Aviation

When someone drives off from a gas station without paying, the attendant will probably call the police to report a crime. However, paying at the pump isn't always what happens in the aviation world.  Sometimes, fuel suppliers will offer credit to those with a plane at...

Performing mechanical work on airplanes is a very demanding profession. You will have to invest substantially in facilities, tools and machinery for your occupation. Your repairs will almost always be safety-critical, which means they will be subject to intense...

It is upsetting to be taken advantage of by others As someone who works in aviation, you should take fraud seriously. Fraud is highly prominent in the airline industry, both within the United States and internationally. Airline transaction fraud is a big problem for...

If you make a living servicing aircraft, it is reassuring to know that you have legal recourses available if someone fails to pay you for work. One option you have is to place an aviation lien on the aircraft. It is crucial to do this correctly following state and...

Owning an aircraft or fixing one is expensive. It can hurt if a customer doesn't pay for the work that you do. Luckily, Texas is one of many states with laws in place that allow mechanics to place liens on airplanes when their customers, airplane owners, fail to pay...

If you work on small planes or provide fuel and other such services, you know well that there is some risk involved here. You are providing a very valuable service, and a customer who is unwilling to pay promptly can cost you a lot. One way you can combat this is by...

You work hard in the aviation industry. As a mechanic, you work on planes for many individuals, making sure that they’re ready to fly. It’s always your goal to get planes in perfect shape because any errors could lead to crashes or serious accidents. As someone who...

When an aircraft carrier doesn’t pay you like they should, one of the options is to pursue a claim of lien. An airplane claim of lien helps you get the money you need by preventing the customer from selling the plane without the lien being released. A mechanic’s lien,...

Relatively speaking, flying really is safer than driving -- but aviation accidents are on the rise in the United States. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), there was a 13% increase in aviation fatalities in this country during 2018. The vast...

A lien is the right to enforce property possession when a debt is owed. When it comes to aircraft, it's possible to impose a lien on an airplane if the owner is indebted to another person for a mechanic's service, fuel costs, or some other issue. Sapling explains how...