Europe: Transport

The European Union has enacted its most comprehensive overhaul of passenger rights legislation in over twenty years, introducing significant operational changes for airlines while maintaining the core architecture of the existing compensation framework. With implementation required by October 2027, carriers face expanded obligations around automatic reimbursements, rerouting rights, and assistance provisions, alongside new clarity on extraordinary circumstances and claims procedures.

WH Partners has submitted formal feedback to the Malta Financial Services Authority on its consultation document proposing new Rules for Notified Aircraft Financial Leasing Companies and Related Due Diligence Service Providers. The submission addresses key areas including eligibility thresholds, scope and interaction with other licences, AML obligations, and removal from the list and restructurings.

Article 83bis of the Chicago Convention enables aircraft registered in one state to be operated by an entity in another state through formal agreements that transfer regulatory responsibilities. Malta's unique aircraft operator registry system allows non-Maltese operators to register aircraft while maintaining Malta's security framework and Cape Town Convention protections for lessors and financiers.

This article examines the legal implications and consequences of Lloyd's Open Form (LOF) contracts in maritime salvage and assistance operations. The analysis explores how these standardized agreements govern the relationship between vessel owners and salvors during emergency maritime situations. Understanding the legal framework of LOF contracts is essential for maritime professionals navigating complex salvage scenarios.

Turkey's Green Taxonomy Regulation establishes a comprehensive framework for classifying sustainable economic activities, with specific provisions for maritime sector operations including cargo transport, passenger services, and vessel retrofitting. The regulation introduces technical screening criteria, reporting obligations for financial institutions, and measures to prevent greenwashing while supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Turkish Coast Guard has issued an official warning to boat operators and captains regarding illegal crossings between Kuşadası and Samos Island, where many vessels have been crossing maritime borders without mandatory port authority clearance, customs declarations, or passport controls. Authorities have detected systematic violations of Turkey's maritime border regulations, with both Turkish and Greek coast guards now conducting strict enforcement operations that carry substantial administrative f

Şarj hizmeti kapsamında ad-soyad, telefon numarası, e-posta adresi, üyelik bilgileri, ödeme ve fatura bilgileri, araç bilgileri, şarj işlemlerinin tarih ve saatleri, kullanılan istasyon ve soket bilgileri, şarj edilen enerji miktarı, işlem geçmişi, IP adresi, cihaz bilgileri ve kimi durumlarda konum verileri işlenebilmektedir.

Under the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“Law”), what is decisive is not so much the nature of the data but whether it can be linked to a specific or identifiable natural person.

The Railways Bill introduces Great British Railways as the single point of leadership for Britain's railways, embedding environmental considerations into the statutory framework. With provisions requiring decision-makers to account for environmental impact, a Long-Term Rail Strategy targeting net zero by 2050, and freight growth targets alongside electrification opportunities, the Bill creates a legislative framework that aligns rail reform with the UK's decarbonisation ambitions.