Bird & Bird & CAA Aviation legal update: The UK and Europe after Brexit
Speakers
As the aviation industry looks towards a post-Brexit world, it remains unclear whether the UK and the EU will reach a trade agreement to apply after the transition period. The impact of Brexit on aviation is far-reaching and the UK’s decision not to continue its EASA membership makes reaching agreement on air safety and air services more critical.
Many reports have suggested that specific sectors – including aviation - were not to be discussed until other major issues such as fishing rights, Northern Ireland and the level playing field were resolved. A “no deal” outcome would leave open the basis for air services between the UK and the EU but the latest reports that the “intensification” of negotiations did include substantive discussions on specific sectors should be welcome news to the aviation industry.
With the end of the transition period now looming, airlines, airports, suppliers, travel businesses and the finance community are all looking to understand just how the industry will function from January 2021.
Please join us to discuss this crucial topic at this critical time with key figures from the UK Civil Aviation Authority, including David Kendrick, Head of Airline Licensing in the Consumer & Markets Group and Christopher Street, Legal Adviser, CAA Office of General Counsel. We will examine the latest regulatory developments and explore the key issues in more detail, including:
- The future UK air transport licensing regime including Operating Licences and foreign carrier permits and what will be required to continue operating to the UK
- How the CAA is managing roles formerly undertaken by EASA.
- Will passenger rights and enforcement remain the same?
- Aircraft finance and leasing: how cross border leasing function between the UK and EU27 member states is likely to function?
This webinar is aimed at professionals in the aviation industry interested in how the legal and regulatory environment will affect their commercial relationships and what practical changes will be required. We look forward to hosting you virtually at what is sure to be a lively and engaging session!
Please feel free to forward the invitation on to any other colleagues who may be interested in attending.
As a scene-setter for this event, our own experts have recorded their own thoughts on these topics. Click here to watch the video.