Aviation Lawyer in Dubai

Work with an aviation lawyer in Dubai for aircraft transactions, regulatory compliance, leasing agreements, and dispute resolution under UAE aviation law. Get practical guidance through GCAA procedures, clear steps for aircraft financing, and straightforward support for airlines, lessors, and aviation service providers across Dubai and the UAE.

Aircraft registration deadline approaching or GCAA compliance issues? Contact our aviation lawyer in Dubai today for immediate consultation and strategic guidance.

Aviation Services and Regulatory Support

  • Aircraft sale, purchase, and leasing agreements including wet lease, dry lease, and ACMI arrangements with GCAA registration coordination and security documentation.
  • Regulatory compliance advisory for GCAA licensing requirements, air operator certificate (AOC) applications, safety management systems, and ongoing operational compliance.
  • Aviation finance and security documentation including aircraft mortgages, liens, export financing structures, and enforcement procedures through UAE courts.
  • Charter and maintenance dispute resolution including payment defaults, service contract breaches, and liability claims through mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
  • Accident and incident investigation support following ICAO Annex 13 protocols, regulatory coordination, and liability claim management with insurance coordination.
  • Cross-border aircraft registration, deregistration, repossession assistance, and coordination with international registry bodies including Cape Town Convention procedures.

How We Help

  • Immediate assessment of aviation transactions and regulatory requirements with clear timelines for GCAA submissions and compliance deadlines.
  • Complete document preparation including aircraft purchase agreements, lease documentation, and regulatory filings with transparent fee structures.
  • Strategic coordination with GCAA authorities, international registries, and counterparties to prevent delays and ensure smooth transaction completion.
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Aircraft Transactions and Aviation Finance

Sale and Purchase Agreements

Aircraft asset purchase agreements with warranty provisions, delivery conditions, and closing coordination including pre-delivery inspections, documentation transfers, and GCAA registration procedures typically completing within 30-45 days.

Aircraft Leasing and ACMI Operations

Wet lease agreements for crew, maintenance, and insurance (ACMI) arrangements, dry lease structures for aircraft-only arrangements, and lease novation procedures with GCAA notifications and operator certificate compliance.

Aviation Finance and Security Documentation

Aircraft mortgage documentation, security registrations with GCAA, export financing arrangements through export credit agencies, and enforcement procedures including repossession coordination and sale arrangements.

GCAA Regulatory Compliance and Licensing

Air Operator Certificate (AOC) Applications

Complete AOC application support including operations manual preparation, safety management system documentation, and GCAA compliance demonstrations typically requiring 6-12 months processing with phased approvals.

Aircraft Registration and Deregistration

UAE aircraft registry applications, airworthiness certificate coordination, owner and operator registration procedures, and deregistration coordination with lessors and international registries under Cape Town Convention protocols.

Safety and Operational Compliance

Ongoing GCAA compliance including safety audit preparation, incident reporting procedures, operational amendments, and regulatory correspondence to maintain AOC validity and operational approvals.

Aviation Disputes and Liability Claims

Charter and Commercial Disputes

Charter party disputes including payment defaults, service failures, and contract termination issues resolved through direct negotiation, mediation, or arbitration under ICC or DIAC rules.

Maintenance and Technical Claims

Aircraft maintenance contract disputes, warranty claims, service provider liability issues, and technical disagreements with resolution through industry arbitration or UAE court proceedings.

Accident Investigation and Insurance Claims

Coordination with UAE Air Accident Investigation authorities, ICAO protocol compliance, evidence preservation, and insurance claim processing including liability assessment and settlement negotiations.

International Aviation and Cross-Border Operations

Cross-Border Aircraft Operations

International flight permissions, bilateral air service agreements, overflight permits, and technical stop arrangements with UAE Civil Aviation Authority and international counterparts.

Export Financing and International Structures

Export credit agency coordination, cross-border security arrangements, international registration procedures, and compliance with Cape Town Convention for aircraft equipment security interests.

Regulatory Harmonization

Coordination between GCAA requirements and international aviation standards including ICAO compliance, foreign operator permits, and multinational airline operational approvals.

Who We Support

  • Airlines and charter operators requiring aviation lawyer support in Dubai for GCAA compliance, operational licensing, and regulatory relationship management.
  • Aircraft lessors and financiers needing transaction documentation, security registration, and enforcement support through UAE aviation authorities and courts.
  • Aviation service providers including ground handling, catering, and technical services requiring contract preparation and regulatory compliance support.
  • International operators establishing Dubai operations with GCAA licensing, registration requirements, and ongoing compliance management.
  • Maintenance organizations seeking regulatory compliance guidance, service contract preparation, and dispute resolution for technical and commercial issues.

Our Legal Process

Step 1 — Aviation Assessment and Planning

Immediate consultation on aviation transaction, compliance, or dispute matters with preliminary strategy development, regulatory timeline assessment, and clear next steps within 24 hours.

Step 2 — Documentation and GCAA Coordination

Complete preparation of aviation contracts, regulatory submissions, and GCAA liaison including application processing, document review, and authority correspondence management.

Step 3 — Transaction Management and Regulatory Processing

Active management of aircraft transactions, financing arrangements, or regulatory applications with regular progress updates and proactive issue resolution throughout processing periods.

Step 4 — Completion and Ongoing Compliance

Transaction closing, regulatory approval implementation, and ongoing compliance support including renewal management, operational changes, and regulatory relationship maintenance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Airlines require GCAA air operator certificate (AOC), route licensing, aircraft registration, and safety management system approval, with initial AOC applications typically processing within 6-12 months depending on operational complexity.

Aircraft registration requires ownership documentation, airworthiness certificates, lessor consent letters, and GCAA application forms, with registration typically completing within 2-4 weeks for standard aircraft types.

Yes, charter disputes, maintenance claims, and commercial aviation matters frequently use arbitration under ICC, DIAC, or specialized aviation arbitration rules for faster resolution than court proceedings.

Maintenance liability depends on service contract terms, warranty provisions, manufacturer specifications, and applicable GCAA airworthiness regulations, with claims typically resolved through technical investigation.

Aircraft mortgage enforcement requires UAE court applications for possession orders, sale procedures, and security interest recognition, with coordination through GCAA registry for legal aircraft transfers.

ICAO Annex 13 investigations require immediate notification, evidence preservation, witness coordination, and regulatory compliance with UAE Air Accident Investigation authority and international protocols.

Export credit agency financing is standard for large aircraft acquisitions, providing competitive rates and terms through coordination with UAE aviation authorities and international export credit programs.

AOC applications require comprehensive documentation review, operational demonstrations, safety system validation, and regulatory approval processes with processing times determined by GCAA requirements.

UAE aviation contracts benefit from local legal review to ensure GCAA regulatory compliance, UAE court enforceability, and coordination with international aviation legal requirements.

Engage aviation counsel early for transaction structuring, regulatory planning, AOC applications, and dispute prevention to avoid costly delays and ensure smooth GCAA compliance.