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DearSecretary laHood; September 17, 2010

We are writing

## to offer our.strong supportfor Hector International Airport's Small Community AirService Development Program grant applicationasitwill provide for much needed dally regionaljet se.rvlce between Fargo, N.orth Dakota, and Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas: EconomiC:development.ls essential to North**Da~ota,** 

### especfaliythe Fargo-Moorhead region_ In orderto create a business friendly Climate thatsupports growth, community leaders have been working aggressively to 

### Increase the level ofairserVice ilito Heet.or International Airport. We ate pleased thatthese efforts could bring rion-stopservlce to i)allas and connecrthe FargoMoorhead region tothis growing regional hub. Weare confidentthatthe·Fargc.-MoQrhead community can supportthe additionalservice as Fargo is the largest market within 1,000 

### milesfrori1 Dallas/Ft. Worth wltnout nonstop service. FUl1her proof**oft~e** 

### commu.nity's strong supportto secure permanent regionaljetserVice to Da.llasis evidenced by local financial and in-kind supportfrom theairport authority and.a local hotel to attract. and maintainadditionaljetservice. However, theinherent risk.and uncertainty Involved In**esta!)li~hing** 

### new airpassenger service in the region necessitates ·additional resources to act as a revehueguaranteeto attractAmerican Eagle. Awarding HectorIntermitlonal Airport wfth a Small Community Air Service: DevelopmentProgram·grant wi.1I addressthis issue by provldll1g needed funds should casts eXceed revenlJes during the flrst·tiNo years ofthis new air passenger service 

## .In this marke.t. We believethatHectorInternational Airportand the people it serves would gr"atly beneiitfrom the opportunitiesVlatwould be made possible though 

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### Air Seri/lce Development grant. Therefore, we strongly encoul1lge the U.S. Department·ofTransportatlonto approve the·grant application submitted by Hector International Airport andthankthe Departmentforits support·of enhariced iiir

### passenger serViceto smaller communities. Sincerely,

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Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTtansportation US Department ofTransportation 1200 NewJersey Avenue SE Wasbington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: September 14, 2010

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### am writing in support ofthe Fargo Municipal AirpottAuthority's application fot a SmaIl CommunityAir Service DevelopmentProgram grant to help American Airlines establish non-stop air service between Fargo and Dallas/FortWorth on 50-seatregional jets operated by American Eagle. As North Dakota's largest city, 

### and a growing metropolitan area, Fargo and enmons need dependable air service to business and recreational destinations in 

### all regions ofthe countty. Department ofTransportation funding 

### will supplement community and airport funding to help initiate the service and a local hotelis providing an in-kind contribution for flight crew room discounts. The Municipal AllportAuthority, the Greater Fargo-MootheadEconomic Development Corporation, the Chamber ofCommerce ofFargo-Moothead and WestFargo are 

### all providing the cash match for the program. Please note that the AirportAuthority was awarded a 2005 grantvia dus program, which enabled Delta

### AirLines to provide roundtrip flights between Fargo and SaltLake City. Thatprogramwas successful.

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### September 7, 2010 CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON, DC 20515



### Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportatiol1 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: 2211 RAYOUAN Hou:m OFficE BUiUllNG WfLSHlNGTON, DC 20515 TUEPHOIIE: (202)225.2165

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### I understand the Municipal Airport Authority ofthe city ofFargo, ND

- I'lector International Airport has submitted a proposal to the Department ofTransportation's Small Community Air Sel'vice Development Program. Please be aware that I am in full support ofthis application. In 2005 The Municipal Airport Authority was successful in establishing a connection with Fargo and Salt Lake City. The addition of non-stop service, lower fares, and market size groWUl in markets in the Dallas/Ft Worth area 

### will enhance Uleir efforts and benefit many of my constituents in West Central Minnesota Moorhead, Minnesota and Fargo/West Fargo, North Dalmta work closely together in vru'ious efforts as you can tell by Ule application. The Municipal Airport AUUlOrity project will work with the Greater Fru'go-Moorhead Economic Development Corporation, Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau as well as the Chamber of Commerce of Fargo-Moorhead and West Fargo. 

### J urge the Small Community Air Service Development Program to fund this application. I sincerely thank you for your consideration on this issue. Sincerely,

# ~~ Collin C. Peterson Member ofCongress

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### Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTrnnsportation WASHINGTON. DC 20510 

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### Re: Small Community Air Sen'ice Development Prugram Grant DcaI' Secrctary Lal'Iood: I ntn writing to urge your strong consideration ofthe application being submi!!ed by American Airlines/American Engle for the Small Community Air Service Development Program Grunt which would allow lbr non-stop service between Fargo/Moorhead's Hector International Airport (FAR) and Dallas Fort Worth (DFW). Service to DFW would connect with at least 97 markets that will allow American and American Eagle to operate more emciently in a competitive global e1imate. With an avcrage of 18 passengers in each direction, flights between FAR and DFW make up the largest market under 1,00 

### miles the American or American Eagle docs not yct serve. This extended service would provide nonstop Ilights to many markets in the Southwest, IVlcxico and other destinations in Latin America, eliminating costly and time consuming connecting Ilights. DFW service would also add new competition to the Fargo market, enhancing Ilight schedules, quickening Ilight timcs and connections and driving down ticket prices.
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### a United States Senator from iVlinnesnta and member ofthe Commercc, Science and Transportation Committee, I understand the ncedlbr further airline scrvice to thc Fargo/Moorhead area, American and American Eagle DFW service will provide time and cost CUlling options to lravelers not only in Minnesota, but in NlJI'th und South Dakota as well. For the reasons above, Iencournge your strong consideration ofthis proposal. I fyou have an)' questions or need additional inlbnnation, IccIfree to contact Kali CnlZ in m)' Ivlinncsota oflice at (612) 727-5220 

### or by email at kali eruz@klllbuchar.5enalc.llov. Sincerely, 

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The Honorable Raymond H, LaHood Secretary ofTranspOltation U,S, Department ofTranspOltation 400 Seventh Street Southwest Washington, D,C, 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: WASHINGTON, DC 20510-2309 September 14, 2010

I am writing in support ofthe request submitted by the Municipal Airport Authority of the City ofFargo to the U,S, Department ofTransportation to participate in the Small CommunityAir Service DevelopmentProgram, The Municipal Airport Authority ofthe City ofFargo serves residents ofa three-state region, including Minnesota, South Dakota and NOlth Dakota, Withthe support ofthe Department ofTransportation, the Municipal Airport Authority will improve service by adding non-stop service on American Airlines/American Eagle between Fargo's Hector International Ahvort (FAR) and Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) in the tri-state region, AmericanEagle service to DFW would connect with at least 97 markets servedby American and AmericanEagle from DFW, As manybusinesses in the region operate on a national and international scale, this added cOlUlection viaDallas Fort Worth will allow businesses to operate more efficiently in a competitive global envirorunenL Additionally, Frontier Airlines recently discontinued its service to Fargo, leaving the community with only two legacy catTier competitors for westbound traffic, United and Delta, A third competitor could help prevent upward pressure on prices, Improved service at the Municipal Airport Authority ofthe City ofFargo would be a great benefit to businesses and my constituents in MilUlesota, as well as the residents North Dakota and SOUU1 Dakota, For the reasons above, I encourage your strong consideration ofthis proposal. Ifyou have any questions or need additional infol111ation, please contact Valerie Gravseth at (218) 230-9487 or by email atValerie_ GravseU1@franken_senate,gov,

# di7~~ Al Franken United States Senator

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# e2!:nt**C~~tion** September 14, 2010 RE: Small Community Air Service Development Grant Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590

Dear: Mr. LaHood: Please accept this letter as evidence ofthe Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation's (GFMEDC) support ofthe Small Community Air Service Development Program Grant which will allow American Airlines/American Eagle the opportunity to implement non-stop service between Fargo's Hector International Airport (FAR) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). The GFMEDC has placed air service at the top ofits list ofpriorities for the region. Quality air service, namely competitive fare structures, more direct flights and destinations, and business friendly schedules, is a critical factor in the growth and health ofregional businesses and the local economy. American Eagle service to DFW would connect with at least 97 markets served by American and American Eagle from DFW. As many ofour businesses operate on a national and international scale, this added connection via DEW will allow them to operate more efficiently in a competitive global environment. DFW service would provide single connections to many markets in the Southwest, Mexico, and other destinations in Latin America. Many ofthe markets American Eagle could serve via DFW are a double connection today. A Dallas connection would be a much utilized service for both businesses and leisure travelers. Non-stop service to DFW will be a valuable addition to local air service contributing to the future success ofour community and region. 

### In support ofthis effort, we asked several businesses to write a letter of support stating their interest in this service along with the value it would provide to their business. Please find the letters enclosed. Again we fully support the addition ofAmerican Eagle non-stop service between Dallas/Fort Worth and Fargo. We appreciate yourtime and attention; please let us know ifwe can be offurther assistance.

Claire Vigesaa, Interim President GFMEDC

c.c. Gary Foss, AMR Regional Network

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Fargo Moorhead Chumber ofCommerce offlll'go MOOl'heud (202 Firsl Avenue Norlh, Moorheud) P.O. Box 2443 Fargo, NO 58108-2443 218.233.1100 Fax 218.233,1200
www.finchumber.coll1 info@rmchnmbcr,com September 9, 2010

RE: Small Community Air Service Development Grant
Honorable Raymond H, LaHood Secretary ofTranspOliation U.S, Department ofTransportation 1200 NewJel'sey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590

Dear Mr. LaHood: The Chambel' ofCommerce ofFargo Moorhead asks that you accept this letter of support for the Small Community Air Service Development Program Grant application which will allow American Airlines/American Eagle non-stop service between Fargo's Hector International Airport (FAR) and Dallas Fort Worth (DFW). The Chamber ofCommerce ofFargo Moorhead is a bi-state, I'egional federation of more than 1,800 private, public and nonprofit member firms that collectively employ more than 89,000 people. The local business community operates on a national and international scale. This added connection via Dallas Fort Worth will allow businesses to operate mOl'e efficiently in a competitive global envil"Onment. Frontier recently discontinued its service into the Fargo market leaving the community with only two legacy carrier competitors for westbound traffic, United and Delta. A third competitor could help suppress upward fare pressure. Bettel' connectivity, including better schedules and routes, lends to a leaner and more effective business model translating into a healthier bottom line. Service to Dallas Forth Worth will be a valuable contribution to local air service, and we fully SUppOlt the addition ofAmerican Airlines non-stop service between Dallas FOIi Worth and Fargo, Sincerely,

Chamber ofCommerce ofFargo Moorhead

c.c. Shawn Dobberstein



### UIl,/ying andadvancing business ami Co/l111111llity 

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### September 3, 2010 Honorable Raymond H. LaHood SecretaryofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: The Fargo-Moorhead Convention & 

### Visitors Bureau (PM CVB) enthusiastically suppOlis the possibility ofa nonstop flight between FAR and DFW. The growing number ofbusinesses, especially connected with international customers, has been growingrapidly, even in a period ofeconomic tunnoiL Access to the Dallas-Ft. Worth air 

### facilities opens up a great opportunity to connect with Central and South America as well as other international destinations. TIus in turn

### provides the potential for increased international leisure visitors to ourmetropolitan commUluty, further fueling the expOli ofUnited States servIces. We ask for your approval and assistance in canying this idea forward. It'

### s another wayto ratchet up the American economy. Rural America asks for your help. Thanks verymuch for your consideration.

Fargo-Moorhead Convention &Visitors Bureau 2001 44th SI. S. Fargo, NO 58103

800-235-7654 701-282-3653 701-282-4366 (fax) Info@fargomoorhead.org www,fargomoorhead.orgSeptember 23, 2010 Microsoft Corporation

RE: Small Community Air Service Development Grant

Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590

Dear: Mr. LaHood: As one ofthe larger private sector employers in the region, the Microsoft Campus in Fargo is very supportive ofexpanded air service for our community. Microsoft is extremely supportive ofthe Small Community Air Service Development Program Grant which will allow American Airlines/American Eagle the opportunityto implement non-stop service between Fargo's Hector International Airport (FAR) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). As a truly global company, Microsoft could certainly leverage the 97 markets served by American and American Eagle from DFW. This added connection via Dallas/Fort Worth will allow us to operate more efficiently in a competitive global environment. In addition, Microsoft has a significant presence at our Los Colinas location and lot ofsynergy with the Fargo campus. Microsoft and American Airlines have developed deep partnerships through the years and we fully appreciate the great service American provides as a global preferred travel vendor. A Dallas/Fargo connection would certainly enhance the partnership. Service to DallaS/Forth Worth will be a valuable contribution to local air service, and we fully supportthe addition ofAmerican Eagle non-stop service between DallaS/Fort Worth and Fargo. Sincerely, Don Morton Site Leader, Microsoft Campus in Fargo

c.c. Gary Foss, AMR Regional Network

### September 1, 2010

Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.s. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Small Community Air Service Development Grant Dear: Mr. LaHood: Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment

Richard M. Goldsbury, President Bobcat Company North America & Oceania 250 East Beaton Drive West Fargo, NO 58078



### This letter is in support ofthe Small Community Air Service Development Program Grant which will allow American Airlines/American Eagle the opportunity to implement non-stop service between Fargo's Hector International Airport (FAR) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). American Eagle service to DFW would connect with at least 97 markets served by American and American Eagle from DFW. Doosan Infracore International and Bobcat Company operate on a national and international scale and this added connection via Dallas/Fort Worth will offer more optionsfor our international travel connections. Doosan Infracore International and Bobcat Company have a global presence including numerous international company locations, customers and suppliers. This additional airline hub connection will allow us more efficient business travel. The DFW service would provide single connections to many markets in the Southwest, Mexico, and other destinations in Latin and South America. All but our Chicago/Midwest markets which American Eagle serves today are a double connection. The Dallas connection would be a utilized service. Bobcat Company currently supports 152 dealerships in the southwest region ofUSA and another 52 dealerships, in addition to regional offices in Latin and South America. Frontier recently discontinued its service into the Fargo market leaving the community with onlytwo legacy carrier competitors for westbound traffic, United and Delta. Athird competitor could help suppress upward fare pressure. The enhanced flight schedule would allow us to more effectively execute our business strategythrough quicker more efficient connections not

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### only to other segments of Doosan Infracore International and Bobcat Company butto our suppliers as well. Better connectivity, including better schedules and routes, lends to a leaner and more effective business rnodel translating into a healthier bottom line. Service to DallaS/Fort Worth will be a valuable contribution to local air service, and Doosan Infracore International and Bobcat Companyfully supports the addition ofAmerican Eagle nonstop service between Dallas/FortWorth and Fargo. Sincerely,

Richard M. Goldsbury, President Bobcat Company North America and Oceania

c.c. Gary Foss, AMR Regional Network

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### September 7, 2010 Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Small Community Air Service Development Grant 

### Dear: 

### Mr. LaHood: Please accept this letter as evidence ofour support ofthe Small Community Air Service Development Program Grant which will allowAmerican Airlines/American Eagle the opportunity to implement non-stop service between Fargo's Hector International Airport (FAR) and DallaslFort Worth (DFW). American Eagle service to DFW would connect with at least 97 markets served by American and American Eagle from DFW. Our business is headquartered in Fargo, NO and operates 15 branch locations in Texas. TIns added connection via DallaslFort Worth will significantly reduce travel time to Texas and allow us to operate more efficiently in a competitive global environment. DFW service would provide single connections to many markets in the Southwest. Many ofthe markets American Eagle could serve via DFW are a double connection today. Frontierrecently discontinued its service into the Fargo market leaving the cornnlunity with only two legacy carrier competitors for westbound traffic, United and Delta. A third competitor could help suppress upward fare pressure. The enhanced flight schedule would allow us to more effectively execute our business strategy through quicker and more efficient connections not only to other segments ofour company butto our customers as well. Better connectivity, including better schedules and routes, lends to a leaner and more effective business model translating into a healtlner bottom line. Service to Dallas/Forth Worth will be a valuable contribution to local air service, and we fully support the addition ofAmerican Eagle non-stop service between Dallas/Fort Worth and Fargo. Sincerely,

T=yMiller CEO09/09/2010 11:37 FAX 701 232 4108 OTTER TAIL CORP FARGO 1t1I00l 

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:Honorable Raymond H.LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 NewJerseyAvenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Small Community

### Air ServiceDevelopment Grant DearMr. LaHood: Fargo officel Fergus FaIl& officc: .c1334 18th Av0nuo S.W. 2155, Cascade Street Suite 200, 00. Box 91.56 00. Box 496 Fargo, NO Fergus Falla. MN 58j,06-915ti 5653B-C1.t9S Fax; 701-232.41.08**~** 218-998-31.65

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Please accept this letter as evidence ofour support ofthe Small COIJll!lunity Ai, Service Development Program Grant, wbich will allowAmericanAirlinesl AmericanEaglethe opportunity

### to implementnonstop servicebetweenFargo'sHeotorInternational Airport (FAR) andDallas/ForrWorth (DFW). American Eagle service toDFW wouldconnectwith atleast 97markets servedbyAmerican and AmericanEagle fromDFW. 

### As ourbusiness operates on a national indinternational scale, this added connection viaDallaslFortWorth

### Wl11 allow us to operate more efficiently in a competitive global environment. Ourcompanyhas a global reaoh interms ofcompany locations, oustomers and suppliers, and an added connection would allowus to do businessmore effectively. DFW service would provide single connections 

### to many markets inthe Souihwest, Mexico, and otherdestinations inLatin America. Many ofthe markets American Eagle could serve viaDFW arc a double connection today. A Dallas connection would be a much utilized service. TenOtterTail companieshave operationswitlrin an hour drive ofthe Fargo Airport. So far in 2010, four ofthese companies have :flown 18 flights to Dallas from Fargo 

### with a connection throughMinneapolis. A directroute to Dallas would also offerourcompanies more options for the consistentbusiness we do inplaces likePhoenix and CostaRica. Frontierrecently discontinued its service into theFargomarket leaving the community 

### with only [Wo legacy carrier competitors for westbound traffic, United and Delta. A third competitor could help Suppress upward fare pressure. The enhanoed flight schedule would allow uS to more effectively execute Ourbusiness strategy through quickermore efficient connections not ouly to other segments ofour companybutto ourcustomers as well. Betterconnectivity, includingbetter schedules androutes, lends to a leaner and more effective business modeltranslating into a hcalihierbottomline. Service to DallaslForthWorthwill be a valuable contnoutionto local air service, and wef"lly supportthe addition ofAmerican Eaglenon-3rap servicebetween DallaslFortWortb and Fargo.

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# - WEATHER MODIFICATION INCORPORATED

Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Small Community Air Service Development Grant Dear Mr. LaHood: September 3,2010

Please accept this letter as confirmation of Weather Modification, Inc.'s support of the Small Community Air Service Development Program Grant which will allow American Airlines/American Eagle the opportunityto implement non-stop service between Fargo's Hector International Airport (FAR) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Our business operates on a national and international scale, and this added connection via DallaS/Fort Worth will allow us to operate more efficiently in a competitive global environment. Weather Modification, Inc. has a global reach in terms of company locations, customers and suppliers, and an added connection would allow us to do business more effectively. DFW service would provide single connections to many markets in the Southwest, Mexico, and other destinations in Latin America. Additional competition could help suppress upward fare pressure. The enhanced flight schedule would allow us to more effectively execute our business strategy through qUicker more efficient connections not only to other segments of our company but to our customers as well. Service to Dallas/Forth Worth will be a valuable contribution to local air service, and we fully supportthe addition ofAmerican Eagle non-stop service between Dallas/Fort Worth and Fargo. Sincerely,

PreSident/CEO

ee: Gary Foss, AMR Regional Network

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### July 22, 2010
Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.s. DepartmentofTransportation 1200 NewJerseyAvenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Small Community Air Service DevelopmentGrant Dear: Mr. LaHood: 1810 NDSU Resll!ln:h Circle North Fargo, ND 58102 Tel 17011356.2200 Fax 17011356--3157 lWIW.Appareo.com



### Please acceptthis letter as evidence ofour support ofthe Small Community AirService Development Program Grant which will allow American Airlines/American Eagle the opportunity to implement non-stop service between Fargo's Hector International Airport (FAR) and DallaS/FortWorth (DFW). American Eagle service to DFW would connectwith at least97 markets served by American and AmerIcan Eagle from DFW. As our business operates on a national and international scale, this added connection via Dallas/Fort Worth will allow us to operate more efficiently In acompetitive global environment. Our company has aglobal reach In terms ofcompany locations, customers and suppliers, and an added connection would allow us to do business more effectively. DFW service would provIde single connections to many markets in the Southwest, Mexico, and otherdestinations In Latin America. Many ofthe markets American Eagle could serve via DFW are adouble connection today. ADallas connection would be a much utilized service, connecting our company to business partners in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metropolitan area (Bell Helicopter, American Eurocopter) as well as our customers In and around the GulfofMexico (e.g. lafayette, louiSiana). FrontIer recently discontinued Its service into the Fargo market leaving the communIty wIth only two legacy carrier competitorsfor westbound traffic, United and Delta. Athird competItorcould help suppress upward fare pressure. The enhanced flight schedule would allow us to more effectively execute our business strategy through quicker more efficIentconnections not only to othersegments ofourcompany but to ourcustomers as well. Betterconnectivity, including betterschedules and routes, lends to a leaner and more effective business model translating into a healthier bottom line. Service to Dallas/Forth Worth will be avaluable contribution to local air service, and we fully supportthe addition of AmerIcan Eagle non-stop service between DallaS/FortWorth and Fargo. Sincerely,

# ~~~--- DavId Batcheller COO

c.c. Gary Foss, AMR Regional NetworkSeptember 8,2010 Honorable Raymond H. LaHood SecretaryofTransportation U.S. DepartmentofTransportation 1200 New JerseyAvenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Mr. Secretary: 

### Energy, Water, and Our Built-Environment

Iam writing in supportofthe Small CommunityAir Service DevelopmentProgram Grant thatwill give American Airlines/American Eagle an opportunityto implementnon-stop servicebetween Fargo's Hector International Airport (FAR) and Dallas/FortWorth International Airport (DFW). Air service to DFWwould connectFargo to an additional 100 markets in that area ofthe countryandwould have a noticeable and positive impact on ourbusiness. This connectivity is importantto companies like Ulteig. Amulti-disciplined engineering and design firm, we were founded nearly 70 years ago with a vision ofbringing electricityto the rural Midwest Over the past five years we have established ourselves as a leading provider ofengineeringservices to the wind power industryand have designed more than 4GW ofwindpower projects in 10statesand Canada. As I'm sureyou're aware, the state ofTexas holds the top spotamongall U.S. states for the most wind capacity installed as ofJune 2010. The opportunitythere is so greatthatthe capacity nearly triples the amountin the second place state (Iowa). To date, Ulteig has designed three wind projects in Sarita and Corpus Christi, Texas accounting for 400MW ofwind generated electricity. In addition, we have over 100 clients in the state across our other business sectors. Hector International Airport is an importantstrategickey to the success ofcompanies lil{e Ulteig. Robust options for travel anywhere in the world combined with a solid business environment and high quality of life allow local companies like us to draw highly-talented employees from across the nation. While the addition ofthe DFW servicewill betterallow us to do business in the southwest, itwill also have a definite positive impact on the lives ofourlocal popUlation. We fully support the addition ofAmerican Airlines/American Eagle non-stop service to Dallas/FortWorth International Airport. Sincerely,

# ~/~ EricJ. Michel President and CEO Ulteig Engineers, Inc.

4776 28th Avenue S· Fargo, ND 58104· P: 701·451·8300' www.ulteig.comSeptember 8, 20I0

Aldevron 3233 15'" Street South Fargo, NO 58104

RE: Small Community Air Service Development Grant

Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590

Dear Mr. LaHood: Please accept this letter as evidence ofour support ofthe Small Community Air Service Development Program Grant which will allow American Airlines/American Eagle the opportunity to implement nonstop service between Fargo's Hector International Airport (FAR) and Dal1as/Fort Worth (DFW). American Eagle service to DFW would connect with at least 97 markets served by American and American Eagle from DFW. As our business operates on a national and international scale, this added connection via Dal1as/Fort Worth wi11 allow us to operate more efficiently in a competitive global environment. Aldevron has a global reach in terms ofcompany locations, customers and suppliers, and an added connection would al10w us to do business more effectively. DFW service would provide single connections to many markets in the Southwest, Mexico, and other destinations in Latin America. Many ofthe markets American Eagle could serve via DFW are a double connection today. A Dal1as connection would be a much utilized service. Wel1 over 90% ofAldevron's clients arc beyond our tri-state area ofNorth Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota. Therefore convenient, efficient, and cost effective air transportation is essential to building and maintaining client relationships. In order for our company (0 continue to grow, the need for non-stop service to DFW has become more important to reach markets in the Dal1as-FI. Worth metroplex, the South, Southwest, Mexico, as wel1 as Central and South America. Please assisit us in obtaining this important connection. Frontier recently discontinued its service into the Fargo market leaving the community with only two legacy carrier competitors for westbound tramc, United and Delta. A third competitor could help suppress upward fare pressure. The enhanced flight schedule would al10w us to more effectively cxccute our business strategy through quicker more efficient connections not only to other segments ofourcompany hut to our CliSlOll1Crs i.\S \\·cll. Better connectivity. including better schedules und routes. lends to 

### a leaner and more c1rcclive husincss mouel translating into a healthier hottom linc. Service: III Dnlltis/Forth**\~/orlh** will he a valuable contribution to local air service. and we fully SUppOl1 the addition 

## or Al11cricHn Euglc non-stop service between Dullas/Furt Wurth and Fargo. Sincerely. 

# y_dt.**~'7** Werner M. C,olling Chic!" I.'inancinl Omcer

c.c. Gary Foss. AM R Regional Network

### September 6, 20I0 Maintenance Engineering 3001 South University Drive Fargo, ND 

### 58103 RE: Small Community

### Air ServiceDevelopment 

### Grant Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590
Dear: Mr. LaHood: Please accept this letter as evidence ofour support ofthe Small Community Air Service Development Program Grant which 

### will allow American Airlines/American Eagle the opportunity to implement non· stop service between Fargo's HectorInternational Airport (FAR) and DallaslFort Worth (DJ'W). 

### American Eagle service to DFW would connect with at least 97 matkets served by American and American Eagle from DFW. As our business operates primarily within the continenta.148 states, this added connection via DallaslFortWorth will allow us to operate more efficiently in a competitive business enVironment. Maintenance Engineering Is ptoud ofourUS and global business associates and this added connection would allow US 

### to do business more effectively. DFW service would provide single connections to many markets in the Southwest, Southeast and Mexico. Many ofthe markets American Eagle could serve via DFW are a double connection today. ADallas connection would be amuch utilized service. Frontierrecently discon.t.inued its service into the Fargo market leaving the community with onlytwo legacy camer competitors for westbound traffic, United and Delta. Athird competitor will help suppress upward fare pressure. 111e enhanced flight schedule would allow US 

### to more effectively execute our business strategy through quickermore e£1101oot connections for not on.ly Maintenance Engineering's Independent Sales Force, but for our visiting vendors as well. Better connectivity, including better schedules and routes, lends to a leaner and more effective business model translating Into a healthier bottom line. Service to DallaslForth Worth will be a valuable contribution to local air service, and we fully support the addition ofAmerican Eagle non-stop service between DallaslFort Woctb and Fargo as we continue to support tbe newly added Chicago 

### IFargo route.

Kenneth W Schnabel Salos Budget Coordinator
c.c. Gary Foss, AMR Regional NetworkSeptember 2, 2010

Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 

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RE: Small Community Air Service Development Grant Dear: Mr. LaHood: Please accept this letter as evidence of our support ofthe Small Community Air Service Development Program Grant which will allow American Airlines/American Eagle the opportunity to implement non-stop service between Fargo's Hector International Airport (FAR) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). American Eagle service to DFW would connect with at least 97 markets served by American and American Eagle from DFW. As our business operates on a national and international scale, this added connection 

### via Dallas/Fort Worth will allow us to operate more efficiently in a competitive global 

### environment. DFW service would provide single connections to many markets in the Southwest, Mexico, and other destinations in Latin America. Many ofthe markets American Eagle could serve 

### via DFW are a double connection today. A Dallas connection would be a much utilized service. Amity Technology is exploring expansion into the Latin American market and the DFW service would mean much more efficient travel for our marketing efforts. Frontier recently discontinued its service into the Fargo market leaving the community with only two le9acy carrier comgetitors for westbound traffic United and Delta. A third competitor could help suppress upward fare pressure. The enhanced flight schedule would allow us to more effectively execute our business strategy through quicker more efficient connections not only to other segments of our company but to our customers as well. Better connectivity, including better schedules and routes, lends to a leaner and more effective business model translating into a healthier bottom line. Service to Dallas/Forth Worth will be a valuable contribution to local air service, and we fully support the addition ofAmerican Eagle non-stop service between Dallas/Fort Worth and Fargo. Sincerely, /



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# (ij/l'1 Howard A. Dahl President/CEO xc Gary Foss, AMR Regional Network
2800 7TH AVENUE NORTH· FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA 58102· (701) 232-4199 • FAX (701) 234-1716September 1, 2010
Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Small Community Air Service Development Grant Dear: Mr. LaHood: Please accept this letter as evidence ofour support ofthe Small Community Air Service Development Program Grant which will allow American Airlines/American Eagle the opportunity to implement nonstop service between Fargo's HectorInternational Airport (FAR) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). American Eagle service to DFW would connect with at least 97 markets served by American and American Eagle from DFW. As our business operates on a national and international scale, this added connection via Dallas/Fort Worth will allow us to operate more efficiently in a competitive global environment. Our health system has a global reach in terms ofcompany locations, customers and suppliers, and an added connection would allow us to do business more effectively. DFW service would provide single connections to many markets in the Southwest, Mexico, and other destinations in Latin America. Many ofthe markets American Eagle could serve viaDFW are a double connection today. A Dallas connection would be a much utilized service. Sanford Health encompasses primary care clinics, hospitals, specialty centers, rehabilitation, laboratory services and long-term care facilities in more than 75 communities across the United States with over 17,000 health care professionals employed. Additionally, Sanford Children's owns and operates international pediatric clinics that bring quality and advanced health care to children in need. Therefore, additional service in the Fargo Region would assist us in caring out our mission and vision. Frontier recently discontinued its service into the Fargo market leaving the community with only two legacy carrier competitors for westbound traffic, United and Delta. A third competitor could help suppress upward fare pressure. The enhanced flight schedule would allow us to more effectively execute our business strategy through quicker more efficient connections not only to other segments ofour company but to our customers as well. Better connectivity, including better schedules and routes, lends to a leaner and more effective business model translating into a healthier bottom line.



### Sanford· 801 Broadway N, PO Box 2010· Fargo, NO 58122· 1701J 234-2000Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Page 2

Service to DallasfForth Worth will be a valuable contribution to local air service, and we fully support the addition ofAmerican Eagle non-stop service between DallasfFort Worth and Fargo.

Dennis lllirons, FACHE President Sanford Medical Center Fargo

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