Aviation is a specialized and heavily regulated field, governed by both domestic statutes and international conventions to which Bangladesh is a party. Per Se Legal offers focused legal services in aviation matters under the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh Act, 2017, the Civil Aviation Act, 2017, and the Carriage by Air (Montreal Convention) Act, 2020 – an area where few Bangladeshi chambers offer dedicated expertise.
Regulatory & Compliance Advisory
- Advisory on compliance with Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) regulations for airlines, operators, and aerodromes
- Licensing and certification matters for air operators, airmen, and aircraft under the Civil Aviation Act, 2017
- Advisory on aerial work permits – agricultural aviation, aerial photography, survey, and aerial advertising
- Compliance with Chicago Convention obligations as implemented in Bangladeshi law
- Helicopter and elevated heliport regulatory compliance under the Heliport and Elevated Heliport Rules, 2023
- Advisory for drone and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators on regulatory compliance
Passenger Rights & Carrier Liability
- Claims for death or bodily injury of passengers under the Carriage by Air (Montreal Convention) Act, 2020
- Compensation claims for flight delay, cancellation, denied boarding, and baggage loss or damage
- Advisory on carrier liability limits and applicable conventions – Montreal Convention for covered carriage, and the older Warsaw Convention framework under the Carriage by Air Act, 1934/1966 where applicable
- Representation in disputes between passengers and airlines before the appropriate courts
Aircraft & Commercial Aviation Matters
- Advisory on aircraft acquisition, leasing, and financing arrangements
- Import and registration of aircraft with the Civil Aviation Authority
- Air transport service licensing and route permit matters
- Ground handling, cargo, and aviation service agreements
- Advisory for tour operators and travel agencies on regulatory compliance under the Bangladesh Tour Operator and Tour Guide (Registration and Operation) Act, 2021 and related travel agency regulations
Aviation Disputes & Litigation
- Representation in disputes arising from aircraft charter and lease agreements
- Cargo damage and loss claims
- Employment-related disputes involving airmen and aviation personnel
- Insurance claims related to aviation incidents
- Coordination with regulatory investigations following aviation incidents, where appropriate
Why Per Se Legal Aviation law sits at the intersection of domestic regulation and international convention, and getting the applicable framework right Montreal versus Warsaw, domestic versus international carriage – often determines the outcome of a claim before the facts are even argued. We bring the same research-driven rigor to aviation matters that defines our broader practice, ensuring clients get precise, convention-aware advice rather than generic transport law guidance.