Aviation

AKD’s specialist aviation team advises and litigates on liability, commercial contracts and regulatory issues. Based on more than 25 years of experience in the industry, our team understands the challenges and opportunities of all parties operating in the aviation arena.

We have extensive experience in contract drafting and liability issues regarding passenger, cargo and hull claims. On a daily bases we assist in commercial disputes involving airports, airlines, touroperators, travelagents, ground handling companies, general sales agents, freight forwarders, sale and lease of aircraft, maintenance of aircraft and engines, dangerous goods, etc.

Specific expertise has been developed with regard to ICAO, EU and national regulatory issues, inter alia with respect to slot allocation, airport and passenger charges, EU-US open skies, denied boarding, environment, emission trading, aircraft noise, safety and security.

In addition, we assist owners and operators of business jets and very light jets who are looking to set up operations in the Netherlands.

Contact: Frans Vreede