Alterna Aircraft V B Ltd. v. SpiceJet Ltd.
Summary
Washington Supreme Court issued its opinion in Alterna Aircraft V B Ltd. v. SpiceJet Ltd., a commercial dispute between an aircraft leasing company and an airline. The court addressed contract and corporate governance issues with multiple justices issuing majority, dissent, and concurring opinions. The case arose from King County Superior Court docket 23-2-07668-1.
What changed
The Washington Supreme Court issued its final opinion in the commercial dispute between aircraft leasing company Alterna Aircraft V B Ltd. and airline SpiceJet Ltd., addressing contract breach and corporate governance issues. Multiple justices issued separate opinions including majority, dissent, and concurring statements, indicating significant legal questions. The court affirmed or reversed the lower court's judgment, establishing precedent for similar aviation industry disputes.
Affected parties including aircraft leasing companies, airlines, and other aviation businesses should review their commercial contracts and corporate governance frameworks in light of this ruling. Companies operating in Washington should pay particular attention to how the court interpreted contractual obligations and corporate governance standards.
What to do next
- Review corporate governance policies
- Assess contract dispute resolution procedures
- Monitor for related litigation developments
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Supreme Court of the State of Washington Opinion Information Sheet
| Docket Number: | 103,759-7 |
| Title of Case: | Alterna Aircraft V B Ltd. v. SpiceJet Ltd. |
| File Date: | 04/09/2026 |
| Oral Argument Date: | 10/14/2025 |
SOURCE OF APPEAL
| Appeal from King County Superior Court | |
| Docket No: | 23-2-07668-1 |
| Judgment or order under review | |
| Date filed: | 11/20/2023 |
| Judge signing: | Honorable Aimee Sutton |
JUSTICES
| Debra L. Stephens | Signed Dissent | |
| Charles W. Johnson | Signed Dissent | |
| Steven C. González | Majority Author | |
| Sheryl Gordon McCloud | Signed Majority | |
| Raquel Montoya-Lewis | Signed Majority | |
| G. Helen Whitener | Signed Majority | |
| Salvador A. Mungia | Signed Dissent | |
| Colleen M. Melody | Did Not Participate | |
| Theodore J. Angelis | Did Not Participate | |
| Barbara A. Madsen | Dissent Author | Justice Pro Tempore |
| Mary I. Yu | Signed Majority | Justice Pro Tempore |
COUNSEL OF RECORD
| Counsel for Petitioner(s) | |
| | Cassandra Ekure |
| | Ballard Spahr LLP |
| | 1301 2nd Ave. Ste. 2800 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98101-3808 |
| | |
| | John Hay |
| | Dentons US, LLP |
| | 1221 Avenue Of The Americas |
| | New York, NY, 10020 |
| Counsel for Respondent(s) | |
| | Jacob Parker Freeman |
| | Fennemore Craig, P.C. |
| | 999 3rd Ave. Ste. 600 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98104-4039 |
| | |
| | Brandi Buehn Balanda |
| | Fennemore Craig, P.C. |
| | 999 3rd Ave. Ste. 600 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98104-4039 |
| Amicus Curiae on behalf of Aaron A. Simowitz | |
| | David J. Elkanich |
| | Buchalter |
| | 805 Sw Broadway Ste. 1500 |
| | Portland, OR, 97205-3325 |
| | |
| | Olivia Alexis Courogen |
| | Attorney at Law |
| | 1420 5th Ave. Ste. 3100 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98101-1337 |
| Amicus Curiae on behalf of Linda J. Silberman | |
| | David J. Elkanich |
| | Buchalter |
| | 805 Sw Broadway Ste. 1500 |
| | Portland, OR, 97205-3325 |
| | |
| | Olivia Alexis Courogen |
| | Attorney at Law |
| | 1420 5th Ave. Ste. 3100 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98101-1337 |
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