Aviation & Others
Aviation Leasing & Aircraft Finance
The aviation industry requires highly specialized legal support especially in areas involving aircraft leasing, financing, and cross-border transactions.
At Sharma & Sharma Law Chambers LLP, we provide comprehensive advisory to airlines, leasing companies, financiers, operators, and aviation service providers engaged in aircraft acquisition, management, and financing activities.
Our team combines deep regulatory insight, commercial understanding, and transactional expertise to guide clients through complex aviation finance structures with precision and compliance.
Our Expertise in Aviation Leasing & Finance Includes
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Aircraft Leasing (Dry, Wet & Operating Leases)
Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing lease agreements, sub-leases, novation agreements, and lease extensions between lessors, lessees, and financiers.
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Aircraft Acquisition & Sale Transactions
End-to-end support in aircraft purchase, sale, delivery, acceptance, and transfer transactions, including cross-border documentation.
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Aircraft Financing & Security Arrangements
Advising on loan agreements, mortgages, security filings, asset-backed financing, export credit structures, and Cape Town Convention requirements.
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Compliance with DGCA, BCAS & MoCA
Regulatory due diligence, approvals, and compliance for aircraft operations, import/export, airworthiness, and registration.
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Cross-Border Aviation Transactions
Guidance on international leasing, repossession rights, deregistration procedures (IDERA), and regulatory approvals involving multiple jurisdictions.
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Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Agreements
Drafting and negotiation of MRO contracts, service agreements, maintenance reserves, and cost-sharing mechanisms.
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Insurance, Liability & Risk Mitigation
Advising on aviation insurance, hull and liability coverage, indemnity clauses, and risk allocation structures.
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Repossession, Claims & Dispute Resolution
Legal support in aircraft repossession, lease defaults, breach of contract, and arbitration disputes related to aircraft assets and financing.
Why Clients Choose Us for Aviation Finance
- Strong understanding of global aviation leasing standards
- Experience with major leasing models and financing structures
- Close support on DGCA/BGCS/MoCA regulatory procedures
- Expertise in cross-border deregistration & repossession
- Practical, commercially aligned transactional guidance
- Confidential, ethical, and outcome-focused execution
Let’s Support Your Aviation Finance Needs
Whether you’re navigating a transaction, resolving a dispute, or seeking long-term legal support,
Sharma & Sharma Law Chambers LLP is here to guide you with expertise, clarity, and commitment.