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Technology and IP

Technology underpins every touchpoint of modern aviation. We advise across this spectrum, helping clients procure, license, integrate, and protect core technology platforms. Our work includes negotiating with OEM-affiliated providers such as Jeppesen, NavBlue, and Collins Aerospace; licensing flight operations and emissions software; and structuring ticketing and in-flight connectivity systems. We also assist with end-to-end IP strategy. Our work includes defining ownership of co-developed tools, negotiating licence scope, and safeguarding proprietary technology across jurisdictions. With the growing deployment of artificial intelligence in the aviation space, we have also advised clients on the use of AI tools to streamline operations.

Work Highlights

Negotiated passenger-facing services contracts with global providers of medical and security solutions to enhance in-flight well-being and crew safety.

Advised on comprehensive licensing agreements with software providers for enriched flight and navigational data access and usage.

Structured operations software agreements covering flight planning, performance analytics, and navigational data procurement across jurisdictions.

Advised on IT and network service agreements with leading providers such as SITA and Collins Aerospace, including PSS migration and access to real-time navigation and flight planning systems.

Advised a leading international airline on its collaboration with a global IT provider for the deployment of an Advanced Passenger Information System (APIS) across its international network, ensuring alignment with the distinct data protection laws of 37 jurisdictions, and concurrently assisting with negotiations for the implementation of a global baggage tracing and repatriation system.

Advised a leading international airline on its proposed software licensing arrangement with a global aviation technology provider for access to advanced flight planning, performance, and data analysis solutions, including drafting and negotiating the associated terms and amendments.

Advised a leading international airline on restructuring its global network engagement with a major aviation IT services provider, including negotiating a comprehensive network guardian agreement and data protection addendum to ensure compliance with Indian and international regulatory frameworks, while securing seamless and secure access to critical communication infrastructure across its operations.

Key Experts

Matthew Chacko
Mathew
Chacko
Aadya Misra
Aadya
Misra
Ankita Hari Ramani
Ankita
Hariramani
Ada Shaharbanu
Ada
Shaharbanu
Soumitra Ponkshe
Soumitra
Ponkshe