Revolutionising African Skies: Lessons from the Cape Town Convention

Revolutionising African Skies: Lessons from the Cape Town Convention examines how the Cape Town Convention and Aircraft Protocol establish an international secured transactions system for high-value, mobile aircraft assets. It creates unique international interests independent of domestic law, offering creditors swift remedies on default or insolvency and strengthening asset-based financing. The International Registry ensures transparency and priority of competing claims. The book focuses on the system's impact in Africa, particularly South Africa, analysing its implementation since 2006. It highlights challenges such as limits on self-help, partial adoption of insolvency provisions, and the crucial role of civil aviation authorities in aircraft de-registration and export.