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Fasten Your Seatbelts: Public Charters Face Regulatory Headwinds

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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

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Advanced Air Mobility and Vertiport Development: Effects of New Legislation in Florida

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At the Paris Air Show on June 17, 2025, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills into law with the intention of ensuring Florida is a leader in aerospace, transportation and innovation. With regard to furtherance of...more

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In New Executive Orders, President Trump Emphasizes American Drone Dominance

On June 6, President Donald J. Trump issued two executive orders addressing the capabilities of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones). The first, titled “Unleashing American Drone Dominance,” directs agencies to...more

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President Trump issues Executive Orders to promote the development of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Supersonic Flight

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A recent set of aviation related Executive Orders aim to promote the commercial development of unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”) and supersonic flight in the United States by reducing regulatory burden and providing...more

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New Drone Executive Orders Seek to Bolster U.S. Innovation and Airspace Security

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On June 6, 2025, the Trump Administration released two Executive Orders directed at uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). In broad terms, the two Executive Orders seek to expand the ability to produce and use UAS and electric...more

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The President Directs Greater Urgency on Advanced Air Mobility, Drone Manufacturing & Integration

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President Trump recently signed two Executive Orders aimed at advancing the integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones) and promoting U.S. drone manufacturing and export. The Orders underscore the Trump...more

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FAA Extends Comment Period on Aircraft Privacy Proposals

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On May 1, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) extended the deadline for responses to its Request for Comment to Withhold Certain Aircraft Registration Information from Public Dissemination (RFC) until June 4,...more

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FAA Proposes to Increase Privacy for Private Aircraft Owners and Operators

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently announced a process by which private aircraft owners and operators may electronically request that the FAA withhold their aircraft registration information from public view....more

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FAA Implements Section 803's Data Privacy Provisions

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As required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024, codified at 49 U.S.C. § 44114(b), the FAA implemented Section 803 Data Privacy (and issued a notice describing such implementation) on...more

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After the Accident: A Lot of Moving Parts

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In this installment of our Aviation Symposium series of blog posts, we present the materials from the panel “Behind the Crash: Working Effectively with the NTSB, FAA, Unions, Media, Families, Employees, Who Does What!” The...more

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Cabin Crew & Customer Service Agents: Risks & Liabilities

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In this third installment in our Aviation Symposium series of blog posts, we present the materials from the panel on Flight Attendants and Customer Service Agents: Risks and Liabilities. Our guest panelists included several...more

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Industrials Regulatory News and Trends - February 2025

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Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more

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FAA Updates Aircraft Registration and Certification Processes

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On January 17, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced two significant, pending regulatory changes regarding the digitization of aircraft registration and certification processes. These regulatory changes,...more

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The Washington, D.C. Plane Crash: Legal and Aviation Safety Considerations

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On January 30, 2025, a tragic midair collision near Washington, DC, resulted in multiple fatalities, including residents from Delaware and surrounding areas. The crash, involving an American Airlines regional passenger jet...more

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As D2D Deployment Increases, NTIA Seeks Comment on Potential Risks to GPS

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The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has published a Notice and Request for Comment (RFC) on the potential impact of the increasing deployment of satellite-enabled direct-to-device (D2D)...more

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Aviation Finance: The Outlook for Business in 2025

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Entering 2025, the outlook for aviation is as bright as it has been since before 2020. Global passenger demand has returned to pre-Covid highs. Interest rates are falling in the United States and Europe. And aircraft trading...more

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Non-PFAS Fire Fighting Foam

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The FAA ended 2024 by issuing a National Part 139 CertAlert (No. 24-11) concerning Output Based Testing After Completion of Fluorine Free Foam (F3) Transition. The Alert specifies the types of testing that must be done on...more

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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

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DC Circuit rules White House CEQ lacks statutory authority to issue binding regulations under NEPA

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A split panel for the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (DC Circuit) ruled on November 12, 2024, in Marin Audubon Society, et al. v. Federal Aviation Administration, et al. (Marin Audubon Society)...more

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DC Circuit Questions Validity of Longstanding Council for Environmental Quality Regulations Implementing NEPA

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In a departure from past jurisprudence, a recent DC Circuit decision questioned whether the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) had the legal authority to issue key regulations under the National Environmental...more

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D.C. Circuit Issues Ruling that Could Affect NEPA Compliance

Clients regulated by, or who have contracts with government agencies regulated by, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) should be aware of a major, recent court decision. On November 12, 2024, the D.C. Circuit Court...more

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D.C. Circuit Finds Council on Environmental Quality's NEPA Regulations Are Unenforceable

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In Marin Audubon Society v. FAA, the D.C. Circuit held the White House Council on Environmental Quality ("CEQ") lacks authority to issue binding regulations under the National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA")....more

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Industrials Regulatory News and Trends - November 2024

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Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more

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New FAA Rule Charts a Path for Deployment of Air Taxis, Advanced Mobility Aircraft

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On October 22, 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a long-awaited final rule providing new and amended regulations and standards to govern powered vertical-takeoff and -landing, low-speed aircraft. FAA’s...more

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Aviation Accidents FAQs

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What should I do if I or a loved one has been involved in an airplane accident? If you or a loved one has been involved in an airplane accident, your first priority should be to seek medical attention. If you are the...more

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