Flair Airlines, a Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier, is facing a $30.9 million countersuit in Ontario from four Irish lessors— Columbia Lights Aviation, Corvus Lights Aviation, Mam Aircraft Leasing, and Airborne Capital. The legal action stems from alleged financial damages tied to lease terminations and the repossession of four Boeing 737 MAXaircraft.
SpiceJet, one of India’s leading low-cost carriers, has scored a major legal victory after a division bench of the Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal filed by KAL Airways and former SpiceJet promoter Kalanithi Maran. The appeal sought over $152.7 million in damages along with other claims stemming from past financial and ownership disputes.
GTLK Europe, the Ireland-based aircraft leasing company, has formally denied allegations of liability made by Qatar Airways Group in a legal counterclaim valued at $155 million. The dispute centers on two Airbus A330 aircraft that were reportedly grounded following the onset of Russia-related sanctions and ownership complexities.
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.
