Jack Gilchrist
Updated ~ Will the Looming U.S. Government Shutdown Affect Aircraft Transactions?
If you live in the United States, there’s a good chance you are aware of the potential government shutdown that looms over Congress. If...
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The Journal
Our words on current events and updates in the aviation title and registration industry.
Jack Gilchrist
- Aug 2
Gilchrist Aviation Law's Recommendations for Improvement to the International Registry
Our firm has been a strong advocate for the International Registry (IR) since it entered force in 2006. The IR adds trustworthiness and...
Jack Gilchrist
- May 8
The FAA Aircraft Registry's Latest Memo - No More Legal Opinions on Trusts
On Friday, May 5, the Office of the Chief Counsel for the FAA, Mark Nichols, delivered a shocking memorandum to the FAA aircraft...
Tony Morales
- Dec 7, 2022
Breaking Down the FAA's Final Rule to Extend Aircraft Registration
The Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") is softening its regulations for aircraft owners. On November 22, 2022, the FAA published a...
Jack Gilchrist
- Oct 7, 2022
Aircraft Registration: What's Going on in Oklahoma City?
In the aviation industry, it’s no secret that we are experiencing a serious delay in the FAA’s turnaround time for aircraft registration....
Jack Gilchrist
- Dec 14, 2021
The FAA Registry’s Extended Holiday Schedule
What it Does Not Provide for Your 2021 Aircraft Transactions In light of the Federal Aviation Administration’s extraordinary agreement to...
Jack Gilchrist
- Aug 17, 2021
The International Registry
An electronic system for registering valid financial interests in aircraft. The International Registry, more commonly referred to as the...
Jack Gilchrist
- Jul 22, 2021
Understanding Aircraft Ownership, Registration, and the FAA
Roughly 60% of all civil aircraft in the world are registered through the Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Registry in Oklahoma...
Jack Gilchrist
- Jul 8, 2020
Security Interests in Aircraft Equipment: Requirements, Exceptions and Nuances
Perfecting a security interest against aircraft equipment is simple in theory but can be tricky in practice. As a general rule a security in
Jack Gilchrist
- Jun 25, 2020
Aircraft Registration - One Method for Meeting the Citizenship Requirement
Notwithstanding a couple of exceptions, to register an aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration (the “FAA”) the aircraft must be...
Jack Gilchrist
- Jun 9, 2020
An Overview of Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Registration and Renewal
FAA imposed penalties for improper or lapsed registration can range from significant fines, grounding of aircraft to legal action.
Jack Gilchrist
- May 27, 2020
What Does the FAA Require When Registering Aircraft in the Name of a Limited Liability Company?
When it comes to setting up businesses, the flexibility and simplicity of a Limited Liability Company makes it quite popular. However, regis
Jack Gilchrist
- Apr 30, 2020
How to Receive Temporary Authority to Operate an Aircraft While Waiting on FAA Registration
Generally speaking, an aircraft may only be operated when it has been registered with the FAA in the name of its owner.
Jack Gilchrist
- Apr 16, 2020
Submitting Electronically Signed Documents to the Federal Aviation Administration
A digital signature will be deemed legible and acceptable if it meets the following criteria: (1) Shows the name of the signer and
Jack Gilchrist
- Mar 19, 2020
FAA Registry Update - COVID-19 Temporary Procedure
As the impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt through the aviation industry, we want to update you with temporary changes to the FAA
Jack Gilchrist
- Feb 27, 2020
U.S. Registration of Aircraft and Mortgage and Lease Interests in Aircraft Equipment
Here you can download Jack Gilchrist's training presentation first presented February 2020 in Mexico City on U.S. Registration of...
Jack Gilchrist
- Mar 13, 2019
Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Registration
Prior to 2010 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) did not require aircraft registration renewal. Once an aircraft was registered...
Jack Gilchrist
- Mar 13, 2019
Aircraft Equipment Descriptions on FAA Documents
The aviation world is full of complex mergers and acquisitions. Textron owns Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker but keeps all of them as...
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