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



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
Jun 9, 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
May 27, 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 30, 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
Apr 16, 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
Mar 19, 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
Feb 27, 2020


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...

Jack Gilchrist
Mar 13, 2019
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