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Approval to allow Azure Flight Support to subcontract flight training services & assume lease for the box hangar
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SUMMARY: Azure Flight Support submitted a request for approval to subcontract flight training services to Tennessee Flight Training (TFT) based out of Nashville. The current operating agreement between the City of Crossville and Azure Flight Support authorizes them to offer flight training. While the flight training services are offered, they are not mandatory; therefore, approval from the City Council to sublet the services is required. TFT has been in business for over thirteen years and has served over 4,000 customers. TFT will purchase and lease Azure's fleet of 172's and will add their fleet of thirteen aircraft based at their other two locations.
Additionally, the FBO recently partnered with SMN Investments to purchase a charter flight company and will be offering charter services in Crossville. The charter company is being moved from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Mr. Howell and the City Attorney consulted with Johnny Presley who currently rents the large box hangar (10,000 square feet) at the airport. Mr. Presley has agreed to allow Mr. Howell to take over his lease, which would enable Mr. Howell to move the repair station from New Hampshire to service turbo prop and jet airplanes.
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NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve request