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Fox Rothschild LLP

Accidents Outside the United States and ICAO Annex 13

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The Fox Rothschild aviation team would like to thank the hundreds of aviation professionals who joined us for our 21st annual aviation symposium. As always, the all-star panels had an unrestrained discussion of the key...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Commercial Aviation Regulatory Policies and Priorities in the Trump Administration

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The incoming Trump Administration has strongly signaled its intent to narrow the role and scope of government regulation. Although aviation will always be subject to stringent and pervasive safety regulation, this post...more

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Navigating International Sanctions: Impact of the Ukraine War on Bermuda

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When Russia invaded Ukraine on 22 February 2022 most Bermudian residents did not think it would have much impact to the island. However as both an overseas territory of the United Kingdom and as an international finance...more

Stinson LLP

Trump's First 100 Days: Transportation

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We anticipate the federal funding tap for transportation infrastructure projects to be turned off, or at least significantly tightened, early on in the new administration....more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Trump 2.0: Anticipated Impact on Aviation and Aerospace

The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) aviation consumer protection regulations may once again face scrutiny and be rolled back under the new Trump Administration—just as they were during Trump’s first Administration. There...more

A&O Shearman

How the European SAF mandate impacts market dynamics

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The aviation industry is facing a transformative challenge to step up its efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Increased use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) plays a pivotal role in this efforts with its potential to reduce...more

Adams & Reese

Organization Delegation Authorization: An Overview

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The FAA has historically delegated limited authority to various private persons and entities to perform specific tasks that typically would be performed by FAA personnel. The delegation is authorized by statute and allows the...more

FordHarrison

FAA's Proposed Rule Would Require Drug and Alcohol Testing in Foreign Countries

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Executive Summary: The Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) has recently proposed a potentially costly rule requiring repair stations located outside the United States to implement programs for drug and alcohol testing of...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Remedy for Russian Aircraft Expropriation – FSIA Lawsuit

Is it possible that the Russian government wants to compensate the aviation leasing companies for aircraft and engines that the government expropriated?  Russia expropriated aircraft and engines of multiple U.S. leasing...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Congress Begins Overhaul of Civil Aviation Policy Amidst Turbulent Summer Travel Season and Increased Demands from Nascent...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill is a crucial piece of legislation that affects the safety and efficiency of air travel in the United States. It is an important, multi-year tool for Congress to...more

Stinson LLP

Biden Plan Calls for Carbon Neutral Jet Fuel by 2050 With Eye Towards Biofuels

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A recently-issued multi-agency report highlights a path for the U.S. government to replace fossil fuel-based jet fuel with renewable sources to address climate change and encourage infrastructure development. The U.S....more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Drone Highways Could Be The Next Big Move In Ohio’s Renowned Aviation History

Officially declared as the “birthplace of aviation” and famously home to legendary aviators and astronauts, Ohio has long been recognized for its contributions to flight. With new and innovative developments in aviation...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Briefing Sheet on EU Sanctions and Aviation Insurance Prohibition

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Regulation 2022/328 was adopted by the European Union (EU) on Feb. 25, 2022, in relation to the Russia-Ukraine crisis. The Regulation took effect on Feb. 26, 2022....more

K&L Gates LLP

Brussels Air Transport Brief: June–August 2021

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AVIATION REGULATORY AND POLICY - Aviation Policy: European Commission Proposals Regarding the Transformation of EU Economy and Society to Meet Climate Ambitions - On 14 July 2021, the European Commission (Commission) adopted...more

Hogan Lovells

Election 2020 Snapshot: Helping our automotive, and transport and logistics industry sectors clients make sense of the U.S....

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Public policy has a significant and direct impact on businesses in the Transportation and Mobility area. Those businesses are highly regulated in the U.S. but are global in scope and the technology deployed is evolving...more

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Proposed changes to Mexico’s Consumer Protection Law

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A proposal for new regulations to the Federal Consumer Protection Law was published by Mexico’s National Commission of Regulatory Improvement (CONAMER) on July 16, 2019. This Project of new Regulations is aimed to abrogate...more

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Airline Industry Alert: DOL Announces Meeting to Solicit Public Input on Aviation Act Whistleblower Protection Provision – AIR21

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On August 20, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) announced it will hold a meeting on October 8, 2019 in Washington, D.C., for the purpose of soliciting public comments...more

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Under African skies – The liberalisation of civil aviation in Africa

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With a population of over 1 billion people and a landmass larger than the combined areas of the USA, India and China, Africa presents a significant opportunity for the air transport industry. The Single African Air Transport...more

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Airline Industry Alert: NMB Announces Proposed Rule to Simplify the Decertification Process

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On January 31, 2019, the National Mediation Board (NMB) published a proposed rule and request for comments to amend its regulations to provide for decertification of labor unions. The NMB’s stated goal is to provide a “more...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

White House Orders DOT to Establish a UAS Integration Pilot Program

This week, the White House issued an anticipated Memorandum directing the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program (the “Pilot”). The Memorandum suggests a...more

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New EASA Consultation: Are Drone Pilots Heading for a Period of Regulatory Turbulence?

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On 12 May 2017 the European Aviation Safety Agency (“EASA“) opened a consultation into sweeping new regulations on the operation of unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS” or drones) in European airspace. Individuals and companies...more

Cozen O'Connor

Update on Significant DOT, FAA and Other Federal Agencies’ Aviation-Related Regulatory Actions - April 2015

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This edition of the Cozen O’Connor Aviation Regulatory Update includes an overview of the FAA’s new contract maintenance rules, DOT and FAA notices on flight prohibitions in conflict zones, the latest news on the integration...more

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