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Minimizing Liability Risks

August 23rd, 2010

Violation of the FAA reimbursement/consideration requirements can carry risk exposure for both the employee and the company, and few employers are aware of these requirements.  Minimizing liability risks may be done with a company policy for employee use of non-company aircraft on company business.

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Only One Timeshare at a Time

July 2nd, 2010

Today’s budget-conscious company can inadvertently create an aircraft operating structure that is not in compliance with the FARs.  One example of this can involve trying to “timeshare” the aircraft on a seat-by-seat basis.

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Demonstration Flights

April 17th, 2010

A buyer wants to know how an aircraft flies before signing a purchase agreement, and the seller wants to be reimbursed for the costs of any demonstration flights.  How do you satisfy everyone and remain in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)?

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Trusts, Estate Planning and the Family Jet

April 22nd, 2009

When a high-net worth family or individual is purchasing a jet that will be flown primarily for personal use, it can be useful to consider at the outset how the structure of the ownership and operation of the aircraft fits within the estate plan of the owner.

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Jet Costs Under Control

April 1st, 2009

Many individuals who own corporate jets are looking to minimize costs by selling hours to friends.   Some potential options include obtaining a charter certificate, joint ownership, dry leasing and time sharing. 

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General Aviation Security

January 23rd, 2009

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on October 30,2008 that proposes new security requirements for all aircraft with a maximum take off weight of more than 12,500 pounds.  The large aircraft security program (LASP) would also impose additional security requirements on airports that serve large aircraft.

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