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How do I help aviation clients with complex aircraft transactions?
My aviation practice is devoted exclusively to aviation law, with a particular focus on aircraft title, lien perfection and FAA and International Registry matters under the United States Transportation Code and the Cape Town Convention. On any given day, I may lay hands on a dozen or more transactions, each with its own challenges but the same goal: ensuring ownership and security interests are properly documented and protected. Whether I am closing a multi-million dollar transaction or a private smaller transaction, I pride myself on the individual attention I am able to provide clients and the relationships I have been able to build within the industry.
Helping clients acquire, finance and protect ownership interests in aircraft
Commercial airlines, air cargo carriers, business aviation companies, lenders, leasing companies and private aircraft owners regularly turn to Bob Kalsu when they are acquiring, financing or leasing commercial or private aircraft, engines or parts. He performs and issues title and lien perfection opinions and assists companies with filing documents at the FAA and completing registrations with the International Registry. Given his extensive knowledge of the finances involved with aircraft transactions and his trusted reputation in the industry, he is frequently called upon to act as escrow agent for many of his valued clients and third parties.
Supporting aviation transactions from one of the nation’s FAA law centers
While based in Oklahoma City, Bob’s practice serves clients throughout the United States and around the world. With the FAA Aircraft Registry strategically located in Oklahoma City, the city has become the country’s center for aircraft title and registration work, allowing him to work daily with clients and counsel across the aviation industry. His practice has grown largely through long-standing professional relationships and referrals built over decades of handling transactions efficiently and reliably.