Aviation Case Review 2026, Part 111 August 2026
A global review of aviation case law from the first half of 2026.
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When Arbitration is Illusory: A Cautionary Lesson from the NSW Court of Appeal30 July 2026
The NSW Court of Appeal has ruled that the IATA SGHA does not create a binding arbitration agreement, highlighting the risks of relying on standard-form dispute resolution clauses without clear drafting.
Travel Law Updates: Australia, Canada/USA, EU, Germany, India, the Netherlands, Thailand and UK8 July 2026
In this article we discuss recent travel law updates in Australia, Canada/USA, EU, Germany, India, the Netherlands, Thailand and UK.
Is this the breakthrough moment for SAF?22 May 2026
Jet fuel supply disruptions have highlighted aviation’s fossil fuel dependence, positioning SAF as a potential strategic response to cost volatility and energy security risks.
Travel Law Updates: Australia, EU, Singapore, Thailand, Türkiye and UK13 April 2026
In this article we discuss recent travel law updates in Australia, the EU, Singapore, Thailand, Türkiye and UK.
UK CMA investigation into collusion by hotel chains26 March 2026
On 2 March, the UK CMA launched an investigation into whether three of the six major global hotel chains were sharing ‘competitively sensitive’ information through CoStar’s STR data analytics tool.
The impact of damage to refineries in the Middle East on jet fuel supplies may have far-reaching effects12 March 2026
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is creating significant disruption across global crude and jet fuel supply chains. With key refineries damaged, tanker routes constrained and insurance costs rising, airlines worldwide are beginning to feel the impact.
Take Two – Thai and NOK Air rehabilitations five years later our top takeaways10 February 2026
As lessor exposure to Thai airlines increases, we revisit and update our top ten takeaways from the rehabilitation proceedings.
Travel Law Updates: Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand2 February 2026
This article reviews the latest developments in travel law in Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.
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.
Thailand to remove age limits for commercial aircraft14 January 2026
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand is moving to replace the current age limits for Thai-registered aircraft with a new focus on the airworthiness rather than age of aircraft.
Virgin Australia, Bonza and Rex – what have we learned?3 November 2025
Australian courts will look to give effect to the Cape Town Convention (“CTC”) and allow lessors and other parties to exercise their CTC rights as quickly and efficiently as possible.
