Purchase and sale
Buying an aircraft, whether it’s new or not, requires careful analysis and preventive legal measures to avoid potential conflicts.
Buying an aircraft is also a huge investment. Nothing should be left to chance, or to the other party’s good will. Is the aircraft listed in the register of personal and movable real rights? Does it really belong to the alleged owner? Is it free of encumbrance as defined by the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment? Thanks to our strong contract expertise and our in-depth knowledge of air law, we’ll make sure nothing unexpected happens during the transaction and that the agreement you’re signing fully suits your needs and the seller’s needs.
Financing
Financing an aircraft requires a thorough knowledge of issues related to air legislation as well as comprehensive expertise in contractual safeguards. Whether you are signing a lease, a financial lease contract or a conventional financing agreement, our legal experts know how to make sure your needs are met.
In air transportation, the sky is the limit! Anybody who’s flying can travel huge distances in no time. Since its very beginning, aviation has brought people closer together. But even if it does provide incredible freedom, air transportation is one of the most strictly regulated activities in the world.
Aeronautical legislation was born from international treaties signed by the members of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Although it is international, this legislation is closely linked to the legislation of all ICAO member countries. So, knowledge of a country’s laws and regulations is not enough to properly interpret aeronautical legislation. Only specialized training can give you what it takes to fully understand a country’s laws and regulations, in light of international conventions.
Aviation transcends geographic and legal limits and is ruled by a complex set of laws and regulations in every country of the world. Although some efforts were made to make these laws more consistent, the aviation legal system is intricate; understanding it requires expertise and rigorous study. A transaction that seems to be regulated only by national or provincial laws and regulations can hide international legal difficulties.
An aircraft is not an ordinary possession. Buying, selling, leasing, financing—every aspect of an aircraft-related transaction should be handled with the help of a lawyer who has made air law a career-focus.
At Copilot, we share your passion for aviation.
Air transportation is one of the world’s most regulated activities. There are many different aeronautical laws, and thousands of pages of regulations, complete with multiple appendixes and amendments that apply to a number of different situations.
Why do we need so many laws and regulations? First and foremost, to ensure passengers’ safety, as well as the safety of air transportation in general and of third parties working on the ground.
From aircraft inspection to liability insurance, everything about air transportation is complex and is covered in detail by voluminous regulations.
Air law specialists dedicate themselves to analyzing and understanding these laws and regulations. Air law is highly specialized: To practice it fully, a legal professional needs specific training in interpreting aviation law and an unwavering passion for aviation.
Without proper expertise, you can easily be misled when analyzing some issues. Make sure everything has been thought of before you complete your aircraft transaction, consult an air law expert!