Global Aviation News

L2b Aviation Global Aviation News: How Changes in Costa Rica’s General Customs Act Impact the Aviation Industry with María Fernanda Redondo of Nassar Abogados  

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.   Understanding these new […]

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A Transparent Path to Global Aircraft Registration: Unveiling the common misconceptions

Every civil aircraft must receive an aircraft registration to be authorized to fly, and an aircraft registration identifies a specific aircraft and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. Typically, an aircraft is registered in the jurisdiction where the carrier is based, and each jurisdiction has an authority that is in charge of the jurisdiction’s civil aviation registry.   

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Expanding L2B’s Reach in Finland: Lexia Joins L2B Aviation Network 

L2b Aviation is pleased to announce that Lexia has recently joined its premier network of independent aviation attorneys.   

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March Jurisdictional Update – Philippines

Update provided by Kerwin Tan of Tan Hassani and Counsels. The full court of the High Court of the Philippines recently declared void a provision in the collective bargaining agreement  between Philippine Airlines and the Flight Attendants and Stewards Association of the Philippines. The High Court held that setting an earlier retirement age for female […]

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Odi-sé Avocats Joins L2B Aviation Network

L2b Aviation is pleased to announce that Odi-sé Avocats recently joined its premier network of independent aviation law practices.

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For 11 years running, L2b Aviation recognized as the premier global network for aviation law  

Wiltshire, England:  L2b Aviation, a global network of independent aviation law firms, is delighted to announce that it has been recognized as the Best Global Aviation Law Network for an eleventh consecutive year by Chambers and Partners.  

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February Jurisdictional Update – Mexico

Update provided by Andrés Remis with Santamarina + Steta. Aeromar airlines shut down this week and bankruptcy proceedings will take place.   New regulations are coming through as our aviation authorities try to regain category one grades with the FAA. The FAA downgraded Mexico to category two in terms of safety. Mexico has never been too long […]

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February Jurisdictional Update – South Africa

Update provided by Hayden Davies with Webber Wentzel. Working on the ongoing dispute of who is responsible for performing hold baggage screening at the primary South African airports.  Acting for Swissport in a license dispute with Airports Company South Africa.  Acting for a well-known South African airline that’s in dispute with the Air Services Licensing […]

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February Jurisdictional Update – Czech Republic

Update provided by Jiří Horník with Kocián Šolc Balaštík. Currently discussing the registration of engines into the aircraft registry and recognizing engines. In the current case, it is essential that the engine is recognized as a standalone item, and we need to protect the rights of the engine owner. So, we are discussing how to […]

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February Jurisdictional Update – Germany

Update provided by Ulrich Steppler with Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein. Lufthansa is very much interested in buying a minority share in the Italian national carrier ITA Airways. They’re about to acquire 25% of that to strengthen their position in Italy. 

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