Overview
The UAE is one of the world’s foremost aviation hubs, home to global airlines, MRO facilities, and aircraft leasing companies operating under a sophisticated regulatory ecosystem.
Aviation law in the UAE is primarily governed by:
Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 1991 on Civil Aviation (as amended).
General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Regulations, including CARs on airworthiness, licensing, and operations.
DIFC and ADGM frameworks for aircraft finance, leasing, and dispute resolution.
International conventions ratified by the UAE (Chicago Convention, Cape Town Convention, Warsaw/Montreal regimes).
With Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah serving as international aviation corridors, the UAE legal environment covers aircraft ownership, leasing, liability, insurance, accident investigation, and regulatory compliance — essential for airlines, financiers, and operators.
How Can Aviation Lawyers Help?
Our aviation lawyers in the UAE advise stakeholders across the aviation value chain, combining sector-specific knowledge with regulatory insight.
Aircraft Acquisition & Leasing
Drafting and negotiating operating, finance, and wet/dry lease agreements.
Advising on title transfer, registration, and Cape Town Convention filings.
Regulatory & Licensing
Assisting airlines, charter operators, and MROs in obtaining GCAA and free-zone approvals.
Advising on air operator certificates (AOC), maintenance, and crew licensing.
Aviation Finance & Security Interests
Structuring aircraft finance and sale-leaseback transactions.
Advising lenders on security documentation and repossession under Cape Town remedies.
Accident, Liability & Insurance
Representing airlines and insurers in air accident investigations and liability claims.
Advising on passenger rights, compensation, and insurance recoveries.
Airport & Infrastructure Projects
Advising on concession, ground-handling, and airport development agreements.
Assisting in PPP (Public-Private Partnership) and procurement structures for aviation infrastructure.
Our Experience
Acted for an international lessor in a multi-aircraft lease transaction with a UAE-based carrier.
Represented an airline in regulatory investigations before the GCAA following operational incidents.
Advised a global financier on aircraft repossession and enforcement under the Cape Town Convention.
Drafted ground-handling and maintenance agreements for airport operators in the UAE.
Counselled an insurer in liability proceedings arising from an aviation accident.
Legal Services We Provide
Aircraft sale, lease, and finance documentation
Aircraft and engine registration and deregistration
GCAA and free-zone regulatory compliance
Aviation insurance, liability, and risk management
Airport and infrastructure project advisory
Aviation dispute resolution and enforcement
Cape Town Convention compliance and repossession
⚖️ At Pin Legal Consultancy, our aviation lawyers in the UAE deliver end-to-end legal support for airlines, lessors, financiers, and regulators. From aircraft financing to regulatory compliance and dispute resolution, we combine technical precision with commercial insight to help aviation clients navigate one of the most dynamic markets in the world.
