Aerospace, Aviation & Defense Procurement Law

The aviation and defense sectors operate within tightly controlled domestic and international regulatory frameworks. ZCA LEGAL provides specialized counsel in aviation finance, aircraft leasing, and public defense procurement under the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) Act, the Chicago Convention, and Public Procurement Act 2006.

Practice Highlights

• Aircraft Acquisition & Wet/Dry Leasing: Drafting and vetting aircraft purchase agreements, dry lease and wet lease (ACMI) contracts, engine lease agreements, and Cape Town Convention filings.
• CAAB Regulatory Clearances: Securing Air Operator Certificates (AOC), designated route operating licenses, non-scheduled flight clearances, and foreign airline landing rights in Bangladesh.
• Defense Procurement Advisory: Advising international defense contractors participating in tenders invited by the Directorate General of Defence Purchase (DGDP), Armed Forces Division (AFD), and Border Guard Bangladesh.
• Aviation Insurance & Liability Defense: Handling Warsaw and Montreal Convention liability claims arising from passenger injury, cargo loss, and aircraft ground damage.
• Maintenance & Repair Organization (MRO) Agreements: Drafting line maintenance contracts, ground handling agreements, and airport concession leases with CAAB.

High-Stakes Strategic Representation

We ensure international aerospace clients meet all sovereign clearance requirements, tender security bonding protocols, and local agency statutory regulations.