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Thailand Digital Platform Services Law – compliance required by 18/11/202331 October 2023
Thailand has introduced a new law to regulate digital platform services providers and protect consumer interests.
EU ETS, UK ETS and CH ETS: Undue fears for lessors over liens and aircraft detention rights25 April 2023
This article explores the workings of the EU UK and Swiss (CH) ETS schemes, including their enforcement mechanics, and the risk that an aircraft operator’s non-compliance with them poses to lessors across those jurisdictions which fall within these schemes.
Regulating the collection and transfer of API Data to strengthen EU border controls27 March 2023
In this article, we discuss the EU Commission’s proposal to repeal Council Directive 2004/82/EC of 29 April 2004 requiring carriers to communicate passenger data for the purposes of enhancing border control and tackling illegal immigration.
Aviation Q&A – 20 things to think about for aviation deals in Spain10 January 2023
This short Q&A addresses 20 key points for consideration regarding aviation deals in Spain, including practical matters aircraft lessors and financiers need to be aware of in relation to their operations in Spain and/or with Spanish lessees.
Watson Farley & Williams advises lessors on Lion Air French restructuring23 November 2022
Indonesia’s PT Lion Group is a major player in South East Asia with a fleet of 340 aircraft.
Why talk about India now? A macroeconomic summary14 November 2022
India is one of the fastest growing economies and aviation markets in the world and is now the third-largest domestic aviation market globally. According to the International Air Transport Association’s most recent findings, it is projected to overtake the United Kingdom as the world’s third-largest air passenger market by 2024.
How airlines could be better off under a GATS lease7 November 2022
In this article we discuss how a GATS transaction is structured and the significant benefits they present for airlines.
EU Criteria Will Help Aviation Finance Sustainability Push2 November 2022
In an article for Law360, Counsel Richard Williams discusses sustainability linked finance in aircraft finance and the impact it may have on lessors and financiers reaching net zero sooner.
WFW advises Ryanair on successful appeal for territorial continuity from Trapani airport26 October 2022
The decision is a noteworthy one, as it sets the benchmark for the competent authorities in cases concerning territorial continuity.