Category: Global Aviation News

Passenger and Cargo Compensation in Brazil

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 […]

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The Cape Town Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment (the “Cape Town Convention”) and the Protocol to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment on Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment (the “Cape Town Protocol”)

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 […]

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The New Regulation of Airport Ground Handling and its Competition Risks

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 […]

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Panama to Grant Concessions Over Airports

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 […]

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Colombia Takes Off: Strategic Aviation Opportunities at the Heart of Latin America

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 […]

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Judicial Recovery – Airlines Increasing in Brazil

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.

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Philippines April 2025 Jurisdictional Update

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.

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GIFT City – India’s Gift to Aviation

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.

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L2b Reaches 13 Consecutive Years as Chambers and Partners’ Best Global Aviation Law Network 

Wiltshire, England—13 February 2025: L2b Aviation, a distinguished global network of independent aviation law firms, is proud to announce that it has once again been named the Best Global Aviation Law Network by Chambers and Partners, marking its thirteenth consecutive year of recognition. 

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L2b Global Aviation News: Drone Regulations in Latin America  

The rapid growth of the drone industry has presented significant challenges and opportunities for governments in Latin America. To ensure the safe and responsible use of drones, these countries have implemented and maintain various regulatory frameworks.   

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