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From: christopherdonovan I @gmail.com 

To: rmaguire@norwoodma.gov 

Russ, 

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rmaguire@norwoodma.gov 

Tuesday, August 21, 2012 

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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. 

If the NAC can let me know if they 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 

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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 if the 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. If the airports 

lease agreement with BMA is in good order and your sub-tease is subject to the conditions of the 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 if you think I'm not quite understanding what is being requested of the FAA. 

Kind Regards , 

Barry J. Hammer, P.E. 

FAA Airports Division 

12 New England Executive Park 

Burlington, MA 01803 

781 .238.7625 

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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 

Are you available to speak this upcoming week on the Lease transfer, etc? 

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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 

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From: Christopher Donovan <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, 

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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 of land 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 with justification. 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 of the FAA guidance. 

We are working with the Town of Norwood and the Manager and Norwood Airport Commission. I have 

attached a draft letter showing my justification 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 Sub lease 

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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 of the 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 if you can review this situation and comment as to the position of the FAA and advise if you 

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 of Norwood in this 

endeavor. The Norwood Airport Commission , Airport Manager and Town Attorney have been 

extremely supportive We are all working in the spirit of cooperation 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 

President, Boston Executive Helicopters 

781-603-6186 

www. Bostonexecutivehelicopters. com 

Boston executive Helicopters will beat any legitimate estimate when the estimate is in a Turbine powered helicopter in an 

executive configuration. We want your business. 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 may be in effect with short notice. All fTights conducted in VFR weather conditions. All flight times, departure times 

and arrival times can vary due to WX, ATC and/or other factors beyond our control. The Pilot in command Is the 

ultimate authority regarding all flight operations, routes, etc. All fTights must be paid in advance unless credit terms 

are arranged & approved by Boston Executive helicopters. BEH assumes no responsibility for consequential 

damages caused by delays. 

Christopher R. Donovan 

President, Boston Executive Helicopters 

781-603-6186 

www . Bostonexecutivehelicopters. com 

Boston executive Helicopters will beat any legitimate estimate when the estimate is in a Turbine powered helicopter in an executive configuration. We want your business. 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 may be in effect with short notice. All flights conducted in VFR weather conditions. All flight times, departure times 

and arrival times can vary due to WX, ATC and/or other factors beyond our control. The Pilot in command is the 

ultimate authority regarding all fTight operations, routes, etc. All flights must be paid in advance unless credit terms 

are arranged & approved by Boston Executive helicopters. BEH assumes no responsibility for consequential 

damages caused by delays. We do NOT accept American Express. 

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