Legalflyer provides legal and market commentary, addressing the key questions and topics of interest to our clients operating in the global aviation industry. The content of Legalflyer incorporates the breadth of our aviation practice with contributions by lawyers from across our 50+ offices worldwide.

The knowledge of our lawyers encompasses every aspect of the business, derived from decades of experience of advising the broadest spectrum of industry participants, including airlines, banks and financiers, lessors, manufacturers, insurers, export credit agencies, governments and regulatory bodies. We trust that Legalflyer will keep you abreast of the latest global developments.



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Climate-related reporting standards including the TCFD framework and their impact on the aviation industry

In common with other industries around the world, the aviation industry has been under significant pressure for some time to reduce emissions. Airlines and lessors, as well as their financiers, are increasingly coming under pressure from a wide-range of stakeholders, including governments, central banks and investors to deliver more and better-quality climate-related financial information that is consistent, comparable, reliable and clear.

Global | October 25, 2021

Aviation

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New regulatory initiatives supporting Sustainable Aviation Fuel

In early October the members of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Global | October 19, 2021

Aviation

EU ETS Taxonomy

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Developing policies for green and sustainable finance for the aviation industry

The application of green and sustainable lending principles to the aviation industry has long been a source of controversy and confusion. At the heart of the matter is whether lending to an airline can ever be considered truly “green” and if not, then whether aviation could be considered a transitioning industry with lending practices supporting the move towards lower emissions.

Global | October 18, 2021

Transport

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USD IBOR Transition and Risk Free Rates: FAQs for aviation finance

Since our article on the topic in the December 2020 edition of Legalflyer (link), there have been further developments in the retirement of LIBOR.

Germany | June 29, 2021

Aviation

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English Court re-affirms autonomous nature of letters of credit and rejects frustration argument

The attempt by SalamAir to injunct LATAM from calling on three letters of credit is a useful reminder of (i) the reluctance of the English Court to intervene in the operation of letters of credit and (ii) the difficulty of frustration arguments in aircraft operating leases.

Global | June 29, 2021

Aviation

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UK safety regulation after Brexit: What you need to know

As of December 31, 2020 (the Withdrawal Date), the United Kingdom (UK) is no longer a member of the EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the EASA regulatory framework ceased to apply from such date.

United Kingdom | June 29, 2021

Aviation

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End-of-life consignment agreements: Key considerations

The lasting legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic is yet to be fully understood by the aviation industry but there are certain assumptions that can be made.

Global | June 29, 2021

Aviation

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The aviation industry

Think positive is something of a current mantra, and so we did.

Global | February 03, 2021

Aviation

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Recent publications

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Australian Privacy Alert: Parliament passes major privacy law reform

On 29 November 2024, the first tranche of sweeping Australian privacy reforms under the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (Cth) (Bill) passed both Houses of Parliament.

Australia | December 16, 2024

Technology
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AUSTRAC releases first consultation on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) rules

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has released its first consultation into the proposed new Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Rules (Rules).

Australia | December 12, 2024

Risk advisory
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National Electricity Market structure review

The Federal Government has commenced an expert panel-led review of market settings in the National Electricity Market (NEM).

Australia | December 11, 2024

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