United Kingdom: Aviation

A new project led by UK-based HyFlux is advancing clean aviation with a cryogenic cooling system designed for hydrogen-electric aircraft. The system aims to support superconducting motors by reaching extremely low...

The 14th of May 2025 marked a significant milestone for the aviation industry. On this date, the UK Government released the outcome of its consultation on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)...

For the first time since taking effect under English Law, the High Court in Wealmoor Ltd v KLM [2025] EWHC 1706 (Comm) considered the test for an "event"...

In January of this year, DfT concluded its consultation and confirmed that a guaranteed strike price mechanism will be progressed as the preferred option for giving SAF producers revenue certainty.

It's good to see the government looking to kill two birds with one stone here: trying to stay ahead of potential security threats in airports whilst encouraging innovation amongst British companies.

A recently published report from the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) takes a close look at the "Future of Transportation", based around four principal transportation means – land...

Gray zone conflicts—tensions between war and peace—pose unique challenges for aviation and insurance. Complexities arise from GPS disruptions, sanctions, and nuclear risks, requiring precise policy adaptation to manage liability and ensure industry resilience.

Hydrogen is poised to transform aviation by offering high energy-to-weight efficiency over batteries. Airports must adapt infrastructure incrementally, prioritizing storage, safety, and operational integration, to support hydrogen vehicles and aircraft, aligning with net-zero goals and industry innovation timelines.

The English High Court ruled that a contract requiring overdue payments was rectified to reinstate obligations due to a clear common mistake in a multilateral agreement, providing guidance on rectification criteria.