Ch Aviation iconCh AviationSep 10, 2026

easyJet readies defence against $73mn Russian lease claim

easyJet (London Luton) is defending a USD72 million High Court claim filed in London by the liquidators of STLC Europe Eight Leasing Limited, the insolvent Irish arm of Russia's state-owned GTLK. State Transport Leasing, over six A319-100 s whose leases easyJet terminated in 2022 after the lessor was placed under European Union sanctions.

easyJet readies defence against $73mn Russian lease claim

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easyJet (London Luton) is defending a USD72 million High Court claim filed in London by the liquidators of STLC Europe Eight Leasing Limited, the insolvent Irish arm of Russia's state-owned GTLK.

State Transport Leasing, over six A319-100 s whose leases easyJet terminated in 2022 after the lessor was placed under European Union sanctions.

Times reports that the pleaded losses include at least USD36.7 million in unpaid rent and interest, USD32.5 million in diminished aircraft value, and EUR2.8 million euros...

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easyJet (London Luton) is defending a USD72 million High Court claim filed in London by the liquidators of STLC Europe Eight Leasing Limited, the insolvent Irish arm of Russia's state-owned GTLK. State Transport Leasing, over six A319-100 s whose leases easyJet terminated in 2022 after the lessor was placed under European Union sanctions. Times reports that the pleaded losses include at least USD36.7 million in unpaid rent and interest, USD32.5 million in diminished aircraft value, and EUR2.8 million euros...

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