Category: Global Aviation News

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.

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 […]

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.   

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]