to the complexity arising from globalization of aviation, the numerous countries involved, conflicting commercial & business interests and overlapping regulatory requirements, Aviation Law seeks to provide a framework that keeps the aviation industry safe and efficient.
Our Aviation team has the knowledge and technical expertise to provide guidance and solutions to parties in the aviation industry to help balance their objectives in the industry and meet the requisite legal and regulatory requirements.
Our team provides assistance in some of the following matters;
- Advising on all matters relating to aviation regulation including regulation of air safety, provision of air navigation services and certification of aircraft operators
- Advising on all matters relating to aviation licensing and permits including procuring, renewing and varying Air Service Licenses and certification & administration of aerodromes etc.
- Advising on acquisition and disposal of manned & unmanned aircraft (e.g. drones) and air operating equipment which includes:
- Aircraft purchases including drafting the sale and purchase agreements and ancillary documentation
- Licensing requirements for unmanned aircraft
- Aircraft leasing including drafting and reviewing the lease agreements
- Aircraft de-registration including drafting the relevant documentation
- Aviation finance which includes drafting and registering:
- Aircraft mortgages; and
- Discharge of aircraft mortgages
- Contract drafting of operational agreements such as fuel supply agreements
- Liability management on aviation claims including third party liability claims owing to accidents, flight delays, baggage losses and damages
