The European Union, through its aviation safety authority (EASA) has taken steps to address the future VTOL traffic management challenge with the development of an unmanned traffic management system, called the “U-Space.”
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Looking ahead: 2023 and the air freight market
While some analysts predicted a sharp downturn in the conversion market over the next several years, the relative demand for air cargo remains strong.…
U.S. Dept. of Transportation launches online dashboard to address airline family seating charges
The United States Department of Transportation (“DOT”) launched a new online dashboard in another step by the Biden Administration to strengthen aviation consumer protections.…
An analysis of the new Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation
The Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation (HCAA) has recently revised its arbitration rules focusing on a high level of consultative engagement with the aviation community.…
Investment opportunities in eVTOL
Aviation investors desire to seek more environmentally friendly targets and we are seeing an increase in interest in another new sector of aviation: advanced air mobility, or “AAM.…
High Court strikes a cautionary note on lease termination: The recent case of Peregrine v Laudamotion
By Andrew Harper & Jody Wood
The recent case in the High Court of Peregrine Aviation Bravo v Laudamotion [2023] EWHC 48 (Comm) sheds some light on the impact the pandemic had on relationships between lessors and airlines.…
Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation gets off the ground
Introduction
There is much buzz around the launch of the Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation (the ‘HCAA’), a new industry focussed arbitral regime, in Rotterdam. However, it remains to be seen whether the hype is justified and whether the…
We have questions: Julia Norsetter, Policy and Analysis Lead at Reed Smith
Julia has recently joined our Transportation team here at Reed Smith, having previously been an attorney and policy advisor at the U.S. Department of Transportation and developing strategy and policy with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (‘US Regulator’) – including…
We have questions: Chris Proudlove, SVP and Underwriting Executive at Global Aerospace
Chris leads the Emerging Technology Unit at Global Aerospace, which provides insurance for aviation and aerospace assets with a particular focus on innovation and keeping pace with new technology.
Insurance is a key piece of the puzzle in asset finance,…
We have questions: David Tokoph, President and CEO of mba Aviation
mba Aviation provides a range of specialist aviation support services, from portfolio management software solutions to technical support to investor due diligence to airport revenue enhancement and beyond.
The team is now looking to the future of aviation, and the…