As travel has rebounded in the past few years and airline startups seek creative ways to enter the market, a growing number have turned to a niche area of regulation: the public charter model under 14 C.F.R. Part 380 (“Part...more
Sports fans may recall a bizarre incident in November 2023 during the Monday Night Football Ravens-Bengals matchup- a small drone made an unexpected appearance overhead at the M&T Bank Stadium, causing chaos and two delays of...more
For many of our clients, aircraft ownership is not only practical (having one aircraft on which to train for a pilot certificate can increase efficiencies, for example), but it can also be a business advantage. However,...more
Space insurance has actually existed since 1965, but it has undergone incredible growth in recent decades thanks in part to commercialization/privatization of efforts to launch satellites and other space objects. In 2021, the...more
The FAA’s “Increase the Duration of Aircraft Registration” direct final rule published on November 22, 2022, is now in effect as of January 23, 2023. The new rule amends 14 CFR 47 (“Part 47”), which controls the FAA’s...more
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and the Aerospace Industries Association of America, Inc. filed their brief with the U.S. Supreme Court recognizing that the Court’s decision in the Servotronics case has...more
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On March 22, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the petitioner’s request for Writ of Certiorari in the ServoTronics, Inc. v. Rolls-Royce, PLC case....more
On March 25, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the Ford Motor Co. Montana Eighth Jud. Dist. Ct. Ford Motor Co. v. Bandemer cases holding that the due process test for specific jurisdiction does not depend on a strict...more
We are sometimes asked about the application of the Montreal Convention to personal injury cases involving air travel, particularly with our air carrier clients. This article is a short primer on the Convention and a...more
The NTSB has upgraded its search query tool for reports and recommendations. The new CAROL system (Case Analysis and Reporting OnLine) is a sweet “nod” to former NTSB analyst Carol Floyd, who retired in 2017...more
In many of our aviation accident cases, one of the first tasks for investigation is reviewing the report from the National Transportation Safety Board (“NTSB”). The “preliminary” report is generally available within a few...more
FAA and FARS -
On April 29, 2020, the FAA announced Relief for Certain Persons and Operations during the COVID-19 situation in a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). The official publication was issued on May 4,...more
No. 1 Certain relief in the SFAR only applies to certain operations. The areas of relief including Relief from Certain Training, Recency, Testing, and Checking Requirements are only applicable as follows...more
FAA and FARS -
The FAA has issued two new Safety Alerts for Operators (SAFO) this last week. One was specifically on health guidance for Air Carriers and Crews and replaces the prior SAFO 20003. Importantly, the FAA and...more
FAA and FARs -
Importantly, the FAA has confirmed to aviation industry professional organizations that it is not considering closing domestic airspace. While the Coronavirus required temporary shut downs of ATC facilities,...more
FAA and FARs -
Has the FAA issued any rulings or orders regarding COVID-19 with which we need to comply in the aviation industry?
The FAA has issued a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO), but no other directive or order...more
In the case of William Cox, personal representative for the estate of Robin Fleming, vs. Duke Energy, et. al. the Fourth Circuit recently addressed a glider pilot’s arrest for flying too close to a nuclear power plant, the...more