None of the allegations in Flair’s lawsuit have been tested in court.
“Terminating an aircraft lease is always a last resort, and such a decision is never taken lightly. In this case, following numerous notices to Flair, it again failed to make payments when due and Airborne took steps to terminate the leasing of the aircraft,” the company said in a statement Tuesday.Article content
CEO Stephen Jones has said the disruptions could mean fewer aircraft and a slimmed-down schedule this summer. Claiming substantial damages, the court filings say Airborne Capital “misled” the carrier and that another company agreed to buy or lease the aircraft. On those grounds, Flair has alleged breach of contract, fraudulent misrepresentation and “conspiracy.”
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