It is clear from an analysis of cases based on property law, and scores of cases dealing directly with aircraft disputes, that there are many ways to lose title to an aircraft.

In many cases, the seller’s title has failed because it is subject to a prior lien or the Bill of Sale is invalid, ineffective or otherwise unenforceable due to any number of reasons.

A lender can lose an aircraft if the borrower does not have valid title, if the lender’s lien is invalid or if the lender’s lien is subordinate to another claimant.

Click below to explore some of the issues an owner or lender might have to face: