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Investigation of Military-Civilian Aircraft Accidents

Under Canada’s Aeronautics Act, the Minister of National Defence is required to designate a member of the Canadian Armed Forces or an employee of the Department of National Defence as the Airworthiness Investigative Authority (“AIA”).  The AIA is responsible for … Continue reading

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Using A "Fly-Away" Exemption To Avoid Paying Sales Tax On An Aircraft Purchase

When buying an aircraft, one of the issues a buyer must determine is whether the buyer will have to pay any sales tax on the transaction. As you may know, most states charge sales tax on the purchase of tangible … Continue reading

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If it is an Interior Part for an Aircraft, then Producing it as a Replacement Part Probably Requires a PMA

I recently received an email from someone who wanted to know if carpet requires a PMA to produce it for installation in an aircraft.  This is a more complicated question than a simple “yes” or “no.” U.S. legal standards identify … Continue reading

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Chinese Tariffs Will Impact Aircraft Parts

The Chinese Government has announced import tariffs on aircraft parts coming from the United States. Continue reading → Read more detail on Recent Aviation Law posts –

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Paperwork Tips For Smooth Border Crossings In General Aviation Aircraft

For those of you who have flown into or out of the U.S. in a general aviation aircraft, you know that extra thought and planning are involved in these flights. And while the process may seem daunting to the uninitiated, … Continue reading

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