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Flight Mode: Bristol Airport Challenges Cardiff Airport Subsidy
Bristol Airport has appealed a decision to grant subsidy worth over £200m to Cardiff International Airport.
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A Cross-firm Team Successfully Completes Major Programme For Ministry Of Defence
A cross-firm team has successfully completed the Defence Marine Services (DMS) programme for the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The programme, spanning over six years, involved competitive and single...
Gowling WLG
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Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF): Growing The UK Domestic Production Industry
The emergence of SAF was described in a recent speech by the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer as a "game changer". It is anticipated that the aviation sector's increasing deployment...
Macfarlanes LLP
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JOLCO-motion Denied: Aircraft Finance Termination Payments Not Penalties
The English High Court has found that termination payments under Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) structures did not amount to unenforceable penalties.
A&O Shearman
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Success For RDJ In Landmark Russian Aviation Insurance Trial
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Opportunities And Challenges In Tackling Supply Chain Risk And Resilience In The UK Aerospace Sector
Gowling WLG
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The A&D Minute: Disruption Continues To Reign
AlixPartners
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Themes To Be Discussed And Highlighted At The Paris Air Show 2025
Gowling WLG
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Air Transportation Innovation Trends: What Do The Patent Filings Tell Us?
Marks & Clerk
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Space Sustainability British Standards Open For Consultation
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Penalty Shootout: The English Court Provides Welcome Clarification On Test For Penalty Clauses
Dechert
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Revenue Support Regime For Sustainable Aviation Fuels: The Final Approach To Bankability?
Addleshaw Goddard
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New Funding For Airport Security Tech Promises Smoother Journeys For Passengers
Marks & Clerk
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Fly Me To The Moon, Let Me 3D Print Among The Stars
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A Practitioner's Perspective: Four Keys To Success For A AssS-To-AI Transition
AlixPartners
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Temu's Back On Top... But For How Long? 2025's Retail Growth Story
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Scheme Sessions Vol1.2025 - A Year Of The New DB Funding Regime: Where Are We Now? (Video)
Gowling WLG
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Requirements For Skilled Worker Visa Settlement (Video)
Latitude Law
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DORA Delegated Regulation On Threat-Led Penetration Testing Published In Official Journal
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
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SAF: Is Sustainable Aviation Fuel About To Take Off?
Speaking on 29th January 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the Government's commitment to modernising UK airspace and the transition to greener aviation through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
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UK Government Support For The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry
Producers of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the UK will soon be able to access Government support via a new Revenue Certainty Mechanism that will guarantee a price for the fuel...
Addleshaw Goddard
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Work Starts On Hydrogen Refuelling Station At Teesside International Airport
Following the success of a temporary hydrogen refuelling station at Teesside International Airport, planning permission has been secured for a permanent hydrogen refuelling station.
Marks & Clerk
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Sustainability And Digitalization Are Driving Transportation Innovation Reports WIPO
Between 2000 and 2023, over 1.1 million patent families were published that relate to the future of transportation, in general terms those relating to "two megatrends - Sustainability and Digitalization".
Potter Clarkson
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Airline Insurance Market Renewal Outlook: Q1 2025
WTW
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Can Landowners Prevent Drones From Trespassing Over Private Property?
Higgs LLP
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How To Build A Robust Safety Culture In Aviation
WTW
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Key Takeaways From Airline Economics Dublin 2025
Conyers
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Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) Makes History As The First To Get European Launch Licence
Marks & Clerk
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Airline Insurance Claims Review 2024: A Mixed Year
WTW
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Firms Receive UK Government Funding For ISAM 'Regulatory Sandbox' Project
Marks & Clerk
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The Risks Of Gray Zone Aggression To The Aviation Industry
WTW
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Greening Up Air Travel: New Rules On Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Now In Force In The UK
Marks & Clerk
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Arbitration World: The Hague Court Of Arbitration For Aviation (Podcast)
K&L Gates LLP
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Firms Receive UK Government Funding For ISAM 'Regulatory Sandbox' Project
The UK government has awarded £690,000 to Astroscale, Clearspace, and D-Orbit for a 'Regulatory Sandbox' project to develop frameworks for regulating In-orbit Service and Manufacturing (ISAM). This initiative aims to support UK space tech businesses and future growth in the sector.
Marks & Clerk
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The Risks Of Gray Zone Aggression To The Aviation Industry
In this episode of Geopolcast, join host Elisabeth Braw and speakers Jared Seth and Sam Wilkin as they discuss the risks of gray zone aggression on the aviation industry.
WTW
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Greening Up Air Travel: New Rules On Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Now In Force In The UK
The UK's new SAF Mandate, effective from January 1, 2025, mandates that flights departing from the UK use a minimum of 2% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), increasing to 22% by 2040. It also introduces a Power-to-Liquid fuel obligation by 2028. The initiative aims to reduce emissions, encourage innovation, and boost the SAF industry. Although SAF is more expensive than conventional jet fuel, it is hoped that these changes will reduce costs over time. The mandate also aims to support jobs, economi
Marks & Clerk
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Arbitration World: The Hague Court Of Arbitration For Aviation (Podcast)
Peter Morton interviews Paul Jebely, founder of the Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation (HCAA), highlighting its origins, objectives, and key arbitration features under HCAA rules.
K&L Gates LLP
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Political Risk Index: H2 2024
WTW
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How Airports Remain Resilient In The Face Of Geopolitical Tension And Catastrophes
Geopolitical tensions and natural catastrophes have increased uncertainty in the aviation sector, emphasizing the need for resilience and contingency planning at airports. The crisis in Ukraine highlights the importance of preparedness, global collaboration, and insurance partnerships in maintaining operational continuity.
WTW
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Set Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals
Audacious goals, like NASA's moon mission or SpaceX's Mars ambitions, inspire innovation and transformation. However, achieving them requires strong leadership, resources, and favorable conditions—key lessons for CEOs navigating today's complex business landscape.
AlixPartners
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COP29: Climate Action On Contrails - A Simple Solution With A Strong Impact
At COP29, experts discussed contrail-related climate impacts, emphasizing data-driven flight path adjustments to reduce greenhouse effects. This emerging strategy complements Sustainable Aviation Fuels, supporting aviation's shift toward sustainability.
Marks & Clerk
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) From Wastewater Sources
Argonne National Laboratory's new SAF production method uses brewery and dairy wastewater, reducing emissions by 71% and offering cost-effective, sustainable fuel amid concerns over SAF costs in aviation.
Marks & Clerk
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Why Aviation Is Embracing Risk-Based Oversight
WTW
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From SAF To Scrimshaw: UK's SAF Mandate Approved
Marks & Clerk
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Leveraging Technology To Improve Program Management In The Defense Industry
AlixPartners
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Adaptix Wins Innovation Award For Low-Power X-ray Testing Solution
Marks & Clerk
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UK Government Announces New Civil Enforcement Powers On Trade Sanctions And Launch Of Office Of Trade Sanctions Implementation
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
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UK Announces New Civil Enforcement Powers On Trade Sanctions
Gherson
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Can Airframers Navigate The Shifting Sands Of Supply Chain For New Aircraft Development?
AlixPartners
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UK Government Strengthens Enforcement Of Trade, Aircraft And Shipping Sanctions
Ropes & Gray LLP
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How Did The CrowdStrike Outage Affect Aviation Operations?
WTW
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UK Government Launches Office Of Trade Sanctions Implementation To Enforce UK Trade Sanctions
Mayer Brown
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What Are The Aviation Insurance Implications Of Conflict?
WTW
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Aerospace Insurance Market Renewal Outlook: Q3 2024
WTW
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Travelling As The Crow Flies - The Beginning Of Air Taxis?
Marks & Clerk
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Launch Checklist - Protecting Your Brand In The Space Sector
Marks & Clerk
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The A&D Minute: Beyond The Rearview Mirror - Farnborough Foretells A Potentially Turbulent Future
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