Question 1

What does an aviation transaction attorney do?

Accepted Answer

An aviation transaction attorney specializes in the business and commercial side of aviation law, handling aircraft and engine purchases, sales, operating and finance leases, sale-leasebacks, FAA registration and title work, International Registry filings under the Cape Town Convention, MRO agreements, and aviation tax planning. This is distinct from aviation litigation, which involves accident claims and regulatory enforcement.

Question 2

What is the difference between an aviation transaction attorney and an aviation litigation attorney?

Accepted Answer

Aviation transaction attorneys handle deals: aircraft purchases, sales, leases, financing, and FAA registration. Aviation litigation attorneys handle disputes: accident cases, personal injury claims, FAA enforcement actions, and insurance disputes. If your matter involves a deal rather than a lawsuit, you need a transaction attorney.

Question 3

Why is Miami an important hub for aviation transactions?

Accepted Answer

Miami is home to major airlines, MRO facilities, aircraft lessors, trading companies, and aviation finance institutions. Its position as the gateway between North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean means a significant volume of cross-border aircraft transactions flow through the city, making it a natural center for aviation transaction legal work.

Question 4

What types of clients does Aviation Transaction Advisors represent?

Accepted Answer

Aviation Transaction Advisors represents purchasers, sellers, MROs, lessors, lessees, trading companies, banks, and financial institutions in high-value commercial aviation transactions involving aircraft and engine purchases, sales, leases, and related matters.

Question 5

Does Aviation Transaction Advisors handle aviation accident or injury cases?

Accepted Answer

No. Aviation Transaction Advisors focuses exclusively on transactional aviation law. The firm does not handle accident cases, personal injury claims, wrongful death litigation, or FAA enforcement actions. For litigation matters, the firm can provide referrals to qualified aviation litigators.

Question 6

Where is Aviation Transaction Advisors located?

Accepted Answer

Aviation Transaction Advisors is headquartered at 1200 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1950, Miami, Florida 33131, in the heart of Miami's financial district. The firm also maintains an office at 136 4th Street North, Suite 201, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701.

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