Aviation Matters

Aviation industry of Bangladesh is rapidly growing particularly in domestic route ever-since Govt. allowed private companies to operate airline business. Although few companies tried to operate the airline business, only a few are able to succeed in a very competitive market. The demand for legal services in aviation matters is increasing due to the increase in the volume of transaction in recent years. Airlines, machinery and equipment suppliers, service providers, passengers often look for legal services. For example, cargo-related claim, boarding & baggage claim, recovery of dues, recovery of machinery and equipment, crew’s salary and benefits etc. are now not very uncommon for lawyers in Bangladesh. Presently there are local four/five aviation companies. They are providing domestic services in six destinations. Two Airlines, Who used to operate, has issues with outstanding dues payable to airport authorities. Recent air crash incident in Nepal brought in new types of claims e.g. indemnity under insurance for causalities & other losses.