Cape Town Convention and the Aircraft Protocol – selected issues Cover Image

Konwencja kapsztadzka i protokół lotniczy – analiza wybranych zagadnień
Cape Town Convention and the Aircraft Protocol – selected issues

Author(s): Mateusz Osiecki
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Commercial Law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Wydziału Zarządzania Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: Cape Town Convention; Aircraft Protocol; Interest; International Registry; Lease; Sale; Insolvency; Aircraft Objects; Priority

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of article is present selected issues of the Cape Town Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment of 16 November 2001 and the attached Protocol on Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment, highlighting those of its aspects that relate to civil aviation trade. The introduction presents an overview of the term ‘International interest’ principal to both acts. The following sections cover conditions for concluding contracts with an ‘international interest’, criteria of sale and lease of aeroplane agreements, remedies available to creditors including those available in the event of a debtor’s insolvency. The paper covers also the institution of the ‘International Registry’ that ensures security of trade and protects the interests of those first to register. The last part of the article is a short study on economic effects linked with the potential ratification of the above acts of international law by Poland.

  • Issue Year: 5/2016
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 77-88
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish