Civil Aviation Law

In Francisco Ortega & Asociados we have specialists in Civil Aviation Law, which allows us to provide services to national and international civil aviation companies in all aeronautical, commercial, labor, customs and migratory matters, which in some way or another are linked to the commercial activities that these companies carry out in the country. In addition, we also give advice to aviation companies regarding insurance and reinsurance of aircrafts, facilities, equipment, goods and all other property that according to Nicaraguan law should be protected by the respective insurance.

What do we offer or help you solve?

» Establishment of aviation companies and/or branches and its corresponding registration before governmental institutions.

» Specific permits for aircraft companies such as Air Operator Certificate and Air Exploitation Certificates, and its renewals.

» Processing of authorizations for new routes, and itineraries, including charter flights.

» All kind of permits before the Nicaraguan Institute of Civil Aeronautics (INAC) and other regulatory governmental institutions.

» Aircraft registration and also registration of several types of aircraft agreements (leasing, sales, mortgages, assignments, etc.)

» Operative insurances, including documentation for obtaining and registration of the same.

» Issuance of legal opinions regarding aircraft services and accidents.

» Various corporate services necessary for the proper functioning of aircraft companies.

» Agreements between airlines.

» Administrative proceedings, contentious-administrative proceedings, judicial and arbitration proceedings.

» Claims derived from the air transportation of goods and passengers.