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AIRCRAFT PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Dated as of the
day of
, 2013,
between
TRT Leming, Inc.,
as Seller,
and
JEGE, LLC,
as Purchaser,
concerning that certain Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation G-IV jet aircraft bearing
U.S. registration number N423TT,
and
manufacturer's serial number 1085.
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AIRCRAFT PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This AIRCRAFT PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and entered into as of the
day of
, 2013, by and between TRT Leasing, Inc., a Florida corporation, whose address is 505
South Flagler Drive, Suite 700, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (the "Seller"), and JEGE, LLC, a Virgin Islands
limited liability company, whose address is 6100 Red Hook Quarter, B3, St. Thomas, USVI
00802 (the
"Purchaser").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Seller owns the Aircraft described and referred to herein;
WHEREAS, Purchaser desires to purchase the Aircraft from Seller, and Seller is willing to sell the Aircraft
to Purchaser;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises and the mutual covenants and agreements herein
contained, the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS
1.1
The following terms shall have the following meanings for all purposes of this Agreement:
"Aircraft" means that certain 1988 Gulfstream Aerospace model G-IV jet aircraft bearing manufacturer's
serial number 1085 and United States registration number N423TT (the "Airframe"); together with two (2)
Rolls Royce TAY 611 .8 jet aircraft engines respectively bearing manufacturers serial numbers 16291 and
16292 presently affixed thereto (the "Engines"); Garrett GTCP36.100 Auxiliary Power Unit bearing
manufacturers serial number P 465C, and all radios, navigational devices, fixtures, furnishings, and loose
items (pins, plugs, covers, etc.) commonly referred to as "fly-away" kit items; and all installed or
appurtenant equipment that is normally part of the Airframe, and all equipment that is attached as
additional upgrades, and all contract interests or rights Seller may have pertaining to the Airframe and/or
the Engines, and all Aircraft Documents, including, without limitation all of the same referred to in Exhibit
A hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
"Aircraft Documents" means collectively all log books, maintenance records, manuals, schematics, x-
rays, burn certifications, drawings and other documents pertaining to the Aircraft
"Aircraft Registration Application" means an FAA Aeronautical Center Form 8050.1 Aircraft
Registration Application.
"Balance of the Purchase Price" means the amount of Five Million Six Hundred Fifty Thousand United
States Dollars (US$5,650,000.
"Business Day" means any day of the year in which banks are not authorized or required to close in the
State of Florida.
"Cape Town Treaty" means collectively the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment,
the Protocol to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment on Matters Specific to
Aircraft Equipment, the Regulations for the International Registry, and the International Registry
Procedures, together with all other rules, amendments, supplements, and revisions thereto.
"Closing" means the consummation of the purchase and sale transaction contemplated by this Agreement.
"Closing Date" has the meaning ascribed to the term in Section 4.1.
"Delivery Location" means a facility in the State of Delaware to be mutually agreed upon by Seller and
Purchaser.
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"Delivery• Receipt" means an Aircraft Delivery Receipt in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto.
"Deposit" means a purchase money deposit in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand United States
Dollars (US $250,000.00) which shall be remitted to the Escrow Agent if free, clear and immediately
available funds of the United States by wire transfer on or before, but not later than, two (2) business days
after the execution hereof by the Parties.
"Escrow Agent" means Insured Aircraft Title Service, Inc.
"Escrow and Title Search Fee" means the amount of Four Thousand Five Hundred United States Dollars
(USD $4,500.00), exclusive of International Registry search and registration charges and charges for a
party to register as a Transacting User Entity which shall be borne by such party.
"FAA" means the Federal Aviation Administration.
"FAA Bill of Sale" means an FAA Aeronautical Center Form 8050-2 Aircraft Bill of Sale.
"FAA Civil Aviation Registry" means the FAA Civil Aviation registry, Aircraft Registration Branch,
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 South MacArthur Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
73169.
"Inspection Facility" has the meaning ascribed to the term in Section 3.2.
"International Registry" means the International Registry of Mobile Assets established pursuant to the
Cape Town Treaty.
"Lien" means any lien, mortgage, security interest, lease or other charge or encumbrance or claim or right
of others, including, without limitation, rights of others under any engine or parts interchange, loan, lease,
or pooling agreement.
"Inspection" has the meaning ascribed to the term in Section 3.2.
"Professional User Entity" has the meaning ascribed to the term in Section 2.1.6 of the Registry
Regulations.
"Purchase Price" means the amount of Five Million Nine Hundred Thousand United States Dollars (US
$5,900,000.00).
"Registry Regulations" means the Regulations for the International Registry, which may be obtained
online through the International Registry's website at httpslAvww.internationalregistry.aero.
"Technical Acceptance and Discrepancy Letter" means a Technical Acceptance Letter in the form of
Exhibit D attached hereto.
"Transacting User Entity" has the meaning ascribed to the term in Section 2.1.11 of the Registry
Regulations.
"Warranty Bill of Sale" means a Warranty Bill of Sale in the form of Exhibit C attached hereto.
ARTICLE II. AGREEMENT TO BUY AND SELL
2.1
Agreement. For and in consideration of the Purchase Price, on the Closing Date, Seller shall sell and
deliver to Purchaser, and Purchaser shall purchase and accept delivery from Seller of, the Aircraft on the
terms and conditions set forth herein.
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2.2
Deposit. On or before, but not later than, two (2) business days following the execution hereof by the
Parties, Purchaser shall remit the Deposit to Escrow Agent by wire transfer of free, clear and immediately
available funds of the United States. The Deposit shall be held by the Escrow Agent and shall be disbursed
solely in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. The Deposit shall not be subject to refund
unless the Seller fails to deliver the Aircraft to Purchaser at Closing in the condition required by the terms
set forth in Section 3.1 of this Agreement or unless otherwise provided in this Agreement.
ARTICLE III. AIRCRAFT CONDITION AND INSPECTION
3.1
Aircraft Condition. The Aircraft shall, at the time of Closing and delivery, (i) be operational with a valid
and current United States Standard Category Certificate of Airworthiness, (ii) in airworthy condition, and
current on the manufacturers maintenance program, (iii) have all systems functioning normally in
accordance with the manufacturers specifications and in compliance with all applicable airworthiness
directives and mandatory service bulletins which apply to the Aircraft and have compliance dates on or
before the date of the closing, (iv) have no corrosion beyond manufacturers tolerances, and no accidents
and no history of damage (other than damage to the Aircraft's rudder which was removed and replaced in
July 2012 at the Inspection Facility), (v) shall conform to the specifications set forth on, and include all
equipment, materials and other items associated with the Aircraft as provided in, Exhibit A attached hereto.
(vi) shall be delivered to Purchaser at closing free and clear of all Liens together with all Aircraft
Documents, including, without limitation, current, complete and continuous logbooks from the date of
manufacture to the Closing Date, and with all manuals, data, technical records, task cards and information
back-to-manufacturer on all life limited parts of the Aircraft, (vii) with the Engines enrolled on the Rolls
Royce Corporate Care Program, which shall be transferred in full to Purchaser at closing and (viii) all
service life policies and maintenance programs applicable to the Aircraft and as to which the Aircraft is
enrolled shall be fully transferable to Purchaser and shall be paid current by the Seller at, and as of, the time
of closing; provided, however, that Purchaser shall be responsible for any and all any transfer and/or
assignment fees. Any warranties applicable to the Aircraft, Engines and components shall be transferred to
Purchaser (if transferable) at the time of closing and delivery of the Aircraft. As used herein, the term
"history of damage" means any history of damage the repair of which would constitute a "major repair" as
such term is defined in 14 C.F.R. Part 43, Appendix A, Paragraph (b).
3.2
Inspection. The Aircraft shall be subjected to a pre-purchase inspection (the "Inspection") by the
Purchaser, at the Purchaser's sole cost and expense (which shall be pre-paid) at General Dynamics at Palm
Beach International Airport ("KPB1") (the "Inspection Facility") which may include: (i) a modified
Gulfstream Condition Survey incorporating the items listed on Exhibit E hereto; (ii) borescope of the
Auxiliary Power Unit and Engines; (iii) the review of the Aircraft and Engine log books and maintenance
records (collectively the "Aircraft Documents") (which shall be present with the Aircraft at the time of the
Inspection), and (iv) a local test flight of not more than two (2) hours duration. All test flight(s) shall be at
Purchaser's expense. Seller's flight crew or a flight crew that is reasonably acceptable to Seller, shall
maintain command and control of the Aircraft at all times during all such test flights and Purchaser may
have up to four (4) representatives on board the Aircraft during the same. The cost to deliver the Aircraft to
the Inspection Facility shall be at Seller's expense. Seller shall deliver the Aircraft to the Inspection
Facility for the Inspection and test flight on or about February 7, 2013 but not later than February 11, 2013.
Purchaser shall not allow any lien(s) to be placed against the Aircraft as the result of the Inspection or any
other activity of Purchaser related to the Inspection of the Aircraft. Notwithstanding any other term,
condition or provision hereof to the contrary, if Purchaser rejects the Aircraft because the cost to correct the
discrepancies necessary to cause the Aircraft to be delivered at closing in the condition required under
Section 3.1 hereof will exceed Three Hundred Thousand United States Dollars (U.S. $300,000.00) (which
is the only basis upon which Purchaser may reject the Aircraft), the Deposit shall not be returned unless and
until such time as the Aircraft is returned to the condition that it was in immediately prior to there having
been made any changes to its condition as a direct result of the Inspection or any other activity of Purchaser
related to the Inspection of the Aircraft (the "Pre-Inspection Condition") and the Inspection Facility has
confirmed, in writing, that all costs, fees and expenses related to the Inspection have been paid in full and
that the Inspection Facility has no lien or other claim against the Aircraft as a result of the Inspection or any
other activity of Purchaser related to the Inspection for which payment is due from Purchaser and has not
been made. Purchaser is authorized to contact all maintenance shops and personnel, and the administrators
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of all maintenance programs and warranty programs in connection with the Inspection of the Aircraft and
shall be entitled to all information pertinent to the maintenance and condition of the Aircraft.
3.3
Discrepancy Identification. Within three (3) Business Days after completion of the Inspection and
Purchaser's receipt of the final written report thereof from the Inspection Facility, Purchaser shall execute
and deliver to Seller a Letter in the form of Exhibit "D" attached hereto (the "Technical Acceptance and
Discrepancy Letter") and shall therein indicate (i) those discrepancies that must be corrected in order for
the Aircraft and the Aircraft Documents to be delivered at closing in the condition required under Section
3.1 hereof (the "Inspection Discrepancies") which Seller shall correct, at Sellers expense, prior to Closing ,
or (ii) if the cost estimated by the Inspection Facility to correct the Inspection Discrepancies will exceed
Three Hundred Thousand United States Dollars (U.S. $300,000.00), then, in that event only, at Purchaser's
election, in Purchaser's sole discretion, a statement that Purchaser rejects the Aircraft. If the cost estimated
by the Inspection Facility to correct the Inspection Discrepancies will exceed U.S. $300,000.00, then
notwithstanding Purchaser's failure to reject the Aircraft and its identification of the Inspection
Discrepancies in the Technical Acceptance and Discrepancy Letter, Seller shall have the right, which Seller
may exercise by written notice to Purchaser within three (3) business days after receipt of the Technical
Acceptance and Discrepancy Letter from Seller, to terminate this Agreement at which time all rights of
Purchaser hereunder shall expire and be of no force or effect. If the cost estimated by the Inspection
Facility to correct the Inspection Discrepancies will exceed Three Hundred United States Dollars (U.S.
$300,000.00), and Purchaser has timely and properly rejected the Aircraft, the Deposit, minus any unpaid
costs of Inspection and costs, if any, to return the Aircraft to its Pre-Inspection Condition, shall be refunded
to Purchaser upon confirmation by Escrow Agent that all amounts payable by Purchaser hereunder have
been paid. If the cost estimated by the Inspection Facility to correct the Inspection Discrepancies will
exceed Three Hundred Thousand United States Dollars (U.S. $300,000.00), and Seller has elected to
terminate this Agreement, the Deposit shall be immediately refunded to the Purchaser and, in addition,
Seller shall pay Purchaser all costs and expenses incurred by or billed to Purchaser in connection with the
Inspection, and shall pay all costs required to return the Aircraft to its Pre-Inspection Condtion. If
Purchaser accepts the Aircraft, upon Purchaser's delivery to Seller of the Technical Acceptance and
Discrepancy Letter, the Deposit shall be applied to the Purchase Price at Closing, subject to any other
provisions contained herein with respect to the disbursement of the Deposit in the event a closing does not
occur.
3.4
Correction of Inspection Discrepancies. Subject to Purchaser's right reject the Aircraft and Seller's right
to terminate this Agreement as provided in Section 3.3 hereof, upon receipt of the executed Technical Acceptance
and Discrepancy Letter, Seller shall authorize the Inspection Facility to correct at Seller's expense, all the Inspection
Discrepancies. Upon Seller's causing to be completed the correction of all the Inspection Discrepancies, Purchaser
shall have the right, at Seller's expense, to require an additional inspection and test flight of the Aircraft, with a
duration not to exceed two (2) hours, to determine that all such Inspection Discrepancies have been properly
corrected. Said additional inspection shall take place not later than three (3) business days after Seller gives
Purchaser written notice of completion of the correction of all such Inspection Discrepancies.
ARTICLE IV. PRE-CLOSING DELIVERIES; CLOSING PROCEDURES
4.1
Closing Date. The Closing and delivery of title to the Aircraft to Purchaser shall take place at the Delivery
Location within three (3) Business Days after completion of the proper correction of all the Inspection
Discrepancies (including, without limitation, Purchaser's verification of such correction through an
additional inspection and test flight as provided in Section 3.4 hereof) and the Aircraft's return to service
thereafter, but not later than March 15, 2013 (the date of the Closing determined in accordance with this
Section 4.1 is the "Closing Date").
4.2
Pre-Closing Obligations.
4.2.1
Prior to the Closing, Purchaser shall remit the Balance of the Purchase Price, plus one-half ('A) of
the Escrow and Title Search Fee, to Escrow Agent.
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4.2.2
Not later than one (I) Business Day prior to the Closing Date, Purchaser shall deliver to the
Escrow Agent an undated, but otherwise fully executed, Aircraft Registration Application.
4.2.3
Not later than one (I) Business Day prior to the Closing Date, Seller shall deliver to the Escrow
Agent:
4.2.3.1 an undated, but otherwise fully executed, FAA Bill of Sale; and
4.2.3.2 an undated, but otherwise fully executed, Warranty Bill of Sale.
4.2.3.3 all documents necessary to convey ownership of the Aircraft to Purchaser free and clear
of all liens, leases and encumbrances of any and every kind whatsoever (hereinafter
referred to as "Curative Documents").
4.2.4
On the Closing Date, Seller shall position the Aircraft at the Delivery Location. All direct
expenses to reposition the Aircraft to the Delivery Location shall be pre-paid by Seller.
4.3
Closing. On the Closing Date, the parties shall perform the following actions, all of which shall be
accomplished simultaneously and collectively shall constitute the Closing:
4.3.1
Seller shall:
4.3.1.1 deliver to Purchaser at the Delivery Location the Aircraft in the condition required under
Section 3.1 hereof and with the proper correction of all the Inspection Discrepancies as provided
in Section 3.4 hereof;
4.3.1.2 instruct the Escrow Agent to date and release to Purchaser the Warranty Bill of Sale;
4.3.1.3 instruct the Escrow Agent to date and file the FAA Bill of Sale in the FAA Civil Aviation
Registry; and
4.3.2
Purchaser shall:
4.3.2.1 provided that the Aircraft is in the condition required under Section 3.1 hereof and all the
Inspection Discrepancies are properly corrected as provided in Section 3.4 hereof, accept
delivery of the Aircraft from Seller at the Delivery Location; and
4.3.2.2 deliver to Seller a fully executed Delivery Receipt; and
4.3.2.3 authorize Escrow Agent to release the Purchase Price from Escrow in accordance with
the directions provided by Seller; and
4.3.2.4 instruct Escrow Agent to date and file the Aircraft Registration Application in the FAA
Civil Aviation Registry.
4.3.3
Escrow Agent shall:
4.3.3.1 if (A) the records of the FAA then reflect that Seller is the record owner of the Aircraft
and all portions thereof, and that the Aircraft and all portions thereof are free and clear of all
recorded liens, claims and encumbrances (or will be upon the filing of the Curative Documents
held by the Escrow Agent, which Curative Documents the Escrow Agent shall have authorization
to release and/or file in accordance with this Agreement), (B) the records of the International
Registry do not reflect the registration of any liens, claims or encumbrances against the Aircraft,
or any portion thereof, and there are no registrations on the International Registry reflecting
ownership of the Aircraft, or any portion thereof, in the name of any third party, and (C) the
Escrow Agent has not otherwise received notice of any other lien, claim or encumbrance asserted
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by any third party with respect to the Aircraft, or any portion thereof, then so advise the
participants at the Closing and, provided that the Escrow Agent has confirmed that all conditions
in Sections 4.3.1 and 4.3.2 hereof have been satisfied, then, but only then, immediately wire the
Purchase Price as directed by Seller in accordance with wire transfer instructions which shall be
provided to Escrow Agent by Seller prior to the Closing Date and simultaneously file with the
FAA Registry for recordation the FAA Bill of Sale and any other necessary Escrow Documents
and, upon doing so, notify each of the participants at the Closing of the time of filing of each such
Escrow Document.
4.4
International Registry Matters.
4.4.1
At least five (5) days prior to the Closing, each of Seller and Purchaser, at its own expense, shall
have obtained approval on the International Registry at https://www.internationalregistry.aero to
be a Transacting User Entity and such approvals shall be a condition for closing. Prior to the
Closing, Seller and Purchaser shall each designate the Escrow Agent as Seller's and Purchaser's
Professional User Entity for purposes of requesting and providing consent to the registration of a
searchable Contract of Sale (Bill of Sale) evidencing the transfer of title to the Aircraft from Seller
to Purchaser. Purchaser shall be solely responsible for all fees, costs and expenses of the
registration of the contract of sale with the International Registry, excluding only the fees for
Seller to register as a Transacting User Entity which shall be borne by Seller. Immediately
following the Closing, the Escrow Agent, as the Professional User Entity for each of Seller and
Purchaser, shall electronically initiate and consent to the registrations with the International
Registry of the interests created by the Warranty Bill of Sale (the same being referred to as a
contract of sale for purposes of the International Registry) with respect to the Aircraft.
4.4.2
Purchaser shall have no right to, and hereby agrees that it will not, register, consent to or allow any
third party to register any contract of sale, prospective contract of sale, international interest or
prospective international interest under the Cape Town Treaty with respect to the airframe or the
engines on the Aircraft until after the Closing has been completed in accordance with the
provisions of Section 4.3 and title to the Aircraft has been conveyed to Purchaser.
4.4.3
Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, Purchaser and the Escrow Agent
hereby agree that in the event of termination of this Agreement for any reason whatsoever (which
termination shall in no event be effective until the requirements of this Section 4.4.3 have been
satisfied), the Escrow Agent shall not return the Deposit to Purchaser, and Seller shall have no
obligation to pay Purchaser any amounts due to Purchaser by reason of such termination, whether
pursuant to Section 7.4.1 or otherwise, unless and until the Escrow Agent has searched the
International Registry and determined that no contract of sale, prospective contract of sale,
international interest or prospective international interest has been filed or registered against any
portion or all of the Aircraft by Purchaser or any person claiming by, through, under or in
connection with Purchaser. Each party shall bear one-half of all costs and expenses to search the
International Registry database pursuant to this Section 4.4.3, unless this Agreement terminates as
a result of a breach or default by one of the parties hereto, in which event the party in breach or
default shall pay all such costs.
4.4.4
In the event that any contract of sale, prospective contract of sale, international interest or
prospective international interest has been filed or registered against the Aircraft by Purchaser or
any person claiming by, through, under or in connection with Purchaser in breach of Section 4.4.2,
Purchaser shall discharge or cause the discharge of any such filing or registration immediately
after written notice from Seller or the Escrow Agent to Purchaser. Purchaser agrees that Seller
shall have all of the rights available to it under law or in equity, including the right of specific
performance, to enforce Purchaser's performance of its obligations hereunder.
ARTICLE V. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
5.1
Seller's Representations and Warranties. Seller hereby represents and warrants as follows:
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5.1.1
Seller is a corporation duly formed, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the
State of Florida, possessing perpetual existence as a legal entity, having the capacity to sue and be
sued in its own name, having full power, legal right and authority to carry on its business as
currently conducted, and to execute, deliver and perform the provisions of this Agreement.
5.1.2
The execution, delivery, and performance by Seller of this Agreement, and the sale of the Aircraft,
have been duly authorized by all necessary action on behalf of Seller and do not conflict with or
result in any breach of any of the terms or constitute a default under any document, instrument, or
agreement to which Seller is a party.
5.1.3
The person executing this Agreement on behalf of Seller has full power and authority to do so.
5.1.4
This Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligations of Seller and is enforceable
against Seller in accordance with its terms.
5.1.5
At Closing Seller shall deliver to Purchaser good and marketable title to the Aircraft free and clear
of any and all Liens.
5.2
Purchaser's Representations and Warranties. Purchaser hereby represents and warrants as follows:
5.2.1
Purchaser is a limited liability company organized and existing under and pursuant to the laws of
the Virgin Islands, possessing perpetual existence as a legal entity, having the capacity to sue and
be sued in its own name, having full power, legal right and authority to carry on its business as
currently conducted, and to execute, deliver and perform the provisions of this Agreement.
5.2.2
The execution, delivery, and performance by Purchaser of this Agreement, and the acquisition of
the Aircraft, has been duly authorized by all necessary action on behalf of Purchaser and does not
conflict with or result in any breach of any of the terms or constitute a default under any
document, instrument, or agreement to which Purchasers, or either of them, is/are a party.
5.2.3
The person executing this Agreement on behalf of Purchaser has full power and authority to do so.
5.2.4
This Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligations of Purchaser and is
enforceable against Purchaser in accordance with its terms.
ARTICLE VI. DISCLAIMER
6.1
DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE
AIRCRAFT IS BEING SOLD AND DELIVERED TO PURCHASER IN "AS IS, WHERE IS, AND
WITH ALL FAULTS" CONDITION, AND THAT ALL DELIVERY CONDITIONS SPECIFIED IN
THIS AGREEMENT SHALL EXPIRE AND BE OF NO FURTHER FORCE OR EFFECT AS OF THE
CLOSING.
PURCHASER IS RELYING EXCLUSIVELY ON ITS OWN INDEPENDENT
INVESTIGATION OF THE AIRCRAFT AND ITS CONDITION AND THAT THE PURCHASE PRICE
WAS ESTABLISHED ON THAT BASIS.
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS
AGREEMENT AND THE WARRANTY BILL OF SALE, SELLER DOES NOT MAKE, GIVE, OR
EXTEND, AND PURCHASER HEREBY DISCLAIMS AND RENOUNCES, ANY AND ALL
WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, WHETHER ARISING IN LAW, IN EQUITY, IN CONTRACT, OR IN TORT, AND
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY,
AIRWORTHINESS, DESIGN, CONDITION, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE.
IN NO
EVENT MAY SELLER BE HELD LIABLE TO PURCHASER FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.
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ARTICLE VII. MISCELLANEOUS
7.1
Taxes. Neither the Purchase Price of the Aircraft nor any other payments to be made by Purchaser under
this Agreement includes, and Purchaser shall be responsible for, shall indemnify and hold harmless Seller
against, and shall pay promptly when due, any and all sales taxes, use taxes, excise taxes, or other similar
taxes, duties, and fees of any and every kind or nature whatsoever that may be imposed on Purchaser,
Seller, or both, by any federal, national, state, county, local, or other governmental authority, as a result of
the sale or delivery of the Aircraft to, and/or the purchase, use, or other consumption of the Aircraft by,
Purchaser, except solely for any taxes attributed to Seller's income. Purchaser's obligations under this
Section 7.1 shall survive delivery and acceptance of the Aircraft.
7.2
Third-Party Warranties. To the extent that any warranties from manufacturers, prior owners of the
Aircraft, service providers or suppliers with respect to the Aircraft are still in effect and are assignable, all
rights under such warranties arc hereby assigned and transferred to Purchaser effective upon completion of
the Closing. Any transfer fees or other costs of such assignment shall be paid by Purchaser.
7.3
Risk of Loss. Seller shall bear all risk of loss, damage, or destruction of the Aircraft occurring prior to the
Closing. Purchaser shall bear all risk of loss, damage, or destruction of the Aircraft occurring subsequent
to the Closing. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Agreement, if at any time prior to the
Closing the Aircraft is destroyed or damaged beyond economic repair, as determined by Seller in its
reasonable discretion, this Agreement shall terminate, and Escrow Agent shall refund the Deposit to
Purchaser and neither party shall any further obligation to the other.
7.4
Defaults.
7.4.1
Seller's Default. In the event Seller fails to deliver the Aircraft to Purchaser in the condition
required by Section 3.1, and provided Purchaser is not in breach or default of this Agreement,
Purchaser shall have the option to terminate this Agreement by written notice to Seller and Escrow
Agent, whereupon the Deposit shall be refunded to Purchaser and Seller shall reimburse Purchaser
upon Purchaser's demand for the costs incurred by or billed to Purchaser in connection with the
Inspection and any movement and/or test flight costs paid by Purchaser.
7.4.2
Purchaser's Default. In the event Purchaser fails to accept delivery of the Aircraft and pay the
Purchase Price to Seller in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and
provided Seller is not in breach or default of this Agreement, Seller shall have the option to
terminate this Agreement by written notice to Purchaser and Escrow Agent. If Seller elects to
terminate this Agreement under this Section 7.4.2, Escrow Agent shall pay the Deposit to Seller
as liquidated damages, and this Agreement shall be of no further force or effect. The parties each
acknowledge and agree that the liquidated damages amount provided for in this Section 7.4.2 is a
reasonable estimate of the damages that would be incurred by Seller in the event Purchaser
defaults on Purchaser's obligations under this Agreement. Seller's rights to receive the Deposit as
liquidated damages, and Seller's rights under Section 4.4, shall be cumulative and not alternative,
and shall be the sole remedies available to Seller in the event Purchaser defaults on Purchaser's
obligations under this Agreement, and Seller waives any other remedies that may be available to
Seller at law or in equity.
7.5
Like Kind Exchange.
Purchaser and Seller each understand and agree that either Party may be
transferring or acquiring the Aircraft as part of a like-kind exchange as described by Section 1031 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and the Treasury Regulations thereunder.
Purchaser and Seller further understand and agree that, if required to do so, either Party may transfer its
rights in this Agreement and/or Bill of Sale, but not its obligations, warranties or liabilities in this
Agreement, to a "qualified intermediary" as such term is described in Treasury Regulation §1.1031(k)-
1(g)(4) or to a third party Exchange Accommodation Titleholder as defined under Revenue Procedure
2000-37, and, if required to do so, the other Party will transfer its rights in this Agreement and the Bill of
Sale, but not its obligations, warranties or liabilities in this Agreement, to a "qualified intermediary" as
such term is described in Treasury Regulation §1.1031(k)- l(g)(4) or to a third party Exchange
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Accommodation Titleholder as defined under Revenue Procedure 2000-37. The Parties agree, subject to
the terms of this Agreement, that, if required to do so, (i) the Parties may transfer their respective rights
under this Agreement and the Bill of Sale, but not their respective obligations, warranties or liabilities
under this Agreement, to their respective qualified intermediary or third party Exchange Accommodation
Titleholder, (ii) Purchaser will cooperate in any reasonable manner in connection with Seller's Like-Kind
Exchange (including the execution of any form or document required by Section 1031 of the Code and the
Treasury Regulations thereunder), but Seller shall reimburse Purchaser for any actual out-of-pocket costs
and expenses incurred by Purchaser with respect to such cooperation, (iii) Seller will cooperate in any
reasonable manner in connection with Purchaser's Like-Kind Exchange (including the execution of any
form or document required by Section 1031 of the Code and the Treasury Regulations thereunder), but
Purchaser shall reimburse Seller for any actual out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by Seller with
respect to such cooperation, and (iv) the Parties shall look solely to each other (and not to their respective
qualified intermediary or third party Exchange Accommodation Titleholder) with respect to resolving any
dispute regarding the Aircraft, this Agreement or the Bill of Sale.
7.6
Amendments.
The provisions of this Agreement may not be waived, altered, modified, amended,
supplemented or terminated in any manner whatsoever except by written instrument signed by both parties
hereto.
7.7
Severability. Any provision of this Agreement that may be determined by competent authority to be
prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of
such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof, and any such
prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such
provision in any other jurisdiction.
7.8
Assignment. Purchaser may assign any or all of its rights and/or obligations under this Agreement. Except
as otherwise provided in the preceding sentence, neither party may assign any of its rights or delegate any
of its obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party.
7.9
Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon each of the
parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
7.10
Headings and References. The division of this Agreement into sections, and the insertion of headings, are
for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of this Agreement.
7.11
Counterparts. This Agreement may be fully executed in two (2) or more separate counterparts by each of
the parties hereto, both such counterparts together constituting but one and the same instrument. Such
counterparts may be exchanged via facsimile transmission or e-mail, provided that immediately following
such transmission, each party shall forward an executed original copy of the counterpart to the other party
by first class mail or courier.
7.12
Notices. All communications, declarations, demands, consents, directions, approvals, instructions, requests
and notices required or permitted by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been
duly given or made when delivered personally, delivered by email, delivered by facsimile transaction, or in
the case of documented overnight delivery service or registered or certified mail, return receipt requested,
delivery charge or postage prepaid, on the date shown on the receipt therefor, in each case at the address set
forth below:
If to Seller:
TRT Leasing, Inc.
505 S. Flagler Dr., Suite 700
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Email:
Attn. Terry Taylor
Tel:
(561) 655.8900
Fax:
(561)
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If to Purchaser:
JEGE, LLC
Tel:
(212) 971.1314
6100 Red Hook Quarter, B3
Fax:
(340) 775-2528
St. Thomas, USVI 00802
Email:
Attn. Mr. Lawrence Visosld, Manager
with a copy to:
Darren K. Indyke, Esq.
Tel:
(212)971-1314
Darren K. Indyke, PLLC
Fax:
(646)350-0378
575 Lexington Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Email:
If to Escrow
Agent:
Insured Aircraft Title Service, Inc.
Tel:
405.681-6663
4848 S.W. 36th Street
Fax:
405.681-9299
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
Attn:
Kirk Woford
Seller shall provide to Purchaser a copy of all communications, declarations, demands, consents, directions,
approvals, instructions, requests and notices sent by Seller to Escrow Agent, and Purchaser shall provide to
Seller a copy of all communications, declarations, demands, consents, directions, approvals, instructions,
requests and notices sent by Purchaser to Escrow Agent.
7.13
Attorney Fees. In the event it becomes necessary to enforce the terms of this Agreement by litigation or
otherwise, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney fees and court costs,
including any such fees or costs arising from subsequent appeals and efforts to execute on any judgment.
7.14
Non-Waiver. Any failure at any time of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not
constitute a waiver of such provision or prejudice the right of such party to enforce such provision at any
subsequent time.
7.15
Entire Agreement. The parties agree that the terms and conditions of this Agreement constitute the entire
agreement between the parties. This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements between the parties,
express or implied.
7.16
Transaction Costs and Expenses. Each party to this Agreement shall bear its own transaction costs and
expenses, including, without limitation, any brokers' commissions and/or attorneys' fees.
7.17
Broken Fees and Expenses. Seller agrees to indemnify and hold Purchaser harmless from and against
any claims made by any broker or other party claiming an interest in the Aircraft or the Purchase Price
arising from an actual or alleged relationship or agreement with Seller. Purchaser agrees to indemnify and
hold Seller harmless from and against any claims made by any broker or other party claiming an interest in
the Aircraft or the Purchase Price arising from an actual or alleged relationship or agreement with
Purchaser.
7.18
Time is of the Essence. Time shall be of the essence for all events contemplated hereunder.
7.19
Confidentiality.
The terms and conditions of this Agreement, and all writings, discussions, and
negotiations in connection with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement (including, without
limitation, the fact that discussions and negotiations have been conducted by the parties), shall remain
strictly confidential and shall not be disclosed by either party, without the prior written consent of the other
party, except that each party shall be entitled to disclose the terms and conditions of this Agreement to such
party's attorneys, accountants, consultants, and other advisors performing services for such party with
respect to or affected by the transaction contemplated by this Agreement.
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7.20
Force Majeure. Seller shall not be liable for any failure of or delay in the correction of any Inspection
Discrepancies, or in the delivery of the Aircraft to Purchaser, for the period that such failure or delay is due
to Acts of God or the public enemy; war, insurrection or riots; fires, governmental actions; strikes or labor
disputes; inability to obtain Aircraft materials, accessories, equipment, or parts from the vendors; or any
other cause beyond Seller's absolute control. Upon the occurrence of any such event, the time required for
performance by Seller of its obligations arising under this Agreement shall be extended by a period equal to
the duration of such event; provided, however, that if such failure or delay is reasonably estimated to
extend or does extend beyond thirty (30) days, Purchaser may at its option terminate this Agreement upon
written notice to Seller, and the Deposit shall be returned to Purchaser and the parties shall have no further
obligation to one another hereunder except for each party's obligation to pay its portion of the Escrow Fees.
7.21
Agreement Negotiated. The parties to this Agreement are sophisticated and have been represented or had
the opportunity to be represented in connection with the negotiation and performance of this Agreement.
The parties agree that no presumption(s) relating to the interpretation of contracts against the drafter of any
particular clause should or may be applied in this case and, therefore, waive their effects.
7.22
Governing Law. This Agreement has been negotiated and delivered in the State of Florida and shall in all
respects be governed by, and constnted in accordance with, the laws of the State of Florida, including all
matters of construction, validity and performance, without giving effect to its conflict of laws provisions.
7.23
Jurisdiction and Venue. Each party hereto submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the
state and federal courts serving Palm Beach County, Florida over any and all disputes between the parties
arising under this Agreement, or in any respect related hereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned parties have caused this Aircraft Purchase Agreement to be
executed, delivered and effective as of the date first above written.
Seller:
TRT Leasing, Inc.
By:
Print:
Title:
Purchaser:
JECE, LLC
By:
Print:
Title:
CONSENT AND JOINDER
Purchaser and Seller hereby appoint Escrow Agent as document holder and stakeholder for the sale and purchase of
the Aircraft, and the Escrow Agent accepts such appointment for and in consideration of the Escrow and Title
Search Fee. The parties acknowledge that the Escrow Agent is acting as a document holder and stakeholder only, its
duties being purely ministerial, at their request and for their convenience, that the Escrow Agent shall not be deemed
to be the agent or trustee for either of the parties, and that the Escrow Agent shall not be liable to either of the parties
for any act or omission unless it involves willful misconduct or gross negligence on its part. Purchaser and Seller
shall each pay one-half (A) of the Escrow and Title Search Fee.
The undersigned does hereby consent to and join in the foregoing Agreement hereby agreeing to act as Escrow
Agent in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement applicable to the Escrow Agent.
Insured Aircraft Title Service, Inc.
By:
Print:
Kirk Woford
Title:
President
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EXHIBIT A To Aircraft Purchase Agreement
1988 GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE MODEL 6-1V JET AIRCRAFT; SERIAL NUMBER 1085;
REGISTRATION NUMBER N423TT
DESCRIPTION OF AIRCRAFT
(SEE ATTACHED)
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Exhibit B To Aircraft Purchase Agreement
AIRCRAFT DELIVERY RECEIPT
JEGE, LLC ("Purchaser") hereby acknowledges irrevocable acceptance of the Aircraft and the Aircraft Documents
described and referred to herein from TRT Leasing, Inc. ("Seller"), at
o'clock (am / pm) on the
day of
, 2013, at
Airport, in the State of
"Aircraft" means that certain 1988 Gulfstream Aerospace model G-IV jet aircraft bearing manufacturer's
serial number 1085 and United States registration number N423TT (the "Airframe"); together with two (2)
Rolls Royce TAY 61 I.8 jet aircraft engines respectively bearing manufacturers serial numbers 16291 and
16292 presently affixed thereto (the "Engines"); one (1) Garrett GTCP36-I 00 Auxiliary Power Unit
bearing manufacturers serial number P 465C, and all radios, navigational devices, fixtures, furnishings, and
loose items (pins, plugs, covers, etc.) commonly referred to as "fly-away" kit items; all installed or
appurtenant equipment that is normally part of the Airframe; all equipment that is attached as additional
upgrades; all contract interests or rights Seller may have pertaining to the Airframe and/or the Engines; and
all Aircraft Documents.
"Aircraft Documents" means collectively all log books, maintenance records, manuals, schematics, x-
rays, burn certifications, drawings and other documents pertaining to the Aircraft that are in the Seller's
possession.
TOTAL TIME AIRFRAME AT DELIVERY:
hours
TOTAL TIME ENGINES AT DELIVERY:
Left Engine:
hours
Right Engine:
hours
TOTAL LANDINGS AT DELIVERY:
Purchaser irrevocably acknowledges and agrees that the Aircraft has been delivered to Purchaser duly assembled
and in good working order and condition. Purchaser further irrevocably acknowledges and agrees that Seller has
complied with, or Purchaser has waived, each and every obligation of Seller with respect to the delivery of the
Aircraft arising under that certain Aircraft Purchase Agreement by and between Purchaser and Seller dated as of the
day of
, 2013 (the "Agreement").
The undersigned confirms that it has independently inspected and examined the Aircraft and associated records and
log books, and has had the opportunity to have same inspected by an independent expert of his/its own selection.
The undersigned Purchaser acknowledges that aircraft use and operation are ultra-hazardous activities involving
substantial risk of bodily harm, including death. The undersigned Purchaser is not relying upon any statements or
representations whatsoever made by the Seller regarding the Aircraft or its physical condition but, rather, is relying
solely upon information derived by the undersigned Purchaser from an independent inspection of the Aircraft and
that the undersigned Purchaser is a knowledgeable and sophisticated aircraft user. The undersigned confirms (both
for the undersigned and for the heirs, executors, administrators and assigns of the undersigned) that, except as
expressly provided in the Warranty Bill of Sale delivered by Seller to Purchaser with respect to the Aircraft (the
"Warranty Bill of Sale"), the Seller (including the Seller's officers, directors, managers, members, agents and
representatives) shall have no obligation or liability to the undersigned that will survive the closing of the sale of the
Aircraft to the undersigned, and, subject to that exception, all claims arising from the use or operation of the Aircraft
arising after the delivery of the Aircraft to the undersigned are affirmatively and irrevocably waived, relinquished,
renounced and disclaimed.
DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. PURCHASER CONFIRMS THAT THE AIRCRAFT IS
AIRWORTHY AND IN ACCEPTABLE AND SATISFACTORY CONDITION AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT
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THE AIRCRAFT IS BEING SOLD AND DELIVERED TO PURCHASER IN "AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITH
ALL FAULTS" CONDITION AND THAT ALL DELIVERY CONDITIONS SPECIFIED IN THE AGREEMENT
SHALL EXPIRE AND BE OF NO FURTHER FORCE OR EFFECT UPON DELIVERY OF THIS AIRCRAFT
DELIVERY RECEIPT TO SELLER. SELLER DOES NOT MAKE, GIVE, OR EXTEND, AND EXCEPT AS
EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THE WARRANTY BILL OF SALE, PURCHASER HEREBY DISCLAIMS,
RELINQUISHES AND RENOUNCES, ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY
KIND OR NATURE WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHETHER ARISING IN LAW, IN EQUITY,
IN CONTRACT, OR IN TORT, AND INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, AIRWORTHINESS, DESIGN, CONDITION, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
USE.
IN NO EVENT MAY SELLER BE HELD LIABLE TO PURCHASER FOR ANY INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.
PURCHASER:
JEGE, LLC
By:
Print:
Title:
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Exhibit C To Aircraft Purchase Agreement
WARRANTY BILL OF SALE
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
THAT TRT LEASING, INC., a Florida corporation ("Seller"), is the lawful owner of the full legal and beneficial
title to the following tangible personal property:
that certain 1988 Gulfstream Aerospace model G-IV jet aircraft bearing manufacturer's serial number 1085
and United States registration number N423TT (the "Airframe"); together with two (2) Rolls Royce TAY
611-8 jet aircraft engines respectively bearing manufacturers serial numbers 16291 and 16292 presently
affixed thereto (the "Engines"); one (1) Garrett GTCP36.100 Auxiliary Power Unit bearing manufacturers
serial number P 465C, and all radios, navigational devices, fixtures, furnishings, and loose items (pins,
plugs, covers, etc.) commonly referred to as "fly-away" kit items; and all installed or appurtenant
equipment that is normally part of the Airframe, and all equipment that is attached as additional upgrades,
and all contract interests or rights Seller may have pertaining to the Airframe and/or the Engines
(collectively the "Aircraft"); and
all log books, maintenance records, manuals, schematics, x-rays, burn certifications, drawings and other
documents pertaining to the Aircraft (collectively the "Aircraft Documents").
THAT, for good and valuable consideration, receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, Seller does as
of the date provided below, grant, convey, transfer, deliver and set over all Seller's right, title and interest in and to
the Aircraft and the Aircraft Documents unto JEGE, LLC, a Virgin Islands limited liability company ("Purchaser"),
and unto Purchaser's heirs, successors and assigns.
THAT, Seller hereby represents that there is hereby conveyed to Purchaser on the date hereof, all legal and
equitable title to the Aircraft and the Aircraft Documents free and clear of any and all liens, claims, and
encumbrances, and Seller will forever warrant and defend such title against all claims and demands.
DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE
AIRCRAFT IS BEING SOLD AND DELIVERED TO PURCHASER IN "AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITH ALL
FAULTS" CONDITION, AND THAT ALL DELIVERY CONDITIONS SPECIFIED IN THAT CERTAIN
AIRCRAFT PURCHASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN PURCHASER AND SELLER DATED AS OF
THE
DAY OF
, 2013 (THE "AGREEMENT') SHALL EXPIRE AND BE OF NO
FURTHER FORCE OR EFFECT UPON DELIVERY TO PURCHASER OF THIS WARRANTY BILL OF SALE.
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, SELLER DOES NOT MAKE, GIVE, OR EXTEND, AND
PURCHASER HEREBY DISCLAIMS AND RENOUNCES, ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OR
REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHETHER
ARISING IN LAW, IN EQUITY, IN CONTRACT, OR IN TORT, AND INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, AIRWORTHINESS, DESIGN, CONDITION, OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE. IN NO EVENT MAY SELLER BE HELD LIABLE TO PURCHASER
FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY
KIND.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Seller has caused this instrument to be executed and delivered by its duly authorized
signatory as of this
day of
, 2013.
TRT Leasing, Inc.
By:
Print:
Title:
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Exhibit D To Aircraft Purchase Agreement
DISCREPANCY LETTER
Date:
, 2013
To:
TRT Leasing, Inc.
Attn: Terry Taylor
505 South Flagler Drive, Suite 700
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Re:
1988 Gulfstream Aerospace model G-IV Jet Aircraft;
Serial Number 1085; Registration Number N423TT
Dear Mr. Taylor:
Pursuant to that certain Aircraft Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") dated as of the
day of
, 2013, by and between TRT Leasing, Inc. ("Seller"), and JEGE, LLC ("Purchaser"), with regard
to the above-referenced aircraft (the "Aircraft"), this letter confirms that:
Purchaser has completed its Inspection of the Aircraft on this date and the Inspection Discrepancies (as
defined in the Agreement) set forth on the Schedule attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference are to
be corrected by Seller.
The inspection facility of General Dynamics at Palm Beach International Airport (the "Inspection Facility)
estimates that the costs to repair the Inspection Discrepancies identified by the Inspection Facility are greater than
U.S. $300,000.00. The Aircraft is, on that basis, rejected.
SINCERELY,
JEGE, LLC
By:
Print:
Title:
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Exhibit E To Aircraft Purchase Agreement
Inspections to be Conducted in connection with Modified Gulfstream Condition Survey
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