Comparing and Contrasting Domestic and Cross-Border Aviation Finance Transactions

Aircraft Finance attorney J.C. Ferrer published an article in The Banking Law Journal reviewing the differences between domestic and cross-border aviation finance transactions and offering practice pointers for financing non-U.S.-registered aircraft. Mr. Ferrer outlines considerations related to Cape Town Convention ratification, owner-based versus operator-based registries, court systems and the rule of law, and the importance of local counsel. As his article concludes, though financing aircraft abroad can seem daunting, proper guidance and planning can help ensure a smooth transaction that protects the interests of aircraft financiers.

Mr. Ferrer also authored a Holland & Knight alert on this topic.

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