09:50 CNAC<01110> - Announcement (2) (equivalent to approximately HK$2,796,300) per month is payable by Air China in three installments. The total fixed rental payment under the Wet Lease Agreement will amount to US$2,180,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$17,004,000). The fixed rental payment covers the provision of the Aircraft, the cockpit crew and the maintenance crew and Aircraft related insurance. Air China is also required to pay a monthly maintenance hourly payment for each block hour flown at US$470 (equivalent to approximately HK$3,666) per block hour. It is anticipated that the total maximum maintenance hourly payment under the Wet Lease Agreement will amount to US$1,043,400 (equivalent to approximately HK$8,138,520). Air Macau has been receiving the monthly fixed rental payment and the monthly maintenance hourly payment in respect of the wet lease of the Aircraft since the commencement of the lease term, i.e. since 20 October, 2004. The lease payments have been arrived at after arm's length negotiation between the parties taking into consideration the prevailing market level of rent payable for the wet leases of Airbus A319-100 and the provision of services under the Wet Lease Agreement. Other costs: Air China shall be responsible for other costs incurred in connection with the operation of the Aircraft (e.g., landing and navigation fees, airport and aircraft handling fees, fuel). Other compensation: Air Macau shall pay Air China the amount of US$11,373 (equivalent to approximately HK$88,709) per day when there is no operation of the Aircraft due to Air Macau's mechanic breakdown or other flight crew-related causes calculated at the end of the lease term, provided that such situation exceed 10 operating days for the entire lease term. Proposed Cap Based on the terms of the Wet Lease Agreement and assume that the Aircraft will fly the number of block hours according to the flight schedule under the Wet Lease Agreement together with any delay that may occur, the Directors propose that the maximum aggregate annual value contemplated under the Wet Lease Agreement shall be US$3,223,400 (equivalent to approximately HK$25,142,520). Reasons for and benefits of the Wet Lease Agreement The Directors consider it to be in the interest of Air Macau to enter into the Wet Lease Agreement as the lease payments to be received by Air Macau under the Wet Lease Agreement will generate a steady stream of income for Air Macau. Furthermore, the entering into of the Wet Lease Agreement will enable Air Macau to enhance its aircraft utilization. The Directors, including the independent non-executive Directors, are of the view that the terms of the Wet Lease Agreement are fair and reasonable and in the interest of the shareholders of the Company as a whole. REASONS FOR THE DELAY IN DISCLOSURE The Wet Lease Agreement was not entered into between the parties until some 5 months after the commencement of the wet lease of the Aircraft