Aviation law covers the regulation, operation and commercial use of aircraft and airports, from airline contracts to aircraft financing and passenger rights. A solicitor in this area handles drafting and negotiating aircraft purchase and lease agreements, service and maintenance contracts, and airport concession and ground handling arrangements; advises on regulatory compliance with the Civil Aviation Authority, Air Passenger Rights Regulations, and safety and security requirements; and represents clients in disputes over liabilities, damages, leases, and financing. Proceedings may involve disputes with airlines, manufacturers, lessors, and regulatory bodies.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The work involves drafting and negotiating complex contracts (aircraft sale and lease, engine, and maintenance agreements), navigating regulatory compliance and certification processes, handling finance and security arrangements (standard mortgages and liens), and pursuing or defending claims in civil courts or arbitration when things go wrong, such as lease disputes, payment defaults, or product liability matters.
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