Aviation

As one of the fastest growing transportation sectors across the globe, aviation is a dynamic and constantly evolving industry. Currently, the airline industry carries over 4 billion passengers each year, nearly 61 million tonnes of freights, and creates 11.3 million direct jobs internationally. It directly contributes a staggering US $961.3 billion to the global GDP.

India, with over 460 airports and airstrips, transports more than 316 million people alone. The Indian aviation sector contributes US $72 billion to the GDP. Aviation, in many ways, is the transport industry of the future, with increasingly more of India’s—and the world’s—citizens being able to afford transport by air. This would not have been true even as little as a decade ago.

Our Founding Partner, Mr. Shreyas Jayasimha, has extensive knowledge and expertise in International Aviation Law and is formally trained in jet engineering and wind turbine design. His detailed understanding of these highly technical aspects makes him and our team well-equipped and united to advise as the best

Aarna Law has developed an in-depth understanding of the complex technical and commercial nuances of avionics and aviation law. We have represented leading aviation and avionics companies in a range of disputes, including product liability, civil recovery and consumer disputes.

Our aviation lawyers have considerable experience both in the legal and the operational aspects of aviation law-

  • Negotiated settlement for disputes that arose between avionics companies  purchasing high-end aircraft technology
  • Represented Global Airlines in disputes with Customer over baggage claims
  • Advised on the Regulatory Regimes required to maintain and operate unmanned Drones
  • Dealt with disputes in relation to Defence Supplies contracts, including aviation
    products
  • Involved in civil litigation regarding product liability in Aviation
  • Worked on dry and wet leases on aircraft

Frequently Asked Questions

We advise on airline regulations, aircraft leasing and financing, compliance, dispute resolution and taxation, supporting airlines, lessors, cargo operators and MRO providers.

The aviation sector is governed by the Aircraft Act, Aircraft Rules, Civil Aviation Requirements, DGCA guidelines and applicable ICAO and IATA standards.

Yes. We advise on lease agreements, sale-and-leaseback transactions and financing structures, ensuring compliance with DGCA and RBI regulations.

We guide drone and UAV businesses on compliance with the Drone Rules 2021, licensing requirements and data/privacy laws.

Our team represents clients in regulatory disputes, contractual breaches and proceedings before authorities like DGCA, AERA and NCLT, as well as in international arbitration.

Yes. We assist clients with sustainability standards such as ICAO’s CORSIA, as well as environmental regulations applicable to airlines and airports in India.

We provide legal counsel on carrier liability under Indian law and international conventions such as the Montreal Convention. We handle compensation claims and represent airlines, insurers and passengers in litigation and settlement proceedings related to accidents or service disruptions.

We advise airlines, freight forwarders and logistics providers on customs compliance, IATA regulations, carriage of dangerous goods, cargo contracts, warehousing and disputes involving cargo loss, delay, or damage.

Yes. Our aviation law experts are experienced in arbitration and litigation, representing clients in aviation-related disputes globally.

We advise on structuring FDI in aviation companies, including airlines, MROs and ground handling firms, covering FEMA compliance, due diligence, joint ventures, technology transfers and aircraft leasing/acquisition involving foreign investors.

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