Air Operator Certificate (AOC)
CAAT + ICAO Annex 6 + Air Navigation Act 1954 · best for Scheduled airline · Charter · Cargo airline
- 1,500,000-5,500,000 บาท
- Starting Fee
- Transparent pricing
- 180-720 working days
- Turnaround
- Typical delivery
- 168
- Destinations
- Apostille + embassy chain
- 12+
- Years Experience
- Since 2013
- 4.9
- Client Rating
- From verified cases
- 5
- Steps
- Documented workflow
ที่มา / Source: NYC Online Translation — Verified by MFA Thailand, Lawyers Council of Thailand & embassy registrations.
Shipowners, airlines, crew and shippers need Air Operator Certificate (AOC) — NYC Legal fields a Maritime + Aviation Bar with LMAA arbitrators.
Maritime + Aviation Bar — LMAA-listed arbitrator, SIAC panel, P&I correspondent, ICAO RPAS-trained counsel, IATA ground-handling experts.
Air Operator Certificate (AOC) takes 180-720 working days at 1,500,000-5,500,000 บาท — includes intake, due diligence, drafting, regulatory filing, hearings/arbitration and post-grant compliance.
We liaise with Marine Dept, CAAT, AAIC, IMO, ICAO, MPA, LISCR, IRI, MCA, FAA, EASA and AMSA on the client's behalf.
Full coverage: Ship Reg · Crew Visa · Marine Casualty · B/L · P&I · Cargo Claim · Aircraft Reg · Pilot Conv · AOC · Aviation Accident · Drone · Ship Arrest.
Cargo claims — 280+ wins/settlements worth >THB 1.8B in container + bulk + tanker.
Coverage
How it works — Air Operator Certificate (AOC)
- Intake + KYC (1-3 days)
Interview + KYC + sanctions screening + flag/registry recommendation.
- Documentation
IMO/ICAO compliant + BIMCO/IATA standard + arbitration clause.
- Filing + survey
Marine Dept/CAAT filing + class survey + tonnage + airworthiness.
- Approval + cert
Permit/cert + IMO/HS-XXX number + insurance binder.
- Ongoing compliance
Annual survey + flag state inspection + Continuing Airworthiness + MLC audit.
Frequently asked questions
Who fits Air Operator Certificate (AOC)?
Scheduled airline, Charter, Cargo airline, Helicopter ops and operators needing international compliance.
Total cost?
1,500,000-5,500,000 บาท — includes regulatory fee, survey, classification, agent + legal fees.
Timeline?
180-720 working days — Ship Reg 3-12 weeks, AOC 6-24 months, Ship Arrest 24-72h.
Which flag state?
Thai (cabotage), Singapore/HK (quality), Panama/Liberia/RMI (open registry), Malta (EU/yacht), UK (LMAA).
Arbitration clause?
LMAA London (industry standard), SIAC, HKIAC, TOMAC Tokyo, DIFC Dubai.
Recommended P&I cover?
International Group 13 clubs — Steamship, North, Britannia, UK Club, West of England, Standard, Skuld, Gard, American Club.
AOC duration?
5-phase certification 6-24 months — Operations Manual, SMS, Compliance Monitoring, QA, Aircraft Cert.
Cape Town Convention?
Aircraft mortgage registry — IDERA + AEP + priority over local liens — Thailand ratified 2015.