Global Aviation News

Wiltshire, England: L2b Aviation, a global network of independent aviation law firms, is thrilled to announce that it has once again been acknowledged as the Best Global Aviation Law Network for the twelfth consecutive year by Chambers and Partners. 

L2b Aviation is pleased to announce that Ruiz & Partners Abogados, S.C. has recently joined its premier network of independent aviation attorneys.

Quisiera informarles que hoy se publicó en el Diario Oficial el decreto 15/024 (se adjunta copia). Este decreto actualiza la reglamentación aeronáutica, especialmente en lo que respecta al procedimiento y regulación de servicios de transporte aéreo, que anteriormente estaba regulado por el decreto 39/977.

I would like to inform you that today, the Official Gazette published decree 15/024 (attached). This decree updates aeronautical regulations, particularly in relation to the procedures and regulations for air transport services, which were previously governed by decree 39/977.

In the recent L2b Livestream event, legal experts Maria Gonzalez from McAfee Taft (Oklahoma City, Okla.) and Andrea Villa from Harper, Meyer (Miami, Fla) shared valuable insights into the complexities of registering, exporting and importing aircraft in the United States and highlighted important regulatory changes. These changes shed light on certain changes with the FAA and the Aeronautical Center Council (ACC), complying with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and meeting export and import requirements.  

Effective 16 November 2023, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines has implemented the increase in its schedule of fees and charges for air navigation services. The increase affects all operational charges for the use of the enroute and terminal navigational facilities and air traffic services of the CAAP as required by the ICAO, and based on each arrival, departure, or overflight. The flights affected are domestic flights, inbound and outbound international flight, and overflights. Even included are the training flights conducted by pilot schools which will ultimately affect the fees paid by students.

In recent years, there has been a growing movement in Europe to reduce air transportation for environmental reasons. This pressure has led to significant discussions and regulatory changes impacting the aviation industry.  L2b Aviation members Sergi Giménez of Augusta Abogados in Spain and Matthieu de Varax of Odi-Sé Avocats in France provided details of recent […]

During the L2b Aviation July live stream event, María Fernanda Redondo of Nassar Abogados explored the implications of the newly approved and enforced regulations in the General Customs Act in Costa Rica. These amendments are crucial for the aviation industry, particularly concerning cargo, Company material (COMAT) and Aircraft on Ground (AOG) events.   

Update provided by Kerwin Tan of Tan Hassani and Counsels. To ensure the safety of all individuals and aircraft and to minimize the risk of accidents, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines recently issued its guidance for operating aircrafts during inclement weather. The guidance applies to all owners and operators of aircraft with a […]

India’s bankruptcy tribunal (“NCLT”) last week disallowed aircraft lessors from taking possession of their leased aircraft from the beleaguered Go First Airlines. The NCLT ruled that physical possession of the aircraft would indisputably be with Go First and the lessors cannot claim possession during the insolvency proceedings. While the NCLT order threw a much-needed lifeline to the airline, it severely jolted the international aircraft leasing community.