Common use of TECHNICAL OPERATIONS Clause in Contracts

TECHNICAL OPERATIONS. During the term of this Agreement, Chautauqua will be responsible for the technical operation of the Aircraft and the safe performance of the flights in accordance with all applicable law (such law of any jurisdiction having authority, the "FAA Regulations'). Chautauqua shall retain full authority, operational control and possession of the Aircraft to enable it to do so. In particular, -------------- * Confidential Chautauqua or its agents or employees will, for the purpose of the safe performance of such flights, have absolute discretion in all matters concerning the preparation of the Aircraft for flight, the flight, the load carried and its distribution in so far as such matters affect the safety of the Aircraft, the decision whether or not such flight shall be undertaken, and all other matters relating to the technical operation of the Aircraft. Chautauqua will be solely responsible for, and US Airways will have no obligations or duties with respect to the dispatch of Chautauqua's flights operated pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise. For the purpose of this Section 2.3, the, term flight dispatch will include, but will not be limited to, all planning of flight itineraries and flight paths, fueling and flight release.