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CJEU Confirms that Trade Union Strikes are not ‘Exceptional Circumstances’ for the Purposes of the Air Passenger Rights Regulation Aviation

CJEU Confirms that Trade Union Strikes are not ‘Exceptional Circumstances’ for the Purposes of the Air Passenger Rights Regulation

​On the 23rd March 2021, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) rendered a Grand Chamber decision on a preliminary reference transmitted to it by a Swedish tribunal in a matter concerning air passenger rights (Airhelp Ltd v. Scandinavian Airline System SAS, c-28/20). The decision sets out the legal test according to which a strike by workers of an airline undertaking may be considered to be an 'extraordinary circumstance' for the purposes of the compensation provisions of Regulation (EC) 261/2004 (the Air Passenger Rights Regulation).THE FACTSA passenger, S., had booked an internal flight from Malmö to Stockholm which…
Mark Soler
21st April 2021
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Cell Companies in Shipping and Aviation Business AviationShipping, Yachting and Transport

Cell Companies in Shipping and Aviation Business

This article was written by Dr Nicholas Valenzia and Dr Joshua Chircop.Amendments have been made to the Companies Act allowing for the introduction of regulations regarding Cell Companies carrying on or engaged in Shipping or Aviation Business (the "Regulations").The RegulationsThe amendments have introduced a new article to the Companies Act, which gives the authority to the Minister responsible for the registration of commercial partnerships (the "Minister") to make the Regulations. The Regulations are expected to be promulgated under Maltese law imminently.The Regulations are expected to provide for the formation, constitution, authorisation and regulation of Cell Companies carrying on or engaged…
Nicholas Valenzia
15th May 2020
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Aviation: Malta – The New Hotspot in Europe Aviation

Aviation: Malta – The New Hotspot in Europe

Nick Valenzia who heads our Aviation and Shipping teams delivered a presentation about the Aviation in Malta, Malta - the new hotspot in Europe, during the annual Corporate Jet Investor held at The Landmark Hotel in London on Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st January. Nick highlighted the most salient achievements in the local Aviation industry and the reason why Malta became one of the top jurisdictions of choice . Nick has also delved into the various fiscal and other benefits that Malta offers.Disclaimer This document does not purport to give legal, financial or tax advice. Should you require further information or legal assistance,…
Nicholas Valenzia
16th February 2017