(lCongress of tfJe llnittb ~tatts 

g~il1gtoll, .1.D1(: 20515 

The Honorable Ray l;IHood. 

Secretary 

Depar:tmerit ofTransportatlon 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC20590 

Dear Secretary laHood; 

September 17, 2010 

We are writing to offer our.strong support for Hector International Airport's Small Community 

Air Service Development Program grant application as it will provide for much needed dally regional jet 

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 that supports growth, community leaders have been working 

aggressively to Increase the level of air serVice ilito Heet.or International Airport. 

We ate pleased thatthese efforts could bring rion-stopservlce to i)allas and connecrthe FargoMoorhead region to this growing regional hub. Weare confidentthatthe·Fargc.-MoQrhead community 

can supportthe additional service as Fargo is the largest market within 1,000 milesfrori1 Dallas/Ft. 

Worth wltnout nonstop service. FUl1her proof oft~e commu.nity's strong support to secure permanent 

regional jet serVice to Da.llasis evidenced by local financial and in-kind support from the airport 

authority and.a local hotel to attract. and maintain additional jet service. 

However, the inherent risk. and uncertainty Involved In esta!)li~hing new air passenger service in 

the region necessitates ·additional resources to act as a revehueguarantee to attract American Eagle. 

Awarding Hector Intermitlonal Airport wfth a Small Community Air Service: Development Program·grant 

wi.1I address this issue by provldll1g needed funds should casts eXceed revenlJes during the flrst·tiNo 

years of this new air passenger service .In this marke.t. 

We believe that Hector International Airportand the people it serves would gr"atly beneiitfrom 

the opportunities Vlat would be made possible though a Small Community Air Seri/lce Development 

grant. Therefore, we strongly encoul1lge the U.S. Department·ofTransportatlonto approve the·grant 

application submitted by Hector International Airport and thank the Department for its support· of 

enhariced iiir passenger serVice to smaller communities. 

Sincerely, 

)k~~ .. ~. ; ... 

KENT CONRAD . . RGAN yI' 

United States Senat~" Unite States Semite ~ 

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United States c:cAii~.r 

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North Dakota 

Office of the Governor 

John Hoeven 

Governor 

Honorable Raymond H. LaHood 

Secretary ofTtansportation 

US Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE 

Wasbington, DC 20590 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

September 14, 2010 

I am writing in support of the Fargo Municipal Airpott Authority's application fot a 

SmaIl Community Air Service Development Program grant to help American Airlines 

establish non-stop air service between Fargo and Dallas/Fort Worth on 50-seat regional jets 

op erated 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 of the 

countty. Department of Transportation funding will supplement community and airport 

funding to help initiate the service and a local hotel is providing an in-kind contribution for 

flight crew room discounts. 

The Municipal Allport Authority, the Greater Fargo-Moothead Economic 

Development Corporation, the Chamber of Commerce of Fargo-Moothead and West Fargo 

are all providing the cash match for the program. 

Please note that the Airport Authority was awarded a 2005 grant via dus program, 

which enabled Delta Air Lines to provide roundtrip flights between Fargo and Salt Lake City. 

That program was successful. 

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Bismarck, ND 58505-0001 

Phone: 701.328.2200 

Fax, 701.328.2205 

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COLLIN C. PETERSON 

7m D,mm:r. MltmESorA 

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE 

CHAIRMAN 

September 7, 2010 

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES 

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

WASHINGTON, DC 20515 

Honorable Raymond H. LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportatiol1 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

2211 RAYOUAN Hou:m OFficE BUiUllNG 

WfLSHlNGTON, DC 20515 

TUEPHOIIE: (202)225.2165 

FAX: [2021225-1593 

ItnEfltlu: www.houlle,Qov/collinpalerr.on 

I understand the Municipal Airport Authority of the city of Fargo, ND - I'lector International 

Airport has submitted a proposal to the Department of Transportation's Small Community Air 

Sel'vice Development Program. Please be aware that I am in full support of this 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 of Congress 

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Honorable Raymond H. LaHood 

Secretary ofTrnnsportation 

WASHINGTON. DC 20510 

September 10, 20 I 0 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue South East 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Small Community Air Sen'ice Development Prugram Grant 

DcaI' Secrctary Lal'Iood: 

I ntn writing to urge your strong consideration of the 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. 

1\5 a United States Senator from iVlinnesnta and member of the 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, I encournge your strong consideration of this proposal. I f you have 

an)' questions or need additional inlbnnation, Icc I free to contact Kali CnlZ in m)' Ivlinncsota 

oflice at (612) 727-5220 or by email at kali eruz@klllbuchar.5enalc.llov. 

Sincerely, l(. \ 
AL FRANKEN 

MINNESOTA 

'Ilnitro ~tatcs ~cnate 

The Honorable Raymond H, LaHood 

Secretary of TranspOltation 

U,S, Department of TranspOltation 

400 Seventh Street Southwest 

Washington, D,C, 20590 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

WASHINGTON, DC 20510-2309 

September 14, 2010 

I am writing in support of the request submitted by the Municipal Airport Authority of 

the City of Fargo to the U,S, Department of Transportation to participate in the Small 

Community Air Service Development Program, 

The Municipal Airport Authority of the City of Fargo serves residents of a three-state 

region, including Minnesota, South Dakota and NOlth Dakota, With the support of the 

Department of Transportation, 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, American Eagle service to 

DFW would connect with at least 97 markets served by American and American Eagle from 

DFW, As many businesses in the region operate on a national and international scale, this added 

cOlUlection via Dallas 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 of the City of Fargo 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 of this proposal. If you have 

any questions or need additional infol111ation, please contact Valerie Gravseth at (218) 230-9487 

or by email at Valerie_ GravseU1@franken_senate,gov, 

di7~~ Al Franken 

United States Senator 

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F:GREAT~~ M h d arg~nomic e2!:nt C~~tion September 14, 2010 

RE: Small Community Air Service Development Grant 

Honorable Raymond H. LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear: Mr. LaHood: 

Please accept this letter as evidence of the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development 

Corporation's (GFMEDC) support of the 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 of its list of priorities 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 of regional 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 of our 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 of the 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 

of our community and region. In support of this 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 of American Eagle non-stop service between Dallas/Fort Worth and 

Fargo. We appreciate your time and attention; please let us know if we can be of further assistance. 

Claire Vigesaa, Interim President 

GFMEDC 

c.c. Gary Foss, AMR Regional Network 
CHAMBER 

Fargo Moorhead 

Chumber of Commerce 

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 of Transportation 

1200 New Jel'sey Avenue SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear Mr. LaHood: 

The Cham bel' of Commerce of Fargo 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 of Commerce of Fargo 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 of American Airlines non-stop service between Dallas 

FOIi Worth and Fargo, 

Sincerely, 

Chamber of Commerce of Fargo Moorhead 

c.c. Shawn Dobberstein 

UIl,/ying and advancing business ami Co/l111111llity interests in ollr region 
September 3, 2010 

Honorable Raymond H. LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

The Fargo-Moorhead Convention & Visitors Bureau (PM CVB) 

enthusiastically suppOlis the possibility of a nonstop flight between FAR and 

DFW. 

The growing number of businesses, especially connected with 

international customers, has been growing rapidly, even in a period of economic 

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 our metropolitan commUluty, further fueling the expOli of United States 

servIces. 

We ask for your approval and assistance in canying this idea forward. It' s 

another way to ratchet up the American economy. Rural America asks for your 

help. 

Thanks very much 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.org 
September 23, 2010 

Microsoft Corporation 

RE: Small Community Air Service Development Grant 

Honorable Raymond H. LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear: Mr. LaHood: 

As one of the larger private sector employers in the region, the Microsoft Campus in Fargo is very 

supportive of expanded 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 opportunity to 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 of synergy 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 support the 

addition of American 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 
Septem ber 1, 2010 

Honorable Raymond H. LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

U.s. Department of Transportation 

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 of the 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 options for 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 of USA 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 

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 

~ Bobcat. (!!j>,ng,=I'''nd -.. OOOSAN 

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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 Company fully supports the addition of American Eagle nonstop service between Dallas/Fort Worth 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 of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

RE: Small Community Air Service Development Grant 

Dear: Mr. LaHood: 

Please accept this letter as evidence of our support of the 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 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 of the 

markets American Eagle could serve via DFW are a double connection today. 

Frontier recently 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 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 

healtlner bottom line. 

Service to Dallas/Forth Worth will be a valuable contribution to local air service, and we fully 

support the addition of American Eagle non-stop service between Dallas/Fort Worth and Fargo. 

Sincerely, 

T=y Miller 

CEO 
09/09/2010 11:37 FAX 701 232 4108 OTTER TAIL CORP FARGO 1t1I00l 

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"CORPORATION 

September 9,2010 

:Honorable Raymond H. LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

RE: Small Community Air Service Development Grant 

Dear Mr. 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 

.l....B61i-4l.[J.87BO • www.ottertaiJ.com 

Reply to Fargo omce 

Dine!: 701-451-3581 

Please accept this letter as evidence of our support of the Small COIJll!lunity Ai, Service Development 

Program Grant, wbich will allow American Airlinesl American Eagle the opportunity to implement nonstop service between Fargo's Heotor International Airport (FAR) and Dallas/Forr 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 ind international scale, this added 

connection via DallaslFort Worth Wl11 allow us to operate more efficiently in a competitive global 

environment. 

Our company has a global reaoh in terms of company locations, oustomers 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 Souihwest, Mexico, and other destinations in Latin America. Many 

of the markets American Eagle could serve via DFW arc a double connection today. A Dallas connection 

would be a much utilized service. Ten Otter Tail companies have operations witlrin an hour drive of the 

Fargo Airport. So far in 2010, four of these companies have :flown 18 flights to Dallas from Fargo with a 

connection through Minneapolis. A direct route to Dallas would also offer our companies more options 

for the consistent business we do in places like Phoenix and Costa Rica. 

Frontier recently discontinued its service into the Fargo market 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 

Our business strategy through quicker more efficient connections not ouly 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 hcalihier bottom line. 

Service to DallaslForth Worth will be a valuable contnoution to local air service, and we f"lly support the 

addition of American Eagle non-3rap service between DallaslFort Wortb and Fargo. 
, 

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09/09/2010 11:38 FAX 701 232 4108 

.aOIIERTAIL 

-YCORPORATION 

Yours very truly, 

c~- Lauris R Molbert 

Exeoutive Vice President 

& ClricfOperating Officer 

LNMIkdk 

cc: Gary Foss, AMR Regional Network 

OTTER TAIL CORP FARGO I4J 002 

FaIgO offlce! Fergqs F:lnc offlco: 

4334l6Th Avenue S.W. 215 S. Cascade Street 

Sullo 200. P.O. Bolt 9156 P.O. BoX. 496 

feW. ND Fergus Falls. MN 

68106-9156 56538-1)496 

rall! 70.:1-232-4108 Fax: 2.18-998-3165 

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INCORPORATED 

Honorable Raymond H. LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

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 opportunity to 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 

support the addition of American Eagle non-stop service between Dallas/Fort Worth and Fargo. 

Sincerely, 

PreSident/CEO 

ee: Gary Foss, AMR Regional Network 

Tel: 1-701-235-5500 ~ Fax: 1-701-235.9717 • 3802 20th St N ~ Fargo. NO 58102 • USA 

www.weathermodlfication.com 
APPAREO 

SYSTEMS 

July 22, 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: 

1810 NDSU Resll!ln:h Circle North 

Fargo, ND 58102 

Tel 17011356.2200 

Fax 17011356--3157 

lWIW.Appareo.com 

Please accept this letter as evidence of our support of the 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. 

Our company 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. Many of the markets American Eagle could serve 

via DFW are a double connection today. A Dallas 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 Gulf of Mexico (e.g. lafayette, louiSiana). 

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 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 of 

AmerIcan Eagle non-stop service between DallaS/Fort Worth and Fargo. 

Sincerely, 

~~~---

DavId Batcheller 

COO 

c.c. Gary Foss, AMR Regional Network 
September 8,2010 

Honorable Raymond H. LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear Mr. Secretary: 

Energy, Water, and Our Built-Environment 

I am writing in support of the Small Community Air Service Development Program Grant that will give 

American Airlines/American Eagle an opportunity to implement non-stop service between Fargo's Hector 

International Airport (FAR) and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Air service to DFWwould 

connect Fargo to an additional 100 markets in that area of the country and would have a noticeable and 

positive impact on our business. 

This connectivity is important to companies like Ulteig. A multi-disciplined engineering and design firm, we 

were founded nearly 70 years ago with a vision of bringing electricity to the rural Midwest Over the past 

five years we have established ourselves as a leading provider of engineering services to the wind power 

industry and have designed more than 4GW of wind power projects in 10 states and Canada. 

As I'm sure you're aware, the state of Texas holds the top spot among all U.S. states for the most wind 

capacity installed as of June 2010. The opportunity there is so great that the capacity nearly triples the 

amount in the second place state (Iowa). To date, Ulteig has designed three wind projects in Sarita and 

Corpus Christi, Texas accounting for 400MW of wind generated electricity. In addition, we have over 100 

clients in the state across our other business sectors. 

Hector International Airport is an important strategic key to the success of companies 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 of the DFW service will better allow us to do business in the southwest, it will also have a definite 

positive impact on the lives of our local popUlation. We fully support the addition of American 

Airlines/American Eagle non-stop service to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. 

Sincerely, 

~/~ Eric J. Michel 

President and CEO 

Ulteig Engineers, Inc. 

4776 28th Avenue S· Fargo, ND 58104· P: 701·451·8300' www.ulteig.com 
September 8, 20 I 0 

Aldevron 

3233 15'" Street South 

Fargo, NO 58104 

RE: Small Community Air Service Development Grant 

Honorable Raymond H. LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear Mr. LaHood: 

Please accept this letter as evidence of our support of the 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 of company 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% of Aldevron's clients arc beyond our tri-state area of North 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 of our 
company 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 Net work 
September 6, 20 I 0 

Maintenance Engineering 

3001 South University Drive 

Fargo, ND 58103 

RE: Small Community Air Service Development Grant 

Honorable Raymond H. LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear: Mr. LaHood: 

Please accept this letter as evidence of our support of the 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 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 DallaslFort Worth will allow us to operate more efficiently in a competitive 

business enVironment. 

Maintenance Engineering Is ptoud of our US 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 of the markets American Eagle could serve via 

DFW are a double connection today. A Dallas connection would be a much utilized service. 

Frontier recently discon.t.inued its service into the Fargo market leaving the community with only two 

legacy camer competitors for westbound traffic, United and Delta. A third competitor will help suppress 

upward fare pressure. 111e enhanced flight schedule would allow US to more effectively execute our 

business strategy through quicker more 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 of American Eagle non-stop service between DallaslFort Woctb and Fargo as we continue to 

support tbe newly added Chicago I Fargo route. 

Kenneth W Schnabel 

Sal os Budget Coordinator 

c.c. Gary Foss, AMR Regional Network 
September 2, 2010 

Honorable Raymond H. LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Amit 

TECHNOLOGYY 

RE: Small Community Air Service Development Grant 

Dear: Mr. LaHood: 

Please accept this letter as evidence of our support of the 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 of the 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 of American Eagle non-stop service between Dallas/Fort Worth and Fargo. 

Sincerely, / 

VMtltd7(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) 234-1716 
September 1, 2010 

Honorable Raymond H. LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

RE: Small Community Air Service Development Grant 

Dear: Mr. LaHood: 

Please accept this letter as evidence of our support of the 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 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 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. Many 

of the markets American Eagle could serve via DFW 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 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. 

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

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Service to DallasfForth Worth will be a valuable contribution to local air service, and we fully support the 

addition of American Eagle non-stop service between DallasfFort Worth and Fargo. 

Dennis lllirons, F ACHE 

President 

Sanford Medical Center Fargo 

c.c. Gary Foss, AMR Regional Network 
~tr, I,LVIV ~:IUIVI uaKOla ~peClallY 1Vlliling 

, Septen:lber 1, 2010 

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Dakod Specialty Milling, mc. 

4014 15t1i Avenue 

Fargo, iNn 58102 

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RE: SJoall Community Air Sernce Development Grant 

I HODOIlfble Raymond H. LaHood 

SecreflirY of Transportation 

U.S. ~Partment of Transportation 

1200 ~ew Jersey Avenue SE 

WashiiJgton, DC 20590 

I . Dear rv,rr. LaHood. 

liV, I~V~ r, I 

P1easela.ccept this letter as evidence of our support of the Small CoxnmuIDty Air Service Development 

Pro~ Grant which will allow American Airlines/American Eagle ilie opportlmity to implement nonstop ~ce between Fargo's Hector International Allport (FAR) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). 

Ameriban Eagle service to DFW would coxmect with at least 97 markets served by American and 

Ameriban Eagle from DFW. As our business operates on a national and international scale, this added 

connedtion via Dallas/Fort Worth will allow us to operate more efficiently in a competitive global , environment. 

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Our col.pany has a global reach in terms of company customers and suppliers, and an added connection 

wouldrallow us to do business more effectively. DFW service would provide single oonnections to many 

markets in ilie Southwest, Me;>jeo, and oilier destinations in Latin. America. Many of ilie markets 

American Eagle could serve via DFW are a double coxmection today. A Dallas connection would be of 

signifibant value in helping us to :>ervice our food-company customers in ilie Dallas area wiiliout having 

to trav!:l through the Minneapolis, Chicago or Denver <rirports, which would reduce our travel time. 

FrontiJr recently discontinued its service into ilie Fargo market leaving ilia community with ouly two 

legacyi carrier competitors for westbound traffic, United and Delta. A third competitor could help 

suppre~s upward :fum pressure. The enhanced flight schedule would allow us to mo~e effectively execute 

our bu~iness strategy through quicker more efficient connections not Duly to other segments of our 

compahy but to our customers as ,yell. :Better connectivity, including better schedules and routes, lends to 

a leamlr and more effective business model translating into a healtltier bottom line. , 

ServiJ to DallaslForth Worth will be a valuable contribution to local air service, and we fully support the 

additi1n of American Eagle non-stop service between OalJas/Fort Worth and Fargo. 

SincerrlY tV,U ~iCk Vice-p;residentlC. O. O. . 

e.C. ~ Foss, AMRRegional Network 

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