Simpson Grierson's aviation specialists can assist with all legal advice in the area of aviation business. As a national practice we can cover domestic enquiries as well as assist our clients with issues which may arise in this area.

Simpson Grierson has advised international airlines on many aspects of aviation law, including: 

• Establishment of on line operations including international air services licensing and certification procedures.
  
• Bilateral arrangements.
  
• Double tax treaty issues (as they affect international air services).
  
• international air services filings and policy matters.
  
• Cargo operations.
  
• Operational issues.
  
• IATA matters including BSP issues.
  
• Agency issues.
  
• Wholesale, retail and direct sales.
  
• Trade practices including Commerce Act and Fair Trading Act.
  
• Contracting the supply of aircrew.
  
• Aircraft financing and leasing (including wet leasing).

We have also been involved in local regulatory issues, prosecutions and licensing matters including air accident investigations, aircraft certification and coroners inquests; and are familiar with issues arising out of the Civil Aviation legislation and regulations.

At various times we have acted for Air Canada, American Airlines, Canada 3000, Canadian Airlines, Lan Chile, Continental Airlines, Cook Islands International, Freedom Air, Garuda Indonesia, Pacific Blue, Rishworth Aviation, SAS, Swissair, Thai and Qantas New Zealand, Trans World, United Airlines and Varig.