Global Aviation News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE L2B Aviation Welcomes Abreu Advogados and João Marques de Almeida to Global Network [July 1, 2026] – L2B Aviation, the premier global network of independent aviation law firms, announced today that Abreu Advogados in Portugal has joined its network. L2B Aviation connects specialist aviation law firms in more than 50 countries, providing […]

No doctrinal shift yet. But the Court now appears to be acknowledging that cost orders in Israeli class actions may need recalibration. The Israeli Supreme Court dismissed Renault S.A.S.’s appeal seeking higher costs after a class certification motion against Renault and its Israeli importer was withdrawn. The bottom line: No formal change to the existing […]

A recent appellate decision reinforces that cancelling a flight is not enough — carriers must proactively present rebooking options or face statutory damages By Eyal Doron, S. Horowitz, Israel  Executive Summary In Gabso et al. v. Israir Aviation and Tourism Ltd. (RTA (Central) 57336-01-26, decided June 9, 2026), the Israeli District Court (Central Division) held […]

A landmark ruling clarifies that airlines must actively offer cancelled-flight passengers a choice between a refund and an alternative flight – and face exemplary damages if they don’t By Eyal Doron, S. Horowitz, Israel  On June 4, 2026, the Israeli Supreme Court held (LCA 17685-01-26) that airlines bear an affirmative obligation to offer passengers whose […]

A recent ruling of the Israeli District Court clarifies that rerouting passengers to an alternative flight departing within less than eight hours does not constitute a “cancelled flight” under Israel’s Aviation Services Law — and shields carriers from disproportionate damages claims. By Eyal Doron with S. Horowitz, Israel A dispute between two passengers and Israeli […]

written by Gonzalo Yelpo with Yelpo y Facal, Urugay The decision by the concessionaire of Carrasco International Airport (MVD) not to apply the “Landing Support Price” until the ILS CAT III B system is operational and formally authorized by the aeronautical authority sets a relevant precedent for the airport system and for the relationship between […]

Provided by Marcela Correa, Basch & Rameh Almost one year ago, in April 2025, the Voepass Group (“Voepass”) filed a formal request for judicial reorganization (a Brazilian procedure roughly equivalent to the Chapter 11 process) before the Court of Justice of the State of Sao Paulo, Brazil (the “Bankruptcy Court”). Among the various reasons for the filing, Voepass included the suspension of the Air Operator Certificate (“AOC”) of the two airlines that are part […]

Provided by Gonzalo Yelpo with Yelpo y Facal Uruguay ha emitido normas para el comercio electrónico junto con los criterios para su aplicación. El enfoque de la autoridad es garantizar una navegación honesta y que el diseño del sitio web no fuerce la voluntad del comprador.  Hay algunos puntos clave a tener en cuenta:  Libertad de acción: El cliente debe marcar lo que quiere. No pueden aparecer servicios adicionales ya seleccionados por defecto.  Transparencia de Stock: Es obligatorio que la disponibilidad mostrada sea real.   Navegación sin presiones: Se deben evitar los avisos […]

Provided by Gonzalo Yelpo with Yelpo y Facal Uruguay has issued rules for e‑commerce along with the criteria for application.  The authority’s focus is on ensuring honest browsing and that the website’s design does not force the buyer’s will.  There are some key points to note:  Freedom of action: The customer must select what they want. Additional services cannot appear pre‑selected by default.  Stock transparency: It is mandatory […]

Provided by Bruno Mendes with Basch & Rameh Advogados Associados Last year Brazil inaugurated a technological innovation center dedicated to the production of sustainable fuels, including Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), based on the cultivation of a palm tree native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, locally known as macaúba (Acrocomia aculeata). The project, financed in part by the […]