I, Banyong Fonyam Jonie Jr., am a qualified lawyer and expert in Aviation Law. I provide specialized legal services to airlines, aviation authorities, aircraft operators, lessors, financiers, and service providers across the aviation industry. My work focuses on ensuring full legal and regulatory compliance, resolving aviation-related disputes, and supporting both domestic and international air operations with strategic legal solutions.
What Is Aviation Law?
Aviation Law governs all legal aspects of air travel and the operation of aircraft. It includes domestic regulations and international treaties that affect licensing, aircraft registration, airspace usage, safety regulations, liability issues, leasing, and financing of aircraft, as well as disputes arising from aviation-related activities.
With air transport being a highly regulated and internationally sensitive industry, expert legal guidance is essential to ensure safe, compliant, and commercially viable operations.
My Aviation Law Services
I provide a wide range of legal services across the aviation and aerospace sectors, including:
1. Aircraft Leasing & Financing
- Drafting and negotiating aircraft lease and purchase agreements
- Advising on cross-border financing structures and registration of security interests
- Compliance with Cape Town Convention and related protocols
2. Airline Operations & Licensing
- Assisting with Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) applications and renewals
- Advising on compliance with aviation safety and regulatory standards
- Licensing and operational approvals from civil aviation authorities
3. Regulatory Compliance & Aviation Safety
- Advising on compliance with ICAO, IATA, EASA, and local aviation laws
- Drafting internal compliance programs and risk management protocols
- Representation during audits, investigations, and regulatory inquiries
4. Airport & Ground Handling Agreements
- Drafting and negotiating ground handling, maintenance, and airport use agreements
- Legal support for airport operations, concessions, and infrastructure development
- Advising on aviation services outsourcing and regulatory constraints
5. Aviation Liability & Insurance
- Advising on passenger, cargo, and third-party liability
- Claims management and litigation support for aviation-related incidents
- Review and negotiation of aviation insurance policies
6. Aviation Dispute Resolution
- Representing clients in aviation-related litigation, arbitration, and regulatory appeals
- Handling disputes involving airspace rights, delay claims, leasing defaults, and compensation issues
Why Choose Me as Your Aviation Law Advisor?
✔️ Industry-Specific Knowledge – In-depth understanding of international air law and national aviation regulations.
✔️ Regulatory Expertise – Experience working with civil aviation authorities, ICAO frameworks, and industry regulators.
✔️ Tailored Legal Solutions – Practical advice aligned with business strategy and operational needs.
✔️ Global Perspective – Skilled in managing multi-jurisdictional aviation transactions and compliance issues.
Who I Serve
- Commercial Airlines and Charter Operators
- Aircraft Lessors and Financiers
- Airport Authorities and Ground Handlers
- Civil Aviation Regulatory Bodies
- Aviation Insurers and Service Providers
Let’s Take Your Aviation Business to New Heights
Whether you’re launching an airline, acquiring aircraft, or managing compliance with complex aviation laws, I am here to provide the legal clarity and strategic support you need to fly safely and confidently.