Aircraft Trust Services

When trust matters

Our industry-leading aircraft trust services are backed by expert knowledge of U.S. and international regulations and direct access to the FAA, ensuring full compliance with U.S. and offshore registries. Let us take the burden of managing all regulatory and FAA bureaucracy so you can focus on what matters most: your time in the air.

Understanding Aviation Owner Trusts

Under 14 CFR §§ 47.2 and 47.7(c)–(d)—reinforced by the FAA’s Non-Citizen Owner-Trust Policy—a non-U.S. buyer may register an aircraft on the N-register by vesting legal title in a qualified U.S.-citizen trustee while retaining full economic ownership and day-to-day operational control. This structure keeps the aircraft inside the FAA system, unlocking American financing, smoothing cross-border operations, and adding a welcome layer of privacy for operators in complex jurisdictions.

Hold the N-number

Fly worldwide under FAA maintenance, licensing, and STC standards.

Unlock U.S. financing

Present clean American title to banks and lessors.

Enhance privacy

Shelter ownership details and sidestep local red tape.

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Why Aircraft owners
choose Valiair?

Choosing an owner trust solves key regulatory and operational hurdles for non-U.S. aircraft owners—but not all aircraft trust services are created equal. Valiair combines global speed, deep regulatory insight, and the industry’s highest compliance standards to deliver a faster, safer, and more transparent trust experience.

Benefit

Valiair Trust

Typical Competitors

Legal Safeguards (Trust Agreement + Operating Lease + Certificate of Beneficial Interest issued)

Transparent Pricing (Flat fee 50 – 75 % lower in premium segment)

24 / 7 Global Availability (Teams in US / EU / Asia)

Direct FAA Desk & Regulatory Expertise

Enhanced Compliance (Biometric ID, KYC/AML, OFAC, Refinitiv World-Check®)

Portfolio Integrity (600 + aircraft in 50 + countries)

Trust Setup Speed (Average ≈ 2 business days)

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Tailored Trust Solution
for Every Operator

Personal Flyers

We’re aviators serving aviators. Whether you're a weekend flyer or an international jet-setter, you receive our full attention and tailored support. We design trust structures that align with your mission—so you can fly with freedom, backed by confidence and compliance.

Corporate Operators

We’re not just service providers—we’re strategic partners. For businesses that don’t meet U.S. citizenship criteria, we offer corporate aviation trust solutions that streamline registration, ensure compliance, and reduce administrative burden. Our experienced team becomes an extension of your flight department, delivering clarity in a complex regulatory space.

Commercial Operators

Lessors, lenders, and charter operators count on us when timing and regulatory precision are critical. Our around-the-clock team and dedicated FAA liaison keep multi-aircraft deals moving—across state lines or international borders—while safeguarding return-on-asset and residual value.

Experimental & Special-Mission

Groundbreaking designs deserve a trusted service that's just as innovative. We specialize in navigating the unique challenges of experimental aircraft - from home-builts to warbirds to R&D, ensuring your creations meet regulations without compromising on your vision. We’re here to ensure your unique aircraft gets to roam the skies rather than stay stuck on the ground due to regulations and bureaucracy.

Who we are

We're aviators serving aviators – From weekend flyers to jet-setters, every one of our clients gets our full attention. We’re here to make your aviation dreams take flight, crafting the perfect trust solution for your mission.

Who we are

We’re more than service providers; we’re strategic partners. Elevate your business with our corporate aviation solutions, handling everything from streamlined registration to robust compliance. We manage the complexities, becoming an asset to your flight department, especially for businesses that don’t qualify as U.S. citizens.

Who we are

In the high-stakes world of commercial aviation, you will need a partner who’s fluent in regulations, efficiency, and ROI. Our tailored trust services keep your fleet compliant, whether you are crossing state lines or international borders, serving airlines, lessors, and lenders alike.

Who we are

One Goal – Three Trust Solutions

Owner Trust

Our rock-solid Owner Trusts are tailored for both individual aviators and corporate fleets. Anchored in the “Aircraft Trust State” of Utah, our structures offer a perfect blend of security, transparency, and hassle-free U.S. aircraft ownership. The most straightforward of our options.

Voting Trust

Instead of being the listed beneficiary under a trust agreement, we can establish a corporation for you that owns the aircraft while we manage the voting interest through a Voting Trust, ensuring full compliance with U.S. regulations and providing additional tax benefits and liability protection.

Privacy Enhancement Trusts

Our owner trust structure ensures increased privacy for high-profile individuals by limiting public access to their personal details, protecting against unwanted attention, enhancing security and superior privacy, and maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements.

OUR PROCESS

STREAMLINED TRUST SETUP

From runway to cruising altitude in under a week!

1 DAY

Data Submission

We start with our streamlined data submission process. Our online forms and video guides ensure a smooth experience while our expert crew stands by to assist.

1-2 DAYS

Background Check

Next, you'll pass through our industry-leading security screening. Our ACAMS-certified experts conduct thorough background checks, including biometric verification and watch-list scans.

1 DAY

Trust Execution

With the preflight complete, we initiate the title transfer and trust closing. Our digital signing process is your express lane to completion – modern, secure, and swift.

1-4 DAYS

Registration

After trust execution, we will immediately file your registration or work with your escrow agent to facilitate a swift closing. For N-registered aircraft, our full-time desk inside the FAA acts like an accelerator, making it fast as we cut out the middlemen.

OUR COMPLIANCE &
SAFETY GUARANTEE

Trust Built on Compliance

Every trust begins with trust in us. Valiair’s aircraft trust services apply compliance protocols that exceed financial-industry norms, employing full-spectrum KYC/AML screening across every jurisdiction we serve.

Secure Onboarding Process

Our onboarding includes biometric identity verification (via Stripe Identity), UBO tracing, global sanctions-list screening (OFAC, SIP, PEP), and ongoing reputational monitoring via trusted agents and Refinitiv World-Check®.

Global Standards. Local Protection.

This multilayered approach ensures every client and transaction aligns with the strictest international standards—protecting both your aircraft and our portfolio.

Straight from our Clients

Trusted Results

Valiair made compliance with the Agent for Service requirement effortless.  Fast, reliable & professional.

Bogdan Skutkiewicz

CEO & Jet Pilot

Valiair made compliance with the Agent for Service requirement effortless. Fast, reliable & professional.

Bogdan Skutkiewicz

CEO, Magic Motorsport

With Valiair handling my FAA correspondence, I have complete peace of mind. Highly recommended!

Lukas Wickart

Private pilot

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about our aircraft trust registration process.

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Do I lose control of the aircraft once the trust is in place?

No. The Owner-Trust Agreement names you as the beneficial owner and grants full operational control through a separate Operating Lease. The U.S. trustee holds only legal title for FAA purposes and must act on your written instructions.

How do I terminate or revoke a trust if I want to regain direct title?

Termination is straightforward: we execute a release of title back to you and update FAA registration. The only change is that the aircraft momentarily cannot remain on the N-register until a new citizen-qualified owner is in place.

How long does it take to establish an owner trust?

Valiair’s AI-driven process and global support teams deliver a fully executed trust in an average of two business days, even on tight timelines or complex cross-border transactions.

What compliance and safety measures protect my interests?

Valiair exceeds financial-industry KYC/AML standards with biometric ID (Stripe Identity), UBO-chain analysis, OFAC & global sanctions‐list screening, and Refinitiv World-Check®. We maintain zero compliance incidents across 600 + aircraft in 50 + countries.

Who needs an owner trust and why?

Under 14 CFR § 47.2, only U.S. citizens—or companies at least 75 % U.S.-owned with citizen officers—may hold legal title to an N-registered aircraft. When those criteria aren’t met, 14 CFR § 47.7(c)–(d) and the FAA’s Non-Citizen Owner-Trust Policy require vesting title in a qualified U.S. trustee, while the foreign beneficiary retains full economic and operational rights.

Aircraft Trust Services

When trust matters

Understanding Aviation Owner Trusts

Hold the N-number

Unlock U.S. financing

Enhance privacy

Why Aircraft owners
choose Valiair?