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.
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The Foreign Subsidies Regulation: practical implications for public procurement procedures9 January 2026
Overview of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation and its role in ensuring fair competition within EU public procurement procedures.
Europe’s e-Fuel strategy for aviation: how the STIP is reshaping investment, market mechanisms and regulation9 December 2025
STIP aims to scale renewable aviation fuels by aligning finance, regulation and market mechanisms, securing Europe’s independence and competitiveness in global transport.
Proving Denial of Justice in Investor-State Disputes2 December 2025
Denial of justice claims are powerful tools in investor-State dispute settlement but require high standards of proof and strategic planning to effectively address serious judicial misconduct.
WFW advises lenders on financing for Elyse Energy projects24 November 2025
The €70m financing will be used to develop two strategic sustainable fuel projects.
The DIFC Mediation Centre – a continued focus on alternative dispute resolution in Dubai’s offshore courts12 November 2025
Alternative dispute resolution, and mediation more specifically, has long been encouraged by the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts.
Two WFW deals win at Airline Economics Aviation 100 Asia-Pacific Awards4 November 2025
Watson Farley & Williams is pleased to announce that two transactions the firm advised on won at the Airline Economics’ Aviation 100 Asia-Pacific Awards 2025.
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.
WFW advises Standard Chartered and BOI on Air India US$215m aircraft financing27 October 2025
Implementing an innovative structure, the first of its kind in India, this transaction marks the first time a financing for an Indian airline has been structured directly to a borrower in GIFT City, India’s emerging international financial hub, which has not been structured through Ireland.
Fuelling the Future: a comparative review of the UK and EU Sustainable Aviation Fuel regulations22 October 2025
This article compares and contrasts key aspects of the UK and EU Sustainable Aviation Fuel regimes.
Travel Law Updates: Australia, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and US20 October 2025
This article reviews the latest developments in travel law in Australia, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and the United States.
WFW matter wins at Airline Economics Middle East, Africa & Islamic Aviation 100 Awards6 October 2025
WFW advised Bank Al Jazira on the secured Murabaha financing of three Airbus A320neo aircraft for Flynas
