Financing and Loan Securitization Van Dyke & Associates has direct experience with many financing and loan securitization issues that arise in an aviation enterprise. Our clients have included commercial finance lenders and aviation floor plan providers. We deal with issues unique to lenders on a daily basis. We have substantial experience with lien perfection and priority issues both with the FAA and under the uniform commercial laws of the state in which are located.

In addition to financing and loan securitization issues, we have a demonstrated track record of representing lenders in numerous loan default situations, including litigation related to the preservation and recovery or repossession of collateral. If you are lender in need of an aggressive effort to obtain immediate judicial assistance in the recovery of an aircraft or related collateral we can help.  If you are a borrower, we can assist you in obtaining and documenting loan securitization, including obtaining necessary lien releases from prior owners, and mechanics.

Our attorneys will advise you on our findings after any due diligence review concerning the aircraft or ownership structure. We assist in reviewing aircraft records and documentation as well as help you determine valuation, and damage history issues. Whether you are a first time purchaser, or are experienced aircraft owner upgrading to a larger aircraft, now is the time to examine aircraft records, ownership structures, tax implications and the like in detail, not after the purchase is completed.

An aircraft purchase is a major transaction that should be delft with in a manner consistent with any large purchase. One would never consider purchasing a house with a handshake. Nor should one consider the purchase of an aircraft with a hand-shake. Our motto, borrowed from the late President Ronald Regan is “trust – but verify.” When it comes to legal advice, a small investment up front, can save a lifetime of aggravation latter.  

The purchase and delivery of a new aircraft is an unusual event for even a seasoned flight department. Why not let the attorneys at Van Dyke & Associates, take the lead once your company has approved the purchase of a new aircraft. You are proficient at aircraft operations, we are proficient in aircraft acquisition. Leave the important details to our attorneys and maintain your piece of mind in the cockpit.   

International Import/Export Mr. Van Dyke’s experience with Galaxy Aerospace and their program of international importation and domestic completion of business jet aircraft, allow the firm to provide specialized legal representation when it comes to international importation of foreign certificated aircraft and related de-registration issues. In addition, Mr. Van Dyke has substantial experience with foreign registration and delivery of aircraft.

Domestic Purchase and Delivery Mr. Van Dyke is familiar with all of the major aircraft and helicopter manufacturers, aircraft completion centers, and aviation insurance companies having worked for USAIG and Galaxy Aerospace (now Gulfstream Aerospace) to name a few. In that regard, he brings to the firm a wealth of experience dealing with initial purchase orders and deposits receipts, delivery positions, launch customer/roll-out issues, equipment specification, interior completion, modification and design, final customer delivery and warranty issues, as well as aircraft hull & liability insurance issues.