CAAP – Civil aviation Authority of the philippines updates
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines recently issued several significant updates to the Civil Aviation Regulations in terms of aircraft registration and air operators. In particular, these updated regulations now implement the almost 90-year old Public Service Act of the Philippines which was amended in 2022 allowing greater ownership participation and protection for foreign […]
The Legal500 interviews our Kerwin Tan at our office in Manila.
In a recent feature on The Legal 500’s ‘Partner Perspectives,’ Kerwin Tan, a partner at Tan Hassani and Counsels, shared insights into his firm’s specialized focus on project and aviation finance. The Legal 500, established in 1987, is a globally recognized legal directory that evaluates and ranks law firms and lawyers across over 150 jurisdictions, […]
Tan Hassani and Counsels Contributes to chambers 2024 annual report on aviation
In another edition of Chamber’s annual report on Aviation, Tan Hassani and Counsels joins the list for another year. To read the full report -> download the file from our website’s resource page or click this link -> https://thcounsels.ph/product/chambers-aviation-finance-and-leasing/
Mondaq Webinar
The lawyers of Tan Hassani & Counsels, in association with Mondaq, conducted a webinar on the introduction to aircraft financing and leasing in the Philippines, giving key insights for aircraft owners, lessors, operators and lessees.
Mondaq Webinar
The lawyers of Tan Hassani & Counsels, in association with Mondaq, conducted a webinar on the introduction to aircraft financing and leasing in the Philippines, giving key insights for aircraft owners, lessors, operators and lessees. The corresponding write up discussing aircraft financing and leasing in the Philippines can be downloaded here.
Tan Hassani and Counsels Assist LEASCOR’s Acquisition of Two New Aircrafts
With the assistance of Tan Hassani and Counsels, LEASCOR a Clark based charter airliner has acquired two ATR72-500s. The ATR 72-500 is a twin-engine turboprop aircraft designed and manufactured by ATR (Avions de Transport Régional), a joint venture between Airbus and Leonardo. With a maximum seat capacity of 74 passengers, the ATR720-500 is one of the […]
COVID-19: Catalyst for Philippine General Aviation? By: Kerwin K. Tan
I. 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 one currently suspended as of this date), thirty (30) […]
Drone Regulations in the Philippines
Are Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) considered as “aircraft” in your country? Yes. Civil Aviation Authority Act of 2008 (the “Act”) 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 earth’s surface. The term “aircraft,” […]
Drone Regulations in the Philippines
Drone Regulations in the Philippines Are Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) considered as “aircraft” in your country? Yes. Civil Aviation Authority Act of 2008 (the “Act”) 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 […]
