India: Leasing

A decade after the landmark AWAS ruling clarified aircraft deregistration rights under the Cape Town Convention, India has enacted the Aircraft Objects Act 2025. This analysis examines how the Delhi High Court's interpretation of IDERA mechanisms and creditor protections shaped India's aviation financing regime, particularly in light of the Go First insolvency crisis that exposed gaps between international treaty obligations and domestic insolvency law.

Aircraft leasing has emerged as the dominant mode of fleet acquisition in the global aviation industry, enabling airlines to access aircraft without committing significant capital to outright ownership.

India's GIFT IFSC continues its transformation into a global financial hub through strategic regulatory reforms, institutional expansion, and international partnerships. From high-frequency trading approvals to aircraft leasing frameworks and treasury centre establishments, the jurisdiction is rapidly evolving its capabilities across banking, capital markets, insurance, and fintech sectors.

The Hon'ble NCLAT in a significant ruling, addressed the issue that has taken place recently which revolves around the matter of Corob India Pvt. Ltd. v. Mr. Birendra Kumar Agrawal...

Aviation Regulation Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of India, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Aviation Finance Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of India, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries