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COVID Flight Vouchers: The Latest On Policies, Eligibility & Use

When COVID hit and travel ceased (practically overnight), many airlines resorted to vouchers and trip credits to compensate travelers for cancelled flights. With policies around eligibility and use varying by airline and country, we asked members of L2B Aviation’s attorney network for an update on what’s happening in their jurisdiction.

Special Features of German Law in Case of Airline Insolvencies

In the past two years, there seem to be many insolvency cases among European airlines. Current examples can be found in both smaller and larger companies. At the time, Air Berlin filed for insolvency in August 2017 Air Berlin was the second-largest airline in Germany and the seventh-largest in the European Union. In September 2018 […]

L2b Aviation Top Ranked for 8th Year in a Row by Chambers and Partners

Wiltshire, England – January 8, 2020 – L2b Aviation, the world’s premier network of independent aviation law firms, is proud to announce their eighth successive year of being ranked as the Best Global Aviation Law Network by Chambers and Partners.

L2b Aviation Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Wiltshire, England – January 8, 2020 – L2b Aviation, the world’s premier network of independent aviation law firms, is excited to announce their 20th year of serving the aviation community for all their legal needs.

L2b Aviation includes over 45 law firms around the globe who specialize in aviation and aim to provide the highest level of expertise with creative, efficient, and economical solutions covering the full range of aviation related matters.

Mind your drone business – recent ENAC initiatives

Mind your drone business – recent ENAC initiatives

GATS impact on sale and purchase of German-registered aircraft under lease

The Aviation Working Group (AWG) comprises leading aviation manufacturers, financiers and lessors. It contributes to the development and acceptance of policies, laws, regulations and rules that facilitate advanced international aviation financing and leasing.

Update on Aviation Developments in Hong Kong and the PRC

L2b Aviation member Claudio de Bedin, partner with de Bedin & Lee, LLP, shares a brief update on aviation developments in Hong Kong and the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

Italian Antitrust Procedure in Relation to Airlines’ New Hand Baggage Policy – Update

By precautionary order dated 31 Oct. 2018 the Italian Antitrust Authority (AGCM) required the EU carriers Ryanair and Wizz Air to suspend the implementation of a new hand baggage policy that provides the payment of a surcharge to bring on board a standard trolley (i.e. up 55x40x23 cm) for flights departing from 1 Nov. 2018. In practice, the two airlines allow to bring on board for free only a “small” hand baggage (i.e. up to 40x30x20 cm) to be stored exclusively under the passenger seat, while for larger hand baggage customers would pay an extra-fee between Euro 5 and 25 (based on the various booking options).

Towards the Harmonization of the European Rules on Unmanned Aircraft

Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 – referred to as the “new” Basic Regulation as it replaced Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation – came into force on 11 Sept. 2018 and can be considered a further step ahead in view of a widely expected EU legislation on unmanned aircraft. The […]

A step forward in Alitalia sale process

Alitalia is a leading Italian airline that has faced financial difficulties and related restructuring projects over the years. In May 2017 the Ministry for Economic Development, on Alitalia’s application, resolved to open the special insolvency procedure (‘extraordinary administration’) pursuant to Law 39/2004 (for further details please see “Alitalia recovery plan takes flight“). The procedure is […]