Delivering deep insight and expertise into all facets of the aviation and travel industry

Aviation and Space Law/Tour Operator Liability

PM Law stands for excellence in aviation law. For more than 50 years the firm has provided sound legal and practical advice to the Canadian and international aviation industry on regulatory and litigation matters. The firm has represented airlines and their insurers in virtually every major Canadian air disaster as well as international air disasters with a Canadian component. In addition to aviation operators, the firm defends a number of tour operators, particularly in relation to their aviation activities and has also advised on satellite insurance matters. Our services include, but are not limited to:

Defending bodily injury, baggage and cargo claims against airlines

Defending aviation product liability claims

Handling and defending general aviation, private and small commercial aviation claims, and claims against Fixed Base Operators and Maintenance Organizations

Defending class actions against airlines

Counsel in complex multi-jurisdictional litigation resulting from air accidents, incidents and commercial differences

Counsel on aviation and space arbitrations

Advice on insurance coverage

Prosecuting subrogation claims on behalf of aviation insurers

Representing air carriers in matters involving Transport Canada, the Canadian Transportation Agency, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, the Canadian Border Services Agency and the Transportation Safety Board

Advice on Canadian air transportation regulatory requirements for services for persons with disabilities and representation on accessibility complaints

Advice on aviation risk management

Advice and assistance on Transport Canada operating certificates, CBSA bonds, code share agreements between airlines and Canadian approvals, and rights and requirements under bilateral and open skies agreements