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.
Volga-Dnepr Group (Russia) has initiated a lawsuit against Canadian authorities over the sanctions and seizure of its An-124-100 aircraft in Toronto. The aircraft, which has been grounded in Canada since sanctions were imposed, is now at the center of a legal and diplomatic dispute.
The United States Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Ramon Celestino Velasquez Araguayan, the president of Conviasa (Venezuela). Velasquez is among eight individuals targeted as part of broader US actions against key figures in Venezuela.
Serene Air, a Pakistan-based airline, has reportedly been warned by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) to return four of its grounded aircraft to operational status. The PCAA’s warning indicates that failure to comply could result in “serious sanctions” against the airline, potentially impacting its license or operational capabilities. However, Serene Air has denied receiving any official…
