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REGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE

Our aviation attorneys use their knowledge of the regulatory system to develop innovative and precedent-setting operating structures for carriers. We handle regulatory and other administrative matters before the Department of Transportation (DOT) for the cargo and passenger air carrier industry and represent small operators in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) enforcement actions. In addition, we represent our clients—including trade associations, carriers, major airports, corporations and individuals—in matters before these agencies, as well as before the International Civil Aviation Organization and the National Transportation Safety Board. We have represented industry interests in a wide variety of proceedings, including judicial review of agency action. We also monitor federal legislation affecting the air transportation industry and represent client interests related to such legislation.

 

Publications

FAA announces remote identification proposed rule for drones

Air, rail and marine finance: New or not-so-new things to know

FAA announces new drone rule requiring visible UAS registration number

Bankruptcy court rejects risk-shifting liquidated damages clause in equipment leases

NAFTA, tariffs and trade wars: Are you ready to do battle in Missouri?

Seven steps to avoid the new waves of Chinese tariffs on industrial goods

Developments in aircraft and marine finance for 2016

New OSHA reporting and anti-retaliation rules

Update on academic use of drones

Micro UAS Committee charts bold new course for FAA treatment of smaller unmanned aircraft

Shippers, are you ready for SOLAS’ verified container weight mandate?

Small Business Committee holds hearing to explore commercial drone operations

Small UAS comment countdown begins: FAA publishes notice of proposed rulemaking

Florida drone bill a reminder to UAS operators: Know all the rules before you fly

UAS hearing yields details on systems research and development, but no timeline for small UAS rule

'Tis the season: FAA launches safety campaign for unmanned aircraft

Unmanned aircraft systems are 'aircraft' once again: National Transportation Safety Board reverses administrative law judge on key definition

Blog Posts

Ag and drones – What do you need to know?

Drones on campus: What higher ed needs to know

Drone users to lawmakers: ‘Should I stay or should I go?’

Marketing real estate with drones: When can we take to the skies?

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