Articles
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.
Read more...Restrictive Measures Taken by the EU Against Russia – Part 1
The Russian Federation’s decision to recognise the Donetsk and Luhansk “oblasts” as independent republics of Ukraine, and the subsequent invasion of Ukraine by Russian armed forces with the support of Belarus, has generated widespread rejection in Western countries. In addition to administrative measures and statements of condemnation from many different quarters, non-governmental bodies such as UEFA, FIFA, IIHF, IHF, Euroleague Basketball and many others have made agreements to exclude Russian and Belarusian entities from their respective activities.
Read more...Israel’s S. Horowitz & Co. Joins L2b Aviation
L2b Aviation is pleased to announce that S. Horowitz & Co. has joined its worldwide network of premier aviation law firms under the leadership of Hugh Kowarsky and Eyal Doron. Founded in 1921, S. Horowitz & Co. is one of Israel’s premier law firms with an unwavering focus on fulfilling clients’ business objectives and a reputation for providing excellence, speed, and efficiency. The team of lawyers is multilingual and international—many have practiced throughout the United States, England, South Africa, and elsewhere—and the firm’s clientele includes well-established Israeli and international companies in an array of industries, including energy, banking/finance, aviation/transport, media, real estate, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, and more.
Read more...COVID-19: The Bahamas’ Opportunity for its International Aviation Policy
With the many negatives that COVID-19 has and continues to leave in its wake, it is imperative for countries such as The Bahamas to derive as many positives from this period as possible. In the wake of COVID-19, The Bahamas is presented with an opportunity to: use the current halt in global air travel as […]
Read more...New Chairman of L2b Aviation – Sergi Gimenez of Augusta Abogados
L2b Aviation, the world’s premier network of independent aviation law firms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sergi Gimenez from Augusta Abogados in Spain as the New Chairman of the L2b Executive Committee, overseeing its worldwide network of premier aviation law firms.
Read more...Costa Rica – Deadline for the Implementation of the Electronic Invoicing for National and International Air Transport Companies has been extended.
The General Taxation Administration (DGT) issued Ruling No. DGT-R-012-2018, which sets the obligation for all taxpayers to use the Electronic Invoicing System starting September 1st, 2018, in accordance with the last digit of each company’s corporate registration number (cédula jurídica). The International Airlines Association (ALA) requested an extension of the deadline to assess with representatives […]
Read more...Airline Economics Aviation Law Yearbook 2018
L2b Aviation is honored to work with Airline Economics to publish this year’s Aviation Law Yearbook. L2b Aviation contributing members included: Spain – Sergi Giménez Binder with AUGUSTA ABOGADOS (pgs 32-34) Mexico – Juan Carlos Machorro with Santamarina y Steta (pgs 38-40) Romania – Crenguta Leaua and Gina Gheorghe with Leaua & Asociatii (pg 42-46) Germany – Ulrich Steppler, LL.M. and Katja Helen Brecke with […]
Read more...Costa Rica – Modifications to the collection of the departure tax and of the baggage inspection fee
On July 4th, 2018, at a meeting organized by the Airline Association (ALA), the Bank of Costa Rica (BCR) announced the modifications to be implemented to the collection of the departure tax, and of the baggage inspection fee included in air tickets. The new system consists on creating a consortium between BCR and Bancredito with […]
Read more...No compensation for missed flight due to security check delays
In its latest decision (III ZR 48/17), the Federal Court of Justice has reiterated that passengers are responsible for their own schedules and must allow sufficient time for airport security checks. Facts The plaintiff claimed compensation against the state for a missed flight following delays during the security check at Frankfurt Airport. The plaintiff had […]
Read more...First Boeing B737 Max 8 Delivered to the Italian Carrier ‘Air Italy’
At the beginning of May the first aircraft of a long-haul fleet renovation plan has been delivered to Air Italy, the Italian carrier formerly known as “Meridiana” and whose minority stock has been acquired by Qatar Airways in 2017. The first Air Italy Boeing 737 Max 8, produced by the giant US manufacturer, and designed […]
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