Advising on Aviation, Airports, Shipping, and Logistics Operations
Nusantara DFDL Partnership, as part of the DFDL network, delivers integrated legal advisory services to multinational corporations and domestic enterprises, including airlines, lessors, and logistics providers operating in Indonesia. Combining local regulatory knowledge with regional Southeast Asia insight, the firm supports key players in the aviation, transport, and logistics operations.
Aviation and logistics operations in Indonesia are governed by a dense framework of sector-specific regulations, international conventions, and operational compliance requirements. These directly affect licensing, commercial arrangements, financing structures, and corporate organisation.
Advising multinational corporations and domestic enterprises on the application of these frameworks across the operational lifecycle, including market entry, regulatory approvals, financing, contract structuring, and dispute resolution, while aligning regulatory requirements with operational and commercial objectives.
Advising on disputes arising from aviation operations, leasing arrangements, logistics contracts, and regulatory enforcement matters, including cross-border coordination.
Advising on regulatory compliance for airlines and operators, including licensing, route approvals, and engagement with Indonesian aviation authorities.
Structuring aircraft leasing and financing arrangements, including security interests, cross-border financing frameworks, and repossession considerations.
Drafting and negotiating operational agreements, including code-sharing, wet and dry leasing, maintenance arrangements, and service contracts.
Advising on airport-related projects, infrastructure development, and regulatory considerations for investors, operators, and project stakeholders.
Advising on shipping operations, vessel ownership structures, charter arrangements, and regulatory compliance across logistics and supply chain activities.
Structuring foreign investment into aviation and logistics businesses, including PT PMA requirements and sector-specific ownership considerations.
Our practice regularly supports global investors across a broad range of industries. Recent experience includes:
Afriyan Rachmad
Partner
Afriyan Rachmad advises multinational corporations, financial institutions, and Indonesian
companies on regulatory, operational, and dispute matters across aviation, logistics, and
transport sectors.
Practice Areas: Aviation & Logistics | Corporate and M&A | Dispute Resolution | Restructuring | Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure
SPEAK WITH Afriyan RachmadAviation is governed by national aviation laws, Indonesian regulatory authorities, and applicable international conventions, requiring compliance across licensing, safety, and operational standards.
Aircraft leasing involves cross-border financing structures, security interests, and repossession considerations aligned with Indonesian law and international aviation practice.
Logistics operations are governed by transport regulations, licensing regimes, and sector-specific rules affecting warehousing, distribution, and cross-border movement of goods.
Foreign investment is subject to sector-specific ownership restrictions, licensing requirements, and regulatory approvals, typically structured through PT PMA entities or strategic partnerships.
Disputes are commonly resolved through arbitration or litigation, particularly in cross-border leasing, transport, and commercial arrangements.
Disputes are commonly resolved through arbitration or litigation, particularly in cross-border leasing, transport, and commercial arrangements.
Infrastructure, including airports, ports, and logistics hubs, plays a critical role in operational efficiency, connectivity, and sector growth.
Cross-border operations require coordination across jurisdictions, including regulatory alignment, contractual structuring, and compliance with regional operational requirements.
