EASA threat to operation of N Reg Aircraft

[Mike Cross]

I've said this before, but I'll say it again - IMHO the whole thing hinges on the definition of operator. I cannot see, how a trust based in the US can be considered to be "established or residing in the Community', much less so a company leasing biz jets.

Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer.

Best stick with the day job then. By your criteria the "operator" of 12 Airbus A380s and 24 Boeing 787s in the British Airways fleet is The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.

Now perhaps you'll explain which NAA has licensed the bank as an airline?