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H. Kayla Lee October 31, 2023
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Jetlaw October 2023 Newsletter
H. Kayla Lee October 2, 2023
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NBAA BACE
Kent S. Jackson October 28, 2016
Join 27,000 industry professionals for the most important three days of business aviation. Ranked as the sixth largest trade show in the United States, the Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) will be held Nov. 1-3, 2016, in Orlando, Florida, bringing together current and prospective aircraft owners, manufacturers and customers
Use Your Aircraft to Increase Benefits
Kent S. Jackson July 1, 2015
Establishing a corporate shuttle can present numerous economic, legal and logistical challenges, but the long-term benefits, including internal and tax advantages, can make the effort worthwhile. Click here to download full article.
The Truth About Aircraft Time-Swapping
Kent S. Jackson April 14, 2015
Maximizing utilization of corporate aircraft can be challenging, which is why many owners/operators choose to implement an interchange agreement. Click here to download full article.
Tax Tips & Traps to Avoid When Buying a Jet
Kali M. Hague March 18, 2015
Before entering into an aircraft purchase agreement, it’s imperative to understand that sales and use tax requirements are state-specific. Failing to account and plan for sales and use taxes can result in an unexpected tax bill including substantial penalties and interest. Many states are increasingly prone to audit jet aircraft
Personal Flights + Employee Fringe Benefits: Guidelines for Reimbursements
Kali M. Hague December 17, 2014
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Why a Single LOA May Be Insufficient
Kent S. Jackson June 25, 2014
When purchasing a new aircraft, or making a change in the operating structure, often the last items to be considered are the FAA Letters of Authorization (LOA) for operations. For years the operator specific nature of the LOAs has gone unnoticed by the FAA, and the business aviation industry. Ongoing
Liability Concerns Shouldn’t Stop SMS
Kent S. Jackson February 11, 2014
SMS is essentially a quality management approach to controlling risk. Corporate lawyers tend to obsess about potential liabilities associated with aircraft, so they should love SMS. Except that they don’t. Lawyers also fear records. They hate having information that can be subpoenaed, especially if there is no clear regulatory requirement
Sharing Aircraft Under FAR Part 91
Kent S. Jackson November 3, 2012
For U.S. Operators, charging someone for a ride in the company jet is a subject thick with claims and counterclaims, ignorance and outright bad behavior. The arguments are old, but some of the consequences are new. Today, the IRS may be more likely than the FAA to punish practitioners of
