Articles on how aircraft trusts work, who needs them, and how your register choice affects your aircraft. Written by the team that has administered these trusts since 1988.
An aircraft trust lets someone who is not eligible to register an aircraft in the United States directly do so through a US trustee, and fly it under an N-number.
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No. For almost all practical purposes, you remain in control of your aircraft. The trustee holds the registration on paper.
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Where you register your aircraft affects what it is worth, who will finance it, who can maintain it, and how easily you sell it.
Read →Josh Turner, our Operations Manager, handles every inquiry personally, usually within one business day.
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Aerospace Trust Management LLC provides FAA aircraft owner trust administration services for international aircraft owners. Our services include drafting trust agreements, lease agreements, preparing and filing FAA registration documentation, and ongoing trust administration including 7-year re-registration monitoring.
Service commencement is subject to execution of a formal engagement agreement and payment of applicable fees. Submission of an inquiry through this website does not constitute a binding agreement.
The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. We strongly recommend that prospective clients consult qualified aviation legal counsel before entering into any trust arrangement. ATM is a U.S.-based trust company, not a law firm.
Annual trust administration fees are quoted individually based on aircraft type, ownership structure, and country of residence. All fees are quoted in Euros unless otherwise agreed. A full itemised quote will be provided before any agreement is signed. Fees are non-refundable once trust administration services have commenced.
The standard dissolution fee is €250 per aircraft. Additional fees may apply for extraordinary administrative work required outside the standard scope of services.
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