Go First fix India eases grounded aircraft rules under Cape Town but lessors still fear gaps

Published on 24 April 2026

Final Cape Town rules arrive, but legal risks linger for lessors

India notified final Cape Town Convention rules on January 30, a move meant to help global aircraft lessors recover planes if airlines enter insolvency, as seen in the Go First case. While the update strengthens enforcement pathways to reclaim grounded aircraft, uncertainty remains around how fully the legal framework will protect lessors in practice.

India notified final Cape Town Convention rules on January 30
The update supports lessors seeking aircraft repossession after insolvency
Go First remains the test case for the new regime
Overall legalities and enforcement details still raise concerns for lessors

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Go First fix India eases grounded aircraft rules under Cape Town but lessors still fear gaps

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