Aviation law is a specialist area falling under the general heading of transport law. Transport law deals with air, rail, road, sea and space. Special legislation has been enacted to cover these areas both at state and federal levels as appropriate. Aviation is governed by federal legislation and is to be found amongst the following:
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Air Services Act 1995
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Airworthiness Directives (CASA)
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Aviation Transport Security Act 2004
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Crimes (Aviation) Act 1991
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Guide to the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998
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Legislation and regulation (Civil Aviation Safety Authority)
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Overview of Civil Aviation Safety Legislation (CASA)
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Regulatory Reform (CASA)
Our services include advice on:
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Acquisition and disposal of aircraft
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Acquisition and disposal of aviation businesses
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Air safety investigations
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Aircraft selection and financing
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Aviation disputes
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Aviation security
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Bilateral arrangement
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Breaches of Crimes (Aviation) Act 1991
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Capacity issues
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Freight arrangements
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Infrastructure arrangements
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Insurance matters (see below)
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Licensing disputes
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Negotiations with airport owners and operators
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Regulatory compliance
We work for a number of aviation manufacturers and other aviation equipment suppliers. We are also available to advise commercial operators and pilots on general aviation matters. We provide aviation advice to insurance brokers and their clients as well as to other lawyers practising in this field. One of our lawyers specialises in Aviation Law and Litigation. He has acted for a number of aircraft maintenance organisations, aviation regulatory authorities, airport owners, fixed wing manufacturers, helicopter manufacturers, aviation underwriters here and overseas and other aviation clients. Our insurance expertise includes:
- Advice on Aviation Insurance Policy wordings
- Aviation Products Liability
(fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft and aircraft parts)
- Airport owners’ Liability (airside and non-airside)
- Airport Contractors’ Liability
- Aircraft Charter Liability including pilot indemnity
- Air Carriers’ Liability (Passenger and Cargo)
- Aircraft Engine (Piston and turbine) and Aircraft Components repair and overhaul organisations’ liability
(hangar keepers and products’ liability)
- Investigation of major aircraft accidents.
- Aviation Regulators’ Liability
- Aviation Services Providers’ Liability
(includes liability of air traffic controllers – airborne and airside)
- Advising foreign lawyers on Australian law
- Claims management and handling.
- Negligence cases
- Recovery of settlement money under subrogation
- Representative Proceedings
- Insurance Policy Drafting
- Private client advice
Contact us now for Fast, Accurate and Timely legal advice
Phone LAC Lawyers on NSW 1300 799 888 or VIC 1300 734 638 or send us an email