October 25, 2011 Russian Airline Fleet Upgrade practical conference proved to be a success, receiving positive feedback from the attendees.

The years 2010-2011 have marked economic recovery and Russian air transport industry revival. Significant growth of international and domestic air traffic in the region are backed up by new deliveries of long-haul and regional jets, both Western and Russian-built.

Legal, financial and leasing experts and management from air transport companies across Russia and the CIS will appreciate this unique opportunity to get latest updates on key legal, financial and insurance issues related to aircraft acquisition.

The conference program will be based on the knowledge of experienced market practitioners who will share their expertise in the Russian and CIS air transport.

Key issues include:

• Aircraft Lease: Legal Aspects
• Letter of Intention: Lease of New / Old Aircraft
• Lease Agreement: Specifics of Russian Legislation and Taxation
• Airlines’ Tax Liability: Protecting Carrier Interest in Arbitration
• Optimizing Airline’s Financial Activities
• Corporate / Commercial Aircraft Finance
• Cape Town Convention: Russia’s Ratification and Influence on Relationships between Lessors, Financial Institutes and Aircraft Operators
• Changes in the Russian Tax Regulation: Influence on Aircraft and Spare Part Supplies
• Insurance Aspects within a Lease Agreement