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## Fwd: Boston executive Helicopters lease purchase Norwood Airport From: christopherdonovanI @gmail.com

To : rmaguire@norwoodma.gov Russ, Good Morning. 

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Please see the below email chain and statements from the FAA after my request for some guidance. I am trying to move things along and work together and figured it was wise to get some reading from the FAA as to our plans and justification and their feelings on this situation. Ifthe NAC can let me know ifthey have concerns perhaps BMA, Swift and I can meet with them or answer any questions? I am available any time to answer any questions. Thank you, Christopher

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From : <Barrv.Hammer@faa.gov> Date : Mon, Aug 20, 2012' at 7: I I AM Subject: Re: Boston executive Helicopters lease purchase Norwood Airport To: Christopher Donovan <christopherdonovani@gmail.com> Cc: denise.poirier@faa.gov, Marv.Walsh@faa.gov Mr. Donovan, I am available this week. However, we give the airports great discretion with respect to their negotiations with tenants. While the FAA has made tong-term teasing allowable with certain provisions, it does not obligate the airport to enter into long-term teases . We only get involved ifthe airport requests our review of contracts or if a tenant makes claims of a grant assurance violation . I'm not convinced that it's appropriate for our office to discuss or make determinations on this issue at this time. I would encourage you to continue the conversation you're having with the airport as it appears by your email that everyone is working in good faith . I would also add, that your situation is quite unique as you are proposing a sub-lease. Ifthe airports lease agreement with BMA is in good order and your sub-tease is subject to the conditions ofthe BMA tease with the airport, I don't see why FAA would object. Certainly, there are a lot of assumptions to that statement, but I hope if provides a context for what our concerns might be when reviewing a lease agreement for an airport. Again , I'm available ifyou think I'm not quite understanding what is being requested ofthe FAA. Kind Regards , Barry J. Hammer, P.E. FAA Airports Division 12 New England Executive Park Burlington , MA 01803 781 .238.7625 From : To: Cc: Date: Subject: 

## Barry, Christopher Donovan <christopherdonovan1@gmail.com> Mary Walsh/ANEIFAA@FAA Denise Poirier/ANEIFAA@FAA, Barry Hammer/ANE/FAA@FAA 08/18/201211 :14 AM Re: Boston executive Helicopters lease purchase Norwood Airport



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## Thank you, Christopher On Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 2:41 PM, <Mary.Walsh@faa.gov> wrote: Hey Christopher: I have copied Barry Hammer on this email. He is our acting compliance officer. Regards Mary

From: Christopher Donovan [christopherdonovan1@gmail.com] Sent: 08/16/2012 02:24PM AST To: Mary Walsh Cc: Denise Poirier; donna.witte@faa.gov Subject: Fwd: Boston executive Helicopters lease purchase Norwood Airport Mary, Hello. Can you please help. I believe Donna may no longer be in New England? Can you please confirm this email and assist with my request? Thank you. Christopher ----------Forwarded message---------- From: ChristopherDonovan <christopherdonovan 1@gmail.com> Date: Wed, Aug 15,2012 at 10: 10 AM Subject: Boston executive Helicopters lease purchase Norwood Airport To: "donna.witte" <donna.witte@faa.gov> Donna, .t'age L 01 

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## Good Morning. I currently operate a part 135 helicopter Charter at Norwood (KOWD) Airport. We are well along in purchasing a Sub lease from Swift Aviation services for a portion ofland inside the Airport which had a Hanger.The hanger fell down approximately 18 months ago in a snow storm and the land is currently flat with no buildings or structures. My intent is to purchase the lease and build a new hanger spending in excess of 1 million dollars. I realize there have been some issues and disputes in the past at Norwood Airport with Part 16 complaints and decisions, etc. and long term leases have been discussed. The Town submitted a corrective action plan for future compliance. I also have seen that with such a sizable investment and to allow amortization and recapture the FAA has approved "Long" term leases withjustification. Based upon your prior letter regarding Boston Air Charter and their desire to secure a 30 year lease to recapture their proposed sizable investment I believe we meet the spirit and intent ofthe FAA guidance. We are working with the Town ofNorwood and the Manager and Norwood Airport Commission. I have attached a draft letter showing myjustification for the "long" term lease we are asking for. As you know, Boston Metropolitan Airport (BMA) has a long term lease with the Town ofNorwood and our 

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## or'+ is with BMA. By allowing this lease with us we still do not exceed the underlying lease term between BMA and the Town ofNorwood. In essence this extension ofthe Sub lease is not tying up the land past the existing lease terms. The town is working diligently with us and understandably trying to comply with the FAA guidance and order and insure we have a workable lease. We will be seeking formal FAA approval through the Town and Norwood Airport Commission prior to execution. I am asking ifyou can review this situation and comment as to the position ofthe FAA and advise ifyou need further information so we can move this forward and secure the lease to build our hanger. I am trying to improve the Norwood Airport and work with the FAA and the Town ofNorwood in this endeavor. The Norwood Airport Commission , Airport Manager and Town Attorney have been extremely supportive We are all working in the spirit ofcooperation to insure we are compliant and improve the Airport within the FAA guidance. Your assistance and comments are appreciated. I have attached a draft letter and the prior letter referencing BAC and the Long term lease. Please let me know ifyou need additional information. I am available at any time to discuss this further. Thank you, Christopher Christopher R. Donovan 

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### www .Bostonexecutivehelicopters.com Boston executive Helicopters will beat any legitimate estimate when the estimate is in a Turbine powered helicopterin an executive configuration. We wantyourbusiness. Bring us your quotes. All quotes are subject to change based on known or unknown conditions. All flights are subject to cancellation for weather , maintenance or Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) which maybe in effect with short notice. All flights conducted in VFR weatherconditions. All flight times, departure times andarrival times can vary due to WX, ATC and/orother factors beyond ourcontrol. The Pilotin command is the ultimate authority regarding all fTight operations, routes, etc. All flights must be paid in advance unless credit terms are arranged& approvedby Boston Executive helicopters. BEH assumes no responsibility forconsequential damages caused by delays. We do NOTacceptAmerican Express.



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