Global Aviation News

Wiltshire, England – 1 July, 2025 – L2b Aviation, the world’s premier network of independent aviation law firms, is proud to celebrate its 25th anniversary of providing trusted legal counsel to the global aviation industry. Founded in 2000, L2b Aviation has grown into a robust network of 45 top-tier law firms, representing 55 countries across […]

Written by Marcela Correa with Basch & Rameh https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcela-correa-24892a78/ Following the enactment of Law 15,066 in December 2024, which approved a total amount of BRL 4 billion to support Brazilian airlines in need, the Brazilian government has been advancing a plan to provide the conditions for public financing through the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES). Under […]

Written by Nicole Cunha with Basch & Rameh www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerenecunha Brazil is a signatory to the Montreal Convention, which limits the amount of compensation for cargo and baggage claims. At the same time, Brazil also has a federal law that addresses consumer rights—the Consumer Protection Code (Federal Law 8.078/1990) (“CDC”)—as well as the Civil Code (Law […]

Written by Nicole Cunha with Basch & Rameh www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerenecunha The Cape Town Convention has become effective in Brazil since 2012 with local federal implementation decree since May 2013. Brazil has adopted “Alternative A” under Cape Town Protocol (as defined below) and instituted a 30-day stay period which should be applied in cases of Brazilian airline […]

Written by Gonzalo Yelpo with Yelpo y Facal in Uruguay Ground handling is an essential component of the airport ecosystem, with a direct impact on operational efficiency, costs, and air transport safety. Its regulation determines the market structure and shapes competition among different operators. In Uruguay, Decree No. 280/002, enacted in 2002, established a framework […]

Written by Maria de Lourdes Marengo and Nadya Price with Patton, Morengo & Avsat in Panama The Government of Panama has confirmed its intention to grant a concession over various airports including the cities of Colon, David and Rio Hato with the objective of improving their operative efficiency, reduce the Estate’s financial costs and increase […]

Written by Jose Elias Del Hierro, with Del Hierro Abogados in Colombia Introduction: A New Era for Aviation in Colombia Colombia is undergoing a profound transformation in its aviation sector. With steady growth in passenger and cargo traffic, an open skies policy, strategic international alliances, expanding infrastructure, and a forward-looking sustainability agenda, the country is […]

Azul Airlines has requested Judicial Recovery in the United States through Chapter 11. Brazil’s airline industry struggles with profitability when more than 80% of its costs are tied to the dollar and its revenue is in Reais, and a highly unfavorable exchange rate makes competition and profitability a challenge.

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines recently issued several significant updates to the Civil Aviation Regulations in terms of aircraft registration and air operators. In particular, these updated regulations now implement the almost 90-year old Public Service Act of the Philippines which was amended in 2022 allowing greater ownership participation and protection for foreign owners of aircraft leased to Philippine air operators and further liberalized Philippine skies through the lifting of foreign ownership restrictions in air operators.

Join us on March 27, 2025 as we explore GIFT City, an international finance center in Gujarat, India, designed to help the Indian Aviation market become a major leasing hub.