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Aviation and Aircraft Licensing Law Practice
Aircraft Registration, Air Operator Certificates (AOC), NCAA Regulatory Compliance & Aviation Finance in Nigeria
Aircraft Leasing, Purchase & Finance
Commercial aviation transactions demand rigorous legal structuring and cross-border risk management . We draft and negotiate aircraft purchase, sale, and leasing agreements, advising airlines and investors on aircraft financing, debt restructuring, and aircraft mortgages . Our team also manages registration and deregistration procedures for local and foreign aircraft .
Regulatory Licensing & NCAA Compliance
Operating commercial air services in Nigeria requires strict adherence to regulations set by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) . We guide airlines and charter operators through securing Air Operator Certificates (AOC), obtaining personnel licenses, and fulfilling airport concession and safety mandates .
Aviation Due Diligence & Claims Representation
High-value aviation transactions require thorough due diligence on ownership chains, maintenance records, and regulatory filings . We represent commercial carriers, lessors, and aviation entities in negotiating insurance claims and resolving regulatory disputes before civil aviation authorities .
Planning an Aviation Operation, Aircraft Acquisition, or Leasing Deal?
Consult with our aviation legal specialists at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos Island.