Aviation Law

You bought a plane and registered it with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Now you are planning a flight in New Hampshire when someone mentions a separate state requirement. You thought you had finished the paperwork and do not want another rule to disrupt...

Aircraft owners often hire management companies to handle maintenance, scheduling, crew hiring and regulatory paperwork. Although owners can delegate many of these tasks, determining legal responsibility for a management mistake is not always straightforward. Federal...

An Air Carrier certificate acquisition can seem simple and straightforward until you examine both the business and regulatory details which necessarily apply. For a prospective buyer, the concern is preserving its operational value at reasonable cost without...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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....

When you buy an aircraft, you likely focus on performance, comfort and how the aircraft fits your lifestyle. Title issues can complicate closing, delay delivery or create long term concerns after you take ownership. In New Hampshire, as in the rest of the United...

Individuals who choose to fly privately are often the same people who truly understand the value of time.  Many industry and business leaders make use of charter services or jet cards to bypass commercial terminals and rigid airline schedules. However, one’s travel...