Delaware Aircraft Trust

Delaware Aircraft Trust is an aircraft trust company in New Castle, Delaware. It provides FAA aircraft trust services for registering private aircraft in the United States, working with owners, operators and financiers worldwide.

Services

• Ownership structuring: trust arrangements that meet FAA requirements so that non-US citizens can legally own and operate aircraft under an N-number registration
• Aircraft registration: initial registration, renewals and de-registration, with the company handling dealings with the FAA and other regulators on the client's behalf
• Transaction support for the purchase, sale, leasing and financing of aircraft, including documentation
• Guidance on international aviation compliance
• N-registration for both US citizens and non-US citizens

Who it serves

• Non-US aircraft owners who want to register and operate an aircraft in the US
• Leasing companies and financiers that need secure and compliant ownership structures
• Corporate entities registering fleets
• Aviation investors holding high-value aircraft

How the trust works

The trustee holds the legal title of the aircraft while protecting the rights of the beneficial owners. The website has a Get Started page and a Resources section for new clients.