Leasing, sales and financing in the aviation sector
Leasing, sales and financing in the aviation sector
The leasing, sale and financing of aircraft involve complex legal and financial issues. These processes take place within an international, highly regulated sector in which clear agreements and risk management are essential.
As aviation lawyers, we assist parties in aviation transactions, focusing on legal certainty, risk management and commercial interests. We advise on, amongst other things:
- Lease agreements (wet lease and dry lease);
- the purchase and sale of aircraft;
- financing structures and security;
- warranties, liability and risk sharing;
- restructuring and termination of existing arrangements.
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Requirements for CO2 reduction in state aid to KLM?
An important topic in aviation is the reduction of CO2 emmission. Aircraft burn kerosene and therefore emit CO2. Recently, the preliminary relief judge of the District Court of The Hague issued a judgment in the context of CO2 reduction by the Dutch airline KLM and the state aid that KLM received due to the corona pandemic. What conditions for CO2 reduction can be attached to that state aid?
IATA Travel Pass: ins and outs
International air traffic has been (partially) stopped for quite some time now. The corona crisis has had an enormous impact on the aviation industry. Restarting air traffic brings with it the necessary challenges in terms of information supply to passengers, the requirements of various governments, but also the requirements for airports and airlines.
Do airlines have to compensate passengers financially in case of a strike?
The rights of air passengers in case of delay, cancellation or denied boarding are regulated by EU Regulation 261/2004. The Regulation entitles passengers in certain cases to standardized financial compensation of €250, €400 or €600 depending on the flight distance.


