Arik Air, one of Nigeria’s prominent airlines, has publicly denied claims made by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) regarding an alleged debt of $292 million owed to the corporation. The shareholders’ statement comes just two days after AMCON announced that liquidation of the airline remains a possible option.
Dan Air (Romania) has taken legal action by approaching the Nigerian High Court to register a US$400,212 judgment debt against Arik Air (Nigeria). This move seeks to enforce a judgment previously issued by a UK court.
The Texas Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Southwest Airlines pilots’ lawsuit against Boeing concerning the airline’s use of the B737 MAX. This decision comes despite the court’s previous rejection of the case in May 2024.
Airlink (South Africa) has announced the cancellation of flights to Nampula, citing a legal dispute with local authorities. The province’s court has instituted a claim for damages against the airline, accompanied by a court application to seize Airlink’s aircraft pending the resolution of the case.
Blue Air (Romania) has achieved a significant legal victory in a lawsuit against Transair (Senegal), securing a $2 million judgment in a UK commercial court. The case revolved around a dispute over a leased engine, highlighting the complexities and challenges in the aviation leasing sector.
Tulpar Air, a Russian airline, has been ordered by the Arbitration Court of the Republic of Tatarstan to pay US$4.2 million to its former director, Azat Khakim. This legal ruling concludes a significant dispute between the airline and its former executive.
Bombardier has announced the resolution of its long-standing lawsuit against Honeywell International (US). Initially filed in 2016 in the Superior Court of Quebec, the dispute has now been settled through an agreement whose terms remain confidential.
American Airlines (US) and Sabre (US) have reached a tentative settlement in their high-profile legal battle over $139 million in legal fees incurred by American Airlines after a 2022 trial. The airline had previously been awarded just $1 in damages, leading to a prolonged dispute over the recovery of associated legal expenses. The specific terms of the settlement remain undisclosed, according to…
Aeolus Engine Services, an Irish aviation services provider, is set to appear before the Federal High Court of Nigeria on 18 November 2024 for a hearing regarding its Winding Up petition against Dana Air, a Nigerian airline. The petition follows lease arrears accumulated by Dana Air, prompting Aeolus to pursue legal action in an effort…
SpiceJet, the prominent low-cost airline based in India, has been ordered to pay $3.7 million, along with applicable interest, to Aerocare Aviation Services following an eight-year legal dispute. The ruling brings closure to a prolonged financial disagreement between the two parties and underscores the importance of clear contractual and service agreements within the aviation sector.
