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CITY LINK AIR, INC. (CLA) PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE SUBSIDIZED AIR SERVICE

ATPARKERSBURG fPKB), WEST VIRGINIA Please address all correspondence to: City LinkAir, 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

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~ RedefinIng AI, 1h:Jve' Planned schedules and economics for this proposal have not changed. CLA submitted its first proposal (140417-6) on April 17,2014. This update clarifies key points of interest. Webelieve that CLA isoffering Parkersburg the safest, mostreliable, and realistic proposal. CLA submits this proposal (140527-6) to provide subsidized air service from Pennsylvania's Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) tothe community ofParkersburg (PKB), WestVirginia. Incompliance with Public Law 100-223, CLAproposes to operate these flights using pressurized, multiengine, turbine powered aircraft piloted bytwo fully qualified pilots. Aircraft will beequipped, andpilots will betrained to flytothe lowest instrument approach minimums atevery airport served. This allows on time arrivals atthe lowest, legal weather limits for anyrunway CLAcan use. With an average of 160daily departures, PIT isthe idealhub to connect Parkersburg passengers to 37 non stops and hundreds ofconnecting opportunities worldwide. The convenience and proximity ofnon-stop flights to Parkersburg enable CLAto 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 is rarely aproblem.

Planned non-stop service from PKB to PITtakes 46 minutes This proposed service begins and ends locally. This provides the best opportunity to quickly fly to/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-nor C-52). This provides the shortest walking time forpassengers to all connecting flights while minimizing bag transfer times. Competitively priced, short trips will realize a more leisurely and un-rushed experience, ultimately resulting inloweroverall costs and shorter travel times inmost markets.

140527-6 CLAEAS PIT PKB Page ICustomer Advocacy

Each EAS community served will have a dedicated CLA station manager whose primaryjob after safety will becustomer advocacy. Itis imperative that our single most important touch point with passengers is afull time employee withtheir 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 46 minutes. CLA will initially operate under FAA scheduled commuter rules (Part 135) as itcontinues to pursue full, Part 121 certification. During this period CLA will use nine seat configured Beech 200/300s.

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- Two Pilots 9 Seat, Two Engines,Pressurized Turboprop Proposal Speed: 230 mph (200 Knots) Top speed: 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 ofluggage.



## exterior Luggage 60 cubic feet of underbelly storage accommodates TSA checked bags. This easily carries up to six golf bags. CLA intends to provide this service as an FAApart 121 airline. Itscurrent certification (FAAPart 135)prohibits using the 19seat Beech 1900. Therefore, CLA will use Beechcraft 200/300s configured with nine seats (pictured here) until full FAA 12I certification is achieved. Once 121 certification isachieved, CLAwill match each market withthe most efficient aircraft. CLA will always fly these markets withtwo oilots.



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i40527-6 CLAEAS PITPKB Page 4Schedules

CLA's schedules will be optimized to achieve the best connection opportunities in Pittsburgh. Planned weekday roundtrips to PKB are shown. One day of similar roundtrips would also be offered over the weekend, usually split between Saturday morning and Sunday evening.

Planned typical Monday-Saturday / Sunday Flight Schedule From To Dep. Arr. Stops Price Parkersburg Pittsburgh 5:45AM 6:31 AM Non-Stop $75.00 Parkersburg Pittsburgh II :34AM 12:21 PM Non-Stop 

### " Parkersburg Pittsburgh 2:07 PM 2:53 PM Non-Stop 

### " Parkersburg Pittsburgh 4:39 PM 5:25 PM Non-Stop 

### " From To Dep. Arr. Stops Pittsburgh Parkersburg 10:18AM 11:04AM Non-Stop $75.00 Pittsburgh Parkersburg 12:51PM 1:37PM Non-Stop 

### " Pittsburgh Parkersburg 3:23 PM 4:09PM Non-Stop 

### " Pittsburgh Parkersburg 10:13PM 10:59PM 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. Making Connections CLA is aggressively pursuing interline and codeshare agreements and is confident that one or more will be in place with thedominant carrieres) when service begins. It is our intention to provide the customer with aseamless, transparent travel experience to andthrough Pittsburgh. Meeting early mornin"gand late evening connection banks upholds tlie true spirit of the EAS program. Our schedule identifies the maximum number of one-stop travel options from PKB while providing the community with safe, reliable, andreasonably priced service thatfits withinthe economics ofour model. Dispatch Reliability TheAmerica made Beechcraft allhave excellent records ofdispatch reliability. The ubiquity ofparts and maintenance allow foraplanned 98% dispatch reliabiliiy. CLA will have apre-positioned, ready spareaircraft located at its maintenance base in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Scheduled travel time from Clarksburg to Parkersburg is 36 minutes. Depending on EAS contracts awarded this "banked" aircraft may bepre-positioned inPittsburgh. 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 II7,etc.)

No pilots will ever fly a latenight flight prior to an early morning flight. Ticket Prices Prices shown arethe maximumprice

-As a stand alone bid CLA has to ensure itcan responsibly provide the proposed level of service if awarded this one EAS contract. Additional EAS contract awards will achieve economies ofscale. CLAwillpass onthese multi-contract savings to reduce 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 Miles (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 2,504 1,925 17,528 78% (~7 Seats) $ 75.00 270,190 1,891 2,432 $ 1,314,600 $ 549,065 $ 765,535 $ 123,244 $ 806,308 $ 836,775 $ 682,136 $ 284,478 $ 295,282 $ 80,000 $ 150,000 $ 3,258,223 $ (2,492,687) $ 162,911 $ 2,655,598 $ 152

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