If you are purchasing, financing or otherwise acquiring an interest in an aircraft or turbine engine, you need to be aware of the Cape Town Convention. The Cape Town Convention went into effect March 1, 2006 and applies to many twin-engine and most jet aircraft. If you would like more information on the Cape Town Convention and the procedures that have been implemented both in the U.S. and at the International Registry in Ireland, please read my latest article on the subject here.