Aviation Case Review 202516 January 2026
In 2025, the aviation disputes scene was again dominated by the insurance litigation resulting from the detention of aircraft in Russia at the start of the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
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Mining the Deep Sea: How the US is Unlocking the Ocean’s Critical Minerals16 January 2026
In the global push for clean energy transition and growing demand for critical minerals, the US offers a clear, regulatory path forward for deep seabed exploration and commercial recovery.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Enforces Independent Director Consent Requirements1 May 2025
Bankruptcy remote structures are most often used for valuable assets, such as drill ships, FSRUs, commercial aircraft and real estate.
WFW advises secured bondholders in Spirit Airlines Chapter 11 bankruptcy17 March 2025
Spirit announced the close of its financial restructuring and emergence from bankruptcy.
Aviation Case Review 202429 January 2025
We have brought together summaries of some of the more notable aviation decisions in 2024 in jurisdictions around the world that cover topics from grounding to insolvency, as well as the ever-present termination notice.
English courts to hear lessor claims against aircraft reinsurers despite Russian jurisdiction clause3 April 2024
In a recent decision, the English Commercial Court has held there to be strong reasons to override Russian jurisdiction clauses and hear the claims brought by aircraft lessors against reinsurers in the English court.
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Lunch and Learn7 March 2024
Join Watson Farley & Williams and WISTA for our Lunch and Learn on 7 March 2024.
Aircraft Repossession – Tips for Lessors and Financiers24 January 2024
Every aircraft repossession presents its own challenges. In this article, we highlight certain matters that should be considered in any contentious or potentially contentious situation, wherever it may arise in the world.
Aviation Case Bulletin19 July 2023
This article gives an overview of aircraft leasing cases in the English courts in the first half of 2023.
WFW advises Altera on successful Chapter 11 restructuring12 January 2023
The restructuring addressed more than US$1bn of secured and unsecured holding company debt.
WFW advises clients on NAC Chapter 11 restructuring14 June 2022
NAC is the largest lessor of regional aircraft, with over 500 aircraft. Since the onset of the pandemic, NAC is to-date the only aircraft lessor to have entered into any formal restructuring proceedings.
WFW deal wins Airline Economics’ Global Engine Deal of the Year Award17 May 2022
Airline Economics is one of the leading publications for the aviation sector. Their Aviation 100 Awards celebrate the best transactions, companies and individuals in the aviation finance and leasing sector over the last year.
