Aviation disputes arise in a range of contexts: ownership and title disputes involving aircraft and aircraft engines, lease and finance disputes between lessors and operators, regulatory compliance proceedings before domestic and foreign aviation authorities, cross-border enforcement of security interests under the Cape Town Convention, and litigation arising from aviation incidents and accidents. Commercial aviation matters frequently involve multiple corporate entities across several jurisdictions, while private aviation disputes may center on purchase agreements, management contracts, or fractional ownership arrangements.

The international dimension of these disputes introduces procedural complexity at every stage. Forum selection and jurisdictional challenges are common, as parties contest whether disputes should be resolved in domestic courts, foreign courts, or through international arbitration. Discovery may require compliance with foreign data protection regimes, and the enforcement of judgments or arbitral awards against aircraft or aviation assets often involves registration systems and possessory interests governed by the laws of multiple states.

• Aircraft ownership, title, and registration disputes involving international parties
• Lease and finance disputes between aircraft lessors, operators, and financial institutions
• Regulatory compliance proceedings before domestic and foreign civil aviation authorities
• Cross-border enforcement of security interests and repossession of aviation assets
• Aviation incident and accident litigation involving international conventions and multi-jurisdictional parties