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Jul 8, 2020
3 min

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

Jun 25, 2020
2 min

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...

Jun 9, 2020
2 min

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.

May 27, 2020
2 min

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

Apr 30, 2020
3 min

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.

Apr 16, 2020
3 min

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

Mar 19, 2020
2 min

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

Feb 27, 2020
1 min

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...

Mar 14, 2019
3 min

Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Registration

Prior to 2010 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) did not require aircraft registration renewal. Once an aircraft was registered...

Mar 14, 2019
2 min

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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