BEFORE THE 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

OFFICE OF HEARINGS 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 

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Friendship Airways, Inc. 

d/b/a Yell ow Air Taxi, and 

Served September 26,2014 

Christopher Behnam, Individually 

Violations of 14 CFR Part 374 and 49 U.S.C. § 41712 DOT -OST -2013-0066 

Enforcement Proceeding 

RESPONSE TO ORDER REQUESTING SUPPLEMENTAL PROOF 

The Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings ("Enforcement Office") hereby 

files this Response to the Office of Hearings' July 22, 2014, Order Deeming Well-Pleaded Facts 

Admitted, Reserving Entry of Default Judgment, and Setting Deadline for Filing Supplemental 

Proof ("Order"). 

On August 8, 2014, the Enforcement Office filed a Notice of Intent to respond to the 

Order by selecting to present supplemental proof in support of: (1) its allegation that Respondent 

Mr. Christopher Behnam as the President, CEO, Director of Operations, and sole owner of 

Respondent Friendship Airways, Inc., d/b/a Yellow Air Taxi ("Friendship"), was a "central 

figure" in Friendship's activities prior to October 18, 2011, and may be held individually liable 

for Friendship's violations of 14 CFR 374.3 and 49 U.S.C. § 41712; (2) its request for the 

proposed civil penalty of $67,500 against Friendship and Mr. Behnam, jointly and severally; and 

(3) its request for prospective affirmative relief against Mr. Behnam individually. This response 

follows. 
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1. Evidence in Support of Individual Liability 

As the Office of Hearings recognizes, the Department may impose individual liability on 

individuals who make decisions on behalf of corporate entities, if the individual is a "central 

figure" whose conduct amounts to an "animating force" that caused the violation(s). Order at 10 

(citations omitted). 

Mr. Benham acted as that central figure and animating force. On February 24, 2010, Mr. 

Benham filed an application with the Department's Air Carrier Fitness Division, Office of 

Aviation Analysis, for authority to resume scheduled passenger operations as a commuter air 

carrier. Attachment A; Application of Friendship Airways, Inc., Docket DOT-OST-2005-21533-

0013. Mr. Benham filed the application listing himself as President, CEO, and Director of 

Operations. 1 Id. at 3. He is also named as the sole shareholder, owning 100 percent of 

Friendship stock. Id. at 4. Mr. Benham states that as President and CEO, he "provides the 

vision" of the company, assists and approves policy, selects key personnel, reviews financial and 

management reports, and "takes whatever action may be deemed appropriate, or direct the CPO 

and General Manager to act in his behalf on the basis of such information." Id.; Exhibit YAT202, p. 3 of 5. As Director of Operations, Mr. Benham "has complete authority" over flight 

operations, including interpreting and applying company policy and procedures. Id.; see also 

Attachment B, FAA Operations Specifications, listing Mr. Benham as Director of Operations 

under Part 135. Mr. Benham stated that he formed Friendship in 2003 by purchasing another 

company and its certificate authorities, "and then changed the company's procedures to conform 

to FAA regulations and to conform to his idea of a consumer-friendly, safe and profitable 

1 Mr. Benham's wife, Elizabeth Benham, is listed as General Manager and Company Secretary; Glenn Horton is 

named as Director of Maintenance; and D. Randy Conley is listed as Chief Pilot (later succeeded by Mr. David 

Randall). Aside from Mr. Benham, the only other listed Director of Friendship is Mrs. Benham. Exhibit Y AT -204, 

p.l ofl. 
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airline." Attachment A; Exhibit YAT-601, p. 1 of2. On June 14, 2010, in a supplemental filing 

to the application to resume scheduled operations, Mr. Benham explained how he would divide 

his time as President/CEO/Director of Operations at Friendship and as a senior pilot at United 

Airlines. Attachment C; Docket DOT-OST-2005-21533-0016. Specifically, he stated that he 

works a reduced schedule at United, and that he "is in constant communication with the 

[Friendship] management team, via cell phone and email, when out of town." Id. In a 

memorandum dated August 13, 2014, Mr. Jerry Proenza, FAA Principal Operation Inspector for 

Friendship, stated that from 2007 to the date that Friendship surrendered its certificate, "Mr. 

Benham's responsibilities included day to day hands-on operational control over all aspects of 

Yellow Air." Attachment D. 

Friendship's management team consisted of Mr. Benham and his wife, Elizabeth. Acting 

on behalf of Friendship, Mrs. Benham appears to have communicated with consumers regarding 

certain refund requests in this matter. As noted above, Mr. Benham was Friendship's sole 

owner, President, CEO, and Director of Operations; Mrs. Benham was the General Manager and 

Secretary. Mr. Benham provided the vision for the company, had complete control over 

Friendship's flight operations, and was ultimately responsible for Friendship's business 

operations as well. His wife, Elizabeth Benham, acted for him when he was not available, and 

was the only person who did so in connection with management activities. Finally, even when 

Mr. Benham was out of town, he "was in constant communication" with Friendship's 

management team (which again, aside from maintenance operations, consisted of his wife, 

Elizabeth). The Enforcement Office respectfully submits that the totality of the circumstances 

warrants a finding that Mr. Benham was the central figure behind Friendship, and that his actions 
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constituted a level of direction and control sufficient to hold him responsible for Friendship's 

violations of 14 CFR Part 374 and 49 U.S.C. § 41712. 

2. Support for Proposed Civil Penalty of $67,500 

In the Order, the Office of Hearings found that Friendship committed a total of 54 

violations in this matter: 27 violations of 14 CFR Part 374, and 27 violations of 49 U.S.C. 

§ 41712. Order at 13, ~~ 2-3. The Enforcement Office sought a total of $67,500 in civil 

penalties in this matter. The Office of Hearings invited the Enforcement Office to explain the 

basis for the total amount of civil penalties. (Id. at 14, ~ 7). 

As the Amended Enforcement Complaint reflects, the Enforcement Office is no longer 

seeking monetary civil penalties against Mr. Benham individually, in light of the pending 

bankruptcy proceeding in the Eastern District of California. Thus, any monetary civil penalties 

imposed in this matter would be imposed against Friendship as a corporate entity. Pursuant to 11 

U.S.C. § 362(b )( 4), the Enforcement Office may continue to pursue non-monetary sanctions 

against Mr. Benham individually, despite the bankruptcy action. See also Mid/antic Nat. Bank 

v. New Jersey Dep 't of Envtl. Prot., 474 U.S. 494, 504 (1986) (government action to stop 

violations of safety, environmental protection, consumer protection, and similar laws are not 

stayed by bankruptcy proceeding). 

Because Friendship is a small business, the Enforcement Office is entitled to seek up to 

$2,500 for each violation of 14 CFR Part 374 and 49 U.S.C. § 41712. See 49 U.S.C. 

§ 46301(a)(5)(D). In this case, the Enforcement Office could request significantly more than the 

amount requested in light of the totality of the circumstances, including the number and type of 

violations, the degree of consumer harm, and Friendship's "poor compliance disposition."2 

2 Enforcement Office's Notice of Enforcement Proceeding and Proposed Assessment of Civil Penalties, April 3, 

2013 (attached to original Enforcement Complaint); see also Fitness Determination of Friendship Airways, Inc., 
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However, considering the non-functioning state of Friendship, the Enforcement Office decided 

to seek only $67,500, the amount that could be assessed for 27 individual, non-continuing 

violations of the regulations alone. The Enforcement Office recognizes that the Office of 

Hearings has the broad authority to issue "such orders as may be appropriate" upon default; this 

authority includes the authority to allocate civil penalties to the violations that have been found 

in this case. 14 CFR 302.409. 

3. Prospective Affirmative Relief against Mr. Benham 

In the Order, the Office of Hearings recognized that the Department has the statutory 

authority to order a corporation or individual to cease and desist from unfair and deceptive 

practices. Order, p. 12, citing 49 U.S.C. § 46101(a)(4) (upon a finding that a person is violating 

Part A of Title 49, 49 U.S.C. §§ 40101 et seq., the Department "shall issue an order to compel 

compliance") and 49 U.S.C. § 41712(a) (authorizing the Department to order air carriers ''to 

stop" unfair and deceptive practices). The Office of Hearings questioned whether the 

Department had the authority "to require an individual to engage in future 'probationary' acts 

(e.g., annually reporting compliance to the Department for a five year period after the issuance of 

a cease and desist order."). Id. 

First, it should be noted that the Enforcement Office has amended its complaint and no 

longer seeks an order directing Mr. Benham to report annually.3 The Enforcement Office 

submits, however, that the Department has the authority to order Mr. Benham personally to cease 

d/b/a Yellow Air Taxi, Order 2011-10-9 (October 18, 2001), Docket DOT-OST-2005-21533 at 2-4 (explaining that 

between 2005 and 2011: (1) Friendship was the subject of a $30,000 consent order for conducting scheduled air 

transportation without economic authority [DOT Order 2005-5-4]; (2) Friendship's commuter operations authority 

was rescinded by the FAA because its chief pilot was unqualified to conduct Operating Experience observations of 

its pilots; (3) Friendship was the subject of an Enforcement Office investigation for violations of the Department's 

full-fare advertising rule; and (4) Friendship allowed its liability coverage to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, 

rendering its FAA safety authority and its economic authority invalid [DOT Order 2010-11-14] . 

3 In doing so, the Enforcement Office expresses no opinion on whether the Department may impose that remedy in 

other cases. 
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and desist for a period of five years from holding a managerial position with or an ownership 

stake in any carrier, foreign air carrier, or any other entity directly engaged or seeking to engage 

in air transportation. Amended Complaint, ~ E. As noted above, such an order would be 

consistent with 49 U.S.C. § 46101(a)(4).4 An order directing Mr. Benham to cease and desist 

from engaging in air transportation is designed to compel compliance with 49 U.S.C. § 41712, 

which appears in Part A of Title 49. Moreover, the Department has imposed this type of relief 

many times, including Roni Herskovitz, Individually, and Ultimate Fares, Inc., Consent Order 

2009-11-8, p. 8, ~ 8 (November 9, 2009) (signed by Judge Richard C. Goodwin) (directing 

individual to cease and desist from holding business interest in ticket agents and other entities for 

12 months); In the Matter of Ascend Aviation Group, LLC, et al., Enforcement Proceeding, DOT 

Docket 2004-17486-47, Order Granting Default Judgment (August 23, 2005) (signed by Judge 

Goodwin) (ordering individual to "permanently cease and desist from further marketing or other 

involvement in transportation operations so that he is banned from the aviation industry"); 

Rite Time Aviation & Travel Services, Inc., and 0. Peter Obafemi, Docket DOT -OST -24628, 

Consent Order (September 21, 2006) (signed by Judge Isaac D. Benkin) (prohibiting individual 

from acting as a principal in charter aviation programs for a period of one year); and Robert 0. 

Nay, et al., Enforcement Proceeding Robert 0. Nay, Emerald Tours, Ltd. (Virginia), World 

Classics, Ltd. And Emerald Tours, Ltd. (illinois) Enforcement Proceeding, DOT Docket 45663, 

Initial Decision of Administrative Law Judge Ronnie A. Yoder (Nov. 18, 1991), rev'd in part on 

other grounds, Order 92-9-48 (Sept. 28, 1992) (ordering company president in his personal 

capacity to cease and desist from public charters for a period of five years). 

4 This section states: "After notice and an opportunity for a hearing and subject to section 40105(b) of this title, the 

Secretary of Transportation, Under Secretary, or Administrator shall issue an order to compel compliance with this 

part if the Secretary, Under Secretary, or Administrator finds in an investigation under this subsection that a person 

is violating this part." 
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WHEREFORE, the Enforcement Office respectfully requests that the Office of Hearings 

accept this supplemental proof and issue a default judgment: 

(1) Finding that Mr. Benham is individually responsible for the corporate acts of 

Friendship; 

(2) Imposing a civil penalty in the amount of $67,500 against Friendship; and 

(3) Ordering Mr. Benham personally to cease and desist for a period of five years from 

holding a managerial position with or an ownership stake in any carrier, foreign air 

carrier, or any other entity directly engaged or seeking to engage in air transportation. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Blane A. W orkie 

Acting Assistant General Counsel for 

Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings 

Robert M. Gorman 

Senior Attorney 

Office of Aviation Enforcement and 

Proceedings 

(202) 366-9350 
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FAX: 202-366-7536 

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Friendship Airways, Inc. dba Yellow Air Taxi, Respondent 

2680 N.E. 24 Street 

Pompano, FL 33064 

4201 Ravenswood Road 

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312. 

Via: Certified Mail, Return-Receipt Requested 

Email: christopher@flyyellowairtaxi. com, beth@flyyellowairtaxi. com 

Christopher Behnam, Respondent 

2680 N.E. 24 Street 

Pompano, FL 33064 

Via: Certified Mail, Return-Receipt Requested 

Email: christopher@flyyellowairtaxi. com, beth@flyyellowairtaxi. com 

Christopher Behnam, Respondent 

5061 Knightswood Way 

Granite Bay, CA 95746 

Via: Certified Mail, Return-Receipt Requested 
Application of: 

Friendship Airways, Inc. 

BEFORE THE 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

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) 

) 

ATTACHMENT A 

For authority to Resume Scheduled ) 

Passenger Operations as a Commuter Air Carrier ) 

Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. §41738 ) 

Docket No. OST-05-21533- __ _ 

) 

) 

APPLICATION OF FRIENDSHIP AIRWAYS, INC. 

Communications with respect to this document should be sent to: 

Christopher B. Behnam 

President & CEO 

Friendship Airways, Inc. d/b/a/Yell ow Air Taxi 

4201 Ravenswood Road 

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 

Telephone: (954) 321-0292 

Facsimile: (954) 321-0252 

Email: Christopher@flyyellowairtaxi.com 
NOTICE: ANY PERSON WHO WISHES TO SUPPORT OR OPPOSE THIS APPLICATION 

SHOULD FILE BY APRIL 15,2010 AN ANSWER WITH THE DEPARTMENT AND SERVE 

A COPY ON ALL PERSONS ON THE ATTACHED SERVICE LIST. 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT THIS APPLICATION BE PROCESSED BY THE NONHEARING PROCEDURES UNDER SUBPART B OF THE DEPARTMENT OF 

TRANSPORTATION'S RULES OF PRACTICE 

February 24,2010 
Application of: 

APPLICATION OF FRIENDSIDP AIRWAYS, INC. 

BEFORE THE 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

) 

) 

Friendship Airways, Inc. ) 

For authority to Resume Scheduled ) 

Passenger Operations as a Commuter Air Carrier ) 

Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. §41738 ) 

) 

Docket No. OST-05-21533-

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APPLICATION OF FRIENDSIDP AIRWAYS, INC. 

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Friendship Airways, Inc. d/b/a Yell ow Air Taxi (hereinafter referred to as "Yell ow Air 

Taxi" or "Applicant")1 herby reapplies, pursuant to 40 U.S.C. §41738 of the Federal Aviation 

Statues, Subpart B of the Procedural Regulations and Section 204.3 of the Economic 

Regulations of the Department of Transportation (the "Department") for issuance of commuter 

air authority to enable Yellow Air Taxi to engage in interstate and foreign scheduled air 

1 Friendship Airways, Inc. intends to continue using the d/b/a/ of "Yellow Air Taxi" initiates commuter air carrier 

operations and, pursuant to this application, and, to the extent necessary, hereby seeks to re-register that trade 

name pursuant to 14 C.F.R. §215. 
transportation operations utilizing small aircraft under Part 298 of the Department's Economic 

Regulations. 

Yellow Air Taxi is currently engaged in on-demand passenger operations utilizing small 

aircraft pursuant to its registration under Part 298 of the Department's regulations and Part 135 

of the Federal Aviation Regulations, and it wishes to resume such scheduled operations as soon 

as possible. 

In support ofthis application, Yellow Air Taxi respectfully, states as follows: 

1. Yell ow Air Taxi is n existing FAR 135 charter operator founded in 2003 that has 

successfully been providing on-demand service from points in Florida principally to 

points in the Bahamas, and the airline is registered with the Department pursuant to 

14 C.F.R. §298. See: ExhibitYAT-602. 

2. Name, address and telephone number (§204.3(a)): 

Friendship Airways, Inc., d/b/a/Yellow Air Taxi 

4201 Ravenswood road 

Fort Lauderdale, FL 3 3 312 

Telephone: (954) 321-0292 

Facsimile: (954) 321-0252 

3. Form of Organization (§204.3(b)): 

Yellow Air Taxi is a corporation. Copies ofYellow Air Taxi's Articles of 

Incorporation and Bylaws are contained in Exhibit Y AT -102. 
4. State where incorporated (§204.3(c)): 

Yellow Air Taxi is organized under the laws of the State of Florida. 

5. Certificate of Good Standing (§204.3(d)): 

A Certificate of Good Standing issued on March 31, 2010 by the Florida Secretary of 

State confirming that Yell ow Air Taxi is in good standing and is authorized and 

competent to transact business in the State of Florida, is set forth in Exhibit Y AT -102. 

6. Citizenship (§204.3(e)): 

Yellow Air Taxi is a citizen ofthe United States as defmed in 49 U.S.C. 

§40102(a)(15). An Affidavit attesting to the U.S. citizenship ofYellow Air Taxi is 

contained in Exhibit Y AT -103. 

7. Key Personnel (§204.3(f)): 

At the present time, the management team ofYellow Air Taxi consists ofthe 

following individuals: 

Christopher B. Behnam President, CEO & 

Director of Operations 

Elizabeth M.J. Behnam General Manager & 

Company Secretary 

Glenn Horton Director of Maintenance 

D. Randy Conley Chief Pilot 

Citizenship 

u.s. 

u.s. 

u.s. 

U.S. 
8. Persons having a substantial interest in Applicant (§204.3(g)): 

Mr. Christopher Behnam currently owns 100 percent of the issued and outstanding 

voting stock of Yellow Air Taxi. No other person or organization holds a "substantial 

interest" in Yellow Air Tax within the meaning of Section 204.2(m) ofthe Economic 

Regulation. 

9. Subsidiaries (§204.3(h)): 

Applicant was formed to operate as an FAR 135/ Part 298 on-demand air taxi and has 

no subsidiaries. Applicant's sole shareholder, Christopher B. Behnam, is also the sole 

shareholder in Friendship Airways Leasing, Inc. ("Leasing") which was formed to 

support Applicant in its Part 135 operations by providing aircraft leasing services. 

See: Exhibit Y AT -206. 

10. Other Relationships (§204.3(i)): 

Except for its ownership of Friendship Airways Leasing, Inc., Yellow Air Taxi holds 

no shares of stock in, nor does it control any air carrier, foreign air carrier, common 

carrier, or person substantially engaged in the business of aeronautics. See: Exhibit 

YAT-207. 

11. Financial Statements (§204.30)): 

Yellow Air Taxi is a privately-owned corporation. For this reason, Yellow Air Taxi 

is not required to file Form 10-K Reports with the Securities and Exchange 

Commission. See: Exhibit YAT-301. Yellow Air Taxi's current Balance Sheet as of 

April1, 2010 is set forth in Exhibit Y AT -302, infra. A Profit and Loss statement for 

Yellow Air Taxi for the 12-month period ended December 31, 2009 is set forth in 

Exhibit YAT-302. 
12. Pending actions and outstanding judgments (§204.3(1) & (m)): 

a. There are no pending actions or outstanding judgments involving an amount in excess 

of $5,000 against Yellow Air Taxi or any relevant corporations, or any person having 

a substantial interest in Yellow Air Taxi or any relevant corporations. See: Exhibit 

YAT- 303. 

b. The total number and aggregate amount of all pending actions or outstanding 

judgments ofless the $5,000 against Yellow Air Taxi, any other relevant corporation, 

or any key personnel or persons holding substantial interest in such corporations is 

zero. 

13. Current aircraft fleet and acquisition plans (§204.3(n)): 

a. Current aircraft fleet 

Yell ow Air Taxi currently operates four ( 4) Cessna 402C aircraft configured to 

carry nine (9) passengers and an additional Cessna 402B aircraft is in the process 

ofbeing added to the fleet (Exhibit YAT-401). An affidavit verifying that the 

Cessna 402C aircraft currently operated by Yell ow Air Taxi has been certified by 

the Federal Aviation Administration as airworthy and in compliance with all FAA 

safety and noise emission standards is contained in Exhibit Y AT -403. 

b. Planned aircraft acquisitions 

At the present time, Yellow Air Taxi does not plan to acquire any additional 

aircraft to its existing air taxi operations or prior to commencing scheduled 

service operations. 

14. Pending investigations, Enforcement Actions, and Formal Complaints (§204.3(o)): 
There are no pending investigations, enforcement actions, or formal complaints filed 

by the DOT or FAA involving Yellow Air Taxi or any relevant corporation, any 

personnel employed by Yell ow Air Taxi, or any relevant corporation or person 

having a substantial interest in any relevant corporation regarding compliance with 

the Act, orders, rules, regulations or requirements issued pursuant to the Act. See: 

Exhibit YAT-501. 

15. Unfair Deceptive or Anti competitive Practices; 

Antitrust, Fraud and Felony Charge (10 years) (§204.3(p)): 

Neither Yellow Air Taxi, any relevant corporation, any person employed by Yellow 

Air Taxi, any person having a substantial interest in Yell ow Air Taxi, nor any 

relevant corporation has been charged with any unfair or deceptive or anticompetitive 

business practices, or of fraud, felony or antitrust violations during the past 10 years. 

See: Exhibit YAT-502. 

16. Aircraft Accidents and Incidents (§204.3(q)): 

Neither Yellow Air Taxi, any relevant corporation, any person employed by Yellow 

Air Taxi, any person having a substantial interest in Yell ow Air Taxi nor any relevant 

corporation has been involved in any aircraft accident or incident that has occurred 

during the past year or at any time in the past which remains under investigation by 

the FAA, NTSB, or Yellow Air Taxi itself. See: Exhibit Y AT -503. 

17. Narrative History of Applicant (§204.3(r): 

See: Exhibit Y AT -601. 
18. Federal, State and Foreign Authority held, and FAA Jurisdiction (§204.3(s)): 

Yell ow Air Taxi is registered with the Department as a Part 298 on-demand Air Taxi 

(see: Exhibit YAT-602). 

The Federal Aviation Administration office that has primary jurisdiction over Yell ow 

Air Taxi's operations is: 

Flight Standards District Office #17 

Federal Aviation Administration 

2895 SW 145th Avenue 

Suite #120 

Miramar, FL 33027 

Yellow Air Taxi's FAA POI is Jerry Proenza: (954)635-1317. 

19. Proposed Service Plan and Forecasts (§204.3(t): 

Yellow Air Taxi has successfully operated as a Part 298 on-demand air taxi since 

2003. Due to the operational limitations of operating as an air taxi, Yellow Air Taxi 

has decided to return to commuter authority to give it maximum operational 

flexibility although the nature ofYellow Air Taxi's operations will not actually 

change as far as geographical scope of operations, level of operations as far as hoursper-month flown, number of employees, etc. See: Exhibit Y AT -601. 

20. Waiver of Warsaw Liability and Defenses (§204.3(u): 

A signed counterpart of CAB Agreement 18900 (OST Form 4523) executed by Mr. 

Christopher B. Behnam, President and Chief Executive Officer of Yellow Air Taxi, is 

set forth in Exhibit Y AT -701. 
21. Officer's Certification (§204.3(v): 

A certification in the form set forth in Section 204.3(v) of the Economic Regulations 

executed by M. Behnam, President and Chief Executive Officer of Yell ow Air Taxi, 

is set forth in Exhibit Y AT-702. 

CONCLUSION 

Yell ow Air Taxi respectfully submits that the foregoing information and attached exhibits 

constitute a complete and detailed response to all of the evidentiary requirements of Section 

204.3 of the Economic Regulations, and fully demonstrated that Yellow Air Taxi is fit for 

authorization to engage in scheduled air transportation operations as proposed in this application. 

WHEREFORE, Friendship Airways, Inc., d/b/a Yell ow Air Taxi respectfully requests the 

Department to issue and Order authorizing it to provide scheduled interstate and foreign air 

transportation of persons, property, and mail, as a commuter air carrier, as described herein. 

Applicant further respectfully requests such authority be granted in time to enable Yellow Air 

Taxi to commence scheduled operations as soon as possible. 
February 24,2010 Respectfully Submitted, 

Christopher B. Behnam 

Friendship Airways, Inc., d/b/a/Yell ow Air Taxi 

4201 Ravenswood road 

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 

Telephone: (954) 321-0292 

Facsimile: (954) 321-0252 
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 

I hereby certify on the 12 day of April2010 a copy of the foregoing application of 

Friendship Airways, Inc. was served by first class mail, postage prepaid, on the party named 

below: 

Mr. Jerry Proenza 

Flight Standards District Office #17 

Federal Aviation Administration 

2895 SW 145th Avenue 

Suite #120 

Miramar, FL 33027 

Elizabeth Behnam 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 

EXHIBIT 

A 

100 SERIES 

YAT-101 

YAT-102 

YAT-103 

200 SERIES 

YAT-201 

YAT-202 

YAT-203 

YAT-204 

YAT-205 

YAT-206 

YAT-207 

300 SERIES 

YAT-301 

YAT-302 

YAT-303 

YAT-304 

400 SERIES 

YAT-401 

YAT-402 

YAT-403 

500 SERIES 

YAT-501 

YAT-502 

YAT-503 

600 SERIES 

YAT-601 

YAT-602 

DESCRIPTION 

Cross Reference to DOT Regulations 

IDENTIFICATION OF APPLICANT 

Description of Applicant 

Certificate of Good Standing (FL) 

Affidavit of Citizenship of Applicant 

KEY PERSONNEL/ OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS 

List of Key Personnel and Resumes 

Organizational Chart & Description of Job Functions 

Affidavits of Citizenship of Key Personnel 

List of Officers and Directors of Applicant and List of Persons 

Holding a Substantial Interest in Applicant 

Key Personnel Questionnaires 

Applicant's Subsidiaries 

Interests in Other Air Carriers/ Persons Engaged in Aeronautics 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

1 OK/ 1 OQ Reports 

Balance Sheet and Income Statement 

Outstanding Judgments Exceeding $5,000 

Outstanding Judgments Less than $5,000 

AIRCRAFT INFORMATION 

Description of Applicant's Fleet 

Description of Plans for Additional Aircraft 

Affidavit of Safety Compliance 

ACCIDENTS, INVESTIGATIONS, ETC. 

Statement Regarding Status of All Pending Investigations, Etc. 

Statement Regarding Charges of Unfair Business Practices, Etc. 

Aircraft Incidents/ Accidents 

PROPOSED SERVICE 

Narrative History of Applicant 

Current Authority 
YAT-603 

YAT-604 

YAT-605 

700 SERIES 

YAT-701 

YAT-702 

Description of Proposed New Service 

Pre-Operating Projections & Forecast Balance Sheet/ Income 

Statement 

Funding to Meet Financial Fitness Test 

MISCELLANEOUS 

Signed Counterpart of Agreement 18900 (OST Form 4523) 

Signed Certification 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit A 

Page 1 ofl 

REGULATION 

§204.3(a) 

§204.3(b) 

§204.3(c) 

§204.3(d) 

§204.3(e) 

§204.3(f) 

§204.3(g) 

§204.3(h) 

§204.3(i) 

§204.30) 

§204.3(k) 

§204.3(1) 

§204.3(m) 

§204.3(n) 

§204.3(o) 

§204.3(p) 

§204.3(q) 

§204.3(r) 

§204.3(s) 

§204.3(t) 

§204.3(u) 

§204.3(v) 

Cross Referenced Index to DOT Regulations 

SUMMARY EXHIBITS 

Name, address, telephone/ fax numbers YAT-101 

Form of organization YAT-101 

State oflncorporation Y AT -101 

Certificate of Good Standing Y AT -102 

Affidavit of Citizenship Y AT -103 

Key Personnel, Citizenship, Responsibilities, 

Experience, Percentage of Ownership, 

Officers and Directors YAT-201 

Persons having a substantial interest YAT-204 

List of applicant's subsidiaries Y AT -206 

Interest in other air carriers, persons engaged 

in business of aeronautics Y AT -207 

10K/10Q Reports YAT-302 

Balance Sheet and Income Statement Y AT -303 

List of all judgments exceeding $5,000 Y AT -304 

List ofalljudgments less than $5,000 YAT-305 

Information regarding applicant's fleet Y AT -401-403 

Status ofpending investigations YAT-501 

Description of Deceptive/ Unfair Business 

Practices 

Description of aircraft accidents/ incidents 

Narrative History of Applicant 

Federal, State, and Foreign Authority 

Service Proposal including forecast balance 

YAT-502 

YAT-503 

YAT-601 

YAT-602 

sheet and income statement Y AT -603-605 

Agreement 18900 (OST Form 4523) YAT-701 

Certification/ Verification Y AT -702 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

General Information 

Exhibit YAT-101 

Page 1oft 

A. Friendship Airways, Inc., d/b/a/Yell ow Air Taxi ("Yellow Air Taxi") is 

the Applicant in this docket. The address, telephone and fax numbers of 

its principal place of business are: 

Friendship Airways, Inc., d/b/a/Yellow Air Taxi 

4201 Ravenswood Road 

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 

(954) 321-0292 (voice) 

(954) 321-0252 (fax) 

B. Applicant is a corporation organized under the laws of the state of Florida. 

See: Exhibit Y AT -102. 

C. Shareholder: Yellow Air Taxi's sole shareholder is Christopher Behnam. 

D. Yellow Air Taxi is a citizen ofthe United States as defmed by 49 U.S.C. 

§40102(a)(15). An affidavit evidencing this ownership is attached hereto 

as Exhibit Y AT -103. There are no officers, directors, members, or 

persons who have the power to control the applicants who are not citizens 

of the United States. 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

Certificate of Good Standing 

Exhibit YAT-102 

Page 1 of4 

Attached please fmd a Certificate of Good Standing issues to Yellow Air Taxi from the 

State of Florida and the company's Articles of Incorporation. 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit YAT-102 

Page 2 of4 

State of Florida 

Department of State 

I certify from the records of this office that FRIENDSHIP AIRWAYS, 

INC. is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Florida, 

f:ded on February 20, 2003. 

The, document nwnber of this corporation is P03000020849. 

I further certify that said corporation has paid all fees due this office · 

through December 31, 2010, that its most :recent annual report was filed 

on March 31, 2010, and its status is active. 

I further certify that said corporation has not filed Articles of 

Dissolution. 

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APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit YAT-102 

Page 4 of4 

FAX AUDIT"# lj, 0] CX"MS'& !3 03.,3 

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 

Tn compliance with Chapter 607, F.s. 

ARTICLE I NAME 

608 

The ns.me o:flhe c~tion slmll be: Friendsbip Airw•p.IDcARTICLE II l'RINCll'AL OFFICE 

The princripal place ofbusiness and mailing address of this corporation shaTI be: 

2680 NE 24rh Street. Pompano Beach, Florida 33064. 

ARTICI.l!. m PU':QPOSE. 

Thepi.I<J)Ose fur whieh the corporation is OJganized is: All-line 

.4llTICLE IV SEIARES 

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The number of shares of stack that this corpol'aticn is autbo~ to ba.ve O!l~dini at any one time 

is 2.000. The par value of each sha:re of stock is $0.0 1. 

ARTICLE V OFFICERSJDIREcrORS 

The initial director of the corporation is: 

Christopher Behnam, 2680 NE 24th Street, Pompano Beach, Florida 33064 

ARTICLE VI REGISTElmD AGENt' 

The name and Flori& Street address of the registered agem is: Busines~ Filings !ncotpotated, 1000 

West Avenue, Suire 1114, Miami Beac:h, Florida 33139. Locarec! m tbe County ofMiami-Dade. 

ARTICLE Vll INCORPORATOR 

The name and meet ad~ otthe mcorporatilt' to these Articles of IncotpOmion is Business Filings 

hlcorporated, Mark Schiff A VP. 8025 Excelsior Dr., Sl.lire 20(), Madi.oon, Wl53717. 

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APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

Affidavit of Citizenship 

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Christopher B. Behnam, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: 

Exhibit YAT -103 

Page 1 ofl 

1. That he is duly elected, qualified, and serving as President & CEO ofYellow 

Air Taxi and that he is authorized to and does make this affidavit for it. 

2. That Yellow Air Taxi is a citizen of the United States within the meaning of 

49 U.S.C. §40102(a (1 . 

Signature 

Subscribed and sworn to before me this c?-5 day of Harch , 2010. 

Signature ofNotary Pubic 

My commission expires: ~I ~ J 13 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

Key Personnel 

Exhibit YAT-201 

Page 1 of9 

Applicant identifies the following individuals who it deems to be key management 

personnel for the purpose of its proposed operations: 

NAME TITLE ADDRESS CITIZENSHIP OWENERSHIP 

Christopher B. Behnam1 President, CEO & 4201 Ravenswood Road u.s. 100% 

Director of Operations Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 

Elizabeth M.J. Behnam1 General Manager & 4201 Ravenswood Road u.s. none 

Company Secretary Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 

D. Randy Conley Chief Pilot 4201 Ravenswood Road u.s. none 

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 

Glenn Horton Director of Maintenance 4201 Ravenswood Road u.s. none 

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 

An organizational chart showing positions and operating divisions within the 

organization that depicts which positions and functions reports to whom is included at 

Exhibit Y AT -202. Resumes and affidavits of citizenship for these key management 

personnel are attached at Exhibit YAT-202. None of these key management personnel 

has any stock, control or other interest in any other carrier, foreign air carrier, common 

carrier or any person substantially engaged in the business of aeronautics. Except as 

stated, none of these key management personnel is related by blood or marriage. 

1 Christopher and Beth Behnam are married. 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

Christopher Behnam 

President and CEO 

Experience: 

United Airlines 

Exhibit YAT-201 

Page 2 of9 

Line Check Airman, 1999-Present. FAA approved liaison between UAL Management 

and Pilots. Responsible for instructing, mentoring and testing new captains as well as copilots on the actual daily procedures of domestic and international (South American and 

Atlantic operations) passenger flights. Emphasis on problem solving, public relations, 

emergency procedures, and leadership through teamwork. 

Captain, 1995-Present. Responsible for ensuring the safety of crew and passengers, 

through coordination of efforts of ground, in-flight, headquarters, and air traffic 

personnel. Emphasis on crew management about multiple levels for a successful 

completion of all daily missions. 

Flight Officer, 1987-1995. Advanced from entry level position to Pilot in command of 

B747-400 for transcontinental domestic transpacific flights to Asia and Australia. 

Responsible for systems and fuel management, communications, international public 

relations, and crew resource management. 

West Air Airlines (United Express - California) 

Captain/Line Check Airman, 1983-1987. Assisted with the development of route 

structure and aircraft fleet planning of start-up California regional airline. Analyzed route 

structure and made recommendations for new routes and new stations. Advised on shorts 

360 program. Airline grew from seven 402Cs and two Twin Otters to thirty-six Turbo 

Props and six Jets within three years. Responsible for instructing and evaluating new 

captains as well as co-pilots on daily procedures. 

Aviation Training INC/Sierra Academy of Aeronautics 

Flight Instructor, 1979-1983. Instructed flight students on theoretical and practical 

applications of aviation. Emphasis on communication skills, mentoring, task analysis, and 

career preparation. 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

The Behnam Group 

Exhibit YAT -201 

Page 3 of9 

President, 1999-Present. Purchased and renovated residential investment properties in Lighthouse 

Point, Florida. Mentored other investors in market insights, renovation processes, and property 

management. 

Education: 

Sierra Academy of Aeronautics, 1982, Airman Certificates 

Private Pilot through Airline Transport Pilot Licenses. Emphasis on major airline operations and 

management 

Newbury College offurther Educations, 1979, Bachelor of Science 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

Elizabeth Behnam 

General Manager 

Experience: 

Yellow Air Taxi 

Exhibit YAT-201 

Page 4 of9 

General Manager, 2003-Present. Created and implanted customer service standards and 

procedures for start-up international charter airline. Reduced flight turnaround time by 50%. 

Responsible for hiring and training of reservations and customer service staff. Manage staff of 25 

employees, resource management and flight coordination. Created fare pricing structure in 

coordination with market and flight analysis. Monitor sales reports, create sales guidelines and 

incentives. Wrote informational web pages, introducing passengers to company policy and 

history. Proofread all outbound company correspondence and Yellow Air Taxi marketing 

materials. 

Nordstrom 

Sales Associate, 1990-1991. Successful in a highly competitive retail environment. Consistently 

exceeded sales goal. Created monthly employee schedule and designed merchandise displays as 

well. 

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum 

Assistant Curator/Consultant/Historian, 1984-1990. Assisted the curatorial staff in transferring 

the archives and artifacts to new storage facilities. Suggested artifact placement alternatives in the 

new system. Assisted curator with the care of artifacts, display design, special events, supervision 

of museum staff and correspondence. Wrote Articles on museum artifacts. Organized and 

maintained museum collection documentation; computerized inventory registration. Reduced 

number of artifacts with unknown sources from 40% to 7% 

West Air/United Express Airlines 

Customer Service Coordinator/Customer Service Rep, 1985-1988. Coordinated information 

between dispatch, maintenance, and station operations for a commuter airline with 400 daily 

flights. Proposed solutions for customer service challenges. Processed and boarded passengers in 

high-volume commuter flight schedule with 8-, 19-, and 36- passenger aircraft. 

Education: 

University of California, 1986, M.A. 

Colgate University, 1985, B.A. with honors 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

D. Randy Conley 

Chief Pilot 

Experience: 

Yellow Air Taxi 

Exhibit YAT-201 

Page 5 of9 

Captain, April2009-Present. Ground and Flight Instructor, September 2009-present. Perform all C-402C 

Pilot-in-Command responsibilities for an FAR 135 on-demand airline. Ensure that flight operates in 

conformity with the F ARs and is consistent with company policies. Provide new hire and recurrent training 

compliant with FAA approved company procedures and flight operations. 

Avantair 727-539-0071 Tom Christiano (Chief Pilot) 

Captain, April2005-May 2006. Performed all Piaggio P180 Pilot-in-Command responsibilities for an FAR 

135 on-demand charter airline. Ensured that flight operated in conformity with the F ARs and was 

consistent with company policies. Charter routes included uncontrolled airports and major international 

airports throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. 

Mountain Air Cargo 828-464-8741 Paul Simpson (Chief Pilot) 

Captain, April2000-December 2004. Performed all F27 Pilot-in-Command responsibilities of an FAR 121 

scheduled all cargo airline. Ensured that flight operated in conformity with the F ARs and was consistent 

with company policies. Flew South American proving runs in accordance with company procedures. 

Routes included domestic, Caribbean, and South American airports. 

Bank One 

Corporate Captain, 1998-2000. Performed all Be350 Pilot-in-Command duties for an FAR Part 91 

corporate service. Ensured that flight operated in conformity with the F ARs and was consistent with 

company policies for corporate executives. 

Hunt Corporation 

Corporate Captain, 1998-2000. Performed all LR25 Pilot-in-Command duties for an FAR Part 91 

corporate service. Ensured that flight operated in conformity with the F ARs and was consistent with 

company policies for corporate executives. 

American Eagle 

First Officer, 1994-95. Performed all Saab 240 First Officer responsibilities of an FAR 121 scheduled 

airline. Ensured that flights operated in conformity with the F ARs and was consistent with company 

policies. Routes included domestic flying out of various US bases, and included domestic and Bahamian 

flights. 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

Education: 

Exhibit YAT -201 

Page 6 of9 

Spartan School of Aeronautics, 1985. Associate Degree in Avionics/ Instnunentation 

Technician. Deans List, Hoosier Scholar. 

Additional Experience in Avionics/ Instrumentation Technician Repair Station Management. 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

Glenn A. Horton 

Director of Maintenance 

Exhibit YAT-201 

Page 7 of9 

Education: Associate Degree in Aviation Maintenance Management, Broward Community 

College 

Familiarization Courses for: 

• B727, B737-200, 737-300, 737-800, 757-200, 757-300, 767-200, 767-300, 

L1011-100 (250), L1011-500, DC-9, MD-82 (88) and some experience on 

A-320 

• Run I Taxi checked and check ride instructor on all aircraft above excluding 

Airbus 

• RII Complete aircraft 727, 737-800, 757-200, 757-300, L1011 (Inspection 

Authority) 

• RVSM for aircraft listed above 

Experience: 

Yellow Air Taxi 

Director of Maintenance, 2008-Present. Perform all DOM responsibilities of an FAR 135 

scheduled service airline which include but are not restricted to writing the Approved Aircraft 

Inspection Program (AAIP), Write and update other company manuals such as the GOM and the 

MEL. Perform all staffing responsibilities and all inquiries with the FAA PMI and P AI. 

Volvo Penta of the Americas 

Senior Service Specialist, South East United States, 2006-08. Provide technical assistance on 

marine gas and diesel engines. Also provide classroom training at technical schools and trade 

colleges. 

Vermeer Southeast Sales & Service 

Service Manager, Clearwater, Florida, 2005-06. Managed technicians in shop and road service 

call environment. Met with customers to discuss problems they are having and what to do to 

ensure good preventive maintenance. Perform customer invoicing and call backs to ensure 

quality service 

ATA Airlines 

Manager Aircraft Maintenance, South Florida I Caribbean, 1999-2005. Managed Line 

Maintenance station staff and budgets in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, San Juan, PR, Honolulu, Maui, and 

Kauai, HI. Responsible for aircraft in FLL, Miami, Ft. Meyers in South Florida and San Juan, St. 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit YAT-201 

Page 8 of9 

Thomas, Grand Cayman, and Aruba in the Caribbean. Managed up to $1 Million budget at each 

station, and performed all hiring of personnel at each station. Initiated Emergency On Call 

maintenance (EOM) contracts in Sru for Continental, Jet Blue, United, Pan AM and Delta. This 

accounted for approximately $150,000 income annually. 

Technical Representative, 1995-9. Traveled with or ahead of company aircraft to set contract 

o maintenance around the world for Charter and Military flights 

Delta Airlines 

Line Maintenance Mechanic and Lead Mechanic, 1987-95. Managed Line Maintenance station 

staff and budgets in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, San Juan, PR, Honolulu, Maui, and Kauai, HI. 

Performed all aspects of Line Maintenance on all company aircraft. While working as an Acting 

Lead Mechanic assigned, supervised and inspected line mechanics work and performance. 

Instructed and performed check rides for maintenance personnel on several different aircraft. 

Performed Avionics work including CAT II and CAT III autoland maintenance 

United States Army 

Attack Helicopter Repairman (AH-1S Cobra Crew Chief), 1984-87. Performed all daily crew 

chief tasks on helicopter including time-controlled checks, replacement of engines, rotor blades 

and all other major components. Received numerous awards and certifications for having 

helicopter 100% ready mission capable during exercises. 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

Alan N. Razla 

Financial Advisor 

Experience: 

Alan N. Razla, P A 

Exhibit YAT-201 

Page 9 of9 

CPA, 1992-Present. Private practice servicing companies from such industries as real estate, 

manufacturing, retail, service companies, transportation companies, and non-profit organizations. 

Services include tax preparation, tax consultation, accounting, and bookkeeping. Provide clients 

support with capital funding and fmancing options. 

Kemper Insurance 

Agent, 1991-1998. Managed the tax department of five companies operating in 50 states with 

sales over $2 billion. 

Arthur Anderson & Company 

CPA 1988-1991. Servicing companies in various industries. Provided tax preparation and tax 

consultation services. 

Education: 

Pace University, 1988. Bachelor ofbusiness Administration 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

Organizational Chart 

Exhibit YAT-202 

Page 1 ofS 

An organization chart showing positions within the organization and which 

positions and functions report to who is included in this Exhibit Y AT -202. 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

~hi~lfPilot, 

.p;~litldy 

Conley 

Instruq~or :: 

Pitb~s 

Line Pilots ~ainte~anc~ 

Coot:dinator 

Exhibit YAT -202 

Page 2 of5 

Personnel 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

A. President and Chief Executive Officer 

Exhibit YAT-202 

Page 3 ofS 

The President and CEO provides the vision of the company. He may assist and will 

approve new company policy and select key personnel. He will review fmancial and 

other management reports submitted to him, by the CFO and General Manager, and 

take whatever action may be deemed appropriate, or direct the CFO and General 

Manager to act in his behalf on the basis of such information. 

B. General Manager 

The General Manager reports to the President and is responsible for the day to day 

management of the company and the coordination of all departments. She is 

responsible for ensuring that all personnel and departments are performing as 

expected, and for reviewing operations and progress on a regular basis to implement 

improvements. 

C. Director of Operations 

The Director of Operations has complete authority and responsibility for the safe 

conduct and compliance to the FAA regulations of all flight personnel and for flight 

operations which shall include: 

1. Monitor all flights and operations in accordance with current F ARs 

and Friendship Airways, Inc. operations manual requirements. 

2. Interpret and apply company policy and procedures. 

3. Certify and maintain, as required, all flight department personnel 

training and qualification records; schedule additional training when 

required. 

4. Develop new and improved flight operation policies, practices and 

procedures. 

5. Close coordination with the Director of Maintenance to ensure that 

aircraft deficiencies are expeditiously reported to maintenance and 

recorded properly on the aircraft log sheets. 

6. Supervise the training and development of assigned flight department 

personnel, to the degree that they meet FAA and company standards of 

competency. 

7. Work in coordination with the Chief Pilot, the procurement of Flight 

department personnel and make recommendations on the final decision 

on new hires. 

8. Working and coordinating with FAA representatives, concerning the 

requirements for flight operations, promoting a high degree of aviation 

safety. 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

D. Director of Maintenance 

Exhibit YAT -202 

Page 4 of5 

The Director of Maintenance has full authority and responsibility for seeing that the 

company-operated aircraft maintenance support program is maintaining the aircraft in 

an airworthy condition at all times, to include: 

1. Assurance that each aircraft is airworthy before being released to 

service. 

2. Coordination with other functions of the department for scheduling of 

aircraft for required maintenance. 

3. Assurance that competent, qualified personnel and adequate facilities 

are utilized for all maintenance on Company Aircraft. 

4. Acceptance or rejection of all work done on Company Aircraft. 

5. Assuring currency and correctness of all required aircraft, engine, 

propeller, accessory and component part logs and records. 

6. Compliance with all current F ARs as regards maintenance, 

airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service instructions, etc. 

7. Liaison between the Company and the FAA regarding all maintenance 

actions and requirements. 

8. Monitor the re-weigh, transponder, and static check date due from the 

basic aircraft records. 

9. Coordinate closely with the Chief Pilot and Director of Operations the 

condition of all aircraft operating with open deferred items, monitor 

very closely the limitations section. 

10. Monitor the aircraft technical library and training manuals. 

11. File all Mechanical Reliability Reports and Mechanical Interruption 

Reports with the FAA. 

E. Chief Pilot 

The Chief Pilot has the authority and responsibility for crew assignments, and 

operational control as follows: 

1. Assist in maintaining the training program for Flight Department 

personnel that complies with FAA regulations and Manual 

Requirements. 

2. In coordination with the Director of Operations, establish criteria for 

the procurement and evaluation of pilot personnel. 

3. Direct to the pilots, manual revisions which are regulatory and 

Company policies and procedures which are non-regulatory. 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit YAT -202 

Page 5 of5 

4. Dispatch and monitor aircraft/ crew assignments in coordination with 

ramp supervision. 

5. Friendship Airways, Inc. shall maintain current VFRIIFR navigation 

chart revisions in a current status. 

6. Interpret and apply Company policy and manual procedures regarding 

flight operations and flight personnel. 

7. Control and supervise pilot assignments and schedules. 

8. Monitor, on a daily basis, duty time status of all pilots. 

9. Maintain Load Manifest current and for the previous 30 days of 

activity. 

10. Ensure that pilots are adhering to the flight case requirements. 

11. Schedule flight activities to operate within duty time requirements, and 

comply with FAR and Manual Requirements. 

12. Ascertain, in coordination with an appointed Company representative, 

that pilots are adhering to the regulatory manual operations 

requirements. 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

Affidavit of Citizenship 

STATE OF _..~-F_/e_e_,r_, '_d_A.. __ 

COUNTYOF __ ~T-3=-r-~_vv __ ~_r~j=·-----

Christopher B. Behnam, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: 

That he is a citizen of the United States of America. 

Signature 

Exhibit YAT-203 

Page 1 ofS 

Subscribed and sworn to before me this~ day of Harch, 2010. 

Signature ofNotary Pubic 

My commission expires: f)...~~ j13 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

Affidavit of Citizenship 

STATEOF___;,.A_· -~-01-_· _f_/J_4 __ _ 

COUNTY OF _....,/3::..:--~---"---(J____;_;M£}"----~-

Glenn Horton, being first du1y sworn, deposes and says: 

That he is a citizen of the United States of America 

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Signature 

Exhibit YAT -203 

Page 2 of5 

Subscribed and sworn to before me this lL day of.(11'j?C#, 2010. 

My commission expires: 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

APPLICA noN OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

Affidavit of Citizenship 

STATE OF __ _;_~-~_UL_I_/.(/:....__'A-__ 

COUNTY OF _____ ~~~---~--~~~-=-

D. Randy CoDley, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: 

That he is a citizen of the United States of America. 

Signature 

Exhibit YAT -203 

Page 3 of5 

/ 

Subscribed and sworn to before me this t...-, day of 1"'14£e.t 1-, 2010. 

Signature o otary Pubic 

My commission expires: 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

Affidavit of Citizenship 

STATEOF ___ ~ __ h_oe __ ~ __ A ____ __ 

COUNTYOF ___ ~ ___ CJ __ 4_~~----

Elizabeth M.J. Behnam, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: 

~e That.ae is a citizen of the United States of America. 

Exhibit YAT -203 

Page 4 of5 

Subscribed and sworn to before me this _1_ day of A/!!1'- , 2010. 

My commission expires: 

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APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

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Exhibit YAT -203 

Page 5 of5 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

I. Shareholder Interest 

Exhibit YAT -204 

Page 1oft 

Yell ow Air Taxi has one shareholder, Christopher B. Behnam, who holds 100% of 

the stock. 

II. Officers & Directors 

The Directors ofYellow Air Taxi are: 

Name Address Citizenship 

Christopher B. Behnam 4201 Ravenswood Road U.S. 

Elizabeth Behnam 

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 

4201 Ravenswood Road 

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 

u.s. 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

Yellow Air Taxi 

DOT application Questionnaire 

Exhibit YAT-205 

Page 1 of12 

NB: The information you provide in response to this Questionnaire will be used in 

Yellow Air Taxi's DOT Application for Certificate Authority. All questions should be 

answered fully and completely. Where more detailed responses are required or 

requested, please use the attached "Detailed Responses" sheet. 

1. Please state your name and residence address: 

Christopher B. Behnam 

4201 Ravenswood Road 

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 

2. Title of Position with Company: 

President, CEO & Director of Operations 

3. Number of shares of Company stock owned, or to be acquired, if any: 

100% 

4. Current Position, Business Address, and Telephone: 

(Complete only if you are not currently employed by the Company. Otherwise 

indicate "N/A.") 

N/A 

5. Are you a citizen of the United States? 

Yes X _ ___;=..'"----- No ---

(If you are not a U.S. Citizen, please indicate nationality and current immigration 

status on the attached "Detailed Responses.") 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit YAT -205 

Page 2 of12 

6. Are you currently an officer, director or major shareholder (5 percent or more of the 

total stock), or do you have any other significant interest in any other air carrier, 

foreign air carrier, common carrier, person substantially engaged in the business of 

aeronautics, or person whose principle business is the ownership or control of any 

such transportation or aeronautic activity? 

Yes __ _ No X 

(If "yes," please provide information regarding all such positions and any other 

relevant information on the attached "Detailed Response.") 

7. Have you in the past held any position with any U.S. or foreign air carrier, or other 

aviation-related business? 

Yes X No --- (See: Resume) 

8. Are you, or any other company in which you have a substantial interest (defined 

below), the subject of any pending legal action, or outstanding judgment, involving a 

claim in excess of $5,000? 

Yes . __ _ No X 

(If "yes," please provide date and amount of each claim or judgment, and the name of 

each claimant or judgment creditor on the attached "Detailed Response.") 

9. Are you or any company in which you have substantial interest the subject of any 

pending legal action, or outstanding judgment involving a claim ofless than $5,000? 

Yes No X ---

(If ''yes," please supply the total number and aggregate amount of all claims and/ or 

judgments outstanding against you on the attached "Detailed Response.") 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit YAT-205 

Page 3 of12 

10. Are you, or any company in which you have a substantial interest now, or have you 

been the subject of a formal complaint or enforcement investigation by the DOT or 

the FAA regarding compliance with the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, or any order, 

rule, regulation or other requirement issued pursuant to the Act during the past five 

(5) years? 

Yes No X ---

(If ''yes," describe each complaint, and indicate the current status or fmal disposition 

of each complaint on the attached "Detailed Responses.") 

11. Have you, or any company in which you have a substantial interest ever been charged 

with any unfair or deceptive, anticompetitive business practices, or any fraud, felony, 

or antitrust violation during the past ten (10) years? 

Yes No X ---

12. Have you, or any company in which you have a substantial interest been involved in 

any aircraft accident or incident during the past year, or in the past and which remains 

the subject of an open investigation by the FAA, NTSB or the Company? 

Yes No X ---

(If''yes," please state the date and other details including the status of any pending 

investigations on 1be attached "D$.'1 ;:::::> 

I OJ~2~ 

Signature Dat1 

Christopher B. Behnam 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

Yellow Air Taxi 

DOT application Questionnaire 

Exhibit YAT-205 

Page 4 of12 

NB: The information you provide in response to this Questionnaire will be used in 

Yellow Air Taxi's DOT Application for Certificate Authority. All questions should be 

answered fully and completely. Where more detailed responses are required or 

requested, please use the attached "Detailed Responses" sheet. 

1. Please state your name and residence address: 

Elizabeth Behnam 

4201 Ravenswood Road 

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 

2. Title of Position with Company: 

Secretary 

3. Number of shares of Company stock owned, or to be acquired, if any: 

0% 

4. Current Position, Business Address, and Telephone: 

(Complete only if you are not currently employed by the Company. Otherwise 

indicate ''N/ A.") 

N/A 

5. Are you a citizen of the United States? 

Yes _ ____;.X.:..___ No __ _ 

(If you are not a U.S. Citizen, please indicate nationality and current immigration 

status on the attached "Detailed Responses.") 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit YAT -205 

Page 5 of12 

6. Are you currently an officer, director or major shareholder (5 percent or more of the 

total stock), or do you have any other significant interest in any other air carrier, 

foreign air carrier, common carrier, person substantially engaged in the business of 

aeronautics, or person whose principle business is the ownership or control of any 

such transportation or aeronautic activity? 

Yes No X ---

(If ''yes," please provide information regarding all such positions and any other 

relevant information on the attached "Detailed Response.") 

7. Have you in the past held any position with any U.S. or foreign air carrier, or other 

aviation-related business? 

Yes X No --- (See: Resume) 

8. Are you, or any other company in which you have a substantial interest (defined 

below), the subject of any pending legal action, or outstanding judgment, involving a 

claim in excess of $5,000? 

Yes . __ _ No X 

(If "yes," please provide date and amount of each claim or judgment, and the name of 

each claimant or judgment creditor on the attached "Detailed Response.") 

9. Are you or any company in which you have substantial interest the subject of any 

pending legal action, or outstanding judgment involving a claim ofless than $5,000? 

Yes No X ---

(If''yes," please supply the total number and aggregate amount of all claims and/or 

judgments outstanding against you on the attached "Detailed Response.") 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit Y AT -205 

Page 6 of12 

l 0. Are you, or any company in which you have a substantial interest now, or have you 

been the subject of a formal complaint or enforcement investi~ation by the DOT or 

the FAA regarding compliance with the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, or any order, 

rule, regulation or other requirement issued pursuant to the Act during the past five 

(5) years? 

Yes ·--- No X 

(If"yes," describe each complaint, and indicate the current status or final disposition 

of each complaint on the attached "Detailed Responses.") 

11. Have you, or any company in which you have a substantial interest ever been charged 

with any unfair or deceptive, anticompetitive business practices, or any fraud, felony, 

or antitrust violation during the past ten (1 0) years? 

Yes No X ---

12. Have you, or any company in which you have a substantial interest been involved in 

any aircraft accident or incident during the past year, or in the past and which remains 

the subject of an open investigation by the FAA, NTSB or the Company? 

Yes __ _ No X 

(If "yes," please state the date and other details including the status of any pending 

investigations on the attached "Detailed Response.") 

Elizabeth Behnam 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

Yellow Air Taxi 

DOT application Questionnaire 

Exhibit YAT-205 

Page 7 of12 

NB: The information you provide in response to this Questionnaire will be used in 

Yellow Air Taxi's DOT Application for Certificate Authority. All questions should be 

answered fully and completely. Where more detailed responses are required or 

requested, please use the attached "Detailed Responses" sheet. 

1. Please state your name and residence address: 

Glenn Horton 

4201 Ravenswood Road 

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 

2. Title of Position with Company: 

Director of Maintenance 

3. Number of shares of Company stock owned, or to be acquired, if any: 

0% 

4. Current Position, Business Address, and Telephone: 

(Complete only if you are not currently employed by the Company. Otherwise 

indicate ''N/A.") 

N/A 

5. Are you a citizen of the United States? 

Yes X No ---

(If you are not a U.S. Citizen, please indicate nationality and current immigration 

status on the attached "Detailed Responses.") 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit YAT -205 

Page 8 of12 

6. Are you currently an officer, director or major shareholder (5 percent or more of the 

total stock), or do you have any other significant interest in any other air carrier, 

foreign air carrier, common carrier, person substantially engaged in the business of 

aeronautics, or person whose principle business is the ownership or control of any 

such transportation or aeronautic activity? 

Yes No X ---

(If "yes," please provide information regarding all such positions and any other 

relevant information on the attached "Detailed Response.") 

7. Have you in the past held any position with any U.S. or foreign air carrier, or other 

aviation-related business? 

Yes X No --- (See: Resume) 

8. Are you, or any other company in which you have a substantial interest (defined 

below), the subject of any pending legal action, or outstanding judgment, involving a 

claim in excess of $5,000? 

Yes No X ---

(If ''yes," please provide date and amount of each claim or judgment, and the name of 

each claimant or judgment creditor on the attached "Detailed Response.") 

9. Are you or any company in which you have substantial interest the subject of any 

pending legal action, or outstanding judgment involving a claim ofless than $5,000? 

Yes No X ---

(If''yes," please supply the total number and aggregate amount of all claims and/or 

judgments outstanding against you on the attached "Detailed Response.") 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

. 

Exhibit Y AT -205 

Page 9 of 12 

10. Are you, or any company in which you have a substantial interest now, or have you 

been the subject of a formal complaint or enforcement investigation by the DOT or 

the FAA regarding compliance with the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, or any order, 

rule, regulation or other requirement issued pursuant to the Act during the past five 

(5) years? 

Yes --- No~ 

(If "yes," describe each complaint, and indicate the current status or final disposition 

of each complaint on the attached "Detailed Responses.") 

11. Have you, or any company in which you have a substantial interest ever been charged 

with any unfair or deceptive, anti competitive business practices, or any fraud, felony, 

or antitrust violation during the past ten (10) years? 

Yes __ _ 

12. Have you, or any company in which you have a substantial interest been involved in 

any aircraft accident or incident during the past year, or in the past and which remains 

the subject of an open investigation by the FAA, NTSB or the Company? 

Yes __ _ No ,.,.,----

(If"yes," please state the date and other details including the status of any pending 

investigations on the attached "Detailed Response.") 

Signature Date 

Glenn Horton 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

Yellow Air Taxi 

DOT application Questionnaire 

Exhibit YAT -205 

Page 10 of12 

NB: The information you provide in response to this Questionnaire will be used in 

Yellow Air Taxi's DOT Application for Certificate Authority. All questions should be 

answered fully and completely. Where more detailed responses are required or 

requested, please use the attached "Detailed Responses" sheet. 

1. Please state your name and residence address: 

D. Randy Conley 

4201 Ravenswood Road 

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 

2. Title ofPosition with Company: 

Chief Pilot 

3. Number of shares of Company stock owned, or to be acquired, if any: 

0% 

4. Current Position, Business Address, and Telephone: 

(Complete only if you are not currently employed by the Company. Otherwise 

indicate "N/A.") 

N/A 

5. Are you a citizen of the United States? 

Yes X No ---

(If you are not a U.S. Citizen, please indicate nationality and current immigration 

status on the attached "Detailed Responses.") 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit YAT-205 

Page 11 of12 

6. Are you currently an officer, director or major shareholder (5 percent or more of the 

total stock), or do you have any other significant interest in any other air carrier, 

foreign air carrier, common carrier, person substantially engaged in the business of 

aeronautics, or person whose principle business is the ownership or control of any 

such transportation or aeronautic activity? 

Yes No X ---

(If "yes," please provide information regarding all such positions and any other 

relevant information on the attached "Detailed Response.") 

7. Have you in the past held any position with any U.S. or foreign air carrier, or other 

aviation-related business? 

Yes X No --- (See: Resume) 

8. Are you, or any other company in which you have a substantial interest ( defmed 

below), the subject of any pending legal action, or outstanding judgment, involving a 

claim in excess of $5,000? 

Yes . __ _ No X 

(lf"yes," please provide date and amount of each claim or judgment, and the name of 

each claimant or judgment creditor on the attached "Detailed Response.") 

9. Are you or any company in which you have substantial interest the subject of any 

pending legal action, or outstanding judgment involving a claim ofless than $5,000? 

Yes No X ---

(lf"yes," please supply the total number and aggregate amount of all claims and/or 

judgments outstanding against you on the attached "Detailed Response.") 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit Y AT -205 

Page 12 of12 

• • 10. Are you, or any company in which you have a substantial interest now, or have you 

been the subject of a formal complaint or enforcement investigation by the DOT or 

the FAA regarding compliance with the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, or any order, 

rule, regulation or other requirement issued pursuant to the Act during the past five 

(5) years? 

Yes __ _ Not./ 

(If"yes," describe each complaint, and indicate the current status or final disposition 

of each complaint on the attached "Detailed Responses.") 

11. Have you, or any company in which you have a substantial interest ever been charged 

with any unfair or deceptive, anticompetitive business practices, or any fraud, felony, 

or antitrust violation during the past ten (1 0) years? 

Yes --- No~ 

12. Have you, or any company in which you have a substantial interest been involved in 

any aircraft accident or incident during the past year, or in the past and which remains 

the subject of an open investigation by the FAA, NTSB or the Company? 

Yes No v-

(If"yes," please state the date and other details including the status of any pending 

investigations on the attached "Detailed Response.") 

Signature 

Randy Conley 

Dwm R c.o !'l u; 7 

Date 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

Description of Subsidiaries 

Exhibit YAT-206 

Page 1 ofl 

Friendship Airways, Inc. was formed as a corporation with the intent to start, grow, 

and market an FAA approved Part 135 airline known as Yellow Air Taxi. Yellow Air 

Taxi is a corporation wholly owned by Christopher B. Behnam. All shares reside with 

Christopher B. Behnam 

Christopher B. Behnam also owns Friendship Airways Leasing, Inc. ("Leasing"). 

This company was created to support Yellow Air Taxi. 

Leasing's sole function is an aircraft leasing company and it procures aircraft and 

makes them available to Yellow Air Taxi. 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

1 OK/ 100 Reports 

Exhibit YAT -301 

Page 1oft 

Since it is a privately-held corporation, Friendship Airways, Inc. (including its 

subsidiaries) is not required to file 1 OK Annual Reports or 1 OQ Quarterly reports with the 

Securities and Exchange Commission. 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit YAT -302 

Page 1 of6 

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APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

Yellow Air Taxi 

Profit & Loss 

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Exhibit YAT -302 

Page 5 of6 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

Jan· Mar 10 

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Utilities 

Electric 

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Total Utilities 

Total Overhead Expenses 

Owner's Draw 

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Total Pilot Expenses 

Professional Fees 

Consulting Fees 

Legal Fees 

Total Professional Fees 

Rent 

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Total Rent 

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Total Travel & Ent 

Total Expense 

Net Ordinary Income 

Net Income 

Exhibit YAT -302 

Page 6 of6 

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1,409.79 

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112,196.80 

112,196.80 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit YAT -303 

Page 1 ofl 

Actions and Outstanding Judgments for More Than $5,000 

There are no pending actions or judgments for more than $5,000 against Yellow Air Taxi, 

any relevant corporation and, except as otherwise stated in their questionnaire responses 

(see: Exhibit YAT-205) against any key personnel employed (or to be employed) by 

Yellow Air Taxi, or any person having a substantial interest in Yellow Air Taxi. 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit YAT -304 

Page 1 ofl 

Actions and Outstanding Judgments for Less Than $5,000 

There are no pending actions or judgments for more than $5,000 against Yellow Air Taxi, 

any relevant corporation and, except as otherwise stated in their questionnaire responses 

(see: Exhibit YAT-205) against any key personnel employed (or to be employed) by 

Yellow Air Taxi, or any person having a substantial interest in Yell ow Air Taxi. 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

Description of Applicant's Fleet 

Exhibit YAT-401 

Page 1 of1 

Friendship Airways, Inc. currently operates four (4) Cessna 402C aircraft. All aircraft 

would be utilized for air taxi service. In conformance with the Supplemental Inspection 

Program, currently one aircraft is approved for scheduled service. An additional aircraft 

is completing the SIP inspection to be approved for scheduled service. All aircraft have a 

9-seat passenger configuration. 

FAA Number Aircraft Serial Number Owned/ Leased 

N521FA 402-C0465 Leased 

N526FA 402-C0517 Leased 

N522FA 402-C0338 Leased 

N523FA 402-C0621 Leased 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

Description of Plans for Additional Aircraft 

Exhibit YAT -402 

Page 1 ofl 

At the present time, Yellow Air Taxi does not plan to acquire any additional aircraft to its 

existing air taxi operations or prior to commencing scheduled service operations. 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit Y AT -403 

·page 1 of 1 

Affidavit of Safety Compliance 

Glenn Horton, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 

1. That.he is duly qualified and serving as Director of Maintenance of Friendship 

Airways, Inc. and that he is authorized to and does make this affidavit for it. 

2. That all aircraft owned and leased by Friendship Airways, Inc. have been certified 

by the Federal Aviation Administration and currently comply with all applicable 

Federal Aviation Administration safety standards under Part §135, as well as the 

noise standards ofPart 36 o~Jations. 

7 

, Glenn Horton 

Director of Maintenance 

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7 day of J}r/L I L , 2010 

--0.......:'T-. --.hi---'-_.__ _____ Signature of Notary Public 

AU. JOHN 8IIAILIS 

Not1rJ NIIIC • IIIII of flllrldl -c-. ... .11ft 5, 2014 

COIIIIIIIIIoR # 00 150222 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit YAT-501 

Page 1oft 

Statement Regarding Status of All Pending Investigations, etc. 

Friendship Airways, Inc. has no pending investigations, enforcement actions, or formal 

complaints filed by the Department, including the FAA, against it, including any relevant 

corporation or any personnel employed. 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit YAT -502 

Page 1 ofl 

Statement Regarding Status of All Pending Investigations, etc. 

There have been no charges of unfair or deceptive or anticompetitive business practices, 

or of fraud, felony or antitrust violation, brought against Yellow Air Taxi or any relevant 

corporation or person having a substantial interest in Yellow Air Taxi or any relevant 

corporation, or member of the key personnel employed (or to be employed) by Yell ow Air 

Taxi or any relevant corporation since its compliance with Consent Order 2005-20077. 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

Aircraft Accidents/ Incidents 

Exhibit YAT -503 

Page 1 ofl 

Friendship Airways, Inc has no pending investigations, enforcement actions, or formal 

complaints filed by the Department, including the FAA, against it, including any relevant 

corporation or any personnel employed regarding any aircraft accidents or incidents. 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

Narrative History 

Exhibit YAT-601 

Page 1 of2 

Upon graduating college with a Bachelor of Science degree from Newbury College of 

Further Education, Newbury, England in 1979 Christopher B. Behnam pursued his lifelong 

dream of becoming an aviator. Mr. Behnam received his airman's certificate in 1979 and 

joined West Air Airlines in 1983. West Air, as a United Airlines Express carrier, gave Mr. 

Behnam the springboard he needed to fly for a major U.S. Carrier, joining United Airlines in 

1987. 

At United, Mr. Behnam served aboard Boeing 747-400 as the youngest First Officer, 

flying in this type domestically and around the world. Accruing hours and seniority, Mr. 

Behnam became a Captain in Boeing 757 I 767 aircraft and for over ten years served as a line 

check airman. 

But it was in the formative years with the new part 135 carrier, West Air, which gave Mr. 

Behnam the commuter experience that would form him and enable him to become an 

aviation businessman. His twenty-three years at United have taught him the professional 

safety standards and also the financial pitfalls of major airlines. 

Years later, vacationing with his family in the Bahamas, Mr. Behnam discovered that 

South Florida and specifically Fort Lauderdale lacked a strong airline specializing in 

consumer representation and customer satisfaction. The airlines in this 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit YAT-601 

Page 1 of2 

market, with very few exceptions, lacked brand recognition, reliable service and a culture 

well founded in safety. 

In 2003, with financial backing mostly generated by himself, Mr. Behnam formed 

Friendship Airways, Inc. and began an on-demand air taxi operation known as Yellow Air 

Taxi. Mr. Behnam did so by purchasing OPM, Inc. and its certificate authorities and then 

changed the company's procedures to conform to FAA regulations and to conform to his idea 

of a consumer-friendly, safe and profitable airline. 

Today, Friendship Airways, Inc. has a fleet of four (4) Cessna 402-C aircraft serving ondemand charter markets from its home base in Fort Lauderdale International Airport and 

markets in South Florida and the Northern Bahamas. 

Should it receive the regulatory approval requested as described in this application, 

Friendship Airways, d/b/a/ Yellow Air Taxi intends to resume scheduled service up to once 

(1) daily to Marsh Harbour. 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

Current Authority 

Exhibit YAT -602 

Page 1 of3 

A. Friendship Airways, Inc. currently holds an FAA Certificate No. 03PA908H 

(copy attached at Exhibit Y AT -602, page 2 of 2). 

The FAA Certificate District Holding Office is: 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Flight Standards District Office #17 

2895 SW 145th Avenue 

Suite #120 

Miramar, FL 33027 

Friendship Airways, Inc.'s Principle Operating Inspector ("POI") is Mr. Jerry 

Proenza, (954) 635-1317. 

B. Friendship Airways, Inc. is currently registered with the Department pursuant to 

14 C.F .R. §298 as an on-demand air taxi (copy attached at Exhibit Y AT -602, 

pages 3 & 4 of 5). 

C. Friendship Airways, Inc., also currently holds a license for Charter Services in 

The Bahamas. See: Exhibit Y AT -602 at page 5 of 5. 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit YAT -602 

Page 2 of3 

Air Carrier Certificate 

This certif,es 

FRlENDSHlP AlRWAYS 

dill/~ l'ELLOW AtRTAXI 

1150 LEE WAG.i:Ll'<lm BLVO., SUITE 203 

FORT FLORIDA 3331S 

Act of 19:58, as and the rules, 

thereum:Jer for the issuancs rn this cartificate and is 

1erre::~y authorized to operate as an air carrier and oonduct common ""''''"'rr"" ""''r''"""" 

<HJL:un.lam.;tl wilh ;;c;.h.l Act i:irlll the staml<:m.ls 

the terms, and iirnitatio1s contained the "'""'""'·'"'"i m;'~'"''tit'1r'"' sl::lB:!::ifit::atJians 

This certificate is not transferable an:!, ur.less sooner surrendered, suspended, 

shall oontinJe in effect lndefmite~y, 

of 1ha P..dmiinistrator 

Issued ~t: 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit YAT -602 

Page 3 of3 

COMMONHTEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS 

"'Wll\'1STR.Y OF TOURISM ANil AVIATION 

DEPAJl'l'ME:NTQFCllllLAlll:ATlON 

CIVIL .t1l"L\110N (LICENSING OF AIR SERVlCF.S) REGUlA '1701'Y'S 

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LICENCE TO PROI-WE CHtlRTER S'ERllJCf;S 

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APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit YAT -603 

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Description of Proposed New Services 

Friendship Airways, Inc. d/b/a Yellow Air Taxi currently flies a limited number of 

charter flights between its home base in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the Northern Bahamas. 

If the regulatory approval requested herein is granted, Friendship Airways plans to 

resume scheduled commuter operations serving the Bahamas with daily morning flights from 

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Marsh Harbour (MHH). 

The company operates out of Fort Lauderdale, a city in rapidly growing Broward County. 

The county's population is in excess of one million, and ranks 15th in county size in the 

United States. Census data indicates its population grew 23% during the 1980's and 29% in 

the 1990's. 

Abacos Island, which includes the towns of Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay, is the 

fastest growing out-island destination in the Bahamas. It has over 900 hotel rooms and 

nearly one thousand boat slips for ocean going vessels. In addition, it has a very large 

number of villas and condos which serve as second homes and are available for weekly 

rental. 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit YAT -603 

Page 2 of2 

Eighty percent of tourism to the Bahamas emanates from the United States, with Fort 

Lauderdale and Miami serving as the main launching points. Since its inception, Yellow Air 

Taxi has created a strong internet presence with prominent placement in search engines and 

an attractive and informative website. A large percentage of its passengers fly into Fort 

Lauderdale from all over the United States and connect withY ell ow Air Taxi charters. 

With over six years of operation, Yellow Air Taxi has also developed a very strong 

passenger base with many repeat passengers flying several times per month. 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit YAT -604 

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APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit YAT -604 

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lease 

Net Fixed Cc!~ts: 

Utiiliszation per- Ain:rraft 

Maximum utilization 

Actual utilization 

Actual capacity 

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Mooi!:hly usage 

Hours/Year 

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$14;4100 

$31,200 

$4!5,600 

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$1,200 

$2,600 

$3,800 

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4 .. 4 noursfday 

9 seats 

161 MPHi 

110 nours/day 

128160 seat-miles 

2102 nours 

Fixed Cos'!: per hour fba:sed on 48% utilization) 

Opening Costs lper boor} 

Fuel (1.00 UAvGas) 35 Gallons@ 4.69 per gallon 

Mailnte.nance 

Engine Resenre 

Crew' 

landing Fees/Aircraft ser\lioe 

Operating ;Costs per boor (at any utilization! 

Hourfy;Cost 

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APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit YAT -605 

Page 1 of2 

Funding to Meet Financial Fitness Test 

Attached hereto please find a statement as to the funding available to meet the financial 

fitness test. 

CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED UNDER §302.12 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit YAT-701 

Page 1 of2 

Signed Counterpart of Agreement 18900 (OST Form 4523) 
APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Office of the Secretary of T ranspo:iation AGREEMENT 

Exhibit YAT-701 

Page 2 of2 

The undersigned carriers (hereinafter referred to as "the Carriers") hereby agree as follows: 

1. Each of the Carriers shall. effective May 16, 1966, include the following in its conditions of carriage, including tariffs embodying 

conditions of carriage filed by it with any government: 

"The Carrier shall avail itself of the limitation of liability provided in the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules 

Relating to International Carriage by Air signed at Warsaw October 12th, 1929, or provided in the said Convention as amended by 

the Protocol signed at The Hague September 28th, 1955. However, in accordance with Arti<:le 22(1) of said Convention, or said 

Convention as amended by said Protocol, the Carrier agrees that, as to all international transportation by the Carrier as defined in 

the said Convention or said Convention as amended by said Protocol, which, according to the contract of Carriage, includes a 

point in the United States of America as a point of origin. point of destination, or agreed stopping place · 

(1) The limit of liability for each passenger for death, wounding, or other bodlly injury shall be the sum of US $75,000 

inclusive of legal fees ~d costs, except that, in case of a claim brought in a·State where prOI(ision is made for separate 

award of legal fees and costs, the limit shall be the sum of US $58,000 exclusive of legal fees and costs. 

(2) The Carrier shall not, with respect to any claim arising out of the death, wounding, or other bodily injury of a passenger, 

avail itself of any defense under Article 20(1) of said Convention or said Convention as amended by said Protocol. 

Nothing herein shall be deemed to affect the rights and liabilities of the Carrier with regard to any claim brought by, on behalf 

of, or in respect of any person who has willfully caused damage which resulted in death, wounding, or other bodily injury of a 

passenger.* 

2. Each Carrier shall, at the time of delivery of the ticket, fum ish to each passenger whose transportation is governed by the 

Convention, or the Convention as amended by the Hague Protocol, and by the special contract described in paragraph 1. the following 

notice, which shall be printed in type at least as large as 10 point modem type and in ink contrasting with the stock on (i) each ticket; (ii) 

a piece of paper either placed in the ticket envelope with the ticket or attached to the ticket; or (iii) on the ticket envelope: 

"ADVICE TO INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 

Passengers on a journey involving an ultimate destination or a stop in a country other than the country of origin are advised · 

that the provisions of a treat)• known as the Warsaw Convention may be applicable to the entire journey. including any portion 

entirely within the country of origin or destination. For such passengers on a journey to. from, or with an agreed stopping place in 

the United States of America, the Convention and special contracts of carriage embodied in applicable tariffs provide that the 

liability of 

[certain ]* 

[(name of carrier) and certain other] carriers parties to such special contracts for death of or personal injury to passengers is 

limited in most cases to proven damages not to exceed US $75,000 per passenger, and that this liability up to such limit shall not 

depend on negligence on the part of the carrier. For such passengers traveling by a carrier not a party to such special contracts or 

on a journey not to, from, or having an agreed stopping place in the United States of America, liability of the carrier for death or 

personal injury to passengers is limited in most cases to approximately US $10,000 or US $20,000. 

The names of Carriers parties to such special contracts are available at all ticket offices of such carriers and may be 

examined on request 

Additional protection can usually be obtained by purchasing insurance from a private company. Such insurance is not 

affected by any limitation of the carrier's liability under the Warsaw Convention or such special contracts of carriage. For further 

information please consult your airline or insurance company representative." 

3. [This Agreement was filed with the Civil Aeronautics Board of the United States. The Board approved it by Order E-23680. 

adopted May 13, 1966. The Agreement (Agreement 18900) became effective May 16, 1966. On January 1, 1985, this Agreement 

became the responsibility of the Department of Transportation (DOT) by operation of law.] 

4. This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts, all of which shall constitute one Agreement. Any Carrier may 

become a party to this Agreement by signing a counterpart hereof and depositing it with DOT. 

5. Any Carrier party hereto may withdraw from this Agreement by giving twelve ( 12) s' written notice of withdrawal to DOT 

and the other Carriers parties to the Agre11ment. 

'Either alternative may be used. 

OST Form 4523 (Formerly CAB Form 263) 

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. APPLICATION OF YELLOW AIR TAXI Exhibit YAT -702 

Page 1 ofl 

Signed Certification 

Pursuant to Title 18 U.S.C. 1001, I, Christopher B. Behnam, in my individual 

capacity and as authorized representative of the applicant, have not in any manner 

fal.sified, concealed or covered up any material fact or ma<i;e any false, fictitious, or 

fraudulent statement or knowingly used any documents which contains such statements 

in connection with the preparation, filing or prosecution of the application. I understand 

that an individual found to have violated the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 1001 shall be fined 

not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. 

March 25,2010 

Christopher B. Behnam 

President & CEO 

Friendship Airways, Inc. 
• 

U.S. Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

A007. Other Designated Persons 

Operations Specifications 

HQ Control 

HQRevision 

ATTACHMENT B 

12/19/06 

020 

a. The following person is designated as the certificate holder's Agent for Service: 

b. The following personnel are designated to officially apply for and receive operations specifications for 

the certificate holder as \ndicated below. 

T a bl e 1 - P ersonne lD. es Igna tdt e o A l lPPIY fi or an dR ece1ve 0 •pera r Ions s 1pec1 'fi 1ca f tons 

Title Name Parts Authorized 

Dir. of Operations, Part 135 Benham, Christopher ABCDE 

Agent for Service Benham, Ch,iristopher ABCDE 

ChiefPilot, Part 135 Nelson, Doug ABC 

Dir. ofMaintenance, Part 135 Horton, Glenn DE 

c. The following personnel or company email boxes are designated to receive Safety Alert for Operators 

(SAFO) and/or Information for Operators (INFO) messages for the certificate holder as indicated below. A 

receipt of the information by an air carrier or person is not required. 

T a bl e 2 - P ersonne ID. es1gna td e to R eceiVe SAFO san d/ or INFO s 

Name Email Address Telephone No. Type of Information to 

Receive 

eral Aviation Administration. 

rmation reference: 

~....,~:L··ons Specifications are approved by direction of the Administrator. 

Principal Operations Inspector SO 19 

ate Appro_)'al is effective: 4/2/09 Amendment Number: 14 

her~)lCcept and receive the Operations Specifications in this paragraph. . --~ 

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J Benn~rif:Ch:stopher 

Print Date: 4/2/2009 

Dir. of Operations, Part 135 

A007-l 

FRIENDSHIP AIRWAYS INC 

Date: 4/2/09 

Certificate No.: 03PA908H 
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U.S. Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

A006. Management Personnel 

Operations Specifications 

The certificate holder is authorized the following management positions: 

HQControl: 

HQ Revision: 

02/10/98 

02b 

a. The certificate holder uses the following named personnel in the 14 CFR Part 135 management positions 

listed below. 

Part 119 Position Title Name: Company Equivalent Position Title: 

Dir. of Operations, Part 135 Benham, Christopher Dir. of Operations, Part 135 

Agent for Service Benham, Chjristopher Agent for Service 

Chief Pilot, Part 135 Nelson, Doug Chief Pilot, Part 135 

Dir. ofMaintenance, Part 135 Horton, Glenn Dir. of Maintenance, Part 135 

o tion reference: 

lli~~;;~I~on~sts~pecifications are approved by direction of the Administrator. 

Principal Operations Inspector 8019 

ate Apgid"val is effective: 4/2/09 Amendment Number: 9 

I here!ffaccept and receive the Operations Specifications in this paragraph. 

Benham, Christopher 

Pri~t Date: 4/2/2009 

Dir. of Operations, Part 135 

A006-1 

FRIENDSHIP AIRWAYS INC 

Date: 4/2/09 

Certificate No.: 03PA908H 
June 14, 2010 

VIA EMAIL (ORIGINAL VIA OVERNIGHT DELIVERY) 

Attn.: Ms. Vanessa R. Ba1gobin 

Acting Chief, Air Carrier Fitness Division 

Office of Aviation Analysis 

Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

RE: Docket DOT-OST-2005-21533 

ATTACHMENT C 

Application to resume scheduled passenger operations as a commuter air carrier 

Dear Ms. Balgobin: 

I refer to your letter dated April 23, 2010 with attached Information Request containing ten 

questions. Friendship Airways, Inc. d/b/a Yellow Air Taxi respectfully responds to this Information 

Request in the attached Responses. An 18 U.S.C. §1001 Certification is also attached hereto as Exhibit 

YAT-702A. 

I sincerely appreciate your time and consideration. 

Respectfully submitted, 

~ Christopher B. Behnam 

President 
DOT -OST -2005-21533 

Mr. Jerry Proenza 

Mr. Steve Adams 

Federal Aviation Administration 

South Florida FSDO 

2895 SW 145th Avenue 

Suite 120 

Miramar, FL 33027 
INFORMATION REQUEST RESPONSE OF 

FRIENDSHIP AIRWAYS, INC. d/b/a YELLOW AIR TAXI 

"1. Please place a copy ofYAT's Pre-Application Statement oflntent ("PASI") filed with the Federal 

Aviation Administration, in the docket of this proceeding, together with information on any changes that 

have been made to this filing since its original submission." 

Response of YAT: 

See: Exhibit Y AT -10 lA attached hereto. Since its original submission, Mr. David Randall 

Conley was approved by the FAA as Chief Pilot for Yell ow Air Taxi. 

"2. Please provide balance sheets and income statements for Friendship Airways Leasing, Inc. for the 

three most recent calendar or fiscal years, and for a period ending no more than three months prior to the 

date of filing. This information should include explanatory footnotes (including a description of 

company's significant accounting policies, such as for depreciation, amortization of intangibles, 

overhauls, unearned revenues, and cost capitalization)." 

Response ofYAT: 

Please See: Exhibit Y AT 302A Pages 1-3 of 4 attached hereto. 

"3. In its application, Y AT indicates it is in the process of purchasing or leasing another Cessna 402 

aircraft. Please provide documentation of this transaction. Please include details of any subcontracting or 

"power by the hour" arrangements YAT has made with the leasing company." 

Response ofYAT: 

Since the submission of its application, Yellow Air Taxi has decided not to add the Cessna 402-B 

to its fleet. It has no plans to add any other additional aircraft to its fleet at this time. 

"4. Please provide FAA Air Transport Pilot certificate numbers and current type ratings for Y AT's 

Chief Pilot, D. Randy Conley. Please also provide Mr. Conley's work history for the years 1995-1998." 

Response ofYAT: 

Mr. Conley's Air Transport Pilot certificate number is 3018998. His type ratings include BE-300 

and F-27. See: YAT-201A, page 1 of3 attached herein. During the period 1995-1998 he was selfemployed as owner of Construction Planning and Management. 

"5. Does Y AT's Director of Maintenance, Glenn A. Horton, hold an Airframe and Powerplant 

Certificate? If so, please provide the certificate number. 
Response ofYAT: 

Mr. Horton's Airframe and Powerplant Certificate number is 2766237. See: YAT-201A page 2 

of3. 

"6. Please provide an updated resume for Mr. Christopher Behnam that indicates his experience with 

YAT, including his position of Operations. Please also describe how Mr. Behnam plans to divide his 

time between his job(s) as Director of Operations at YAT, President of the Behnam Group, and Pilot at 

United Airlines." 

Response ofYAT: 

Mr. Behnam has served as Director of Operations for Yellow Air Taxi since 2004. See: Exhibit 

YAT-201A page 3 of3. The Behnam group is not an active enterprise. As a senior pilot for United 

Airlines, Mr. Behnam is able to work at a reduced schedule. As Director of Operations for YAT, Mr. 

Behnam is in constant communication with the Y AT management team, via cell phone and email, when 

out of town. 

"7. Please provide clarification ofYAT -603, detailing the number and frequency of scheduled flights 

that Y AT intends to operate if granted commuter authority." 

Response of Y AT: 

If granted commuter authority, Yellow Air Taxi intends to operate one flight per day between 

Fort Lauderdale and Marsh Harbour, Bahamas. 

"8. Please provide clarification ofYAT-604-2 and YAT 604-3, indicating the breakout of costs for 

only the air carrier's planned scheduled service." 

Response ofYAT: 

Revised Projected P&L's are attached hereto as Exhibit YAT -604A. 

"9. Please provide further detail on which aircraft (by N-number) Y AT intends to designate for 

scheduled service." 

Response ofYAT: 

With Yellow Air Taxi's completion of the Supplemental Inspection Program on N522FA, the 

FAA approved it as a commuter aircraft for use in scheduled service. See: Exhibit Y AT -40 lA Pages 1-3 
of 3 attached hereto. N526F A is in process of the Supplemental Inspection Program and will be added to 

the commuter fleet upon its completion. 

"10. Please provide a detailed pre-operating expense forecast for the proposed scheduled operations. 

This forecast should include, among other things, lease deposits and rents, legal expenses, station 

expenses, facility deposits and rents, training, insurance, general, administrative, and employee expenses, 

and expenses related to FAA certification. Additionally, such list should distinguish between preoperating expenses that have been paid, and those which remain to be paid. If there are no pre-operating 

costs, please explain." 

Response ofYAT: 

All the expenses that are questioned in Question #10 are expenses that have been already paid and 

have been addressed above, including expenses related to FAA certification. Attached hereto, please find 

a listing of actual pre-operating expenses incurred in 2010. See: Exhibit Y AT -302A Page 4 of 4 attached 

hereto. 
Signed Certification 

The contents of this application and the attached exhibits are true and correct to the best of my 

knowledge and belief. Pursuant to Title 18 U.S.C. §1001, I, Christopher B. Behnam, in my individual 

capacity and as 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 contains such statements in connection 

with the preparation, filing or prosecution of the application. I understand that an individual is found to 

have violated the provisions of 18 U.S. C. §1001 shall be fined or imprisoned not more than five years, or 

both. 

June 14, 2010 

Christopher B. Behnam 

President & CEO 

Friendship Airways, Inc. 
Note: 

Friendship Airways Leasing, Inc 

Profit & Loss 

2007 through 2009 

Friendship Airawys Leasing, Inc. only services 

the lease payments of Yellow Air Taxi 

and has no other operational income or expenses 

Jan -Dec 07 Jan - Dec 08 Jan - Dec 09 

Ordinary Income/Expense 

Income 

Lease Payments Colleted 48,232.67 55.256.42 57,153.56 

Total Income 48,232.67 55.256.42 57,153.56 

Expense 

Lease P[ayments Served 48,232.67 55.256.42 57,153.56 

Total Expense 48,232.67 55.256.42 57,153.56 

Net Ordinary Income 0.00 0.00 0.00 

Exhibit YAT-302A 

Page 1 of4 
Note: 

Friendship Airways Leasing, Inc 

Profit & Loss 

January through March 2010 

Friendship Airawys Leasing, Inc. only services 

the lease payments of Yellow Air Taxi 

and has no other operational income or expenses 

Jan· Mar 10 

Ordinary Income/Expense 

Income 

Lease Payments Colleted 

Total Income 

Expense 

Lease Payments Served 

Total Expense 

Net Ordinary Income 

14,562.42 

14,562.42 

14,562.42 

14,562.42 

0.00 

Exhibit YAT-302A 

Page 2 of 4 
Friendship Airways Leasing, Inc. 

ASSETS 

Balance Sheet 

As of June 1, 2010 

Current Assets 

Checking/Cash 

Wachovia Checking 

Total Checking/Cash 

Total Current Assets 

Other Assets 

Fuel Truck 

Total Other Assets 

T ota I Assets 

Liabilities & Equity 

Liabilities 

Current Liabilities 

Accounts Payable 

Total Current Liabilities 

Total Liabilities 

Equity 

Total Equity 

Total Liabilities & Equity 

Exhibit YAT-302A 

Page 3 of4 

June 1, 2010 

500 

500 

500 

65,400 

65,400 

65,400 
Yellow Air Taxi Pre-Operating Expenses 

For Planned Scheduled Flights Only 

Advertising and Marketing 

Baggage Carts 

Computer System 

GOM Scheduled Revisions 

Reservation System 

Legal Fees 

Maintenance 

Office Furniture 

Rent Deposit 

Station Manager Training 

Station Personnel Training 

Telephone System 

Ticket Counter Fabrication 

Ticket Counter Display 

Travel 

Total Pre-Operating Expenses 

$8,000.00 

$800.00 

$3,100.00 

$1,200.00 

$4,300.00 

$2,800.00 

$18,000.00 

$900.00 

$1,200.00 

$1,000.00 

$1,000.00 

$5,300.00 

$1,300.00 

$980.00 

$4,200.00 

$54,080.00 

Exhibit YAT -302A 

Page 4 of4 
Exhibit YAT -201A 

Page 1 of3 
Exhibit YAT-201A 

Page 2 of3 
Christopher B. Behnam 

Director of Operations 

Experience: 

Yellow Air Taxi 

Exhibit YAT -201A 

Page 3 of3 

Director of Operations, 2004-Present. Perform all DO responsibilities of an FAR 135 on-demand and 

scheduled service airline. Ensure that company operates in conformity with the F ARs and supervises--

Chief Pilot, Director of Maintenance, and Flight Department activities. Responsible for operational 

control. 

United Airlines 

Line Check Airman, 1999-Present. FAA approved liaison between UAL Management and Pilots. 

Responsible for instructing, mentoring and testing new captains as well as co-pilots on the actual daily 

procedures of domestic and international (South American and Atlantic operations) passenger flights. 

Emphasis on problem solving, public relations, emergency procedures, and leadership through teamwork. 

Captain, 1995-Present. Responsible for ensuring the safety of crew and passengers, through coordination of 

efforts of ground, in-flight, headquarters, and air traffic personnel. Emphasis on crew management about 

multiple levels for a successful completion of all daily missions. 

Flight Officer, 1987-1995. Advanced from entry level position to Pilot in command ofB747-400 for 

transcontinental domestic transpacific flights to Asia and Australia. 

Responsible for systems and fuel management, communications, international public relations, and crew 

resource management. 

West Air Airlines (United Express - California) 

Captain/Line Check Airman, C-402C and SD-360, 1983-1987. Assisted with the development of route 

structure and aircraft fleet planning of start-up California regional airline. Analyzed route structure and 

made recommendations for new routes and new stations. Advised on Shorts 360 program. Airline grew 

from seven 402Cs and two Twin Otters to thirty-six Turbo Props and six Jets within three years. 

Responsible for instructing and evaluating new captains as well as co-pilots on daily procedures. 

Aviation Training INC/Sierra Academy of Aeronautics 

Flight Instructor, 1979-1983. Instructed flight students on theoretical and practical applications of aviation. 

Emphasis on communication skills, mentoring, task analysis, and career preparation. 

Education: 

Sierra Academy of Aeronautics, 1982, Airman Certificates 

Private Pilot through Airline Transport Pilot Licenses. Emphasis on major airline operations and 

management 

Newbury College of further Educations, 1979, Bachelor of Science 
Jul '10 Aug '10 Sep '10 Oct '10 

Ordinary Income 65,200 65,200 65,200 65,200 

Flight Costs 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000 

Marketing 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 

IT 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 

Bahamian Labor 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 

Credit Card Processing 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 

Office Supplies 300 300 300 300 

Office Expenses 350 350 350 350 

Langing Fees 500 500 500 500 

Bahamian Fees 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 

Payroll 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 

Professional Fees 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 

Rents 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 

Telephone 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 

Total Expenses 46,150 46,150 46,150 46,150 

Net Profit 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 

Yellow Air Taxi Planned Scheduled Operations Only 

Profit and Loss Projection July 2010 through June 2011 

Nov '10 Dec '10 Jan'11 Feb'11 Mar '11 

110,500 110,500 110,500 110,500 110,500 

36,000 36,000 36,000 36,000 36,000 

1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 

2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 

4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 

5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 

300 300 300 300 300 

350 350 350 350 350 

500 500 500 500 500 

4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 

25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 

1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 

4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 

1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 

50,150 50,150 50,150 50,150 50,150 

24,350 24,350 24,350 24,350 24,350 

Apr '11 May'11 

110,500 110,500 

36,000 36,000 

1,000 1,000 

2,500 2,500 

4,500 4,500 

5,000 5,000 

300 300 

350 350 

500 500 

4,500 4,500 

25,000 25,000 

1,000 1,000 

4,000 4,000 

1,500 1,500 

50,150 50,150 

24,350 24,350 

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110,500 

36,000 

1,000 

2,500 

4,500 

5,000 

300 

350 

500 

4,500 

25,000 

1,000 

4,000 

1,500 

50,150 

24,350 

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1,144,800 

360,000 

12,000 

30,000 

54,000 

52,000 

3,600 

·4,200 

6,000 

46,000 

300,000 

12,000 

48,000 

18,000 

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D485. Aging Airplane Inspection and Records Review 

Operations Specifications 

HQ Control: 

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a. The Aging Aircraft Safety Act of 1991 requires the Administrator to make inspections and review the maintenance and other records Qf.e.ach aircraft an air . 't~. 

carrier uses to provide air transportation. The certificate holder who conducts operations under 14 CFR Part 121, Part 135, or Part 129i'ifsing the airplanes 

identified on this Operations Specification may not use those airplanes in air transportation unless inspections are accomplished .as required by the applicable 

regulations in 14 CFR Part 121, Part 135, or Part 129, as applicable. '"d M . - ~ ~ 

b. The airplanes that this inspection and records review is applicable to include: 

(1) All Part 121 airplanes (14 CFR Section 121.1105) 

(2) All Part 135 multi-engine airplanes used in scheduled service (14 CFR Section 135.422/423) 

(3) All Part 129 U.S.-registered multi-engine airplanes (14 CFR Section 129.105). 

c. The airplanes that may be excluded from this inspection and records review are: 

( 1) Airplanes operated solely within the state of Alaska· 

(2) Airplanes that are operated under 14 CFR Part 135 as "On-Demand" 

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(3) Airplanes in storage and not currently being operated under 14 CFR Part 121, 135, or 129 operations (However, the required records review o........~ 

inspection must be accomplished before such airplanes in storage may be placed into service after the applicable compliance date in accordance with the 

sections of the CFR listed in subparagraph b above) · 

( 4) Airplanes that have not reached the age of the required records review and inspection. 

d. This paragraph serves as notification to the FAA of completion of the required records review and airplane inspection to comply with the Aging Airplane 

Safety Act. Official Notification to the operator will be made by the CHDO and this date will be used to determine due date of next required inspection. 

Table 1 of this document must be completed as described in subparagraph e below. 

e. Paragraph Completion Instructions. The following instructions are to be used to complete the required records and airplane inspection in Table 1 of this 

paragraph. Remember: ALL cells in the table MUST be filled out before activating the paragraph! 

(1) Load ALL airplanes in the certificate holder's Aircraft Authorization information into Columns 1, 2, 3 and 4. 

(2) For each airplane that requires this records review and inspection: 

a. Enter the date of airplane manufacture as indicated on the airframe data plate or the original airworthiness certificate, whichever is oldest, in 

Column 5. , 1 ~ 

b. Enter "Not Completed" in Column 6, Column 7,and Column 8, as applicable, to indicate that the inspection and/or records review has not yet been 

complete. . . 

c. When the appropriate inspection is complete, insert the month and year of the accomplishment in Column 6 and Column 7, as applicable. 

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Operations Specifications 

d. When both inspections are complete, enter the date (month/year) that the official notification was sent to the certificate holder in Coluf!m 8. 

(3) For airplanes that are operated solely within the state of Alaska: . ' r-, a. Load the airplanes in· Columns 1 through 4 per Item (I) above. ~ "t~. 

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b. Select and enter "Alas~ Intrastate-N/A "(for not applicable) in EACH of the following columns: . ., :rj~'(. 

Column 5, Column 6, Column 7, and Column 8. 

( 4) For airplanes that are operated under 14 CFR Part 13 5 as "On-Demand": 

a. Load the airplanes in Columns 1 through 4 per Item (1) above. 

b. Select and enter "On Demand (135)-N/A "(for not applicable) in EACH of the following columns: Column 5, Column 6, Column 7, and Column 8. 

{5) For airplanes in storage that will not have the required records review and inspection accomplished: 

a. Load the airplanes in Columns 1 through 4 per Item (1) above. 

b. Enter the date of airplane manufacture as indicated on the aiiframe data plate or the original airworthiness certificate, whichever is oldest, in 

Column 5. 1 

c. Select and enter "Storage-Not Completed" in EACH of the following columns: Column 6, Column 7, and Column 8. 

(6) For airplanes that have not reached the age where the required records review and inspection must be accomplished: 

a. Load the airplanes in Columns 1 through 4 per Item (I) above. 

b. Enter"the date of airplane manufacture as indicated on the airframe data plate or the original airworthiness certificate, whichever is oldE 

Column 5. 

c. Select and enter "Below Threshold-NI A" (for not applicable) in EACH of the following columns: Column 6, Column 7, and Column 8. 

f. Process the paragraph and activate it. This paragraph may be considered valid if completed, signed, and activated by the FAA. It does not require 

signature of the operator for the paragraph and its data to be considered valid. 

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No. *Serial No. If Applicable 

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N521FA 402C0465 N/A 

N522FA 402C0338 N/A 

N523FA 402C0621 N/A 

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CE-402-C 1980 

CE-402-C 1980 'i 

CE-402-C 1982 

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Completed Completed Notification 

(Col. 6}_ _{_Col. 7) (Col. 8) 

On-Demand (135) - On-Demand (135) On-Demand (135) 

N/A -N/A -N/A 

MAY/2009 MAY/2009 MARCH/2009 

On-Demand (135)- On-Demand (1~5) On-Demand (135) 

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N526FA 

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1. Issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. 

2. Support information reference: 

Operations Specifications 

*Airplane Date of Airplane Airplane Inspection 

M/M/S Manufacture Completed 

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CE-402-C 1981 On-Demand (135)-

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e Operations Specifications ar, mved by direction of the Administrator. 

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4. Date Approval is effective: 6/9/09 Amendment Number: 8 

5. I her~~ceive the Operations Specifications in this paragraph. Exhibit YAT-604A 

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Federal Aviation 

Administration 

Memorandum 

Date: 

To: 

From: 

Subject: 

RobbieAugust 13,2014 

Robbie Robinson 

Prepared by: Jerry Proenza 

Statement regarding Friendship Airways dba Yell ow Air Taxi 

On or about 2007 I was assigned the above referenced air operator as their Principal Operation 

Inspector (POI) and remained assigned until the certificate was surrendered about two to three 

years ago. I shared the responsibilities of oversight of Yellow Air Taxi with Inspector Pete 

Snead, Principal Maintenance Inspector. Mr. Christopher Behnam was the Director of 

Operations for Yellow Air the entire time I was assigned to the certificate as required by 14 CFR 

119.69 and 14 CFR 119.71. Mr. Behnam's responsibilities included day to day hands-on 

operational control of all aspects of Yellow Air. Director ofOperations responsibility carri~d 

with it crew management, flight following, maintenance, and in general all the oversight as 

required to maintain operational control outlined in Operational Specification paragraph A008. 

At no time was this responsibility delegated or moved to any other individual. It is also my 

understanding that Mr. Behnam was the sole owner of the Yellow Air and was considered the 

President of the company. If you want any additional information regarding this, please let me 

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of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration Operations SpeCifications 

A006 • Management Personnel 

The certificate holder is authorized the following management positions: 

HQ Control: 10/19/2009 

HQ Revision: 030 

a. The certificate holder uses the following named personnel in the 14 CFR Part 135 management 

positions listed below. All management personnel listed in this operations specification must be direct 

employees of the certificate holder. 

Table 1- Authorized Management Positions and Personnel 

Part 119 Position Title Name Company Equivalent Position Title 

Dir. of Operations, Part I 35 Hehman, Christopher President 

1. Issued by the Federal Aviation Administration . 

2. Support information reference: 

3. These Operations Specifications are approved by direction of the Administrator. 

20 ll.Ofi.OX 14:33:29 Ccntr~l Dnylight Time 

Location: W~bOPSS 

Digitally sign~"<l by Jerry .Proen;;a,l'rincipal 

Op~nllion~ lnsrx:t,tor (S019) 

4. Date Approval is effective: 06/08/2011 Amendment Number: 12 

5. I hereby accept and receive the Operations Specifications in this paragraph. 

Date: 06/08/2011 

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Print Date: 6/8/2011 A006-l 

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Certificate No.: 03PA908H