The transport team at Boyanov & Co. stands out for its expertise in aviation, including transactions, financing, leasing, and ongoing support to airline clients. Recent work has involved registration issues, pledging of aircraft and engines, and transfer of title of aircraft. In addition, the firm is well-placed to support road, railway and shipping clients. The group works in tandem with other departments to provide assistance in corporate, competition, regulatory and concessions matters. Raina Dimitrova leads the practice, with support from Trayan Targov.
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Testimonials
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- 'We have worked with Boyanov on aviation matters, where they seem knowledgeable.'
- 'Trayan Targov is very responsive and knowledgeable. We also work with Raina Dimitrova.'
Key clients
- Merx Aviation
- GA Telesis
- Avolon
- Wizz Air Hungary
- Aero Capital Solutions
- Carlyle Aviation Partners
- FTAI Aviation
- Genesis
- Avolon
- Castlelake
- Petrus Aviation
- Gryphon Aviation Leasing
Work highlights
Advised and represented Aero Capital Solutions before the Bulgarian Civil Aviation Authority on the purchase of a Bulgaria-registered Airbus A320 aircraft, the novation of the existing lease agreement with the Bulgarian operator Electra Airways, and the creation of a security interest under Bulgarian law in favor of a U.S.-based financial institution.
AdvisedGA Telesis on all Bulgarian legal aspects of the sale of two aircraft engines to FTAI Aviation.
Advised Macquarie AirFinance on the sale of a Boeing 737 cargo aircraft registered in Bulgaria to Crestone Air Partners, as well as the novation of the existing lease agreement with the local cargo air carrier Compass Cargo Airlines.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Trayan Targov
Practice head
Raina Dimitrova
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Trayan Targov