Drone Regulations in the Philippines
Drone Regulations in the Philippines Are Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) considered as βaircraftβ in your country? Yes. Civil Aviation Authority Act of 2008 (the βActβ) provides that an “Aircraft” refers to any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the […]
Closing Another Aircraft Financing in the Time of Covid
We are pleased to have assisted in closing another aircraft financing transaction in the Philippines. The Cessna Citation CJ4 safely arrived at the Manila airport, and, after flipping to local registration, will soon start serving the discerning business traveler. Philippine business aviation is truly proving to be resilient in these trying times, and the added safety it affords […]
COVID-19: Catalyst for Philippine General Aviation?
COVID-19: Catalyst for Philippine General Aviation? By: Kerwin K. Tan General Aviation in the Philippines By the Numbers Philippine aviation in general is a relatively small, tight-knit community. Letβs look at the official numbers of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (βCAAPβ). As of 2019, there are only forty-two (42) active air operators (with […]
Leading Edge Air Services to Operate International Non-Scheduled Air Transportation Services
We congratulate Leading Edge Air Services Corporation for being granted a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Operate International Non-Scheduled Air Transportation Services. We are pleased to have assisted with this application in particular, and to the contribution for further air mobility of the Filipino public in general.
Textron Aviation Manila Authorized Service Center
We congratulate our client, Textron Aviation, for the opening of its newest Philippine authorized service center through Philjets Aero Service, a licensed MRO facility. The Firm is pleased to be part of this transaction and successful closing. Owners and operators of King Airs and Caravans, two of the most popular aircrafts in its class with […]
Renewal of the radio and television legislative franchise
The Firm is pleased to announce the renewal of the radio and television legislative franchise of Swara Sug Media Corporation for another 25 years. The Firm acted as lead counsel in such renewal, and have filed for application with, and attended the public hearings at, the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Republic […]
