Senior Partner welcome and framing of the day ahead.

The growing role of arbitration; aircraft lease and financing disputes; aviation insurance and liability claims; regulatory and operational disputes; contract enforcement and risk allocation.

Commercial and operational consequences of sanctions; impact on aircraft leasing and finance; disputes arising from sanctions; compliance frameworks; jurisdictional challenges; managing geopolitical risk.

Will drones reshape global transportation? Drones in defence and border security; ATM and unmanned systems; passenger drones and autonomous air mobility; public acceptance and safety; cargo and delivery; insurance and liability.

Will AI replace traditional aviation roles? Liability for AI-related operational failures; insurance implications; international regulatory frameworks; biometric technology and smart airports; AI in air traffic management; AI-assisted flight planning.

Sustainable and cost-effective aviation strategies; airline financing and cost management; low-cost carrier business models and trends; AI and automation in airline efficiency.

How will aviation law adapt to the rise of air taxi operations and advanced air mobility? Certification; licensing; airspace integration; vertiport regulation; pilot requirements; autonomous operations; passenger rights; carrier liability; insurance; product liability; safety oversight; accident investigation; noise regulation; environmental compliance; public acceptance.

Key take-aways and thanks, with an invitation to the reception.

An opportunity for delegates to meet the panellists in a relaxed setting to close the day.