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The Journal
Our words on current events and updates in the aviation title and registration industry.



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...

Jack Gilchrist
Sep 27, 2023


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
Aug 2, 2023


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...

Jack Gilchrist
May 8, 2023


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...

Tony Morales
Dec 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
Oct 7, 2022


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
Dec 14, 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
Aug 17, 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 22, 2021


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
Jul 8, 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 25, 2020
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