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



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


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
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