Court ruling reshapes risk outlook for aviation insurers

The UK High Court has delivered a decisive blow in favour of Irish aircraft lessors, confirming that jets stranded in Russia since 2022 are legally considered lost, paving the way for multi-billion-euro insurance payouts. The ruling underscores that sanctions do not block insurers from compensating for seized aircraft, potentially triggering one of the aviation insurance sector’s most costly reckonings. 

With over 500 jets valued at $10 billion still in Russian airspace, and AerCap alone holding a massive global fleet, the case resets expectations around geopolitical risk, policy interpretation, and leasing security. The implications will ripple through underwriting, asset protection, and cross-border leasing strategies.

Read the full article for a closer look at the judgment and what it means for your risk planning.