ESG in Aviation: brace for a hard landing?2 September 2024
The 30 July announcement by Air NZ that it was abandoning its 2030 emission reduction targets was met with surprise, questions and criticism.
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12th Package of EU Sanctions – The “No Russia Rule” and how this affects aviation contracts24 April 2024
This article looks at the No Russia Rule contained in the 12th package of EU sanctions.
The EU Data Act: when Aviation meets the Internet of Things8 April 2024
WFW unpacks the EU Data Act: what it means for aircraft data use, sharing and ownership and what key aviation players should do to prepare.
Up in the air? Changes to requirements to register and deregister aircraft in Thailand16 January 2024
In this article, we address the key changes to the registration and deregistration of aircraft in Thailand and how these impact lessors of aircraft to Thai operators.
Autumn 2023 business jet market review20 November 2023
This article rounds up recent activity in the business jet market, including delivery conditions and delays.
Aviation Case Bulletin19 July 2023
This article gives an overview of aircraft leasing cases in the English courts in the first half of 2023.
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.
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.
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.
Get into the Green Scene: Sustainability linked finance in aircraft finance4 October 2022
The aviation industry is taking its responsibility to achieve net zero seriously through self-led strategies. In this article, we discuss sustainability linked finance in aircraft finance.
‘As is, where is’: Redelivery under Cape Town – the judgment of the High Court of Australia23 March 2022
The obligations of an administrator to redeliver aircraft and engines have been determined by the Australian High Court in the first judgment to consider the interaction between the Cape Town Convention and local insolvency law: Wells Fargo Trust Company, National Association (As Owner Trustee) & Anor v VB Leaseco Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed) & Ors [2022] HCA 8.