Simplifying Airspace Operations: Understanding AC 700-039 Issue 03 and RVSM Requirements
Transport Canada has recently released the third issue of Advisory Circular (AC) 700-039, dated February 29, 2024, focusing on the "Requirements to Obtain Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) Specific Approval." This crucial document [...] Read more >
Negotiability of APU
The Role of APU and Engine Borescope Inspections in Aircraft Purchase Agreements The negotiability of APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) and engine borescope inspections represent a key issue when negotiating an aircraft [...] Read more >
Navigating Spare Parts in Aircraft Purchase Agreements
When it comes to acquiring an aircraft, understanding the intricacies of the aircraft purchase agreement is pivotal to ensuring a smooth transaction. Among these complexities, the inclusion of spare parts in aircraft [...] Read more >
Technical Arrangement – Maintenance Between Canada and Brazil
The Technical Arrangement – Maintenance (TA-M) between Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) and Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), effective February 5, 2024, signifies a major development in aviation law, showcasing an [...] Read more >
MSP Agreements in Aircraft Purchase Transactions
In a recent transaction, counsel to an aircraft lender asked us, as counsel to the aircraft seller for copies of the Seller’s MSP (Maintenance Service Plan) agreements. We politely told them no. [...] Read more >
Understanding IDERA in Canadian Aviation: A Guide to Aircraft Leasing and Financing
What is an IDERA? IDERA, or Irrevocable Deregistration and Export Request Authorization, is a pivotal tool under Canadian Aviation Regulations and aviation law, particularly in the context of aircraft leasing and aircraft financing [...] Read more >