Buying a private aircraft does not always mean buying the whole aircraft. You can purchase an aircraft on your own or buy a share through a fractional ownership program, which allows several parties to use the same aircraft. Each ownership model creates different...
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Importing foreign registered aircraft: Pros and cons.
Purchasing an aircraft from a foreign seller can widen the inventory to choose from which are often offered at more attractive prices. However, for North American buyers, understanding the range of additional steps you have to take, and the additional laws you have to...
What are the requirements for a Part 135 certificate?
If you have purchased an aircraft, you might have heard of a Part 135 certificate that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issues. Understanding what this document is and how you can get it can help you avoid any setbacks to future plans. The reach of Part 135...
What can you expect in a civil action?
Civil litigation offers a formal process in a judicial forum in which to resolve legal disputes. While each case is unique, most civil cases follow a similar path from filing the action to a settlement or verdict. Before you proceed with a lawsuit, understanding the...
3 key differences between a dry lease and a wet lease agreement
When your family operates an aircraft, one of the first distinctions you will encounter is the difference between a dry lease and a wet lease. The choice affects more than the cost. It shapes who controls the aircraft, how the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)...
Can you legally challenge a New Hampshire town zoning decision?
New Hampshire property owners often face hurdles when local boards deny building permits or change land use rules. You have the legal right to challenge a town zoning decision. New Hampshire law sets a strict roadmap that requires timing and clear evidence to win....
Does your planned aircraft purchase address “hidden” liens?
Purchasing a private aircraft requires more than a mechanical inspection. Many buyers focus on the engine but ignore the legal debts that follow the tail number. Hidden liens create massive financial risks that can ground your investment before the first flight....
To File or Not To File: Civil Claims in New Hampshire
Making the decision to pursue a civil action in New Hampshire can feel intimidating. Ideally, you make that decision with the representation of experienced trial counsel at your side. But even with that assistance, identifying and satisfying threshold rules of law,...
