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CITY LINK AIR. INC. (CLM PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE SUBSIDIZED AIR SERVICE

ATDUBOIS mU.D AND FRANKLIN <FKLl, PENNSYLVANIA Please address all correspondence to: CityLinkAir, Inc. ~ Telephone: (866) 435-9252 Attn: Joshua G.Newsteder, CEO Fax: (888) 259-6008 11890Hidden Hills Drive

. E-Mail: josh@citylinkair.com Jacksonville, FL 32225-1656 

### City LinkAir «l RedefinIng AI, TI'Gve' Planned sehedules and eeonomies for this proposal have not ehanged. CLA submitted its first proposal (140417-1) on April 17,2014. This update clarifies key points of interest. Webelieve that CLA isoffering DUJ & FKLthe safest, most reliable, andrealistic proposal. CLA submits this proposal to provide subsidized air service from Pennsylvania's Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) tothe communities ofDuBois (OUJ) andFranklin (FKL), Pennsylvania. In compliance with Public Law 100-223, CLAproposes to operate these flights using pressurized, mu1tiengine, turbine powered aircraft piloted by two fully qualified pilots. Aircraft will be equipped, and pilots will betrained to fly tothe lowest instrument approach minimums atevery airport served. This allows on time arrivals atthe lowest, legalweather limits forany runway CLAcan use. With an average of 160daily departures, PIT isthe ideal hub to connect DuBois and Franklin passengers to 37 non stops and hundreds ofconnecting opportunities worldwide. The convenience andproximity to DuBois and Franklin enable CLA to meet connecting schedules without the problems endemic to other, super-saturated hubs. Specifically, there are no restrictions on slots and gates. Flow control into Pittsburgh israrely aproblem.

. Planned non-stop service from DUJ toPIT takes 35 minutes. and from FKLto PITjust 30 minutes. This proposed service begins and ends locally, either atDUJ orFKL. This provides the best opportunity to quickly flyto/from PITwhile simultaneously refining robust connection opportunities. Working closely with the Allegheny County Airport Authority (ACAA), CLA has arranged gate services closest to the center ofall four concourses (gates D-77 or C-52). This provides the shortest walking time forpassengers to all connecting flights while minimizing bagtransfer times. Competitively priced, short trips will realize a more leisurely and un-rushed experience, ultimately resulting inlower overall costs and shorter travel times inmost markets

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140527.) CLAEAS PITDUJ FKL . Page 1Customer Advocacy

Each EAS community served will have a dedicated CLA station manager whose primaryjob after safety will be customer advocacy. It is imperative that our single most important touch point with passengers is
afull time employee with their best interests inmind. This employee will be alocally recommended, community minded advocate that continuously engages all civic interests for CLA. This station manager will ensure CLA always provides the best possible air service. Service Map for this Proposal

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Although CLA's planned aircraft are not equipped with an onboard lavatory it should be noted that the longest planned flight for this market is 35 minutes. CLA will initially operate under FAA scheduled commuter rules (Part 135) as it continues to pursue full, Part 121 certification. During this period CLA will usenine seat configured Beech 200/300s.

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# Essential Air Service

Planned Aircraft for fAA 12I Operations

Beechcraft 19000

- Two Pilots 19Seat, TwoEngines, PressurizedTurboprop ProposalSpeed: 230mph (200Knots) Topspeed: 328 mph (285Knots) Max. Altitude: 25,000Feet

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# Essential Air Service

Initial Aircraft for FAA 135 

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Beechcraft 200/300
- Two Pilots 9 Seat, Two E.ng/nes, Pressurized Turboprop Proposal Speed: 230 mph (200 Knots) Topspeed: 328 mph (285 Knots) Max. Altitude: 31,000 Feet 

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Cabin Interior With nine seats every passenger enjoys 33 inches of legroom (2 inches more than a coach seat on larger jets). Every passenger is afforded 112 pounds of luggage.



### £xterlor Luggage 60 cubic feet of underbelly storage accommodates TSA checked bags. This easily carries up to six golfbags. CLA intends to provide this service as an FAA part 121 airline. Its current certification (FAA Part 135) prohibits using the 19 seat Beech 1900. Therefore, CLA will use Beechcraft 200/300s configured with nine seats (pictured here) until full FAA 121 certification is achieved. Once 121 certification is achieved, CLA will match each market with the most efficient aircraft. CLA will always fly these markets withtwo pilots.

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$75.00 From DuBois DuBois DuBois DuBois From Franklin Franklin Franklin From Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh From Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh CLA's schedules will be optimized to achieve the best connection opportunities inPittsburgh. Planned weekday roundtrips to DUl FKL are shown. One day ofsimilar roundtrips would also be offered overthe weekend, usually splitbetween Saturday morning and Sunday evening.

Planned typical Monday-Saturday / Sunday Flight Schedule To Dep. Arr. Stops Price 'Pittsburgh 5:45AM 6:20AM Non-Stop $75.00 Pittsburgh 9:55AM 10:30AM Non-Stop " Pittsburgh 1:05PM 1:41 PM Non-Stop " Pittsburgh 5:15 PM 5:51 PM Non-Stop " To Dep. Arr. Stops Pittsburgh 7:50AM 8:19AM Non-Stop Pittsburgh 3:10 PM 3:40 PM Non-Stop Pittsburgh 7:20 PM 7:50PM Non-Stop To Dep. Arr. Stops DuBois 8:49AM 9:25AM Non-Stop DuBois 11:00AM 11:35AM Non-Stop DuBois 4:10 PM 4:45 PM Non-Stop DuBois 9:20 PM 9:55 PM Non-Stop To Dep. Arr. Stops

. Franklin 6:50AM 7:20AM Non-Stop Franklin 2:11 PM 2:40PM Non-Stop Franklin 6:21 PM 6:50 PM Non-Stop Schedules shown areplanned and may change to better serve the community/maximize best connections. CLA will work with its local station manager/customer advocate and each community to determine the best schedules that fitinto the economics ofourbusiness model.

140527-1 CLAEAS PITDUJ FKL Page 5Making Connections

CLA is aggressively pursuing interline and codeshare agreements and is confident that one or more will be inplace with the dominant carrieres) when service begins. It is our intention to provide the customer with aseamless, transparent travel experience to and through Pittsburgh. Meeting early morning and late evening connection banks upholds the true spirit ofthe EAS program. Our schedule identifies the maximum number or one-stop travel options from DUJ & FKL while providing the community with safe, reliable, and reasonably priced service that fits within the economics ofour model. Dispatch Reliability TheAmerica made Beechcraft allhave excellent records ofdispatch reliability. The ubiquity ofparts and maintenance allow foraplanned 98% dispatch reliability. CLA wiIIhave a pre-positioned, ready spare aircraft located at its maintenance base in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Scheduled travel time from Clarksburg to DUJ or FKL is 45 minutes. Depending on EAS contracts awarded this "bimked" aircraft may bepre-positioned in Pittsburgh. Five full crews per aircraft will allow CLA to meet all FAA mandates for schedules, rest, training and standby. No crews will ever exceed schedule restrictions (FARpart 117,etc.)

No pilots will ever fly alate night flight prior toan early morning flight. Ticket Prices Prices shown are the maximumprice

-As a stand alone bid CLAhas to ensure itcan responsibly provide the proposed level of service ifawarded these two EAS contracts. Additional EAS contract awards will achieve economies ofscale.' CLAwillpass onthese multi-contract savings toreduce ticket prices.

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### Annual Financial & Operational Metric Summary

Aircraft Type Departures Block Hours 

## o & D Passengers Average Load Factor Average One Way,Fare Statute Miles Flown Revenue Passenger Mile's (000) Available Seat Miles (000) Annual Revenue Gross Ticket Revenue CPE & Fees (pFC, 911, FET, & SF) Net Ticket Revenue Annual Expenses

, Distribution (GDS, OTA, CC) Fuel & Consumables Personnel Main!. & Main!. Reserves Station Fees & Rents Aircraft Rents Marketing Other Fixed and Variable Overhead Total Annual Expenses Profit (loss) 5% Margin on Cost Required EAS Subsidy Required EAS Subsidy per Pax

Respectfully Submitted: May 27, 2014 Joshua G, Newsteder Chief Executive Officer City Link Air, Inc. Beechcraft 200/300 4,382 2,405 17,528 44% (-4 Seats) $ 75.00 351,754 1,407 3,166 $ 1,314,600 $ 549,065 $ 765,535 $ 123,244 $ ],022,247 $ 836,775 $ 852,066 $ 354,785 $ 295,282 $ 80,000 $ 225,000 $ 3,789,399 $ (3,023,864) $ 189,470 $ 3,213,334 $ ]83

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