Aviation

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Our Aviation Group has accumulated extensive experience since its formation years prior to the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 in providing comprehensive legal counsel to foreign and national airlines, satellite operators, and suppliers of international courier services.

We handle all aspects of aviation law, from regulatory compliance and commercial agreements to complex litigation and aircraft financing, serving clients across the full spectrum of the aviation and aerospace industries.

An undoubted leader in its field in Israel since its formation, our Aviation Group has enjoyed further significant growth in recent years and today acts for a wide range of foreign and local airlines, including prominent national and low-cost groups. In addition to our carrier clients, we act for aircraft manufactures and space communication providers. Our advice is sought on all aspects of a client’s  business operations, including general corporate work, tenders, negotiation of commercial and operational agreements, acquisition and financing transactions in Israel, regulatory matters and court proceedings involving industry-specific disputes and liability claim.

Our team demonstrates exceptional capabilities in litigation and class action defense, successfully representing aviation industry clients in complex, high-stakes legal proceedings. We are recognized for our strategic counseling, negotiation management, and our ability to assist clients in navigating unexpected crises, offering tailored solutions that align with their business objectives while mitigating legal risks.

As part of the continual process of ensuring that we provide the most current advice in the field, the firm maintains contacts and affiliations with international professional organizations, enabling it to advise clients of the latest developments in the aerospace sector. The group is the Israeli member of the “L2b Aviation” international network which  is consistently ranked by Chambers Global as the Best Global Aviation Law Network..

"The team combines legal excellence with a clear understanding of the regulatory and operational realities of the transport industry, which makes their guidance both highly reliable and actionable."
The Legal 500
"Their ability to lead negotiations and build consensus among stakeholders is especially impressive. They are detail oriented, highly responsive, and show strong judgement.’"
The Legal 500
“S. Horowitz Aviation department offers a case by case, tailor-made defence and specializes in defending airlines"
Chambers & Partners
  • Representing aviation clients in court proceedings: industry-specific disputes and liability claims, including class actions relating to competition law, consumer protection law and other passenger-initiated actions.
  • Passenger claims: All types including boarding policy issues, flight schedule alterations, delays and cancellations, personal injury and baggage claims, property loss and damage.
  • Aircraft and cargo matters: Damage to aircraft, third party damage claims  and air cargo claims on behalf of parties and their insurers.
  • Regulatory work: route licensing, flight/overflight permits, alliances, airline membership programs, competition law and other regulatory matters.
  • Airport-related issues: ground-handling contracts, airport charges, air traffic control and slot allocation.
  • Commercial agreements: IT contracts, sales agency agreements, maintenance and support agreements, licences and facility management agreements.
  • Acquisitions and financing: Aircraft and satellite acquisitions, disposals and financing arrangements.

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