Sale, Purchase & Leasing of Aircraft

End-to-end legal counsel on commercial and private aircraft transactions — purchase, sale, dry / wet lease, sale-and-leaseback and financing.

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Overview

Understanding Sale, Purchase & Leasing of Aircraft

Aircraft transactions are among the most sophisticated commercial deals, involving significant financial investments, regulatory approvals, international conventions, financing arrangements, tax considerations, and operational compliance requirements. Whether purchasing a private jet, acquiring a commercial aircraft, structuring a leasing arrangement, or financing aviation assets, every transaction requires meticulous legal planning and risk management. The aviation sector operates within a highly regulated framework governed by aviation laws, civil aviation authorities, international treaties, financing regulations, and contractual obligations. Aircraft owners, airlines, lessors, lessees, financiers, charter operators, and aviation businesses must ensure that transactions are structured efficiently while protecting commercial interests and maintaining regulatory compliance. Our aviation law team provides comprehensive legal support for Aircraft Sales, Aircraft Purchases, Aircraft Leasing, Aviation Finance, and Cross-Border Aviation Transactions. We assist clients throughout the transaction lifecycle—from due diligence and contract negotiation to registration, financing, compliance, and post-closing support.
What We Cover

Key Highlights

Legally Secure Aircraft Acquisition and Disposal
Comprehensive Risk Assessment and Transaction Structuring
Protection of Ownership and Leasing Rights
Regulatory Compliance with Aviation Authorities
Efficient Aircraft Financing and Security Structuring
Cross-Border Transaction and International Law Support
Tax-Efficient Aviation Transaction Planning
End-to-End Aviation Legal Advisory
Our Process

How We Help You

A straightforward, transparent path from first call to resolution.

1Term Sheet & LOI

Negotiate commercial terms — price, lease rate, delivery condition.

2Documentation

Drafting ASPA / Lease, security and financing agreements.

3Cape Town Filings

IDERA filing and IR registration on the International Registry.

4DGCA Process

Deregistration of seller / former lessee and re-registration.

5Closing

Bills of sale, technical acceptance, escrow release and delivery.

FAQs

Common Questions

Everything you need to know before you begin

Irrevocable Deregistration and Export Request Authorization — a Cape Town instrument allowing the lessor / financier to deregister and export the aircraft on default, with DGCA cooperation mandated within 5 working days.

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