### U.s.Deportmentof Transportation OfficeoftheSecretary ofTransportation

August 4,2010 Mr. Gary B. Garofalo Counsel for Island Airlines, LLC Garofalo GoerIich Hainbach PC 1200 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 RE: Docket DOT-OST-2010-0156 Application ofIslandAirlines, LLC for Authority to Conduct CommuterOperations DearMr. Garofalo: 1200 NewlerseyAvenue, SE Woshington, DC 20590

We have completed our initial review ofthe information you filed on June 16, 2010 on behalfofIsland Airlines, LLC ("Island"), for the determination ofits fitness to conduct commuter operations. We have determined that we will need additional and/or clarifying information beforewemay complete ourreview. Therefore, we ask you providethe following: 1. Please place a copy of Island's Pre-Application Statement of Intent (FAA Form 8400-6) in the public docket ofthis proceeding, together with any information on any changes that have been made to this filing since its original submission to the Federal AviationAdministration. 2. Pleaseprovideproofofpaymentfor the $670.00 commuter application fee. 3. The resume of Mr. W. Scott LaForge indicates he is CEO of Island and also President and Director of Operations for Ocean Air, Inc. Is this correct? 

### Ifso, will 

### Mr. LaForge continuehis employment at OceanAir, Inc. ifIsland is found fit to operate as a commuter air carrier? 

### Ifso, how will he divide his time between the companies? 4. The resume of Mr. Richard Araujo contains a gap in employment history from 2001-2004. Please explain. The information provided pursuant to this Information Request should be accompanied bythe following certification:2

The contents ofthis application and the attached exhibit (s) are true and correcl to the best of my knowledge and belief. Pursuant to Title 18 United States Code Section 1001, I [the individual signing the application. tvho shall be (fprincipal owner, senior officer, or internal cOllnsel ofthe applicant], in my individual capacity and as the authorized representative of the applicant, have not in any manner knowingly and willfully falsified, concealed or failed to disclose any material fact or made any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or knowingly used any documents which contain such statements in connection with the preparation, filing or prosecution of the application. I understand that an individual who is found to have violated the provisions of 18 U.S.C section 1001 shall be fined orimprisoned not more than five years, orboth. I ask that you respond fully to this request within 30 days ofthe date ofthis letter. The original plus 3 copies of your response should be mailed to U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations (M-30, Room W12-140), 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Washington, DC 20590, or you may electronically file your response at www.regulations.gov. As is the Department's practice, further processing of your application will be deferred pending receipt of this material. In addition, please remember that Island should promptlyprovidethe Department with any informationregarding changes it may undergo in areas affecting its fitness (i.e., management, operating plans or financial condition, compliance disposition, or ownership) while its application is under review by the Department. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions regarding this letterorthe requested infonnation, please contact me at (202) 366-9998. Sincerely,

CatherineJ. O'Toole Analyst, AirCarrier Fitness Division Office ofAviation Analysis

cc: Docket DOT-OST-2010-0156

Mr. JosephTaylor, FAA Principal Avionics Inspectorfor Island Airlines, LLC