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. Let’s look at the official numbers of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (“CAAP”). 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 […]
Aviation Law: Field Work with Bell Flights
Our Kerwin Tan, one of the few lawyers who do aviation law in the Philippines, takes the Firm’s new associates up for a spin in Bell Flight’s Philippine launch of the 505. The 505 has one of the most advanced avionics in its class. Our associates have a hands on experience in aviation law for […]
Modes of Doing Business in the Philippines: 2019 Edition
We are pleased to make available for download our updated Modes of Doing Business in the Philippines. Our highly detailed, information-packed write up on the different types of companies that can be formed in the Philippines was updated to take into account the implementation of certain sections of the Revised Corporation Code of 2019 of […]
Senate Committee on Public Service: Legislative Franchise Hearing
Our managing partner, Kerwin Tan, fields questions from the Honorable Senators Grace Poe (Committee Chair), Franklin Drilon, and Miguel Zubiri. We are pleased to have successfully responded to the inquiries and requirements of the Senate Committee on Public Services, and concluded the hearing with an approval of the 25 year renewal of our client’s radio […]
Hearing of the Congressional Committee on Legislative Franchises
Philippine House of Representatives (17th Congress) Hearing of the Congressional Committee on Legislative Franchises We are pleased to have been given the opportunity to attend and later, granted approval by, the Committee on Legislative Franchises for the 25-year renewal of a radio and television national franchise. Our Managing Partner is shown here together with the […]
