Exhibit 10.1
AIRCRAFT TIME SHARING AGREEMENT
This AIRCRAFT TIME SHARING AGREEMENT (the Agreement) is entered into this 2nd day
of September, 2009 between Copper Beech Capital, LLC, a Texas limited liability company
whose principal address is 12400 Coit Road, Suite 800, Dallas, Texas 75251-2009 (the Operator)
and Cinemark USA, Inc., a Texas corporation whose principal address is 3900 Dallas
Parkway, Suite 800, Plano, Texas 75093 (the Passenger).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Operator owns and has operational control of the certain 2006 Cessna 680 Citation
Sovereign model aircraft with manufacturers serial number 680-0070 and United States nationality
and registration markings N927LT (the Aircraft); and
WHEREAS, Operator employs a fully qualified flight crew to operate the Aircraft; and
WHEREAS, Operator and Passenger desire that Operator provide Passenger with transportation on
board said Aircraft and using Operators flight crew on a Time Sharing basis as defined in 14
C.F.R. § 91.501(c)(1)1 under such terms and conditions that are mutually satisfactory to
both parties hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
TERM
This Agreement shall commence on September 2, 2009 and continue until such time as either
Operator or Passenger terminates this Agreement. Either party hereto may terminate this Agreement
at any time upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other party.
REIMBURSEMENT FOR USE OF AIRCRAFT
Passenger shall pay Operator for each specific flight conducted under this Agreement an amount
that shall not exceed the amounts allowed under 14 C.F.R. § 91.501(d) for that flight. These
expenses are limited to the direct costs and/or expenses related to:
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Fuel, oil, lubricants and other additives; |
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Travel expenses of the crew, including food, lodging and ground transportation; |
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Hangar and tie down costs away from the Aircrafts base of operation; |
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Insurance obtained for the specific flight; |
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An arrangement whereby a person uses his airplane and
crew to provide air transportation services to another person, and no charge is
made for the flights conducted under that arrangement other than those
specified in 14 C.F.R. § 91.501(d). |
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Landing fees, airport taxes and similar assessments; |
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Customs, foreign permit, and similar fees directly related to the flight; |
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In-flight food and beverages; |
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Passenger ground transportation; |
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Flight planning and weather contract services; and |
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An additional charge equal to 100% of the expenses listed in item (1) above.
Operator shall pay an amount not to exceed said expenses related to the operation of
the Aircraft, and will provide an invoice and bill to Passenger for the expenses
enumerated in the list above within 15 days after the end of the month in which any
flight or flights for the account of the Passenger occur. Passenger shall pay Operator
for said expenses within 30 days of receipt of the invoice and bill therefore. |
TAXES
Passenger shall pay to Operator the commercial Federal Excise Tax imposed on the
transportation of persons (within the meaning of Section 4261-4263 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended, and any applicable successor provision) for flights conducted under this
Agreement. This tax currently consists of a 7.5 percent tax imposed on the amounts paid and a per
leg segment fee. (The segment fee is subject to change on January 1 of every year.) The per leg
segment fee for 2009 is $3.60. Amounts due for taxes and per leg segment fee shall be included on
the monthly invoices submitted to Passenger.
PILOTS
Operator shall employ, pay for and provide to Passenger a qualified flight crew for each
flight undertaken under this Agreement.
SCHEDULING
Passenger shall provide Operator with requests for flight time and proposed flight schedules
as far in advance of any given flight as possible, and in any case, at least 24 hours prior to
Passengers planned departure. Requests for flight time shall be in a form, whether oral or
written, mutually convenient to, and agreed to by the parties. Passenger shall provide at least
the following for each proposed flight prior to scheduled departure:
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Proposed departure point; |
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Destination; |
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Date and time of flight; |
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The names of all passengers; |
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The nature and extent of luggage; |
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The date and time of a return flight; and |
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Any other information concerning the proposed flight that may be pertinent or
required by Operator or Operators flight crew. Operator shall have final authority
over the scheduling of the Aircraft, provided, however, that Operator will use its best
efforts to resolve any conflicts in scheduling in a fair and equitable manner. |
MAINTENANCE
Operator shall be solely responsible for securing maintenance, preventative maintenance and
required or otherwise necessary inspections on the Aircraft. The Aircraft shall be inspected in
accordance with and maintained in an airworthy condition in accordance with applicable rules and
regulations of 14 C.F.R. Part 91 during the term of this Agreement. No period of maintenance,
preventative maintenance or inspection shall be delayed or postponed for the purpose of scheduling
the Aircraft for Passenger. The pilot-in-command of the Aircraft shall have final and complete
authority to cancel any flight for any reason or condition that in his or her judgment would
compromise the safety of the flight.
OPERATIONAL CONTROL
At any time during which a flight is made by or on behalf of Passenger under this Agreement,
Operator shall have possession, command and control of the Aircraft. Operator shall have complete
and exclusive responsibility for (i) scheduling, dispatching and flight of the Aircraft on all
flights conducted pursuant to this Agreement; (ii) the physical and technical operation of the
Aircraft; and (iii) the safe performance of all flights. Operator shall have operational control
of the Aircraft for all purposes of the Federal Aviation Regulations.2 Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the pilot-in-command of each flight shall have the final authority with respect to
(i) the initiation or termination of any flight, (ii) selection of the routing of any flight, (iii)
determination of the load to be carried, and (iv) all decisions relating to the safety of any
flight. The parties further agree that Operator shall not be liable for delay or failure to
furnish the Aircraft and crew pursuant to this Agreement for any reason.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITIES
OPERATOR MAKES NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES TO BE
PERFORMED HEREUNDER OR THE USE OF THE AIRCRAFT. OPERATOR SHALL
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Those regulations found at 14 C.F.R. Parts 1-199, as
amended from time to time. |
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NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR LOST PROFITS OR REVENUES IN CONNECTION WITH
THE FURNISHING OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED HEREUNDER OR USE OF THE AIRCRAFT, IN
THE ABSENCE OF GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT ON ITS PART OR THAT OF ITS OFFICERS,
EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS. OPERATOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ACT OR OMISSION OCCURRING IN THE COURSE
OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE AIRCRAFT BY PASSENGER OR THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SERVICES
HEREUNDER BY OPERATOR OR ITS MANAGERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE
WHICH PASSENGER MAY SUSTAIN OR SUFFER AS THE RESULT, OR IN THE COURSE OF, THE DISCHARGE BY OPERATOR
OF ITS DUTIES HEREUNDER. OPERATORS LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES, CLAIMS, ACTIONS OR CAUSES OF ACTION
ARISING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE
AIRCRAFT BY PASSENGER, OR THE SERVICES PROVIDED HEREUNDER, IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED 6 MONTHS AVERAGE AGGREGATE BILLING IN ANY ONE CALENDAR YEAR TO PASSENGER FOR SERVICES
PROVIDED DURING SUCH CALENDAR YEAR.
INSURANCE
Operator shall at its own expense maintain in effect during the term of this Agreement
insurance covering the Aircraft with respect to such risks and in such amounts and with such
deductibles and other terms as determined by Operator in its sole discretion. In addition,
Operator shall maintain comprehensive public liability and property damage insurance with respect
to such risks and in such amounts and with such deductibles and other terms as determined by
Operator in its sole discretion. Operator shall not cancel or alter said insurance without at
least thirty calendar days written notice to Passenger. Passenger or Passengers agents shall not
take any action that might invalidate or suspend such insurance. Said insurance shall be primary
as to Operator with Passenger being an additional insured (as evidenced by a certificate of
insurance) and shall waive all right of subrogation as to Passenger and, if Passenger is a
non-natural person, its directors, shareholders and/or agents. Notwithstanding the foregoing and
subject to the limitations of 14 C.F.R. § 91.501(d), upon Operators request, Passenger shall, at
Operators request, reimburse Operator for the cost and expense of any insurance obtained for any
specific flight so long as Passenger has been notified of such insurance and the costs thereof
prior to departure.
PASSENGERS USE OF AIRCRAFT
Use of Aircraft by Passenger shall be for Passengers own account and shall be subject to the
use limitations set forth in Sections 91.501 and 91.321 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
Passenger is hereby expressly prohibited from using the Aircraft for the transportation of
passengers or cargo for compensation or hire.
Passenger shall not incur any mechanics or other lien in connection with the use, inspection,
preventative maintenance, maintenance or storage of Aircraft, nor shall there be any
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attempt by
Passenger to convey, mortgage, assign, lease or in any way alienate the Aircraft or create any kind
of security interest involving the Aircraft or do anything or take any action that might mature
into such a lien; and
During the term of this Agreement, Passenger will abide by and conform to all applicable laws,
governmental and airport orders, rules and regulations.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
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This Agreement, and all the rights of the parties hereunder shall be construed
and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect
to its conflicts of laws and principles. |
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This Agreement supersedes all prior written agreements and understandings
between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and no modification,
termination or attempted waiver shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both
parties below. |
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The Aircraft is and at all times shall remain the property of the Operator, and
Passenger and shall have no right, title or interest therein or in the proceeds thereof
except as expressly permitted hereunder. |
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If action were instituted to enforce any of the terms and condition of this
Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recovery of its reasonable
attorneys fees and costs incurred in such action. |
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If any clause or provision herein shall be adjudged to be invalid or
unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction or by operation of any applicable
law, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of any other clause or provision,
which shall remain in full force and effect. |
[truth-in-leasing statement and signature page follows]
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TRUTH IN LEASING STATEMENT
THE AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AND INSPECTED UNDER FAR PART 91 DURING THE 12 MONTH PERIOD
PRECEDING THE DATE OF THIS AGREEMENT. THE AIRCRAFT WILL BE MAINTAINED AND INSPECTED UNDER FAR PART
91 FOR OPERATIONS TO BE CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. DURING THE DURATION OF THIS AGREEMENT,
COPPER BEECH CAPITAL, LLC, A TEXAS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY WHOSE PRINCIPAL ADDRESS IS 12400 COIT
ROAD, SUITE 800, DALLAS, TEXAS 75251-2009, SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO BE THE RESPONSIBLE PARTY FOR THE
OPERATIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. AN EXPLANATION OF FACTORS BEARING ON
OPERATIONAL CONTROL AND PERTINENT FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE NEAREST FAA
FLIGHT STANDARDS DISTRICT OFFICE. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH TRUTH IN LEASING
REQUIREMENTS ATTACHED HERETO ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE.
I, THE UNDERSIGNED, COPPER BEECH CAPITAL, LLC, CERTIFY THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR OPERATIONAL
CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND THAT I UNDERSTAND MY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE
FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS.
COPPER BEECH CAPITAL, LLC (Operator)
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/s/ Lee Roy Mitchell, Member
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September 2, 2009; 1:00pm
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Name & Title
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Date and time of execution |
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/s/ Tandy Mitchell, Member
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September 2, 2009; 1:00pm |
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Name & Title
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Date and time of execution |
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CINEMARK USA, INC. (Passenger) |
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/s/ Michael Cavalier,
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September 2, 2009; 1:00pm |
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Senior Vice President-General Counsel
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
TRUTH IN LEASING REQUIREMENTS
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Mail a copy of the Agreement to the following address via certified mail,
return receipt requested, immediately upon execution of the Agreement. (14 C.F.R. §
91.23 requires that the copy be sent within twenty-four hours after it is signed): |
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Federal Aviation Administration
Aircraft Registration Branch
ATTN: Technical Section
POB 25724
Oklahoma City, OK 73125 |
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Telephone the nearest Flight Standards District Office at least forty-eight
hours prior to first flight under this Agreement and inform them of the following: |
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The location of the airport of departure; |
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The departure time; and |
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The registration number of the aircraft involved. |
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Carry a copy of the Agreement in the Aircraft at all times. |
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