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FAA Aircraft Operations: Delays and Budget Cuts After Government Shutdown

With staffing shortages and budget constraints mounting, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented mandated flight reductions and postponed program activities. For us here at the National Aviation Center, see this as a call to action as we support operators, FAA aircraft owners, pilots and registrants who rely on seamless, reliable aviation infrastructure. FAA Aircraft…

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Is There an Aircraft Database to Use?

Whether you are looking to purchase an airplane as part of your business, or you are doing so for your personal use, getting as much information as you can about a plane you are interested in is going to be something you need to do. You need as many specifics as you can get regarding…

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Steps You Can Take if the FAA Cancels or Delays Your Flight

Flight delays and cancellations are all too common right now.  While these events are largely out of a passenger’s control, understanding the system can help you navigate the chaos. Just as passengers rely on the FAA for safe travel, owners rely on proper FAA registration documentation to legally operate their aircraft. There’s no way to…

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Release of Mortgage: A Complete Guide for Aircraft Owners

Once the loan for the aircraft is paid off, the borrower expects to own the aircraft free from any lien or other legal claims by the lender. A Release of Mortgage fulfills this expectation. This is a required process, as it discharges the lender’s lien on the aircraft and returns full and unencumbered title to…

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Flying Free With the Aircraft Lien Release Form

Paying off an aircraft loan is a major milestone. However, making that final payment is only the first step. To officially clear your aircraft’s title, you must file an aircraft lien release form with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This crucial document, often called a Satisfaction of Mortgage, formally removes the lender’s security interest from…

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Facts about Airplane Registration

Little Known Facts about Airplane Registration

Airplanes are one of the most recent forms of transportation. By that same token, airplane registration became mandatory more recently than most people might think. For example, according to the FAA, registration of an airplane didn’t become mandatory until the “Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938.” At that time, in their words “provided for recording of…

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Your Aircraft On Your Terms: Aircraft Mortgage Form

Financing the purchase of an aircraft is a significant financial undertaking, and it involves specific legal instruments to protect all parties involved. An aircraft mortgage is a key document in this process, serving as a formal agreement that uses the aircraft itself as collateral for a loan. This legal filing with the Federal Aviation Administration…

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Deregistered Aircraft: Making It Easier for You to Deregister

For many aircraft owners, there comes a time when an owner needs to remove their plane from the FAA’s active registry. The process of making yours a deregistered aircraft may be necessary for several reasons, including selling the aircraft to a foreign buyer, scrapping it, or in the unfortunate event of its destruction. At the…

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