EXHIBIT 10.25
Agreement number: 99-01-01-UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
between
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO.
and
PRIDE AVIATION, INC.
ARTICLE DESCRIPTION
PAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
LIST OF EXHIBITS 2
PREAMBLE 3
1 TERMS OF AGREEMENT 3
2 DEFINITIONS 3-5
3 COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS 6
4 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 6
5 MAINTENANCE SERVICES 7
6 ENGINEERING SERVICES 8
7 DOCUMENTATION 8-9
8 CHARGES AND PAYMENT 9
9 INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE 00-00
00 XXXXXXXX 00
00 EXCUSABLE DELAY OR FAILURE IN PERFORMANCE 00-00
00 XXXXXXXXXXX 00
00 MISCELLANEOUS 13-17
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EXHIBITS
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I AIRCRAFT STATEMENT OF WORK
II FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
III CERTIFICATION OF FAA DRUG TESTING PROGRAM COVERAGE
IV WARRANTY PERIOD
V DELIVERY RECEIPT
VI REDELIVERY RECEIPT
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AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT
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This Aircraft Maintenance Services Agreement is hereby entered into on the
1/st/ day of January, one thousand nine hundred ninety-nine between Pride
Aviation, Inc. with its office at 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000
and 0000 XX Xxxxxxxx Xx., Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxx 97218("SELLER") and UNITED PARCEL
SERVICE CO. with it's offices at 0000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxx 00000 ("CUSTOMER").
WHEREAS, SELLER maintains and operates facilities for the maintenance and
servicing of Aircraft and component parts; and
WHEREAS, CUSTOMER requires certain Maintenance Services as more
specifically described in Exhibit I, to be performed on Aircraft listed in
Exhibit VII which it owns or operates, from time to time, and/or components used
or usable in the operation of such Aircraft and SELLER is willing to provide or
cause to be provided such services upon the terms, provisions and conditions
hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained,
the parties agrees as follows:
ARTICLE I
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TERMS OF AGREEMENT
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1.01 This Agreement shall be effective as of the 1st day of January 1999,
and shall continue in effect through December 31, 2002, unless extended or
terminated as provided in Article XII.
ARTICLE II
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DEFINITIONS
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2.01 The following definitions shall apply to the terms used in this
Agreement and employed by SELLER in the course of performance of its obligations
under this Agreement, unless otherwise defined herein:
(a) "AIRCRAFT" shall mean the Aircraft types listed on Exhibit VII owned
or operated by CUSTOMER, including all attached engines and any
instrument, equipment, apparatus, assembly, part, appurtenance or
accessory attached to, incorporated, or installed in, such Aircraft.
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ARTICLE III
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COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS
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3.01 The services performed under this agreement shall be performed in a
good and workmanlike manner and in accordance with all applicable FAR's
including, but not limited to 14 CFR Parts 91, 121/135, and as applicable, Part
145.
ARTICLE IV
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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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4.01 During the term of this agreement, SELLER will provide the
facilities, labor, fixtures, equipment, tooling, planning and administration
necessary to perform the SERVICES in compliance with the maintenance program,
the Aircraft workscope, and terms indicated in Exhibit II.
4.02 Unless otherwise agreed to, CUSTOMER will provide to SELLER, upon
delivery of the Aircraft, all applicable work cards, work instructions, lists,
xxxx of materials, engineering authorizations or other specific documentation
necessary to perform the SERVICES on the Aircraft as described in Exhibit I.
However, this excludes any instruction or documentation regarding waste
materials as described in Section 4.05.
4.03 The CUSTOMER shall, at its sole cost and expense, deliver the
Aircraft or components to SELLER at the repair facility or such other location
as may be mutually agreed upon between the parties hereto. SELLER shall
acknowledge receipt of the Aircraft or component by execution of a delivery
receipt in the form of Exhibit VIII. Redelivery of the Aircraft and components
to CUSTOMER at the repair facility upon completion of the SERVICES hereunder
shall be acknowledged by execution of a redelivery receipt in the form of
Exhibit IX.
4.04 All parts furnished by SELLER pursuant to this agreement shall be an
approved part from a FAA approved source. SELLER will extend to CUSTOMER the
benefit of suppliers, which provide warranty periods more favorable than offered
in Exhibit IV. SELLER shall credit CUSTOMER for the cost to CUSTOMER of any
parts or supplies furnished by SELLER, which prove to be defective. Materials
furnished by SELLER at CUSTOMERS request will be at actual cost as verified by
attached invoice plus freight plus 10% handling up to a maximum of $200 per
item.
4.05 SELLER shall be solely responsible for handling, transportation,
disposal and reporting of all hazardous and other waste material resulting from
or associated with SELLER's performance under this Agreement. SELLER shall
comply with all local, state and federal laws and regulations governing such
waste and shall indemnify and hold CUSTOMER harmless for any and all costs,
including attorney fees, related to such waste.
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ARTICLE V
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MAINTENANCE SERVICES
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5.01 During the period this agreement is in effect, SELLER will, upon
request and as mutually agreed, perform MAINTENANCE SERVICES on the Aircraft as
follows:
(a) ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, NON-ROUTINE MAINTENANCE and special inspections
or repairs of the Aircraft, including DEPAINT and PAINT.
(b) Accomplishment of any Airworthiness Directives (AD), supplemental
structural inspection (SSI), or Service Bulletins (SB) applicable to
the Aircraft.
(c) Component overhaul, repair, functional check and modification required
to be performed on components removed from the Aircraft during the
performance of the Maintenance Services for which SELLER has shop
capability at its repair facility. SELLER may, upon CUSTOMER'S prior
approval, arrange with subcontractors for the performance of component
work for which SELLER does not have shop capability. Subcontractors
must be approved in advance by CUSTOMER. In those cases where the
components removed cannot be repaired during performance of services,
CUSTOMER will provide SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS.
5.02 The CUSTOMER shall provide with this contract, a schedule showing to
the best of its ability all of the Aircraft to be serviced during the term of
this contract. CUSTOMER agrees to provide those Aircraft, and retains the
absolute right to substitute alternate Aircraft having the same or similar work
scope or to change the schedule at its sole discretion.
5.03 In the event that SELLER is unable to provide requested services due
to lack of available skills, tooling, labor, or certification to perform the
service, CUSTOMER may provide the work force to complete its requested task at
SELLER's facility, or may remove the Aircraft from SELLER's facility and
complete the work elsewhere.
5.04 Consumables and Expendables will be provided by SELLER, except Paint,
placards, and paint masks for name, logo, & stencils which will be supplied by
the CUSTOMER. CUSTOMER can supply specialty parts and components if the CUSTOMER
so desires.
5.05 SELLER will provide to CUSTOMER, planning services that include
assistance in the preparation of work instructions, ordering of material not
furnished by CUSTOMER, and scheduling of the work included in the MAINTENANCE
SERVICES.
5.06 If during performance of the services, SELLER becomes aware of any
condition which could lead to resultant damage to the Aircraft or any component,
SELLER shall
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advise CUSTOMER immediately and obtain CUSTOMER written approval to perform
recommended Non-Routine Maintenance on such Aircraft or component.
ARTICLE VI
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ENGINEERING SERVICES
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6.01 If requested by CUSTOMER and mutually agreed upon, SELLER will
provide, or cause to be provided, engineering services (including documentation)
in support of maintenance services which are not related to normal Aircraft in-
service problems but involve the repair of damage and/or the performance of
modifications to the Aircraft or components at the rates set forth in Exhibit
II. Engineering services provided hereunder shall be in support of the
maintenance services and include, Depaint and Painting of the Aircraft, field
repairs, major system changes or replacements, or modifications affecting
certification and not covered by FAA approved service bulletins.
ARTICLE VII
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DOCUMENTATION
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7.01 CUSTOMER will furnish SELLER with the following documentation, as
applicable, in a timely manner and suitable for the intended purpose as
applicable for the scheduled workscope:
(a) Maintenance Manuals & Revisions
(b) Illustrated Parts Catalog & Revisions
(c) Wiring diagrams and structural repair manual applicable to each
Aircraft & Revisions thereto.
(d) General Maintenance Manual
7.02 All documentation, as provided for above, will be returned to
CUSTOMER at completion of services as provided for in Exhibit II, in
a timely manner. Such shipment will be via UPS Next Day Air or
shipped in a manner designated by the CUSTOMER.
7.03 SELLER will prepare and furnish at no cost to CUSTOMER the following
documentation as requested by the CUSTOMER and applicable to services performed,
in a timely manner and suitable for the intended purpose:
(a) Engineering Authorizations Sign-Off
(b) Completed Work Package
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(c) Non-Routine Repair Item Card
(d) FAA Form 337
7.04 SELLER will provide all technical data and publications as described
above in Article 7.03 to CUSTOMER at no charge.
7.05 All technical data provided by SELLER will be in compliance with the
applicable Air Transport Association specifications:
(a) Spec 100 - "Manufacturer's Technical Data"
(b) Spec 101 - "Ground Equipment Technical Data"
(c) Spec 300 - "Packaging of Airline Supplies"
7.06 CUSTOMER shall be responsible for technical information provided to
SELLER by CUSTOMER.
ARTICLE VIII
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CHARGES AND PAYMENT
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8.01 SELLER shall invoice the CUSTOMER for the labor, materials and parts
provided in performance of the Services at the rate applicable for each type of
service as specified in Exhibit II.
8.02 All amounts owed to SELLER shall be due and payable in accordance
with Exhibit II. Invoices for the services shall be mailed to CUSTOMER at:
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO.
0000 X. Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxx.
Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
ATTN: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
8.03 The CUSTOMER shall pay to SELLER any sales tax billed by SELLER
imposed by any taxing authority required to be paid by SELLER or by CUSTOMER as
a result of the performance of this agreement. If claim is made against SELLER
for any such taxes, SELLER shall notify CUSTOMER immediately upon receipt of
said notice. If requested by CUSTOMER in writing.
SELLER shall, at CUSTOMER's expense, take such action as CUSTOMER may reasonably
direct with respect to such asserted liability and shall not pay any such
charges, except under protest, if payment is necessary. If payment is made,
SELLER shall, at CUSTOMER's expense, take such
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NOTICES
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13.01 Any notice required or permitted to be given under this agreement
shall be deemed given if in writing and sent by registered mail, facsimile or
express overnight mail.
TO SELLER: Pride Aviation, Inc. Pride Aviation Portland, Inc.
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxx 0000 XX Xxxxxxxx Xx.
Xxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000 Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxx 00000
TEL:(000) 000-0000 (000) 000-0000
FAX:(000) 000-0000 (000) 000-0000
ATTENTION: President
TO CUSTOMER: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO.
0000 X. Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
ATNN: Vice President of Maintenance & Engineering
TEL: (000) 000-0000
FAX: (000) 000-0000
ASSIGNMENT
13.02 SELLER may not assign this agreement and the services to be
provided hereunder without the prior written consent of the CUSTOMER. Consent by
the CUSTOMER to such assignment in one instance shall not constitute consent to
any other assignment.
AMENDMENTS/CHANGES
13.03 This agreement may not be amended or modified except by written
agreement, signed by the parties hereto.
GOVERNING LAW
13.04 THE LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY SHALL GOVERN THIS
AGREEMENT AND ANY CLAIM OR QUESTIONS ARISING HEREUNDER SHALL BE CONSTRUED OR
DETERMINED ACCORDING TO SUCH LAWS.
PARTIAL INVALIDITY
13.05 If any term or condition of this agreement shall be invalid or
unenforceable, the remainder of this agreement to the extent that it is not held
invalid and unenforceable shall continue in full force and effect to the fullest
extent permitted by law.
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This article shall not be construed to preclude the reasonable request by
CUSTOMER for samples as it is related to the performance of the services
hereunder or acceptance of commonly distributed promotional material. This
section shall be strictly enforced and any violation on the part of a
representative, employee, or agent of SELLER shall be construed as a material
breach of the agreement.
13.17 CUSTOMER\SELLER shall not make, promise to make, or cause to be made
any payment, loan or gift, directly or indirectly, (1) to or for the use or
benefit of (i) any official or employee of any government or agency or
instrumentality thereof, (ii) any political office, or (iii) any person (if
CUSTOMER\SELLER knows or has reason to know that such paid payments, loans or
gifts will directly or indirectly give pain to any such official, employee,
political party or official thereof, or candidate), or (2) to any person or
entity if such payment, loan or gift would violate the laws of the United States
or of any country or territory in which it would be made. This section shall be
strictly enforced and any violation on the part of a representative, employee,
or agent of either party shall be construed as a material breach of the
agreement.
RIGHT OF INSPECTION
13.18 CUSTOMER will have the right to inspect, together with the FAA, if
required and deemed necessary, SELLER'S facilities and all documents and records
pertaining to the services performed and/or components, assemblies and/or parts
assigned thereto. Such inspection will be permitted to take place on the
condition that CUSTOMER will give reasonable advance notice to this effect to
the SELLER.
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EXECUTION AND EFFECTIVENESS
13.19 This agreement may only be executed on behalf of SELLER by an
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officer of Vice President rank or above, and on behalf of CUSTOMER by the Vice
President of Maintenance and Engineering.
This agreement shall not be effective and shall not be binding on SELLER and
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CUSTOMER unless executed by such persons on behalf of SELLER and CUSTOMER.
13.20 This agreement shall not bind CUSTOMER unless a completed Exhibit I,
Aircraft Statement of Work, is attached to the agreement. If SELLER performs
work on an Aircraft without having a completed Aircraft statement of work,
CUSTOMER shall only be required to pay, in its discretion, the reasonable value
of such services.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to
be executed by their duly authorized officers as of the day and year first above
written.
PRIDE AVIATION, INC. (SELLER)
BY:/s/ Xxx X. Xxxxxxx
CHAIRMAN & CEO
DATE: 12-15-98
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO. (CUSTOMER)
BY:/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
VICE PRESIDENT OF MAINTENANCE AND ENGINEERING
DATE: 1/4/99
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EXHIBIT I
PRIDE AVIATION, INC.
AIRCRAFT STATEMENT OF WORK
AIRCRAFT WORKSCOPE OVERVIEW
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CUSTOMER will furnish Aircraft to SELLER at its New Iberia, Louisiana or
Portland, Oregon facility in an airworthy condition per FAA requirements. SELLER
will prepare the Aircraft for inspection and perform the following tasks:
A. Xxxx of Work to Scuff Sand Fuselage, Vertical Stab, Wings, and Horizontals
- Prewash Aircraft as required
- Scuff sand as required for prepaint preparation on the fuselage,
vertical stab, and wings
- Repair proseal as required
- Soap wash to remove sanding residue
B. Xxxx of Work to Strip the Fuselage and Vertical; Scuff Sand Wings and
Horizontals
- Prewash Aircraft as required
- Chemical strip fuselage and vertical
- Alkaline wash to neutralize stripper
- Detail sand areas masked for strip
- Scuff sand as required for prepaint preparation on composites,
horizontals, and wings
- Remove and replace proseal in areas stripped
- Soap wash to remove sanding residue
- Skin brighten
- Alodine
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C. Xxxx of Work to Paint
- Epoxy prime
- Apply two (2) to three (3) wet coats of colors to recommended
manufacturer's spec as per United Parcel Service Co. blueprints
- Prepare Aircraft for livery colors per United Parcel Service Co.
drawings
- Lay out stripes on fuselage and apply appropriate colors as per United
Parcel Service Co. blueprints
- Apply masks for logo and name, spray appropriate colors to
manufacturer's specs as per United Parcel Service Co. blueprints
- Apply N#'s and fleet #'s
- Apply required placards as per the maintenance manual and United
Parcel Service Co. Job Instruction Cards
D. Non-Routine Work:
Non-Routine items generated from the accomplishment of the above Xxxx of
Work will be performed on a time and material basis at the rates specified
in Exhibit II. Before proceeding with performance of CUSTOMER request items
and Non-Routine Maintenance, SELLER will obtain approval of the CUSTOMER
Representative, including the estimated hours for that job. If the job
exceeds that numbers of hours, approval of the CUSTOMER Representative must
be obtained before proceeding.
E. Maintenance Program Changes
Any maintenance program changes that alter the Xxxx of Work as defined
above constitutes a change of scope for the item altered, all other items
remain unchanged.
Except for the Aircraft Statement of Work provided herein, SELLER shall
have no authority to perform any other work. As a condition precedent to
payment of any amounts by CUSTOMER hereunder, SELLER shall have received
prior written authorization to perform such work.
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F. Flight Controls
Removal, balance, and reinstallation of the DC-8 rudder is the only flight
control included in the flat rate. All other flight controls that require
removal and balance, as determined by the SRM or the onsite United Parcel
Service Co. representative, will be handled as NON ROUTINE maintenance at
the Over and Above rates defined in Exhibit II.
G. Aircraft Weight and Balance
Weighing of the Aircraft is not included in the flat rate. If CUSTOMER
should request weighing of the Aircraft, weighing will be done by a
subcontracted vendor at pass through billing. Any time required to
configure the Aircraft for weighing, or reconfigure after weighing, will be
billed at the O&A rates in Exhibit II
H. Landing Gear
The flat rate includes painting of all gear doors but does not include
painting of the landing gear or the wheelwells.
L. Composites
The flat rate includes a scuff sand of the composites to remove gloss and
surface imperfections such as orange peel or surface chipping. It does not
include any extensive sanding that may be required for composites that have
checking and crazing. This additional work will be handled as agreed to by
the CUSTOMER representative at O&A rates stated in Exhibit II.
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EXHIBIT III
PRIDE AVIATION, INC.
CERTIFICATION OF FAA ANTIDRUG PLAN/ALCOHOL
MISUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM
COMPANY NAME: PRIDE AVIATION, INC.
ADDRESS: ACADIANA REGIONAL AIRPORT
0000 XXXXXX XXXXX
XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX 00000
TELEPHONE: (000) 000-0000
Pride Aviation employees are covered by the following FAA approved drug testing
plan:
FAA Plan I.D. #: D-SW-00389-U
Date Revised: June 3, 1997
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EXHIBIT IV
PRIDE AVIATION, INC.
WARRANTY PERIOD
AIRCRAFT
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A. The warranty period as to these Aircraft for all services performed by
SELLER under this agreement shall commence upon redelivery of such Aircraft
and extend for the periods set forth below:
a) Workmanship is warranted unconditionally against workmanship defects
for a period of three years. This includes paint adhesion, but does
not include adhesion of the previously applied paint, nor does it
include abnormal erosion or chipping from impact damage. Paint
warranty is limited to paint manufacturer's warranty.
b) Compliance with all standards, specifications, drawings and
engineering authorizations is warranted for twelve (12) months.
c) SELLER will accomplish warranty work at SELLER'S cost for labor and
materials at no charge to U.P.S. Extensive warranty work may require
input of Aircraft at SELLER'S facility. In such case SELLER will pay
cost of moving Aircraft (crew and fuel) to and from SELLERS facility.
d) This warranty is non-transferable
B. As to components and component parts manufactured by others, the
manufacturer's warranty will be passed on to the CUSTOMER and administered
by SELLER.
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EXHIBIT VI
PRIDE AVIATION, INC.
REDELIVERY DOCUMENT
FORM 1215
FAA APPROVED REPAIR STATION NO. PHPR-948K
CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT
DATE: / /
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AIRCRAFT TYPE:____________
SERIAL NUMBER:___________ REGISTRATION # ___________
We hereby acknowledge receipt of the above referenced Aircraft from Pride
Aviation, Inc. The services and extra work on the Aircraft appear to have been
performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Aircraft
Maintenance Service Agreement.
___________________________
Signature
___________________________
Title
___________________________
Company Name
We hereby acknowledge redelivery from Pride Aviation, Inc. to United Parcel
Service at ____, _____, _______, Aircraft identified and equipped as follows:
Time Date Station
A. Aircraft: Manufacturer: _________
Serial No.: ___________
United Parcel Service Co. Pride Aviation Portland Inc.
By: _______________________ By: ___________________________
Title:_____________________ Title:_________________________
Date:____________ Date:____________
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EXHIBIT VII
PRIDE AVIATION, INC.
ADDENDUMS TO THE CONTRACT
Addendum #1 -- The pricing of exterior aircraft painting services and the labor
man-hour rates will remain in effect for a three (3) year period. (Length of
Contract) No cost of living adjustments will be added.
Addendum #2 -- Aviation Group, Inc. through its subsidiary company, Aero Design,
Inc. & Battery LLC will provide United Parcel Service Airlines with $10,000.USD
worth of FAA/PMA approved aircraft batteries, aircraft emergency battery power
packs or battery temperature sensors per year at no cost to United Parcel
Service Airlines for three (3) years upon endorsement of this agreement. Maximum
annual credit allowance under this agreement is $10,000.USD per year.
Addendum #3 -- Aero Design, Inc. & Battery Shop LLC will sell its battery
product line to United Parcel Service Airlines at twenty (20%) below current UPS
costs after the $10,000. USD per year credit has been exhausted.
Addendum #4 -- United Parcel Services Airlines need not send battery assemblies
to Aero Design for recharge. This will be accomplished by UPS in-house.
Addendum #5 -- The "flat rate" for DC8 rudder removal, weight & balance and
reinstallation is $1500.USD as outlined herein.
Addendum #6 -- The sealing of lap seams will be included in the contractual
price for Strip & Paint.
Addendum #7 -- Pride Aviation, Inc. makes contractual commitment that the DC8
rudder calculation approved method will be in place six months from the date
this contract is signed. This action will negate the requirement for rudder
removal from the aircraft.
AGREEMENT NO. 99-01-01-United Parcel Service - EXHIBIT VII - PAGE 1 OF 1
Date: January 1, 1999