Aviation | Asia-Pacific

MinterEllison is noted for its broad aviation skill set acting for a diverse range of clients, including airlines, airports, safety regulators and aviation industry service providers. The firm is regularly instructed on a variety of mandates, including aircraft operating leases, air safety regulation and enforcement, drone regulation and the establishment of new international commercial flight routes. The team is also experienced with aviation liability matters, as well as advising on employment issues in the aviation sector.

Allens is sought after by Australia's major international airports for its expertise in negotiating air service agreements, as well as terminal services and facilities agreements with airlines. The aviation team also advises on airline lease agreements, aviation-sector procurement and construction issues. The firm possesses additional strengths in infrastructure access, employment law and competition law.

K&L Gates handles a broad array of aviation sector work, advising on aerospace VC investments, regulatory issues relating to drones and liquor licensing and duty free regulations for airports. The team is also able to handle construction matters for airport clients.

Mills Oakley advised Brisbane Airport on various aspects of the development and construction of a multi-tenanted facility located between Brisbane Airport’s two runways and acting as a service hub for Royal Flying Doctors Service, LifeFlight and Queensland Health.