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+1 701 253 7373 Fax: +1 701 252 0275 

brent.harris@utas.utc.com 

www. utcaerospacesystems.com 

Brent Harris 

Site Leader 

January 2, 2014 

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It is my pleasure to write a letter of support for the proposal for SkyWest to fly into Jamestown from 

Denver. The proposal offers the following advantages over the current carrier which are very appealing: 

1) Full code share with United Airlines 

2) CRJ200 50 passenger jet service to an international hub 

3) Earn and redeem United Airlines frequent flyer miles 

The Jamestown, ND facility for United Technology Aerospace Systems is located adjacent to the 

Jamestown Regional Airport. Our business unit headquarters is located in Phoenix, AZ and UTC 

Aerospace Systems is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. We also have Design and Manufacturing centers 

in Bengaluru, India. Reliable and affordable air travel is very important to our business and we would 

welcome SkyWest Airlines as our carrier out of Jamestown. 

The team at UTC Aerospace Systems in Jamestown would very much like to see SkyWest win this 

business so our team of 500 employees can reliably travel out of Jamestown once again. 

Sincerely, 

Brent Harris 
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December 18, 2013 

Department of Transportation 

RE: Jamestown Regional Airport selection of Air Carrier 

The Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation (JSDC) is dedicated to area economic development growth and 

diversification. JSDC www.growingjamestown.com was organized to develop employment to improve business conditions 

and advance the interests of the City of Jamestown and Stutsman County, North Dakota by implementing and sustaining 

an organized effort to attract new businesses and industry, support existing businesses and industry, and encourage new 

business starts. 

Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation clearly recognizes the value of the Jamestown Regional Airport to our 

rural community and the need to sustain the viability of its function and service to the area with reliable and exceptional air 

service such as that offered by Sky West Airlines. JSDC is very excited about the prospect of having Sky West fly the 

skies of Jamestown and Stutsman County. This area is in dire need of "a leading air service provider offering global 

access to millions of people each month," especially one that "partners with the world's largest network carriers including 

United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines". 

The number of businesses in our area and North Dakota has dramatically increased in the past few years due to the 

Bakken Formation. New businesses across multiple industries are starting all the time. In addition to all this added 

commerce, Jamestown and Stutsman County is happy to be the future home of Dakota Spirit Ag Energy, a 70 million 

gallon/year corn biofuels plant that will need international access to market and promote their project as well as a 1.48 

fertilizer plant that CHS Inc. will be breaking ground on this Spring of 2014. CHS is an international company with 

locations across the globe and a need for up to the minute air service at all times. 

Please give consideration to awarding the bid for services to Sky West Airlines. We know their service to our community 

will assist JSDC in continuing to provide support services, including accessing resources and talent recruiting for the 

businesses in our rapidly growing communities throughout North Dakota. 

Sincerely, 

Connie J. Ova, CEcD 

CEO 

Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation 

PO Box293 

Jamestown, ND 58402-0293 

connie@growingjamestown.com 
Matthew Leitner 

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Dear Matt, 

Tim Burchill <Tim.Burchill@smphs.org> 

Thursday, December 19, 2013 3:44 PM 

JMSAirport@daktel.com; jmsairport@daktel.com 

Essential Air Service Contract 

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce, I would like to convey our position 

on the federal Essential Air Service contract for Jamestown, which will begin on April1, 2014. The Board is unanimously 

in support of Skywest Airlines being awarded the next EAS contract. Skywest would offer daily jet service to Denver, 

without being tied to Devils Lake, which has always been a problem. Even though we in Jamestown are used to having 

Minneapolis/St. Paul as a hub, Denver is also an excellent hub for travel from here, as all major airlines fly there and 

Denver is a major hub for United, under whose banner Skywest would fly. Jamestown area residents would be able to 

connect to most any destination in the world through Denver. 

The current carrier flies 19-passenger prop planes which are noisy, uncomfortable, and must be shared with Devils Lake. 

Jet service is much more comfortable and conducive to individuals who would be inclined to travel from our airport. The 

current carrier also cancels many, many flights, making service out of Jamestown unreliable. They do not have an 

agreement with any major airline to use their travel mile program, and often the tickets are prohibitively expensive. The 

usage numbers reflect the poor service Jamestown has received. How can we expect air service in Jamestown to grow 

and become self-supporting under these circumstances? 

It is very important for our member businesses to have reliable, comfortable, and affordable local air service in and out 

of Jamestown. We feel that Skywest could provide the kind of service that we need. With the anticipated growth in the 

community due to new enterprises and industries coming in, this becomes even more crucial. Even though the 

frequency of flights would be less with Skywest, the quality of the service would be infinitely better. 

We wish you and your board success in bringing Skywest to Jamestown! 

Sincerely, 

Tim Burchill, Chair 

Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce 

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JOE HEGLAND 

Curriculum and Professional Development 

December 11,2013 

To Whom It May Concern: 

] ames town PufJCic ScfiooCs 

ROBERT A. LECH, SUPER:INTENDENT 

207 Second A venue Southeast 

Jamestown, North Dakota 5840 I 

(701) 252-1950 Fax (70 I) 251-2011 

SALLYOST 

Business Manager 

Human Resources Director 

My name is Robert Lech and I serve as the Superintendent of Schools for the Jamestown School District in 

Jamestown, ND. I am writing in support of the selection of SkyWest Airlines as the air carrier for the 

Jamestown Regional Airport. I believe that it is critical to the continued growth of our community to have an 

airline ofSkyWest's caliber to provide service to and from Jamestown. I believe that SkyWest's commitment 

to high standards and competitive fares would result in increased usage of our airport across our growing 

region. 

· If you have any questions related to this letter, you can call me at (701) 252M1950 or through email at 

rob.lech@sendit.nodak.edu. 

Sincerely, 

Robert A. Lech 

Superintendent 

Jamestown Public Schools 

The mission ofthe Jamestown public school is to inspire and empower all students to develop to their full potential througll a unified effort of students, 

parents, teachers, staff, administration, and citizens in a secure, respectful and enjoyable leamingenvironment. 

The Jamestown Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex:, or handicap in its employment 

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now orily travel -<tge,ndy wtthirt the Jamestown R~gion. on~an (Jtmual b~sis;. W~ .q~v~loP approxlm~telv. 

~660 ttinercatie~ for qJstomers so dep~ndability and retia biiity are· extremelY importa rit to ot:~r customers 

to depart fromJMS or they-:.ohoo$eto U.$e abo.thet:airpoi't Unfortunately, the ppqr reliab!Utv qfGre~t 

Lakes Airlines has ·re~ulted: ln ,many of ou·r customers: insisting thatthey :dep~r,t fr:.orn .BIS .. ~Allor AM. {~II 

100 miles ·from JMS.). 

We certainly like. the Sk.y.W~stAirHnes hid to p.rovide dependable Jet se.l'Yi<;e b$twe.en JIViS &. tJEN 

utilizing a full: cotle shqre w!th U.nlted: Ai'rlines· •. B.eirng1-able. ~q ear.n.iJ.nCl r~d~em freque.rtt :fiye.r mile§ is 

de:fihitely ~· posJtlve.for !.IS. AI&Oi. haVIng: an airline' with wqrld.:w;ide c:onn~c.t.lvity ls Very ;t11uch desired. 

We undersfan~f that the S.kYWest se.rvlte wo_uld provide one EQQ'Od trip da!iY,' betWeen .JMS & DEN, and 

we believe· that o"'r ¢1iiSto~mer,S, WiO .b.e happy with this: re liabl~/d~pendable/t!i>mpet1dveJy~priceci service. 

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Dear Matt: 

Timely, effective and efficient air service would be of great value to North Dakota State Hospital. We attempt to use 

local air service to send our employees to training and business opportunities and for the recruitment of 

specialized/professional positions. The service currently provided is really an impediment to our efforts. We are never 

certain if the current air carrier will arrive or depart on a regular schedule. Thus, because of bad experiences, we have a 

tendency to fly out of Fargo and Bismarck. We also tend to bring in professionals for visits and interviews by the same 

route. For the professionals we plan to hire, a good impression of the community is vital to our recruitment efforts- a 

bad experience with the airline starts the whole process off on the wrong foot. 

The news of Sky West's interest in Jamestown, with one timely flight (and a larger plane with a bathroom) to and from 

Denver daily is indeed good news. 

The North Dakota State Hospital supports your efforts in procuring this air carrier to the Jamestown Regional Airport. 

Best wishes, 

Alex C. Schweitzer 

Superintendent- North Dakota State Hospital 

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Matthew Leitner 

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Stutsman County Housing- Dave <housing@daktel.com> 

Friday, December 13, 2013 9:04 AM 

Mathew Leitner 

Airport support 

I support the efforts ofthe Jamestown Airport in securing Skywest Airlines. Skywest will offer jet service from 

Jamestown to Denver daily. The jet service is much more comfortable for passengers. 

Jamestown and the region are at the cusp of major growth. During the next couple years, we will need more than 2,500 

temporary workers to construct various plants. We fully expect 3,000 plus permanent positions within the next five 

years. 

We have two higher education campuses within 30 miles that fly teams for competition. They are not using JMS 

because ofthe small aircraft and poor connection with a major airline. Skywest would solve that and allow these 

campuses to fly their teams directly from Jamestown. Both campuses have long term growth goals that would increase 

students by 500 more in the region. 

Within 45 miles of Jamestown there are several large industries that are growing that may require a good airline. Post 

(Carrington- pasta plant), John Deere (Valley City- manufacturingL CHS- Cenex (Spiritwood- fertilizer plant}, Great 

River Energy (Spiritwood- coal plant and bio-refinery), and Cavendish (Jamestown- agriculture), just to name a few. 

We want a reliable and inviting flight service in Jamestown, and there is only on contender for that service: Skywest. 

David Klein 

Executive Director 

Stutsman County Housing Authority 

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Matthew Leitner 

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Dear Matt, 

Lindbo, Jody UTAS <Jody.Lindbo@utas.utc.com> 

Friday, December 06, 2013 3:49 PM 

j msai rport@daktel.com 

Support for SkyWest Service in JMS 

Thank you for the extremely fast response via the phone a few minutes ago. Just to put in writing after you debriefed 

me on the current situation, I STRONGLY support SkyWest operating with United out of Jamestown. Additionally, for 

what it is worth, I support flying to Denver instead of Chicago. My role as a Product Support Engineer for one of the 

largest aerospace companies in the world demands that I have the ability to travel anywhere in the world in a short 

notice. In the past two years I have flown approximately 250k miles and cannot rely on the current airline servicing 

Jamestown. Especially in the winter season, I would love to not have to drive 200 miles (round trip) to Fargo/Bismarck 

to fly. 

Thanks, 

Jody Lindbo 

Product Support Engineer- UTAS Interiors- Cargo Systems 

Desk: +1 701253 7705; Mobile: +1 7012518213 

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South Central 

DAKOTA 

Raglllnal Council 

December 30~ 2013 

Mr. Jim Boyd 

Chairman. 

Jame.stown Regional Airport Autho.rity 

Jamestown; ND .58401 

Dear Mr. Bo:yd: 

120 2nd St. SE, P~O., Box 903. 

Jamestown, ND 58402,0903 

Phone: 701.952.8060. 

FAX: 70.L952,.49aO 

Email:dkantrud@scdrc.org 

The South Central Dakota Regional Council Executive Bo:ard: vQted to support the recommendations of 

the Jamestown Regional Airport Authority in th¢.. choice Qf'a ¢~i,er for the J~estown R~gional 

Airp.ort. Upon discus.sion of the two companies that submitt¢d bids to prov1de .airline servic.es to the 

Ja.mestown R,egJonal Airport Authority~ board members voted to support the recommendation of the 

Jamesto:w.nArrport Authority whm~e members have researched the issue .. 

Sincerely~ 

Executive Director 

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Hello, 

Ramone Gumke <rgumke@gmail.com> 

Friday, December 13, 2013 10:55 AM 

jmsairport@daktel.com 

Essential Air Service Bids 

I am writing in support of awarding the bid to Sky West. I am the president of the City Council here in Jamestown and I 

have flown out of Jamestown only twice in my entire lifetime due to the lackluster performance at best, that I have 

personally experienced with Great Lakes Aviation. In addition the monetary cost of flying their service has been the 

most influential factor in the decision not to fly here. I believe the code sharing offered by flying Sky West will allow for 

reasonably priced flights and having flown Sky West in the past I have no doubt service and performance will also be of a 

higher standard. During the short period of time that jet service was available in Jamestown boardings almost tripled 

and prices were reasonable so I feel having this service again through Sky West will be in our airport, community, and 

citizens best interests. Thank you for your time and please consider awarding the bid to Sky West. 

Sincerely, 

Ramone Gumke 

President Jamestown City Council 

Jamestown, ND 

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