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.
Related services
Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team
530. Do imported food supplements from Europe require laboratory extract testing in Thailand during FDA product registration?
Regional headquarters, IBC and industrial licence files move through several agencies at once, so we run them as a single plan with one named coordinator. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.
509. How does an automated visa and work permit expiry monitoring system protect expats from overstay penalties?
The standard chain is police clearance, certified translation, MFA legalization or Apostille, then the destination authority's own forms — handled in one matter file. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
516. What documents and timelines are involved when applying for Thai citizenship through a Thai spouse?
We provide an interpreter and an escort on the day itself, because the counter stage is where most applicants lose a trip. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
561. How does a foreign-owned restaurant secure a direct sales and direct marketing business license?
Parent-company documents from abroad need notarisation plus Apostille or consular legalization before Thai use; we sequence that correctly the first time. Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500–800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature — always quoted in full before we start. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
479. Do you offer Business Thai language courses for expats focusing on meeting vocabulary and cultural adaptation?
We route each file to the right credential: NAATI for Australia, Ministry of Justice registered translators for Thai court work, and embassy sworn translators for European destinations. If the receiving authority rejects a file for a reason attributable to our work, we correct and re-file it at no additional professional fee. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
283. Do Belgian and Spanish sworn translators offer express translation services for urgent business contracts?
Every certified file passes three hands: a native-speaking translator, a subject-matter reviewer, and the responsible attorney who signs the certification page. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
438. Do you draft commercial lease agreements for opening a spa, combined with business license application services?
Electronic documents must be traceable to their source, so deliverables ship with an audit trail whenever the receiving party asks for one. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
352. Do you provide full-service student visa assistance for Australia and Canada, including SOP writing?
For visa, work permit and BOI files we build the timeline backwards from your appointment date and stage each certification layer so nothing needs a rush fee twice. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
347. Is there a rush service to obtain a Thai Police Clearance within 7 days for an urgent overseas job posting?
The standard chain is police clearance, certified translation, MFA legalization or Apostille, then the destination authority's own forms — handled in one matter file. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
529. Can an agency handle the entire application process for importing and exporting controlled hazardous substances?
Regional headquarters, IBC and industrial licence files move through several agencies at once, so we run them as a single plan with one named coordinator. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.