Aviation

Aviation refers to activities involving aircraft, and the aviation industry includes the organizations and regulatory bodies involved with them. Typical for this high-investment industry is critical mass. In the case of the Dutch Caribbean, critical mass is created by the fact that the islands form an archipelago and tourism is one of the major industries. In addition, in recent years Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles have been (re)discovered as a jurisdiction for aircraft registration.

We have the largest airports of the region and several (international) cargo handlers as our longstanding clients whom we advise on typical airport and cargo related issues such as concession agreements and issues regarding handling fees. Several regional and international airline companies frequently use our services. We also assist international clients with the registration of their aircrafts, and both financiers and owners with the financing of their man-made flying devices.

Our small and specialized team consists of two highly regarded associates

Recently we have assisted:

• AeroCentury Corp. with the purchase of two Fokker 100 aircraft from an affiliate of Pembroke Group Ltd. and the lease of both aircraft to Dutch Antilles Express B.V. (“DAE”)
• Aviation Capital Group in the financing of the acquisition of Airbus aircraft
• Banks in the financing and registration of aircraft
• Provincial Airlines in relation to the purchase and delivery of aircraft and recruitment of employees of Provincial Airlines in Curacao
• Trustee in cross border bankruptcies of Air Aruba and the Air ALM Group