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easyJet faces at least $72 million lawsuit over six Airbus aircraft abandoned after sanctions-related lease terminations

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An Irish unit of Russian state-owned aircraft lessor GTLK is suing easyJet for at least $72 million, alleging the British airline unlawfully abandoned six Airbus aircraft after terminating their leases in response to sanctions, the Financial Times reported. The case highlights the legal and financial exposure surrounding sanctioned aircraft assets.

Discovered 2026-09-08T09:37:14.168480-07:00 | 2026-09-08T09:37:14.168480-07:00

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  • The lawsuit puts at least $72 million at stake for easyJet and underscores the financial exposure airlines face when sanctions disrupt aircraft leases and asset recovery.
  • The dispute highlights the continuing complexity of managing leased aircraft tied to sanctioned lessors, with implications for contract termination, fleet planning and compliance decisions.

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