Assignment_and_Assumption_of_Airport_Property_Lease_Agreement__smf_rev_06.26.25_v2_stg.pdf

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ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF AIRPORT PROPERTY LEASE AGREEMENT 
This  ASSIGNMENT  AND  ASSUMPTION  OF  AIRPORT  PROPERTY  LEASE 
AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is executed and effective the ___ day of _______________, 2025 
(the “Effective Date”) by and between Heli Carrier USA, LLC, an Arizona limited liability 
company (“Assignor”) and Spur-N-Rotor, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Assignee”), with the consent 
of the City Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation (“City”). Assignor and Assignee may be 
referred to collectively as the “Parties,” and each separately may be referred to as a “Party.” 
 
RECITALS 
 
WHEREAS, Spur N Rotor, Inc., as “Lessee” and the City as “Lessor,” entered into that certain five 
(5) year Airport Property Lease Agreement dated January 1, 2019, subsequently assigned to Heli 
Carrier USA, LLC, on January 5, 2021, and First Amendment to the Airport Property Lease 
Agreement dated September 16, 2025 (the “Lease Agreement”), which Lease Agreement is 
incorporated herein and made a part hereof by this reference; and, 
 
WHEREAS, under the terms of the Lease Agreement, Lessor agreed to lease to Assignor 
certain real property at the Airport located at 3000 South Palo Verde Road, and described as 
SOUTHEAST SECTION OF THE QUAD HANGAR, consisting of a total of approximately 
FOUR-THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED SEVENTEEN (4,117) square feet of hangar space (the 
“Premises”); and, 
 
WHEREAS, Assignor desires to assign all of its right, title and interest in the Lease 
Agreement to Assignee, and Assignee desires to assume all of Assignor’s obligations under the 
Lease Agreement (the “Assignment”); and, 
 
WHEREAS, Paragraph 9 of the Lease Agreement, entitled “Assignment, Subletting and 
other Transfers” provides the requirements, limitations, restrictions and obligations of Assignor 
for any assignment of the Lease Agreement; and, 
 
WHEREAS, Paragraph 9.1 of the Lease Agreement requires the written consent of Lessor to 
any assignment of the Lease Agreement, other than an assignment as security; and, 
 
WHEREAS, Lessor, at the request of Assignor, has consented to Assignor’s Assignment of 
the Lease Agreement to Assignee, which consent is attached hereto and made a part hereof. 
 
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and 
agreements contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency 
of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree as follows: 
 
AGREEMENT 
1. 
Recitals. The Recitals set forth herein are acknowledged by the Parties to be true 
and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

2. 
Assignment. Assignor hereby assigns to Assignee all of its right, title and interest 
in and to the Lease Agreement, including any and all prepaids and other rights or entitlements of 
Assignor under the Lease Agreement, subject to all of the terms, covenants, conditions and 
provisions of the Lease Agreement. 
3. 
Assumption. From and after the Effective Date hereof, Assignee hereby assumes, 
covenants and agrees to keep and perform each and every obligation of Assignor under the Lease 
Agreement, including, but not limited to, any accrued obligations at the time of the Effective Date 
of this Agreement, and that the same is made by Assignee for the express benefit of Lessor as a 
third-party beneficiary hereof. Assignee agrees to be bound by each and every provision of the 
Lease Agreement as if it had executed the same. Upon City’s request, Assignee shall submit a 
Notice of Lessee Intention to Join or Reject NPDES Co-Permittee Status in accordance with 
Section 14.10 of the Lease Agreement. 
 
4. 
Assignor's Representations and Warranties. Assignor represents and warrants to 
Assignee that as of the Effective Date: 
(a) 
The Lease Agreement is in full force and effect, unmodified except as 
provided in this Agreement; 
(b) 
Assignor's interest in the Lease Agreement is free and clear of any liens, 
encumbrances or adverse interests of third parties; 
(c) 
Assignor possesses the requisite legal authority to assign its interest in the 
Lease Agreement as provided herein. 
(d) 
There are no sums due and owing by Assignor under the Lease Agreement 
as of the effective date hereof, and there exists no condition of default thereunder. 
(e) 
Assignor has obtained the written consent to this Agreement from any 
lender or mortgage holder with any interest in this Agreement, the Lease Agreement and/or 
Premises, if any. 
 
(f) 
Assignor is a duly formed and valid limited liability company organized 
under the laws of the State of Arizona, is authorized to transact business within the State 
of Arizona and has all requisite power and authority to enter into and perform this 
Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution, · 
delivery, consummation, and performance of this Agreement has been duly authorized and 
approved by all necessary actions of Assignor's members. This Agreement is a valid and 
binding obligation of Assignor enforceable against Assignor in accordance with its terms. 
 
5. 
Assignee's Representations and Warranties. Assignee represents and warrants to 
Assignor that as of the Effective Date: 
 
(a) 
Assignee acknowledges it has had the opportunity to complete all 
investigation and due diligence and is satisfied with assuming all obligations under this 
Agreement.

(b) 
Assignee is a duly formed and valid corporation organized under the laws 
of the State of Nevada, is authorized to transact business within the State of Arizona and has 
all requisite power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement and to 
consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution, delivery, consummation, 
and performance of this Agreement has been duly authorized and approved by all necessary 
actions of Assignee's officers. This Agreement is a valid and binding obligation of Assignee 
enforceable against Assignor in accordance with its terms. 
 
(c) 
Assignee has obtained the written consent to this Agreement from any 
lender or mortgage holder with any interest in this Agreement, the Lease Agreement and/or 
Premises, if any. 
 
6. 
Indemnification. Assignor agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Assignee 
from any and all claims, demands and debts due under the Lease Agreement prior to the Effective 
Date of this Agreement and Assignee agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Assignor from 
any and all claims, demands and debts which may become due under the Lease Agreement on or 
after the Effective Date of this Agreement. 
 
7. 
Release. Assignee releases, waives, discharges and covenants not to sue the City 
and any of its employees, officials, officers, or assigns, for any loss, costs, or damages, of every kind 
and description, including, but not limited to, attorneys' fee and/or litigation expenses, on account 
of injury to the person or property of the Assignee related in any way to this Agreement, whether 
caused by any act or omission of the City or otherwise. 
8. 
Entire Agreement. This Agreement embodies the entire understanding of the 
Parties hereto and there are no other agreements or understandings written or oral in effect between 
the Parties relating to the subject matter hereof unless expressly referred to by reference herein. 
This Agreement may be amended or modified only by an instrument of equal formality signed by 
the Parties or their duly authorized agents and with written consent by the City. 
 
9. 
Assignment Prohibited. Neither this Agreement, nor any interest in or claim under 
this Agreement shall be assigned or otherwise transferred by either Party to another person or 
entity without the prior written consent of the other Party and the City. 
10. 
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be deemed to be made under, shall be 
construed in accordance with, and shall be governed by the internal, substantive laws of the State of 
Arizona (without reference to conflict of law principles). Any action brought to interpret, enforce 
or construe any provision of this Agreement shall be commenced and maintained in the Superior 
Court of the State of Arizona in and for the County of Maricopa (or, as may be appropriate, in the 
Justice Courts of Maricopa County, Arizona, or in the United States District Court for the District 
of Arizona, if, but only if, the Superior Court lacks or declines jurisdiction over such action). The 
Parties irrevocably consent to jurisdiction and venue in such courts for such purposes and agree not 
to seek transfer or removal of any action commenced in accordance with the terms of this 
Agreement.

11. 
No Waiver. The failure of either Party to this Agreement to insist upon 
the performance of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or the waiver of 
any breach of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, shall not be construed 
as thereafter waiving any such terms and conditions, but the same shall continue and 
remain in full force and effect as if no such forbearance or waiver had occurred. 
12. 
Severability. If any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement is 
found to be illegal or unenforceable, then notwithstanding same, this Agreement shall 
remain in full force and effect, and such term or provision shall be deemed severed. 
13. 
Successors and Assigns. This Agreement and the provisions hereof 
shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the 
Parties. 
14. 
Attorneys' Fees. In the event of a dispute arising under this 
Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all reasonable attorneys' 
fees. 
15. 
Advice of Counsel. Each Party agrees that it is signing this Agreement 
of their own free will, after consideration with counsel or an opportunity to seek the 
assistance of counsel such that no presumptions of interpretation shall apply. 
16. 
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more 
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall 
constitute one and the same instrument. Facsimile or electronically scanned signatures 
shall be deemed the same as originals. 
17. 
Notices. All notices required or permitted under this Agreement and 
the Lease Agreement shall not be effective unless personally delivered or mailed by 
certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or by reputable commercial 
overnight courier service, to the following addresses: 
 
If to Assignor: 
Heli Carrier USA, LLC 
4454 E Mallory Cir Ste 101 
Mesa AZ  85215Attn:  Fred Carrier, Member 
fcarrier@helicarrier.com 
 
With a copy to: 
City of Buckeye 
530 East 
Monroe Avenue 
Buckeye,Arizon
a  85326 
Telephone: 623-349-6910 
Attn: City Manager

And a copy to: 
City of Buckeye 
530 East Monroe Avenue 
Buckeye, Arizona  85326 
K. Scott McCoy, City Attorney
City of Buckeye 
530 East Monroe Avenue 
Buckeye, Arizona  85326 
Scott Gray, Airport Director 
If to Assignee: 
Spur N Rotor, Inc. 
20694 West 
Western Drive 
Buckeye,Arizon
a 85395 
Telephone: 623-
693-8030 Attn.:
Aaron Lighter,
Member
Any notice shall be deemed to have been received two (2) days after the date of 
mailing, if given by certified mail, or upon actual receipt if personally delivered or if 
given by reputable commercial overnight courier service. Any Party may designate in 
writing a different address for notice purposes pursuant to this Section. 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement on 
the date and year first written above. 
ASSIGN0R: 
HELI CARRIER USA, LLC,  
an Arizona limited liability company 
by: 
) 
) ss. 
Fred Carrier, Member 
STATE OF Arizona  
COUNTY OF  Maricopa
) 
On this   
 day of  
 
, 2025, before me personally appeared 
Fred Carrier, Member of HELI CARRIER USA, LLC, whose identity was proven to 
me  on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person who he claims to be, and 
Fred  Carrier
Sept.
17

acknowledged that he signed the Assignment and Assumption of Airport Property 
Lease Agreement on behalf of HELI CARRIER USA, LLC. 
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of 
 that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. 
(Seal and Expiration Date) 
Notary Public in and for the State of 
ASSIGNEE: 
SPUR-N-ROTOR, INC, 
a Nevada corporation 
by: 
Aaron Lighter, President 
STATE OF   
) 
) ss. 
COUNTY OF  
) 
On this   
 day of  
 
, 2025, before me personally appeared 
Aaron Lighter, President of SPUR-N-ROTOR, INC., whose identity was proven to me  
on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person who he claims to be, and 
acknowledged that he signed the Assignment and Assumption of Airport Property 
Lease Agreement on behalf of SPUR-N-ROTOR, INC. 
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of 
 that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. 
(Seal and Expiration Date) 
Notary Public in and for the State of 
Arizona
Arizona
Maricopa
Arizona
Aaron  Lighter
Lizette  Castaneda-Arroyo
Lizette  Castaneda-Arroyo
17
Sept.
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CITY’S CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT 
 OF AIRPORT PROPERTY LEASE AGREEMENT 
 
 
The CITY OF BUCKEYE (the “City”) expressly consents to the Assignment of that 
certain Airport Property Lease Agreement dated January 1, 2019, between Heli Carrier USA, 
LLC, an Arizona limited liability company (“Assignor”) and Spur-N-Rotor, Inc., a Nevada 
Corporation (“Assignee”) pursuant to Paragraph 9 of the Lease Agreement. 
 
 
Pursuant to Paragraph 9.1, the City hereby expressly consents to the Assignment of all 
Assignor’s interest in the Lease Agreement to Assignee, which Assignment releases Assignor 
from all liability and obligation under the Lease Agreement from and after the effective date of 
the Assignment. 
 
 
DATED this   
 day of  
 
 
 
, 2025. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CITY OF BUCKEYE, an  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arizona municipal corporation 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
by: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Eric W. Orsborn, Mayor 
 
ATTEST: 
 
by: 
 
Lucinda J. Aja 
City Clerk 
 
APPROVED AS TO FORM: 
 
by: 
 
 
K. Scott McCoy 
City Attorney