Air India Charters Limited

AIR INDIA CHARTERS LIMITED

AICL

INVITATION FOR DRY LEASE

OF B737-800 AIRCRAFT

MUMBAI

November 2010

INTRODUCTION Tender No.JC/DL/737/ 1555

1.AIR INDIA

Air India is an international airline, fully owned by Government of India and is having its maintenance base in India.Air India’s budget international airline, Air India charters Limited (AICL) under brand ‘Air India Express’, operates between Indian cities,Middle East and South East Asia.

Air India has B747-400, B777-200LR, B777-300ER and A310-300 aircraft in its fleet. Air India Express fleet consists of state of the art 20 B737-800 aircraft. Maintenance of these aircraft and overhaul of engines and components for B737, B747, B777, and A310 is performed in-house. Air India’s maintenance facilities are approved by DGCA of India. Its engine overhaul and associated component overhaul facilities are also approved by FAA and EASA.

2.PURPOSE

AICL intends to take on dry lease up to Four B737-800/-800W for a period of five years.

3.TENDER DOCUMENT

The purpose of this document is to present the requirements of AICL and to invite technical and financial proposals for dry-lease of B737-800 aircraft.

4.STRUCTURE OF THE DOCUMENT

4.1Annexure-I

The Annexure-I contains the technical specifications and delivery requirements of the B737-800 aircraft. Please complete the annexure with the required information and submit as a part of the offer.

4.2Annexure –II

Annexure-II is for financial bid of the offer.

As company’s procedures do not permit post-tender negotiations- except with the bidder offering the best financial terms – you are requested to submit your best terms at this stage itself.

4.3Annexure-III

Annexure – III contains the Integrity Pact. To be executed and submitted by Bidder/Lessor.

5.SUBMISSION

Offers complete in all respects should be sent in two sealed envelopes. One envelope will contain Annexure I and Integrity Pact (duly signed) as per Annexure III and be superscribed as “Tender for B737-800Dry lease - - Technical Bid & Integrity Pact”. The second envelope will contain the Annexure-II and be superscribed as “Tender for B737-800Dry lease - Annexure II – Financial bid”.

Please provide your company profile along with the Technical Bid.

6. TENDER CLOSE DATE :

The tender closes on 16th Dec 2010 at 1700 hrs.

The tender received late will not be considered

7. TENDER OPEN DATE :

The tender will be opened on 17th Dec 2011, 2010 at 1100 hrs.

Only the technical bids will be opened on this date.

The price bids of successful technical bidders will be opened at a later date , the date, time and venue for the same will be advised to the successful bidders.

Any amendments to tender document/ extension of closing / opening date will be displayed on our website, and no separate communication will be sent in this regard.

Director Materials Management Department

Air India, OldAirport

Santacruz East

Mumbai 400 029

India

Attn:: Mr.A.S.Rane- General Manager

After downloading this document, please communicate to or to S.M. or fax 91-22-26157172/ 26157051 (Attn: Mr. S.M.Rao) with your name, address and email address/ Fax number.This is to ensure that any subsequent changes/developments can be promptly communicated to you.

ANNEXURE-I

B737-800

Tender No.JC/DL/737/ 1555

TECHNICAL BID

PART -1 REQUIREMENTS

Requirement / Up to Four B737-800 or –800W aircraft on dry lease
Lease Period / 5 years
Vintage / Preferably new but in any case not more than 2 Yrs from the date of manufacture of airplane..
Indicative Delivery Schedule / Dec 2010/ Jan 2011
NOTE: AICL would consider offers for delivery in early half of 2011.
Engine type / CFM56-7B26/-7B27/3
RVSM qualification / The aircraft must have completed Height monitoring verification and have State approval for conducting flights in RVSM air space.
ETOPS / At least 120 minutes
AWO / Aircraft qualified for Cat II/ IIIb
AD ComplianceAD compliance / Must have complied with all applicable Airworthiness directives issued by the Regulatory Authority of the Country of Manufacture, including those due within 12 (Twelve) months after the start of the lease period.
Seating Configuration / Two Class configuration – 8 B/C and 168 E/C.
MTOW/MLW/MZFW / 79/66 / 62 tonnes (MINIMUM)
Metric Units / Aircraft Instrumentation and Technical documents like AFM etc., in Metric units (fuel, Aircraft weights, fluids)
External Painting / Aircraft to be painted in AICL livery.
Cockpit Door Enhanced Security / Cockpit Door Surveillance System (CDSS) / At delivery, the aircraft must meet (i) FAA phase –II modification requirement to install a reinforced and bullet proof cockpit door & (ii) Indian DGCA CAR Sec 2, series O Part 2 modification requirement of CDSS
Delivery Location / AICL requires the aircraft to be delivered at Delhi or at any other location in India, under lessor’s registration.
AICL prefers galleys to have / -Standard ATLAS equipment in front and aft galley complexes.
Galleys should have / -Adequate number of ovens, water boilers, coffee makers, hot cups and beverage flasks.
Galleys must have meal capacity for / - One meal

The aircraft on offer must be equipped with the following equipment which is mandatory requirements in India. If not already complied, it should be done prior to the delivery of aircraft at lessors’s cost. The compliance requirements are listed in detail at the website Compliance with these requirements, prior to delivery, should be confirmed in the next part, i.e., Part-2.

ELT (Impact activated) / Impact activated ELT is an additional requirement for aircraft operating in India. This is a fixed ELT meeting TSO C91a requirements. The ELT shall have an external fixed antenna and capable of transmitting on 121.5, 243 and 406 MHz with remote control panel installed in the cockpit.
Survival & emergency equipment as per FAR 121 / Over water Certification.
2 hr SSCVR / Bulk erase facility to be Deactivated.
Dual HF
Triple VHF with ACARS
Escape path marking
8.33 KHz VHF spacing
PRNAV/RNP 1
TCAS II change 7 or ACAS II
Mode ‘S’ Transponder system / Must be incorporated with Euro control mandate of Elementary and Enhanced Surveillance functions. If not installed at delivery, lessor must provide modification kit to meet Euro control deadline.
SSFDR / Complying with ICAO Annex 6 parameter recording capability
Standby Horizon Pitch Bar / Adjustment to be deactivated
EGPWS with aircraft position information from GPS. / Mandated by Indian DGCA – must be complied prior to delivery.
Aspirated TAT Probes
Overhead Projection System in each of the Passenger Zones or drop down TV monitors in each Zone

Desired Features

GPS
MMR (Multi-mode receivers)
Dual FMC
VSD
EFB

ANNEXURE-I

B737-800

TECHNICAL BID

PART -2 TECHNICAL DETAILS

A)Please provide the following details with respect to each aircraft on offer.

Name and address of owner of the aircraft. Also please indicate ownership/ financing arrangement of the Aircraft on offer, giving names and addresses of Lessor, Head Lessor, Security Trustee, and Mortgagee etc.
If not owned, Please provide documentary evidence of authority to offer the aircraft
AICL’s requirement regarding the delivery schedule and the number of aircraft are given in Part 1. Please specify if the same is acceptable. If not, provide proposed schedule of deliveries and number of aircraft offered.
Manufacturer’s Serial Number
Aircraft registration Number
Date of manufacture
Country of registration
Engine type
Max. take off weight (t)
Max. landing weight (t)
Max. zero fuel weight (t)
Aircraft Basic Weight in Delivery Configuration (Empty Weight of Aircraft- does not include weight of Crew, ULDs, Food, Water and other service items)
Max. Fuel Capacity (litres)
Delivery location : Delhi, India
AICL Colours at Delivery /  Yes  No
Seating Configuration at Delivery
No. of seats.
Seat pitch
No. of cabin attendant seats
No. of toilets
Cargo/baggage loading (manual or powered)
Are These aircraft equipped/approved for

120 Minutes ETOPS
RVSM
CAT II / IIIb
PRNAV/RNP1
FDR complying with ICAO Annex 6 parameter recording capability
Deactivation of Bulk erase facility of CVR
Escape Path Marking
Smoke detection in lavatories with aural and visual warnings
Cargo fire extinguishing system compliant with ETOPS
8.33 KHz VHF spacing
TCAS II change 7 or ACAS II
Mode S (European (Eurocontrol) requirements)

- With ELS
- With EHS

Deactivation of Standby Horizon Pitch Bar adjustment
SFAR 88-1 JAA INT/POL 25.12 compliant fuel system
GPS
FANS A/B
Metric Units (Especially Fuel System)

Cockpit door Phase – II Mod
CDSS (Surveillance)

/  Yes  No
 Yes  No
 Yes  No
 Yes  No

Whether galleys will accept ATLAS standard type carts

 Yes  No

Provide vendor & part no. of

ELT (Impact Activated)
EGPWS
DFDAC card
SSFDR – If installed
SSCVR - If installed
ACARS
GPS
MMR
Dual FMC

Oxygen Capacity
-Passengers
-Crew

(B) Please provide the following details with respect to the Landing Gears

Part No. / When was the Last overhaul done / When is the next overhaul due / Overhaul interval in hours or cycles or calendar time
Nose Landing Gear
LH Main Landing Gear
RH Main Landing Gear

Nose Gear Wheel Part No. ______

Main Gear Wheel Part No. ______

Brake Part No. ______

Nose wheel tire size ______Bias/Radial______

Main gear wheel tire size ______Bias/Radial______

Brake cooling fan : Installed / Not Installed

( C) Please provide the following details with respect to the following Avionics

ATA Ch / System/ LRU / Hardware Part No. / Software Part No. / Vendor
22 / AFS
22 / FMCS
22 / MCDU
22 / AFCS/MCP
23 / SELCAL
31 / EFIS/MAP Display
31 / CWS
34 / ADIRS
34 / MMR
34 / GPS
45 / Air Borne Data loader

D)Please provide the following details with respect to the (proposed) installed engines & APU at delivery :

Engine position : / # 1 / # 2
Engine S/N :
Engine TSN/CSN :
Engine TSO/CSO :
Engine TSLV/CSLV :
Reason for Last Shop Visit :
Brief Description of job done on engine during last shop visit :
First Life Limiter
EGT Margin at Take Off
-In Test Cell
- On Wing

Engine Module Data

Engine No.1 S/N :

Description / Serial No. / Life Done / Brief Description of Job Done on each module
TSN/CSN / TSO/CSO / TSLV/CSLV
Fan Rotor
Booster
No 1 & 2 Bearing
IGB & No. 3 Bearing
Fan frame
HPC
HPC rear stator
Combustor
HPT Nozzle
HPT rotor
LPT Nozzle
LPT
LPT shaft
LPT Frame
AGB
TGB
No 4 and 5 Bearings
Engine Fwd. Mount
Engine Aft Mount

Engine No.2 S/N :

Applicability and compliance status of the following SB’s and other salient features of the proposed installed engines.

1)FAA/EASA –ADs should be Complied. Provide compliance status

2)LLP status.

3)Furnish list of modifications complied on engine and module.

4)No.1 reliability SB status on engine

5)Copy of Last Boroscope inspection of complete engine including

compressor.

6)Last shop visit details of the engine with details like TSO/CSO of each module.

APU Details

APU
APU Type
Sl. No.
TSN/CSN
TSLV/CSLV
Time/cycles since component refurbishment
Time/cycles since Hot Section refurbishment
Brief description of work carried out during last shop visit along with copy of LLP list
(Can be given as an annexure)
Status of SBs / FAA/EASA AD status

E)In-flight & Passenger Amenities

Please specify the chilled galley locations, if any ?

How many refrigerator units are available in the aircraft?

What is the type of chilling units installed for chilling of meals/ bar carts and chiller units for ovens?

How are the meal/bar carts chilled in the galleys?

Please submit detailed galley diagrams/drawings and Galley Loading Plans of all galleys in the aircraft which is in use presently by the Airline using the aircraft.

Please submit dimensions / sizes of all galley insert equipment (eg. Ovens / Oven Cages, standard units, hot beverage flasks, hot cups, etc).
Please specify the galley capacity in the aircraft?

How many sets of equipment will be delivered with the aircraft?

Please provide galley-wise distribution of all equipment available in the following table :

Front Galley Complex / Aft Galley Complex
Description / G1A / G1B / G1C / G2A / G2B / G2C
Full Cart – (Meal/Bar)
Half Cart (Meal/Bar)
Waste Cart / Bin Trash Compactor
Standard Unit
Boiler
Hot Beverage Flask
Hot Cup Points
Oven (Steam/ Dry Heat)
Oven Chiller
Chiller
Bun Warmer
Water Faucet
Coffee Makers
Ice Bins

Please provide the number of each item available in your aircraft in respect of CABINS as per the following table :-

Description / Quantum of Equipment
Lessor
Cabin attendants seats
Bassinet Locations
Wheel Chair
Coat Compartment
Diplomatic Locker
Lockable Storages

F)PASSENGER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

What type of entertainment systems are available on the aircraft – Audio and Video Projection System and Personal TVs (if installed), Boarding Music, Announcement Systems and Passenger Information System (Airshow)?
Specify make and model / part numbers of the system and software type for both audio and video.
What type of passenger headsets is in use in the aircraft – Electronic or pneumatic?

(If Electronic, is it 2 pin, 3 pin or Single Pin ? Specify pin type.)

G)The following documents / Certificates have to be provided along with the Technical Bid

-Present interior layout

-Proposed interior layout

-Location and number of crew seats

-Galley drawings & weights

-C of A

-C of R

-RVSMState approval

-CAT-II / IIIb operational approval

-PRNAV / RNP1 State approval

-Flight Safety Manual

-Flight Safety Equipment list, description and Layout Diagrams.

-Maintenance program (Maintenance check intervals)

H)AIRCRAFT HISTORY

As per Indian regulations regarding operation of a foreign aircraft on dry lease, the aircraft should be registered in India. For the Indian operator to exercise effective control on maintenance and inspection of the aircraft, it is necessary to know the complete history of the aircraft and, therefore, the lessor should provide complete information, including the following, about the aircraft.

Aircraft hours/cycles since new
Aircraft hours/cycles since last ‘C’ check
When was last “C” check carried out
When was last “D” check carried out
Hours/Cycles logged since “D” check
Agency which has performed the last “D” / ‘C’ check
Whether a “D” check is due during lease period
Mandatory modifications status on aircraft and engines
Details of accidents / incidents, if any, and repairs carried out
Certificate of Registration from Airworthiness authority of the State of Registry
Certificate of Airworthiness from the Airworthiness authority of the State of Registry
Details of utilisation of the aircraft during the past one year
Present Lessee/ Operator of the aircraft.
Date of proposed redelivery of the aircraft to the Lessor by present Lessee/ Operator.

The following information is required.

J)Please attach a listing of all the major components / LRUs showing the vendor name and part number.

K)Please provide a list of Hard Time components, showing Part No., Sr. No., hours / cycles / calendar period logged since last overhaul and when next due.

L)Please provide a copy of certificate from the Airworthiness authority of the State of Registry of the aircraft approving the maintenance check schedule followed by Lessor.

M)Please provide a statement from the owner/operator that the aircraft fully complies with the airworthiness requirements of the State of Registry

N)Please provide details of maintenance program followed and approved by the airworthiness authority of the country of Registry

O)The aircraft and their documents will be inspected. Please indicate when and where the inspection can be made.

P)Please provide a brief profile of your company along with financial performance of the company for the last three years.

Q)The current balance or startup reserves in the amounts equal to the product of time logged and the corresponding maintenance reserve are made available by the Lessor to the Lessee to undertake the maintenance during the lease term. Please confirm availability of the startup reserves in the Technical Bid (Annexure I) and indicate their quantities in the Financial Bid (Annexure II).

(I)REDELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

AICL prefers to carry out all maintenance checks including ‘C’ / ‘D’ check in AICL/Air-India Maintenance Facilities approved by Indian DGCA. All hard time and other components installed on aircraft will be with the serviceable tags issued by AICL/Air-India approved by Indian DGCA.

Please indicate the following :

Redelivery location :______

Painting at redelivery: ______

ANNEXURE-I

B737-800

Tender No.JC/DL/737/ 1555

TECHNICAL BID

PART -3 DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

(A)Aircraft

-All the aircraft should not be more than two years old from the date of manufacture and are to be delivered fresh out of the next due block “C” checkor structural inspection under MPD which checks shall incorporate all lower level checks, structural inspection andany special repair items or special inspections ( including CPCP) as well as inspections that have a frequency less than a C Check and have all structures/ corrosion checks and inspections and equivalent maintenance or inspections that fall within 24 months, 7500 FH or 3000 FC ofthe aircraft Please mention who will perform the Delivery C check and whether the MRO is FAA/EASA approved.

-All the aircraft shall have valid C of A at time of delivery.

-Major components which are “On Condition” or “Condition Monitored” shall be serviceable.

-Landing gear should have no more than hours, cycles and age accumulated than Airframe.

-All ADs and mandatory Modifications should be incorporated for a coverage of 12 months, 3000 FH or 2000FC after delivery.

-AICL prefers that “D” Check does not fall due during the Lease Period.

-All wheels and Brakes should have at least 50% remaining useful life.

-Other “hard time” components shall have a minimum of 50% of full life or 18 Months or 4000 FH or 2000 FC life remaining (whichever ishighest life remaining) until the next scheduled shop overhaul. Components having an interval less than these intervals shall have full life remaining.

-All components should have FAA 8130/ EASA Form 1 tags.

-Following SBs/Mods should have been accomplished