It used to be they transferred ownership over international waters. That way certain taxes were avoided. The manufacturers crew would fly the aircraft into international airspace. The papers would be signed and then the new owners' crew would take over flying the aircraft. Al ----- Original Message ----- From: "Niraj Agarwalla" <nagarwal@xxxxxxxxx> To: <AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2004 10:46 AM Subject: Re: Ryanair delivery via Goose? > Alireza Alivandivafa wrote: > >>Sure, why not? Goose Bay is often used as a delivery airport, going both >>ways, especially for narrowbodys >> >> >> > Don't many airlines accept their deliveries through Canada for tax > purposes? In this case, Ryanair accepted elivery in Goose Bay and not > in Seattle? > > Niraj Agarwalla > nagarwal@xxxxxxxxx >