Category: Global Aviation News

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.

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. 

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.   

The rapid advancements in drone capabilities have opened new avenues for commercial use, but outdated regulations often pose significant barriers. Moreover, the proliferation of multiple governing authorities in many countries can create confusion and hinder efficient operations.  

The Philippine High Court recently rendered a decision holding that the accommodation and lodging services by a Philippine hotel to the pilots and crew of Delta Air Lines during flight layovers in the Philippines are not subject to value added tax.