

The Buyer’s remedy and Seller’s obligation and liability under this Article 4.1 are limited to the repair, replacement or correction, at the Seller’s *****, of any Seller Part that is defective.

 

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The Seller may alternatively furnish to the Buyer’s account with the Seller a *****

The provisions of Clauses 12.1.5 through 12.1.11 of the Agreement will apply to claims made pursuant to this Article 4.1.

 

4.2 Supplier Parts

With respect to Supplier Parts to be delivered to the Buyer under this Exhibit H, the Seller agrees to transfer to the Buyer the benefit of any warranties, which the Seller may have obtained from the corresponding Suppliers and the Buyer hereby agrees that it will accept the same.

 

4.3 Waiver, Release and Renunciation

THIS ARTICLE 4 (INCLUDING ITS SUBPARTS) SETS FORTH THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES, EXCLUSIVE LIABILITIES AND EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATIONS OF THE SELLER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO THE BUYER, WHETHER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR NONCONFORMITY OR PROBLEM OF ANY KIND IN ANY SELLER PART, MATERIAL, LEASED PART, OR SERVICES DELIVERED BY THE SELLER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.

THE BUYER RECOGNIZES THAT THE RIGHTS, WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES IN THIS ARTICLE 4 ARE ADEQUATE AND SUFFICIENT TO PROTECT THE BUYER FROM ANY DEFECT OR NONCONFORMITY OR PROBLEM OF ANY KIND IN THE SELLER PARTS, MATERIALS, LEASED PARTS, OR SERVICES SUPPLIED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. THE BUYER HEREBY WAIVES, RELEASES AND RENOUNCES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, GUARANTEES AND LIABILITIES OF THE SELLER AND ALL OTHER RIGHTS, CLAIMS AND REMEDIES OF THE BUYER AGAINST THE SELLER AND ITS SUPPLIERS, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY CONTRACT, TORT, OR STATUTORY LAW OR OTHERWISE, WITH RESPECT TO ANY NONCONFORMITY OR DEFECT OR PROBLEM OF ANY KIND IN ANY SELLER PART, MATERIAL, LEASED PART, OR SERVICES DELIVERED BY THE SELLER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

 

  (1) ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR ANY GENERAL OR PARTICULAR PURPOSE;

 

  (2) ANY IMPLIED OR EXPRESS WARRANTY ARISING FROM COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE;

 

  (3) ANY RIGHT, CLAIM OR REMEDY FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT;

 

  (4) ANY RIGHT, CLAIM OR REMEDY FOR TORT, UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, HOWEVER ALLEGED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ACTIONS AND/OR CLAIMS FOR NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, INTENTIONAL ACTS, WILLFUL DISREGARD, IMPLIED WARRANTY, PRODUCT LIABILITY, STRICT LIABILITY OR FAILURE TO WARN;

 

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  (5) ANY RIGHT, CLAIM OR REMEDY ARISING UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE OR ANY OTHER STATE OR FEDERAL STATUTE;

 

  (6) ANY RIGHT, CLAIM OR REMEDY ARISING UNDER ANY REGULATIONS OR STANDARDS IMPOSED BY ANY INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL, STATE OR LOCAL STATUTE OR AGENCY;

*****

THE WARRANTIES PROVIDED BY THIS AGREEMENT WILL NOT BE EXTENDED, ALTERED OR VARIED EXCEPT BY A WRITTEN INSTRUMENT SIGNED BY THE SELLER AND THE BUYER. IN THE EVENT THAT ANY PROVISION OF THIS ARTICLE 4 SHOULD FOR ANY REASON BE HELD UNLAWFUL, OR OTHERWISE UNENFORCEABLE, THE REMAINDER OF THIS ARTICLE 4 WILL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.

FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS ARTICLE 4, THE “SELLER” WILL BE UNDERSTOOD TO INCLUDE THE SELLER, ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS, SUBCONTRACTORS, AND AFFILIATES AND ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE INSURERS.

 

4.4 Duplicate Remedies

The remedies provided to the Buyer under this Article 4 as to any part thereof are mutually exclusive and not cumulative. The Buyer will be entitled to the remedy that provides the maximum benefit to it, as the Buyer may elect, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Article 4 for any particular defect for which remedies are provided under this Article 4; provided, however, that the Buyer will not be entitled to elect a remedy under one part of this Article 4 that constitutes a duplication of any remedy elected by it under any other part hereof for the same defect. The Buyer’s rights and remedies herein for the nonperformance of any obligations or liabilities of the Seller arising under these warranties will be in monetary damages limited to the amount the Buyer expends in procuring a correction or replacement for any covered part subject to a defect or nonperformance covered by this Article 4, and the Buyer will not have any right to require specific performance by the Seller.

 

5. COMMERCIAL CONDITIONS

 

5.1 Delivery Terms

All Material prices are quoted on the basis of Free Carrier (FCA) delivery terms, without regard to the place from which such Material is shipped. The term “ Free Carrier (FCA) ” is as defined by publication n° 560 of the International Chamber of Commerce, published in January 2000.

 

5.2 Payment Procedures and Conditions

All payments under this Exhibit H will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the then current Customer Services e-Catalog.

 

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5.3 Title

Title to any Material purchased under this Exhibit H will remain with the Seller until full payment of the invoices and interest thereon, if any, has been received by the Seller.

The Buyer hereby undertakes that Material title to which has not passed to the Buyer, will be kept free from any debenture or mortgage or any similar charge or claim in favour of any third party.

 

5.4 Cessation of Deliveries

The Seller has the right to restrict, stop or otherwise suspend deliveries if the Buyer fails to meet its obligations set forth in this Exhibit H.

 

6. EXCUSABLE DELAY

Clauses 10.1 and 10.2 of the Agreement will apply, mutatis mutandis, to all Material support and services provided under this Exhibit H.

 

7. TERMINATION OF MATERIAL PROCUREMENT COMMITMENTS

 

7.1 If the Agreement is terminated with respect to any Aircraft, then the rights and obligations of the parties with respect to undelivered spare parts, services, data or other items to be purchased hereunder and which are applicable to those Aircraft for which the Agreement has been terminated will also be terminated. Unused Material in excess of the Buyer’s requirements due to such termination may be repurchased by the Seller, at the Seller’s option, as provided in Article 2.7.

 

8. INCONSISTENCY

In the event of any inconsistency between this Exhibit H and the Customer Services Catalog or any order placed by the Buyer, this Exhibit H will prevail to the extent of such inconsistency.

 

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Amendment No. 1

to the A320 Aircraft Purchase Agreement

Dated as of December 29, 2010

Between

AIRBUS S.A.S.

And

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.

This Amendment No. 1 (hereinafter referred to as the “ Amendment ”) is entered into as of March 23, 2011 between Airbus S.A.S., a société par actions simplifiée , created and existing under French law, having its registered office at 1 Rond-Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac-Cedex, France and registered with the Toulouse Registre du Commerce under number RCS Toulouse 383 474 814 (the “ Seller ”) and VIRGIN AMERICA INC. , a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, United States of America, having its principal corporate offices located at 555 Airport Boulevard, Burlingame, California 94010, United States of America (the “ Buyer ”).

WHEREAS, the Buyer and the Seller entered into an A320 Aircraft Purchase Agreement dated as of December 29, 2010, relating to the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain firmly ordered Airbus A320 aircraft, which, together with all exhibits, appendices, and letter agreements attached thereto, is hereinafter called the “ Agreement .”

WHEREAS, the Buyer and the Seller wish to amend certain terms of the Agreement as set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

The capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Amendment will have the meanings assigned to them in the Agreement. Except as used within quoted text, the terms “herein,” “hereof,” and “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Amendment.

 

1 CLAUSE 9 - DELIVERY

 

1.1 Aircraft Identification Numbers

The Seller has allocated a unique identification number (the “ CAC ID No. ”) that corresponds to each Aircraft, and such CAC ID No. is set forth in the quoted text in Paragraph 1.2 below.

 

1.2 Rescheduling

The Buyer and the Seller have agreed to revise the Aircraft delivery schedule. Accordingly, Clause 9.1 of the Agreement is deleted and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

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  9.1 Delivery Schedule

Subject to Clauses 2, 7, 8, 10 and 18:

 

  (i) the Seller will have the Group 1 A320 Aircraft listed in the table below Ready for Delivery at the Delivery Location within the following months (each a “ Scheduled Delivery Month ”) or quarters (each a “ Scheduled Delivery Quarter ”):

 

Aircraft

Rank

  

CAC

ID No.

  

Scheduled Delivery

  

Aircraft

Rank

  

CAC

ID No.

  

Scheduled

Delivery

     

Month or

Quarter

  

Year

        

Month

or

Quarter

  

Year

1    *****    *****    *****    16    *****    *****    *****
2    *****    *****    *****    17    *****    *****    *****
3    *****    *****    *****    18    *****    *****    *****
4    *****    *****    *****    19    *****    *****    *****
5    *****    *****    *****    20    *****    *****    *****
6    *****    *****    *****    21    *****    *****    *****
7    *****    *****    *****    22    *****    *****    *****
8    *****    *****    *****    23    *****    *****    *****
9    *****    *****    *****    24    *****    *****    *****
10    *****    *****    *****    25    *****    *****    *****
11    *****    *****    *****    26    *****    *****    *****
12    *****    *****    *****    27    *****    *****    *****
13    *****    *****    *****    28    *****    *****    *****
14    *****    *****    *****    29    *****    *****    *****
15    *****    *****    *****    30    *****    *****    *****

 

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  (ii) the Seller will have the Group 2 A320 Aircraft listed in the table below Ready for Delivery at the Delivery Location within the following years:

 

Aircraft

Rank

  

CAC ID

No.

  

Scheduled

Delivery Year

  

Aircraft

Rank

  

CAC

ID No.

  

Scheduled

Delivery Year

31    *****    *****    46    *****    *****
32    *****    *****    47    *****    *****
33    *****    *****    48    *****    *****
34    *****    *****    49    *****    *****
35    *****    *****    50    *****    *****
36    *****    *****    51    *****    *****
37    *****    *****    52    *****    *****
38    *****    *****    53    *****    *****
39    *****    *****    54    *****    *****
40    *****    *****    55    *****    *****
41    *****    *****    56    *****    *****
42    *****    *****    57    *****    *****
43    *****    *****    58    *****    *****
44    *****    *****    59    *****    *****
45    *****    *****    60    *****    *****

The Seller will give the Buyer at least ***** written notice of the anticipated date ***** Such notice will also include the starting date and the planned schedule of the Technical Acceptance Process. Thereafter, the Seller will notify the Buyer of any change to such dates.

UNQUOTE

 

2 EFFECT OF THE AMENDMENT

The Agreement will be deemed amended to the extent herein provided, and, except as specifically amended hereby, will continue in full force and effect in accordance with its original terms. Both parties agree that this Amendment will constitute an integral, nonseverable part of the Agreement and be governed by its provisions, except that if the Agreement and this Amendment have specific provisions that are inconsistent, the specific provisions contained in this Amendment will govern.

This Amendment contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any previous understanding, commitments or representations whatsoever, whether oral or written between the Buyer and the Seller.

 

3 ASSIGNMENT

Except as provided in the Agreement, this Amendment and the rights and obligations of the Buyer herein shall not be assigned or transferred in any manner and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of the provisions of this Paragraph 3 shall be void and of no force or effect.

 

4 CONFIDENTIALITY

This Amendment is subject to the confidentiality provisions set forth in Clause 22.11 of the Agreement.

 

5 COUNTERPARTS

This Amendment may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment was entered into as of the day and year first above written.

 

AIRBUS S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Christophe Mourey

Title:  

Senior Vice President Contracts

 

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/ Holly Nelson

Title:  

SVP & Chief Financial Officer

 

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LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 1

TO

AMENDMENT NO. 1

As of March 23, 2011

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Boulevard

Burlingame, CA 94010

 

Re: MISCELLANEOUS

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

VIRGIN AMERICA INC. (the “ Buyer ”) and AIRBUS S.A.S. (the “ Seller ”) entered into Amendment No. 1, dated as of even date herewith (the “ Amendment ”), to that certain Airbus A320 Aircraft Purchase Agreement dated as of December 29, 2010 (the “ Agreement ”) which covers, among other matters, the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain Aircraft, under the terms and conditions set forth in said Agreement. The Buyer and the Seller have agreed to set forth in this Letter Agreement No. 1 (the “ Letter Agreement ”) certain additional terms and conditions regarding the sale of the Aircraft. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Letter Agreement have the meanings assigned thereto in the Agreement. The terms “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Letter Agreement.

Both parties agree that this Letter Agreement constitutes an integral, nonseverable part of said Agreement, that the provisions of said Agreement are hereby incorporated herein by reference, and that this Letter Agreement is governed by the provisions of said Agreement, except that if the Agreement and this Letter Agreement have specific provisions which are inconsistent, the specific provisions contained in this Letter Agreement will govern.

 

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1 EXHIBIT C

Exhibit C, Part 4 (Propulsion System Price Revision Formula CFM International *****) to the Agreement is deleted and replaced with a new Exhibit C, Part 4 as set forth in Appendix 1 to this Letter Agreement.

 

2 A320-200 *****GUARANTEE

From *****the Seller*****

 

3 TRAINING SUPPORT AND SERVICES

Paragraph 4.3.1 of Letter Agreement No. 8 (Support Matters) to the Agreement is deleted and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

4.3.1 *****no later than *****that reflect the matters set forth below.*****

UNQUOTE

 

4 PROPULSION SYSTEM

The last paragraph of Clause 2.3.1 of the Agreement, as amended by Paragraph 3.1 of Letter Agreement No. 9 (Specification Matters) to the Agreement, is deleted and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

If the Buyer has not selected the Group 1 A320 Propulsion System as of the date of this Agreement, such choice will be made no later than *****

UNQUOTE

 

5 SHARKLETS

Paragraph 5.1 of Letter Agreement No. 9 (Specification Matters) to the Agreement is deleted and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

5.1 The Specification of the Aircraft includes an SCN for the installation of wing tip devices (the “Sharklets SCN”). Upon Delivery of each

***** the Seller will *****

***** the Seller will*****

UNQUOTE

 

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6 ***** CREDIT

Upon execution of this Letter Agreement, the Seller will grant to the Buyer a credit memorandum in the ***** that will be used by the Buyer and the Seller ***** (each, an “ Approved Expense ”).

The Seller will reimburse the Buyer for Approved Expenses upon *****

Upon request of the Buyer, the Seller will provide a written account of the ***** Credit and such account will be ***** within ***** of receipt of such account.

 

7 ASSIGNMENT

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Letter Agreement or of the Agreement, this Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Buyer hereunder will not be assigned or transferred in any manner without the prior written consent of the Seller, and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of the provisions of this Paragraph 7 will be void and of no force or effect.

 

8 CONFIDENTIALITY

This Letter Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of Clause 22.11 of the Agreement.

 

9 COUNTERPARTS

This Letter Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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If the foregoing correctly sets forth your understanding, please execute the original and one (1) copy hereof in the space provided below and return a copy to the Seller.

 

Very truly yours,
AIRBUS S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Christophe Mourey

Its:  

Senior Vice President Contracts

 

Accepted and Agreed
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/ Holly Nelson

Its:  

SVP & Chief Financial Officer

 

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APPENDIX 1

EXHIBIT C

 

PART 4    PROPULSION SYSTEM PRICE REVISION FORMULA
   CFM INTERNATIONAL *****

 

1 REFERENCE PRICE OF THE PROPULSION SYSTEM

The “ Reference Price ” (as such term is used in this Exhibit C Part 4) of a set of two (2) CFM International LEAP-X engines is *****

The Reference Price is subject to adjustment for changes in economic conditions as measured by data obtained from the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics and in accordance with the provisions of this Exhibit C Part 4.

 

2 REFERENCE PERIOD

The Reference Price has been established in accordance with the economic conditions prevailing ***** as defined by CFM International by the *****

 

3 INDEXES

Labor Index : *****

The quarterly value released for a certain *****

Index code for access on the Web site of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: *****

Material Index: *****

Index code for access on the Web site of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: *****

 

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APPENDIX 1

 

EXHIBIT C

 

4 REVISION FORMULA

*****

 

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APPENDIX 1

 

EXHIBIT C

 

5 GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

5.1 Roundings

 

  (i) The Material Index average ***** will be rounded to the nearest second decimal place and the Labor Index average ***** will be rounded to the nearest first decimal place.

 

  (ii) ***** will be rounded to the nearest second decimal place.

 

  (iii) The final factor ***** will be rounded to the nearest third decimal place. If the next succeeding place is five (5) or more, the preceding decimal place will be raised to the next higher figure.

 

  (iv) After final computation, ***** will be rounded to the nearest whole number (0.5 rounds to 1).

 

5.2 Final Index Values

The revised LEAP-X Reference Price at the date of Aircraft delivery will not be subject to any further adjustment in the indexes.

 

5.3 Interruption of Index Publication

If the US Department of Labor substantially revises the methodology of calculation or discontinues any of the indexes referred to hereabove, the Seller will reflect the substitute for the revised or discontinued index selected by CFM International, such substitute index to lead in application to the same adjustment result, insofar as possible, as would have been achieved by continuing the use of the original index as it may have fluctuated had it not been revised or discontinued.

Appropriate revision of the formula will be made to accomplish this result.

 

5.4 Annulment of the Formula

Should the above ***** provisions become null and void by action of the US Government, the LEAP-X Reference Price will be adjusted due to increases in the costs of labor and material which have occurred from the period represented by the applicable ***** to the twelfth (12th) month prior to the scheduled month of Aircraft delivery.

 

5.5 Limitation

*****

 

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Amendment No. 2

to the A320 Aircraft Purchase Agreement

Dated as of December 29, 2010

Between

AIRBUS S.A.S.

And

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.

This Amendment No. 2 (hereinafter referred to as the “ Amendment ”) is entered into as of September 30, 2011 between Airbus S.A.S., a société par actions simplifiée , created and existing under French law, having its registered office at 1 Rond-Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac-Cedex, France and registered with the Toulouse Registre du Commerce under number RCS Toulouse 383 474 814 (the “ Seller ”) and VIRGIN AMERICA INC. , a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, United States of America, having its principal corporate offices located at 555 Airport Boulevard, Burlingame, California 94010, United States of America (the “ Buyer ”).

WHEREAS, the Buyer and the Seller entered into an A320 Aircraft Purchase Agreement dated as of December 29, 2010, relating to the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain firmly ordered Airbus A320 aircraft, which, together with all exhibits, appendices, and letter agreements attached thereto and as amended by Amendment No. 1 dated as of March 23, 2011, is hereinafter called the “ Agreement .”

WHEREAS, the Buyer and the Seller wish to amend certain terms of the Agreement as set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

The capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Amendment will have the meanings assigned to them in the Agreement. Except as used within quoted text, the terms “herein,” “hereof,” and “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Amendment.

 

1 DELIVERY

Letter Agreement No. 1 to this Amendment is incorporated herein by reference.

 

2 EFFECT OF THE AMENDMENT

The Agreement will be deemed amended to the extent herein provided, and, except as specifically amended hereby, will continue in full force and effect in accordance with its original terms. Both parties agree that this Amendment will constitute an integral, nonseverable part of the Agreement and be governed by its provisions, except that if the Agreement and this Amendment have specific provisions that are inconsistent, the specific provisions contained in this Amendment will govern.

 

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This Amendment contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any previous understanding, commitments or representations whatsoever, whether oral or written between the Buyer and the Seller.

 

3 ASSIGNMENT

Except as provided in the Agreement, this Amendment and the rights and obligations of the Buyer herein shall not be assigned or transferred in any manner and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of the provisions of this Paragraph 3 shall be void and of no force or effect.

 

4 CONFIDENTIALITY

This Amendment is subject to the confidentiality provisions set forth in Clause 22.11 of the Agreement.

 

5 COUNTERPARTS

This Amendment may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment was entered into as of the day and year first above written.

 

AIRBUS S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Patrick de Castelbajac

Title:  

Vice President Contracts

 

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/ Peter D. Hunt

Title:  

SVP and Chief Financial Officer

 

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LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 1

TO AMENDMENT NO. 2

As of September 30, 2011

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Boulevard

Burlingame, CA 94010

 

Re: PREDELIVERY PAYMENT *****

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

VIRGIN AMERICA INC. (the “ Buyer ”) and AIRBUS S.A.S. (the “ Seller ”) entered into Amendment No. 2, dated as of even date herewith (the “ Amendment ”), to that certain Airbus A320 Aircraft Purchase Agreement dated as of December 29, 2010 (the “ Agreement ”) which covers, among other matters, the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain Aircraft, under the terms and conditions set forth in said Agreement. The Buyer and the Seller have agreed to set forth in this Letter Agreement No. 1 (the “ Letter Agreement ”) certain additional terms and conditions regarding the sale of the Aircraft. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Letter Agreement have the meanings assigned thereto in the Agreement. The terms “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Letter Agreement.

Both parties agree that this Letter Agreement constitutes an integral, nonseverable part of said Agreement, that the provisions of said Agreement are hereby incorporated herein by reference, and that this Letter Agreement is governed by the provisions of said Agreement, except that if the Agreement and this Letter Agreement have specific provisions which are inconsistent, the specific provisions contained in this Letter Agreement will govern.

 

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1 PREDELIVERY PAYMENTS

Clause 5.3.1 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  5.3.1 Predelivery Payments are ***** and will be paid by the Buyer to the Seller for the Aircraft. *****For purposes of this Clause 5.3.1*****shall have the meaning *****

UNQUOTE

 

2 PAYMENT OF BALANCE OF THE FINAL PRICE OF THE AIRCRAFT

Clause 5.4 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  5.4 With respect to each of the *****Aircraft that bear CAC ID Nos.*****through and including***** before the Delivery Date or concurrent with the Delivery of each such Aircraft, the Buyer will pay to the Seller the Final Price of such Aircraft less an amount equal to the amount of Predelivery Payments received for such Aircraft by the Seller from the Buyer. With respect to any Aircraft other than Aircraft bearing CAC ID Nos.*****through and including***** before the Delivery Date or concurrent with the Delivery of each such Aircraft, the Buyer will pay to the Seller the Final Price of such Aircraft less an amount equal to the amount of Predelivery Payments received for such Aircraft by the Seller.

The amount payable pursuant to the two immediately preceding sentences is referred to herein as the “ Balance of the Final Price ” for such Aircraft.

The Seller’s receipt of the full amount of all Predelivery Payments and of the Balance of the Final Price of the Aircraft, and any amounts due under Clause 5.8, are a condition precedent to the Seller’s obligation to deliver such Aircraft to the Buyer.

UNQUOTE

 

3 *****

With respect to each of the *****Aircraft that bear CAC ID Nos. *****through and including *****the Seller will *****

 

4 CAC ID NOS.

For ease of reference only, Annex A sets forth the Aircraft Rank, CAC ID No., and the Scheduled Delivery Month/Quarter and Year for each of the *****Aircraft that bear CAC ID Nos. *****through and including *****

 

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5 ASSIGNMENT

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Letter Agreement or of the Agreement, this Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Buyer hereunder will not be assigned or transferred in any manner without the prior written consent of the Seller, and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of the provisions of this Paragraph 3 will be void and of no force or effect.

 

6 CONFIDENTIALITY

This Letter Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of Clause 22.11 of the Agreement.

 

7 COUNTERPARTS

This Letter Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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If the foregoing correctly sets forth your understanding, please execute the original and one (1) copy hereof in the space provided below and return the executed copy to the Seller.

 

Very truly yours,
AIRBUS S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Patrick de Castelbajac

Its:  

Vice President Contracts

 

Accepted and Agreed
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/ Peter D. Hunt

Its:  

SVP & Chief Financial Officer

 

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ANNEX A

 

Aircraft Rank

 

CAC ID No.

 

Scheduled Delivery

 

Aircraft Rank

 

CAC ID No.

 

Scheduled Delivery

   

Month or

Quarter

 

Year

     

Month or
Quarter

 

Year

*****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****
*****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****
*****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****
*****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****
*****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****   *****
*****   *****   *****   *****        
*****   *****   *****   *****        
*****   *****   *****   *****        
*****   *****   *****   *****        
*****   *****   *****   *****        
*****   *****   *****   *****        
*****   *****   *****   *****        
*****   *****   *****   *****        
*****   *****   *****   *****        
*****   *****   *****   *****        

 

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Amendment No. 3

to the A320 Aircraft Purchase Agreement

Dated as of December 29, 2010

Between

AIRBUS S.A.S.

And

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.

This Amendment No. 3 (hereinafter referred to as the “ Amendment ”) is entered into as of December 14, 2012 between Airbus S.A.S., a société par actions simplifiée , created and existing under French law, having its registered office at 1 Rond-Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac-Cedex, France and registered with the Toulouse Registre du Commerce under number RCS Toulouse 383 474 814 (the “ Seller ”) and VIRGIN AMERICA INC. , a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, United States of America, having its principal corporate offices located at 555 Airport Boulevard, Burlingame, California 94010, United States of America (the “ Buyer ”).

WHEREAS, the Buyer and the Seller entered into an A320 Aircraft Purchase Agreement dated as of December 29, 2010, relating to the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain firmly ordered Airbus A320 aircraft, which, together with all exhibits, appendices, and letter agreements attached thereto and as amended by Amendment No. 1 dated as of March 23, 2011 and Amendment No. 2 dated as of September 30, 2011, is hereinafter called the “ Agreement .”

WHEREAS, the Buyer and the Seller wish to amend certain terms of the Agreement as set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

The capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Amendment will have the meanings assigned to them in the Agreement. Except as used within quoted text, the terms “herein,” “hereof,” and “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Amendment.

 

1 AMENDMENTS

Letter Agreement No. 1 and Letter Agreement No. 2 to this Amendment are incorporated herein by reference.

 

2 EFFECT OF THE AMENDMENT

The Agreement will be deemed amended to the extent herein provided, and, except as specifically amended hereby, will continue in full force and effect in accordance with its original terms. Both parties agree that this Amendment will constitute an integral, nonseverable part of the Agreement and be governed by its provisions, except that if the Agreement and this Amendment have specific provisions that are inconsistent, the specific provisions contained in this Amendment will govern.

 

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This Amendment contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any previous understanding, commitments or representations whatsoever, whether oral or written between the Buyer and the Seller.

 

3 ASSIGNMENT

Except as provided in the Agreement, this Amendment and the rights and obligations of the Buyer herein shall not be assigned or transferred in any manner and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of the provisions of this Paragraph 3 shall be void and of no force or effect.

 

4 CONFIDENTIALITY

This Amendment is subject to the confidentiality provisions set forth in Clause 22.11 of the Agreement.

 

5 COUNTERPARTS

This Amendment may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment was entered into as of the day and year first above written.

 

AIRBUS S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Christophe Mourey

Title:  

Senior Vice President Contracts

 

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/ Peter D. Hunt

Title:  

SVP & Chief Financial Officer

 

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


LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 1

TO AMENDMENT NO. 3

As of December 14, 2012

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Boulevard

Burlingame, CA 94010

 

Re: OTHER MATTERS

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

VIRGIN AMERICA INC. (the “ Buyer ”) and AIRBUS S.A.S. (the “ Seller ”) entered into Amendment No. 3, dated as of even date herewith (the “ Amendment ”), to that certain Airbus A320 Aircraft Purchase Agreement dated as of December 29, 2010 (the “ Agreement ”) which covers, among other matters, the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain Aircraft, under the terms and conditions set forth in said Agreement. The Buyer and the Seller have agreed to set forth in this Letter Agreement No. 1 (the “ Letter Agreement ”) certain additional terms and conditions regarding the sale of the Aircraft. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Letter Agreement have the meanings assigned thereto in the Agreement. The terms “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Letter Agreement.

Both parties agree that this Letter Agreement constitutes an integral, nonseverable part of said Agreement, that the provisions of said Agreement are hereby incorporated herein by reference, and that this Letter Agreement is governed by the provisions of said Agreement, except that if the Agreement and this Letter Agreement have specific provisions which are inconsistent, the specific provisions contained in this Letter Agreement will govern.

 

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1 *****

Paragraph 4 of Letter Agreement No. 3 to the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  4. *****

For each Aircraft that is included in the Buyer’s initial firm order of ***** Aircraft scheduled to deliver in accordance with the schedules set forth in Clause 9.1 of the Agreement as of the date hereof, and as may be modified pursuant to Paragraph 4 of Letter Agreement No. 4 to the Agreement, the Seller Price Revision Formula as applied to all prices and ***** that adjust in accordance with the Seller Price Revision Formula *****

UNQUOTE

 

2 ASSIGNMENT

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Letter Agreement or of the Agreement, this Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Buyer hereunder will not be assigned or transferred in any manner without the prior written consent of the Seller, and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of the provisions of this Paragraph 2 will be void and of no force or effect.

 

3 CONFIDENTIALITY

This Letter Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of Clause 22.11 of the Agreement.

 

4 COUNTERPARTS

This Letter Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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If the foregoing correctly sets forth your understanding, please execute the original and one (1) copy hereof in the space provided below and return the executed copy to the Seller.

 

Very truly yours,
AIRBUS S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Christophe Mourey

Its:  

Senior Vice President Contracts

 

Accepted and Agreed
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/ Peter D. Hunt

Its:  

SVP & Chief Financial Officer

 

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


LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 2

TO AMENDMENT NO. 3

As of December 14, 2012

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Boulevard

Burlingame, CA 94010

 

Re: SUPPORT MATTERS

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

VIRGIN AMERICA INC. (the “ Buyer ”) and AIRBUS S.A.S. (the “ Seller ”) entered into Amendment No. 3, dated as of even date herewith (the “ Amendment ”), to that certain Airbus A320 Aircraft Purchase Agreement dated as of December 29, 2010 (the “ Agreement ”) which covers, among other matters, the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain Aircraft, under the terms and conditions set forth in said Agreement. The Buyer and the Seller have agreed to set forth in this Letter Agreement No. 2 (the “ Letter Agreement ”) certain additional terms and conditions regarding the sale of the Aircraft. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Letter Agreement have the meanings assigned thereto in the Agreement. The terms “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Letter Agreement.

Both parties agree that this Letter Agreement constitutes an integral, nonseverable part of said Agreement, that the provisions of said Agreement are hereby incorporated herein by reference, and that this Letter Agreement is governed by the provisions of said Agreement, except that if the Agreement and this Letter Agreement have specific provisions which are inconsistent, the specific provisions contained in this Letter Agreement will govern.

 

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1 *****

Paragraph 4.3 of Letter Agreement No. 8, as amended by Letter Agreement No. 1 to Amendment No. 1, to the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the words “INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK”.

 

2 FLIGHT CREW TRAINING

 

2.1 Pursuant to Paragraph 1.1 of Appendix A to Clause 16 of the Agreement, the Seller will provide flight crew training (standard transition course) ***** for ***** of the Buyer’s flight crews ***** (training for each group of ***** of the Buyer’s flight crews, a “ Flight Crew Allowance ”) for the Buyer’s ***** firmly ordered Aircraft.

***** Flight Crew Allowance, the Buyer may *****

 

  (i) *****

 

  (ii) *****

If the Buyer ***** with respect to the Flight Crew Allowance for any Aircraft, the Buyer must notify the Seller in writing of its *****not earlier than ***** and not later than ***** ***** of such Aircraft. If the Buyer does not provide such notice, such options will lapse. *****

 

2.2 The Seller shall have no obligation to provide ***** with respect to any Aircraft (i) after the ***** of such Aircraft or (ii) *****

 

3 UNDELIVERED AIRCRAFT

If the Agreement is terminated with respect to any Aircraft*****then without prejudice to any other of the Seller’s rights and remedies available under the Agreement or at law, *****shall, within*****from the date of the termination *****

 

4 ASSIGNMENT

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Letter Agreement or of the Agreement, this Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Buyer hereunder will not be assigned or transferred in any manner without the prior written consent of the Seller, and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of the provisions of this Paragraph 4 will be void and of no force or effect.

 

5 CONFIDENTIALITY

This Letter Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of Clause 22.11 of the Agreement.

 

6 COUNTERPARTS

This Letter Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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If the foregoing correctly sets forth your understanding, please execute the original and one (1) copy hereof in the space provided below and return the executed copy to the Seller.

 

Very truly yours,
AIRBUS S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Christophe Mourey

Its:  

Senior Vice President Contracts

 

Accepted and Agreed
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/ Peter D. Hunt

Its:  

SVP & Chief Financial Officer

 

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


Amendment No. 4

to the A320 Aircraft Purchase Agreement

Dated as of December 29, 2010

Between

AIRBUS S.A.S.

And

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.

This Amendment No. 4 (hereinafter referred to as the “ Amendment ”) is entered into as of October 1, 2012 between Airbus S.A.S., a société par actions simplifiée , created and existing under French law, having its registered office at 1 Rond-Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac-Cedex, France and registered with the Toulouse Registre du Commerce under number RCS Toulouse 383 474 814 (the “ Seller ”) and VIRGIN AMERICA INC. , a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, United States of America, having its principal corporate offices located at 555 Airport Boulevard, Burlingame, California 94010, United States of America (the “ Buyer ”).

WHEREAS, the Buyer and the Seller entered into an A320 Aircraft Purchase Agreement dated as of December 29, 2010, relating to the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain firmly ordered Airbus A320 aircraft, which, together with all exhibits, appendices, and letter agreements attached thereto and as amended by Amendment No. 1 dated as of March 23, 2011, and Amendment No. 2 dated as of September 30, 2011, is hereinafter called the “ Agreement .”

WHEREAS, the Buyer and the Seller wish to amend certain terms of the Agreement as set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

The capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Amendment will have the meanings assigned to them in the Agreement. Except as used within quoted text, the terms “herein,” “hereof,” and “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Amendment.

 

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1 CLAUSE 9 – DELIVERY

The Buyer and the Seller have agreed to revise the Scheduled Delivery Month of the Aircraft***** Accordingly, Clause 9.1(i) of the Agreement is deleted and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  (i) the Seller will have the Group 1 A320 Aircraft listed in the table below Ready for Delivery at the Delivery Location within the following months (each a “ Scheduled Delivery Month ”) or quarters (each a “ Scheduled Delivery Quarter ”):

 

Aircraft
Rank

  

CAC

ID No.

  

Scheduled Delivery

  

Aircraft

Rank

  

CAC

ID No.

  

Scheduled Delivery

     

Month or

Quarter

  

Year

        

Month or

Quarter

  

Year

1    *****    *****    *****    16    *****    *****    *****
2    *****    *****    *****    17    *****    *****    *****
3    *****    *****    *****    18    *****    *****    *****
4    *****    *****    *****    19    *****    *****    *****
5    *****    *****    *****    20    *****    *****    *****
6    *****    *****    *****    21    *****    *****    *****
7    *****    *****    *****    22    *****    *****    *****
8    *****    *****    *****    23    *****    *****    *****
9    *****    *****    *****    24    *****    *****    *****
10    *****    *****    *****    25    *****    *****    *****
11    *****    *****    *****    26    *****    *****    *****
12    *****    *****    *****    27    *****    *****    *****
13    *****    *****    *****    28    *****    *****    *****
14    *****    *****    *****    29    *****    *****    *****
15    *****    *****    *****    30    *****    *****    *****

UNQUOTE

 

2 EFFECT OF THE AMENDMENT

The Agreement will be deemed amended to the extent herein provided, and, except as specifically amended hereby, will continue in full force and effect in accordance with its original terms. Both parties agree that this Amendment will constitute an integral, nonseverable part of the Agreement and be governed by its provisions, except that if the Agreement and this Amendment have specific provisions that are inconsistent, the specific provisions contained in this Amendment will govern.

This Amendment contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any previous understanding, commitments or representations whatsoever, whether oral or written between the Buyer and the Seller.

 

3 ASSIGNMENT

Except as provided in the Agreement, this Amendment and the rights and obligations of the Buyer herein shall not be assigned or transferred in any manner and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of the provisions of this Paragraph 3 shall be void and of no force or effect.

 

4 CONFIDENTIALITY

This Amendment is subject to the confidentiality provisions set forth in Clause 22.11 of the Agreement.

 

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5 COUNTERPARTS

This Amendment may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment was entered into as of the day and year first above written.

 

AIRBUS S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Patrick de Castelbajac

Title:  

Vice President Contracts

 

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/ Peter D. Hunt

Title:  

SVP and Chief Financial Officer

 

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


Amendment No. 5

to the A320 Aircraft Purchase Agreement

Dated as of December 29, 2010

Between

AIRBUS S.A.S.

And

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.

This Amendment No. 5 (hereinafter referred to as the “ Amendment ”) is entered into as of December 14, 2012 between Airbus S.A.S., a société par actions simplifiée , created and existing under French law, having its registered office at 1 Rond-Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac-Cedex, France and registered with the Toulouse Registre du Commerce under number RCS Toulouse 383 474 814 (the “ Seller ”) and VIRGIN AMERICA INC. , a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, United States of America, having its principal corporate offices located at 555 Airport Boulevard, Burlingame, California 94010, United States of America (the “ Buyer ”).

WHEREAS, the Buyer and the Seller entered into an A320 Aircraft Purchase Agreement dated as of December 29, 2010, relating to the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain firmly ordered Airbus A320 aircraft, which, together with all exhibits, appendices, and letter agreements attached thereto and as amended by Amendment No. 1 dated as of March 23, 2011, Amendment No. 2 dated as of September 30, 2011, Amendment No. 3 dated as of September 12, 2012 and Amendment No. 4 dated as of October 1, 2012 is hereinafter called the “ Agreement .”

WHEREAS, *****

WHEREAS, ***** and

WHEREAS, the Buyer and the Seller wish to amend certain terms of the Agreement as set forth herein to reflect such modifications.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

The capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Amendment will have the meanings assigned to them in the Agreement. Except as used within quoted text, the terms “herein,” “hereof,” and “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Amendment.

 

1 RATIFICATION OF CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULING

The Buyer acknowledges and agrees that pursuant to ***** the Buyer’s order for Aircraft and the Aircraft delivery schedules set forth in Clause 9.1 of the Agreement are amended as set forth below:

 

  (i) The Buyer’s commitment to purchase the ***** Group 1 A320 Aircraft bearing CAC ID Nos. *****through and including *****has been cancelled.

 

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  (ii) The delivery schedule for the ***** Group 1 A320 Aircraft bearing CAC ID No. *****and CAC ID Nos. *****through and including***** has been revised to reflect the dates set forth in the table below.

 

Aircraft

Rank

  

CAC ID

No.

  

Scheduled Delivery

     

Month or

Quarter

  

Year

*****

   *****    *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****    *****

 

  (iii) The delivery schedule for the ***** Group 2 A320 Aircraft bearing CAC ID Nos. *****through and including ***** has been revised to reflect the dates set forth in the table below.

 

Aircraft
Rank

  

CAC ID

No.

  

Scheduled

Delivery

Year

  

Aircraft

Rank

  

CAC ID

No.

  

Scheduled

Delivery

Year

*****

   *****    *****    *****    *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****    *****    *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****    *****    *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****    *****    *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****    *****    *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****    *****    *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****    *****    *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****    *****    *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****    *****    *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****    *****    *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****    *****    *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****    *****    *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****    *****    *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****    *****    *****    *****

*****

   *****    *****    *****    *****    *****

 

2 EFFECT OF THE AMENDMENT

The Agreement will be deemed amended to the extent herein provided, and, except as specifically amended hereby, will continue in full force and effect in accordance with its original terms. Both parties agree that this Amendment will constitute an integral, nonseverable part of the Agreement and be governed by its provisions, except that if the Agreement and this Amendment have specific provisions that are inconsistent, the specific provisions contained in this Amendment will govern.

 

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This Amendment contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any previous understanding, commitments or representations whatsoever, whether oral or written between the Buyer and the Seller.

 

3 ASSIGNMENT

Except as provided in the Agreement, this Amendment and the rights and obligations of the Buyer herein will not be assigned or transferred in any manner and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of the provisions of this Paragraph 3 will be void and of no force or effect.

 

4 CONFIDENTIALITY

This Amendment is subject to the confidentiality provisions set forth in Clause 22.11 of the Agreement.

 

5 COUNTERPARTS

This Amendment may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered will be an original, but all such counterparts will together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment was entered into as of the day and year first above written.

 

AIRBUS S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Christophe Mourey

Title:  

Senior Vice President Contracts

 

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/ Peter D. Hunt

Title:  

SVP & Chief Financial Officer

 

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


LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 1

TO AMENDMENT NO. 5

As of December 14, 2012

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Boulevard

Burlingame, CA 94010

 

Re: OTHER MATTERS

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

VIRGIN AMERICA INC. (the “Buyer”) and AIRBUS S.A.S. (the “Seller”) entered into Amendment No. 5, dated as of even date herewith (“Amendment No. 5”), to that certain Airbus A320 Aircraft Purchase Agreement dated as of December 29, 2010 (the “Agreement”) which covers, among other matters, the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain Aircraft, under the terms and conditions set forth in said Agreement. The Buyer and the Seller have agreed to set forth in this Letter Agreement No. 1 (the “Letter Agreement”) certain additional terms and conditions regarding the sale of the Aircraft. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Letter Agreement have the meanings assigned thereto in the Agreement. The terms “herein,” “hereof’ and “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Letter Agreement.

Both parties agree that this Letter Agreement constitutes an integral, nonseverable part of said Agreement, that the provisions of said Agreement are hereby incorporated herein by reference, and that this Letter Agreement is governed by the provisions of said Agreement, except that if the Agreement and this Letter Agreement have specific provisions which are inconsistent, the specific provisions contained in this Letter Agreement will govern.

 

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1. SPECIFICATION

 

1.1 New clauses 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 are added to the Agreement as set forth in the quoted text below:

QUOTE

 

  2.1.1 New Engine Option

 

  2.1.1.1 The Seller is currently developing a new engine option (the “New Engine Option” or “NEO”), applicable to the A320 aircraft. The specification of the Group 2 A320 Aircraft will be derived from the current A320 Standard Specification and based on the Group 2 A320 Aircraft Propulsion System selected by the Buyer in accordance with Clause 2.3.2 below, and Sharklets, as well as required airframe structural modifications and Aircraft systems and software adaptations required to operate such New Engine Option Aircraft. The foregoing is currently reflected in the *****listed in *****, the implementation of which is hereby irrevocably accepted by the Buyer.

 

  2.1.1.2 NEO Weights

The New Engine Option will modify the design weights of the A320 Standard Specification as follows:

 

    

A320-200

    
*****    *****   
*****    *****   

The estimated basic Manufacturer’s Weight Empty (MWE) of the A320 Standard Specification §13-10.01.00 will be modified as follows:

 

Propulsion System

  

A320-200

    
*****    *****   

It is agreed and understood that the above design weights may be updated upon final NEO specification freeze.

 

  2.1.2 *****

UNQUOTE

 

1.2 Appendix 2 to Exhibit A-1 to the Agreement is amended to update ***** Further, it is agreed and understood that *****

 

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1.3 With respect to the A320 Standard Specification and the A321 Standard Specification, prior to the respective CDF Dates, the Buyer will execute SCNs to reflect the parties agreement to update such Specifications as follows (the “Specification Upgrade SCNs”):

 

  (i) the A320 Standard Specification will be changed to reflect document number *****and the price will be ***** and

 

  (ii) the A321 Standard Specification will be changed to reflect document number *****and the price will be *****

The prices set forth in paragraphs (i) and (ii) above are quoted at delivery conditions prevailing in ***** and will be adjusted in accordance with the Seller Price Revision Formula, as adjusted in accordance with Paragraph 4 of Letter Agreement No. 3 to the Agreement.

 

1.4 Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 to Exhibit A-1 to the Agreement contain ***** The price *****the prices*****

 

2. PREDELIVERY PAYMENTS

 

2.1 Revised Predeliverv Payment Schedules

Clause 5.3.3(i) of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  5.3.3 (i)(a) The Buyer will, in respect of each of the Group 1 A320 Aircraft bearing CAC ID Nos.***** pay to the Seller the amounts set forth in Table 1 below on the dates set forth in such Table opposite such amounts. The Seller acknowledges that as of the date hereof, it has received cash payments equal ***** in respect of the Group 1 A320 Aircraft. Of that amount, the Buyer and the Seller agree that, from the date hereof through and including the Target Date, *****in respect of each of the Group 1 A320 Aircraft bearing CAC ID Nos.*****

For purposes of this Clause 5.3, “ Target Date ” means the date on which the Seller will have received in the aggregate ***** in additional cash Predelivery Payments in respect of Group 1 A320 Aircraft.

 

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Table 1

 

Payment Date

   ***** Predelivery Payment Reference Price  
     *****         *****   

*****

     *****         *****   

*****

     *****         *****   

*****

     

*****

     *****         *****   

*****

     *****         *****   

*****

     *****         *****   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total payment prior to delivery

     *****         *****   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(i)(b) From and after the Target Date, the schedule set forth in Table 1 above will no longer be in force and effect, and the Buyer will, in respect of each of the Group 1 A320 Aircraft bearing CAC ID Nos. ***** pay to the Seller the amounts set forth in Table 2 below on the dates set forth in such Table opposite such amounts. On*****all amounts received by the Seller pursuant to this Clause 5.3 in respect of all of the Group 1 A320 Aircraft *****will*****in accordance with the schedule set forth in Table 2 below.

(i)(c) The Buyer will, in respect of each of the Group 1 A320 Aircraft bearing CAC ID No.*****and CAC ID Nos. *****through and including ***** pay to the Seller the amounts set forth in Table 2 below on the dates set forth in such Table opposite such amounts:

 

Table 2

 

Payment Date

   ***** Predelivery Payment Reference Price  
     *****         *****   

*****

     *****         *****   

*****

     

*****

     *****         *****   

 

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Payment Date

   ***** Predelivery Payment Reference Price  

*****

     *****         *****   

*****

     *****         *****   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total payment prior to delivery

     *****         *****   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

UNQUOTE

 

2.2 *****

As of the date hereof, the Seller has received an amount equivalent to *****due pursuant to Clause 5.3 in respect of the Aircraft. As a result of the amendments made to the Buyer’s order for Aircraft as set forth in Paragraphs l(i) and (ii) of Amendment No. 5 and the revised Predelivery Payment schedules set forth in Table 1 in Paragraph 2.1 above, the Seller *****Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Seller will*****as follows:

***** in respect of the Group 1 A320 Aircraft bearing CAC ID No. ***** and CAC ID Nos. ***** through and including *****

*****

 

3. *****

Paragraph 4 of Letter Agreement No. 3 to the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  4. *****

For each Aircraft that is included in the Buyer’s firm order for Aircraft scheduled to deliver in accordance with the delivery schedules set forth in Paragraph 2.3 of Amendment No. 5 as of the date hereof, on or before ***** the Seller Price Revision Formula, as applied to all prices and ***** that adjust in accordance therewith *****

*****

UNQUOTE

 

4. GROUP 2 A320 AIRCRAFT DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Paragraph 4 of Letter Agreement No. 4 to the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

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  4. [INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK]

UNQUOTE

 

5. BUYER ***** REQUESTS

Paragraph 5.1 of Letter Agreement No. 4 to the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  5.1 [INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK]

UNQUOTE

 

6. ***** CREDIT

Paragraph 5 of Letter Agreement No. 8 to the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  5. ***** CREDIT MEMORANDUM

 

  5.1 The Seller will grant to the Buyer a credit memorandum in the total amount of *****

*****

 

  5.2 The *****Credit will be made available to the Buyer ***** as follows:

***** not earlier than ***** and not later than *****

*****

The Seller shall *****

 

  5.3 The*****Credit is quoted at delivery conditions prevailing in *****and will be adjusted to the date of issuance ***** in accordance with the Seller Price Revision Formula, as adjusted in accordance with Paragraph 4 of Letter Agreement No. 3 to the Agreement.

UNQUOTE

 

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7. BUYER’S *****

The Seller ***** the Group 2 A320 Aircraft subject to the following conditions*****

***** may only be exercised by the Buyer in batches *****Aircraft as specified below:

 

Batch No.

  

CAC ID Nos.

  

Scheduled
Delivery Year

    

Notice Period

*****

   *****    *****      *****

*****

   *****    *****      *****

*****

   *****    *****      *****

*****

   *****    *****      *****

*****

   *****    *****      *****

*****

   *****    *****      *****

(ii) The Buyer shall ***** with respect to each batch of Group 2 A320 Aircraft by providing written notice ***** to the Seller within the Notice Period set forth above.

(iii) In consideration ***** for each Group 2 A320 Aircraft ***** the Buyer shall pay to the Seller ***** Upon receipt by it of a ***** Notice with respect to any Group 2 A320 Aircraft, the Seller *****

(iv) *****

(v) *****

(vi) If the Seller does not receive any ***** Notice with respect to a batch of Group 2 A320 Aircraft within the Notice Period, *****

 

8. ***** CREDIT

 

8.1 *****

In accordance with *****, the Seller issued to the Buyer *****Credit upon *****Further, in accordance with Paragraph 3 of LA No. 6, the Seller *****

 

8.2 *****

The Buyer and the Seller agree that *****The Buyer and the Seller agree that*****Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Buyer and the Seller agree that, *****

 

8.3 *****

The Seller will issue to the Buyer a credit memorandum *****

***** Credit will be *****

***** Credit will be ***** Credit will be *****

 

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9. PREDELIVERY PAYMENT *****

 

9.1 Clause 5.3.1 of the Agreement, as amended by Paragraph 1 of Letter Agreement No. 1 to Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement, is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  5.3.1 Predelivery Payments are ***** and will be paid by the Buyer to the Seller for the Aircraft ***** For purposes of this Clause 5.3.1,*****shall have the meaning *****

UNQUOTE

 

9.2 Clause 5.4 of the Agreement, as amended by Paragraph 2 of Letter Agreement No. 1 to Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement, is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  5.4 With respect to each of the Group 1 A320 Aircraft, before the Delivery Date or concurrent with the Delivery of each such Aircraft, the Buyer will pay to the Seller the Final Price of such Aircraft less an amount equal to the amount of Predelivery Payments received for such Aircraft by the Seller from the Buyer. With respect to any Group 2 A320 Aircraft, before the Delivery Date or concurrent with the Delivery of each such Aircraft, the Buyer will pay to the Seller the Final P-rice of such Aircraft less an amount equal to the amount of Predelivery Payments received for such Aircraft by the Seller.

The amount payable pursuant to the two immediately preceding sentences is referred to herein as the “ Balance of the Final Price ” for such Aircraft.

The Seller’s receipt of the full amount of all Predelivery Payments and of the Balance of the Final Price of the Aircraft, and any amounts due under Clause 5.8, are a condition precedent to the. Seller’s obligation to deliver such Aircraft to the Buyer.

UNQUOTE

 

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9.3 *****

Paragraph 3 of Letter Agreement No. 1 to Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  3 *****

With respect to each of the Group 1 A320 Aircraft, the Seller will provide to the Buyer a ***** *****

UNQUOTE

 

9.4 Paragraph 4 of Letter Agreement No. 1 to Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and is replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  4. CAC ID NOS.

For ease of reference only, Annex A sets forth the Aircraft Rank, CAC ID No., and the Scheduled Delivery Quarter and Year for each of the Group 1 A320 Aircraft.

UNQUOTE

 

9.5 Annex A to Letter Agreement No. 1 to Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with Annex A to this Letter Agreement.

 

10. *****

The second paragraph of Paragraph 2.l (ii) of Letter Agreement No. 4 to the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

*****

UNQUOTE

 

11. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

The parties to this Letter Agreement and Amendment No. 5 are sophisticated parties represented by competent counsel. The provisions of this Letter Agreement and Amendment No. 5 have been agreed on after careful consideration by the Buyer, have been the subject of discussion and negotiation and are fully understood by the Buyer. The price of the Aircraft and the other mutual agreements of the Buyer and Seller set forth in this Letter Agreement and Amendment No. 5 were arrived at in consideration of, inter alia, the provisions of this Letter Agreement and Amendment No.5.

 

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12. ASSIGNMENT

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Letter Agreement or of the Agreement, this Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Buyer hereunder will not be assigned or transferred in any manner without the prior written consent of the Seller, and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of the provisions of this Paragraph 12 will be void and of no force or effect.

 

13. CONFIDENTIALITY

This Letter Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of Clause 22.11 of the Agreement.

 

14. COUNTERPARTS

This Letter Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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If the foregoing correctly sets forth your understanding, please execute the original and one (1) copy hereof in the space provided below and return the executed copy to the Seller.

 

Very truly yours,
AIRBUS S.A.S.
By:   /s/ Christophe Mourey
Its:   Senior Vice President Contracts

 

Accepted and Agreed
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:   /s/ Peter D. Hunt
Its:   SVP & Chief Financial Officer

 

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ANNEX A

 

Aircraft Rank

  

CAC ID No.

  

Scheduled Delivery

     

Quarter

  

Year

*****    *****    *****    *****
*****    *****    *****    *****
*****    *****    *****    *****
*****    *****    *****    *****
*****    *****    *****    *****
*****    *****    *****    *****
*****    *****    *****    *****
*****    *****    *****    *****
*****    *****    *****    *****
*****    *****    *****    *****

 

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LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 1

As of December 29, 2010

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Boulevard

Burlingame, CA 94010

 

RE: *****

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

VIRGIN AMERICA INC. (the “ Buyer ”) and AIRBUS S.A.S. (the “ Seller ”) have entered into an Airbus A320 Purchase Agreement of even date herewith (the “ Agreement ”) which covers, among other matters, the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain Aircraft, under the terms and conditions set forth in said Agreement. The Buyer and the Seller have agreed to set forth in this Letter Agreement No. 1 (the “ Letter Agreement ”) certain additional terms and conditions regarding the sale of the Aircraft. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Letter Agreement have the meanings assigned thereto in the Agreement. The terms “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Letter Agreement.

Both parties agree that this Letter Agreement constitutes an integral, nonseverable part of said Agreement, that the provisions of said Agreement are hereby incorporated herein by reference, and that this Letter Agreement is governed by the provisions of said Agreement, except that if the Agreement and this Letter Agreement have specific provisions which are inconsistent, the specific provisions contained in this Letter Agreement will govern.

 

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1. *****

*****

 

2. SELLER UNDERTAKING

The Seller hereby agrees *****

 

3. ASSIGNMENT

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Letter Agreement or of the Agreement but without prejudice to the terms of Clause 21.2 of the Agreement as if set forth herein mutatis mutandis , this Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Buyer hereunder will not be assigned or transferred in any manner without the prior written consent of the Seller, and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of the provisions of this Paragraph 3 will be void and of no force or effect.

 

4. CONFIDENTIALITY

This Letter Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of Clause 22.11 of the Agreement.

 

5. COUNTERPARTS

This Letter Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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If the foregoing correctly sets forth your understanding, please execute the original and one (1) copy hereof in the space provided below and return a copy to the Seller.

 

Very truly yours,
AIRBUS S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Christophe Mourey

Its:  

Vice President Contracts

 

Accepted and Agreed
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/ David Cush

Its:  

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

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LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 2

As of December 29, 2010

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Boulevard

Burlingame, CA 94010

 

Re: PAYMENTS

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

VIRGIN AMERICA INC. (the “ Buyer ”) and AIRBUS S.A.S. (the “ Seller ”) have entered into an Airbus A320 Purchase Agreement of even date herewith (the “ Agreement ”) which covers, among other matters, the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain Aircraft, under the terms and conditions set forth in said Agreement. The Buyer and the Seller have agreed to set forth in this Letter Agreement No. 2 (the “ Letter Agreement ”) certain additional terms and conditions regarding the sale of the Aircraft. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Letter Agreement have the meanings assigned thereto in the Agreement. The terms “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Letter Agreement.

Both parties agree that this Letter Agreement constitutes an integral, nonseverable part of said Agreement, that the provisions of said Agreement are hereby incorporated herein by reference, and that this Letter Agreement is governed by the provisions of said Agreement, except that if the Agreement and this Letter Agreement have specific provisions which are inconsistent, the specific provisions contained in this Letter Agreement will govern.

 

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1 COMMITMENT FEE

Clause 5.2 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

The Seller acknowledges receipt from the Buyer of payment in the amount of ***** pursuant to ***** which represents ***** (the “ Commitment Fee ”) per each of the ***** firm Aircraft An amount equal to *****

UNQUOTE

 

2 PAYMENT TERMS

 

2.1 Clauses 5.3.1, 5.3.2 and 5.3.3 of the Agreement are deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  5.3.1 Predelivery Payments are ***** and will be paid by the Buyer to the Seller for the Aircraft.

 

  5.3.2 The Predelivery Payment Reference Price for an Aircraft to be delivered ***** is determined in accordance with the following formula:

*****

 

  5.3.3 (i) For each Group 1 A320 Aircraft and A321 Aircraft, Predelivery Payments will be paid to the Seller according to the following schedule:

 

Payment Date

   *****Predelivery Payment Reference Price  
     *****         *****   

*****

     *****         *****   

*****

     

*****

     *****         *****   

*****

     *****         *****   

*****

     *****         *****   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total payment prior to delivery

     *****         *****   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(ii) For each Group 2 A320 Aircraft, Predelivery Payments will be paid to the Seller according to the following schedule:

 

Payment Date

   *****Predelivery Payment Reference Price  
     *****         *****   

*****

     *****         *****   

*****

     *****         *****   

*****

     *****         *****   

*****

     

*****

     *****         *****   

*****

     *****         *****   

*****

     *****         *****   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total payment prior to delivery

     *****         *****   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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If either schedule results in any Predelivery Payment falling due prior to the date of signature of the Agreement, such Predelivery Payments shall be made upon signature of the Agreement.

*****

UNQUOTE

 

2.2. Clause 5.3.5 of the Agreement is renumbered to Clause 5.3.6 and a new Clause 5.3.5 with the following quoted text is inserted:

QUOTE

 

  5.3.5 *****

The Seller *****certain Predelivery Payments as follows:

***** the Buyer will notify the Seller in writing of such election no later than *****

UNQUOTE

 

2.3 Clause 5.3.6 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  5.3.6 *****

 

       *****

UNQUOTE

 

2.4. Clauses 5.6, 5.7 and 5.8 of the Agreement are deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  5.6 Application of Payments

Notwithstanding any other rights the Seller may have at contract or at law, the Buyer and the Seller hereby agree that should any amount*****) become due and payable by the Buyer or its Affiliates, and not be paid*****

 

  5.7 Setoff Payments

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Seller may set-off any *****, matured obligation owed by the Buyer or any of its Affiliates to the Seller or any of its Affiliates*****

 

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  5.8 Overdue Payments

If any payment due to the Seller is not received by the Seller within *****

UNQUOTE

 

2.5 Cross-Collateralization

The first paragraph of Clause 5.12.1 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  5.12.1 The Buyer hereby agrees that, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement, in the event that the Buyer should fail to make any material payment owing under this Agreement or under any other material agreement between the Buyer and the Seller and/or any of their respective Affiliates (the “Other Agreement”), the Seller may:

UNQUOTE

 

3 ASSIGNMENT

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Letter Agreement or of the Agreement, this Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Buyer hereunder will not be assigned or transferred in any manner without the prior written consent of the Seller, and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of the provisions of this Paragraph 3 will be void and of no force or effect.

 

4 CONFIDENTIALITY

This Letter Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of Clause 22.11 of the Agreement.

 

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5 COUNTERPARTS

This Letter Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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If the foregoing correctly sets forth your understanding, please execute the original and one (1) copy hereof in the space provided below and return a copy to the Seller.

 

Very truly yours,
AIRBUS S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Christophe Mourey

Its:  

Vice President Contracts

 

Accepted and Agreed
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/ David Cush

Its:  

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

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LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 3

As of December 29, 2010

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Boulevard

Burlingame, CA 94010

 

Re: PURCHASE INCENTIVES

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

VIRGIN AMERICA INC. (the “ Buyer ”) and AIRBUS S.A.S. (the “ Seller ”) have entered into an Airbus A320 Purchase Agreement of even date herewith (the “ Agreement ”) which covers, among other matters, the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain Aircraft, under the terms and conditions set forth in said Agreement. The Buyer and the Seller have agreed to set forth in this Letter Agreement No. 3 (the “ Letter Agreement ”) certain additional terms and conditions regarding the sale of the Aircraft. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Letter Agreement have the meanings assigned thereto in the Agreement. The terms “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Letter Agreement.

Both parties agree that this Letter Agreement constitutes an integral, nonseverable part of said Agreement, that the provisions of said Agreement are hereby incorporated herein by reference, and that this Letter Agreement is governed by the provisions of said Agreement, except that if the Agreement and this Letter Agreement have specific provisions which are inconsistent, the specific provisions contained in this Letter Agreement will govern.

 

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1. A320 AIRCRAFT *****

 

1.1 In respect of each A320 Aircraft, the Seller will *****

 

1.2 ***** are quoted at delivery conditions prevailing in ***** and will be ***** in accordance with the Seller Price Revision Formula, as adjusted in accordance with Paragraph 4 of this Letter Agreement.

 

1.3 ***** will be available at *****. Unless the Buyer gives the Seller notice to the contrary at least *****.

 

2. A321 AIRCRAFT *****

 

2.1 In respect of each A321 Aircraft, the Seller will *****

 

2.2 ***** are quoted at delivery conditions prevailing in ***** in accordance with the Seller Price Revision Formula, as ***** in accordance with Paragraph 4 of this Letter Agreement.

 

2.3 ***** will be available at *****

 

3. OTHER CONCESSIONS

 

3.1 Paragraph 5 of Letter Agreement No. 9 to the Agreement sets forth the concessionary terms that are applicable to the Buyer’s purchase from the Seller of Sharklets.

 

3.2 With respect to the Group 2 A320 Aircraft:

 

  (i) Paragraph 1(i) of Letter Agreement No. 9 to the Agreement sets forth the ***** terms upon which the Buyer *****

 

  (ii ) Paragraph 1(ii) of Letter Agreement No. 9 to the Agreement sets forth the ***** terms upon which the Buyer *****

 

  (iii) Paragraph 1(iii) of Letter Agreement No. 9 to the Agreement sets forth *****

 

3.3 Paragraph 6.2 of Letter Agreement No. 8 to the Agreement provides for *****

 

4. *****

For each Aircraft that is included in the Buyer’s initial firm order of ***** Aircraft scheduled to deliver in accordance with the schedules set forth in Clause 9.1 of the Agreement as of the date hereof, and as may be modified pursuant to Paragraph 4 of Letter Agreement No. 4 to the Agreement, the Seller Price Revision Formula as applied to all prices and ***** that adjust in accordance with the Seller Price Revision Formula *****

*****

 

5. ASSIGNMENT

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Letter Agreement or of the Agreement, this Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Buyer hereunder will not be assigned or

 

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transferred in any manner without the prior written consent of the Seller, and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of the provisions of this Paragraph 5 will be void and of no force or effect.

 

6. CONFIDENTIALITY

This Letter Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of Clause 22.11 of the Agreement.

 

7. COUNTERPARTS

This Letter Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered will be an original, but all such counterparts will together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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If the foregoing correctly sets forth your understanding, please execute the original and one (1) copy hereof in the space provided below and return a copy to the Seller.

 

Very truly yours,
AIRBUS S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Christophe Mourey

Its:  

Senior Vice President Contracts

 

Accepted and Agreed
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/ David Cush

Its:  

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

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LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 4

As of December 29, 2010

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Boulevard

Burlingame, CA 94010

 

Re: *****

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

VIRGIN AMERICA INC. (the “ Buyer ”) and AIRBUS S.A.S. (the “ Seller ”) have entered into an Airbus A320 Purchase Agreement of even date herewith (the “ Agreement ”) which covers, among other matters, the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain Aircraft, under the terms and conditions set forth in said Agreement. The Buyer and the Seller have agreed to set forth in this Letter Agreement No. 4 (the “ Letter Agreement ”) certain additional terms and conditions regarding the sale of the Aircraft. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Letter Agreement have the meanings assigned thereto in the Agreement. The terms “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Letter Agreement.

Both parties agree that this Letter Agreement constitutes an integral, nonseverable part of said Agreement, that the provisions of said Agreement are hereby incorporated herein by reference, and that this Letter Agreement is governed by the provisions of said Agreement, except that if the Agreement and this Letter Agreement have specific provisions which are inconsistent, the specific provisions contained in this Letter Agreement will govern.

 

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1. DEFINITIONS

Clause 0 to the Agreement is amended to either modify or add the following defined terms between the words “QUOTE” and “UNQUOTE”:

QUOTE

A321 Aircraft - any or all of the A321 aircraft that have been converted from Group 1 A320 Aircraft pursuant to this Agreement together with all components, equipment, parts and accessories installed in or on such aircraft and the A321 Propulsion System installed thereon upon delivery.

A321 Airframe - any A321 Aircraft, excluding the A321 Propulsion System therefor.

A321 Propulsion System - as defined in Clause 2.3.

A321 Specification - either (a) the A321 Standard Specification if no SCNs are applicable or (b) if SCNs are issued, the A321 Standard Specification as amended by all applicable SCNs.

A321 Standard Specification - the A321 standard specification document number *****, which includes a ***** a copy of which is annexed as Exhibit A-2.

Aircraft - as applicable, (i) any or all of the A320 Aircraft sold or to be sold by the Seller and purchased or to be purchased by the Buyer pursuant to the Agreement and (ii) any or all of the A321 Aircraft sold or to be sold by the Seller and purchased or to be purchased by the Buyer pursuant to the Agreement.

Airframe - as applicable, the A320 Airframe or the A321 Airframe.

Propulsion System - either or both, as the context requires, of the A320 Propulsion System and the A321 Propulsion System.

Propulsion System Manufacturer - as applicable, the manufacturer of the A320 Propulsion System or the A321 Propulsion System.

Specification - as applicable, the A320 Specification or the A321 Specification.

UNQUOTE

 

2. *****

 

2.1 *****

 

     *****

 

  (i) The Buyer will give the Seller written notice *****no later than *****

 

  (ii) The Seller will *****no later than *****(if the notice from the Buyer is given more than *****

*****

 

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  (iii) *****

 

  (iv) *****

 

  (v) *****

 

  (vi) *****

 

2.2 Aircraft Specification

 

2.2.1 A new Exhibit A-2, A321 Standard Specification, as set forth in Appendix 1 to this Letter Agreement, is hereby incorporated into the Agreement.

 

2.2.2 A new Appendix 1 to Exhibit A-2 (A321 Aircraft SCNs), as set forth in Appendix 2 to this Letter Agreement, is hereby incorporated into the Agreement.

 

2.2.3 Clause 2.1 of the Agreement is revised to add the following quoted text:

QUOTE

The A321 Aircraft will be manufactured in accordance with the A321 Standard Specification, as modified or varied prior to the date of this Agreement by the Specification Change Notices listed in Appendix 1 to Exhibit A-2.

UNQUOTE

 

2.2.4 A321 Propulsion System

Clause 2.3 of the Agreement is revised to add the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  2.3.3 Each A321 Airframe will be equipped with either a set of two (2) CFM International CFM56-5B3/3 model engines or International Aero Engines V2533-A5 model engines (such set, upon selection, an “ A321 Propulsion System ”).

If the Buyer has not selected the A320 Propulsion System or the A321 Propulsion System as of the date of this Agreement, such choice will be made *****

UNQUOTE

 

2.3 Base Price of the A321 Aircraft

A new Clause 3.1.3 is added to the Agreement to read as follows in the quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  3.1.3 Base Price of the A321 Airframe

 

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The Base Price of the A321 Airframe is the sum of the following base prices:

 

  (i) the base price of the A321 Airframe as defined in the A321 Standard Specification (excluding Buyer Furnished Equipment), including nacelles and thrust reversers, is:

*****

 

  (ii) the sum of the Base Prices of any and all SCNs set forth in Appendix 1 to Exhibit A-2, at delivery conditions prevailing in ***** is:

*****

The Base Price of the A321 Airframe has been established in accordance with the average economic conditions prevailing in ***** (the “ Base Period ”).

 

2.4 A321 Propulsion Systems Base Price

A new Clause 3.1.4 is added to the Agreement to read as follows in the quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  3.1.4 Base Price of the A321 Propulsion Systems

 

  3.1.4.1 The Base Price of a set of two (2) CFM International CFM56-5B3/3 model engines is:

*****

Said Base Price has been established in accordance with the delivery conditions prevailing in ***** and has been calculated from the reference price indicated by CFM International and set forth in Part 2 of Exhibit C.

 

  3.1.4.2 The Base Price of a set of two (2) International Aero Engines V2533-A5 model engines is:

*****

Said Base Price has been established in accordance with the delivery conditions prevailing in ***** and has been calculated from the reference price indicated by International Aero Engines and set forth in Part 3 of Exhibit C.

UNQUOTE

 

2.5 Part 2 of Exhibit C and Part 3 of Exhibit C to the Agreement are deleted in their entirety and replaced by the exhibits in Appendix 3 and 4, respectively, to this Letter Agreement.

 

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3. OTHER A321 COMMERCIAL TERMS

 

3.1 The Predelivery Payment schedule for A321 Aircraft is as set forth in Clause 5.3.3(i) of the Agreement as modified by Paragraph 2 of Letter Agreement No. 2 to the Agreement.

 

3.2 The ***** applicable to the A321 Aircraft are set forth in Paragraph 2 of Letter Agreement No. 3 to the Agreement.

 

3.3 The ***** applicable to the A321 Aircraft is set forth in Paragraph 4 of Letter Agreement No. 3 to the Agreement.

 

3.4 The ***** applicable to the A321 Aircraft are set forth in Paragraphs 5 and 6 of Letter Agreement No. 8 to the Agreement.

 

3.5 The incentives applicable to A321 Aircraft equipped with Sharklets are set forth in Paragraph 5 of Letter Agreement No. 9 to the Agreement.

 

4. GROUP 2 A320 AIRCRAFT DELIVERY SCHEDULE

 

4.1 Notwithstanding the delivery schedule set forth in Clause 9.1(ii) of the Agreement, the Seller reserves the right to modify the delivery schedule:

 

  (i) in respect of all Group 2 A320 Aircraft, at any time between ***** due to engine certification schedule and industrial ramp-up, and

 

  (ii) in respect of the ***** Group 2 A320 Aircraft set forth in Clause 9.1(ii) of the Agreement, from *****

 

4.2 Predelivery Payments received for any Group 2 A320 Aircraft whose delivery date is rescheduled pursuant to Paragraph 4.1 above, will be *****

 

5. B UYER*****REQUESTS

 

5.1 Group 2 A320 Aircraft

The Buyer may request the Seller to ***** of up to ***** of the Group 2 A320 Aircraft *****, in accordance with the following terms:

(i) Each ***** will be delivered in writing from the Buyer to the Seller *****on the date falling (i) no earlier than ***** and (ii) no later than *****

(ii) ***** the Seller will notify the Buyer in writing *****. Such notice will be delivered to the Buyer no later than *****

(iii) The Buyer will have ***** from the date of the Seller’s written notification ***** no later than ***** Predelivery Payments received for any Group 2 A320 Aircraft *****

(iv) *****

 

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5.2 Aircraft Rank 1

The Buyer ***** upon written request delivered to the Seller no later than *****to notify the Seller *****. Upon the Seller’s receipt of the Buyer’s notice as set forth in the preceding sentence, ***** of the Agreement will be deemed amended as set forth in the preceding sentence. Predelivery Payments *****

 

6. GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS LETTER AGREEMENT

Nothing contained in this Letter Agreement will *****

 

7. ASSIGNMENT

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Letter Agreement or of the Agreement, this Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Buyer hereunder will not be assigned or transferred in any manner without the prior written consent of the Seller, and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of the provisions of this Paragraph 7 will be void and of no force or effect.

 

8. CONFIDENTIALITY

This Letter Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of Clause 22.11 of the Agreement.

 

9. COUNTERPARTS

This Letter Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered will be an original, but all such counterparts will together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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If the foregoing correctly sets forth your understanding, please execute the original and one (1) copy hereof in the space provided below and return a copy to the Seller.

 

Very truly yours,
AIRBUS S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Christophe Mourey

Its:  

Vice President Contracts

 

Accepted and Agreed
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/ David Cush

Its:  

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

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Appendix 1 to LA No. 4

EXHIBIT A-2

A321 SPECIFICATION

The A321 Standard Specification is contained in a separate folder.

 

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Appendix 2 to LA No. 4

 

LOGO

APPENDIX 1 TO EXHIBIT A-2

VIRGIN AMERICA A321-200 CUSTOMIZATION

Based on A321-200 Std Specification issue 4.0

 

V12 – Dec 17, 2010

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Appendix 3 to LA No. 4

EXHIBIT C

 

PART 2    PROPULSION SYSTEM PRICE REVISION FORMULA
   CFM INTERNATIONAL

 

1 REFERENCE PRICE OF THE PROPULSION SYSTEM

The Reference Price for a set of two (2) CFM International CFM56-5B4/3 model engines is *****

The Reference Price for a set of two (2) CFM International CFM56-5B3/3 model engines is *****

The Reference Prices are subject to adjustment for changes in economic conditions as measured by data obtained from the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics and in accordance with the provisions of Clauses 4 and 5 of this Exhibit C.

 

2 REFERENCE PERIOD

The Reference Prices have been established in accordance with the economical conditions prevailing for***** as defined by CFM INTERNATIONAL by the Reference *****

 

3 INDEXES

Labor Index : “*****

The quarterly value released for a certain *****

Index code for access on the Web site of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: *****

Material Index: *****

Index code for access on the Web site of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: *****

 

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4 REVISION FORMULA

*****

 

5 GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

5.1 Roundings

 

  (i) The Material index average ***** shall be rounded to the nearest second decimal place and the labor index average ***** shall be rounded to the nearest first decimal place.

 

  (ii) ***** shall be rounded to the nearest second decimal place.

 

  (iii) The final factor (*****) shall be rounded to the nearest third decimal place.

If the next succeeding place is five (5) or more, the preceding decimal place shall be raised to the next higher figure.

After final computation, ***** shall be rounded to the nearest whole number (0.5 rounds to 1).

 

5.2 Final Index Values

The revised Reference Price at the date of Aircraft Delivery shall not be subject to any further adjustments in the indexes.

 

5.3 Interruption of Index Publication

If the US Department of Labor substantially revises the methodology of calculation or discontinues any to these indexes referred to hereabove, the Seller shall reflect the substitute for the revised or discontinued index selected by CFM INTERNATIONAL, such substitute index to lead in application to the same adjustment result, insofar as possible, as would have been achieved by continuing the use of the original index as it may have fluctuated had it not been revised or discontinued.

Appropriate revision of the formula shall be made to accomplish this result.

 

5.4 Annulment of Formula

Should the above ***** provisions become null and void by action of the US Government, the Reference Price shall be adjusted due to increases in the costs of labor and material which have occurred from the period represented by the applicable Reference ***** to the twelfth (12th) month prior to the month of Aircraft Delivery.

 

5.5 Limitations

*****

 

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Appendix 4 to LA No. 4

EXHIBIT C

 

PART 3    PROPULSION SYSTEMS PRICE REVISION FORMULA
   INTERNATIONAL AERO ENGINES

 

1 REFERENCE PRICE OF THE ENGINES

The Reference Price of a set of two (2) International Aero Engines V2527-A5 model engines is *****

The Reference Price of a set of two (2) International Aero Engines V2533-A5 model engines is *****

The Reference Prices are subject to adjustment for changes in economic conditions as measured by data obtained from the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and in accordance with the provisions hereof.

 

2 REFERENCE PERIOD

The Reference Prices have been established in accordance with the average economic conditions prevailing in ***** as defined according to INTERNATIONAL AERO ENGINES by the ECIb and ICb index values indicated in Clause 4 of this Exhibit C.

 

3 INDEXES

Labor Index : *****

The quarterly value released for a certain *****

Index code for access on the Web site of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: *****

Material Index : *****

Index code for access on the Web site of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: *****

 

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4 REVISION FORMULA

*****

 

5 GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

5.1 Roundings

 

  (i) *****and***** shall be calculated to the nearest tenth (1 decimal)

 

  (ii) Each quotient ***** and ***** shall be calculated to the nearest ten-thousandth (4 decimals).

 

  (iii) The final factor shall be rounded to the nearest ten-thousandth (4 decimals).

If the next succeeding place is five (5) or more the preceding decimal place shall be raised to the nearest higher figure.

After final computation, ***** shall be rounded to the nearest whole number (0.5 rounds to 1).

 

5.2 Final Index Values

The revised Reference Price at the date of Aircraft Delivery shall be the final price and shall not be subject to any further adjustments in the indexes.

If no final index values are available for any of the applicable month, the then published preliminary figures shall be the basis on which the Revised Reference Price shall be computed.

 

5.3 Interruption of Index Publication

If the US Department of Labor substantially revises the methodology of calculation or discontinues any of the indexes referred to hereabove, the Seller shall reflect the substitute for the revised or discontinued index selected by INTERNATIONAL AERO ENGINES, such substitute index to lead in application to the same adjustment result, insofar as possible, as would have been achieved by continuing the use of the original index as it may have fluctuated had it not been revised or discontinued.

Appropriate revision of the formula shall be made to accomplish this result.

 

5.4 Annulment of Formula

Should the above ***** provisions become null and void by action of the US Government, the price shall be adjusted due to increases in the costs of labor and material which have occurred from the period represented by the applicable Reference Price Indexes to the Fifth (5 th ), Sixth (6 th ) and Seventh (7 th ) months averaged prior to the Aircraft Delivery.

 

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5.5 Limitation

Should the revised Reference Price be lower than the Reference Price, the final price shall be computed with the Reference Price.

 

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LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 5A

As of December 29, 2010

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Boulevard

Burlingame, CA 94010

Re: A320-200 ***** (CFM ENGINES)

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

VIRGIN AMERICA INC. (the “ Buyer ”) and AIRBUS S.A.S. (the “ Seller ”) have entered into an A320 Purchase Agreement of even date herewith (the “ Agreement ”) which covers, among other things, the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain A320 Aircraft, under the terms and conditions set forth in said Agreement. The Buyer and the Seller have agreed to set forth in this Letter Agreement No. 5A (the “ Letter Agreement ”) certain additional terms and conditions regarding the sale of the A320 Aircraft. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Letter Agreement will have the meanings assigned thereto in the Agreement. The terms “herein,” “hereof,” and “hereunder,” and words of similar import refer to this Letter Agreement.

Both parties agree that this Letter Agreement will constitute an integral, nonseverable part of said Agreement, that the provisions of said Agreement are hereby incorporated herein by reference, and that this Letter Agreement will be governed by the provisions of said Agreement, except that if the Agreement and this Letter Agreement have specific provisions which are inconsistent, the specific provisions contained in this Letter Agreement will govern.

 

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INDEX

 

1 A320 AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION

 

2 GUARANTEED PERFORMANCE

 

3 ***** GUARANTEES

 

4 ***** GUARANTEE

 

5 GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

 

6 GUARANTEE COMPLIANCE

 

7 ADJUSTMENT OF GUARANTEES

 

8 EXCLUSIVE GUARANTEES

 

9 UNDERTAKING REMEDIES

 

10 DUPLICATE REMEDIES

 

11 ASSIGNMENT

 

12 CONFIDENTIALITY

 

13 COUNTERPARTS

 

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For purposes of this Letter Agreement No. 5A, the term “Aircraft” will mean “Group 1 A320 Aircraft”.

 

1 A320 AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION

The guarantees defined in Paragraphs 2, 3, and 4 herein are applicable to A320 Aircraft as described in the A320 Standard Specification as amended by SCNs for:

*****

hereinafter referred to as the “ Specification ” and without taking into account any further changes thereto as provided in the Purchase Agreement.

 

2 GUARANTEED PERFORMANCE

 

2.1 *****

*****

 

2.2 *****

*****

 

2.3 *****

***** ***** ***** *****

 

3 ***** GUARANTEES

 

3.1 *****

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3.1.1 *****

 

3.1.2 *****

 

3.1.3 *****

 

3.1.4 *****

 

3.1.5 *****

 

3.1.6 *****

 

3.1.7 *****

 

3.1.8 *****

 

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3.2 *****

*****

 

3.2.1 *****

 

3.2.2 *****

 

3.2.3 *****

 

3.2.4 *****

 

3.2.5 *****

 

3.2.6 *****

 

3.2.7 *****

 

3.2.8 *****

 

3.3 *****

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3.3.1 *****

 

3.3.2 *****

 

3.3.3 *****

 

3.3.4 *****

 

3.3.5 *****

 

3.3.6 *****

 

3.3.7 *****

 

3.3.8 *****

 

3.4 *****

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3.4.1 *****

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3.4.2 *****

 

3.4.3 *****

 

3.4.4 *****

 

3.4.5 *****

 

3.4.6 *****

 

3.4.7 *****

 

3.4.8 *****

 

4 ***** GUARANTEE

The Seller guarantees *****

 

5 GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

 

5.1 *****

 

5.2 *****

 

5.3 *****

 

5.4 *****

 

5.5 *****

 

5.6 *****

 

6 GUARANTEE COMPLIANCE

 

6.1 Compliance with the guarantees will be demonstrated using operating procedures and limitations in accordance with those defined by the certifying Aviation Authority and by the Seller unless otherwise stated.

 

6.2 Compliance with *****elements of the guarantees will be demonstrated with reference to *****

 

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6.3 Compliance with those parts of the guarantees not covered by the requirements of the certifying Aviation Authority will be demonstrated by calculation based on data obtained during fully instrumented flight tests conducted on one (or more, at the Seller’s discretion) A320-200 aircraft of the same airframe/engine model combination as the A320 Aircraft purchased by the Buyer and incorporated in the In-Flight Performance program and databases appropriate to the A320 Aircraft.

 

6.4 Compliance with *****guarantee will be demonstrated with reference to *****

 

6.5 Data derived from flight tests will be adjusted as required using conventional methods of correction, interpolation, or extrapolation in accordance with established aeronautical practices to show compliance with the guarantees.

 

6.6 The Seller undertakes to furnish the Buyer with a report or reports demonstrating compliance with the guarantees at, or as soon as possible after, the delivery of each A320 Aircraft.

 

7 ADJUSTMENT OF GUARANTEES

 

7.1 In the event of any change to any law, governmental regulation or requirement or interpretation thereof by any governmental agency made subsequent to the date of the Agreement that affects the A320 Aircraft configuration or performance or both required to obtain certification, the guarantees will be appropriately modified to reflect the effect of any such change.

 

7.2 The guarantees apply to the A320 Aircraft described in Paragraph 1 above *****

*****

 

8 EXCLUSIVE GUARANTEES

The guarantees contained in this Letter Agreement are exclusive and are provided in lieu of any and all other *****guarantees of any nature which may be stated, referenced, or incorporated in the Specification or any other document.

 

9 UNDERTAKING REMEDIES

If any A320 Aircraft fails to meet any of the guarantees specified in this Letter Agreement, the Seller will*****so that the affected A320 Aircraft will comply with the subject guarantee.

*****

 

10 DUPLICATE REMEDIES

Except as provided in Paragraph 9, the remedies provided to the Buyer under this Guarantee are not cumulative of any other remedies provided to the Buyer under any other warranty or guarantee contained in the Agreement and the Buyer will not be entitled to duplicate remedies with respect to any single defect or costs incurred for any single defect.

 

11 ASSIGNMENT

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Letter Agreement or of the Agreement, this Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Buyer hereunder will not be assigned or

 

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transferred in any manner without the prior written consent of the Seller, and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of the provisions of this Paragraph 11 will be void and of no force or effect.

 

12 CONFIDENTIALITY

This Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties will be subject to the provisions of Clause 22.11 of the Agreement.

 

13 COUNTERPARTS

This Letter Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered will be an original, but all such counterparts will together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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If the foregoing correctly sets forth your understanding, please execute the original and one (1) copy hereof in the space provided below and return a copy to the Seller.

 

Very truly yours,
AIRBUS S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Christophe Mourey

Its:  

Vice President Contracts

 

Agreed and accepted:
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/ David Cush

Its:  

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

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LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 5B

As of December 29, 2010

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Boulevard

Burlingame, CA 94010

Re: A320-200 ***** (IAE ENGINES)

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

VIRGIN AMERICA INC. (the “ Buyer ”) and AIRBUS S.A.S. (the “ Seller ”) have entered into an A320 Purchase Agreement of even date herewith (the “ Agreement ”) which covers, among other things, the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain A320 Aircraft, under the terms and conditions set forth in said Agreement. The Buyer and the Seller have agreed to set forth in this Letter Agreement No. 5B (the “ Letter Agreement ”) certain additional terms and conditions regarding the sale of the A320 Aircraft. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Letter Agreement will have the meanings assigned thereto in the Agreement. The terms “herein,” “hereof,” and “hereunder,” and words of similar import refer to this Letter Agreement.

Both parties agree that this Letter Agreement will constitute an integral, nonseverable part of said Agreement, that the provisions of said Agreement are hereby incorporated herein by reference, and that this Letter Agreement will be governed by the provisions of said Agreement, except that if the Agreement and this Letter Agreement have specific provisions which are inconsistent, the specific provisions contained in this Letter Agreement will govern.

 

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INDEX

 

1 A320 AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION

 

2 GUARANTEED PERFORMANCE

 

3 ***** GUARANTEES

 

4 ***** GUARANTEE

 

5 GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

 

6 GUARANTEE COMPLIANCE

 

7 ADJUSTMENT OF GUARANTEES

 

8 EXCLUSIVE GUARANTEES

 

9 UNDERTAKING REMEDIES

 

10 DUPLICATE REMEDIES

 

11 ASSIGNMENT

 

12 CONFIDENTIALITY

 

13 COUNTERPARTS

 

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For purposes of this Letter Agreement No. 5A, the term “Aircraft” will mean “Group 1 A320 Aircraft”.

 

1 A320 AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION

The guarantees defined in Paragraphs 2, 3, and 4 herein are applicable to A320 Aircraft as described in the A320 Standard Specification as amended by SCNs for:

*****

hereinafter referred to as the “ Specification ” and without taking into account any further changes thereto as provided in the Purchase Agreement.

 

2 GUARANTEED PERFORMANCE

 

2.1 *****

*****

 

2.2 *****

*****

 

2.3 *****

***** ***** ***** *****

 

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3 ***** GUARANTEES

 

3.1 *****

*****

 

3.1.1 *****

 

3.1.2 *****

 

3.1.3 *****

 

3.1.4 *****

 

3.1.5 *****

 

3.1.6 *****

 

3.1.7 *****

 

3.1.8 *****

 

3.2 *****

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3.2.1 *****

 

3.2.2 *****

 

3.2.3 *****

 

3.2.4 *****

 

3.2.5 *****

 

3.2.6 *****

 

3.2.7 *****

 

3.2.8 *****

 

3.3 *****

*****

 

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3.3.1 *****

 

3.3.2 *****

 

3.3.3 *****

 

3.3.4 *****

 

3.3.5 *****

 

3.3.6 *****

 

3.3.7 *****

 

3.3.8 *****

 

3.4 *****

*****

 

3.4.1 *****

*****

*****

 

3.4.2 *****

 

3.4.3 *****

 

3.4.4 *****

 

3.4.5 *****

 

3.4.6 *****

 

3.4.7 *****

 

3.4.8 *****

 

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4 ***** GUARANTEE

The Seller guarantees *****

 

5 GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

 

5.1 *****

 

5.2 *****

 

5.3 *****

 

5.4 *****

 

5.5 *****

 

5.6 *****

 

6 GUARANTEE COMPLIANCE

 

6.1 Compliance with the guarantees will be demonstrated using operating procedures and limitations in accordance with those defined by the certifying Aviation Authority and by the Seller unless otherwise stated.

 

6.2 Compliance with *****of the guarantees will be demonstrated with reference *****

 

6.3 Compliance with those parts of the guarantees not covered by the requirements of the certifying Aviation Authority will be demonstrated by calculation based on data obtained during fully instrumented flight tests conducted on one (or more, at the Seller’s discretion) A320-200 aircraft of the same airframe/engine model combination as the A320 Aircraft purchased by the Buyer and incorporated in the In-Flight Performance program and databases appropriate to the A320 Aircraft.

 

6.4 Compliance with *****guarantee will be demonstrated with reference to *****

 

6.5 Data derived from flight tests will be adjusted as required using conventional methods of correction, interpolation, or extrapolation in accordance with established aeronautical practices to show compliance with the guarantees.

 

6.6 The Seller undertakes to furnish the Buyer with a report or reports demonstrating compliance with the guarantees at, or as soon as possible after, the delivery of each A320 Aircraft.

 

7 ADJUSTMENT OF GUARANTEES

 

7.1 In the event of any change to any law, governmental regulation or requirement or interpretation thereof by any governmental agency made subsequent to the date of the Agreement that affects the A320 Aircraft configuration or performance or both required to obtain certification, the guarantees will be appropriately modified to reflect the effect of any such change.

 

7.2 The guarantees apply to the A320 Aircraft described in Paragraph 0 above *****

*****

 

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8 EXCLUSIVE GUARANTEES

The guarantees contained in this Letter Agreement are exclusive and are provided in lieu of any and all other*****guarantees of any nature which may be stated, referenced, or incorporated in the Specification or any other document.

 

9 UNDERTAKING REMEDIES

If any A320 Aircraft fails to meet any of the guarantees specified in this Letter Agreement, the Seller will *****

 

10 DUPLICATE REMEDIES

Except as provided in Paragraph 9, the remedies provided to the Buyer under this Guarantee are not cumulative of any other remedies provided to the Buyer under any other warranty or guarantee contained in the Agreement and the Buyer will not be entitled to duplicate remedies with respect to any single defect or costs incurred for any single defect.

 

11 ASSIGNMENT

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Letter Agreement or of the Agreement, this Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Buyer hereunder will not be assigned or transferred in any manner without the prior written consent of the Seller, and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of the provisions of this Paragraph 11 will be void and of no force or effect.

 

12 CONFIDENTIALITY

This Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties will be subject to the provisions of Clause 22.11 of the Agreement.

 

13 COUNTERPARTS

This Letter Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered will be an original, but all such counterparts will together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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


If the foregoing correctly sets forth your understanding, please execute the original and one (1) copy hereof in the space provided below and return a copy to the Seller.

 

Very truly yours,
AIRBUS S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Christophe Mourey

Its:  

Vice President Contracts

 

Agreed and accepted:
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/ David Cush

Its:  

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

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


LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 5C

As of December 29, 2010

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Boulevard

Burlingame, CA 94010

Re: A321-200 ***** (CFM ENGINES)

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

VIRGIN AMERICA INC. (the “ Buyer ”) and AIRBUS S.A.S. (the “ Seller ”) have entered into an A320 Purchase Agreement of even date herewith (the “ Agreement ”) which covers, among other things, the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain A321 Aircraft, under the terms and conditions set forth in said Agreement. The Buyer and the Seller have agreed to set forth in this Letter Agreement No. 5C (the “ Letter Agreement ”) certain additional terms and conditions regarding the sale of the A321 Aircraft. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Letter Agreement will have the meanings assigned thereto in the Agreement. The terms “herein,” “hereof,” and “hereunder,” and words of similar import refer to this Letter Agreement.

Both parties agree that this Letter Agreement will constitute an integral, nonseverable part of said Agreement, that the provisions of said Agreement are hereby incorporated herein by reference, and that this Letter Agreement will be governed by the provisions of said Agreement, except that if the Agreement and this Letter Agreement have specific provisions which are inconsistent, the specific provisions contained in this Letter Agreement will govern.

 

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


INDEX

 

1 A321 AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION

 

2 GUARANTEED PERFORMANCE

 

3 ***** GUARANTEES

 

4 ***** GUARANTEE

 

5 GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

 

6 GUARANTEE COMPLIANCE

 

7 ADJUSTMENT OF GUARANTEES

 

8 EXCLUSIVE GUARANTEES

 

9 UNDERTAKING REMEDIES

 

10 DUPLICATE REMEDIES

 

11 ASSIGNMENT

 

12 CONFIDENTIALITY

 

13 COUNTERPARTS

 

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1 A321 AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION

The guarantees defined in Paragraphs 2, 3, and 4 herein are applicable to A321 Aircraft as described in the A321 Standard Specification as amended by SCNs for:

*****

hereinafter referred to as the “ Specification ” and without taking into account any further changes thereto as provided in the Purchase Agreement.

 

2 GUARANTEED PERFORMANCE

 

2.1 *****

*****

 

2.2 *****

*****

 

2.3 *****

*****

*****

*****

*****

 

3 ***** GUARANTEES

 

3.1 *****

*****

 

3.1.1 *****

 

3.1.2 *****

 

3.1.3 *****

 

3.1.4 *****

 

3.1.5 *****

 

3.1.6 *****

 

3.1.7 *****

 

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3.1.8 *****

 

3.2 *****

*****

 

3.2.1 *****

 

3.2.2 *****

 

3.2.3 *****

 

3.2.4 *****

 

3.2.5 *****

 

3.2.6 *****

 

3.2.7 *****

 

3.2.8 *****

 

4 ***** GUARANTEE

The Seller guarantees *****

 

5 GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

 

5.1 *****

 

5.2 *****

 

5.3 *****

 

5.4 *****

 

5.5 *****

 

5.6 *****

 

6 GUARANTEE COMPLIANCE

 

6.1 Compliance with the guarantees will be demonstrated using operating procedures and limitations in accordance with those defined by the certifying Aviation Authority and by the Seller unless otherwise stated.

 

6.2 Compliance with *****guarantees will be demonstrated with reference to *****

 

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6.3 Compliance with those parts of the guarantees not covered by the requirements of the certifying Aviation Authority will be demonstrated by calculation based on data obtained during fully instrumented flight tests conducted on one (or more, at the Seller’s discretion) A321-200 aircraft of the same airframe/engine model combination as the A321 Aircraft purchased by the Buyer and incorporated in the In-Flight Performance program and databases appropriate to the A321 Aircraft.

 

6.4 Compliance with*****guarantee will be demonstrated with reference to*****

 

6.5 Data derived from flight tests will be adjusted as required using conventional methods of correction, interpolation, or extrapolation in accordance with established aeronautical practices to show compliance with the guarantees.

 

6.6 The Seller undertakes to furnish the Buyer with a report or reports demonstrating compliance with the guarantees at, or as soon as possible after, the delivery of each A321 Aircraft.

 

7 ADJUSTMENT OF GUARANTEES

 

7.1 In the event of any change to any law, governmental regulation or requirement or interpretation thereof by any governmental agency made subsequent to the date of the Agreement that affects the A321 Aircraft configuration or performance or both required to obtain certification, the guarantees will be appropriately modified to reflect the effect of any such change.

 

7.2 The guarantees apply to the A321 Aircraft described in Paragraph 1 above and may be adjusted in the event of:

*****

 

8 EXCLUSIVE GUARANTEES

The guarantees contained in this Letter Agreement are exclusive and are provided in lieu of any and all other *****guarantees of any nature which may be stated, referenced, or incorporated in the Specification or any other document.

 

9 UNDERTAKING REMEDIES

If any A321 Aircraft fails to meet any of the guarantees specified in this Letter Agreement, the Seller will*****

 

10 DUPLICATE REMEDIES

Except as provided in Paragraph 9, the remedies provided to the Buyer under this Guarantee are not cumulative of any other remedies provided to the Buyer under any other warranty or guarantee contained in the Agreement and the Buyer will not be entitled to duplicate remedies with respect to any single defect or costs incurred for any single defect.

 

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11 ASSIGNMENT

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Letter Agreement or of the Agreement, this Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Buyer hereunder will not be assigned or transferred in any manner without the prior written consent of the Seller, and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of the provisions of this Paragraph 11 will be void and of no force or effect.

 

12 CONFIDENTIALITY

This Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties will be subject to the provisions of Clause 22.11 of the Agreement.

 

13 COUNTERPARTS

This Letter Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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


If the foregoing correctly sets forth your understanding, please execute the original and one (1) copy hereof in the space provided below and return a copy to the Seller.

 

Very truly yours,
AIRBUS S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Christophe Mourey

Its:  

Vice President Contracts

 

Agreed and accepted:
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/ David Cush

Its:  

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

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


LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 5D

As of December 29, 2010

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Boulevard

Burlingame, CA 94010

Re: A321-200 ***** (IAE ENGINES)

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

VIRGIN AMERICA INC. (the “ Buyer ”) and AIRBUS S.A.S. (the “ Seller ”) have entered into an A320 Purchase Agreement of even date herewith (the “ Agreement ”) which covers, among other things, the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain A321 Aircraft, under the terms and conditions set forth in said Agreement. The Buyer and the Seller have agreed to set forth in this Letter Agreement No. 5D (the “ Letter Agreement ”) certain additional terms and conditions regarding the sale of the A321 Aircraft. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Letter Agreement will have the meanings assigned thereto in the Agreement. The terms “herein,” “hereof,” and “hereunder,” and words of similar import refer to this Letter Agreement.

Both parties agree that this Letter Agreement will constitute an integral, nonseverable part of said Agreement, that the provisions of said Agreement are hereby incorporated herein by reference, and that this Letter Agreement will be governed by the provisions of said Agreement, except that if the Agreement and this Letter Agreement have specific provisions which are inconsistent, the specific provisions contained in this Letter Agreement will govern.

 

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INDEX

 

1 A321 AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION

 

2 GUARANTEED PERFORMANCE

 

3 ***** GUARANTEES

 

4 ***** GUARANTEE

 

5 GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

 

6 GUARANTEE COMPLIANCE

 

7 ADJUSTMENT OF GUARANTEES

 

8 EXCLUSIVE GUARANTEES

 

9 UNDERTAKING REMEDIES

 

10 DUPLICATE REMEDIES

 

11 ASSIGNMENT

 

12 CONFIDENTIALITY

 

13 COUNTERPARTS

 

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1 A321 AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION

The guarantees defined in Paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 herein are applicable to A321 Aircraft as described in the A321 Standard Specification as amended by SCNs for:

*****

hereinafter referred to as the “ Specification ” and without taking into account any further changes thereto as provided in the Purchase Agreement.

 

2 GUARANTEED PERFORMANCE

 

2.1 *****

*****

 

2.2 *****

*****

 

2.3 *****

*****

*****

*****

*****

 

3 ***** GUARANTEES

 

3.1 *****

*****

 

3.1.1 *****

 

3.1.2 *****

 

3.1.3 *****

 

3.1.4 *****

 

3.1.5 *****

 

3.1.6 *****

 

3.1.7 *****

 

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3.1.8 *****

 

3.2 *****

*****

 

3.2.1 *****

 

3.2.2 *****

 

3.2.3 *****

 

3.2.4 *****

 

3.2.5 *****

 

3.2.6 *****

 

3.2.7 *****

 

3.2.8 *****

 

4 ***** GUARANTEE

The Seller guarantees *****

 

5 GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

 

5.1 *****

 

5.2 *****

 

5.3 *****

 

5.4 *****

 

5.5 *****

 

5.6 *****

 

6 GUARANTEE COMPLIANCE

 

6.1 Compliance with the guarantees will be demonstrated using operating procedures and limitations in accordance with those defined by the certifying Aviation Authority and by the Seller unless otherwise stated.

 

6.2 Compliance with *****guarantees will be demonstrated with reference to*****

 

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6.3 Compliance with those parts of the guarantees not covered by the requirements of the certifying Aviation Authority will be demonstrated by calculation based on data obtained during fully instrumented flight tests conducted on one (or more, at the Seller’s discretion) A321-200 aircraft of the same airframe/engine model combination as the A321 Aircraft purchased by the Buyer and incorporated in the In-Flight Performance program and databases appropriate to the A321 Aircraft.

 

6.4 Compliance with *****guarantee will be demonstrated with reference to *****

 

6.5 Data derived from flight tests will be adjusted as required using conventional methods of correction, interpolation, or extrapolation in accordance with established aeronautical practices to show compliance with the guarantees.

 

6.6 The Seller undertakes to furnish the Buyer with a report or reports demonstrating compliance with the guarantees at, or as soon as possible after, the delivery of each A321 Aircraft.

 

7 ADJUSTMENT OF GUARANTEES

 

7.1 In the event of any change to any law, governmental regulation or requirement or interpretation thereof by any governmental agency made subsequent to the date of the Agreement that affects the A321 Aircraft configuration or performance or both required to obtain certification, the guarantees will be appropriately modified to reflect the effect of any such change.

 

7.2 The guarantees apply to the A321 Aircraft described in Paragraph 1 above and may be adjusted in the event of:

*****

 

8 EXCLUSIVE GUARANTEES

The guarantees contained in this Letter Agreement are exclusive and are provided in lieu of any and all other *****of any nature which may be stated, referenced, or incorporated in the Specification or any other document.

 

9 UNDERTAKING REMEDIES

If any A321 Aircraft fails to meet any of the guarantees specified in this Letter Agreement, the Seller will*****

 

10 DUPLICATE REMEDIES

Except as provided in Paragraph 9, the remedies provided to the Buyer under this Guarantee are not cumulative of any other remedies provided to the Buyer under any other warranty or guarantee contained in the Agreement and the Buyer will not be entitled to duplicate remedies with respect to any single defect or costs incurred for any single defect.

 

11 ASSIGNMENT

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Letter Agreement or of the Agreement, this Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Buyer hereunder will not be assigned or

 

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transferred in any manner without the prior written consent of the Seller, and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of the provisions of this Paragraph 11 will be void and of no force or effect.

 

12 CONFIDENTIALITY

This Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties will be subject to the provisions of Clause 22.11 of the Agreement.

 

13 COUNTERPARTS

This Letter Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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


If the foregoing correctly sets forth your understanding, please execute the original and one (1) copy hereof in the space provided below and return a copy to the Seller.

 

Very truly yours,
AIRBUS S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Christophe Mourey

Its:  

Vice President Contracts

 

Agreed and accepted:
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/ David Cush

Its:  

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

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


LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 5E

As of December 29, 2010

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Boulevard

Burlingame, CA 94010

Subject: A320-200 *****

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

VIRGIN AMERICA INC. (the “ Buyer ”) and AIRBUS S.A.S. (the “ Seller ”) have entered into an A320 Purchase Agreement of even date herewith (the “ Agreement ”) which covers, among other things, the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain A320 Aircraft, under the terms and conditions set forth in said Agreement. The Buyer and the Seller have agreed to set forth in this Letter Agreement No. 5E (the “ Letter Agreement ”) certain additional terms and conditions regarding the sale of the A320 Aircraft. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Letter Agreement will have the meanings assigned thereto in the Agreement. The terms “herein,” “hereof,” and “hereunder,” and words of similar import refer to this Letter Agreement.

Both parties agree that this Letter Agreement will constitute an integral, nonseverable part of said Agreement, that the provisions of said Agreement are hereby incorporated herein by reference, and that this Letter Agreement will be governed by the provisions of said Agreement, except that if the Agreement and this Letter Agreement have specific provisions which are inconsistent, the specific provisions contained in this Letter Agreement will govern.

 

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


For purposes of this Letter Agreement No. 5E, the term “Aircraft” will mean “Group 2 A320 Aircraft”.

 

1 AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION

The guarantees defined in Paragraphs 2 and 3 below (the “ Guarantees ”) are applicable to the Group 2 A320 Aircraft as described in the A320 Standard Specification as amended by SCNs for:

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

hereinafter referred to as the “ Specification ” without taking into account any further changes thereto as provided in the Agreement.

 

2 ***** GUARANTEE

*****

 

2.1 *****

 

2.2 *****

 

2.3 *****

 

2.4 *****

 

2.5 *****

 

2.6 *****

 

2.7 *****

 

2.8 *****

 

2.9 *****

 

3 ***** GUARANTEE

The Seller guarantees *****

 

4 GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

 

4.1 *****

 

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4.2 *****

 

4.3 *****

 

5 GUARANTEE COMPLIANCE

 

5.1 Compliance with the Guarantees shall be demonstrated using operating procedures and limitations in accordance with those defined by the certifying Airworthiness Authority and by the Seller unless otherwise stated.

 

5.2 Compliance with those parts of the Guarantees not covered by the requirements of the certifying Airworthiness Authority shall be demonstrated by calculation based on data obtained during flight tests conducted on one (or more, at the Seller’s discretion) A320 NEO aircraft of the same aerodynamic configuration as those Aircraft purchased by the Buyer and incorporated in the In-Flight Performance Program and data bases (“the IFP”) appropriate to the Aircraft.

 

5.3 Compliance with *****guarantee will be demonstrated with reference to *****

 

5.4 Data derived from tests will be adjusted as required using conventional methods of correction, interpolation or extrapolation in accordance with established aeronautical practices to show compliance with the Guarantees.

 

5.5 The Seller undertakes to furnish the Buyer with a report or reports demonstrating compliance with the Guarantees at, or as soon as possible after, the delivery of each of the Buyer’s A320 NEO Aircraft.

 

6 ADJUSTMENT OF GUARANTEES

 

6.1 In the event of any change to any law, governmental regulation or requirement or interpretation thereof by any governmental agency made subsequent to the date of the Agreement and such that affects the Aircraft configuration or performance or both required to obtain certification the Guarantees shall be appropriately modified to reflect the effect of any such change.

 

6.2 The Guarantees apply to the Aircraft as described in Paragraph 1 above and may be adjusted in the event of:

*****

 

7 EXCLUSIVE GUARANTEES

The Guarantees are exclusive and are provided in lieu of any and all other*****guarantees of any nature which may be stated, referenced or incorporated in the Specification or any other document.

 

8 UNDERTAKING REMEDIES

Should the Aircraft fail to meet any of the Guarantees specified in this Letter Agreement the Seller will *****

 

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8.1 *****

 

8.1.1 *****

 

8.1.2 *****

 

8.2 *****

 

8.3 *****

 

9 DUPLICATE REMEDIES

Except as provided in Paragraph 8, the remedies provided to the Buyer under this Guarantee are not cumulative of any other remedies provided to the Buyer under any other warranty or guarantee contained in the Agreement and the Buyer will not be entitled to duplicate remedies with respect to any single defect or costs incurred for any single defect.

 

10 ASSIGNMENT

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Letter Agreement or of the Agreement, this Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Buyer hereunder will not be assigned or transferred in any manner without the prior written consent of the Seller, and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of the provisions of this Paragraph 10 will be void and of no force or effect.

 

11 CONFIDENTIALITY

This Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties will be subject to the provisions of Clause 22.11 of the Agreement.

 

12 COUNTERPARTS

This Letter Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered will be an original, but all such counterparts will together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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


If the foregoing correctly sets forth your understanding, please execute the original and one (1) copy hereof in the space provided below and return a copy to the Seller.

 

Very truly yours,
AIRBUS S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Christophe Mourey

Its:  

Vice President Contracts

 

Agreed and accepted:
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/ Holly Nelson

Its:  

SVP & Chief Financial Officer

 

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APPENDIX A

At the time of the Agreement, the Customer’s Changes and Operator’s Items used for the purpose of the ***** Guarantees specified under Paragraph 2 above have been defined as follows.

 

A/C TYPE: A320 NEO (Group 2 A320 Aircraft)    DESIGN WEIGHTS   
*****         
      *****   
*****          *****
   *****       *****
TOTAL OF CUSTOMER’S CHANGES & OPERATOR’S ITEMS:    *****
*****          *****

 

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LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 5F

As of December 29, 2010

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Boulevard

Burlingame, CA 94010

Subject: A320-200 *****

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

VIRGIN AMERICA INC. (the “ Buyer ”) and AIRBUS S.A.S. (the “ Seller ”) have entered into an Airbus A320 Purchase Agreement of even date herewith (the “ Agreement ”) which covers, among other matters, the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain Aircraft, under the terms and conditions set forth in said Agreement. The Buyer and the Seller have agreed to set forth in this Letter Agreement No. 5F (the “ Letter Agreement ”) certain additional terms and conditions regarding the sale of the A320 Aircraft. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Letter Agreement have the meanings assigned thereto in the Agreement. The terms “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Letter Agreement.

Both parties agree that this Letter Agreement constitutes an integral, nonseverable part of said Agreement, that the provisions of said Agreement are hereby incorporated herein by reference, and that this Letter Agreement is governed by the provisions of said Agreement, except that if the Agreement and this Letter Agreement have specific provisions which are inconsistent, the specific provisions contained in this Letter Agreement will govern.

 

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


For purposes of this Letter Agreement No. 5F, the term “Aircraft” will mean “Group 2 A320 Aircraft”.

 

1 AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION

The guarantees defined in Paragraphs 2 and 3 below (the “ Guarantees ”) are applicable to the Group 2 A320 Aircraft as described in the A320 Standard Specification as amended by SCNs for:

*****

Hereinafter referred to as the “ Specification ” without taking into account any further changes thereto as provided in the Agreement.

 

2 ***** GUARANTEE

*****

 

2.1 *****

 

2.2 *****

 

2.3 *****

 

2.4 *****

 

2.5 *****

 

2.6 *****

 

2.7 *****

 

2.8 *****

 

2.9 *****

 

3 ***** GUARANTEE

The Seller guarantees *****

 

4 GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

 

4.1 *****

 

4.2 *****

 

4.3 *****

 

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5 GUARANTEE COMPLIANCE

 

5.1 Compliance with the Guarantees shall be demonstrated using operating procedures and limitations in accordance with those defined by the certifying Airworthiness Authority and by the Seller unless otherwise stated.

 

5.2 Compliance with those parts of the Guarantees not covered by the requirements of the certifying Airworthiness Authority shall be demonstrated by calculation based on data obtained during flight tests conducted on one (or more, at the Seller’s discretion) A320 NEO aircraft of the same aerodynamic configuration as those Aircraft purchased by the Buyer and incorporated in the In-Flight Performance Program and data bases (“the IFP”) appropriate to the Aircraft.

 

5.3 Compliance with ***** guarantee will be demonstrated with reference to *****

 

5.4 Data derived from tests will be adjusted as required using conventional methods of correction, interpolation or extrapolation in accordance with established aeronautical practices to show compliance with the Guarantees.

 

5.5 The Seller undertakes to furnish the Buyer with a report or reports demonstrating compliance with the Guarantees at, or as soon as possible after, the delivery of each of the Buyer’s A320 NEO Aircraft.

 

6 ADJUSTMENT OF GUARANTEES

 

6.1 In the event of any change to any law, governmental regulation or requirement or interpretation thereof by any governmental agency made subsequent to the date of the Agreement and such that affects the Aircraft configuration or performance or both required to obtain certification the Guarantees shall be appropriately modified to reflect the effect of any such change.

 

6.2 The Guarantees apply to the Aircraft as described in Paragraph 1 above and may be adjusted in the event of:

*****

 

7 EXCLUSIVE GUARANTEES

The Guarantees are exclusive and are provided in lieu of any and all other ***** guarantees of any nature which may be stated, referenced or incorporated in the Specification or any other document.

 

8 UNDERTAKING REMEDIES

Should the Aircraft fail to meet any of the Guarantees specified in this Letter Agreement the Seller will *****

 

8.1 *****

 

8.1.1 *****

 

8.1.2 *****

 

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8.2 *****

 

8.3 *****

 

9 DUPLICATE REMEDIES

Except as provided in Paragraph 8, the remedies provided to the Buyer under this Guarantee are not cumulative of any other remedies provided to the Buyer under any other warranty or guarantee contained in the Agreement and the Buyer will not be entitled to duplicate remedies with respect to any single defect or costs incurred for any single defect.

 

10 ASSIGNMENT

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Letter Agreement or of the Agreement, this Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Buyer hereunder will not be assigned or transferred in any manner without the prior written consent of the Seller, and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of the provisions of this Paragraph 10 will be void and of no force or effect.

 

11 CONFIDENTIALITY

This Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties will be subject to the provisions of Clause 22.11 of the Agreement.

 

12 COUNTERPARTS

This Letter Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered will be an original, but all such counterparts will together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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If the foregoing correctly sets forth your understanding, please execute the original and one (1) copy hereof in the space provided below and return a copy to the Seller.

 

Very truly yours,
AIRBUS S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Christophe Mourey

Its:  

Vice President Contracts

 

Agreed and accepted:
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/ Holly Nelson

Its:  

SVP & Chief Financial Officer

 

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APPENDIX A

At the time of the Agreement, the Customer’s Changes and Operator’s Items used for the purpose of the ***** Guarantees specified under Paragraph 2 above have been defined as follows.

 

A/C TYPE: A320 NEO (Group 2 Aircraft)    DESIGN WEIGHTS   
*****         
      *****   
*****          *****
   *****      

TOTAL OF CUSTOMER’S CHANGES & OPERATOR’S ITEMS:

   *****
*****          *****

 

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LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 6

As of December 29, 2010

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Boulevard

Burlingame, CA 94010

Re: ***** CREDIT

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

VIRGIN AMERICA INC. (the “ Buyer ”) and AIRBUS S.A.S. (the “ Seller ”) have entered into an Airbus A320 Purchase Agreement of even date herewith (the “ Agreement ”) which covers, among other matters, the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain Aircraft, under the terms and conditions set forth in said Agreement. The Buyer and the Seller have agreed to set forth in this Letter Agreement No. 6 (the “ Letter Agreement ”) certain additional terms and conditions regarding the sale of the Aircraft. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Letter Agreement have the meanings assigned thereto in the Agreement. The terms “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Letter Agreement.

Both parties agree that this Letter Agreement constitutes an integral, nonseverable part of said Agreement, that the provisions of said Agreement are hereby incorporated herein by reference, and that this Letter Agreement is governed by the provisions of said Agreement, except that if the Agreement and this Letter Agreement have specific provisions which are inconsistent, the specific provisions contained in this Letter Agreement will govern.

 

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1. PREAMBLE

The Seller, as successor in interest to AVSA, E.U.R.L. and the Buyer, f/k/a Best Air Holdings, Inc., entered into an Airbus A319/A320 Purchase Agreement dated as of June 14, 2004 (the “ 2004 PA ”) relating to the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain Airbus A319-100 and A320-200 aircraft, specifically including *****A320 aircraft bearing CAD ID Nos.***** (the “ SLB Aircraft ”).

On December     , 2010 the Buyer and the Seller executed an amendment to the 2004 PA pursuant to which the Buyer’s order for the SLB Aircraft was cancelled. Contemporaneously therewith, the Seller and JSA International U.S. Holdings, LLC (“ JSA ”) entered into a sale and purchase agreement for the sale by the Seller and the purchase by JSA of the SLB Aircraft. The SLB Aircraft are scheduled for delivery to JSA as follows:

CAC ID No.             Scheduled Delivery Month

*****

On ***** pursuant to which the Buyer provided a *****

 

2. ***** CREDIT

The Seller and the Buyer agree that in consideration of the Buyer ordering and taking delivery of *****Aircraft set forth in Clause 9.1 of the Agreement as of the date hereof, the Seller will grant to the Buyer ***** a credit memorandum *****

Each ***** Credit ***** and will be *****

 

3. USES OF *****CREDIT

It is anticipated that the SLB Aircraft will be delivered by the Seller and purchased by JSA on the dates set forth in Paragraph 1 above and contemporaneously therewith delivered to the Buyer pursuant to a lease agreement (each a “JSA Delivery”). The Seller will, upon the written instruction of the Buyer,*****

 

4. UNDELIVERED AIRCRAFT

Should the Agreement be terminated in whole or in part with respect to any or all of the*****Aircraft set forth in Clause 9.1 of the Agreement as of the date hereof (each an “Undelivered Aircraft”) for any reason, then without prejudice to any other of the Seller’s rights and remedies available under the Agreement or at law, the Buyer shall, within *****

*****

 

5. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT

It is a condition precedent to the obligation of the Seller to grant any or all of the ***** Credits to the Buyer that:

 

  (i) No Termination Event or Buyer Termination Event (as such term is defined in the 2004 PA) or event that, with the giving of notice, the lapse of time or both, would become a Termination Event or Buyer Termination Event (as such term is defined in the 2004 PA) has occurred and is continuing.

 

  (ii) The Buyer shall (a) at the time of delivery of an SLB Aircraft from the Seller to JSA, immediately take possession of such SLB Aircraft on lease from JSA or (b) purchase an SLB Aircraft from the Seller.

 

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6. ASSIGNMENT

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Letter Agreement or of the Agreement, this Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Buyer hereunder will not be assigned or transferred in any manner without the prior written consent of the Seller, and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of the provisions of this Paragraph 6 will be void and of no force or effect.

 

7. CONFIDENTIALITY

This Letter Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of Clause 22.11 of the Agreement.

 

8. COUNTERPARTS

This Letter Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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If the foregoing correctly sets forth your understanding, please execute the original and one (1) copy hereof in the space provided below and return a copy to the Seller.

 

Very truly yours,
AIRBUS S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Christophe Mourey

Its:  

Vice President Contracts

 

Accepted and Agreed
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/ David Cush

Its:  

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

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APPENDIX 1 TO

LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 6 TO THE AGREEMENT

PRICE REVISION FORMULA

 

1 Base Amount

The amount of the ***** Credit quoted in Paragraph 2 of Letter Agreement No. 6 to the Agreement (the “ Base Amount ”) is subject to adjustment for changes in economic conditions as measured by data obtained from the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (the “ BLS ”) and in accordance with the provisions hereof.

 

2 Base Period

The Base Amount has been established in accordance with the average economic conditions prevailing ***** as defined by ***** and ***** index values indicated hereafter.

***** index values indicated herein will not be subject to any revision.

 

3 Indexes

Labor Index : *****

The quarterly value released for a certain *****

Index code for access on the Web site of the BLS: *****

Material Index : *****

Index code for access on the Web site of the BLS: *****

 

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4 Revision Formula

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

 

5 General Provisions

 

5.1 Roundings

The Labor Index average and the Material Index average will be computed to the first decimal. If the next succeeding place is five (5) or more, the preceding decimal place will be raised to the next higher figure.

Each quotient shall be rounded to the nearest ten-thousandth (4 decimals). If the next succeeding place is five (5) or more, the preceding decimal place will be raised to the next higher figure.

The final factor will be rounded to the nearest ten-thousandth (4 decimals).

The final price will be rounded to the nearest whole number (0.5 or more rounded to 1).

 

5.2 Substitution of Indexes for Seller Price Revision Formula

If,

 

  (i) the United States Department of Labor substantially revises the methodology of calculation of the Labor Index or the Material Index as used in the Price Revision Formula, or

 

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  (ii) the United States Department of Labor discontinues, either temporarily or permanently, such Labor Index or such Material Index, or

 

  (iii) the data samples used to calculate such Labor Index or such Material Index are substantially changed,

the Seller will select a substitute index for inclusion in the Price Revision Formula (the “ Substitute Index ”).

The Substitute Index will reflect as closely as possible the actual variance of the labor costs or of the material costs used in the calculation of the original Labor Index or Material Index as the case may be.

As a result of the selection of the Substitute Index, the Seller will make an appropriate adjustment to the Price Revision Formula to combine the successive utilization of the original Labor Index or Material Index (as the case may be) and of the Substitute Index.

If the Seller employs a Substitute Index, it will, if the same are not publicly available, provide the Buyer with details regarding the underlying calculations and other characteristics of such Substitute Index.

 

5.3 Final Index Values

The index values as defined in Paragraph 4 above will be considered final and no further adjustment to the base amount as revised at delivery of the SLB Aircraft will be made after delivery for any subsequent changes in the published index values.

 

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LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 7

As of December 29, 2010

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Boulevard

Burlingame, CA 94010

 

Re: MISCELLANEOUS

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

VIRGIN AMERICA INC. (the “ Buyer ”) and AIRBUS S.A.S. (the “ Seller ”) have entered into an Airbus A320 Purchase Agreement of even date herewith (the “ Agreement ”) which covers, among other matters, the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain Aircraft, under the terms and conditions set forth in said Agreement. The Buyer and the Seller have agreed to set forth in this Letter Agreement No. 7 (the “ Letter Agreement ”) certain additional terms and conditions regarding the sale of the Aircraft. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Letter Agreement have the meanings assigned thereto in the Agreement. The terms “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Letter Agreement.

Both parties agree that this Letter Agreement constitutes an integral, nonseverable part of said Agreement, that the provisions of said Agreement are hereby incorporated herein by reference, and that this Letter Agreement is governed by the provisions of said Agreement, except that if the Agreement and this Letter Agreement have specific provisions which are inconsistent, the specific provisions contained in this Letter Agreement will govern.

 

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1. SELLER PRICE REVISION FORMULA

In respect of Clause 4.1 of the Agreement, the Buyer may verify the accuracy of any adjustment contributing to the Final Price resulting from application of the Seller Price Revision Formula.

 

2. DELIVERY PROCESS

Clause 9.2.3 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  9.2.3 If the Buyer fails to (i) deliver the signed Certificate of Acceptance with respect to an Aircraft to the Seller when required pursuant to Clause 8.3, or (ii) pay the Balance of the Final Price of such Aircraft to the Seller, then the Buyer will be deemed to have rejected Delivery wrongfully when such Aircraft was duly tendered to the Buyer hereunder. If such a deemed rejection arises, then in addition to the remedies of Clause 5.8.1, the Seller will retain title to such Aircraft and the Buyer will indemnify and hold the Seller harmless against any and all costs (including but not limited to any parking, storage, and insurance costs) and consequences resulting from the Buyer’s rejection, it being understood that the Seller will be under no duty to the Buyer to store or park or otherwise protect such Aircraft. These rights of the Seller will be in addition to the Seller’s other rights and remedies in this Agreement.

UNQUOTE

 

3. EXCUSABLE DELAY

 

3.1 Clauses 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 and 10.5 of the Agreement are deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  10.2 Consequences of Excusable Delay

If an Excusable Delay occurs:

 

  (i) the Seller will notify the Buyer of such Excusable Delay as soon as practicable after becoming aware of the same;

 

  (ii) the Seller will not be responsible for any damages arising from or in connection with such Excusable Delay suffered or incurred by the Buyer;

 

  (iii) the Seller will not be deemed to be in default in the performance of its obligations hereunder as a result of such Excusable Delay;

 

  (iv) the Seller will use reasonable efforts to remove such cause(s) as are within its control and to minimize any delay; and

 

  (v) the Seller will upon cessation of the event causing the Excusable Delay notify the Buyer in writing thereof and as soon as practicable after the removal of the cause of such delay resume performance of its obligations under this Agreement and in particular will notify the Buyer of the revised Scheduled Delivery Month(s).

 

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  10.3 Termination on Excusable Delay

 

  10.3.1 If any Delivery is delayed as a result of an Excusable Delay for a period of ***** then the Buyer may terminate this Agreement with respect to the affected Aircraft, by giving written notice to the Seller within ***** after the expiration of such ***** then either Party may terminate this Agreement with respect to the affected Aircraft, by giving written notice to the other Party within ***** after the expiration of such *****. The Buyer will not be entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Clause 10.3.1 if the Excusable Delay is caused directly or indirectly by the action or inaction of the Buyer.

 

  10.3.2 If the Seller advises the Buyer in its notice of a revised Scheduled Delivery Month pursuant to Clause 10.2(v) that there will be a delay in Delivery of an Aircraft of more than ***** then either party may terminate this Agreement with respect to the affected Aircraft. Termination will be made by giving written notice to the other party within ***** after the Buyer’s receipt of the notice of a revised Scheduled Delivery Month.

 

  10.3.3 If this Agreement is not terminated under the terms of Clause 10.3.1 or 10.3.2, *****.

 

  10.4 Total Loss, Destruction or Damage

 

  10.4.1 If, prior to Delivery, any Aircraft is lost or destroyed, the Seller will notify the Buyer to this effect within ***** and if, in the reasonable opinion of the Seller any Aircraft is damaged beyond economic repair (in either case, a “ Total Loss ”), the Seller will notify the Buyer to this effect within ***** of such occurrence. The Seller will include in said notification (or as soon after the issue of the notice as such information becomes available to the Seller) the earliest date consistent with the Seller’s other commitments and production capabilities that an aircraft to replace the Aircraft may be delivered to the Buyer and the Scheduled Delivery Month will be extended as specified in the Seller’s notice to accommodate the delivery of the replacement aircraft; provided, however, that if the Scheduled Delivery Month is extended to a month that is later than ***** after the last day of the original Scheduled Delivery Month *****

 

  (i) the Buyer notifies the Seller within ***** of the date of receipt of the Seller’s notice that it desires the Seller to provide a replacement aircraft during the month quoted in the Seller’s notice; and

 

  (ii) the parties execute an amendment to this Agreement recording the change in the Scheduled Delivery Month.

 

  10.4.2 If an Aircraft’s Scheduled Delivery Month is extended pursuant to this Clause 10.4, the ***** calculated in accordance with the Seller Price Revision Formula will be *****

Nothing herein will require the Seller to manufacture and deliver a replacement aircraft if such manufacture would require the reactivation of its production line for the model or series of aircraft that includes the Aircraft.

 

  10.5 *****

*****

UNQUOTE

 

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3.2 A new Clause 10.7 is added to the Agreement as set forth in the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  10.7 If the Seller terminates this Agreement pursuant to Clauses 10.3.1, 10.3.2 or 10.4.1 of the Agreement with respect to the affected Aircraft, *****

UNQUOTE

 

4. INEXCUSABLE DELAY

Clauses 11.1, 11.2 and 11.3 of the Agreement are deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  11. INEXCUSABLE DELAY

 

  11.1 *****

Should an Aircraft not be Ready for Delivery within ***** (the “ Delivery Period ”) and such delay is not as a result of an Excusable Delay or Total Loss, then such delay will be termed an “ Inexcusable Delay .” In the event of an Inexcusable Delay, the Buyer will have the right to claim, and the Seller will pay the Buyer ***** for each day of delay in the *****

In no event will the amount of ***** exceed the total of ***** in respect of any one Aircraft.

The Buyer’s right to ***** in respect of an Aircraft is conditioned on the Buyer submitting a written claim for ***** to the Seller not later than ***** after the last day of the Scheduled Delivery Month.

 

  11.2 Renegotiation

If, as a result of an Inexcusable Delay, the Delivery does not occur within ***** after the last day of the Delivery Period, the Buyer will have the right, exercisable by written notice to the Seller given between ***** after the lapse of such ***** to require from the Seller a renegotiation of the Scheduled Delivery Month for the affected Aircraft. Unless otherwise agreed between the Seller and the Buyer during such renegotiation, the said renegotiation will not prejudice the Buyer’s right to receive ***** in accordance with Clause 11.1. In the event of an Inexcusable Delay, the ***** calculated in accordance with the Seller Price Revision Formula will not apply to the period of time between the original Scheduled Delivery Month and the actual Delivery Date of the applicable Aircraft.

 

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  11.3 Termination

 

  11.3.1 If, as a result of an Inexcusable Delay, the Delivery does not occur within ***** and the parties have not renegotiated the Delivery Date pursuant to Clause 11.2, then the Buyer will have the right exercisable by written notice to the Seller given between ***** after lapse of such ***** to terminate this Agreement in respect of the affected Aircraft.

 

  11.3.2 If, as a result of an Inexcusable Delay, the Delivery does not occur within ***** and the parties have not renegotiated the Delivery Date pursuant to Clause 11.2, then either Party will have the right exercisable by written notice to the other party, given between ***** after the lapse of such *****, to terminate this Agreement in respect of the affected Aircraft.

 

  11.3.3 In the event of the termination of this Agreement in respect of any Aircraft pursuant to Clause 11, *****

UNQUOTE

 

5. BUYER FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

 

5.1 Clause 18.1.1 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  18.1.1 In accordance with the Specification, the Seller will install those items of equipment that are identified in the Specification as being furnished by the Buyer (“ Buyer Furnished Equipment ” or “ BFE ”) ***** to the Buyer, provided that (i) the BFE and the supplier of such BFE (the “ BFE Supplier ”) are referred to in the Airbus BFE Product Catalog valid at the time the BFE Supplier is selected and (ii) the quantity of such BFE does not exceed the quantity specified in the Standard Specification.

UNQUOTE

 

5.2 The following quoted text is added into the Agreement as Clause 18.6.

QUOTE

 

  18.6 Disposition of BFE Following Termination Under Clause 11

 

  18.6.1 If a termination of this Agreement pursuant to the provisions of Clause 11 occurs with respect to an Aircraft in which all or any part of the BFE has been installed prior to the date of such termination, *****

 

  18.6.2 *****

 

  18.6.3 *****

 

  18.6.4 *****

 

  18.6.5 *****

UNQUOTE

 

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6. TERMINATION

 

6.1 Clauses 20.1 and 20.2 of the Agreement are deleted in their entirety and replaced by the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  20. TERMINATION

 

  20.1 Termination Events

Each of the following will constitute a “ Termination Event

 

  (i) The Buyer or any of its Affiliates commences in any jurisdiction any case, proceeding or other action with respect to the Buyer or any of its Affiliates or their properties relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, winding-up, liquidation, dissolution or other relief from, or with respect to, or readjustment of, its debts or obligations.

 

  (ii) An action is commenced in any jurisdiction seeking the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian or other similar official for the Buyer or any of its respective Affiliates or for all or any substantial part of their respective assets, and such action remains unstayed, undismissed or undischarged for *****, or the Buyer or any of its Affiliates makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors.

 

  (iii) An action is commenced in any jurisdiction against the Buyer or any of its respective Affiliates seeking issuance of a warrant of attachment, execution, distraint or similar process against all or any substantial part of their respective assets, and such action remains unstayed, undismissed or undischarged for *****

 

  (iv) The Buyer or any of its Affiliates becomes the object, in any jurisdiction, of a case, proceeding or action similar or analogous to any of the events mentioned in Clause 20.1 (i), (ii) or (iii).

 

  (v) The Buyer or any of its Affiliates is generally not able, or admits in writing its inability to, pay its debts as they become due.

 

  (vi) The Buyer or any of its Affiliates commences negotiations with significant creditors, existing or potential, either with the intention of restructuring all or a substantial part of all of its outstanding obligations or in preparation for the commencement of filing bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, winding-up, liquidation, dissolution or other relief from, or with respect to, or readjustment of, its debts or obligations.

 

  (vii)

The Buyer or any of its Affiliates fails to make payment of (a) any payment required to be made under this Agreement or any other material agreement between the Buyer or any of its Affiliates on the one hand and the Seller or any of its Affiliates on the other hand when such payment is due and such amount remains *****, (b) any Predelivery Payment required to be made under this Agreement when such payment is due and such amount remains *****, provided however, that if the Buyer has failed to make Predelivery Payments on the date

 

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  when due *****, then any failure to make a Predelivery Payment *****, a Termination Event will be deemed to occur on the date of such failure or (c) all or part of the Final Price of any Aircraft required to be made under this Agreement when such payment is due.

 

  (viii) The Buyer repudiates, cancels or terminates (except in accordance with its terms) this Agreement in whole or in part.

 

  (ix) The Buyer defaults in its obligation to take delivery of an Aircraft as provided in Clause 9.2, and such default is not cured within *****

 

  (x) The Buyer or any of its Affiliates defaults in the observance or performance of any other covenant, undertaking or obligation contained in this Agreement or any other material agreement between the Buyer or its Affiliates, on the one hand, and the Seller or its Affiliates on the other hand and any *****

 

  (xi) Any other event that the parties agree in writing constitutes a Termination Event.

 

  20.2 Remedies in Event of Termination

 

  20.2.1 If a Termination Event occurs, the Buyer will be in material breach of this Agreement, and the Seller will have the right to resort to any remedy under applicable law or in equity, and may, without limitation, by written notice to the Buyer, immediately do any or all of the following:

 

  (i) (a) suspend its performance under this Agreement with respect to any or all Aircraft, except for the performance of Clauses 12, 13 and 17 with respect to Aircraft that have been delivered, (b) reschedule the Scheduled Delivery Month of any or all Aircraft remaining to be delivered under this Agreement, (c) reschedule the date for performance under this Agreement with respect to any or all equipment, services, data and other items, and/or (d) cancel or terminate this Agreement (a “ Termination ”) with respect to any or all Aircraft, and/or equipment, services, data and/or other items related thereto, except for the performance of Clauses 12, 13 and 17 with respect to Aircraft that have been delivered; and

 

  (ii) claim and receive payment from the Buyer of a sum equal to *****

 

  20.2.2 The parties to this Agreement are sophisticated parties represented by competent counsel. The provisions of this Clause 20 have been agreed on after careful consideration by the Buyer, have been the subject of discussion and negotiation and are fully understood by the Buyer. The price of the Aircraft and the other mutual agreements of the Buyer and Seller set forth in this Agreement were arrived at in consideration of, inter alia, the provisions of this Clause 20, specifically including the remedial provisions set forth in Clause 20.2.

UNQUOTE

 

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6.2 Clause 20.4(iv) and (v) are deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

*****

*****

UNQUOTE

 

7. ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS

Clause 21 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  21. ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS

 

  21.1 Assignments

Except as hereinafter provided, neither party may sell, assign, novate or transfer its rights or obligations under this Agreement to any person without the prior written consent of the other, except that the Seller may sell, assign, novate or transfer its rights or obligations under this Agreement to any Affiliate without the Buyer’s consent.

 

  21.2 Certain Assignments by Buyer

Notwithstanding the provisions of Clause 21.1, upon prior notice to the Seller, so long as no Termination Event and no event that, with the giving of notice, the lapse of time, or both, would become a Termination Event has, occurred and is continuing, the Buyer may assign *****. The Seller agrees to provide written consents pursuant to documentation in a form customarily-accepted by the Seller to such assignments, provided that no assignment ***** will have the effect of releasing the Buyer from any obligation or liability under the Agreement, save to the extent of actual performance of the Buyer’s obligations under the Agreement by any such assignee.

For the purposes of this Clause 21.2, ***** means *****

*****

*****

*****

*****

 

  21.3 Assignments on Sale, Merger or Consolidation

The Buyer will be entitled to assign its rights under this Agreement at any time due to a merger, consolidation or a sale of all or substantially all of its assets, provided the Buyer first obtains the written consent of the Seller. The Buyer will provide the Seller with no ***** if the Buyer wishes the Seller to provide such consent. The Seller will provide its consent if

 

  (i) the surviving or acquiring entity is organized and existing under the laws of the United States;

 

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  (ii) the surviving or acquiring entity has executed an assumption agreement, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Seller, agreeing to assume all of the Buyer’s obligations under this Agreement;

 

  (iii) at the time, and immediately following the consummation, of the merger, consolidation or sale, no Termination Event exists or will have occurred and be continuing;

 

  (iv) there exists with respect to the surviving or acquiring entity no basis for a Termination Event;

 

  (v) the surviving or acquiring entity is an air carrier holding an operating certificate issued by the FAA at the time, and immediately following the consummation, of such sale, merger or consolidation; and

 

  (vi) following the sale, merger or consolidation, the surviving entity is in a financial condition at least equal to that of the Buyer at time of execution of the Agreement.

 

  21.4 Designations by Seller

The Seller may at any time by notice to the Buyer designate facilities or personnel of the Seller or any other Affiliate of the Seller at which or by whom the services to be performed under this Agreement will be performed. Notwithstanding such designation, the Seller will remain ultimately responsible for fulfillment of all obligations undertaken by the Seller in this Agreement.

 

  21.5 Transfer of Rights and Obligations upon Reorganization

In the event that the Seller is subject to a corporate restructuring having as its object the transfer of, or succession by operation of law in, all or a substantial part of its assets and liabilities, rights and obligations, including those existing under this Agreement, to a person (the “ Successor ”) that is an Affiliate of the Seller at the time of that restructuring, for the purpose of the Successor carrying on the business carried on by the Seller at the time of the restructuring, such restructuring will be completed without consent of the Buyer following notification by the Seller to the Buyer in writing. The Buyer recognizes that succession of the Successor to the Agreement by operation of law that is valid under the law pursuant to which that succession occurs will be binding upon the Buyer.

UNQUOTE

 

8. CONFIDENTIALITY

Clause 22.11 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  22.11 Confidentiality

 

  22.11.1

Subject to any legal or governmental requirements of disclosure, the parties (which for this purpose will include their employees, the Buyer’s board members, financial advisors

 

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  and legal counsel) will maintain the terms and conditions of this Agreement and any reports or other data furnished hereunder strictly confidential, including but not limited to, the Aircraft pricing (the “ Confidential Information ”). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Buyer will use its best efforts to limit the disclosure of the contents of this Agreement to the extent legally permissible in (i) any filing required to be made by the Buyer with any governmental agency and will make such applications as will be necessary to implement the foregoing, and (ii) any press release concerning the whole or any part of the contents and/or subject matter hereof or of any future addendum hereto. With respect to any public disclosure or filing, the Buyer agrees to submit to the Seller a copy of the proposed document to be filed or disclosed and will give the Seller a reasonable period of time in which to review said document. The Buyer and the Seller will consult with each other prior to the making of any public disclosure or filing, permitted hereunder, of this Agreement or the terms and conditions thereof.

 

  22.11.2 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Clause 22.11, the Buyer will be permitted to disclose the Confidential Information without the Seller’s consent

 

  (i) to its attorneys and accountants,

 

  (ii) to its other professional advisors so long as the Buyer informs each such other professional advisor of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and such other professional advisor agrees directly with the Seller (or in a written undertaking of which the Seller is made an express third party beneficiary and a copy of which is promptly delivered to the Seller) to be bound by the terms of this Clause 22.11,

 

  (iii) where necessary, and only to the extent necessary, for the Buyer to prosecute, or defend itself in, a legal action involving the Seller to which the Buyer may become a party or as required by the order of any court of competent jurisdiction, and

 

  (iv) to the extent that such Confidential Information:

 

  (a) becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of a violation of this Agreement;

 

  (b) was available to the Buyer on a non-confidential basis prior to its disclosure hereunder;

 

  (c) becomes available on a non-confidential basis from a third party source under circumstances reasonably believed by the Buyer not to violate this or any other confidentiality agreement.

 

  22.11.3 The provisions of this Clause 22.11 will survive any termination of this Agreement.

UNQUOTE

 

9. *****

Within ***** after the date hereof, the Seller will provide to the Buyer replacement ***** for the Group 2 A320 Aircraft (the “ New LAs 5E and 5F ”) that are in form and substance similar to those provided in Letter Agreement No. 5A to the Agreement. The New LAs 5E and 5F will:

 

  (i) contain the following provision: *****

and

 

  (ii) upon issuance by the Seller, be deemed to cancel and replace Letter Agreements No. 5E and 5F to the Agreement.

 

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10. ASSIGNMENT

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Letter Agreement or of the Agreement, this Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Buyer hereunder will not be assigned or transferred in any manner without the prior written consent of the Seller, and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of the provisions of this Paragraph 10 will be void and of no force or effect.

 

10. CONFIDENTIALITY

This Letter Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of Clause 22.11 of the Agreement.

 

12. COUNTERPARTS

This Letter Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered will be an original, but all such counterparts will together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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If the foregoing correctly sets forth your understanding, please execute the original and one (1) copy hereof in the space provided below and return a copy to the Seller.

 

      Very truly yours,
      AIRBUS S.A.S.
      By:  

/s/ Christophe Mourey

      Its:  

Vice President Contracts

Accepted and Agreed      
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.      
By:  

/s/ David Cush

     
Its:  

President and Chief Executive Officer

     

 

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LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 8

As of December 29, 2010

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Boulevard

Burlingame, CA 94010

 

Re: SUPPORT MATTERS

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

VIRGIN AMERICA INC. (the “ Buyer ”) and AIRBUS S.A.S. (the “ Seller ”) have entered into an Airbus A320 Purchase Agreement of even date herewith (the “ Agreement ”) which covers, among other matters, the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain Aircraft, under the terms and conditions set forth in said Agreement. The Buyer and the Seller have agreed to set forth in this Letter Agreement No. 8 (the “ Letter Agreement ”) certain additional terms and conditions regarding the sale of the Aircraft. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Letter Agreement have the meanings assigned thereto in the Agreement. The terms “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Letter Agreement.

Both parties agree that this Letter Agreement constitutes an integral, nonseverable part of said Agreement, that the provisions of said Agreement are hereby incorporated herein by reference, and that this Letter Agreement is governed by the provisions of said Agreement, except that if the Agreement and this Letter Agreement have specific provisions which are inconsistent, the specific provisions contained in this Letter Agreement will govern.

 

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1. CLAUSE 12 - WARRANTY

 

1.1 Clause 12.1.5(ii) of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  (ii) the Buyer using reasonable efforts to file a warranty claim within ***** of discovering the defect, but in no event later than ***** of discovering the defect;

UNQUOTE

 

1.2 Clauses 12.1.6.1 and 12.1.6.2 of the Agreement are deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  12.1.6.1 Claim Determination

Determination as to whether any claimed defect in any Warranted Part is a valid Warranty Claim will be made by the Seller and will be based upon the claim details, reports from the Seller’s Representatives, historical data logs, inspections, tests, findings during repair, defect analysis and other relevant documents. The Seller will use reasonable efforts to provide to the Buyer (i) within ***** of receipt of a claim, determination as to whether the claim is a valid Warranty Claim, and (ii) a disposition on Warranty Claims within ***** after receipt of such claims.

 

  12.1.6.2 Transportation Costs

The cost of transporting a Warranted Part claimed to be defective to the facilities designated by the Seller and for the return therefrom of a repaired or replaced Warranted Part will be borne by the Buyer. If such Warranted Part is found to be both defective and eligible for repair, replacement, correction or modification kit under Clause 12.1.3, the Seller will reimburse the Buyer for such transportation costs and will pay the transportation costs of return to the Buyer of such repaired or corrected Warranted Part, replacement Warranted Part or such Warranted Part together with its related modification kit.

UNQUOTE

 

1.3 The first paragraph of Clause 12.1.6.6 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  12.1.6.6 Replacements made pursuant to this Clause 12.1 will be made within the leadtime defined in the Seller’s Spare Parts Price Catalog. The Seller will, *****. Replaced components, equipment, accessories or parts will become the Seller’s property.

UNQUOTE

 

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1.4 The first paragraph of Clause 12.1.7.7 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  12.1.7.7 Scrapped Material

The Buyer will retain any defective Warranted Part beyond economic repair and any defective part removed from a Warranted Part during repair for a period of ***** after the date of completion of the repair unless otherwise agreed between the parties. Such parts will be returned to the Seller within ***** of receipt of the Seller’s request to that effect, provided that such part has not been scrapped.

UNQUOTE

 

1.5 Clauses 12.1.9 and 12.1.10 of the Agreement are deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  12.1.9 Warranty for Corrected, Replaced or Repaired Warranted Parts

Whenever any Warranted Part, which contains a defect for which the Seller is liable under Clause 12.1, has been corrected, replaced or repaired pursuant to the terms of this Clause 12.1, the period of the Seller’s warranty with respect to such corrected, repaired or replacement Warranted Part, whichever the case may be, *****

If a defect is attributable to a defective repair or replacement by the Buyer, ***** a Warranty Claim with respect to such defect will be rejected, notwithstanding any subsequent correction or repair, and will immediately terminate the remaining warranties under this Clause 12.1 in respect of the affected Warranted Part.

 

  12.1.10 Accepted Industry Standard Practices Normal Wear and Tear

The Buyer’s rights under this Clause 12.1 are subject to the Aircraft and each component, equipment, accessory and part thereof being maintained, overhauled, repaired and operated in accordance with accepted industry standard practices, all Technical Data and any other instructions issued by the Seller, the Suppliers and the Propulsion System Manufacturer and all applicable rules, regulations and directives of the relevant Aviation Authorities.

The Seller’s liability under this Clause 12.1 will not extend to normal wear and tear nor to:

 

  (i) any Aircraft or component, equipment, accessory or part thereof, which has been repaired, altered or modified after Delivery, except by the Seller or in a manner approved by the Seller,

 

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  (ii) any Aircraft or component, equipment, accessory or part thereof, which has been operated in a damaged state of which the Buyer was, or should, in the exercise of the care and diligence required of a common air carrier, to have been, aware, or;

 

  (iii) any component, equipment, accessory and part from which the trademark, name, part or serial number or other identification marks have been removed.

This waiver of the Seller’s liability by the Buyer will not apply in the cases of Clause 12.1.10(i) and Clause 12.1.10(ii) above if the Buyer submits evidence satisfactory to the Seller that the defect did not arise from nor was contributed to by either of said cases.

UNQUOTE

 

1.6 Clauses 12.2.1, 12.2.2 and 12.2.3 of the Agreement are deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  12.2.1 In addition to the warranties set forth in Clause 12.1, the Seller further agrees that should a Failure occur in any Item (as these terms are defined herein below), then, subject to the general conditions and limitations set forth in Clause 12.2.4, the provisions of this Clause 12.2 will apply.

For the purposes of this Clause 12.2:

 

  (i) Item ” means any item listed in Exhibit F;

 

  (ii) Failure ” means any breakage or defect in, an Item that materially impairs the utility or safety of the Item, provided that (a) any such breakage of, or defect in, any Item did not result from any breakage or defect in any other Aircraft part or component or from any other extrinsic force and (b) has occurred or can reasonably be expected to occur on a repetitive or fleetwide basis and which materially impairs the utility of the Item.

 

  12.2.2 Periods and Seller’s Undertakings

 

  (i) Subject to the general conditions and limitations set forth in Clause 12.2.4, the Seller agrees that if a Failure occurs in an Item within ***** after the Delivery of said Aircraft, the Seller will, at its discretion and as promptly as practicable and with the Seller’s financial participation as hereinafter provided, either:

 

    design and furnish to the Buyer a correction for such Item with a Failure and provide any parts required for such correction (including Seller designed standard parts but excluding industry standard parts), or

 

    replace such Item.

 

  (ii) If such Item is found to have experienced a Failure and is eligible for correction under this Clause 12.2, the costs of transportation, labor and tooling incurred in connection with this Service Life Policy will be borne by the Seller on the same terms applicable to Warranted Parts pursuant to Clause 12.1.7.

 

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  12.2.3 Seller’s Participation in the Costs

Subject to the general conditions and limitations set forth in Clause 12.2.4, any part or Item that the Seller is required to furnish to the Buyer under this Service Life Policy in connection with the correction or replacement of an Item will be furnished to the Buyer at the Seller’s then current sales price therefore, less the Seller’s financial participation determined in accordance with the following formula:

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

UNQUOTE

 

2. CLAUSE 14 - REVISION SERVICE

Clause 14.5 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  14.5 Revision Service

For each firmly ordered Aircraft covered under this Agreement, revision service for the Technical Data will be provided ***** (each a “ Revision Service Period ”).

Thereafter, revision service will be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Seller’s then current Customer Services Catalog.

UNQUOTE

 

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3. CLAUSE 15 - SELLER REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES

 

3.1 Clause 15.2.3 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  15.2.3 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

UNQUOTE

 

3.2 Clause 15.2.7 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  15.2.7 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

UNQUOTE

 

4. CLAUSE 16 - TRAINING SUPPORT AND SERVICES

 

4.1 Clause 16.5.1.1 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  16.5.1.1 When the training is done at the Airbus Training Center in Miami, Florida, the Seller will provide *****. All other living and travel expenses for the Buyer’s trainees, when training at the Airbus Training Center in Miami, Florida, and any other location, will be borne by the Buyer.

UNQUOTE

 

4.2 The Seller agrees that the Buyer may begin utilizing the training allowances set forth in Appendix A to Clause 16 of the Agreement ***** prior to Delivery of each Aircraft.

 

4.3 *****

 

  4.3.1 The Seller and the Buyer will ***** that reflect the matters set forth below. *****

 

5. ***** CREDIT MEMORANDUM

 

5.1 The Seller will grant to the Buyer a credit memorandum *****

 

5.2 The ***** Credit will be made available to the Buyer, upon the Buyer’s written request to the Seller, no earlier than *****

 

5.3 The ***** Credit ***** will be *****

 

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6. ***** CREDIT MEMORANDUM

 

6.1 The Seller will provide to the Buyer upon ***** a credit memorandum *****

 

6.2 Each ***** Credit Memorandum is ***** and will be *****. The ***** Credit Memorandum *****

 

7. ASSIGNMENT

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Letter Agreement or of the Agreement, this Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Buyer hereunder will not be assigned or transferred in any manner without the prior written consent of the Seller, and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of the provisions of this Paragraph 7 will be void and of no force or effect.

 

8. CONFIDENTIALITY

This Letter Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of Clause 22.11 of the Agreement.

 

9. COUNTERPARTS

This Letter Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered will be an original, but all such counterparts will together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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If the foregoing correctly sets forth your understanding, please execute the original and one (1) copy hereof in the space provided below and return a copy to the Seller.

 

Very truly yours,
AIRBUS S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Christophe Mourey

Its:  

Vice President Contracts

 

Accepted and Agreed
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/ David Cush

Its:  

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

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LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 9

As of December 29, 2010

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Boulevard

Burlingame, CA 94010

 

Re: SPECIFICATION MATTERS

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

VIRGIN AMERICA INC. (the “ Buyer ”) and AIRBUS S.A.S. (the “ Seller ”) have entered into an Airbus A320 Purchase Agreement of even date herewith (the “ Agreement ”) which covers, among other matters, the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain Aircraft, under the terms and conditions set forth in said Agreement. The Buyer and the Seller have agreed to set forth in this Letter Agreement No. 9 (the “ Letter Agreement ”) certain additional terms and conditions regarding the sale of the Aircraft. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Letter Agreement have the meanings assigned thereto in the Agreement. The terms “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Letter Agreement.

Both parties agree that this Letter Agreement constitutes an integral, nonseverable part of said Agreement, that the provisions of said Agreement are hereby incorporated herein by reference, and that this Letter Agreement is governed by the provisions of said Agreement, except that if the Agreement and this Letter Agreement have specific provisions which are inconsistent, the specific provisions contained in this Letter Agreement will govern.

 

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1. AIRCRAFT ENHANCEMENTS

*****

 

2. MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATION CHANGE NOTICES

Clause 2.2.2.1 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  2.2.2.1 Manufacturer Specification Changes Notices

The Specification may be amended by the Seller through a Manufacturer Specification Change Notice (“ MSCN ”), which will be substantially in the form set out in Exhibit B2 hereto and will set out the MSCN’s Aircraft embodiment rank as well as, in detail, the particular change to be made to the Specification and the effect, if any, of such change on performance, weight, Base Price of the Aircraft, Delivery Date of the Aircraft affected thereby and interchangeability or replaceability requirements under the Specification. The Seller will provide notice to Buyer of all MSCNs that affect the Specification.

*****

For the purposes of Clause 2.2.2.1, the term *****refers to *****

UNQUOTE

 

3. PROPULSION SYSTEMS

 

3.1 The last paragraph of Clause 2.3.1 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

If the Buyer has not selected the Group 1 A320 Aircraft Propulsion System as of the date of this Agreement, such choice will be made no later than *****

UNQUOTE

 

3.2 The last paragraph of Clause 2.3.2 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

If the Buyer has not selected the Group 2 A320 Aircraft Propulsion System as of the date of this Agreement, such choice will be made no later than *****

UNQUOTE

 

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4. CERTIFICATION

The 2 nd paragraph of Clause 7.2 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

If the FAA requires additional or modified data before the issuance of the Export Certificate of Airworthiness, the Seller will provide such data or implement the required modification to the data, in either case, *****

UNQUOTE

 

5. SHARKLETS

 

5.1 *****

 

5.2 In-Production Aircraft

 

5.2.1 *****

 

5.2.2 For the Group 1 A320 Aircraft scheduled to deliver ***** as set forth in Clause 9.1 of the Agreement as of the date of signature hereof, such Aircraft will be delivered to the Buyer with provisions *****

 

5.2.3 For the Group 1 A320 Aircraft scheduled to deliver ***** as set forth in Clause 9.1 of the Agreement as of the date of signature hereof, such Aircraft will be delivered to the Buyer with *****

 

5.2.4 If the Buyer exercises a conversion right to A321 Aircraft, then A321 Aircraft delivering ***** such Aircraft will be delivered to the Buyer with provisions ***** Subject to production constraints, the Seller will use reasonable efforts to ***** For A321 Aircraft delivering ***** such A321 Aircraft will be delivered to the Buyer with ***** The Buyer understands that if it exercises a conversion right for A321 Aircraft to be delivered *****

 

5.3 Retrofit Aircraft

 

  (i) No later than *****

 

  (ii) *****

 

5.4 The Buyer will *****

 

6. *****

*****

 

7. ASSIGNMENT

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Letter Agreement or of the Agreement, this Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Buyer hereunder will not be assigned or transferred in any manner without the prior written consent of the Seller, and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of the provisions of this Paragraph 7 will be void and of no force or effect.

 

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8. CONFIDENTIALITY

This Letter Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of Clause 22.11 of the Agreement.

 

9. COUNTERPARTS

This Letter Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered will be an original, but all such counterparts will together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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If the foregoing correctly sets forth your understanding, please execute the original and one (1) copy hereof in the space provided below and return a copy to the Seller.

 

Very truly yours,
AIRBUS S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Christophe Mourey

Its:  

Vice President Contracts

 

Accepted and Agreed
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/ David Cush

Its:  

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

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LETTER AGREEMENT NO. 10

As of December 29, 2010

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Boulevard

Burlingame, CA 94010

 

Re: DELIVERY MATTERS

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

VIRGIN AMERICA INC. (the “ Buyer ”) and AIRBUS S.A.S. (the “ Seller ”) have entered into an Airbus A320 Purchase Agreement of even date herewith (the “ Agreement ”) which covers, among other matters, the sale by the Seller and the purchase by the Buyer of certain Aircraft, under the terms and conditions set forth in said Agreement. The Buyer and the Seller have agreed to set forth in this Letter Agreement No. 10 (the “ Letter Agreement ”) certain additional terms and conditions regarding the sale of the Aircraft. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Letter Agreement have the meanings assigned thereto in the Agreement. The terms “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Letter Agreement.

Both parties agree that this Letter Agreement constitutes an integral, nonseverable part of said Agreement, that the provisions of said Agreement are hereby incorporated herein by reference, and that this Letter Agreement is governed by the provisions of said Agreement, except that if the Agreement and this Letter Agreement have specific provisions which are inconsistent, the specific provisions contained in this Letter Agreement will govern.

 

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1 TECHNICAL ACCEPTANCE

 

  1.1 Clause 8.1.2 (iv) of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  (iv) include a technical acceptance flight that will ***** (the “ Technical Acceptance Flight ”). At the Seller’s discretion, if an additional flight or flights are required to evidence correction of material deficiencies and/or anomalies, the ***** will not apply.

UNQUOTE

 

  1.2 Clause 8.5 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following quoted text:

QUOTE

 

  8.5 Aircraft Utilization

The Seller will, without payment or other liability, be entitled to use the Aircraft before Delivery as may be necessary to obtain the certificate required under Clauses 7.2, 7.3 and 7.4. Such use will not limit the Buyer’s obligation to take Delivery hereunder. *****

UNQUOTE

 

  2. DELIVERY

 

  2.1 The 2 nd Paragraph of Clause 9.1 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety.

 

  2.2 Clauses 9.1.1, 9.1.2 and 9.1.3 in the quoted text below are inserted into Clause 9 of the Agreement:

QUOTE

 

  9.1.1 Where a year is specified in Clause 9.1 above and subject to the provisions of Paragraph 4 of Letter Agreement No. 4, the Seller will communicate to the Buyer the Scheduled Delivery Quarter no later than ***** In respect of each Aircraft for which a Scheduled Delivery Quarter is set forth in Clause 9.1 above, the Seller will communicate to the Buyer the Scheduled Delivery Month no later than *****

 

  9.1.2 The Seller will give the Buyer (i) ***** prior written notice of the anticipated week of the starting date and the planned schedule of the Technical Acceptance Process and (ii) ***** prior written notice of the anticipated date on which the Aircraft will be Ready for Delivery. Thereafter, the Seller will notify the Buyer of any change to such dates.

 

  9.1.3 The Seller will use reasonable efforts to accommodate the Buyer’s request for each Aircraft to be Ready for Delivery *****

UNQUOTE

 

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  3. GROUP 2 A320 AIRCRAFT DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Paragraph 4 of Letter Agreement No. 4 sets forth additional provisions related to the delivery schedule of Group 2 A320 Aircraft.

 

  4. ASSIGNMENT

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Letter Agreement or of the Agreement, this Letter Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Buyer hereunder will not be assigned or transferred in any manner without the prior written consent of the Seller, and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of the provisions of this Paragraph 4 will be void and of no force or effect.

 

  5. CONFIDENTIALITY

This Letter Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of Clause 22.11 of the Agreement.

 

  6. COUNTERPARTS

This Letter Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered will be an original, but all such counterparts will together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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If the foregoing correctly sets forth your understanding, please execute the original and one (1) copy hereof in the space provided below and return a copy to the Seller.

 

Very truly yours,
AIRBUS S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Christophe Mourey

Its:  

Vice President Contracts

 

Accepted and Agreed
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

/s/ David Cush

Its:  

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

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Exhibit 10.32

INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

This Indemnification Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of                  , 20     by and between Virgin America Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and                      (“Indemnitee”). This Agreement supersedes and replaces any and all previous Agreements between the Company and Indemnitee covering the subject matter of this Agreement except as otherwise provided herein.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, highly competent persons have become more reluctant to serve publicly-held corporations as directors or in other capacities unless they are provided with adequate protection through insurance or adequate indemnification against inordinate risks of claims and actions against them arising out of their service to and activities on behalf of the corporation;

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) has determined that, in order to attract and retain qualified individuals, the Company will maintain on an ongoing basis, at its sole expense, liability insurance to protect persons serving the Company and its subsidiaries from certain liabilities. Although the furnishing of such insurance has been a customary and widespread practice among United States-based corporations and other business enterprises, the Company believes that, given current market conditions and trends, such insurance may be available to it in the future only at higher premiums and with more exclusions. At the same time, directors, officers, substantial stockholders and other persons in service to corporations or business enterprises are being increasingly subjected to expensive and time-consuming litigation relating to, among other things, matters that traditionally would have been brought only against the Company or business enterprise itself. The Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (the “By-laws”) and the Tenth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate of Incorporation”) require indemnification of the officers and directors of the Company. Indemnitee may also be entitled to indemnification pursuant to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”). Each of the By-laws, Certificate of Incorporation and the DGCL expressly provides that the indemnification provisions set forth therein are not exclusive, and thereby contemplate that contracts may be entered into between the Company and members of the board of directors, officers and other persons with respect to indemnification;

WHEREAS, the uncertainties relating to such insurance and to indemnification have increased the difficulty of attracting and retaining such persons;

WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the increased difficulty in attracting and retaining such persons is detrimental to the best interests of the Company and its stockholders and that the Company should act to assure such persons that there will be increased certainty of such protection in the future;

WHEREAS, it is reasonable, prudent and necessary for the Company contractually to obligate itself to indemnify, and to advance expenses on behalf of, such persons to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law so that they will serve or continue to serve the Company free from undue concern that they will not be so indemnified;


WHEREAS, this Agreement is a supplement to and in furtherance of the DGCL, the By-laws, Certificate of Incorporation and any resolutions adopted pursuant thereto, and shall not be deemed a substitute therefor, nor to diminish or abrogate any rights of Indemnitee thereunder; and

WHEREAS, Indemnitee does not regard the protection available under the DGCL, the By-laws, Certificate of Incorporation and insurance as adequate in the present circumstances, and may not be willing to serve as an officer or director without adequate protection, and the Company desires Indemnitee to serve in such capacity. Indemnitee is willing to serve, continue to serve and to take on additional service for or on behalf of the Company on the condition that he be so indemnified.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the covenants contained herein, the Company and Indemnitee do hereby covenant and agree as follows:

Section 1. Services to the Company. Indemnitee agrees to serve as a director of the Company. Indemnitee may at any time and for any reason resign from such position (subject to any other contractual obligation or any obligation imposed by operation of law), in which event the Company shall have no obligation under this Agreement to continue Indemnitee in such position. This Agreement shall not be deemed an employment contract between the Company (or any of its subsidiaries or any Enterprise) and Indemnitee. Indemnitee specifically acknowledges that Indemnitee’s employment with the Company (or any of its subsidiaries or any Enterprise), if any, is at will, and the Indemnitee may be discharged at any time for any reason, with or without cause, except as may be otherwise provided in any written employment contract between Indemnitee and the Company (or any of its subsidiaries or any Enterprise), other applicable formal severance policies duly adopted by the Board, or, with respect to service as a director or officer of the Company, by the Certificate of Incorporation, the Company’s By-laws, and the DGCL. The foregoing notwithstanding, this Agreement shall continue in force after Indemnitee has ceased to serve as a director of the Company, as provided in Section 16 hereof.

Section 2. Definitions. As used in this Agreement:

(a) References to “agent” shall mean any person who is or was a director, officer, or employee of the Company or a subsidiary of the Company or other person authorized by the Company to act for the Company, to include such person serving in such capacity as a director, officer, employee, fiduciary or other official of another corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust or other enterprise at the request of, for the convenience of, or to represent the interests of the Company or a subsidiary of the Company.

 

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(b) A “Change in Control” shall be deemed to occur upon the earliest to occur after the date of this Agreement of any of the following events:

i. Acquisition of Stock by Third Party. Any Person (as defined below), other than a Designating Stockholder, is or becomes the Beneficial Owner (as defined below), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing fifteen percent (15%) or more of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities, or a Designating Stockholder becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing fifty percent (50%) or more of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities, unless the change in relative Beneficial Ownership of the Company’s securities by any Person results solely from a reduction in the aggregate number of outstanding shares of securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors;

ii. Change in Board of Directors. During any period of two (2) consecutive years (not including any period prior to the execution of this Agreement), individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board, and any new director (other than a director designated by a person who has entered into an agreement with the Company to effect a transaction described in Sections 2(b)(i), 2(b)(iii) or 2(b)(iv)) whose election by the Board or nomination for election by the Company’s stockholders was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who either were directors at the beginning of the period or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved, cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the members of the Board;

iii. Corporate Transactions. The effective date of a merger or consolidation of the Company with any other entity, other than a merger or consolidation which would result in the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior to such merger or consolidation continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity) more than 51% of the combined voting power of the voting securities of the surviving entity outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation and with the power to elect at least a majority of the board of directors or other governing body of such surviving entity;

iv. Liquidation. The approval by the stockholders of the Company of a complete liquidation of the Company or an agreement for the sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets; and

v. Other Events. There occurs any other event of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A (or a response to any similar item on any similar schedule or form) promulgated under the Exchange Act (as defined below), whether or not the Company is then subject to such reporting requirement.

For purposes of this Section 2(b), the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(A) “Exchange Act” shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended from time to time.

 

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(B) “Person” shall have the meaning as set forth in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act; provided, however, that Person shall exclude (i) the Company, (ii) any trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company, and (iii) any corporation owned, directly or indirectly, by the stockholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of stock of the Company.

(C) “Beneficial Owner” shall have the meaning given to such term in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act; provided, however, that Beneficial Owner shall exclude any Person otherwise becoming a Beneficial Owner by reason of the stockholders of the Company approving a merger of the Company with another entity.

(c) “Corporate Status” describes the status of a person who is or was a director, trustee, partner, managing member, officer, employee, agent or fiduciary of the Company or of any other corporation, limited liability company, partnership or joint venture, trust or other enterprise which such person is or was serving at the request of the Company.

(d) “Designating Stockholder” shall mean Virgin Group Holdings Limited so long as an individual designated (directly or indirectly) by Virgin Group Holdings Limited or any of its affiliates serves as a director of the Company and Cyrus Aviation Holdings, LLC so long as an individual who is a director, officer or employee of, or who is otherwise affiliated with, Cyrus Aviation Holdings, LLC serves as a director of the Company.

(e) “Disinterested Director” shall mean a director of the Company who is not and was not a party to the Proceeding in respect of which indemnification is sought by Indemnitee.

(f) “Enterprise” shall mean the Company and any other corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise of which Indemnitee is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, trustee, partner, managing member, employee, agent or fiduciary.

(g) “Expenses” shall include all reasonable attorneys’ fees, retainers, court costs, transcript costs, fees of experts and other professionals, witness fees, travel expenses, duplicating costs, printing and binding costs, telephone charges, postage, delivery service fees, fax transmission charges, secretarial services, any federal, state, local or foreign taxes imposed on Indemnitee as a result of the actual or deemed receipt of any payments under this Agreement, ERISA excise taxes and penalties, and all other disbursements, obligations or expenses of the types customarily incurred in connection with, or as a result of, prosecuting, defending, preparing to prosecute or defend, investigating, being or preparing to be a deponent or witness in, or otherwise participating in, a Proceeding. Expenses also shall include (i) Expenses incurred in connection with any appeal resulting from any Proceeding, including without limitation the

 

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premium, security for, and other costs relating to any cost bond, supersedeas bond, or other appeal bond or its equivalent, (ii) expenses incurred in connection with recovery under any directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies maintained by the Company, regardless of whether the Indemnitee is ultimately determined to be entitled to such indemnification, advancement or Expenses or insurance recovery, as the case may be, and (iii) for purposes of Section 15(d) only, Expenses incurred by or on behalf of Indemnitee in connection with the interpretation, enforcement or defense of Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement, by litigation or otherwise. The parties agree that for the purposes of any advancement of Expenses for which Indemnitee has made written demand to the Company in accordance with this Agreement, all Expenses included in such demand that are certified by affidavit of Indemnitee’s counsel as being reasonable shall be presumed conclusively to be reasonable. Expenses, however, shall not include amounts paid in settlement by Indemnitee or the amount of judgments or fines against Indemnitee.

(h) “Independent Counsel” shall mean a law firm, or a member of a law firm, that is experienced in matters of corporation law and neither presently is, nor in the past five years has been, retained to represent: (i) the Company or Indemnitee in any matter material to either such party (other than with respect to matters concerning the Indemnitee under this Agreement, or of other indemnitees under similar indemnification agreements), or (ii) any other party to the Proceeding giving rise to a claim for indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term “Independent Counsel” shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees and expenses of the Independent Counsel referred to above and to fully indemnify such counsel against any and all Expenses, claims, liabilities and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or its engagement pursuant hereto.

(i) The term “Proceeding” shall include any threatened, pending or completed action, suit, claim, counterclaim, cross claim, arbitration, mediation, alternate dispute resolution mechanism, investigation, inquiry, administrative hearing or any other actual, threatened or completed proceeding, whether brought in the right of the Company or otherwise and whether of a civil, criminal, administrative, regulatory, legislative, or investigative (formal or informal) nature, including any appeal therefrom, in which Indemnitee was, is, may be or will be involved as a party, potential party, non-party witness or otherwise by reason of the fact that Indemnitee is or was a director or officer of the Company, by reason of any action taken by him (or a failure to take action by him) or of any action (or failure to act) on his part while acting pursuant to his Corporate Status, in each case whether or not serving in such capacity at the time any liability or Expense is incurred for which indemnification, reimbursement, or advancement of Expenses can be provided under this Agreement. If the Indemnitee believes in good faith that a given situation may lead to or culminate in the institution of a Proceeding, such situation shall be considered a Proceeding under this paragraph.

 

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(j) Reference to “other enterprise” shall include employee benefit plans; references to “fines” shall include any excise tax assessed with respect to any employee benefit plan; references to “serving at the request of the Company” shall include any service as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Company which imposes duties on, or involves services by, such director, officer, employee or agent with respect to an employee benefit plan, its participants or beneficiaries; and a person who acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in the best interests of the participants and beneficiaries of an employee benefit plan shall be deemed to have acted in manner “not opposed to the best interests of the Company” as referred to in this Agreement.

Section 3. Indemnity in Third-Party Proceedings. The Company shall indemnify Indemnitee in accordance with the provisions of this Section 3 if Indemnitee is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or a participant in any Proceeding, other than a Proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor. Pursuant to this Section 3, Indemnitee shall be indemnified to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law against all Expenses, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement (including all interest, assessments and other charges paid or payable in connection with or in respect of such Expenses, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement) actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on his behalf in connection with such Proceeding or any claim, issue or matter therein, if Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company and, in the case of a criminal Proceeding had no reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful. The parties hereto intend that this Agreement shall provide to the fullest extent permitted by law for indemnification in excess of that expressly permitted by statute, including, without limitation, any indemnification provided by the Certificate of Incorporation, the By-laws, vote of its stockholders or disinterested directors or applicable law.

Section 4. Indemnity in Proceedings by or in the Right of the Company. The Company shall indemnify Indemnitee in accordance with the provisions of this Section 4 if Indemnitee is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or a participant in any Proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor. Pursuant to this Section 4, Indemnitee shall be indemnified to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or on his behalf in connection with such Proceeding or any claim, issue or matter therein, if Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company. No indemnification for Expenses shall be made under this Section 4 in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which Indemnitee shall have been finally adjudged by a court to be liable to the Company, unless and only to the extent that the Delaware Court or any court in which the Proceeding was brought shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, such indemnification may be made.

Section 5. Indemnification for Expenses of a Party Who is Wholly or Partly Successful. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law and to the extent that Indemnitee is a party to (or a participant in) and is successful, on the merits or otherwise, in any Proceeding or in defense of any claim, issue

 

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or matter therein, in whole or in part, the Company shall indemnify Indemnitee against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection therewith. If Indemnitee is not wholly successful in such Proceeding but is successful, on the merits or otherwise, as to one or more but less than all claims, issues or matters in such Proceeding, the Company shall indemnify Indemnitee against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or on his behalf in connection with or related to each successfully resolved claim, issue or matter to the fullest extent permitted by law. For purposes of this Section and without limitation, the termination of any claim, issue or matter in such a Proceeding by dismissal, with or without prejudice, whether on substantive or procedural grounds shall be deemed to be a successful result as to such claim, issue or matter.

Section 6. Indemnification of Designating Stockholder . If the Designating Stockholder or any affiliate of the Designating Stockholder is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or a participant in any Proceeding relating to or arising by reason of the Designating Stockholder’s or any of its affiliates’ position as a stockholder of the Company or the Designating Stockholder’s or any of its affiliates’ appointment of or affiliation with Indemnitee or any other Board member, then the Designating Stockholder and its affiliates will be entitled to indemnification hereunder to the same extent as Indemnitee, and the terms of this Agreement as they relate to procedures for indemnification of Indemnitee and advancement of Expenses shall apply to any such indemnification of the Designating Stockholder and its affiliates.

Section 7. Indemnification For Expenses of a Witness. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law and to the extent that Indemnitee is, by reason of his Corporate Status, a witness or otherwise asked to participate in any aspect of a Proceeding to which Indemnitee is not a party, he shall be indemnified against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or on his behalf in connection therewith.

Section 8. Partial Indemnification. If Indemnitee is entitled under any provision of this Agreement to indemnification by the Company for some or a portion of Expenses, but not, however, for the total amount thereof, the Company shall nevertheless indemnify Indemnitee for the portion thereof to which Indemnitee is entitled.

Section 9. Additional Indemnification.

(a) Notwithstanding any limitation in Sections 3, 4 or 5, the Company shall indemnify Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law if Indemnitee is a party to or threatened to be made a party to or a participant in any Proceeding (including a Proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor) against all Expenses, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement (including all interest, assessments and other charges paid or payable in connection with or in respect of such Expenses, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement) actually and reasonably incurred by or on behalf of Indemnitee in connection with the Proceeding.

 

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(b) For purposes of Section 9(a), the meaning of the phrase “to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law” shall include, but not be limited to:

i. to the fullest extent permitted by the provision of the DGCL that authorizes or contemplates additional indemnification by agreement, or the corresponding provision of any amendment to or replacement of the DGCL, and

ii. to the fullest extent authorized or permitted by any amendments to or replacements of the DGCL adopted after the date of this Agreement that increase the extent to which a corporation may indemnify its officers and directors.

Section 10. Exclusions. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement, the Company shall not be obligated under this Agreement to make any indemnification payment in connection with any claim made against Indemnitee:

(a) for which payment has actually been made to or on behalf of Indemnitee under any insurance policy or other indemnity provision of the Company or its subsidiaries, except with respect to any excess beyond the amount paid under any insurance policy or other indemnity provision of the Company or its subsidiaries; or

(b) for (i) an accounting of profits made from the purchase and sale (or sale and purchase) by Indemnitee of securities of the Company within the meaning of Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act (as defined in Section 2(b) hereof) or similar provisions of state statutory law or common law, or (ii) any reimbursement of the Company by the Indemnitee of any bonus or other incentive-based or equity-based compensation or of any profits realized by the Indemnitee from the sale of securities of the Company, as required in each case under the Exchange Act (including any such reimbursements that arise from an accounting restatement of the Company pursuant to Section 304 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”), or the payment to the Company of profits arising from the purchase and sale by Indemnitee of securities in violation of Section 306 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act); or

(c) except as provided in Section 15(d) of this Agreement, in connection with any Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding) initiated by Indemnitee, including any Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding) initiated by Indemnitee against the Company or its directors, officers, employees or other indemnitees, unless (i) the Board authorized the Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding) prior to its initiation, (ii) such payment arises in connection with any mandatory counterclaim or cross-claim or affirmative defense brought or raised by Indemnitee in any Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding), or (iii) the Company provides the indemnification, in its sole discretion, pursuant to the powers vested in the Company under applicable law.

Section 11. Advances of Expenses. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary (other than Section 15(d)), the Company shall advance promptly, to the extent not prohibited by law, the Expenses incurred by or on behalf of Indemnitee in connection with any Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding) not initiated by Indemnitee, and such advancement shall be made, within thirty (30) days after the receipt by the Company of a statement or statements requesting such advances from time to time (which shall include invoices received by the Indemnitee in connection with such Expenses but, in the case of invoices in connection with

 

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legal services, any references to legal work performed or to expenditures made that would cause Indemnitee to waive any privilege accorded by applicable law shall not be so included), whether prior to or after final disposition of any Proceeding and such advancement shall continue until such time (if any) as there is a final non-appealable judicial determination that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification. Advances shall be unsecured and interest free. Advances shall be made without regard to Indemnitee’s ability to repay the Expenses and without regard to Indemnitee’s ultimate entitlement to indemnification under the other provisions of this Agreement. In accordance with Section 15(d), advances shall include any and all reasonable Expenses incurred pursuing an action to enforce this right of advancement, including Expenses incurred preparing and forwarding statements to the Company to support the advances claimed. The Indemnitee shall qualify for advances upon the execution and delivery to the Company of this Agreement, which shall constitute an undertaking providing that the Indemnitee undertakes to repay the amounts advanced (without interest) to the extent that it is ultimately determined that Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company. No other form of undertaking shall be required other than the execution of this Agreement. This Section 11 shall not apply to any claim made by Indemnitee for which indemnity is excluded pursuant to Section 10.

Section 12. Procedure for Notification and Defense of Claim.

(a) Indemnitee shall notify the Company in writing of any matter with respect to which Indemnitee intends to seek indemnification or advancement of Expenses hereunder as soon as reasonably practicable following the receipt by Indemnitee of written notice thereof or Indemnitee’s becoming aware thereof. The written notification to the Company shall include a description of the nature of the Proceeding and the facts underlying the Proceeding, in each case to the extent known to Indemnitee. To obtain indemnification under this Agreement, Indemnitee shall submit to the Company a written request, including therein or therewith such documentation and information as is reasonably available to Indemnitee and is reasonably necessary to determine whether and to what extent Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification following the final disposition of such Proceeding. The failure by Indemnitee to notify the Company hereunder will not relieve the Company from any liability which it may have to Indemnitee hereunder or otherwise than under this Agreement, and any delay in so notifying the Company shall not constitute a waiver by Indemnitee of any rights under this Agreement, except to the extent (solely with respect to the indemnity hereunder) that such failure or delay materially prejudices the Company.

(b) The Company will be entitled to participate in the Proceeding at its own expense.

(c) The Company shall not settle any Proceeding (in whole or in part) if such settlement would impose any Expense, judgment, liability, fine, penalty or limitation on Indemnitee for which Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company hereunder without the Indemnitee’s prior written consent.

 

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Section 13. Procedure Upon Application for Indemnification.

(a) Upon written request by Indemnitee for indemnification pursuant to Section 12(a), a determination, if required by applicable law, with respect to Indemnitee’s entitlement thereto shall be made in the specific case: (i) if a Change in Control shall have occurred, by Independent Counsel in a written opinion to the Board, a copy of which shall be delivered to Indemnitee; or (ii) if a Change in Control shall not have occurred, (A) by a majority vote of the Disinterested Directors, even though less than a quorum of the Board, (B) by a committee of Disinterested Directors designated by a majority vote of the Disinterested Directors, even though less than a quorum of the Board, (C) if there are no such Disinterested Directors or, if such Disinterested Directors so direct, by Independent Counsel in a written opinion to the Board, a copy of which shall be delivered to Indemnitee or (D) if so directed by the Board, by the stockholders of the Company; and, if it is so determined that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification, payment to Indemnitee shall be made within ten (10) days after such determination. Indemnitee shall cooperate with the person, persons or entity making such determination with respect to Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification, including providing to such person, persons or entity upon reasonable advance request any documentation or information which is not privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure and which is reasonably available to Indemnitee and reasonably necessary to such determination. Any costs or Expenses (including attorneys’ fees and disbursements) incurred by or on behalf of Indemnitee in so cooperating with the person, persons or entity making such determination shall be borne by the Company (irrespective of the determination as to Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification) and the Company hereby indemnifies and agrees to hold Indemnitee harmless therefrom. The Company promptly will advise Indemnitee in writing with respect to any determination that Indemnitee is or is not entitled to indemnification, including a description of any reason or basis for which indemnification has been denied.

(b) In the event the determination of entitlement to indemnification is to be made by Independent Counsel pursuant to Section 13(a) hereof, the Independent Counsel shall be selected as provided in this Section 13(b). If a Change in Control shall not have occurred, the Independent Counsel shall be selected by the Board, and the Company shall give written notice to Indemnitee advising him of the identity of the Independent Counsel so selected. If a Change in Control shall have occurred, the Independent Counsel shall be selected by Indemnitee (unless Indemnitee shall request that such selection be made by the Board, in which event the preceding sentence shall apply), and Indemnitee shall give written notice to the Company advising it of the identity of the Independent Counsel so selected. In either event, Indemnitee or the Company, as the case may be, may, within ten (10) days after such written notice of selection shall have been given, deliver to the Company or to Indemnitee, as the case may be, a written objection to such selection; provided , however , that such objection may be asserted only on the ground that the Independent Counsel so selected does not meet the requirements of “Independent Counsel” as defined in Section 2 of this Agreement, and the objection shall set forth with particularity the factual basis of such assertion. Absent a proper and timely objection, the person so selected shall act as Independent Counsel. If such written objection is so made and substantiated, the Independent Counsel so selected may not serve as Independent Counsel unless and until such

 

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objection is withdrawn or the Delaware Court has determined that such objection is without merit. If, within twenty (20) days after the later of submission by Indemnitee of a written request for indemnification pursuant to Section 12(a) hereof and the final disposition of the Proceeding, no Independent Counsel shall have been selected and not objected to, either the Company or Indemnitee may petition the Delaware Court for resolution of any objection which shall have been made by the Company or Indemnitee to the other’s selection of Independent Counsel and/or for the appointment as Independent Counsel of a person selected by such court or by such other person as such court shall designate, and the person with respect to whom all objections are so resolved or the person so appointed shall act as Independent Counsel under Section 13(a) hereof. Upon the due commencement of any judicial proceeding or arbitration pursuant to Section 15(a) of this Agreement, Independent Counsel shall be discharged and relieved of any further responsibility in such capacity (subject to the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing).

(c) If the Company disputes a portion of the amounts for which indemnification is requested, the undisputed portion shall be paid and only the disputed portion withheld pending resolution of any such dispute.

Section 14. Presumptions and Effect of Certain Proceedings.

(a) In making a determination with respect to entitlement to indemnification hereunder, the person or persons or entity making such determination shall, to the fullest extent not prohibited by law, presume that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement if Indemnitee has submitted a request for indemnification in accordance with Section 12(a) of this Agreement, and the Company shall, to the fullest extent not prohibited by law, have the burden of proof and the burden of persuasion by clear and convincing evidence to overcome that presumption in connection with the making by any person, persons or entity of any determination contrary to that presumption. Neither the failure of the Company (including by its directors or Independent Counsel) to have made a determination prior to the commencement of any action pursuant to this Agreement that indemnification is proper in the circumstances because Indemnitee has met the applicable standard of conduct, nor an actual determination by the Company (including by its directors or Independent Counsel) that Indemnitee has not met such applicable standard of conduct, shall be a defense to the action or create a presumption that Indemnitee has not met the applicable standard of conduct.

(b) Subject to Section 15(e), if the person, persons or entity empowered or selected under Section 13 of this Agreement to determine whether Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification shall not have made a determination within sixty (60) days after receipt by the Company of the request therefor, the requisite determination of entitlement to indemnification shall, to the fullest extent not prohibited by law, be deemed to have been made and Indemnitee shall be entitled to such indemnification, absent (i) a misstatement by Indemnitee of a material fact, or an omission of a material fact necessary to make Indemnitee’s statement not materially misleading, in connection with the request for indemnification, or (ii) a prohibition of such indemnification under applicable law; provided, however, that such 60-day period may be

 

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extended for a reasonable time, not to exceed an additional thirty (30) days, if the person, persons or entity making the determination with respect to entitlement to indemnification in good faith requires such additional time for the obtaining or evaluating of documentation and/or information relating thereto; and provided, further, that the foregoing provisions of this Section 14(b) shall not apply (i) if the determination of entitlement to indemnification is to be made by the stockholders pursuant to Section 13(a) of this Agreement and if (A) within fifteen (15) days after receipt by the Company of the request for such determination the Board has resolved to submit such determination to the stockholders for their consideration at an annual meeting thereof to be held within seventy-five (75) days after such receipt and such determination is made thereat, or (B) a special meeting of stockholders is called within fifteen (15) days after such receipt for the purpose of making such determination, such meeting is held for such purpose within sixty (60) days after having been so called and such determination is made thereat, or (ii) if the determination of entitlement to indemnification is to be made by Independent Counsel pursuant to Section 12(a) of this Agreement.

(c) The termination of any Proceeding or of any claim, issue or matter therein, by judgment, order, settlement or conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not (except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement) of itself adversely affect the right of Indemnitee to indemnification or create a presumption that Indemnitee did not act in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company or, with respect to any criminal Proceeding, that Indemnitee had reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful.

(d) For purposes of any determination of good faith, Indemnitee shall be deemed to have acted in good faith if Indemnitee’s action is based on the records or books of account of the Enterprise, including financial statements, or on information supplied to Indemnitee by the directors or officers of the Enterprise in the course of their duties, or on the advice of legal counsel for the Enterprise or on information or records given or reports made to the Enterprise by an independent certified public accountant or by an appraiser or other expert selected with the reasonable care by the Enterprise. The provisions of this Section 14(d) shall not be deemed to be exclusive or to limit in any way the other circumstances in which the Indemnitee may be deemed to have met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in this Agreement. Whether or not the foregoing provisions of this Section 14(d) are satisfied, it shall in any event be presumed that Indemnitee has at all times acted in good faith and in a manner reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company. Anyone seeking to overcome this presumption shall have the burden of proof and the burden of persuasion by clear and convincing evidence.

(e) The knowledge and/or actions, or failure to act, of any director, officer, trustee, partner, managing member, fiduciary, agent or employee of the Enterprise shall not be imputed to Indemnitee for purposes of determining the right to indemnification under this Agreement.

 

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Section 15. Remedies of Indemnitee.

(a) Subject to Section 15(e), in the event that (i) a determination is made pursuant to Section 13 of this Agreement that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification under this Agreement, (ii) advancement of Expenses is not timely made pursuant to Section 11 of this Agreement, (iii) no determination of entitlement to indemnification shall have been made pursuant to Section 13(a) of this Agreement within ninety (90) days after receipt by the Company of the request for indemnification, (iv) payment of indemnification is not made pursuant to Section 5, 6, 7 or 8 or the last sentence of Section 13(a) of this Agreement within ten (10) days after receipt by the Company of a written request therefor, (v) payment of indemnification pursuant to Section 3, 4 or 9 of this Agreement is not made within ten (10) days after a determination has been made that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification, or (vi) in the event that the Company or any other person takes or threatens to take any action to declare this Agreement void or unenforceable, or institutes any litigation or other action or Proceeding designed to deny, or to recover from, the Indemnitee the benefits provided or intended to be provided to the Indemnitee hereunder, Indemnitee shall be entitled to an adjudication by a court of his entitlement to such indemnification or advancement of Expenses. Alternatively, Indemnitee, at his option, may seek an award in arbitration to be conducted by a single arbitrator pursuant to the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Indemnitee shall commence such proceeding seeking an adjudication or an award in arbitration within 180 days following the date on which Indemnitee first has the right to commence such proceeding pursuant to this Section 15(a); provided , however , that the foregoing clause shall not apply in respect of a proceeding brought by Indemnitee to enforce his rights under Section 5 of this Agreement. The Company shall not oppose Indemnitee’s right to seek any such adjudication or award in arbitration.

(b) In the event that a determination shall have been made pursuant to Section 13(a) of this Agreement that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification, any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 15 shall be conducted in all respects as a de novo trial, or arbitration, on the merits and Indemnitee shall not be prejudiced by reason of that adverse determination. In any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 15 the Company shall have the burden of proving Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification or advancement of Expenses, as the case may be.

(c) If a determination shall have been made pursuant to Section 13(a) of this Agreement that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification, the Company shall be bound by such determination in any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 15, absent (i) a misstatement by Indemnitee of a material fact, or an omission of a material fact necessary to make Indemnitee’s statement not materially misleading, in connection with the request for indemnification, or (ii) a prohibition of such indemnification under applicable law.

(d) The Company shall, to the fullest extent not prohibited by law, be precluded from asserting in any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 15 that the procedures and presumptions of this Agreement are not valid, binding and

 

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enforceable and shall stipulate in any such court or before any such arbitrator that the Company is bound by all the provisions of this Agreement. It is the intent of the Company that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Indemnitee not be required to incur legal fees or other Expenses associated with the interpretation, enforcement or defense of Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement by litigation or otherwise because the cost and expense thereof would substantially detract from the benefits intended to be extended to the Indemnitee hereunder. The Company shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify Indemnitee against any and all Expenses and, if requested by Indemnitee, shall (within ten (10) days after receipt by the Company of a written request therefor) advance, to the extent not prohibited by law, such Expenses to Indemnitee, which are incurred by or on behalf of Indemnitee in connection with any action brought by Indemnitee for indemnification or advancement of Expenses from the Company under this Agreement or under any directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies maintained by the Company if, in the case of indemnification, Indemnitee is wholly successful on the underlying claims; if Indemnitee is not wholly successful on the underlying claims, then such indemnification shall be only to the extent Indemnitee is successful on such underlying claims or otherwise as permitted by law, whichever is greater.

(e) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, no determination as to entitlement of Indemnitee to indemnification under this Agreement shall be required to be made prior to the final disposition of the Proceeding.

Section 16. Non-exclusivity; Survival of Rights; Insurance; Subrogation.

(a) The rights of indemnification and to receive advancement of Expenses as provided by this Agreement (i) shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which Indemnitee may at any time be entitled under applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation, the By-laws, any agreement, a vote of stockholders or a resolution of directors, or otherwise and (ii) shall be interpreted independently of, and without reference to, any other such rights to which Indemnitee may at any time be entitled. No amendment, alteration or repeal of this Agreement or of any provision hereof shall limit or restrict any right of Indemnitee under this Agreement in respect of any action taken or omitted by such Indemnitee in his Corporate Status prior to such amendment, alteration or repeal. To the extent that a change in Delaware law, whether by legislative act or judicial decision, permits greater indemnification or advancement of Expenses than would be afforded currently under the By-laws, Certificate of Incorporation and this Agreement, it is the intent of the parties hereto that Indemnitee shall enjoy by this Agreement the greater benefits so afforded by such change. No right or remedy herein conferred is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and every other right and remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to every other right and remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or otherwise. The assertion or employment of any right or remedy hereunder, or otherwise, shall not prevent the concurrent assertion or employment of any other right or remedy.

(b) The Company shall maintain an insurance policy or policies providing liability insurance for directors, officers, employees, or agents of the Enterprise and Indemnitee shall be covered by such policy or policies in accordance with its or their terms to the maximum

 

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extent of the coverage available for any such director, officer, employee or agent under such policy or policies. If, at the time of the receipt of a notice of a claim pursuant to the terms hereof, the Company has director and officer liability insurance in effect, the Company shall give prompt notice of such claim or of the commencement of a Proceeding, as the case may be, to the insurers in accordance with the procedures set forth in the respective policies. The Company shall thereafter take all necessary or desirable action to cause such insurers to pay, on behalf of the Indemnitee, all amounts payable as a result of such Proceeding in accordance with the terms of such policies.

(c) The Company hereby acknowledges that Indemnitee has certain rights to indemnification, advancement of expenses and/or insurance provided by the Designating Stockholder and certain of its affiliates (collectively, the “Stockholder Indemnitors”). The Company hereby agrees (i) that it is the Indemnitor of first resort (i.e., its obligations to Indemnitee (which, for the avoidance of doubt, does not include the Stockholder Indemnitors) are primary and any obligation of the Stockholder Indemnitors to advance expenses or to provide indemnification for the same expenses or liabilities incurred by Indemnitee are secondary), (ii) that it shall be required to advance the full amount of expenses incurred by Indemnitee and shall be liable for the full amount of all Expenses, judgments, penalties, fines and amounts paid in settlement to the extent legally permitted and as required by the terms of this Agreement and the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws of the Company (or any other agreement between the Company and Indemnitee), without regard to any rights Indemnitee may have against the Stockholder Indemnitors and (iii) that it irrevocably waives, relinquishes and releases the Stockholder Indemnitors from any and all claims against the Stockholder Indemnitors for contribution, subrogation or any other recovery of any kind in respect of amounts indemnified or advanced pursuant to sub-Sections 16(c)(i) and (ii) above. The Company further agrees that no advancement or payment by the Stockholder Indemnitors on behalf of Indemnitee with respect to any claim for which Indemnitee has sought indemnification from the Company shall affect the foregoing, and the Stockholder Indemnitors shall have a right of contribution and/or be subrogated to the extent of such advancement or payment to all of the rights of recovery of Indemnitee against the Company. The Company and the Designating Stockholder agree that the other Stockholder Indemnitors are express third-party beneficiaries of this Section 16(c).

(d) Except as provided in paragraph (c) above, in the event of any payment under this Agreement, the Company shall be subrogated to the extent of such payment to all of the rights of recovery of Indemnitee, who shall execute all papers required and take all action necessary to secure such rights, including execution of such documents as are necessary to enable the Company to bring suit to enforce such rights.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (c) above, the Company shall not be liable under this Agreement to make any payment of amounts otherwise indemnifiable (or for which advancement is provided hereunder) hereunder if and to the extent that Indemnitee has otherwise actually received such payment under any insurance policy, contract or agreement of or with the Company.

 

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(f) The Company’s obligation to indemnify or advance Expenses hereunder to Indemnitee who is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, trustee, partner, managing member, fiduciary, employee or agent of any other corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise shall be reduced by any amount Indemnitee has actually received as indemnification or advancement of Expenses from such other corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise.

Section 17. Duration of Agreement. This Agreement shall continue until and terminate upon the later of: (a) ten (10) years after the date that Indemnitee shall have ceased to serve as a director of the Company or (b) one (1) year after the final termination of any Proceeding then pending in respect of which Indemnitee is granted rights of indemnification or advancement of Expenses hereunder and of any proceeding commenced (including any appeal thereof) by Indemnitee pursuant to Section 15 of this Agreement relating thereto. The indemnification and advancement of expenses rights provided by or granted pursuant to this Agreement shall be binding upon and be enforceable by the parties hereto, the Designating Stockholder and their respective successors and assigns (including any direct or indirect successor by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company), shall continue as to an Indemnitee who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee or agent of the Company or of any other Enterprise, and shall inure to the benefit of Indemnitee and his or her spouse, assigns, heirs, devisees, executors and administrators and other legal representatives. The Company shall require and shall cause any successor (whether direct or indirect by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company to, by written agreement, expressly assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform if no such succession had taken place.

Section 18. Severability. If any provision or provisions of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever: (a) the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement (including without limitation, each portion of any Section of this Agreement containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that is not itself invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby and shall remain enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law; (b) such provision or provisions shall be deemed reformed to the extent necessary to conform to applicable law and to give the maximum effect to the intent of the parties hereto; and (c) to the fullest extent possible, the provisions of this Agreement (including, without limitation, each portion of any Section of this Agreement containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that is not itself invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall be construed so as to give effect to the intent manifested thereby.

Section 19. Enforcement.

(a) The Company expressly confirms and agrees that it has entered into this Agreement and assumed the obligations imposed on it hereby in order to induce Indemnitee to serve as a director or officer of the Company, and the Company acknowledges that Indemnitee is relying upon this Agreement in serving as a director or officer of the Company.

 

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(b) This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, oral, written and implied, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof; provided, however, that this Agreement is a supplement to and in furtherance of the Certificate of Incorporation, the By-laws, any directors’ and officers’ insurance maintained by the Company and applicable law, and shall not be deemed a substitute therefor, nor to diminish or abrogate any rights of Indemnitee thereunder.

Section 20. Modification and Waiver. No supplement, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by the parties hereto. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provisions of this Agreement nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

Section 21. Notice by Indemnitee. Indemnitee agrees promptly to notify the Company in writing upon being served with any summons, citation, subpoena, complaint, indictment, information or other document relating to any Proceeding or matter which may be subject to indemnification or advancement of Expenses covered hereunder. The failure of Indemnitee to so notify the Company shall not relieve the Company of any obligation which it may have to the Indemnitee under this Agreement or otherwise.

Section 22. Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if (a) delivered by hand and receipted for by the party to whom said notice or other communication shall have been directed, (b) mailed by certified or registered mail with postage prepaid, on the third business day after the date on which it is so mailed, (c) mailed by reputable overnight courier and receipted for by the party to whom said notice or other communication shall have been directed or (d) sent by facsimile transmission, with receipt of oral confirmation that such transmission has been received:

(a) If to Indemnitee, at the address indicated on the signature page of this Agreement, or such other address as Indemnitee shall provide to the Company.

(b) If to the Company to

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Blvd., Suite 500

Burlingame, CA 94010

Attention: General Counsel

Tel: 650-762-7108

or to any other address as may have been furnished to Indemnitee by the Company.

 

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Section 23. Contribution. To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, if the indemnification provided for in this Agreement is unavailable to Indemnitee for any reason whatsoever, the Company, in lieu of indemnifying Indemnitee, shall contribute to the amount incurred by or on behalf of Indemnitee, whether for judgments, fines, penalties, excise taxes, amounts paid or to be paid in settlement and/or for Expenses, in connection with any claim relating to an indemnifiable event under this Agreement, in such proportion as is deemed fair and reasonable in light of all of the circumstances of such Proceeding in order to reflect the relative benefits received by the Company and all officers, directors or employees of the Company, other than Indemnitee, who are jointly liable with Indemnitee (or would be if joined in such action, suit or proceeding), on the one hand, and Indemnitee, on the other hand, from the transaction or events from which such Proceeding arose; provided, however, that the proportion determined on the basis of relative benefit may, to the extent necessary to conform to law, be further adjusted by reference to the relative fault of the Company and all officers, directors or employees of the Company other than Indemnitee who are jointly liable with Indemnitee (or would be if joined in such action, suit or proceeding), on the one hand, and Indemnitee, on the other hand, in connection with the transaction or events that resulted in such Expenses, judgments, fines, penalties, excise taxes or settlement amounts, as well as any other equitable considerations which applicable law may require to be considered. The relative fault of the Company and all officers, directors or employees of the Company, other than Indemnitee, who are jointly liable with Indemnitee (or would be if joined in such action, suit or proceeding), on the one hand, and Indemnitee, on the other hand, shall be determined by reference to, among other things, the degree to which their actions were motivated by intent to gain personal profit or advantage, the degree to which their liability is primary or secondary and the degree to which their conduct is passive or active.

Section 24. Applicable Law and Consent to Jurisdiction. This Agreement and the legal relations among the parties shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. Except with respect to any arbitration commenced by Indemnitee pursuant to Section 14(a) of this Agreement, the Company and Indemnitee hereby irrevocably and unconditionally (i) agree that any action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be brought only in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (the “Delaware Court”), and not in any other state or federal court in the United States of America or any court in any other country, (ii) consent to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Delaware Court for purposes of any action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, (iii) appoint, to the extent such party is not otherwise subject to service of process in the State of Delaware, irrevocably RL&F Service Corp., 920 North King Street, 2 nd Floor, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware 19801 as its agent in the State of Delaware as such party’s agent for acceptance of legal process in connection with any such action or proceeding against such party with the same legal force and validity as if served upon such party personally within the State of Delaware, (iv) waive any objection to the laying of venue of any such action or proceeding in the Delaware Court, and (v) waive, and agree not to plead or to make, any claim that any such action or proceeding brought in the Delaware Court has been brought in an improper or inconvenient forum.

 

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Section 25. Identical Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement. Only one such counterpart signed by the party against whom enforceability is sought needs to be produced to evidence the existence of this Agreement.

Section 26. Third-Party Beneficiaries . The Designating Stockholders and their respective affiliates are express third-party beneficiaries of this Agreement, are entitled to rely upon this Agreement and may specifically enforce the Company’s obligations hereunder (including but not limited to the obligations specified in Section 6 of this Agreement).

Section 27. Miscellaneous. Use of the masculine pronoun shall be deemed to include usage of the feminine pronoun where appropriate. The headings of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not be deemed to constitute part of this Agreement or to affect the construction thereof.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be signed as of the day and year first above written.

 

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.     INDEMNITEE
By:  

 

   

 

Name:       Name:  
Office:       Address:  

 

       

 

       

 

 

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Exhibit 10.46

RECAPITALIZATION AGREEMENT

dated as of                  , 2014

by and among

VIRGIN AMERICA INC. ,

VIRGIN MANAGEMENT LIMITED,

VA HOLDINGS (GUERNSEY) LP,

VX HOLDINGS, L.P.,

VIRGIN HOLDINGS LIMITED,

CYRUS SELECT OPPORTUNITIES MASTER

FUND, LTD.,

CYR FUND, L.P.,

CRESCENT 1, L.P.,

CYRUS OPPORTUNITIES MASTER FUND II, LTD.,

CYRUS AVIATION INVESTOR, LLC,

CYRUS AVIATION PARTNERS III, L.P.,

CYRUS AVIATION PARTNERS IIIA, L.P.,

CYRUS AVIATION PARTNERS IV, L.P.,

CM FINANCE INC,

CCP INVESTMENTS I, L.P., and

CRS FUND, LTD.

CYRUS AVIATION HOLDINGS, LLC, and

VAI MBO INVESTORS LLC


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

                   Page  

1.

    

Definitions

     4   

2.

    

Retained Proceeds

     10   

3.

    

Treatment of Notes

     10   
     3.1     

Cash Repayment of Repayment Notes

     10   
     3.2     

Exchange of Premium Notes for Common Stock

     11   
     3.3     

Exchange of Exchange Notes for the Virgin Group Post-IPO Note

     12   
     3.4     

Exchange of Remaining Notes for Shares of Common Stock or Post-IPO Penny Warrants

     12   

4.

    

Treatment of Warrants

     13   
     4.1     

Exchange of Exchange Warrants for Shares of Common Stock or Post-IPO Penny Warrants

     13   
     4.2     

Cancellation of Cancellation Warrants

     13   

5.

    

Treatment of Capital Stock

     13   
     5.1     

Exchange of Preferred Stock for Shares of Common Stock or Post-IPO Penny Warrants

     13   
     5.2     

Automatic Conversion of Pre-IPO Common Stock

     13   

6.

    

Allocation

     14   

7.

    

Compliance with Federal Aviation Laws

     14   

8.

    

Underwriters’ Overallotment in Initial Public Offering

     15   

9.

    

Cooperation

     15   
     9.1     

Amendments to Certificate of Incorporation

     15   
     9.2     

Reimbursement Agreement

     15   
     9.3     

Registration Rights Agreement

     16   
     9.4     

Amended and Restated Virgin License

     16   
     9.5     

Cyrus Recapitalization

     16   
     9.6     

No Transfer of Securities

     16   
     9.7     

Conflicts with Pre-IPO Transaction Documents

     16   
     9.8     

Termination of Security Agreements and Intercreditor Agreement

     16   
     9.9     

HSR Matters

     16   
     9.10     

DOT Matters

     16   
     9.11     

Voting and Cooperation

     17   

10.

    

Representations and Warranties of the Company

     17   
     10.1     

Organization; Powers

     17   
     10.2     

Authorization; Enforceability

     17   
     10.3     

Consents and Approvals; No Conflicts

     17   

11.

    

Representations and Warranties of the Equityholders

     17   
     11.1     

Authorization; Enforceability

     17   
     11.2     

Compliance with Governmental Requirements and Other Instruments

     18   
     11.3     

Acquisition for the Account of Each Equityholder

     18   
     11.4     

Common Stock Not Registered

     18   
     11.5     

Additional Acknowledgements

     18   
     11.6     

Accredited Investor

     19   
     11.7     

Economic Risk

     19   
     11.8     

Rule 144

     19   
     11.9     

Ownership of Securities

     19   

 

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12.

    

Miscellaneous

     19   
     12.1     

Waivers and Amendments

     19   
     12.2     

Notices

     19   
     12.3     

Governing Law

     20   
     12.4     

Waiver of Jury Trial, Punitive Damages, Etc.

     20   
     12.5     

Entire Agreement

     20   
     12.6     

Assignment; Successors and Assigns

     21   
     12.7     

Counterparts

     21   
     12.8     

Severability

     21   
     12.9     

Specific Performance

     21   
     12.10     

Further Assurances

     21   
     12.11     

Restrictive Legends

     22   
     12.12     

Withholding

     22   
     12.13     

Effectiveness

     22   
     12.14     

Interpretation

     22   

Schedules and Exhibits

 

Schedule A      ONPA Notes
Schedule B      ANPA Notes
Schedule C      TNPA Notes
Schedule D      Fourth NPA Notes
Schedule E      Fifth NPA Notes
Schedule F      Related-Party Pre-IPO Warrants
Exhibit A      Form of Virgin Group Post-IPO NPA
Exhibit B      Form of Reimbursement Agreement
Exhibit C      Form of Registration Rights Agreement
Exhibit D      Form of Amended and Restated Virgin License

 

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Exhibit 10.46

RECAPITALIZATION AGREEMENT

THIS RECAPITALIZATION AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”) is dated as of                  , 2014, and is being entered into by and among Virgin America Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”); Virgin Management Limited, a limited liability company organized under the laws of England and Wales (“ VML ”); VX Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“ VXH ”); VA Holdings (Guernsey) LP, a Guernsey limited partnership (“ VAHG ”); Virgin Holdings Limited, a limited liability company organized under the laws of England and Wales (“ VHL ” and together with VXH, VML and VXH, the “ Virgin Group ”); Cyrus Select Opportunities Master Fund, Ltd., a limited company based in the Cayman Islands (“ CSOM ”); CYR Fund, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“ CYR ”); Crescent 1, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“ Crescent ”); Cyrus Opportunities Master Fund II, Ltd., a limited company based in the Cayman Islands (“ COM ”); Cyrus Aviation Investor, LLC (“ Investor LLC ”); Cyrus Aviation Partners III, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership. (“ CAP III ”); Cyrus Aviation Partners IIIA, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“ CAP IIIA ”); Cyrus Aviation Partners IV, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“ CAP IV ”); CCP Investments I, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“ CCP ”); CM Finance Inc, a Maryland corporation (“ CMF ”); CRS Fund, Ltd., a limited company based in the Cayman Islands (“ CRS ,” and collectively with CSOM, CYR, Crescent, COM, Investor LLC, CAP III, CAP IIIA, CAP IV, CCP and CMF, the “ Cyrus Parties ”); Cyrus Aviation Holdings, LLC (“ Cyrus Holdings ”); and VAI MBO Investors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ MBO ”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS , the Company, VML and VAHG are parties to that certain Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2008, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 6, 2008, as amended and restated as of November 3, 2008, as further amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Original Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 12, 2010, as further amended and restated as of December 9, 2011, and as further amended by that certain Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated Note Purchase Agreement, dated May 10, 2013 (the “ Original NPA ”) pursuant to which the Company issued certain notes, which notes are currently held by the Equityholders reflected on Schedule A hereto (the “ ONPA Notes ”).

WHEREAS , the Company, VML, VAHG, COM, CRS, Crescent and CSOM are party to that certain Additional Note Purchase Agreement, dated November 3, 2008, as amended and restated as of January 12, 2010, and as amended to date, as further amended and restated as of December 9, 2011, and as further amended by that certain Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated Additional Note Purchase Agreement, dated May 10, 2013 (the “ Additional NPA ”) pursuant to which the Company issued certain notes, which notes are currently held by the Equityholders reflected on Schedule B hereto (the “ ANPA Notes ”).

WHEREAS , the Company, VML, VAHG, COM, CRS, Crescent and CSOM are party to that certain Third Note Purchase Agreement, dated January 12, 2010, as amended and restated as of December 9, 2011, and as further amended by that certain Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Third Note Purchase Agreement, dated May 10, 2013 (the “ Third NPA ”) pursuant to which the Company issued certain notes, which notes are currently held by the Equityholders reflected on Schedule C hereto (the “ TNPA Notes ”).


WHEREAS , the Company, VML, COM, CYR, Crescent, CSOM and CAP III are party to that certain Fourth Note Purchase Agreement, dated December 9, 2011, as amended by that certain Amendment No. 1 to the Fourth Note Purchase Agreement, dated May 10, 2013 (the “ Fourth NPA ”) pursuant to which the Company issued certain notes, which notes are currently held by the Equityholders reflected on Schedule D hereto (the “ Fourth NPA Notes ”).

WHEREAS , on May 10, 2013, VML transferred all of the Fourth NPA Notes owned by it to CAP IIIA, CMF, COM and CCP.

WHEREAS , the Company, VML, COM, CAP IV and CMF are party to that certain Fifth Note Purchase Agreement, dated May 10, 2013 (the “ Fifth NPA ,” and collectively with the ONPA, the ANPA, the TNPA and the Fourth NPA, the “ Note Purchase Agreements ”) pursuant to which the Company issued certain notes, which notes are currently held by the Equityholders reflected on Schedule E hereto (the “ Fifth NPA Notes ”).

WHEREAS , the obligations of the Company under each of the Note Purchase Agreements are secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company pursuant to the terms of certain security agreements (collectively, the “ Security Agreements ”).

WHEREAS , the Company, VML, VAHG, COM, CYR, Crescent, CSOM, CAP III, CRS, CAP IV and CMF are party to that certain Intercreditor Agreement, dated December 9, 2011, as amended and restated as of May 10, 2013 (the “ Intercreditor Agreement ”), which details the relative rights of the various parties under the Note Purchase Agreements and the Security Agreements with respect to the ONPA Notes, the ANPA Notes, the TNPA Notes, the Fourth NPA Notes and the Fifth NPA Notes (collectively, the “ Notes ”).

WHEREAS , in connection with the Note Purchase Agreements and certain other transactions, the Company issued certain warrants to purchase shares of Capital Stock (as defined below) of the Company, which are currently held (i) by the Virgin Group in the amounts and at the exercise prices set forth on Schedule F hereto (the “ Virgin Group Pre-IPO Warrants ”); (ii) by the Cyrus Parties in the amounts and at the exercise prices set forth on Schedule F hereto (the “ Cyrus Party Pre-IPO Warrants ”); and (iii) by MBO in the amounts and at the exercise prices set forth on Schedule F hereto (the “ MBO Pre-IPO Warrants ,” and collectively with the Virgin Group Pre-IPO Warrants and the Cyrus Party Pre-IPO Warrants, the “ Related-Party Pre-IPO Warrants ”).

WHEREAS , the Company previously has issued to certain individuals not party to this Agreement certain other warrants to purchase shares of Capital Stock of the Company (the “ Third-Party Pre-IPO Warrants ”), which shall expire if unexercised upon the consummation of the Initial Public Offering (as defined below).

WHEREAS , immediately prior to the VAI Distributions (as defined below), (i) VAI Partners LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ VAI ”), held an aggregate of 1,874,474 shares of Class A Common Stock, 220,000 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock and 8,377,895 shares of Preferred Stock (collectively, the “ VAI Securities ”) and (ii) VAI Management, LLC (“ VAI Manager ”) held certain Related-Party Pre-IPO Warrants.

 

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WHEREAS , prior to the Recapitalization (as defined below), (i) VAI distributed all of the VAI Securities to Investor LLC, VX Employee Holdings, LLC, MBO and VAI Manager, and (ii) VAI Manager distributed all of the Related-Party Pre-IPO Warrants held by it and all of the VAI Securities that it received from VAI to Investor LLC and MBO (the “ VAI Distributions ”).

WHEREAS, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Note Purchase Agreements, the Security Agreements, the Intercreditor Agreement or the Related-Party Pre-IPO Warrants (collectively, the “ Pre-IPO Transaction Documents ”), in connection with and in order to facilitate the consummation by the Company of the sale of shares of its Capital Stock made effective pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “ Securities Act ”) pursuant to a firm underwritten public offering registered on a registration statement on Form S-1 (or any successor thereto) (the “ Initial Public Offering ”), and subject to any filings required by the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the “ HSR Act ”), and the related expiration or early termination of any required waiting period thereunder, the parties hereto wish to provide for the following (collectively, the “ Recapitalization ”): (i) the Company shall retain the Retained Proceeds (as defined below) for purposes of liquidity; (ii) Restricted Cash Amount (as defined below) and an amount of Net Proceeds (as defined below) from the Initial Public Offering equal to the Recapitalization Proceeds (as defined below) shall be used by the Company to repay accrued and unpaid (by way of PIK or otherwise) interest on and the aggregate principal amount of the Repayment Notes (as defined below); (iii) accrued and unpaid (by way of PIK or otherwise) interest on and the aggregate principal amount of all Premium Notes (as defined below) shall be exchanged for either shares of Common Stock at a price per share equal to the Premium Conversion Price (as defined below); (iv) the Exchange Notes (as defined below) shall be exchanged for the Virgin Group Post-IPO Note (as defined below); (v) accrued and unpaid (by way of PIK or otherwise) interest on and the aggregate principal amount of the Remaining Notes (as defined below) shall be exchanged for either shares of Common Stock at a price per share equal to the Offering Price (as defined below) or certain Post-IPO Penny Warrants (as defined below) as provided for herein; (vi) each Exchange Warrant (as defined below) shall be exchanged for either shares of Common Stock at a price per share equal to the Offering Price or Post-IPO Penny Warrants as provided for herein; (vii) each Cancellation Warrant (as defined below) shall be cancelled in full; (viii) all outstanding shares of Preferred Stock (as defined below) shall be exchanged for either shares of Common Stock at a price per share equal to the Offering Price or Post-IPO Penny Warrants as provided for herein; (ix) all outstanding shares of Non-Class-A Common Stock held by parties to this Agreement shall be automatically converted into shares of Common Stock in accordance with the rights and privileges of such shares; and (x) each outstanding share of Class A Common Stock held by parties to this Agreement shall be exchanged for one (1) share of Common Stock.

WHEREAS, immediately following the transactions contemplated by Sections 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4 and 5 below and on the date of the Pricing (as defined below), each of the Cyrus Parties, other than CMF, will effect a transaction by which the securities of the Company will be held by Cyrus Holdings, with the effect that no securities held by Cyrus Holdings will constitute Alien-Owned Shares (the “ Cyrus Recapitalization ”).

 

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WHEREAS, immediately following the transactions contemplated by Sections 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4 and 5 below and prior to the consummation of the Initial Public Offering, the Company will file an amendment to its amended and restated certificate of incorporation (the “ Pre-IPO Charter Amendment ”) to effect a reverse stock split whereby each             (the “ Reverse Split Amount ”) outstanding shares of Common Stock shall automatically be combined and converted into one share of Common Stock and will pay in cash the fair value of each fractional share resulting from the Reverse Split.

WHEREAS , in connection with and in order to facilitate the Initial Public Offering, and in order to give effect to the Recapitalization, the Company and each Equityholder hereby enter into this Agreement on the date hereof, which shall be the date on which the Board of Directors of the Company or any pricing committee thereof sets the price per share of the Company’s Common Stock for the Initial Public Offering (the “ Pricing ”).

AGREEMENT

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, representations, warranties, covenants, conditions and agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound by the terms hereof, hereby as follows:

1. Definitions . As used in this Agreement, each capitalized term has the meaning ascribed to it in this Section 1 :

Additional NPA ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the recitals hereto.

Agreement ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto, as amended from time to time.

Alien-Owned ” shall mean owned of record or owned beneficially, or otherwise controlled, by any Person or Persons who is/are not United States Citizens.

Amended and Restated Virgin License ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 9.2 .

ANPA Notes ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the recitals hereto.

Business Day ” shall mean any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in New York, New York or London, England are authorized or required by law to remain closed.

Business ” shall mean the business of the Company as currently conducted.

CAP III ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

CAP IIIA ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

 

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CAP IV ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

Cancellation Warrants ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 4.2 .

Capital Stock ” shall mean the any capital stock of the Company.

CCP ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

Class A Common Stock ” shall mean the Company’s Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding prior to the Pricing.

CMF ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

COM ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

Common Stock ” shall mean, following the Pricing, the Non-Voting Common Stock and Voting Common Stock of the Company, or any successor shares into which such Common Stock is exchanged or reclassified.

Company ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

Crescent ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

CRS ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

CSOM ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

CYR ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

Cyrus Holdings ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto;

Cyrus Parties ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

Cyrus Party Pre-IPO Warrants ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

Cyrus Recapitalization ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

DOT ” shall mean the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Employee LLC Proceeds ” shall mean cash proceeds from the Initial Public Offering received by VX Employee Holdings, LLC, net of all underwriter commissions, which proceeds will be remitted to the Company for distribution to certain of the Company’s employees.

 

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Equityholders ” shall mean each of the Cyrus Parties, Cyrus Holdings, each party in the Virgin Group and MBO.

Exchange Notes ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.3(a) .

Exchange Warrants ” shall mean all Class A Warrants, Class C-2 Warrants, Class C-4 Warrants, Class C-11 Warrants, Class C-12 Warrants, Class C-14 Warrants and Class C-15 Warrants of the Company outstanding as of the Pricing, as reflected on Schedule F .

Federal Aviation Laws ” shall mean the federal aviation laws codified in title 49 of the United States Code.

Fifth NPA ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the recitals hereto.

Fifth NPA Notes ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the recitals hereto.

Fourth NPA ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the recitals hereto.

Fourth NPA Notes ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the recitals hereto.

Governmental Authority ” shall mean the government of the United States of America, any other nation or any political subdivision thereof, whether state or local, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government.

Governmental Requirement ” shall mean any law, statute, code, ordinance, order, determination, rule, regulation, judgment, decree, injunction, franchise, permit, certificate, license, authorization or other directive or requirement (whether or not having the force of law), including, without limitation, environmental laws, energy regulations and occupational, safety and health standards or controls, of any Governmental Authority.

Holdback Letter of Credit ” shall mean any standby letter of credit issued by Barclays Bank plc or one of its affiliates at the request of Virgin Group, and upon the terms and conditions agreed upon between the Company, Virgin Group and any LC Beneficiary, to be issued in favor of any LC Beneficiary for the purpose of satisfying the Company’s cash holdback requirements for the Company’s air traffic liability set forth in agreements between the Company and such LC Beneficiary.

HSR Act ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the recitals hereto.

Initial Public Offering ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the recitals hereto.

Intercreditor Agreement ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the recitals hereto.

 

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Investor LLC ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto;

LC Beneficiary ” shall mean each of U.S. Bank, National Association and America Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.

LC Transaction ” shall mean the establishment of one or more Holdback Letters of Credit for the purpose of enabling the LC Beneficiaries to release an amount of cash equal to the Restricted Cash Amount from the holdback restrictions under the Company’s agreements with such LC Beneficiaries.

Lessor Obligations ” shall mean an amount equal to $        , which represents certain obligations owed by the Company to certain of its aircraft lessors in connection with previously negotiated reductions in aircraft rent expense.

Lien ” shall mean, with respect to any asset, (a) any mortgage, deed of trust, lien, pledge, hypothecation, security agreement, encumbrance, charge, option or security interest in, on or of such asset and (b) the interest of a vendor or a lessor under any conditional sale agreement, capital lease or title retention agreement (or any financing lease having substantially the same economic effect as any of the foregoing) relating to such asset.

Material Adverse Effect ” shall mean any event, change or development, or combination of events, changes or developments, individually or in the aggregate, that has or would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Business, results of operations, assets, liabilities, operations, property, prospects or financial condition of the Company.

MBO ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

MBO Pre-IPO Warrants ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

Net Proceeds ” shall mean cash proceeds from the Initial Public Offering received by the Company, net of, all underwriter commissions and estimated transaction expenses to be borne by Company. For the avoidance of any doubt, Net Proceeds shall not include any Employee LLC Proceeds.

Non-Class-A Common Stock ” shall mean (a) the Company’s Class A-1 Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; (b) the Company’s Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; (c) the Company’s Class C Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; (d) the Company’s Class D Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; (e) the Company’s Class F Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; and (f) the Company’s Class G Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, in each case, outstanding prior to the Pricing.

Non-Voting Common Stock ” shall mean, following the Pricing, the non-voting common stock of the Company, par value $0.01 per share, or any successor shares into which such Common Stock is exchanged or reclassified.

Note Purchase Agreements ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the recitals hereto.

 

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Notes ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the recitals hereto.

Offering Price ” shall mean a price per share equal to the public offering price per share in the Initial Public Offering divided by the Reverse Split Amount.

ONPA Notes ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the recitals hereto.

Original NPA ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the recitals hereto.

Overallotment Shares ” shall mean have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 8 .

Person ” shall mean any natural person, corporation, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, association, company, partnership, Governmental Authority or other entity.

Post-IPO Penny Warrants ” shall mean warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.01 per share with a term equal to thirty (30) years from the date of the Pricing.

Pricing ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the recitals hereto.

Pre-IPO Charter Amendment ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the recitals hereto.

Pre-IPO Common Stock ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 5.2 .

Preferred Stock ” shall mean the Company’s Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding prior to the Pricing.

Preferred Stock Value ” shall mean the product of (i) the total number of outstanding shares of Preferred Stock and (ii) the Offering Price.

Premium Conversion Price ” shall mean a price per share equal to the Offering Price divided by 1.17.

Premium Notes ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.2(a) .

Recapitalization ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

Recapitalization Proceeds ” shall mean have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.1(a) .

Reimbursement Agreement ” shall mean have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 9.2 .

Related-Party Pre-IPO Warrants ” shall mean the Virgin Group Pre-IPO Warrants, the Cyrus Party Pre-IPO Warrants and the MBO Pre-IPO Warrants.

 

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Remaining Notes ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.4(a) .

Repayment Notes ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.1(a) .

Requisite Equityholders ” shall mean each of VXH and Cyrus Holdings.

Restricted Cash Amount ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.1(a) .

Retained Proceeds ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 2 .

Reverse Split Amount ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

Securities Act ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the recitals hereto.

Security Agreements ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the recitals hereto.

Third-Party Pre-IPO Warrants ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

Third NPA ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the recitals hereto.

TNPA Notes ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the recitals hereto.

UCC ” means the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in the States of New York and Florida, as from time to time amended.

United States Citizen ” shall mean a “citizen of the United States,” as defined in 49 U.S.C. Section 40102(a)(15), as in effect on the date in question, or any successor statute or regulation, as interpreted by the DOT in applicable precedent.

VAHG ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

VAI Manager ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

VHL ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

Virgin Group ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

Virgin Group Post-IPO Note ” shall mean the new note to be issued by the Company pursuant to the Virgin Group Post-IPO NPA, in the form attached as Exhibit A to the Virgin Group Post-IPO NPA.

 

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Virgin Group Post-IPO NPA ” shall mean the Note Purchase Agreement to be entered into between the Company and VML in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A .

Virgin Group Pre-IPO Warrants ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

VML ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

Voting Common Stock ” shall mean, following the Pricing, the voting common stock of the Company, par value $0.01 per share, or any successor shares into which such Common Stock is exchanged or reclassified.

VXH ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the preamble hereto.

Warrant Value ” shall mean, (a) with respect to any Exchange Warrant other than Class C-11 Warrants and Class C-12 Warrants, the product of (i) the difference of the Offering Price minus the exercise price per Exchange Warrant Share of such Exchange Warrant, as adjusted for any stock-splits or recapitalizations pursuant to the terms thereof, multiplied by (ii) the number of Exchange Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of such Exchange Warrant and (b) with respect to any Class C-11 Warrants or Class C-12 Warrants, the product of (i) the difference of the Offering Price minus $2.50, as adjusted for any stock-splits or recapitalizations pursuant to the terms thereof, multiplied by (ii) the number of Exchange Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of such Class C-11 Warrants or Class C-12 Warrants.

2. Retained Proceeds . Notwithstanding any terms of this Agreement to the contrary, of the Net Proceeds, the Company shall retain (i) the amount required, as determined by the Board of Directors of the Company immediately prior to the consummation of the Recapitalization, such that the Company’s cash and cash equivalents immediately following the Initial Public Offering equal approximately twenty-seven percent (27%) of the Company’s total revenue for the preceding twelve months and (ii) an amount equal to the Lessor Obligations, which shall be in addition to the amounts described in clause (i) (together, the “ Retained Proceeds ”).

3. Treatment of Notes .

3.1 Cash Repayment of Repayment Notes .

(a) The Company shall use the sum of (x) $100,000,000 (the “ Restricted Cash Amount ”) and (y) the balance of the Net Proceeds after deducting the Retained Proceeds (the “ Recapitalization Proceeds ”) to pay the holders of the following Notes (the “ Repayment Notes ”), as follows:

(i) At or prior to the closing of the Initial Public Offering, the Restricted Cash Amount shall be used to repay the accrued and unpaid (by way of PIK or otherwise) interest and then outstanding principal amounts on certain of the ONPA Notes, ANPA Notes and/or TNPA Notes held by the Virgin Group and identified by the Virgin Group to the Company in writing no later than two business days prior to the Pricing;

 

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(ii) Immediately upon the closing of the Initial Public Offering, fifty percent (50%) of the Recapitalization Proceeds shall be used to repay the accrued and unpaid (by way of PIK or otherwise) interest and then outstanding principal amounts on the Fourth NPA Notes held by the Cyrus Parties on a pro rata basis determined by the principal amount of the Fourth NPA Notes held by each such entity;

(iii) Immediately upon the closing of the Initial Public Offering, fifty percent (50%) of the Recapitalization Proceeds, or such lesser amount as may be required to repay the accrued and unpaid (by way of PIK or otherwise) interest and then outstanding principal amounts on the Fifth NPA Notes held by the Virgin Group, shall be used to repay the accrued and unpaid (by way of PIK or otherwise) interest and then outstanding principal amounts on the Fifth NPA Notes held by the Virgin Group on a pro rata basis determined by the principal amount of the Fifth NPA Notes held by each such entity;

(iv) Immediately upon the closing of the Initial Public Offering, any remaining Recapitalization Proceeds after giving effect to Sections 3.1(a)(ii)-(iii)  above, shall be used to repay accrued and unpaid (by way of PIK or otherwise) interest and principal amounts on certain of the ONPA Notes, ANPA Notes and/or TNPA Notes held by the Virgin Group and identified by the Virgin Group to the Company in writing no later than two business days prior to the Pricing.

(b) Each holder of a Repayment Note expressly consents to the repayment of the Repayment Notes as set forth in this Section 3.1 .

3.2 Exchange of Premium Notes for Common Stock .

(a) Substantially contemporaneously with the Pricing, any accrued and unpaid (by way of PIK or otherwise) interest and then outstanding principal amounts of any Fourth NPA Notes and Fifth NPA Notes other than the Repayment Notes (the “ Premium Notes ”) shall be automatically exchanged and, effective upon such exchange, cancelled, and each holder of a Premium Note forgives and extinguishes all indebtedness represented by such Premium Note, including any accrued and unpaid (by way of PIK or otherwise) interest thereon, and waives receipt of all amounts due and owing on the Premium Note, in exchange for a number of shares of Voting Common Stock (rounded down to the nearest whole share) equal to the quotient of (i) all accrued and unpaid (by way of PIK or otherwise) interest and then outstanding principal amounts of the Premium Notes held by a particular holder of Premium Notes divided by (ii) Premium Conversion Price.

(b) Each holder of a Premium Note exchanged pursuant to this Section 3.2 agrees to the cancellation and termination of all rights relating to the Premium Note upon the exchange of the Premium Note, whether or not the Premium Note has been surrendered. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each holder of a Premium Note agrees to surrender, at or before the Pricing, such Premium Note to the Company for exchange and cancellation in connection herewith or to execute and deliver to the Company an affidavit of loss and indemnity reasonably satisfactory to the Company.

 

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3.3 Exchange of Exchange Notes for the Virgin Group Post-IPO Note .

(a) Substantially contemporaneously with the Pricing an outstanding principal amount of up to $50,000,000 of the TNPA Notes held by the VML and not paid pursuant to Section 3.1 (the “ Exchange Notes ”), shall be exchanged for the Virgin Group Post-IPO Note of identical principal amount.

(b) Each holder of an Exchange Note exchanged pursuant to this Section 3.3 agrees to the cancellation and termination of all rights relating to the Exchange Note upon the exchange of the Exchange Note, whether or not the Exchange Note has been surrendered. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each holder of an Exchange Note agrees to surrender, at or before the Pricing, such Exchange Note to the Company for exchange and cancellation in connection herewith or to execute and deliver to the Company an affidavit of loss and indemnity reasonably satisfactory to the Company.

3.4 Exchange of Remaining Notes for Shares of Common Stock or Post-IPO Penny Warrants .

(a) Substantially contemporaneously with the Pricing, any accrued and unpaid (by way of PIK or otherwise) interest and then outstanding principal amounts of all Notes other than the Repayment Notes, the Premium Notes and the Exchange Notes (collectively, the “ Remaining Notes ”) shall be automatically exchanged and, effective upon such exchange, cancelled, and each holder of a Remaining Note forgives and extinguishes all indebtedness represented by such Remaining Note, including any accrued and unpaid (by way of PIK or otherwise) interest thereon, and waives receipt of all amounts due and owing on the Remaining Note, in exchange for either (X) a number of shares of Voting Common Stock or Non-Voting Common Stock (each rounded down to the nearest whole share) equal to the quotient of (i) any accrued and unpaid (by way of PIK or otherwise) interest and then outstanding principal amounts of the Remaining Notes held by a particular holder of Remaining Notes divided by (ii) the Offering Price or (Y) Post-IPO Penny Warrants exercisable for that number of shares of Common Stock (rounded down to the nearest whole share) equal to the quotient of (i) any accrued and unpaid (by way of PIK or otherwise) interest and then outstanding principal amounts of the Remaining Notes held by a particular holder of Remaining Notes divided by (ii) the difference of the Offering Price minus $0.01, or a combination thereof, in each case as further detailed in Section 7.

(b) Each holder of a Remaining Note exchanged pursuant to this Section 3.4 agrees to the cancellation and termination of all rights relating to the Remaining Note upon the exchange of the Remaining Note, whether or not the Remaining Note has been surrendered. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each holder of a Remaining Note agrees to surrender, at or before the Pricing, such Remaining Note to the Company for exchange and cancellation in connection herewith or to execute and deliver to the Company an affidavit of loss and indemnity reasonably satisfactory to the Company.

 

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4. Treatment of Warrants .

4.1 Exchange of Exchange Warrants for Shares of Common Stock or Post-IPO Penny Warrants . Substantially contemporaneously with the Pricing, each Exchange Warrant shall be automatically cancelled and exchanged for either (X) a number of shares of Voting Common Stock or Non-Voting Common Stock (each rounded down to the nearest whole share) equal to the quotient of (i) the Warrant Value of such Exchange Warrant divided by (ii) the Offering Price or (Y) Post-IPO Penny Warrants exercisable for that number of shares of Common Stock (rounded down to the nearest whole share) equal to the quotient of (i) the Warrant Value divided by (ii) the difference of the Offering Price minus $0.01, or a combination thereof, in each case as further detailed in Section 7 . Each Equityholder that holds an Exchange Warrant as of the Pricing agrees to surrender, at or before the Pricing, such Exchange Warrant to the Company for exchange and cancellation in connection herewith or to execute and deliver to the Company an affidavit of loss and indemnity reasonably satisfactory to the Company.

4.2 Cancellation of Cancellation Warrants . Substantially contemporaneously with the Pricing, each Related-Party Pre-IPO Warrant other than the Exchange Warrants (collectively, the “ Cancellation Warrants ”) shall be automatically cancelled in full. Each Equityholder that holds a Cancellation Warrant as of the Pricing agrees to surrender, at or before the Pricing, such Cancellation Warrant to the Company for cancellation in connection herewith or to execute and deliver to the Company an affidavit of loss and indemnity reasonably satisfactory to the Company.

5. Treatment of Capital Stock .

5.1 Exchange of Preferred Stock for Shares of Common Stock or Post-IPO Penny Warrants . Substantially contemporaneously with the Pricing, the total number of outstanding shares of Preferred Stock held by each Equityholder shall be automatically cancelled and exchanged for either (X) an equivalent number of shares of Voting Common Stock or Non-Voting Common Stock or (Y) Post-IPO Penny Warrants exercisable for that number of shares of Common Stock (rounded down to the nearest whole share) equal to the quotient of (i) the Preferred Stock Value divided by (ii) the difference of the Offering Price minus $0.01, or a combination thereof, in each case as further detailed in Section 7 . Each Equityholder that holds shares of Preferred Stock as of the Pricing agrees to surrender, at or before the Pricing, the original stock certificates representing such shares or to execute and deliver to the Company an affidavit of loss and indemnity reasonably satisfactory to the Company.

5.2 Automatic Conversion of Pre-IPO Common Stock . Substantially contemporaneously with the Pricing, (a) all outstanding shares of Non-Class-A Common Stock held by any Equityholder shall be automatically converted (without any further action by the holders thereof) into shares of Common Stock in accordance with the rights and privileges of such shares and (b) each outstanding share of Class A Common Stock held by any Equityholder shall be automatically cancelled and exchanged for one (1) shares of Common Stock. Each Equityholder that holds shares of Non-Class-A Common Stock or Class A Common Stock (collectively, the “ Pre-IPO Common Stock ”) as of the Pricing agrees to surrender, at or before the Pricing, the original stock certificates representing such shares or to execute and deliver to the Company an affidavit of loss and indemnity reasonably satisfactory to the Company.

 

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6. Allocation . For the avoidance of doubt, no later than two days prior to the Pricing, the Company will deliver to the Equityholders in electronic format a model for the calculation of all securities issuable and payments to be made pursuant to the terms of this Agreement in relation to the Notes, the Related-Party Pre-IPO Warrants, the Preferred Stock and the Pre-IPO Common Stock, after giving effect to the provisions of Section 7 , and the parties hereto shall take all reasonable steps necessary to ensure that such model reflects the provisions of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing and provided that the Company remains at all times a United States Citizen under the Federal Aviation Laws, upon written instruction delivered to the Company prior to the Pricing:

(a) the Virgin Group shall have the right to specify among the Virgin Group entities the allocation of (i) the amount of the Restricted Cash Amount and the Recapitalization Proceeds payable to the Virgin Group pursuant to Section 3.1; (ii) the shares of Voting Common Stock or Non-Voting Common Stock or Post-IPO Penny Warrants issuable to the Virgin Group pursuant to Section 3.2 , Section 3.4 , Section 4.1 and Section 5.1 , subject to the terms of Section 7; and (iii) the amount of the Exchange Notes to be exchanged and the Virgin Group Post-IPO Note to be issued to the Virgin Group pursuant to Section 3.3; and

(b) the Cyrus Parties shall have the right to specify among the such entities the allocation of (i) the amount of the Restricted Cash Amount and the Recapitalization Proceeds payable to the Cyrus Parties pursuant to Section 3.1; and (ii) the shares of Voting Common Stock, Non-Voting Common Stock or Post-IPO Penny Warrants issuable to the Cyrus Parties pursuant to Section 3.2 , Section 3.4 , Section 4.1 and Section 5.1 , subject to the terms of Section 7 .

7. Compliance with Federal Aviation Laws .

(a) So that the Company can ensure that it remains at all times a United States Citizen under the Federal Aviation Laws, wherever Section 3.2 , Section 3.4 , Section 4.1 and Section 5.1 of this Agreement provide for the issuance of either Voting Common Stock, Non-Voting Common Stock or Post-IPO Penny Warrants, or a combination thereof, the securities so provided for shall be issued in the following manner:

(i) To the extent such securities when issued would not constitute Alien-Owned shares, such securities shall be issued as shares of Voting Common Stock;

(ii) To the extent that (i) shares of Voting Common Stock when issued would constitute Alien-Owned shares; and (ii) the issuance of such Voting Common Stock would not cause the aggregate amount of all outstanding Alien-Owned voting stock of the Company to represent more than nineteen percent (19%) of the total outstanding voting stock of the Company, such securities shall be issued as shares of Voting Common Stock;

(iii) To the extent that (i) shares of Voting Common Stock when issued would constitute Alien-Owned shares; (ii) the issuance of Voting Common Stock would cause the aggregate amount of all outstanding Alien-Owned voting stock of the Company to represent more than nineteen percent (19%) of the total outstanding voting stock of the

 

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Company; and (iii) the issuance of Non-Voting Common Stock would not cause the aggregate amount of all outstanding Alien-Owned stock of the Company to represent more than forty-four percent (44%) of the total outstanding stock of the Company, such securities shall be issued as shares of Non-Voting Common Stock; and

(iv) To the extent that (i) shares of Voting Common Stock when issued would constitute Alien-Owned shares; (ii) the issuance of Voting Common Stock would cause the aggregate amount of all outstanding Alien-Owned voting stock of the Company to represent more than nineteen percent (19%) of the total outstanding voting stock of the Company; and (iii) the issuance of Non-Voting Common Stock would cause the aggregate amount of all outstanding Alien-Owned stock of the Company to represent more than forty-four percent (44%) of the total outstanding stock of the Company, such securities shall be issued as Post-IPO Penny Warrants.

(b) Following the Initial Public Offering, the rights of the Voting Common Stock and Non-Voting Common Stock shall be set forth in the Company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation and bylaws, each as in effect immediately following the closing of the Initial Public Offering and as amended from time to time. Pursuant to such governing documents, the Company shall have the power to, and shall, convert any shares of Voting Common Stock, including any shares of Voting Common Stock issued pursuant to Section 3.2 , Section 3.4 , Section 4.1, Section 5.1 and Section 5.2 , into Non-Voting Common Stock to reduce the voting interest in the Company represented by Alien-Owned shares as set forth in further detail therein.

8. Underwriters’ Overallotment in Initial Public Offering . Subject to compliance with any applicable legal requirements, each of the parties to this Agreement hereby agrees that, the underwriting agreement to be entered into in connection with the Initial Public Offering shall provide that, if the underwriters of the Initial Public Offering determine to exercise their right to purchase additional shares of Common Stock (“ Overallotment Shares ”) pursuant to an overallotment option between the Company and such underwriters, then fifty percent (50%) of the Overallotment Shares shall consist of Common Stock held by the Virgin Group and fifty percent (50%) of the Overallotment Shares shall consist of Common Stock held by Cyrus Holdings and CMF, and each of the Virgin Group, Cyrus Holdings and CMF, respectively, shall be entitled to retain the proceeds (net of underwriter discounts and commissions) from the sale of such shares.

9. Cooperation .

9.1 Amendments to Certificate of Incorporation . The parties hereto shall take all reasonable steps necessary for the filing of the Pre-IPO Charter Amendment immediately following the transactions contemplated by Sections 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4 and 5 and to amend, modify or waive the provisions of the Company’s certificate of incorporation further, to the extent necessary, to provide for the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

9.2 Reimbursement Agreement . The Company and the Virgin Group shall take all reasonable steps necessary to effect the LC Transaction. Immediately upon the Closing of the Initial Public Offering, the Company and VHL shall execute and deliver that certain Letter of Credit Reimbursement Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (the “ Reimbursement Agreement ”).

 

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9.3 Registration Rights Agreement . That certain Registration Rights Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C (the “ Registration Rights Agreement ”) shall have been executed and delivered by each of the Company, Cyrus Holdings, CMF and each entity in the Virgin Group prior to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by Section 3 , Section 4 and Section 5 .

9.4 Amended and Restated Virgin License . That certain Amended and Restated Virgin America Trade Mark License in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D (the “ Amended and Restated Virgin License ”) shall have been executed and delivered by each of the Company, Virgin Aviation TM Limited and Virgin Enterprises Limited prior to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by Section 3 , Section 4 and Section 5 .

9.5 Cyrus Recapitalization . Each of the Cyrus Parties, other than CMF, and Cyrus Holdings hereby covenants and agrees that it shall take all necessary actions to effect the Cyrus Recapitalization immediately following the transactions contemplated by Sections 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4 and 5 and on the date of the Pricing.

9.6 No Transfer of Securities . Each Equityholder hereby covenants and agrees that it shall not transfer any Notes, Related-Party Pre-IPO Warrants, Preferred Stock or Pre-IPO Common Stock held by it prior to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by Section 3 , Section 4 and Section 5 .

9.7 Conflicts with Pre-IPO Transaction Documents . In the event of any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any Pre-IPO Transaction Document, the terms of this Agreement shall govern and control.

9.8 Termination of Security Agreements and Intercreditor Agreement . Following the payments and exchanges set forth in Section 3 , Section 4 and Section 5 , the parties hereto shall terminate the Intercreditor Agreement, the Company’s Sixth Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement and the Security Agreements and any related financing statements made under the UCC, and each holder of Notes terminates, releases and discharges, without recourse, all of the Liens on any assets of the Company created by the Notes.

9.9 HSR Matters . All filings required under the HSR Act shall have been made, and any required waiting period thereunder shall have expired or been earlier terminated, prior to the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by Section 3 , Section 4 and Section 5 . If any filings are required by the HSR Act for any transactions contemplated by Section 3 , Section 4 or Section 5 , the Company will cooperate reasonably with the other parties hereto to prepare and make such filings and shall pay for any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses of such parties made in connection with the preparation and filing of any filings required under the HSR Act.

9.10 DOT Matters . All requirements imposed by the DOT shall have been satisfied prior to the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by Section 3 , Section 4 and Section 5 . If any filings are required by the DOT for any transactions contemplated by Section 3 , Section 4 or Section 5 , the Company will cooperate reasonably with the other parties

 

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hereto to prepare and make such filings and shall pay for any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses of such parties made in connection with the preparation and filing of any filings required by the DOT.

9.11 Voting and Cooperation . In order to facilitate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, each Equityholder hereby agrees to vote all of such Equityholder’s shares of Capital Stock in favor of any amendments, modifications or waivers of the Company’s certificate of incorporation, including the Pre-IPO Charter Amendment, in order to effect the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. In addition, each Equityholder agrees to execute and deliver all related documentation and take such other action in support of the transactions as contemplated by this Agreement as shall be reasonably requested by the Company.

10. Representations and Warranties of the Company . The Company hereby represents, warrants and covenants to the Equityholders that, as of the date hereof, each of the following representations and warranties set forth below in this Section 10 is true and correct.

10.1 Organization; Powers . The Company is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization, has all requisite power and authority to carry on its Business, except where the failure to do so, individually or in the aggregate, could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, is qualified to do business in, and is in good standing in, every jurisdiction where such qualification is required.

10.2 Authorization; Enforceability . This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Company and constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and subject to general principles of equity, regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law.

10.3 Consents and Approvals; No Conflicts . The transactions contemplated hereby (i) do not require any consent or approval of, registration or filing with, or any other action by, any Governmental Authority or any other Person, except such as have been obtained or made and are in full force and effect, where failure to obtain such consent or approval would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect or other than as may be required under the HSR Act, (ii) will not violate the certificate of incorporation or bylaws of the Company or any order of any Governmental Authority and (iii) will not violate any material Governmental Requirement.

11. Representations and Warranties of the Equityholders . Each Equityholder, severally and not jointly, hereby, represents, warrants and covenants to the Company, as of the date hereof, as follows:

11.1 Authorization; Enforceability . Such Equityholder has been duly formed and is validly existing as a legal entity in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization. Such Equityholder has full power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution and delivery by such Equityholder of this Agreement, and

 

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the performance of its obligations hereunder, have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary actions of such Equityholder. This Agreement and all other documents referenced herein executed by such Equityholder have been duly and validly executed and delivered by such Equityholder and constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of such Equityholder, enforceable against such Equityholder, in accordance with their terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and subject to general principles of equity, regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law.

11.2 Compliance with Governmental Requirements and Other Instruments . The consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the execution, delivery and performance of the documents referenced herein to which such Equityholder is a party will not (i) contravene, result in any breach of, or constitute a default under, any charter or bylaws or other organizational documents of such Equityholder, or material agreement or instrument to which such Equityholder is a party, (ii) conflict with or result in a breach of any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any order of any court, arbitrator or Governmental Authority applicable to such Equityholder, or (iii) violate any provision of any statute or other rule or regulation of any Governmental Authority applicable to such Equityholder.

11.3 Acquisition for the Account of Each Equityholder . Such Equityholder is acquiring and will acquire all securities to be issued pursuant to this Agreement (and all securities issuable upon exercise or conversion thereof) (collectively, the “ Securities ”) for its own account, with no present intention of distributing or reselling such securities or any part thereof in violation of applicable securities laws. Such Equityholder further represents that it does not have any contract, undertaking, agreement or arrangement with any person to sell, transfer or grant participation to any third person with respect to any of the Securities to be received pursuant to this Agreement.

11.4 Common Stock Not Registered . Such Equityholder acknowledges that the Securities to be received pursuant to this Agreement have not been, and when issued will not be, registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any state in the United States or any other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold by such Equityholder unless subsequently registered under the Securities Act (if applicable to the transaction) and any other securities laws or unless exemptions from the registration or other requirements of the Securities Act and any other securities laws are available for the transaction.

11.5 Additional Acknowledgements . Such Equityholder has received and reviewed information about the Company and has had an opportunity to discuss the Company’s business, management and financial affairs with directors, officers and management of the Company and to review the Company’s operations and facilities. Such Equityholder has also had the opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from, the Company and its management regarding the terms and conditions the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Such Equityholder believes it has received all the information it considers necessary or appropriate to determine whether to receive the Securities as contemplated by this Agreement. Such Equityholder understands and acknowledges that such discussions, as well as any written information issued by the Company may have contained forward-looking statements involving

 

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known and unknown risks and uncertainties which may cause the Company’s actual results in future periods or plans for future periods to differ materially from what was anticipated and that no representations or warranties were or are being made with respect to any such forward-looking statements or the probability of achieving any of the results projected in any of such forward-looking statements.

11.6 Accredited Investor . Such Equityholder represents that it is an “accredited investor” within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act, as presently in effect.

11.7 Economic Risk . Such Equityholder has substantial experience in evaluating and investing in securities in companies similar to the Company so that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of its investment in the Company, has the capacity to protect its own interests and has the ability to bear the economic risks of such Equityholder’s investment. Such Equityholder must bear the economic risk of this investment indefinitely unless the Securities are registered pursuant to the Securities Act, or an exemption from registration is available.

11.8 Rule 144 . Such Equityholder acknowledges and agrees that the Securities received pursuant to this Agreement must be held indefinitely unless they are subsequently registered under the Securities Act or an exemption from such registration is available. Such Equityholder has been advised or is aware of the provisions of Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act as in effect from time to time, which permits limited resale of shares purchased in a private placement subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including, among other things: the availability of certain current public information about the Company, the resale occurring following the required holding period under Rule 144 and the number of shares being sold during any three-month period not exceeding specified limitations. Such Equityholder understands that no public market now exists for any of the Securities issued by the Company pursuant to this Agreement and that a public market may never exist for the Company’s Capital Stock.

11.9 Ownership of Securities . Such Equityholder is the sole beneficial and record owner of the Notes, the Related-Party Pre-IPO Warrants, the Preferred Stock and the Pre-IPO Common Stock set forth on Schedules A through F attached hereto and has good, clear and marketable title to such securities, free of any Liens.

12. Miscellaneous .

12.1 Waivers and Amendments . Except as otherwise provided herein, no modification, amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective against the Company or the Equityholders unless such modification, amendment or waiver is approved in writing by the Company and the Requisite Equityholders. Any such modification, amendment or waiver given by the Requisite Equityholders, as applicable, in accordance with this Section 12.1 shall be binding on all Equityholders.

12.2 Notices . All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed effectively given: (a) upon personal delivery to the party to be notified; (b)

 

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when sent by confirmed facsimile if sent during normal business hours of the recipient, if not, then on the next Business Day; (c) five days after having been sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid; or (d) one day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier, specifying next day delivery, with written verification of receipt. All communications shall be sent to the parties at their respective addresses as set forth on the signature pages hereof or at such other address as a given party may designate by ten days’ advance written notice to the other parties hereto.

12.3 Governing Law . THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE, WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW. EACH OF THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT HEREBY IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS ITSELF AND EACH OTHER RELATED PERSON TO THE NON-EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS SITTING IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT SERVICE OF PROCESS MAY BE MADE UPON IT IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING RELATING TO THE THIS AGREEMENT. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERE IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY OBJECTION THAT IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE LAYING OF THE VENUE OF ANY SUCH PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN SUCH A COURT AND ANY CLAIM THAT ANY SUCH PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN SUCH A COURT HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT FORUM .

12.4 Waiver of Jury Trial, Punitive Damages, Etc. Each party hereto hereby:

(a) KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, INTENTIONALLY, AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION BASED HEREON, OR DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY AT ANY TIME ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR ASSOCIATED HEREWITH, BEFORE OR AFTER MATURITY;

(b) CERTIFIES THAT NO PARTY HERETO NOR ANY REPRESENTATIVE OR AGENT OR COUNSEL FOR ANY PARTY HERETO HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, OR IMPLIED THAT SUCH PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVERS; AND

(c) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION.

12.5 Entire Agreement . This Agreement and the documents and exhibits referenced herein sets forth the entire understanding of the parties hereto with respect to the

 

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subject matter hereof. There are no agreements, representations, warranties, covenants or understandings with respect to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than those expressly set forth herein and therein. This Agreement supersedes all other prior agreements and understandings between the parties with respect to such subject matter.

12.6 Assignment; Successors and Assigns . This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their successors and assigns and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their successors and assigns; provided, however, that the Company may not delegate or assign any of its obligations hereunder, and any purported delegation or assignment shall be void, unless the Company has obtained the prior written consent of the Requisite Equityholders to such delegation or assignment, which consent the Requisite Equityholders may provide in their sole and absolute discretion. No Person, other than the parties hereto and their permitted successors and assigns, shall have any rights hereunder or be entitled to rely on this Agreement and all third-party beneficiary rights are hereby expressly disclaimed.

12.7 Counterparts . This Agreement and any amendment hereto may be signed in any number of separate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one Agreement (or amendment, as applicable). Any signature page delivered electronically or by facsimile (including without limitation transmission by portable document format or other fixed image form) shall be binding to the same extent as an original signature page.

12.8 Severability . In the event that any one or more of the provisions contained herein, or the application thereof in any circumstance, is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of any such provision in every other respect and of the remaining provisions contained herein shall not be affected or impaired thereby.

12.9 Specific Performance . The parties hereto recognizes that money damages may be inadequate to compensate the other parties for a breach of its obligations hereunder, and the irrevocably agrees that the other parties shall be entitled to the remedy of specific performance or the granting of such other equitable remedies as may be awarded by a court of competent jurisdiction in order to afford the parties to this Agreement the benefits of this Agreement and that each party shall not object and hereby waive any right to object to such remedy or such granting of other equitable remedies on the grounds that money damages will be sufficient to compensate the parties hereto.

12.10 Further Assurances . The parties hereto will sign such further documents, cause such meetings to be held, resolutions passed, exercise their votes and do and perform and cause to be done such further acts and things necessary, proper or advisable in order to give full effect to this Agreement and every provision hereof.

 

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12.11 Restrictive Legends . Each certificate representing Common Stock issued in connection with this Agreement shall be stamped or otherwise imprinted with a legend substantially in the following form:

THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THESE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO DISTRIBUTION OR RESALE, AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, MORTGAGED, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR SUCH SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, OR THE AVAILABILITY OF AN EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION PROVISIONS OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS.

THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFERABILITY AND RESALE, INCLUDING A LOCK-UP PERIOD IN THE EVENT OF A PUBLIC OFFERING PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT, COPIES OF WHICH MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE COMPANY. SUCH LOCKUP PERIOD IS BINDING ON TRANSFEREES OF THESE SECURITIES.

12.12 Withholding . To the extent necessary, the Company shall be entitled to deduct and withhold from any amounts payable to an Equityholder pursuant to this Agreement, such amounts as the Company is required to deduct and withhold under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or any provision of state, local or foreign tax law with respect to this Agreement. To the extent that amounts are so withheld and paid over to the appropriate Governmental Authority by the Company, such withheld amounts shall be treated for all purposes of this Agreement as having been paid to the Equityholder in respect of whom such withholding was made. The Company shall provide evidence of such payment to such Equityholder.

12.13 Effectiveness . This Agreement shall become effective on the date hereof. Unless otherwise agreed to be the Requisite Equityholders, if the Initial Public Offering is not consummated on or prior to March 31, 2015, then this Agreement shall automatically terminate and be of no force and effect.

12.14 Interpretation . In this Agreement, unless otherwise indicated, the singular includes the plural and conversely; words importing one gender include the others; references to statutes or regulations are to be construed as including all statutory or regulatory provisions consolidating, amending or replacing the statute or regulation referred to; references to “writing” include printing, typing, lithography and other means of reproducing words in a tangible visible form; the word “or” shall not be exclusive (i.e., shall be deemed to include “and/or”); the words “including,” “includes” and “include” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”; references to articles, sections (or subdivisions of sections), exhibits, annexes or schedules are to such parts of this Agreement; references to agreements and other contractual instruments shall be deemed to include all subsequent amendments, restatements, amendments and restatements, supplements, extensions and other modifications to such instruments (without, however, limiting any prohibition on any such amendments, extensions and other modifications by the terms of this Agreement); and references to Persons include their respective permitted successors and assigns and, in the case of any Governmental Authority, Persons succeeding to their respective functions and capacities.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has caused this Agreement to be executed in its name by its duly authorized officer as of the date set forth above.

 

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

Address:
  555 Airport Blvd.
  Burlingame, CA 94010
  Facsimile: (650) 762-7001
  Attention: General Counsel

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO RECAPITALIZATION AGREEMENT]


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has caused this Agreement to be executed in its name by its duly authorized officer as of the date set forth above.

 

VIRGIN MANAGEMENT LIMITED
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

VX HOLDINGS, L.P.
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

VA HOLDINGS (GUERNSEY) LP
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

VIRGIN HOLDINGS LIMITED
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO RECAPITALIZATION AGREEMENT]


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has caused this Agreement to be executed in its name by its duly authorized officer as of the date set forth above.

 

CYRUS SELECT OPPORTUNITIES MASTER FUND, LTD.
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

CYR FUND, L.P.
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

CRESCENT 1, L.P.
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

CYRUS OPPORTUNITIES MASTER FUND II, LTD.
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

CYRUS AVIATION INVESTOR, LLC
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO RECAPITALIZATION AGREEMENT]


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has caused this Agreement to be executed in its name by its duly authorized officer as of the date set forth above.

 

CYRUS AVIATION PARTNERS III, L.P.
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

CYRUS AVIATION PARTNERS IIIA, L.P.
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

CYRUS AVIATION PARTNERS IV, L.P.
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

CCP INVESTMENTS I, L.P.
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

CRS FUND, LTD.
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO RECAPITALIZATION AGREEMENT]


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has caused this Agreement to be executed in its name by its duly authorized officer as of the date set forth above.

 

CM FINANCE INC
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO RECAPITALIZATION AGREEMENT]


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has caused this Agreement to be executed in its name by its duly authorized officer as of the date set forth above.

 

CYRUS AVIATION HOLDINGS, LLC
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO RECAPITALIZATION AGREEMENT]


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has caused this Agreement to be executed in its name by its duly authorized officer as of the date set forth above.

 

VAI MBO INVESTORS, LLC
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO RECAPITALIZATION AGREEMENT]


Schedule A

ONPA Notes

 

Equityholder

   Aggregate Face Amount  

VA Holdings (Guernsey) LP

   $ 182,439,078.34   


Schedule B

ANPA Notes

 

Equityholder

   Aggregate Face Amount  

VA Holdings (Guernsey) LP

   $ 92,588,299.00   

Cyrus Select Opportunities Master Fund, Ltd.

   $ 1,847,898.13   

CYR Fund, L.P.

   $ 3,880,586.08   

Crescent 1, L.P.

   $ 4,434,955.52   

Cyrus Opportunities Master Fund II, Ltd.

   $ 8,315,541.60   


Schedule C

TNPA Notes

 

Equityholder

   Aggregate Face Amount  

VA Holdings (Guernsey) LP

   $ 10,867,741.14   

Virgin Management Limited

   $ 59,357,903.48   

Cyrus Opportunities Master Fund II, Ltd.

   $ 2,437,106.73   

Cyrus Select Opportunities Master Fund, Ltd.

   $ 541,579.27   

CYR Fund, L.P.

   $ 1,137,316.48   

Crescent 1, L.P.

   $ 1,299,790.26   


Schedule D

Fourth NPA Notes

 

Equityholder

   Aggregate Face Amount  

Cyrus Opportunities Master Fund II, Ltd.

   $ 19,018,838.00   

CYR Fund, L.P.

   $ 27,300,000.00   

Crescent 1, L.P.

   $ 24,600,000.00   

Cyrus Select Opportunities Master Fund, Ltd.

   $ 2,790,000.00   

Cyrus Aviation Partners III, L.P.

   $ 53,740,631.00   

CCP Investments I, L.P.

   $ 759,369.00   

Cyrus Aviation Partners IIIA, L.P.

   $ 16,791,162.00   

CM Finance LLC

   $ 5,000,000.00   


Schedule E

Fifth NPA Notes

 

Equityholder

   Aggregate Face Amount  

Cyrus Aviation Partners IV, L.P.

   $ 23,160,421.00   

CM Finance LLC

   $ 5,000,000.00   

Cyrus Opportunities Master Fund II, Ltd.

   $ 9,339,579.00   

Virgin Management Limited

   $ 37,500,000.00   


Schedule F

Related-Party Pre-IPO Warrants

(without giving effect to the Reverse Stock Split to follow the Recapitalization)

 

Equityholder

   Class    Shares      Exercise Price
per Share
 

Cyrus Aviation Investor, LLC

   A      334,837       $ 0.01   

VX Holdings, L.P.

   A      32,553       $ 0.01   

VAI MBO Investors, LLC

   A      167,418       $ 0.01   

VX Holdings, L.P.

   A      23,252       $ 0.01   

VX Holdings, L.P.

   C-2      1,346,065       $ 0.01   

VX Holdings, L.P.

   C-4      480,738       $ 0.01   

VX Holdings, L.P.

   C-5      60,000,000       $ 5.00   

Cyrus Aviation Investor LLC

   C-6      2,105,000       $ 5.00   

Cyrus Aviation Investor LLC

   C-7A      6,666,667       $ 10.00   

VAI MBO Investors, LLC

   C-7B      3,333,333       $ 10.00   

Cyrus Aviation Investor LLC

   C-8      20,000,000       $ 15.00   

Cyrus Aviation Investor LLC

   C-9      30,000,000       $ 20.00   

Cyrus Aviation Partners IIIA, L.P.

   C-11      1,292,919       $ 3.50   

CM Finance LLC

   C-11      385,000       $ 3.50   

Cyrus Opportunities Master Fund II, Ltd.

   C-11      247,081       $ 3.50   

Cyrus Opportunities Master Fund II, Ltd.

   C-12A      2,191,266       $ 3.50   

Cyrus Select Opportunities Master Fund, Ltd.

   C-12B      386,694       $ 3.50   

CYR Fund, L.P.

   C-12C      3,783,780       $ 3.50   

Crescent 1, L.P.

   C-12D      3,409,560       $ 3.50   

Cyrus Aviation Partners III, L.P.

   C-12E      7,448,451       $ 3.50   

CCP Investments I, L.P.

   C-12E      105,249       $ 3.50   

Virgin Management Limited

   C-14A      14,539,414       $ 2.50   

VA Holdings (Guernsey) LP

   C-14B      140,916,026       $ 2.50   

VX Holdings, L.P.

   C-14C      7,446,931       $ 0.01   

Cyrus Opportunities Master Fund II, Ltd.

   C-15A      4,736,414       $ 2.50   

Cyrus Aviation Partners IV, L.P.

   C-15B      2,377,804       $ 2.50   

CM Finance LLC

   C-15C      513,333       $ 2.50   

Cyrus Select Opportunities Master Fund, Ltd.

   C-15D      839,456       $ 2.50   

CYR Fund, L.P.

   C-15E      1,762,857       $ 2.50   

Crescent 1, L.P.

   C-15F      2,014,694       $ 2.50   

Exhibit 10.47

NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.

AND

VIRGIN MANAGEMENT LIMITED


NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT

This NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”) is entered into as of             , 2014, by and between Virgin Management Limited, a limited liability company organized under the laws of England and Wales (“ Lender ”), and Virgin America Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Issuer ”, and together with Lender, the “ Parties ”).

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Recapitalization Agreement among the Parties and other parties thereto dated as of the date hereof, the Parties agreed that the Issuer will exchange $50,000,000 in outstanding principal amount of existing notes of the Issuer held by Lender (or any of its affiliates) (the “ Existing Notes ”) for a new note of identical original principal amount, in the form of Exhibit A hereto (the “ Note ”).

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:

1. Purchase and Sale of Note . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, on the Issuance Date, the Issuer shall issue and sell to the Lender, and the Lender shall purchase from the Issuer, the Note in the original principal amount of Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000). For the avoidance of doubt, after the Lender has purchased the Note, the Lender shall have no further obligation to purchase any notes under this Agreement. Payment for the Note shall be made by the exchange and cancellation of the Existing Notes.

2. Purpose . The Issuer shall issue the Note solely in exchange for the Existing Notes, which shall be cancelled.

3. Representations and Warranties of the Issuer . The Issuer hereby represents and warrants to VML as of the Issuance Date as follows:

3.1 Organization, Good Standing and Qualifications; Subsidiaries.

a) The Issuer is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware.

b) The Issuer is duly authorized to conduct business and is in good standing under the laws of each jurisdiction where such qualification is required, except where the lack of such qualification could not reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect the business, assets, liabilities, financial condition or operations of the Issuer.

c) The Issuer has all requisite corporate power and authority to own and operate its properties and assets, to execute and deliver this Agreement, and to issue and sell the Note.

d) The Issuer has no Subsidiaries, or any debt or equity investment in any other Person.


3.2 Authorization; Binding Obligations . All corporate action on the part of the Issuer necessary for the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Note, the performance of all obligations of the Issuer under this Agreement and the Note and the authorization, sale, issuance and delivery of the Note has been taken. Upon its execution and delivery, assuming the due execution and delivery by the other parties hereto, this Agreement will be a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Issuer enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights and general principles of equity that restrict the availability of equitable remedies.

3.3 No Conflicts . Assuming all consents, waivers, approvals, authorizations, orders, permits, declarations, filings, registrations and notifications and other actions set forth in Section 3.4 have been obtained or made, the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Note by the Issuer, the performance by the Issuer of its obligations under this Agreement and the Note, and the consummation by the Issuer of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, does not conflict with or result in a violation of the Organizational Documents; conflict with or result in a violation of any Governmental Authorization or law applicable to the Issuer or its assets or properties or result in a breach of, or constitute a default (or event which with the giving of notice or lapse of time, or both, would become a breach or default) under, or give rise to any rights of termination, amendment, modification, acceleration or cancellation of or loss of any benefit under, or result in the creation of any Lien on any of the assets or properties of the Issuer pursuant to, any Contract to which the Issuer is a party, or by which any of the assets or properties of the Issuer is bound or affected, except for such Liens that do not and would not materially interfere with the use of such assets or properties.

3.4 Consents . Except for any notification requirement, if any, required by the DOT, no consent, waiver, approval, authorization, order or permit of, or declaration, filing or registration with, or notification to, any Governmental Authority or other Person is required to be made or obtained by the Issuer in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement or the Note by the Issuer, the performance by the Issuer of its obligations under the Agreement or the Note, or the consummation by the Issuer of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including any filings as may be required under applicable federal and state securities or “blue sky” Laws.

3.5 Taxes . The Issuer has filed all United States federal tax returns and all other tax returns that are required to be filed and has paid all material taxes including interest and penalties due, except such taxes, if any, as are being contested in good faith and as to which adequate reserves have been provided in accordance with GAAP and as to which no liens exist. No tax liens have been filed and no claims are being asserted with respect to any such taxes. The charges, accruals and reserves on the books of the Issuer in respect of any taxes or other governmental charges are adequate.

 

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4. Representations and Warranties of VML . VML represents and warrants to the Issuer as follows:

4.1 Requisite Power and Authority . The Lender has all necessary power and authority under all applicable Laws and its formation or other governing documents to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations under this Agreement. All limited liability company or limited partnership actions, as applicable, on the Lender’s part required for the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance of all obligations of the Lender under this Agreement, have been taken. Upon its execution and delivery, assuming the due execution and delivery by the other Party hereto, this Agreement will be a valid and binding obligation of the Lender, enforceable against the Lender in accordance with its terms, except as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights and as limited by general principles of equity that restrict the availability of equitable remedies.

4.2 No Conflicts . Assuming all consents, waivers, approvals, authorizations, orders, permits, declarations, filings, registrations and notifications and other actions set forth in Section 4.3 have been obtained or made, the execution and delivery by the Lender of this Agreement, the performance by the Lender of its obligations under this Agreement, and the consummation by the Lender of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, do not and will not conflict with or result in a violation of the formation and governing documents of the Lender, conflict with or result in a violation of any Governmental Authorization or Law applicable to the Lender, or its assets or properties, or result in a breach of, or constitute a default (or event which with the giving of notice or lapse of time, or both, would become a breach or default) under, or give rise to any rights of termination, amendment, modification, acceleration or cancellation of or loss of any benefit under, or result in the creation of any Lien on any of the assets or properties of the Lender pursuant to any Contract to which the Lender is a party, or by which any of the assets or properties of the Lender is bound or affected, except in each case as would not have a material adverse effect on the ability of the Lender to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

4.3 Consents . No consent, waiver, approval, authorization, order or permit of, or declaration, filing or registration with, or notification to, any Governmental Authority or other Person is required to be made or obtained by the Lender in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Lender, the performance by the Lender of its obligations under this Agreement, or the consummation by the Lender of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, except for filings with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware and such filings as may be required under applicable federal and state securities or “blue sky” Laws.

4.4 Investment Representations . The Lender understands that the Note has not been registered under the Securities Act. The Lender also understands that the Note, if and when offered and sold, are being offered and sold pursuant to an exemption from registration contained in the Securities Act based in part upon the applicable Party’s representations contained in this Agreement. The Lender, for itself and no other Person, hereby represents and warrants as follows:

a) Economic Risk . The Lender has substantial experience in evaluating and investing in private placement transactions of securities in companies similar to the Issuer so that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of its investment in the Issuer and has the capacity to protect its own interests. The Lender must bear the economic risk of this investment indefinitely unless the Note are registered pursuant to the Securities Act, or an exemption from

 

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registration is available and transfer is otherwise permitted pursuant to the Stockholders Agreement. The Lender understands that the Issuer has no present intention of registering the Note.

b) Acquisition for Own Account . The Lender is acquiring the Note for its own account for investment only, and not with a view towards their distribution. The Lender further represents that it does not have any contract, undertaking, agreement or arrangement with any Person to sell, transfer or grant participation to any third Person with respect to the Note.

c) Investor Can Protect Its Interest . The Lender represents that by reason of its, or of its management’s, business or financial experience, the Lender has the capacity to protect its own interests in connection with the transactions contemplated in this Agreement.

d) Accredited Investor . The Lender represents that it is an accredited investor within the meaning of Regulation D under the Securities Act.

e) Company Information . The Lender has received and read information about the Issuer and has had an opportunity to discuss the Issuer’s business, management and financial affairs with directors, officers and management of the Issuer and has had the opportunity to review the Issuer’s operations and facilities. The Lender has also had the opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from, the Issuer and its management regarding the terms and conditions of this investment. The Lender understands that such discussions, as well as any written information provided by the Issuer, were intended to describe the aspects of the Issuer’s business and prospects which the Issuer believes to be material, but were not necessarily a thorough or exhaustive description, and except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, the Issuer makes no representation or warranty with respect to the completeness of such information and makes no representation or warranty of any kind with respect to any information provided by any Person other than the Issuer. Some of such information includes projections as to the future performance of the Issuer, which projections may not be realized, are based on assumptions which may not be correct and are subject to numerous factors beyond the Issuer’s control.

5. Description of Note . The Note shall bear interest from the Issuance Date at the rate of 5% per annum; provided , however , that in the event that the Issuer defaults in any payment of interest or principal on the Note when the same becomes due and payable, the portion of the principal or interest for which interest has not been paid when due or such portion of the principal or interest which has not been paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of 10% per annum. Interest shall accrue on the principal amount of the Note on a daily basis until such time as the principal amount is paid off in full in cash in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. PIK Interest (as defined below) on each Note shall be compounded annually on each anniversary of the Issuance Date and, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, shall be added at such time to, and thereafter be a part of and treated as principal of the Note. The unpaid principal amount of and accrued interest on the Note shall be due and payable in cash on the earliest of (a)  [INSERT DATE THAT IS 8 YEARS FROM ISSUANCE DATE] , (b) the Redemption Date, with respect to all or any portion of the Note required to be redeemed on such date in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, (c) the occurrence of an Event of Default and (d)  [INSERT DATE THAT IS 6 YEARS FROM ISSUANCE DATE] in the event that, prior to the

 

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expiration thereof, the Letters of Credit have been returned undrawn to the Letter of Credit Issuer and cancelled (as such terms are defined in the Letter of Credit Reimbursement Agreement between the Issuer and the Lender (or any of its Affiliates) dated as of the date hereof (as amended, restated, supplemented and otherwise modified from time to time, the “ L/C Agreement ”)) as a result of a Holdback Release (the earliest to occur of clauses (a)-(d), the “ Maturity Date ”). Interest shall be determined in all instances based upon a 365-day year (or 366 days in the case of a leap year) and the actual number of days elapsed, including the first day but excluding the payment date.

If any payment on the Note becomes due and payable on a day other than a day on which commercial banks in New York, New York and London, England are open for the transaction of normal business (a “ Business Day ”), the maturity thereof shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day and interest thereon shall be payable at the then applicable rate during such extension.

6. Reserved .

7. Payment Provisions.

7.1 Payments on the Note . The Issuer shall make payments of principal and interest on the Note when due; provided that prior to the Maturity Date, interest shall accrue on the principal amount of the Note until such time as the principal amount is paid off in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. All interest shall be compounded annually on each anniversary of the Issuance Date and shall be added at such time to, and thereafter be a part of and treated as principal of, the Note (regardless of whether evidenced by a Note) (“ PIK Interest ”) and shall be payable on the Maturity Date.

7.2 Optional Redemption by the Issuer . The Note may be redeemed at the option of the Issuer, at any time or from time to time, in whole or in part, at the Redemption Price (an “ Optional Issuer Redemption ”).

7.3 Indebtedness Redemption by the Issuer. If after the date hereof the Issuer Incurs Indebtedness that is secured by Liens on the Issuer’s assets that are not subject to Liens on the date hereof (other than Permitted Liens), then prior to or concurrently with Incurring such Indebtedness and Liens, the Issuer shall redeem the principal amount (including any amounts in respect of PIK Interest) of and any accrued interest on the Note in full; provided, that the Issuer shall not be required to redeem the Note as provided in this Section 7.3 if, prior to or concurrently with Incurring such Indebtedness and Liens, it shall grant to the Lender liens on the same assets which shall secure the Obligations on a pari passu basis with such other Indebtedness pursuant to documentation, including an intercreditor agreement with the holders of such Indebtedness or any agent or trustee therefor, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Lender.

7.4 Transaction Redemption . Concurrently with or prior to the occurrence of a Change of Control, the Issuer shall redeem the principal amount (including any amounts in respect of PIK Interest) of and any accrued interest on the Note in full.

 

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7.5 Mechanics of Redemption . The Issuer shall provide the Lender with not less than three (3) Business Days’ (or such shorter period as the Lender may agree) of any Optional Issuer Redemption or any redemption required pursuant to Section 7.3 or 7.4, which notice shall specify the date for redemption (the “Redemption Date”) and, in the case of an Optional Issuer Redemption, the principal amount of the Note to be redeemed. The Note (or the applicable portion thereof) shall become due and payable on the Redemption Date at the Redemption Price, and unless the Issuer defaults in making the redemption payment, from and after such date the Note (or such portion thereof) shall cease to bear interest. Upon surrender of the Note for redemption in accordance with such notice, the applicable Redemption Price for the Note (or any portion thereof) shall be paid by the Issuer to the Lender, and if less than 100% of the Note has been redeemed, the Issuer shall deliver to the Lender a new Note (or the surrendered Note with the proper notations made on Schedule A thereto to reflect the redemption) for the principal amount thereof remaining unredeemed. If the Note (or portion thereof) called for redemption shall not be paid upon surrender thereof for redemption, the Note (or the applicable portion thereof) shall continue to bear interest from the Redemption Date (or other applicable redemption date) until the date on which the Redemption Price is paid therefor.

8. Default . An event of default occurs upon the occurrence of any of the following events (each, an “ Event of Default ”):

8.1 The Issuer defaults in any payment of interest on the Note when the same becomes due and payable, and such default continues for 20 days.

8.2 The Issuer (1) defaults in the payment of the principal of the Note when the same becomes due and payable at its maturity, redemption by acceleration or otherwise, or (2) fails to redeem or purchase the Note pursuant to any provision of this Agreement, when required and, in the case of (1) or (2), such default continues for 20 days.

8.3 The Issuer fails to comply with any of its covenants or agreements in this Agreement (other than those referred to in Section 8.1 above or Section 8.2 above), each case, such failure continues for 30 days after written notice specifying the nature of the default given by the Lender and requesting that such default be cured.

8.4 The Issuer or any of its Significant Subsidiaries or any group of Subsidiaries that in the aggregate would constitute a Significant Subsidiary pursuant to or within the meaning of any Bankruptcy Law:

a) commences a voluntary case;

b) consents to the entry of an order for relief against it in an involuntary case;

c) consents to the appointment of a custodian of it or for any substantial part of its property; or

d) makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or takes any comparable action under any foreign laws relating to insolvency.

 

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8.5 A court of competent jurisdiction enters an order or decree under any Bankruptcy Law that:

a) is for relief against the Issuer or any of its Significant Subsidiaries or any group of Subsidiaries that in the aggregate would constitute a Significant Subsidiary in an involuntary case;

b) appoints a custodian of the Issuer or any of its Significant Subsidiaries or any group of Subsidiaries that in the aggregate would constitute a Significant Subsidiary or for any substantial part of any of their property; or

c) orders the winding up or liquidation of the Issuer or any of its Significant Subsidiaries or any group of Subsidiaries that in the aggregate would constitute a Significant Subsidiary;

or any similar relief is granted under any foreign laws in any of the foregoing cases and the order, decree or relief remains unstayed and in effect for 60 consecutive days.

8.6 The withdrawal or suspension by the DOT of the DOT Certificate.

8.7 The occurrence of any “Event of Default” pursuant to the L/C Agreement.

If any Event of Default (other than an Event of Default specified in Section 8.4, Section 8.5 or Section 8.6) occurs and is continuing, the Lender may declare all the principal, interest and any other monetary obligations on the Note to be due and payable immediately. Upon any such declaration or demand, such principal, interest and other monetary obligations shall become due and payable immediately. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if an Event of Default specified in Section 8.4, Section 8.5 or Section 8.6 hereof occurs, all outstanding principal, interest and any other monetary obligations on the Note shall be due and payable immediately without further action or notice.

If an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Lender may pursue any available remedy to collect the payment of principal and interest on the Note or to enforce the performance of any provision of the Note or this Agreement. The Issuer shall notify the Lender in writing within two (2) days of the occurrence of an Event of Default.

A delay or omission by the Lender in exercising any right or remedy accruing upon an Event of Default shall not impair the right or remedy or constitute a waiver of or acquiescence in the Event of Default. All remedies are cumulative to the extent permitted by law.

9. Loss, Theft, Destruction or Mutilation . Upon receipt of evidence satisfactory to the Issuer of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of the Note and, in the case of such loss, theft or destruction, upon delivery to the Issuer of an indemnity undertaking reasonably satisfactory to the Issuer, or, in the case of any such mutilation, upon surrender of the Note to the Issuer, the Issuer will issue a new note, of like tenor and principal amount, in lieu of or in exchange for the lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated Note. Upon the issuance of any substitute Note, the Issuer

 

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may require the payment to it of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in relation thereto and any other reasonable expenses in connection therewith.

10. Notices and Demands . All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed effectively given: (a) upon personal delivery to the party to be notified, (b) when sent by confirmed facsimile if sent during normal business hours of the recipient, if not, then on the next Business Day, (c) five days after having been sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or (d) one day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier, specifying next day delivery, with written verification of receipt. All communications shall be sent to the Parties at their respective addresses as set forth on the signature pages hereof or at such other address as a given party may designate by ten days’ advance written notice to the other Party hereto.

11. Transfer Restrictions . No Lender shall Transfer the Note unless such Transfer is made in compliance with all applicable securities laws.

12. Certain Definitions . As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

Affiliate ” means, with respect to a specified Person, another Person that (a) either directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, Controls, or is controlled by, or is under common or joint control with, the Person specified, (b) is a related investment vehicle, member or partner of such Person, or (c) is an Affiliate of an Affiliate of such Person.

Bankruptcy Law ” means any federal or state law relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, winding up, administration, receivership and other similar matters and any similar foreign law for the relief of creditors.

Bylaws ” means the Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Issuer, as may be amended from time to time.

Capital Stock ” of any Person at any time, means any and all shares, interests, participations or other equivalents (however designated, whether voting or non-voting) of capital stock, limited liability company interests, partnership interests (whether general or limited) or equivalent ownership interests in or issued by such Person.

Change of Control ” means (a) a Person or Group (other than the Lender and its Affiliates) acquiring or having beneficial ownership (it being understood that a tender of shares or other equity interests shall not be deemed acquired or giving beneficial ownership until such shares or other equity interests shall have been accepted for payment) of securities (or options to purchase securities) having more than 35% of the ordinary voting power of the Issuer (including options to acquire such voting power), (b) any sale, transfer, lease, assignment, conveyance, exchange, mortgage or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets, property or business of the Issuer and its Subsidiaries or (c) a majority of the members of the board of directors of the Issuer ceases to be composed of individuals (i) who are members of the board of directors on the date

 

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hereof, (ii) whose election or nomination to the board of directors of the Issuer was approved by individuals referred to in clause (i) above constituting at the time of such election or nomination at least a majority of the members of the board of directors of the Issuer (or, for purposes of this clause (ii), if such individuals referred to in clause (i) do not constitute a majority of the members of the board of directors of Virgin America at such time, then such individuals so elected or nominated with the unanimous approval of those individuals referred to in clause (i)), or (iii) whose election or nomination to the board of directors of the Issuer was approved by individuals referred to in clause (i) or (ii) above or this clause (iii) constituting at the time of such election or nomination at least a majority of the board of directors of the Issuer.

Charter ” means the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Issuer, as may be amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time.

Contract ” means any written, oral or other agreement, contract, subcontract, lease, sublease, license, sublicense, understanding, instrument, note, warranty, insurance policy, benefit plan or legally binding commitment or undertaking of any nature.

Control ” (including the terms “controlled by” and “under common control with” means Control as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act.

DOT ” means the United States Department of Transportation or any other federal department or agency at the time administering the federal aviation laws codified in title 49 of the United States Code.

DOT Certificate ” means the certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the DOT under 49 U.S.C. §41102.

Exchange Act ” means the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended from time to time, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder (or under any successor statute).

GAAP ” means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America as in effect as of the date hereof, including those set forth in the opinions and pronouncements of the Accounting Principles Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and statements and pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board or in such other statements by such other entity as approved by a significant segment of the accounting profession.

Governmental Authority ” means any: nation, state, commonwealth, province, territory, county, municipality, district or other jurisdiction of any nature; federal, state, local, municipal, foreign or other government; or governmental or quasi-governmental authority of any nature (including any governmental division, department, agency, commission, instrumentality, official, organization, unit, body or entity and any court, arbitrator or other tribunal).

Governmental Authorization ” means any permit, license, certificate, franchise, permission, clearance, registration, qualification or authorization issued, granted, given or otherwise made available by or under the authority of any Governmental Authority or pursuant to any Law.

Group ” has the meaning set forth in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act.

 

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Holdback Release ” means, with respect to the Letters of Credit, a determination by each Beneficiary to require no “holdback” on credit card payments to be made to the Company, such that the “Required Amount” or “Aggregate Protection” (in respect of the U.S. Bank Agreement) or the “Risk Coverage” (in respect of the Amex Agreement), as applicable, has been reduced to zero (as such terms are defined in the Letter of Credit Reimbursement Agreement).

Incur ” means issue, assume, guarantee, incur or otherwise become liable for; provided , however, that any Indebtedness or Capital Stock of a Person existing at the time such Person becomes a Subsidiary (whether by merger, consolidation, acquisition or otherwise) shall be deemed to be incurred by such Subsidiary at the time it becomes a Subsidiary.

Indebtedness ” means with respect to any Person, (i) indebtedness for borrowed money, including without limitation, the outstanding principal balance of all loans and advances made to such Person by any Affiliate of such Person, (ii) reimbursement obligations, contingent or otherwise, with respect to letters of credit or bankers acceptances issued for the account of such Person, (iii) obligations evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or other similar instruments, (iv) obligations which have been incurred in connection with the acquisition of property or services (including, without limitation, obligations to pay the deferred purchase price of property or services), excluding trade payables and accrued expenses incurred in the ordinary course of business, (v) any leases which shall have been or should be, in accordance with GAAP, recorded as capital leases, (vi) all indebtedness, obligations or other liabilities in respect of any Interest Rate Agreement (marked to market by reasonably estimating the present termination cost to such Person of each such Interest Rate Agreement and including the net liability of such Person with respect thereto, but excluding any net receivable with respect thereto) and (vii) all indebtedness of another Person described in (i) through (vi) above which is secured by a Lien on any property of the subject Person; provided , however , that the amount outstanding at any time of any indebtedness issued with original issue discount is the principal amount of such indebtedness less the remaining unamortized portion of the original issue discount of such Indebtedness at such time as determined in conformity with GAAP, and that “Indebtedness” shall not include any liability for federal, state, local or other taxes. Notwithstanding the foregoing, guarantees of (or obligations with respect to letter of credit supporting) Indebtedness otherwise included in the determination of such amount shall not be included.

Interest Rate Agreement ” means for any Person, any interest rate swap agreement, interest rate cap agreement, interest rate collar agreement or other similar agreement designed to protect the party indicated therein against fluctuations in interest rates.

Issuance Date ” means the date of this Agreement.

Law ” means any federal, state, local, municipal, foreign or other law, statute, constitution, principle of common law, resolution, ordinance, code, edict, decree, rule, regulation, ruling or requirement issued, enacted, adopted, promulgated, implemented or otherwise put into effect by or under the authority of any Governmental Authority.

Lender ” means VML and any other Person to whom the Note has been Transferred.

 

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Lien ” means any mortgage, pledge, security interest, encumbrance, lien or charge of any kind (including any conditional sale or other title retention agreement or lease in the nature thereof) whether or not recorded, filed or otherwise perfected under applicable law.

Obligations ” means the collective reference to the unpaid principal of and interest on the Note and all other obligations and liabilities of the Issuer (including, without limitation, interest accruing at the then applicable rate provided in the applicable Note after the maturity of the Note and interest accruing at the then applicable rate provided in the applicable Note after the filing of any petition in bankruptcy, or the commencement of any insolvency, reorganization or like proceeding, relating to the Issuer, whether or not a claim for post-filing or post-petition interest is allowed in such proceeding) to the Lender, whether direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, due or to become due, or now existing or hereafter incurred, which may arise under, out of, or in connection with, the Note, this Agreement, or any other document made, delivered or given in connection with any of the foregoing, in each case whether on account of principal, interest, reimbursement obligations, fees, indemnities, costs, expenses or otherwise (including, without limitation, all reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel to the Lender that are required to be paid by the Issuer pursuant to the terms of any of the foregoing agreements).“ Organizational Documents ” means the Charter or the Bylaws.

Permitted Liens ” means Liens described on Schedule I hereto.

Person ” means any individual, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, syndicate, sole proprietorship, company or corporation with or without share capital, unincorporated association, trust, trustee, executor, administrator or other legal personal representative, regulatory body or agency, government or governmental agency, authority or entity however designated or constituted, or any Group comprised of two or more of the foregoing.

Redemption Price ” means a price payable in cash equal to 100% of the then-outstanding principal amount of the Note to be redeemed (including any amounts in respect of PIK Interest), plus accrued and unpaid interest on such principal amount to be redeemed to the Redemption Date.

Securities Act ” means the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder (or under any successor statute).

Significant Subsidiary ” means a Subsidiary that would be a “Significant Subsidiary” of a company within the meaning of Rule 1-02 under Regulation S-X promulgated by the SEC.

Subsidiary ” of any Person means any corporation, association, partnership or other business entity of which more than 50% of the total voting power of shares of Capital Stock or other interests (including partnership interests) entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency) to vote in the election of directors, managers or trustees thereof is at the time owned or Controlled, directly or indirectly, by (i) such Person, (ii) such Person and one or more Subsidiaries of such Person or (iii) one or more Subsidiaries of such Person.

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involuntarily, or enter into any Contract, option or other arrangement or understanding with respect to the sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance, hypothecation or similar disposition of (by operation of law or otherwise) securities owned by a Person.

13. Miscellaneous Provisions.

13.1 No Oral Modifications . None of this Agreement or any term of the Note, or the Covenant Agreement may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally, but may only be amended, waived or modified by an instrument in writing signed by the Issuer and the Lender.

13.2 Binding Effect . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective heirs, successors and permitted assigns.

13.3 Governing Law Jurisdiction Jury Trial Waiver . This Agreement and the Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. Each party to this Agreement and the Note hereby irrevocably and unconditionally, with respect to any matter or dispute arising under, or in connection with, this Agreement and the Note: (i) submits for itself and its property in any legal action or proceeding relating to this Agreement or the Note, as applicable, or for recognition and enforcement of any judgment in respect thereof, to the exclusive general jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York in the County of New York, the courts of the United States of America for the Southern District of New York, and appellate courts from any thereof (and covenants not to commence any legal action or proceeding in any other venue or jurisdiction), (ii) consents that any such action or proceeding may be brought in such courts and waives any objection that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such action or proceeding in any such court or that such action or proceeding was brought in an inconvenient court and agrees not to plead or claim the same; (iii) agrees that (a) service of process in any such action will be in accordance with the laws of the State of New York (and with respect to VML, that service of process upon Virgin Management USA, Inc., in accordance with the laws of the State of New York shall be effective service of process upon VML) and (b) delivery of service of process pursuant to Section 10 shall be effective service of process; (iv) waives in connection with any such action any and all rights to a jury trial; and (v) agrees that nothing herein shall affect the right to effect service of process in any other manner permitted by law.

13.4 Recourse . Recourse under this Agreement and the Note shall be to the assets of the Issuer only and in no event to the officers, directors or stockholders of the Issuer.

13.5 Costs and Indemnification . As a condition to the Lender’s obligations hereunder and as a requisite for the Lender’s delivery of a signed execution copy hereof, the Issuer shall indemnify and hold harmless the Collateral Agent, the Lender and each of its Affiliates, partners, directors, officers, members, agents, and advisors (each an “ Indemnitee ” and collectively, the “ Indemnitees ”) against all liabilities, costs, expenses and damages (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements, appraiser’s fees and court costs, including all costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred in any appeal, bankruptcy proceeding, or other proceeding, disbursements, settlement costs and other charges), to any such Indemnitee in connection with or as a result of (a) the negotiation, preparation, execution or delivery of this Agreement or the performance by the Lender of their obligations hereunder or thereunder, as the case may be, (b)

 

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the issuance of Note or the use of the proceeds therefrom, (c) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement in Section 3 hereof or the failure by the Issuer to perform when and as required by any agreement or covenant contained herein, (d) the enforcement or protection of its rights under this Section or the Note made hereunder, including all such legal expenses incurred during any workout, restructuring or negotiation in respect of such Note, or any foreclosure on or other disposition or use of collateral securing the Obligations, if any, and (e) any actual or prospective claim, litigation, investigation or proceeding relating to any of the foregoing, whether based on contract, tort or any other theory and regardless of whether any Indemnitee is a party thereto; provided that such indemnity shall not, as to any Indemnitee, be available to the extent that such losses, claims, damages or liabilities are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and non-appealable judgment to have resulted from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnitee; provided , further , that such losses, claims, damages or liabilities shall not include declines in value of the Note.

13.6 Benefits of this Agreement . Nothing in this Agreement or in the Note, express or implied, shall give to any Person (other than the parties hereto, their successors hereunder and the Lender) any benefit or any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under this Agreement.

13.7 Payments Reduced for Withholding Taxes . Notwithstanding any other provision herein, any amounts payable by the Issuer in respect of the Note (including without limitation principal and interest) shall be paid net of any withholding tax that may be required under applicable law. It is the intention of the parties that accruals of interest, or payments of accrued and unpaid interest under the terms of this Agreement not be subject to the withholding of any taxes unless required under applicable law. The Issuer shall not withhold any taxes from any such accruals or payments to the Lender if the Lender provides the Issuer with properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by applicable Law as will permit such payments to be made without withholding. Before withholding any taxes from any such accruals or payments, the Issuer shall consult with tax counsel reasonably acceptable to the Lender and shall notify the Lender if, after consulting such tax counsel, it reasonably determines that withholding is required. If any such accruals or payments to the Lender are subject to withholding tax, the Lender severally agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer for any taxes, additions to tax or interest thereon that may be imposed on the Issuer for any failure to withhold in respect of such accruals or payments other than any interest or additions to tax that are imposed as a result of the gross negligence of the Issuer.

13.8 Survival . The Issuer’s indemnification liabilities under Section 13.5 and Section 13.7 shall remain in full force and effect after the termination of this Agreement regardless of the reason for such termination.

 

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13.9 Construction . Unless the context otherwise requires, the words “hereof”, “hereby” and “herein” and words of similar meaning when used in this Agreement refer to this Agreement in its entirety and not to any particular Section or provision of this Agreement. References to “or” shall be deemed to be disjunctive but not necessarily exclusive (i.e., unless the context dictates otherwise, “or” shall be interpreted to mean “and/or” rather than “either/or”). Each Party acknowledges that this Agreement was negotiated by it with the benefit of representation by legal counsel, and any rule of construction or interpretation otherwise requiring this Agreement to be construed or interpreted against any Party shall not apply to any construction or interpretation hereof.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Parties has caused this Note Purchase Agreement to be executed in its name by their duly authorized officers as of the date set forth in the first paragraph hereof.

 

VIRGIN MANAGEMENT LIMITED
By:
Name:
Title:
Address:
The Battleship Building
179 Harrow Road
London W2 6NB
United Kingdom
Facsimile: +44 207-313-2108

Attention: General Counsel

 

with a copy to:

Virgin Management USA, Inc.
65 Bleecker Street, 6 th Floor
New York, NY 10012
Facsimile: (212) 497-9051
Attention: General Counsel
VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:
Name:
Title:
Address:
555 Airport Blvd.
Burlingame, CA 94010

 

[Note Purchase Agreement]


Schedule I

Permitted Liens

1. Liens for taxes not yet due or which are being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings if adequate reserves with respect thereto are maintained on the books of the Issuer or any of its Subsidiaries, as the case may be, in accordance with GAAP.

2. Carriers’, warehousemen’s, mechanics’, materialmen’s, repairmen’s or other like Liens arising in the ordinary course of business which are not overdue for a period of more than 30 days or which are being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings.

3. Pledges or deposits in connection with workmen’s compensation, unemployment insurance and other social security legislation.

4. Deposits to secure the performance of bids, trade contracts (other than for borrowed money), government contracts, leases, statutory obligations, surety and appeal bonds, performance bonds and other obligations of a like nature incurred and statutory or contractual bankers’ Liens on monies held in bank accounts in the ordinary course of business;

5. Easements, servitudes, covenants, conditions, reservations, licenses, agreements, rights-of-way, restrictions and other similar encumbrances incurred in the ordinary course of business and encumbrances consisting of zoning restrictions, easements, licenses, survey defects, restrictions on the use of property or minor defects or irregularities in title thereto which, in the aggregate, are not substantial in amount and which do not in any case materially detract from the value of the property subject thereto or materially interfere with the ordinary conduct of the business of the Issuer or any of its Subsidiaries.

6. Liens in favor of the United States for amounts paid by the Issuer or any of its Subsidiaries as progress payments under government contracts entered into by them.

7. Attachment, judgment or other similar Liens arising in connection with court or arbitration proceedings, provided that the same are discharged, or that execution or enforcement thereof is stayed pending appeal, within 30 days or (in the case of any execution or enforcement pending appeal) such lesser time during which such appeal may be taken.

8. Possessory Liens in favor of brokers and dealers arising in connection with the acquisition or disposition of investments; provided that such Liens (i) attach only to such investments and (ii) secure only obligations incurred in the ordinary course and arising in connection with the acquisition or disposition of such investments and not any obligation in connection with margin financing.

9. Liens securing Indebtedness incurred to purchase or finance the purchase of real or personal property or to refinance, refund, renew or extend any such Indebtedness; provided that (a) such Liens shall be created substantially simultaneously with the purchase of such property or such refinancing, refunding, renewal or extension, (b) such Liens do not at any time encumber any property other than the property financed by such Indebtedness, (c) the amount of Indebtedness secured by such Lien is not increased and (d) the principal amount of Indebtedness

 

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secured by any such Lien shall at no time exceed 100% of the purchase price of such property, unless such Indebtedness is expressly limited in recourse to the property that is subject to such Lien.

10. Intellectual property licensing agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business.

11. Liens in favor of customs and revenue authorities to secure payment of customs duties in connection with the importation of goods in the ordinary course of business of the Issuer and its Subsidiaries.

12. Liens on cash collateral securing reimbursement obligations in respect of letters of credit issued in favor of beneficiaries for purposes consistent with customary airline industry practice.

13. Liens securing Indebtedness in respect of third party aircraft financing on arm’s-length terms (including financing of any aircraft pre-delivery payment); provided that such Liens attach only to the applicable aircraft, engine or parts and related assets financed thereby.

14. Liens securing Indebtedness incurred in connection with the purchase or lease of buyer-furnished equipment for aircraft on arm’s-length terms; provided that such Liens attach only to such equipment.

 

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EXHIBIT A

THIS NOTE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD, TRANSFERRED, ASSIGNED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF UNLESS SO REGISTERED OR AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER SAID ACT AND LAWS IS AVAILABLE.

THE TRANSFER OF THIS NOTE IS RESTRICTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN, AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED, SOLD, ASSIGNED, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF UNLESS SUCH TRANSFER, SALE, ASSIGNMENT, PLEDGE, HYPOTHECATION OR OTHER DISPOSITION COMPLIES WITH THE PROVISIONS THEREOF.

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.

5% NOTE DUE [ INSERT DATE 8 YEARS/6 YEARS FROM ISSUANCE DATE ]

 

$                                    , 20     

VIRGIN AMERICA INC., a Delaware corporation (the “ Issuer ”), for value received hereby promises to pay to                    (the “ Holder ”) the principal amount of                                        ($             ), together with interest on the unpaid principal balance from the date of this Note at the rate of 5% per annum, subject to adjustment. Interest shall accrue on the principal amount of the Note pursuant to the terms of Section 7.1 of the Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of                     , 2014, among the Issuer and the other parties named therein (as may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Note Purchase Agreement ”). Such increases in the outstanding principal amount of this Note and any decreases pursuant to the provisions of Section 7 of the Note Purchase Agreement shall be reflected on Schedule I hereto. Interest shall accrue on the principal amount of the Note until such time as the principal amount is paid off in accordance with the terms of the Note Purchase Agreement (“ PIK Interest ”). PIK Interest shall be compounded annually on each anniversary of the Issuance Date and shall be added at such time to, and thereafter be a part of and treated as principal of, the Note (regardless of whether evidenced by a Note) and shall be due and payable in cash on the earliest of (a)  [INSERT DATE THAT IS 8 YEARS FROM ISSUANCE DATE] , (b) the Redemption Date, with respect to all or any portion of the Note required to be redeemed on such date in accordance with the terms of the Note Purchase Agreement, (c) the occurrence of an Event of Default, and (d)  [INSERT DATE THAT IS 6 YEARS FROM ISSUANCE DATE] in the event that, prior to the expiration thereof, the Letters of Credit have been returned undrawn to the Letter of Credit Issuer and cancelled (as such terms are defined in the L/C Agreement) as a result of a Holdback Release (the earliest to occur of clauses (a)-(d), the “ Maturity Date ”). Interest shall be determined in all instances based upon a 365-day year (or 366 days in the case of a leap year) and the actual number of days elapsed including the first day but excluding the payment date.


Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given to such terms in the Note Purchase Agreement.

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Notwithstanding any other provision herein, any amounts payable by Issuer in respect of this Note (including, without limitation, principal and interest) shall be paid net of any withholding taxes that may be required under applicable law. It is the intention of the parties to the Note Purchase Agreement that accruals of interest, or payments of accrued and unpaid interest under the terms of the Note Purchase Agreement not be subject to the withholding of any taxes unless required under applicable law. Before withholding any taxes from any such accruals or payments, the Issuer shall consult with tax counsel reasonably acceptable to the Holder and shall notify the Holder if after consulting such tax counsel, it reasonably determines that withholding is required. If any such accruals or payments to the Holder are subject to withholding tax, the Holder severally agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer for any taxes, additions to tax or interest thereon that may be imposed on the Issuer for any failure to withhold in respect of such accruals or payments other than any interest or additions to tax that are imposed as a result of the gross negligence of the Issuer.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has caused this Note to be executed in its name by its duly authorized officer as of the date set forth above.

 

VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

 

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SCHEDULE I to Exhibit A

SCHEDULE OF PRINCIPAL AMOUNT

The initial principal amount of this Note shall be $            . The following decreases/increases in the principal amount of this Note have been made:

 

Date of

Decrease

Increase

  

Decrease in

Principal

Amount Due

on the

Maturity Date

  

Increase in

Principal

Amount Due

on the

Maturity Date

  

Total Principal

Amount Due on

the Maturity Date

Following such

Decrease/Increase

  

Notation Made

by or on behalf

of Holder

           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           

Exhibit 10.48

LETTER OF CREDIT REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT

This LETTER OF CREDIT REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”) is entered into as of                          , 2014, by and between Virgin Holdings Limited, a limited liability company organized under the laws of England and Wales (“ VHL ”), and Virgin America Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ Virgin America ”, and together with VHL, and their respective successors and permitted assigns, the “ Parties ”).

WHEREAS, Virgin America is party to that certain (a) Signatory Agreement (U.S. Visa and MasterCard Transaction) dated as of November 5, 2009 (together with the related Master Terms of Service, the Fee Schedule and the Exposure Protection Schedule, as each may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ U.S. Bank Agreement ”) between Virgin America and U.S. Bank, National Association (“ U.S. Bank ”) and (b) Airline Card Service Agreement dated September 1, 2006 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Amex Agreement ” and, together with the U.S. Bank Agreement, the “ Processor Agreements ”) between Virgin America and America Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. (“ Amex ”), pursuant to which each of U.S. Bank and Amex provide Virgin America with credit card processing services;

WHEREAS, Virgin America has requested that VHL arrange to provide for standby letters of credit to be issued in favor of each of U.S. Bank and Amex (each, a “ Beneficiary ”, and collectively, the “ Beneficiaries ”) as beneficiaries substantially in form of Exhibit A (the “ U.S. Bank Letter of Credit ”) and Exhibit B (the “ Amex Letter of Credit ” and, together with the U.S. Bank Letter of Credit, the “ Letters of Credit ”) hereto, respectively;

WHEREAS, (a) the U.S. Bank Letter of Credit will constitute a portion of the “Aggregate Protection” for purposes of the Exposure Protection Schedule to the U.S. Bank Agreement, and (b) the Amex Letter of Credit will constitute a portion of the “Risk Coverage” for purposes of the Amex Agreement, and each shall therefore provide a substantial benefit to Virgin America;

WHEREAS, VHL and Virgin America on the date hereof are entering into (a) a letter agreement with U.S. Bank (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time, the “ U.S. Bank Tri-Party Agreement ”) and (b) a letter agreement with Amex (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time, the “ Amex Tri-Party Agreement ” and, together with the U.S. Bank Tri-Party Agreement, the “ Tri-Party Agreements ”), each setting forth certain agreements among the parties regarding the Letter of Credit to be issued to each Beneficiary party thereto;

WHEREAS, VHL has arranged for the Letters of Credit to be issued to the Beneficiaries, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, and on the date hereof is entering into a Master Reimbursement Agreement (together with any application form, fee agreement, cash collateral agreement or other agreement delivered in connection therewith, as each may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise


modified from time to time, the “ Letter of Credit Agreement ”) between VHL and Barclays Bank PLC (the “ Letter of Credit Issuer ”), which provides, among other things, that VHL shall reimburse the Letter of Credit Issuer for any amounts that the Letter of Credit Issuer pays in the event that any Letter of Credit is drawn and requires VHL to maintain cash collateral in an account with Barclays Bank PLC in an amount not less than the aggregate undrawn face amount of all letters of credit issued thereunder to secure such reimbursement obligations (the “ Cash Collateral ”);

WHEREAS, Virgin America has agreed to reimburse VHL for the amounts VHL is required to reimburse the Letter of Credit Issuer for draws under the Letters of Credit and for related fees and other amounts paid by VHL in connection therewith as set forth in this Agreement; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:

1. Reimbursement .

(a) Virgin America agrees that it shall reimburse VHL for all amounts paid by VHL to reimburse the Letter of Credit Issuer in respect of a Draw Event (as defined below) in accordance with the terms of the Letter of Credit Agreement, in the currency in which the applicable Letter of Credit is denominated, whether VHL makes direct payment of such amounts or the Letter of Credit Issuer deducts such amounts from the Cash Collateral.

(b) In the event that Letter of Credit Issuer has honored a drawing or request for payment by a Beneficiary under a Letter of Credit (each, a “ Draw Event ”) and VHL reimburses the Letter of Credit Issuer for the amount paid by the Letter of Credit Issuer in connection with such Draw Event, or the Letter of Credit Issuer repays the Draw Amount from the Cash Collateral (the amount of such reimbursement or deduction from Cash Collateral is referred to herein as the “ Reimbursement Amount ”), then VHL shall provide written notice (a “ Reimbursement Notice ”) to Virgin America, stating the date on which such reimbursement occurred and the Reimbursement Amount. Virgin America shall reimburse VHL in an amount equal to the Reimbursement Amount not later than 11:00 a.m., New York City time, within three (3) Business Days after Virgin America receives the Reimbursement Notice, by wire transfer of immediately available United States Dollar funds to the account of VHL specified in the Reimbursement Notice (the “ VHL Account ”).

2. Fees and Expenses .

(a) VHL shall be entitled to receive, and Virgin America shall pay to VHL, in respect to each Letter of Credit, a letter of credit recourse fee in an amount equal to 5.0% per annum of the daily maximum amount available to be drawn under such Letter of Credit (the “ Recourse Arrangement Fee ”), accruing on a daily basis

 

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from the date that such Letter of Credit is issued until the earliest of (i) the expiration of such Letter of Credit, (ii) the date on which all amounts available to be drawn under such Letter of Credit shall have been drawn and (iii) the date on which such Letter of Credit is returned to the Letter of Credit Issuer and cancelled (such date, the “ Termination Date ”); provided, that while an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, the Recourse Arrangement Fee shall accrue at a rate of 10.0% per annum. The Recourse Arrangement Fee with respect to each Letter of Credit shall be payable in cash quarterly in arrears on the fifth (5 th ) Business Day after the last day of each calendar quarter and within ten (10) Business Days after the Termination Date with respect to such Letter of Credit by wire transfer of immediately available United States Dollar funds to the VHL Account. For the avoidance of doubt, any Reimbursement Amount shall not be subject to the Recourse Arrangement Fee.

(b) Virgin America shall reimburse VHL, within ten (10) Business Days after demand, for any fees and other amounts (other than any Reimbursement Amount, which shall be governed by Section 1 above) actually paid by VHL under the Letter of Credit Agreement or in connection with the issuance of the Letters of Credit.

(c) Virgin America shall also reimburse VHL, within ten (10) Business Days after demand, for any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by VHL, including the reasonable fees, charges and disbursements of counsel for VHL, in connection with the preparation, negotiation, execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Letter of Credit Agreement and the Tri-Party Agreements, and any other agreements, documents and instruments delivered in connection herewith or therewith and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, or any amendments, modifications, consents or waivers of the provisions of any of the foregoing (whether or not consummated), or in connection with the enforcement, collection or protection of its rights in connection herewith or therewith.

3. Additional Agreements of the Parties . Virgin America and VHL hereby agree as follows:

(a) Reductions in Collateral Requirements . Virgin America shall use its diligent and reasonable best efforts to negotiate with the Processors reductions in (a) the level of Risk Coverage required to be maintained under the Amex Agreement and (b) the level of the “Required Amount” (as defined in the U.S. Bank Agreement) required to be maintained under the U.S. Bank Agreement, and upon the reasonable request of VHL shall provide VHL with updates as to the status of such negotiations.

(b) Change of Control . On or prior to the occurrence of a Change of Control, Virgin America shall (i) cause the Beneficiaries to return the Letters of Credit to the Letter of Credit Issuer, including without limitation, by (A) delivering to a Beneficiary one or more replacement standby letters of credit that are acceptable to such Beneficiary in accordance with the terms of the applicable Processor Agreement and/or (B) pledging cash or additional cash to a Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of the

 

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applicable Processor Agreement and (ii) pay to VHL in full any obligations then accrued and unpaid or otherwise outstanding under this Agreement, including, without limitation, any fees and expenses payable under Section 2 that are accrued and unpaid at such time.

(c) Expiration of Letters of Credit . Not later than ten (10) Business Days prior to the expiration of a Letter of Credit, Virgin America shall (i) cause the Beneficiary to return such Letter of Credit to the Letter of Credit Issuer or (ii) (A) make all necessary arrangements with the Beneficiary to permit such Letter of Credit to expire without drawing on it and (B) deliver to VHL a certificate signed by a duly authorized officer of Virgin America describing such arrangements in reasonable detail.

(d) Secured Indebtedness . If after the date hereof Virgin America or any of its Subsidiaries Incurs Indebtedness that is secured by Liens (other than Permitted Liens) on Virgin America’s or such Subsidiary’s assets that are not subject to Liens on the date hereof, prior to or concurrently with Incurring such Indebtedness and Liens, Virgin America shall either (i) grant to VHL Liens on the same assets which shall secure Virgin America’s obligations under this Agreement on a pari passu basis with such other Indebtedness pursuant to documentation, including an intercreditor agreement with the holders of such Indebtedness or any agent or trustee therefor, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to VHL, or (ii) cause the Beneficiaries to return the Letters of Credit to the Letter of Credit Issuer, including without limitation, by (A) delivering to a Beneficiary one or more replacement standby letters of credit that are acceptable to such Beneficiary in accordance with the terms of the applicable Processor Agreement and/or (B) pledging cash or additional cash to a Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of the applicable Processor Agreement, and pay to VHL all fees and expenses payable under Section 2 that are accrued and unpaid at such time.

(e) Amendments to Processor Agreements . Virgin America shall not enter into or consent to any amendment, waiver or modification of, or supplement to, any Processor Agreement that is adverse to the interests of VHL without VHL’s prior written consent. Virgin America shall provide to VHL copies of any amendment, waiver or modification of, or supplement to, any Processor Agreement promptly upon its execution.

4. Representations and Warranties of Virgin America . Virgin America hereby represents and warrants to VHL as of the date hereof as follows:

(a) Organization, Good Standing and Qualifications; Subsidiaries .

(i) Virgin America is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware.

(ii) Virgin America is duly authorized to conduct business and is in good standing under the laws of each jurisdiction where

 

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such qualification is required, except where the lack of such qualification could not reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect the business, assets, liabilities, financial condition or operations of Virgin America.

(iii) Virgin America has all requisite corporate power and authority to own and operate its properties and assets, to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder.

(iv) Virgin America has no Subsidiaries, or any debt or equity investment in any other Person.

(b) Authorization; Binding Obligations . All corporate action on the part of Virgin America necessary for the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance of all obligations of Virgin America under this Agreement has been taken. Upon its execution and delivery, assuming the due execution and delivery by the other parties hereto, this Agreement will be a legal, valid and binding obligation of Virgin America enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights and general principles of equity that restrict the availability of equitable remedies.

(c) No Conflicts . Assuming all consents, waivers, approvals, authorizations, orders, permits, declarations, filings, registrations and notifications and other actions set forth in Section 3(d) have been obtained or made, the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance by Virgin America of its obligations under this Agreement, and the consummation by Virgin America of the transactions contemplated hereby, do not conflict with or result in a violation of the Organizational Documents; conflict with or result in a violation of any Governmental Authorization or law applicable to Virgin America or its assets or properties or result in a breach of, or constitute a default (or event which with the giving of notice or lapse of time, or both, would become a breach or default) under, or give rise to any rights of termination, amendment, modification, acceleration or cancellation of or loss of any benefit under, or result in the creation of any Lien on any of the assets or properties of Virgin America pursuant to, any Contract to which the Virgin America is a party, or by which any of the assets or properties of Virgin America is bound or affected, except for such Liens that do not and would not materially interfere with the use of such assets or properties.

(d) No Consents . No consent, waiver, approval, authorization, order or permit of, or declaration, filing or registration with, or notification to, any Governmental Authority or other Person is required to be made or obtained by Virgin America in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the performance by Virgin America of its obligations under this Agreement, or the consummation by Virgin America of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

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5. Events of Default . An event of default occurs upon the occurrence of any of the following events (each, an “ Event of Default ”):

(a) Virgin America (i) fails to make any payment hereunder when the same becomes due and payable or (ii) fails to comply with any of its covenants set forth in Section 3 of this Agreement.

(b) Virgin America fails to comply with any of its covenants or agreements in this Agreement (other than those referred to in Section 5(a)) or any Tri-Party Agreement and, in each case, such failure continues for ten (10) Business Days.

(c) Any representation, warranty, certification or other statement made by Virgin America in this Agreement or any Tri-Party Agreement shall be untrue in any material respect as of the date made.

(d) Virgin America or any of its Significant Subsidiaries or any group of Subsidiaries that in the aggregate would constitute a Significant Subsidiary pursuant to or within the meaning of any Bankruptcy Law:

(i) commences a voluntary case;

(ii) consents to the entry of an order for relief against it in an involuntary case;

(iii) consents to the appointment of a custodian of it or for any substantial part of its property; or

(iv) makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or takes any comparable action under any foreign laws relating to insolvency.

(e) A court of competent jurisdiction enters an order or decree under any Bankruptcy Law that:

(i) is for relief against Virgin America or any of its Significant Subsidiaries or any group of Subsidiaries that in the aggregate would constitute a Significant Subsidiary in an involuntary case;

(ii) appoints a custodian of Virgin America or any of its Significant Subsidiaries or any group of Subsidiaries that in the aggregate would constitute a Significant Subsidiary or for any substantial part of any of their property; or

(iii) orders the winding up or liquidation of Virgin America or any of its Significant Subsidiaries or any group of Subsidiaries that in the aggregate would constitute a Significant Subsidiary;

or any similar relief is granted under any foreign laws in any of the foregoing cases and the order, decree or relief remains unstayed and in effect for 60 consecutive days.

 

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(f) The withdrawal or suspension by the DOT of the DOT Certificate.

If any Event of Default occurs and is continuing, (i) all accrued and unpaid amounts then outstanding under this Agreement shall be due and payable immediately without further action or notice, (ii) any obligations (excluding the Recourse Arrangement Fee and contingent reimbursement obligations in respect of the undrawn amount of outstanding Letters of Credit ) outstanding from time to time under this Agreement shall accrue interest at a rate per annum equal to ten percent (10%) until they shall be paid in full, and (iii) VHL may elect to (A) require Virgin America to cause the Beneficiaries to return the Letters of Credit to the Letter of Credit Issuer or (B) require Virgin America to provide cash collateral up to an amount equal to the aggregate undrawn face amount of the Letters of Credit outstanding at such time pursuant to cash collateral arrangements reasonably satisfactory to VHL. If an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, VHL may pursue any available remedy to collect the payment of the obligations outstanding hereunder or to enforce the performance of any provision of this Agreement. Virgin America shall notify VHL in writing within two (2) Business Days of the occurrence of an Event of Default.

A delay or omission by VHL in exercising any right or remedy accruing upon an Event of Default shall not impair the right or remedy or constitute a waiver of or acquiescence in the Event of Default. All remedies are cumulative to the extent permitted by law.

6. Notices and Demands . All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed effectively given: (a) upon personal delivery to the party to be notified, (b) when sent by confirmed facsimile if sent during normal business hours of the recipient, if not, then on the next Business Day, (c) five days after having been sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or (d) one day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier, specifying next day delivery, with written verification of receipt. All communications shall be sent to a Party at its address as set forth on the signature pages hereof or at such other address as a given party may designate by ten days’ advance written notice to the other Party.

7. Certain Definitions . As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

Affiliate ” means, with respect to a specified Person, another Person that (a) either directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, Controls, or is controlled by, or is under common or joint control with, the Person specified, (b) is a related investment vehicle, member or partner of such Person, or (c) is an Affiliate of an Affiliate of such Person.

Bankruptcy Law ” means any federal or state law relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, winding up, administration, receivership and other similar matters and any similar foreign law for the relief of creditors.

 

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Bylaws ” means the Amended and Restated By-Laws of Virgin America, as may be amended from time to time.

Capital Stock ” of any Person at any time, means any and all shares, interests, participations or other equivalents (however designated, whether voting or non-voting) of capital stock, limited liability company interests, partnership interests (whether general or limited) or equivalent ownership interests in or issued by such Person.

Change of Control ” means (a) a Person or “group” (within the meaning of Section 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) (other than VHL and its Affiliates) acquiring or having beneficial ownership (it being understood that a tender of shares or other equity interests shall not be deemed acquired or giving beneficial ownership until such shares or other equity interests shall have been accepted for payment) of securities (or options to purchase securities) having more than 35% of the ordinary voting power of Virgin America (including options to acquire such voting power), (b) any sale, transfer, lease, assignment, conveyance, exchange, mortgage or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets, property or business of Virgin America and its Subsidiaries or (c) a majority of the members of the board of directors of Virgin America ceases to be composed of individuals (i) who are members of the board of directors on the date hereof, (ii) whose election or nomination to the board of directors of Virgin America was approved by individuals referred to in clause (i) above constituting at the time of such election or nomination at least a majority of the members of the board of directors of Virgin America (or, for purposes of this clause (ii), if such individuals referred to in clause (i) do not constitute a majority of the members of the board of directors of Virgin America at such time, then such individuals so elected or nominated with the unanimous approval of those individuals referred to in clause (i)), or (iii) whose election or nomination to the board of directors of Virgin America was approved by individuals referred to in clause (i) or (ii) above or this clause (iii) constituting at the time of such election or nomination at least a majority of the board of directors of Virgin America.

Charter ” means the [Tenth] Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Virgin America, as may be amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time.

Contract ” means any written, oral or other agreement, contract, subcontract, lease, sublease, license, sublicense, understanding, instrument, note, warranty, insurance policy, benefit plan or legally binding commitment or undertaking of any nature.

Control ” (including the terms “controlled by” and “under common control with”) means Control as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act.

DOT ” means the United States Department of Transportation or any other federal department or agency at the time administering the federal aviation laws codified in title 49 of the United States Code.

 

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DOT Certificate ” means the certificate of pubic convenience and necessity issued by the DOT under 49 U.S. C. §41102.

Exchange Act ” means the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended from time to time, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder (or under any successor statute).

GAAP ” means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America as in effect as of the date hereof, including those set forth in the opinions and pronouncements of the Accounting Principles Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and statements and pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board or in such other statements by such other entity as approved by a significant segment of the accounting profession.

Governmental Authority ” means any nation, state, commonwealth, province, territory, county, municipality, district or other jurisdiction of any nature; federal, state, local, municipal, foreign or other government; or governmental or quasi-governmental authority of any nature (including any governmental division, department, agency, commission, instrumentality, official, organization, unit, body or entity and any court, arbitrator or other tribunal).

Governmental Authorization ” means any permit, license, certificate, franchise, permission, clearance, registration, qualification or authorization issued, granted, given or otherwise made available by or under the authority of any Governmental Authority or pursuant to any Law.

Incur ” means issue, assume, guarantee, incur or otherwise become liable for; provided , however , that any Indebtedness or Capital Stock of a Person existing at the time such Person becomes a Subsidiary (whether by merger, consolidation, acquisition or otherwise) shall be deemed to be incurred by such Subsidiary at the time it becomes a Subsidiary.

Indebtedness ” means with respect to any Person, (a) indebtedness for borrowed money, including without limitation, the outstanding principal balance of all loans and advances made to such Person by any Affiliate of such Person, (b) reimbursement obligations, contingent or otherwise, with respect to letters of credit or bankers acceptances issued for the account of such Person, (c) obligations evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or other similar instruments, (d) obligations which have been incurred in connection with the acquisition of property or services (including, without limitation, obligations to pay the deferred purchase price of property or services), excluding trade payables and accrued expenses incurred in the ordinary course of business, (e) obligations as lessee under the Leases, any other aircraft or spare engine lease and any leases which shall have been or should be, in accordance with GAAP, recorded as capital leases, (f) all indebtedness, obligations or other liabilities in respect of any Interest Rate Agreement (marked to market by reasonably estimating the present termination cost to such Person of each such Interest Rate Agreement and including the net liability of such Person with respect thereto, but excluding any net receivable with

 

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respect thereto) and (g) all indebtedness of another Person described in (a) through (f) above which is secured by a Lien on any property of the subject Person; provided , however , that the amount outstanding at any time of any indebtedness issued with original issue discount is the principal amount of such indebtedness less the remaining unamortized portion of the original issue discount of such Indebtedness at such time as determined in conformity with GAAP, and that “Indebtedness” shall not include any liability for federal, state, local or other taxes. Notwithstanding the foregoing, guarantees of (or obligations with respect to letter of credit supporting) Indebtedness otherwise included in the determination of such amount shall not be included.

Interest Rate Agreement ” means for any Person, any interest rate swap agreement, interest rate cap agreement, interest rate collar agreement or other similar agreement designed to protect the party indicated therein against fluctuations in interest rates.

Law ” means any federal, state, local, municipal, foreign or other law, statute, constitution, principle of common law, resolution, ordinance, code, edict, decree, rule, regulation, ruling or requirement issued, enacted, adopted, promulgated, implemented or otherwise put into effect by or under the authority of any Governmental Authority.

Lien ” means any mortgage, pledge, security interest, encumbrance, lien or charge of any kind (including any conditional sale or other title retention agreement or lease in the nature thereof) whether or not recorded, filed or otherwise perfected under applicable law.

Organizational Documents ” means the Charter or the Bylaws.

Permitted Liens ” means Liens described on Schedule I hereto.

Person ” means any individual, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, syndicate, sole proprietorship, company or corporation with or without share capital, unincorporated association, trust, trustee, executor, administrator or other legal personal representative, regulatory body or agency, government or governmental agency, authority or entity however designated or constituted, or any Group comprised of two or more of the foregoing.

SEC ” means the Securities and Exchange Commission, any successor thereto and any analogous Governmental Authority.

Securities Act ” means the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder (or under any successor statute).

Significant Subsidiary ” means a Subsidiary that would be a “Significant Subsidiary” of a company within the meaning of Rule 1-02 under Regulation S-X promulgated by the SEC.

 

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Subsidiary ” of any Person means any corporation, association, partnership or other business entity of which more than 50% of the total voting power of shares of Capital Stock or other interests (including partnership interests) entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency) to vote in the election of directors, managers or trustees thereof is at the time owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by (a) such Person, (b) such Person and one or more Subsidiaries of such Person or (c) one or more Subsidiaries of such Person.

8. Miscellaneous Provisions .

(a) No Oral Modifications . This Agreement may not be changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally, but may only be amended, waived or modified by an instrument in writing signed by Virgin America and VHL.

(b) Binding Effect . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective heirs, successors and permitted assigns.

(c) Governing Law Jurisdiction Jury Trial Waiver . This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. Each party to this Agreement hereby irrevocably and unconditionally, with respect to any matter or dispute arising under, or in connection with, this Agreement: (i) submits for itself and its property in any legal action or proceeding relating to this Agreement, or for recognition and enforcement of any judgment in respect thereof, to the exclusive general jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York in the County of New York, the courts of the United States of America for the Southern District of New York, and appellate courts from any thereof (and covenants not to commence any legal action or proceeding in any other venue or jurisdiction), (ii) consents that any such action or proceeding may be brought in such courts and waives any objection that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such action or proceeding in any such court or that such action or proceeding was brought in an inconvenient court and agrees not to plead or claim the same; (iii) agrees that service of process in any such action will be in accordance with the laws of the State of New York (and with respect to VHL, that service of process upon Virgin Management USA, Inc. in accordance with the laws of the State of New York shall be effective service of process upon VHL); (iv) waives in connection with any such action any and all rights to a jury trial; and (v) agrees that nothing herein shall affect the right to effect service of process in any other manner permitted by law.

(d) Recourse . Recourse under this Agreement shall be to the assets of Virgin America only and in no event to the officers, directors or stockholders of Virgin America.

(e) Indemnification . As a condition to VHL’s agreement to enter into the arrangements contemplated hereunder, Virgin America shall indemnify and hold harmless VHL and each of its Affiliates, partners, directors, officers, members, agents, and advisors (each an “ Indemnitee ” and collectively, the “ Indemnitees ”) from and against, and shall pay on demand, any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities and

 

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expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable fees and expenses of counsel) that may be incurred by or asserted or awarded against any Indemnitee, in each case arising out of or in connection with or by reason of (including, without limitation, in connection with any investigation, litigation or proceeding or preparation of a defense in connection therewith) this Agreement, the Letter of Credit Agreement, any Letter of Credit, any Tri-Party Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby; provided that such indemnity shall not, as to any Indemnitee, be available to the extent that such losses, claims, damages or liabilities are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and non-appealable judgment to have resulted from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnitee.

(f) Benefits of this Agreement . Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, shall give to any Person (other than the Parties and their successors hereunder) any benefit or any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under this Agreement.

(g) Survival . Virgin America’s indemnification liabilities under Section 8(e) and reimbursement obligations under Section 8(e) and Section 2 shall remain in full force and effect after the termination of this Agreement regardless of the reason for such termination.

(h) Construction . Unless the context otherwise requires, the words “hereof”, “hereby” and “herein” and words of similar meaning when used in this Agreement refer to this Agreement in its entirety and not to any particular Section or provision of this Agreement. References to “or” shall be deemed to be disjunctive but not necessarily exclusive ( i.e. , unless the context dictates otherwise, “or” shall be interpreted to mean “and/or” rather than “either/or”). Each Party acknowledges that this Agreement was negotiated by it with the benefit of representation by legal counsel, and any rule of construction or interpretation otherwise requiring this Agreement to be construed or interpreted against any Party shall not apply to any construction or interpretation hereof.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Parties has caused this Letter of Credit Reimbursement Agreement to be executed in its name by their duly authorized officers as of the date set forth in the first paragraph hereof.

 

VIRGIN HOLDINGS LIMITED
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:
Address:
The Battleship Building
179 Harrow Road
London W2 6NB
United Kingdom
Facsimile: +44 207-313-2108
Attention: General Counsel
with a copy to:
Virgin Management USA, Inc.
65 Bleecker Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10012
Facsimile: (212) 497-9051
Attention: General Counsel

 

[Signature page to Letter of Credit Reimbursement Agreement]


VIRGIN AMERICA INC.
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:
Address:
555 Airport Blvd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
Facsimile: (650) 548-2526
Attention: General Counsel

 

[Signature page to Letter of Credit Reimbursement Agreement]


Schedule I

Permitted Liens

1. Liens for taxes not yet due or which are being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings if adequate reserves with respect thereto are maintained on the books of Virgin America or any of its Subsidiaries, as the case may be, in accordance with GAAP.

2. Carriers’, warehousemen’s, mechanics’, materialmen’s, repairmen’s or other like Liens arising in the ordinary course of business which are not overdue for a period of more than 30 days or which are being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings.

3. Pledges or deposits in connection with workmen’s compensation, unemployment insurance and other social security legislation.

4. Deposits to secure the performance of bids, trade contracts (other than for borrowed money), government contracts, leases, statutory obligations, surety and appeal bonds, performance bonds and other obligations of a like nature incurred and statutory or contractual bankers’ Liens on monies held in bank accounts in the ordinary course of business;

5. Easements, servitudes, covenants, conditions, reservations, licenses, agreements, rights-of-way, restrictions and other similar encumbrances incurred in the ordinary course of business and encumbrances consisting of zoning restrictions, easements, licenses, survey defects, restrictions on the use of property or minor defects or irregularities in title thereto which, in the aggregate, are not substantial in amount and which do not in any case materially detract from the value of the property subject thereto or materially interfere with the ordinary conduct of the business of the Virgin America or any of its Subsidiaries.

6. Liens in favor of the United States for amounts paid by Virgin America or any of its Subsidiaries as progress payments under government contracts entered into by them.

7. Attachment, judgment or other similar Liens arising in connection with court or arbitration proceedings, provided that the same are discharged, or that execution or enforcement thereof is stayed pending appeal, within 30 days or (in the case of any execution or enforcement pending appeal) such lesser time during which such appeal may be taken.

8. Possessory Liens in favor of brokers and dealers arising in connection with the acquisition or disposition of investments; provided that such Liens (i) attach only to such investments and (ii) secure only obligations incurred in the ordinary course and arising in connection with the acquisition or disposition of such investments and not any obligation in connection with margin financing.

 

Sched. I, page 1


9. Liens securing Indebtedness incurred to purchase or finance the purchase of real or personal property or to refinance, refund, renew or extend any such Indebtedness; provided that (a) such Liens shall be created substantially simultaneously with the purchase of such property or such refinancing, refunding, renewal or extension, (b) such Liens do not at any time encumber any property other than the property financed by such Indebtedness, (c) the amount of Indebtedness secured by such Lien is not increased and (d) the principal amount of Indebtedness secured by any such Lien shall at no time exceed 100% of the purchase price of such property, unless such Indebtedness is expressly limited in recourse to the property that is subject to such Lien.

10. Intellectual property licensing agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business.

11. Liens in favor of customs and revenue authorities to secure payment of customs duties in connection with the importation of goods in the ordinary course of business of Virgin America and its Subsidiaries.

12. Liens on cash collateral securing reimbursement obligations in respect of letters of credit issued in favor of beneficiaries for purposes consistent with customary airline industry practice.

13. Liens securing Indebtedness in respect of third party aircraft financing on arm’s-length terms (including financing of any aircraft pre-delivery payment); provided that such Liens attach only to the applicable aircraft, engine or parts and related assets financed thereby.

14. Liens securing Indebtedness incurred in connection with the purchase or lease of buyer-furnished equipment for aircraft on arm’s-length terms; provided that such Liens attach only to such equipment.

 

Sched. I, page 2

Exhibit 10.49

                         , 2014

Virgin America Inc.

555 Airport Blvd.

Burlingame, CA 94010

Attention: General Counsel

Ladies/Gentlemen:

In consideration of the execution by Virgin America Inc. (the “Company”) of the Registration Rights Agreement among the Company, the undersigned and the other parties thereto and the Recapitalization Agreement among the Company, the undersigned and the other parties thereto, as well as other valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are acknowledged, effective upon the completion of the Company’s initial public offering of its common stock and at all times thereafter, the undersigned agree that neither the undersigned nor Virgin Group Holdings or any of their respective affiliates (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) (collectively, the “Virgin Group”) will acquire additional shares of the Company’s Voting Common Stock if, as a result of such acquisition, the Virgin Group would hold in excess of twenty (20) percent of the total outstanding shares of the Company’s Voting Common Stock (as defined in the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation) without the consent of the Company.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that applicable law is amended to permit persons who are not “citizens of the United States” to own more than twenty-five (25) percent of the outstanding shares of the Company’s Voting Common Stock, the foregoing shall apply such that the twenty (20) percent threshold shall instead equal (i) the maximum percentage of voting securities which the amended applicable law allows non-U.S. citizens to own, less (ii) 5%.

In determining the percentage of the Company’s Voting Common Stock outstanding, the parties agree that the Virgin Group shall be entitled to rely conclusively upon the Company’s publicly available reports of its Voting Common Stock as published in Company’s most-recently filed quarterly report on Form 10-Q or annual report on Form 10-K or on the Company’s investor relations web site, or upon information provided to the Virgin Group by the Company at the Virgin Group’s request.

Please have an authorized representative of Virgin America Inc. sign below to confirm our mutual agreement on the matters set forth herein.

 


Very truly yours,

 

VX Holdings, L.P.
By:    
Title:     
Virgin Management Limited
By:    
Title:     
VA Holdings (Guernsey) LP
By:    
Title:     

 

AGREED:
Virgin America Inc.
By:    
Title:     

Exhibit 10.50

 

Date                    2014

VIRGIN AVIATION TM LIMITED

VIRGIN AMERICA INC

VIRGIN ENTERPRISES LIMITED

AMENDED AND RESTATED VIRGIN AMERICA TRADE MARK LICENCE

 

LOGO

Macfarlanes LLP

20 Cursitor Street

London EC4A 1LT


CONTENTS

 

Clause

        Page   

1

   Definitions and interpretation      1   

2

   Acknowledgement      5   

3

   Grant of Airline Rights      5   

4

   Grant of Affinity Product rights      7   

5

   Standards of Quality      9   

6

   Reservation of Rights      10   

7

   Registrations      10   

8

   Payment of royalties      11   

9

   Assignment      13   

10

   Obligations of the User      14   

11

   Termination      14   

12

   Infringements      16   

13

   Waiver      16   

14

   Modifications      17   

15

   Invalidity      17   

16

   Notices      17   

17

   Exclusion of liability      17   

18

   Remedies      17   

19

   General      17   

Schedule

     

1

   The Licensed Activities      19   

2

   Part 1—The Signature      20   
   Part 2—Trade Marks      21   

3

   Brand Guidelines      23   

4

   Tailfin Logo      24   

5

   Listed Routes      25   

 


DATE                     2014            

PARTIES

 

1 V IRGIN AVIATION TM LIMITED (company number 8865672) a company incorporated in England whose registered office is at The Battleship Building, 179 Harrow Road, London W2 6NB (the “ Licensor ”);

 

2 VIRGIN AMERICA INC (formerly known as Best Air Holdings Inc) whose registered office is at 533 Airport Boulevard, Burlingame, California 94010 (the “ User ”);

 

3 VIRGIN ENTERPRISES LIMITED a company incorporated in England and Wales under company number 01073929 acting through its Geneva branch known as “Virgin Enterprises Limited, London, Geneva Branch”, registered in Geneva with number CH-660-2129011-5, and located at 13-15 Cours de Rive, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland (“ VEL ”)

 

     each a “ party ” and together the “ parties ”.

BACKGROUND

 

A VEL is the beneficial owner of the goodwill associated with the word “Virgin” and is the beneficial owner and registered proprietor of the Trade Marks.

 

B VAL Trademark Three Limited (“ VALTM3 ”), the User and VEL entered into a trade mark licence on 4 February 2005 which was amended on 9 April 2007 and 1 March 2013 (the “ Existing Licence ”), pursuant to which VALTM3 granted the User a sub-licence to use the Marks in the form of the Names in consideration for the payment of the Airline Royalties (as defined below). The Existing Licence was supplemented by a letter agreement dated 24 November 2008 between VEL and the User (among others), subsequently amended by a letter agreement dated 13 April 2010 (together, the “ Credit Card Licence ”), under which the User was granted a licence to promote and offer, in the USA only, a Virgin America branded credit card and certain related credit card products. On [            ] 2014, the rights to act as licensor under the Credit Card Licence were assigned to VEL.

 

C With effect from 5 March 2014, VALTM3 transferred certain of its business and assets to the Licensor, and as such the Licensor now holds the necessary rights from VEL to license the Airline Rights to the User on the terms of this agreement (the “ Licence ”).

 

D The parties agree that (conditional upon and with effect from the Effective Date) this Licence amends and restates the Existing Licence in respect of the rights granted to the User by the Licensor, and amends and restates the Credit Card Licence in respect of the rights granted to the User by VEL.

AGREEMENT

 

1 Definitions and interpretatio n

 

1.1 In this Licence (except where the context otherwise requires), the following words shall have the following meanings:

Affiliates: means the parent or subsidiary companies of the User;

Activities: means the Licensed Activities, together with the activities described in clause 4.1;

Affinity Products: means the following products which are promoted and offered in the USA only, for the purposes of enhancing and further broadening the User’s Elevate frequent flyer program

 

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  i) a Virgin America branded credit card, bearing the “Virgin America” and/or “Virgin America Airways” names and the Marks; and

 

  ii) to holders of unexpired Virgin America branded credit cards only, in connection with their use of such credit card, related credit card products typically offered by a credit card issuer to its credit card holders, including debt cancellation products and credit insurance, in each case which do not bear the “Virgin America” and/or “Virgin America Airways” names and/or the Marks;

Affinity Product Rights: means the rights granted by VEL to the User relating to the Affinity Products, pursuant to clause 4 of this agreement;

Affinity Products Gross Sales: shall mean the total amount received by the User in connection with the provision of the Affinity Products, exclusive of VAT, sales and departure taxes and any other similar taxes or duties in any jurisdiction; any such amounts received or receivable by the User in currencies other than US dollars shall be converted into US dollars in accordance with the User’s then standard accounting practices;

Affinity Product Royalties: means the royalty payments payable by the User in consideration for the grant of the Affinity Product Rights, as more particularly described in clause 8.2;

Airline Rights: means the rights granted by the Licensor to the User pursuant to clause 3 of this agreement;

Airline Royalties: means the royalty payments payable by the User in consideration for the grant of the Airline Rights, as more particularly described in clause 8.1;

Board: means the board of directors of the relevant party from time to time or the directors present at a duly convened meeting of the directors at which a quorum is present;

Brand Guidelines: means the brand guidelines issued by VEL from time to time, the current version of which is set out in 0;

Caribbean Territory: means all Caribbean islands and Bermuda;

Effective Date: means the date the User consummates the initial public offering (“IPO”) of its common stock pursuant to a registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission;

Europe/FSR: means the Member Countries of the European Union (other than the UK and Eire) at the date of this Deed together with the following countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, Republic of Macedonia, Russian Federation, San Marino, Serbia, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan;

Gross Sales: means the total amount received by the User, its Affiliates and/or its sub-licensees and assignees in connection with the carrying on of the Licensed Activities exclusive of VAT, sales and departure taxes and any other similar taxes or duties in any jurisdiction, and for the avoidance of doubt, exclusive of the Affinity Product Gross Sales; any such amounts received or receivable by the User and/or its sub-licensees and assignees in currencies other than US dollars shall be converted into US dollars in accordance with the User’s then standard accounting practices;

JV Partner: means Delta Air Lines, Inc. and its affiliates that are controlled by or under common control with Delta Air Lines, Inc. (and including its affiliated US commuter carriers operating under the “DL” code);

 

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Licensed Activities: means the activities described in schedule 1 in connection with which the User and its subsidiaries are permitted to use the Marks pursuant to the grant of the Airline Rights under clause 3 below of this Licence;

Listed Routes: means the non-stop airline routes listed in Schedule 5;

Mainland Territory: means the United States of America (including Puerto Rico), Canada and Mexico;

Marks: means the Trade Marks and the Signature;

Minimum Royalty: means, in respect of each financial year of the Licensee, the amount of US$7,978,200 (or a pro rata part of such amount in the case of a partial fiscal year); such amount to be adjusted annually on the Year 1 End Date and any anniversary thereof to increase (but not decrease) by the same percentage as the percentage change in USCPI over the relevant period;

Name and Names: shall bear the meanings set out in clause 3.1.2;

Permitted Third Party: any airline licensed to operate flights under the “Virgin” brand to and from single destinations within the Territories from or to the RoW;

Quarter: means the period from the Effective Date until the day before the next Quarter Day, and each subsequent period of three months after that (each commencing on a Quarter Day), save that the final Quarter of the Term will commence on the applicable Quarter Day and end on the final day of the Term;

Quarter Day : means 1 January, 1 April, 1 July or 1 October;

RoW : any geographical area which is not within either (i) the U.K. or (ii) the Territories;

Signature: means the signature set out in schedule 2 part 2;

Strategic Partner: means, in relation to a Virgin Carrier or the User, an airline from time to time with which that Virgin Carrier or the User (as the case may be) has an alliance arrangement which has been granted ATI status (or which enjoys equivalent status under the competition laws and regulations governing the Virgin Carrier). For the avoidance of doubt, a Strategic Partner alliance involves co-operative marketing initiatives beyond those commonly agreed with Codeshare partners including those relating to ticket sales, flight scheduling and marketing. The definition of “Strategic Partner” includes such airline’s affiliated US commuter carriers operating under the Strategic Partner’s two-letter airline designator code);

Term: shall commence on the Effective Date and subject to earlier termination in accordance with this Licence, shall continue for the period set out in clause 11.1;

Territory/Territories: one of or both of the Mainland Territory and the Caribbean Territory, as the context may require;

Trade Marks: means those registered trade marks and trade marks for which applications for registration have been made, short details of which are contained in schedule 2 part 2, together with any other trade marks relevant to the business of the User which the Licensor and VEL may agree shall be added to this Licence from time to time;

Transatlantic Routes: means airline routes operated between (i) any point in the UK/Eire, France or the Netherlands and (ii) any point in the Territories;

Trigger Date: means the date on which the User’s reported Gross Sales for any period of four consecutive Quarters, exceed US$ 4,500,000,000.

 

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USA: the United States of America;

USCPI: the monthly index of U.S. consumer prices maintained by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (or by such other body upon which duties in connection with such index shall have been devolved from time to time), provided that if (i) such index ceases to be published or (ii) the basis on which it is compiled is amended such that it is no longer a measure of general consumer price inflation in the United States, such index shall be replaced by such other index as may most closely resemble the USCPI as at the Effective Date;

User Exclusive Route: means a non-stop airline route which the Licensor is prevented from licensing for operation under the “Virgin” brand due to the rights granted to the User under this Licence including all routes (i) within the Mainland Territory and (ii) between the Mainland Territory and the Caribbean Territory;

Virgin: means Virgin Group Holdings Limited;

Virgin Atlantic: means the airline currently branded “Virgin Atlantic” and currently operated by Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited and any successor to such business;

Virgin Australia: means Virgin Australia Holdings Pty Limited and its related bodies corporate, Virgin Australia Airlines Pty Limited, Virgin Australia International Airlines Pty Ltd, Virgin Australia Airlines (NZ) Ltd and Virgin Australia Airlines (SE Asia) Pty Ltd;

Virgin Carrier: means either Virgin Atlantic or a Permitted Third Party;

Virgin Group: means Virgin, each other company which is for the time being a subsidiary of Virgin, a holding company of Virgin or a subsidiary of that holding company, and all or any of them.

Year 1 End Date : means the date that is the last day of the fifth Quarter;

 

1.2 In this Licence (unless the context otherwise requires):

 

  1.2.1 any reference to a statute, statutory provision or subordinate legislation (“ legislation ”) shall (except where the context requires otherwise) be construed as referring to:

 

  1.2.1.1 such legislation as amended and in force from time to time and to any legislation which (either with or without modification) re-enacts, consolidates or enacts in rewritten form any such legislation;

 

  1.2.1.2 any former legislation which it re-enacts, consolidates or enacts in rewritten form; and

 

       a reference to a statute includes all subordinate legislation made pursuant to that statute from time to time;

 

  1.2.2 any gender includes a reference to all other genders;

 

  1.2.3 the words “subsidiary”, “wholly-owned subsidiary” and “holding company” have the meanings given to them by s.1159 Companies Act 2006;

 

  1.2.4 any reference to the background section, a clause or schedule is to the background section, a clause or schedule (as the case may be) of or to this Licence; and

 

  1.2.5 any reference to any English legal term for any action, remedy, method of judicial proceeding, legal document, legal status, court, official or any legal concept or thing shall, in respect of any jurisdiction other than England, be deemed to include that which most nearly approximates in that jurisdiction to the English legal term.

 

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2 Acknowledgement

 

2.1 Each of the parties acknowledges that all worldwide right, title and interest in and to the Marks and all rights worldwide to use the mark “Virgin” as a trade, business or corporate name, all goodwill symbolised by such Marks, all copyright subsisting therein and the benefit of all registrations or applications for registration thereof are vested in and owned by VEL subject to any licences granted by VEL in respect of the Marks.

 

2.2 VEL acknowledges that the Licensor has the rights to grant the User the Airline Rights granted under clause 3.

 

2.3 The parties acknowledge that VEL has the rights to grant the User the Affinity Product Rights granted under clause 4 and further acknowledge that such rights do not fall within the definition of Licensed Activities and as such, that the Affinity Product Royalties are not duplicative of the Airline Royalties.

 

3 Grant of Airline Rights

 

3.1 In consideration of the payment of Airline Royalties to the Licensor by the User, the Licensor grants to the User the right:

 

  3.1.1 to use the Marks only in connection with and in the ordinary course of carrying on the Licensed Activities;

 

  3.1.2 subject to clause 3.7, to carry on the Licensed Activities only under the trading or business names:

 

  3.1.2.1 “Virgin America”;

 

  3.1.2.2 “Virgin America Airways”;

 

  3.1.2.3 “Virgin America Cargo”;

 

  3.1.2.4 any other name incorporating the word “Virgin” which the Licensor may from time to time permit in writing; and

 

  3.1.2.5 any other name incorporating the words “Virgin America” provided that the word or words added to “Virgin America” (i) describe a geographical area (connected to the USA but excluding the word “Atlantic”), or (ii) are ordinarily used in connection with an airline business and are used to describe a business carried on by the User under that description;

 

    (each a “ Name ”, together the “ Names ”)

 

    PROVIDED THAT the User shall have no right to use any name that contains the word “Virgin” (i) the rights to use of which have been granted by VEL to a third party licensee in respect of the activities other than the Licensed Activities, or (ii) not falling within clause 3.1.2 above, without VEL’s and the Licensor’s prior written consent.

 

  3.1.3 to do and authorise the doing of all acts the doing of which is restricted by the copyright in the Signature or in any other work the copyright in which is licensed to the Licensor pursuant to clause 6.2 only in connection with and in the ordinary course of carrying on the Licensed Activities and in accordance with the terms of this Licence; and

 

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  3.1.4 to grant sub-licences of the rights granted by this Licence to each of its wholly-owned subsidiaries (for as long as such company remains a wholly owned subsidiary), subject to the User giving prior notice to the Licensor, provided that, in each case:

 

  3.1.4.1 the User shall conclude a written licence with the sub-licensee under which the sub-licensee is obliged to comply with standards of quality no lower than those set out in clause 5.1 and to comply with provisions equivalent to those in the remainder of clause 5;

 

  3.1.4.2 the User shall be responsible to the Licensor for the acts and omissions of the sub-licensee as if those acts and omissions were its own; and

 

  3.1.4.3 the User shall procure that the sub-licensee complies with standards of quality no lower than those set out in clause 5.1 and complies with other provisions equivalent to those in clause 5.

 

3.2 The User shall be the exclusive licensee of the Marks in relation to the provision of the Licensed Activities by it and its wholly-owned subsidiaries to the exclusion of the Licensor and all others save that:

 

  3.2.1 Virgin Atlantic may operate its own aircraft on point-to-point routes within the Territories only in the context of “cabotage” or fifth freedoms, i.e. only where such overall service has at least three arrival/departure points, one of which is outside the Territories, and

 

  3.2.2 Virgin Atlantic and/or any Permitted Third Party may, in relation to the Territories, market and operate “codeshare” routes having three arrival/departure points in conjunction with another airline, provided that:

 

  3.2.2.1 such route is marketed primarily as a route between a point within either of the Territories to a point within the UK or the RoW so that the intermediate point of arrival and departure is incidental; and

 

  3.2.2.2 the part of the route which is provided by the other airline links with and feeds passengers to and/or accepts passengers from the part of the route operated by Virgin Atlantic or the Permitted Third Party.

 

  3.2.3 The requirement in Section 3.2.2.2 that the part of the route provided by the other airline link with and feed passengers to and/or accept passengers from the part of the route operated by Virgin Atlantic or the Permitted Third Party shall be deemed to be satisfied if that second part of the route is operated by a Strategic Partner (or, in the case of Virgin Atlantic, by the JV Partner) and is marketed and sold under the two letter designator code of a Virgin Carrier.

 

  3.2.4 The codesharing rights granted under clauses 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 shall also entitle Virgin Atlantic or the Permitted Third Party to act as the marketing carrier on a further flight route within the Territories operated by a Strategic Partner (or, in the case of Virgin Atlantic, by the JV Partner) where that flight route links with and feeds passengers to and/or accepts passengers from the first part of the route referred to in clause 3.2.3.

 

3.3 The Licensor shall not grant any further licences to use the Marks in respect of the Licensed Activities.

 

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3.4 The rights granted to the User shall be subject to and shall not include any rights granted by VEL to third parties.

 

3.5 This Licence shall come into effect on the Effective Date.

 

3.6 Subject to clause 3.7, the User undertakes that, for as long as it provides the Licensed Activities it shall continue to do so using the Names and shall use all reasonable efforts to promote its conduct of the Licensed Activities under the Names.

 

3.7 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Licence nothing in this Licence shall prohibit the User at any time during the Term from electing to perform the Licensed Activities or any other activities, including, but not limited to, operating flights, code sharing arrangements with any other airlines or entities, or operating flights between any points regardless of where such flights originate or terminate, without the payment of royalties, so long as the User does not use the Names or Marks while undertaking such activities. Provided, however, that in the event user ceases to use the Names or Marks in a material manner, which shall include but not be limited to where Licensee derives more than twenty percent of its operating revenues within the territories without using the Names or Marks then Licensor will have the right to terminate the Licence after 45 days prior written notice and failure to cure by User. Nothing in this provision shall in any way give Licensor the right to terminate the Licence on the basis of the User’s non-use of the Names or Marks outside the Territories.

 

3.8 For the avoidance of doubt, in relation to any international routes outside the Territories on which the User is entitled to enter into codesharing arrangements as marketing carrier under schedule 1 paragraph 2.3 of this Licence, those rights are non-exclusive in relation to the Marks (but exclusive in relation to the Names listed in clause 3.1.2 of this Licence).

 

3.9 Where the User is the marketing carrier on an international route pursuant to a codeshare arrangement between the User and a third party airline operating carrier, and another Virgin Carrier is operating flights under the Marks on that route, the User shall make clear in all its pre-flight service communications relating to those flights (whether oral, electronic or in writing, including without limitation booking confirmations and promotional communications) that the codeshare flight marketed by the User on that route is operated by the operating carrier.

 

4 Grant of Affinity Product rights

 

4.1 In consideration of the payment of the Affinity Product Royalties to VEL by the User, VEL grants to the User for the Term the right to use the “Virgin America” and “Virgin America Airways” names and the Marks, subject to the provisions of clause 4.4 below, in relation to the offering and promotion of the Affinity Products in the USA on the terms and conditions set forth herein, including, subject to the provisions of clauses 4.3 and 4.4 below, the right to sub-license to any co-branding and/or other affinity partner for use solely in connection with the Affinity Products.

 

4.2 The User agrees that the Affinity Products shall be marketed to existing and potential members of the User’s Elevate frequent flyer program only in the USA; provided that no Affinity Products shall be issued or provided to any person that is not already a member of the User’s Elevate frequent flyer program or does not become a member of the User Elevate frequent flyer program.

 

4.3 VEL agrees that the User may sub-license its rights under this clause 4 to any co-branding and/or other affinity partner provided that:

 

  4.3.1 on VEL’s written request, the User gives written notice to VEL of any sub-licence it has entered into;

 

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  4.3.2 all sub-licences must be in writing on terms and conditions no less onerous than those imposed on the User by this Licence;

 

  4.3.3 the sub-licensee shall not have the right to sub-license its rights under the sub-licence to any third party;

 

  4.3.4 the permission to grant sub-licences (and all sub-licences granted) under this clause 4 shall terminate automatically on termination or expiration of this Licence;

 

  4.3.5 the User shall be liable for all acts and omissions of its sub-licensees related to any sub-licences granted, pursuant to this clause 4, which shall be deemed to be the acts and omissions of the User for the purposes of this clause 4;

 

  4.3.6 the User shall at all times and at its own cost enforce compliance by the sub-licensee with the terms of the sub-licence; and

 

  4.3.7 the User shall not sub-contract the whole of its business operations to a third party.

 

4.4 The User’s and its sub-licensees’ use of the Marks in relation to the Affinity Products shall at all times comply with VEL’s Brand Guidelines. VEL, or any party nominated by it, shall be entitled to make reasonable requests for copies of any marketing, advertising or promotional materials relating to the Affinity Products to ensure compliance with VEL’s Brand Guidelines; VEL or its assignee shall pay the User’s reasonable out of pocket expenses for such copies; and the User shall itself comply and ensure sub-licensees’ compliance with any reasonable recommendations relating to VEL’s Brand Guidelines and made thereto. The User and its sub-licensees shall be permitted to use the Marks alone on credit cards in the form of the Virgin tailfin logo attached at schedule 4, provided that such use otherwise complies with VEL’s Brand Guidelines and that such use is always in conjunction with and in close proximity to the names Virgin America and/or Virgin America Airways. For the avoidance of doubt, any use in advertising or other promotional materials issued by the User or its sub-licensees of the Virgin tailfin logo set out in schedule 4 as depicted in images of the credit card issued by the User as part of the Affinity Program and/or images of any Virgin America aircraft shall not be a breach of the terms of this clause 4. The User agrees that it shall submit any future credit card designs to VEL, or any party nominated by it, with a reasonable amount of notice for prior written approval (not to be unreasonably withheld).

 

4.5 The User’s right to use the Marks in the form of the names “Virgin America” and/or “Virgin America Airways” in relation to the Affinity Products in the USA will be exclusive; provided that nothing in this clause 4 shall prevent VEL’s other licensees and sub-licensees of the Marks including, but not limited to, Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Money USA, from using the Marks in relation to their licensed activities or own co-branded credit card efforts in the Territories, so long as such parties use of the Marks does not include the names “Virgin America” and/or “Virgin America Airways”. Whilst the User’s rights to use and sub-license the Marks does not extend to the branding of the related credit card products referred to in the definition of ‘Affinity Products’, the Marks may be used as permitted under this clause 4 to the extent necessary to identify that such related credit card products are being made available in conjunction with the Virgin America branded credit card.

 

4.6 The User and VEL each agree to use reasonable efforts to partner with each other and each of their licensees and sub-licensees in the USA including, but not limited to, Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Money USA, for mutually beneficial purposes such as cross promotion, marketing and referral of the credit card issued by the User as part of the Affinity Products with equivalent or similar products, services or programs of such parties and, in particular, in relation to the redemption and transfer of points and credits.

 

4.7 The User agrees, that to the extent permissible, credit cards issued by the User as part of the Affinity Products shall be cancelled if there is no activity on such card from the last qualifying event for three (3) years and the credit card issued by the User has reached expiration regardless of Elevate frequent flyer member status.

 

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4.8 Provided that the User has applied for the requisite regulatory approval to commence commercial private passenger flights in any jurisdiction within the Territories, VEL agrees that the User may enter into discussions with a credit card partner in relation to the offering and promotion of the Affinity Products in such other jurisdiction, and may disclose to and record in the memorandum of understanding with such credit card partner that in the event that the following conditions are met the User will receive a licence from VEL on substantially similar terms to those set out in this clause 4:

 

  4.8.1 the User and such credit card provider have entered into a final and binding agreement in relation to the offering and promotion of the Affinity Products in such other jurisdiction;

 

  4.8.2 the Affinity Products shall not have been marketed, offered, promoted or sold in the relevant jurisdiction before the User has received the requisite regulatory approval and commenced commercial private passenger flights in that jurisdiction; and

 

  4.8.3 the User is in compliance with the terms of this clause 4.

 

4.9 VEL hereby agrees that in the event that the User fulfils each and all of the criteria set out above in this clause 4 that it will grant a licence to the User on substantially similar terms to that set out in this clause 4 to permit the User to use the names “Virgin America” and/or “Virgin America Airways” and/or, subject to the provisions of clause 4.4 above, the Marks, in relation to the offering and promotion of the Affinity Products in the relevant jurisdiction(s) other than the USA. For the avoidance of doubt, the User shall not be permitted to market or promote the offering of any of the Affinity Products in the relevant jurisdiction until such time as it has received the requisite regulatory approval and commenced commercial private passenger flights in that jurisdiction;

 

4.10 VEL agrees that it shall consider in good faith any request made by the User to provide a debit card bearing the names “Virgin America” and/or “Virgin America Airways” and/or, subject to the provisions of clause 4.4 above, the Marks, to its Elevate frequent flyer customer base in the Territories, and negotiate any agreement for the same, in good faith, provided that the decision as to whether to grant such right and enter into such agreement shall be in VEL’s absolute discretion.

 

5 Standards of Quality

 

5.1 The standard of quality of the Activities shall at all times comply with the following standards of the Licensor (the “Standards of Quality”), which the User covenants to VEL and Licensor at all times to maintain:

 

  5.1.1 the User shall ensure that the Activities are at all times carried on in a manner which complies with all those standards imposed on it by applicable law or regulation, including (without limitation) those imposed or monitored by the Federal Aviation Authority, which for the time being apply to the User (whether pursuant to any licence granted to the User or otherwise) and that the Activities and the manner of use of the Marks are in accordance with standards no lower than the Brand Guidelines;

 

  5.1.2 the User shall ensure that the marketing, advertisement and promotion of the Activities complies with all laws and regulations in force within the territories in which marketing, advertisement and promotion is carried on;

 

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  5.1.3 the User shall obtain all necessary consents and licences and fulfil the terms of any legislation applicable to, and all other formalities required in connection with, the carrying on of the Activities; and

 

  5.1.4 the Marks shall not be used in any manner which damages the goodwill of the Virgin Group, VEL or the Licensor or which in any way disparages the reputation, marks or business of any of them.

 

5.2 For the purposes of enabling VEL to satisfy itself that the Standards of Quality are being maintained, the User undertakes to provide VEL and the Licensor promptly with details of any litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings which are in progress or threatened or pending against the User concerning the provision of the Activities and of any governmental or official investigation or inquiry concerning the User and relating to the Activities.

 

5.3 If requested by any party, VEL and the Licensor shall meet with representatives of the User at least once in each calendar year in order to discuss such aspects of the use of the Marks as may appear relevant to each party, including maintenance of the Standards of Quality and any requests the User may have to extend the coverage of registrations of the Marks, and the User shall, as soon as reasonably practicable following VEL’s or the Licensor’s request, produce to VEL and the Licensor such records and materials of the User as VEL or the Licensor may reasonably request in order to assess whether the Standards of Quality are being maintained.

 

5.4 If at any time it appears to VEL or the Licensor that the User is using any of the Marks in connection with goods or services or in a manner which do not comply with the Standards of Quality, VEL or the Licensor shall promptly notify the User and the parties shall discuss appropriate steps to be taken to ensure that those goods or services or the User’s manner of use do comply with such Standards. The User shall take any action agreed by the parties to be reasonably necessary to remedy any non compliance with the Standards of Quality.

 

6 Reservation of Rights

 

6.1 All use of the Marks by the User under this Licence shall be deemed to be use by VEL and shall be deemed not to be use by the User for any purpose whatsoever. All use by the User of the Trade Marks, and any of them shall inure to the benefit of VEL and all goodwill symbolised by the Trade Marks all registrations and future applications for registration thereof shall accrue to VEL.

 

6.2 The copyright in the Signature and any future copyright in any artistic work which incorporates any use of the Signature or the Marks and any of them shall belong to, and remain vested in, VEL.

 

6.3 This Licence shall operate solely as a permission for the User to use the Marks in the manner herein defined and shall not be deemed to confer upon the User any further or greater right in the Marks or any of them.

 

6.4 The User will not in any way, directly or indirectly, be a party to anything and will not permit any person under its control to do, or be in any way directly or indirectly a party to, anything which results in some person other than the User using the Marks or having any rights in any such Marks (except where otherwise expressly permitted under this Licence).

 

7 Registrations

 

7.1 Where it is possible to do so in any jurisdiction, VEL shall, at its own cost, take all reasonable action necessary to register or record the rights granted to the User by this Licence on the trade mark register of that jurisdiction. The User shall provide all reasonable assistance to VEL, and where necessary itself may take all action, required to effect the registration or recordal described above.

 

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7.2 Subject to clause 7.3, all rights to register, maintain or renew any of the Marks are strictly reserved to VEL. The User will not seek any registration of any trade mark, service mark, copyright or analogous right that is confusingly similar or identical to the Marks in any country in the world, except, with the prior written consent of VEL, as VEL’s or the Licensor’s licensee or registered user of any Marks in connection with the Activities.

 

7.3 VEL shall, at its own cost, continue to maintain and renew the registrations of the Marks and prosecute applications forming part of the Marks. The User shall have the right to maintain or renew any of the Marks and prosecute applications forming part of the Marks, in each case in the name of VEL, in the event that VEL fails to do so.

 

7.4 The User agrees that it will, at the request and expense of VEL, provide its full assistance in connection with the protection and maintenance by VEL of its rights in and to the Marks (and any other trade marks, service marks, copyright or analogous rights relating to the business, products or services for the time being of the Virgin Group which may for the time being subsist) (“Rights”) and with any application by or on behalf of any member of the Virgin Group for registration of any such Rights in such territories as VEL may from time to time, in its entire discretion, determine and, in particular, that the User will, to the extent not inconsistent with the terms of this Licence, execute such documents, complete such formalities and provide such information as may be required for the purposes of such registration.

 

7.5 As and when during the currency of this Licence, application to register any of the Marks shall have been granted to any member of the Virgin Group in any territory, the User will, at the request and expense of the applicant, promptly execute and assist fully in the registration, at VEL’s entire discretion, of a separate formal licence or registered user agreement for that territory, each such licence to be upon and subject to the terms and conditions of this Licence and coterminous with the permission granted to the User pursuant to clause 3 or clause 4.1 as appropriate.

 

8 Payment of royalties

 

8.1 In consideration of the Airline Rights granted pursuant to clause 3, User agrees to pay Licensor:

 

  (a) with effect from the Effective Date and until December 31, 2015, a quarterly royalty which shall be 0.5% of Gross Sales in respect of each Quarter or part of a Quarter;

 

  (b) with effect from January 1, 2016 and until the Trigger Date, a quarterly royalty which shall be 0.7% of Gross Sales in respect of each Quarter or part of a Quarter; and

 

  (c) with effect from the Trigger Date and for the remainder of the Term, a quarterly royalty which shall be 0.5% of Gross Sales in respect of each Quarter or part of a Quarter

 

  In each case, subject to the requirement that the User will in each financial year during the Term pay at least the annual Minimum Royalty in accordance with clause 8.6.

 

8.2 In consideration of the Affinity Product Rights granted pursuant to clause 4, the User agrees to pay VEL:

 

  (a) with effect from the Effective Date and until December 31, 2015, a quarterly royalty which shall be 0.5% of the User’s Affinity Products Gross Sales in respect of each Quarter or part of a Quarter;

 

  (b) with effect from January 1, 2016 and until the Trigger Date, a quarterly royalty which shall be 0.7% of the User’s Affinity Products Gross Sales in respect of each Quarter or part of a Quarter; and

 

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  (c) with effect from the Trigger Date and for the remainder of the Term, a quarterly royalty which shall be 0.5% of the User’s Affinity Products Gross Sales in respect of each Quarter or part of a Quarter.

 

8.3 Notwithstanding Clause 8.1 above, where the User exercises its rights under paragraph 2.3.2 of Schedule 1 to enter into codesharing arrangements (as marketing carrier) in relation to any Listed Routes, the royalty payable by the User in relation to activity shall at all times be limited to 0.5% of the Gross Sales attributable to such codesharing arrangements.

 

8.4 All amounts payable pursuant to this clause 8 shall accompany the quarterly statement to be provided by User to Licensor and VEL in accordance with clause 8.5.1.

 

8.5 User shall supply to Licensor:

 

  8.5.1 a quarterly statement of the Gross Sales and the Affinity Products Gross Sales within ten (10) days of the end of each Quarter; and

 

  8.5.2 a statement showing Gross Sales and Affinity Products Gross Sales for each financial year of User within one month after the end of such period certified by a qualified auditor approved by Licensor and VEL, together with a reconciliation between Gross Sales and Affinity Products Gross Sales and the quarterly statements provided under clause 8.5.1 (the “Reconciliation Statement”).

 

8.6 For the avoidance of doubt, the User’s obligation in respect of payment of royalties due to the Licensor in each financial year of the User is to pay the greater of (a) a royalty based on a percentage of the User’s Gross Sales in the relevant period, at the rates set out in clauses 8.1 and 8.3 above, and (b) the Minimum Royalty payment applicable for that period. Where the Reconciliation Statement reveals an underpayment of any amount due to the Licensor, the amount of such underpayment shall be paid in full by the User within 20 days following receipt of a relevant invoice from the Licensor. Where the Reconciliation Statement reveals an overpayment of any amount due to the Licensor, the amount of such overpayment shall be set off against royalties due for the following Quarter.

 

8.7 Any obligation to make a payment under this Licence has been expressed exclusive of value added or similar tax. If such tax is chargeable by reference to anything done under this Licence, the payment shall be increased to include an amount representing such tax.

 

8.8 In the event of any payment to be made by the User under this Licence not being received by Licensor or VEL respectively on or before the date of payment, interest shall become payable on such payment at the rate of four (4) percent above the base rate of Lloyds TSB Bank PLC from the due date for payment to the date when payment is actually received (both before and after any court judgement).

 

8.9 Sums due under this Licence shall be subject to the following provisions:

 

  8.9.1 All sums payable to the Licensor or VEL (as appropriate) under or in connection with this Licence shall be paid in full without any set-off or counterclaim whatsoever and free and clear of all deductions or withholdings whatsoever, save only as may be required by law.

 

  8.9.2 The User shall promptly upon becoming aware that any deductions or withholdings are required by law to be made from such amounts notify the Licensor or VEL (as appropriate) accordingly.

 

  8.9.3 If any deductions or withholdings are required by law to be made from such amounts, the User shall make such deduction or withholding in the minimum amount required by law and shall make any payment required in connection with such deduction or withholding within the time period and in the amount required by law.

 

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  8.9.4 If any deduction or withholding is required by law, the amount of the payment due from the User shall be increased to an amount which ensures that, after the making of the deduction or withholding, the Licensor or VEL (as appropriate) receives on the due date and retains (free from any liability in respect of such withholding or deduction) a net sum equal to the amount it would have been entitled to receive and retain in the absence of any such requirement to make a deduction or withholding.

 

  8.9.5 Within 30 days after making any deduction or withholding, or a payment required in connection with a deduction or withholding, the User shall deliver to the Licensor or VEL (as appropriate) evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Licensor or VEL (as appropriate) that the deduction or withholding has been made and that any payment which is required in connection with such deduction or withholding has been made to the relevant authority.

 

8.10 If the User makes an increased payment pursuant to clause 8.9.4 and the Licensor or VEL (as appropriate) determines that:

 

  8.10.1 a tax credit is attributable either to the additional amount of the payment or to the increased payment itself; and

 

  8.10.2 the Licensor or VEL (as appropriate) has obtained, utilised and retained that tax credit,

the Licensor or VEL (as appropriate) shall pay an amount to the User which the Licensor or VEL (as appropriate) determines will leave it (after that payment) in the same after-tax position as it would have been in had no such deduction or withholding been made.

 

8.11 The User shall keep suitable records and accounts in order to demonstrate that the correct royalty payments have been made pursuant to the terms of the Licence and shall make all such records and accounts available for inspection by Licensor or VEL (as appropriate) (or its duly authorised representative) on seven (7) days’ prior written notice. If any such inspection or audit reveals a discrepancy in the royalties paid, any shortfall shall be paid immediately and in the event that the shortfall is more than five (5) percent of the correct figure due in the audited period, the reasonable professional costs of the audit or inspection shall also be payable by the User.

 

9 Assignment

 

9.1 The rights granted to the User by this Licence are personal to the User and the User shall not delegate or assign those rights, except that, provided it has given prior notice to VEL and the Licensor the User may delegate or assign:

 

  9.1.1 subject to clause 9.4, to wholly-owned subsidiaries of the User;

 

  9.1.2 to third parties, but only as part of a transfer of all or substantially all of the business of the User forming part of the Activities; or

 

  9.1.3 by way of security.

 

9.2 The User may, with prior notice to VEL and the Licensor, mortgage or charge the rights granted to the User by this Licence.

 

9.3 For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in clause 9.1 above shall prevent the User from sub contracting the manufacture of promotional goods or the provision of services in the course of carrying on the Activities.

 

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9.4 If a wholly-owned subsidiary of the User subsequently ceases to be a wholly owned subsidiary, the User shall procure that prior to such event the wholly owned subsidiary shall assign back to the User any rights assigned to it pursuant to clause 9.1.1.

 

9.5 For the avoidance of doubt, the User may sub-license its rights in accordance with clause 4.3.

 

10 Obligations of the User

 

10.1 The User hereby undertakes and agrees with VEL and the Licensor that it will at all times during the continuance in force of this Licence, observe and perform the terms and conditions of this Licence and in particular:

 

  10.1.1 only reproduce and use the Marks in connection with the Activities and not otherwise and, in particular but without limitation, not use any of the Marks in connection with any business (other than the Activities) of the same kind as from time to time carried on by VEL or any of its third party licensees; and

 

  10.1.2 indemnify and hold each of the Licensor and VEL harmless from and against all costs, actions, proceedings, claims, demands and damages arising directly or indirectly out of this Licence (except insofar as the same may be shown to be attributable to the act or default of VEL or the Licensor) and made or claimed by third parties and in particular, but without limitation, out of or in connection with the carrying on of the Activities.

 

10.2 The User hereby agrees that the Licensor may appoint one director to the Board of Directors of the User at any time if a Virgin Group company, including any affiliate of a Virgin Group company, no longer has an officer, director, employee, agent, or other representative on the Board of the User. This right shall remain in effect until the earlier of (a) the date that this Agreement is terminated or (b) the latest date permitted by laws, regulations or rulings applicable to User, including any rules, regulations or rulings by the U.S. Department of Transportation or the stock exchange where the User’s shares are listed for trading. For purposes of this clause 10.2, an “ affiliate ” shall include a parent, subsidiary and any other person or entity which, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with a Virgin Group company where “ control ” means the possession of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a person or entity, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise; provided, that for purposes of this clause 10.2, the User shall not be deemed an affiliate of any Virgin Group company.

 

11 Termination

 

11.1 This Licence shall come into effect on the Effective Date and shall continue for a period of 25 years (the “Initial Term”). Upon expiry of the Initial Term, this Licence shall be automatically extended (without limit in time) by further periods of 10 years (each an “Extension Period”) unless terminated by the Licensor or the User by the giving of not less than 3 months prior written notice in advance of the expiry of the Initial Term or any subsequent Extension Period.

 

11.2 The User shall have the right to terminate this Licence at any time by giving one month’s notice in writing to the Licensor and VEL if the “Virgin” brand is materially damaged as a result of one or more events which have a material adverse effect on the use of Marks by User unless such damage is attributable to any action or inaction of the User.

 

11.3 Licensor shall have the right to terminate this Licence immediately in respect of the Airline Rights only, and VEL shall have the right to terminate this Licence immediately in respect of the Affinity Product Rights only (provided that in each case, written notice is given to the User) if:

 

  11.3.1 Licensor’s or VEL’s right (as appropriate) to license any of the Marks to the User under this Licence is successfully challenged by any third party;

 

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  11.3.2 VEL has reasonable grounds to believe that the use of the Marks by the User has been or is likely to be materially damaging to the Marks, or their reputation or goodwill;

 

  11.3.3 the User commits a material breach of any term or condition of this Licence and such breach continues unremedied for more than ten (10) Business Days after Licensor or VEL has served a notice in writing on the User requiring remedy of the breach;

 

  11.3.4 the User passes a resolution for its winding up or a court of competent jurisdiction makes an order for the User to be wound up or dissolved or the User is otherwise dissolved;

 

  11.3.5 an administrator is appointed or, an administration order is made in relation to the User or a receiver or administrative receiver is appointed, or an encumbrancer takes possession of or sells, the whole or part of the User’s undertaking, assets, rights or revenue;

 

  11.3.6 the User is unable to pay its debts as they become due, is adjudicated bankrupt or insolvent, or is deemed unable to pay its debts within the meaning of section 123 of the Insolvency Act 1986;

 

  11.3.7 the User makes an assignment for the benefit of, or enters into an arrangement, compromise or composition in satisfaction of its debts with, its creditors or any class of them. For the avoidance of doubt, the parties acknowledge that the Licensor shall not have the right to terminate in the event the User enters into a consensual arrangement, compromise or composition with one or more of its shareholders in regard to the satisfaction of outstanding shareholder debt or obligations, including any such transaction that is completed in conjunction with a private or public issuance of debt, warrants, options, bonds, or any other derivatives, securities or future financial obligations of the User;

 

  11.3.8 the User files or is subject to any petition under the bankruptcy or insolvency laws, takes steps to obtain a moratorium or makes an application to a court of competent jurisdiction for protection from its creditors;

 

  11.3.9 any event similar to those specified in clauses 11.3.4 to 11.3.7 inclusive occurs in any jurisdiction;

 

  11.3.10 the User and its sub-licensees and assignees have each ceased to carry on the Activities for a period of at least ninety (90) days;

 

  11.3.11 the User challenges the validity of or the entitlement of Licensor or VEL or any of its superior licensors to use or license the use of any of the Marks; or

 

  11.3.12 the User is in breach of clause 7.2.

 

11.4 Upon the termination of this Licence pursuant to clause 11:

 

  11.4.1 the User shall (and shall procure that all its subsidiary and holding companies and subsidiaries of such holding companies shall) as soon as practicable and without delay take such of the following steps as the Licensor or VEL shall direct:

 

  11.4.1.1 cease to carry on business under the name “Virgin America” or any other name which incorporates the word “Virgin”;

 

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  11.4.1.2 cease to use any of the Marks; and

 

  11.4.1.3 deliver up to the Licensor and/or VEL (as appropriate) all materials in its possession or under its control which reproduce the Marks or give the Licensor and/or VEL (as appropriate) satisfactory evidence of their destruction or of their alteration so that they can no longer be used to reproduce the Marks;

 

  11.4.2 the User shall be responsible to the Licensor and/or VEL (as appropriate) for any damage caused by the unauthorised use of such materials which are not delivered up or destroyed or thus altered; and

 

  11.4.3 the User shall change its name to a name that does not incorporate the word “Virgin”.

 

11.5 Termination of this Licence shall be without prejudice to the rights of VEL and/or the Licensor against the User (and vice versa) which may have accrued up to the date of such termination.

 

11.6 The Licensor and VEL each waive any rights they may have at law to terminate this Licence or to treat it as at an end.

 

12 Infringements

 

12.1 The User shall promptly notify VEL and the Licensor if it becomes aware at any time of any infringement or suspected infringement of the Marks or of any passing off or of any act or thing which might vitiate or prejudice the rights of any member of the Virgin Group in and to the Marks, giving particulars thereof.

 

12.2 VEL shall have the right in its sole discretion and at its sole expense to take whatever action it believes necessary and proper in connection with any infringement, suspected infringement, passing off, or other unlawful interference with the rights of any member of the Virgin Group in and to the Marks. For the purposes of section 31 of the UK Trade Marks Act 1994, the User shall have the rights and remedies set out in that section as if the licence had been an assignment, and in any other jurisdiction the User shall have rights and remedies equivalent to those set out in that section. However the User (i) shall not exercise such rights unless VEL shall have failed or refused to take action in respect of any particular suspected infringement, passing off, or other unlawful interference with the rights of any member of the Virgin Group in and to the Marks following a request from the User that it do so and (ii) shall not exercise such rights if VEL, acting reasonably, has in response to a request from the User, required it not to do so.

 

13 Waiver

 

13.1 Except as set out in this Licence, none of the rights of any of the parties (whether arising under this Licence or under the general law) shall be capable of being waived or varied otherwise than by an express waiver or variation in writing and in particular any failure to exercise or delay in exercising any of such rights shall not operate as a waiver or variation of that or any other such right. Any defective or partial exercise of any of such right shall not preclude any other or further exercise of that or any other such right and no act or course of conduct or negotiation on its part or on its behalf shall in any case preclude it from exercising any such right or constitute the suspension or any variation of any such rights.

 

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14 Modifications

 

14.1 No amendment or modification to this Licence will be effective or binding unless it is in writing signed on behalf of the parties and refers to this Licence.

 

15 Invalidity

 

15.1 If at any time any one or more of the provisions of this Licence become invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under any law, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions hereof shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

 

16 Notices

 

16.1 Any notice or communication required or authorised to be given by any party to any of the others shall be sent by facsimile or first class post to the address given above of the party to whom the notice is to be given (or such other address as the recipient may have notified the other parties in writing) and any notice so sent shall be deemed if sent by facsimile (and a valid transmission report produced) to have been served on the date of transmission (if transmitted during the normal business hours of the sender) or (if not) on the next business day thereafter and if posted to have been served 48 hours following the date of posting.

 

17 Exclusion of liability

 

17.1 Nothing in this Licence shall be or be deemed to be a representation or warranty as to the existence, ownership, validity or enforceability of any of the rights including but not limited to, the copyright licensed hereunder.

 

17.2 VEL will be responsible for filing for renewal of the Trade Marks licensed hereunder but it will not, in any circumstances, be liable for any failure to maintain in existence any of such Marks or registrations by virtue of non use of any of such Marks. The User agrees that this exclusion of liability satisfies the requirement of reasonableness within the meaning of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977.

 

18 Remedies

 

18.1 The parties acknowledge and agree that damages would not be an adequate remedy for any breach of the provisions of this Licence.

 

19 General

 

19.1 The Headings of this Licence or any clause hereof are inserted only for the purpose of convenience and shall not affect the construction hereof.

 

19.2 Each of the parties shall execute and do, and shall procure that all other necessary persons execute and do, all documents acts and things as may be necessary or desirable for giving effect to this Licence and for procuring the registration thereof in respect of each of the Marks and the cancellation of such registration upon the termination of this Licence.

 

19.3 This Licence represents the entire understanding between the parties in relation to the licensed use by the User and supersedes all previous representations, understandings, licences or agreements, whether oral or written, in relation thereto.

 

19.4 Nothing in this Licence shall be construed to constitute any party the partner, joint venturer, agent or employee of any other party, or to create any relationship other than that of independent contractors, and, except as expressly provided herein, no party by virtue of this Licence has authority to transact any business in the name of the other party or on its behalf or incur any liability for or on behalf of any other party.

 

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19.5 This Licence shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts in relation to any matter or dispute arising out of or in relation to this Licence.

As witness this Licence has been signed by the duly authorised representatives of the parties the day and year first above written.

 

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The Licensed Activities

 

1 The Licensed Activities means, subject to paragraphs 2 and 3:

 

1.1 the right to operate (i) an airline and/or (ii) an aviation cargo and air freight carrier on any route for which all points of arrival and/or departure are within the Mainland Territory; and

 

1.2 the right to operate (i) an airline and/or (ii) an aviation cargo and air freight carrier on any route for which the point of arrival is in one Territory and the point of departure is in the other Territory (including any route with three or more points of arrival and/or departure where all intermediate points of arrival/departure are within the Territories);

but for the avoidance of doubt shall not include the right to operate (i) an airline and/or (ii) an aviation cargo and air freight carrier on any route for which all points of arrival and/or departure are within the Caribbean Territory.

 

2 The Licensed Activities referred to in paragraph 1 above shall include without limitation:

 

2.1 all activities which are incidental to those activities;

 

2.2 all activities (including the manufacture of promotional goods, the subcontracting of such manufacture and the provision of promotional marketing and public relations services) which would ordinarily be regarded as part of the business of an airline, and/or an aviation cargo and air freight carrier; and

 

2.3 the right to enter into codesharing arrangements:

 

  2.3.1 as either the marketing carrier or the operating carrier with any other carrier for routes operated within the Territories; and

 

  2.3.2 as the marketing carrier with any other carrier for all international routes with a point of departure or arrival within the Territories (including international flights that link with and feed passengers to and/or accept passengers from the international route, except for flights within Australia) subject to paragraph 2.3.3 below.

 

  2.3.3 For the avoidance of doubt, the Licensed Activities shall not include the rights to enter into codesharing arrangements (x) as marketing carrier in relation to any Transatlantic Routes; or (y) as an operating carrier outside the Territories.

 

  2.3.4 For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this paragraph 2.3 of schedule 1 shall operate to restrict clauses 3.2.2 to 3.2.4 of this Licence.

 

3 Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, nothing shall prohibit the User from performing any activities of its choosing, including but not limited to, operating international flights, entering into code-sharing arrangements or other marketing arrangements with other airlines, and engaging in all activities covered by the Licensed Activities so long as the User does not use the Name or Mark while undertaking such activities.

 

4 The Licensed Activities shall not include the use of aircraft with accommodation for twenty (20) passengers or fewer and shall not include the use of aircraft with an operational ceiling in excess of 85,000 feet.

 

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The Signature

 

LOGO

 

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Trade Marks

 

COUNTRY

  

TRADE MARK

  

APP / REG #

  

INT CLASSES

  

STATUS

Antigua & Barbuda

   VIRGIN    2419    39    Registered

Antigua & Barbuda

   VIRGIN Signature (blobby)/VIRGIN Signature (Series of Two)    2420    39    Registered

Bahamas

   VIRGIN    26751    16, 39    Registered

Barbados

   VIRGIN    81/18222    39    Registered

Barbados

   VIRGIN Signature    81/18221    39    Registered

Canada

   VIRGIN    509209    n/a    Registered

Canada

   VIRGIN       n/a    Pending

Canada

   VIRGIN AMERICA    864087    n/a    Registered

Canada

   VIRGIN AMERICA Logo    839539    n/a    Registered

Canada

   VIRGIN Signature       n/a    Pending

Canada

   VIRGIN Signature       n/a    Pending

Canada

   VIRGIN    690466    n/a    Registered

Canada

   VIRGIN Signature    690462    n/a    Registered

Curacao

   VIRGIN    9731    39    Registered

Curacao

   VIRGIN Signature    9730    39    Registered

Grenada

   VIRGIN    19/2003    39    Registered

Grenada

   VIRGIN Signature (blobby)/VIRGIN Signature (series of two)    20/2003    39    Registered

Jamaica

   VIRGIN    47904    39    Registered

Jamaica

   VIRGIN Signature    47905    39    Registered

Mexico

   VIRGIN    360979    39, 41    Registered

Mexico

   VIRGIN    360981    39, 42    Registered

Mexico

   VIRGIN AMERICA    1259099    39    Registered

Mexico

   VIRGIN AMERICA & Device    1259786    39    Registered

Mexico

   VIRGIN Signature    364116    39, 42    Registered

Mexico

   VIRGIN Signature    364115    39, 41    Registered

St. Maarten

   VIRGIN    8285    39    Registered

St. Maarten

   VIRGIN Signature    8284    39    Registered

 

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COUNTRY

  

TRADE MARK

  

APP / REG #

  

INT CLASSES

  

STATUS

United States of America

   VIRGIN    1413664    39    Registered

United States of America

   VIRGIN    1851817    39, 42    Registered

United States of America

   VIRGIN AMERICA    3541731    39, 41    Registered

United States of America

   VIRGIN Signature    1852776    39, 42    Registered

 

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Brand Guidelines

VEL’s Brand Guidelines in effect on the date hereof, as amended from time to time

 

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Tailfin Logo

 

LOGO

 

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Listed Routes

 

1. Airline routes between (i) any point in the Mainland Territory and (ii) any point in Europe/FSR (other than the Transatlantic Routes).

 

2. Airline routes with a point of embarkation and/or disembarkation in the UK or Eire (other than the Transatlantic Routes).

 

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Signed by

 

for and on behalf of VIRGIN
AVIATION TM LIMITED
in the

presence of:

 

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Signed by

 

for and on behalf of VIRGIN
AMERICA INC
in the presence

of:

 

 

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Signed by

 

for and on behalf of VIRGIN
ENTERPRISES LIMITED,
LONDON, GENEVA BRANCH

in the presence of:

 

 

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