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Brazil & the Cape Town Convention and Aircraft Protocol

The status lists for the Cape Town Convention and Aircraft Protocol have been updated to take account of the deposit of an instrument by the Federative Republic of Brazil on 30 November 2011. The updated lists are available via the … Continue reading

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Comlux Aruba N.V, a new subsidiary of Fly Comlux, has been awarded an Aruba Air Operating Certificate (AOC)

The Department of Civil Aviation of Aruba and The Registry of Aruba, a world industry leader in aircraft registration, certification, regulatory compliance and safety oversight services and Gomez & Bikker law offices are pleased to announce a joint cooperation with … Continue reading

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Offshore Aircraft Registration An Insight into Aruba, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands and the Isle of Man

CONFERENCE CHAIRED BY This is a new networking opportunity in the heart of the Caribbean. The summit on Offshore Aircraft Registration will explore a variety of issues such as reasons for registering an aircraft offshore, the legal system in Aruba, … Continue reading

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Comlux Aruba

Comlux Aruba N.V., a subsidiary of the Swiss VIP aircraft operator Comlux Aviation Group registered its Boeing flagship aircraft B767-200ER in Aruba under registration marks P4-CLA. The aircraft will be base in Zurich as part of Comlux VVIP fleet. This … Continue reading

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Air-Company SOMON AIR LLC has taken delivery of its first brand new Boeing 737-900ER

“Air-Company SOMON AIR” LLC, the national carrier of the Republic of Tajikistan has registered in Aruba its first brand new Boeing 737-900. The aircraft has been registered under nationality marks P4-TAJ and will be based in Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan. … Continue reading

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Budget airline Cebu Air Inc. said Thursday it is buying 37 new Airbus planes for $3.8 billion in the largest single aircraft order ever made by a Philippine airline, allowing it to more than double its fleet by 2021 and expand its international routes.

Lance Gokongwei, president and chief executive of Cebu Pacific, the budget carrier’s official name, said new the order includes 30 A321neo (new engine option) and seven A320s. The airline currently operates a fleet of 25 Airbus and eight ATR 72-500 … Continue reading

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The Russian Federation has acceded to the Cape Town Convention

The status lists for the Cape Town Convention and Aircraft Protocol have been updated to take account of the deposit of an instrument by the Russian Federation on 25 May 2011. The updated lists are available via the following links: … Continue reading

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United Kingdom Planning VAT Changes

On January 4, 2011, the United Kingdom is expected to implement two changes regarding Value Added Tax (VAT) policies. First, aircraft over 8,000 kilograms (17,635 pounds) will no longer be applied a zero rating for VAT purposes. Under current policy, … Continue reading

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Cape Town Convention updates: Singapore, Cuba, Tanzania & China

The status lists for the Cape Town Convention and Aircraft Protocol have been updated to take account of the deposit of instruments by the Republic of Singapore and the Republic Cuba on 28 January 2009.  United Republic of Tanzania on … Continue reading

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12th Annual Aero-Engine leasing conference

Gomez & Bikker’s Patrick Honnebier was a lecturer during the 12th Annual Aer-Engine leasing from May 15th-May 17th, 2007 in Monaco; Trading & Finance Conference, organized by the www.aviationindustrygroup.com. His lecture was titled “The Capetown Convention & its Effects on … Continue reading

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