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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Fuelling a Greener Future? Navigating the Promise and Pitfalls of Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Members of the Orrick team attended the Paris Airshow in June 2025.  This event showcased all aspects of the aviation supply chain.  One of the most talked about elements was the potential for hydrogen fuel cells as part of a...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Executive Orders Aim to Boost Drones, eVTOLs, Counter-UAS and Supersonic Flight

Drones and eVTOLS EO. Promotes U.S. “development, commercialization, and export” of drones and creates eVTOL integration pilot program. Counter-UAS EO. Directs the U.S. Government to find ways to safeguard critical...more

Beveridge & Diamond PC

Executive Orders Boost Drones, eVTOLs, and Supersonics

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On June 6, 2025, President Trump issued three Executive Orders (EOs) aimed at ensuring U.S. leadership in the development and deployment of drones (unmanned aviation systems (UAS)), electric vertical takeoff and landing...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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

Wiley Rein LLP

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

Hogan Lovells

Scaling innovation—New Executive Orders catalyze progress for U.S. drone industry

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In a welcome move to bolster the domestic drone industry, President Trump signed two Executive Orders on June 6, 2025, aimed at reducing regulatory barriers and enhancing the transparency of drone operations in the United...more

Morgan Lewis

Executive Order Puts US Aviation Technology on Fast Track

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The president on June 6, 2025 issued a trio of executive orders (EOs) that aim to solidify the United States’ position in advancing new aviation technologies and accelerate the integration of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS),...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Global Tariffs: Implications for the Aviation Industry

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The tariff policy implemented by the Trump administration in April 2025 marks a significant shift for the aviation sector by ending long-standing duty-free status in aircraft trading. As a result, U.S. manufacturers and...more

Polsinelli

U.S. Launches National Security Investigation Into Aircraft and Jet Engine Imports

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On May 1, 2025, the Secretary of Commerce initiated a new investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Section 232) on imports of commercial aircraft and jet engines, and parts for commercial aircraft...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Commerce Seeks Comment in New Section 232 Investigations Covering Imports of Commercial Aircraft and Jet Engines and their Parts

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On May 9, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) released an advanced notice soliciting public comments on an investigation into the national security impacts of imported commercial aircraft and jet engines, and parts for...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Commerce Initiates Section 232 Investigation on Commercial Aircraft, Jet Engines and Parts Thereof.

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The U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) has initiated an investigation to determine the effects on the national security of imports of commercial aircraft and jet engines, and parts for commercial aircraft and jet...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Potential Tariffs Weigh Upon Aviation Industry

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In the early days of President Donald Trump’s second administration, a cloud of uncertainty surrounds the aviation industry as it seeks to understand what implications tariffs may have, including on the manufacture of...more

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Key Takeaways from Airline Economics Dublin 2025

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The 2025 Airline Economics Conference in Dublin highlighted several key trends and challenges currently shaping the aviation industry, with a particular focus on the leasing sector, sustainability, profitability, and...more

DLA Piper

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

Vinson & Elkins LLP

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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California’s Proposed Aviation Fuel Penalties May Change Aviation Economics and be a Boon for SAF Producers

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In a potentially significant development that may impact the economics of aviation, the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) is proposing a policy, as we previewed in January 2024, to update the state’s Low Carbon Fuel...more

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Airline Security Threat Environment and Regulatory Compliance

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Government reporting contains no shortage of signals that threat actors, including traditional terroristic actors, are eager to disrupt global shipping and supply chains. This threat environment of frequent negative headlines...more

Hogan Lovells

CES 2024: AI, Sustainability, Inclusivity and Living Technology

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Our cross sector team enjoyed connecting with colleagues and friends at CES 2024 as well as taking a peek into the future. Our key takeaway: AI and sustainability were everywhere. AI applications and sustainability advances...more

A&O Shearman

Emerging Asia powering ahead with decarbonisation agenda

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Asia is at the forefront of the global challenge to balance economic development, climate adaptation and mitigation, and energy security. The region is diverse, dynamic and pragmatic, facing both the risks and opportunities...more

Bennett Jones LLP

A Roadmap to Building a SAF Supply Chain in Canada

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The Canadian Council for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (C-SAF) recently launched a Roadmap for the country's aviation sector to remain competitive as it transitions to a net-zero future by 2050. C-SAF also published yesterday an...more

Venable LLP

Addressing Pipeline and Other Supply Chain Issues During the Transition to Cleaner Aviation Fuel

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As industries move toward cleaner energy sources, crucial sectors of the economy—notably aviation—cannot realistically be powered with electricity and must be powered by cleaner physical fuels, such as sustainable aviation...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Carbon Taxes in the Shipping Industry—Assessing Japan’s Proposal

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There are growing calls for a carbon tax on shipping emissions. Jim Loftis, Ciara Ros and Tatiana Freeman of Vinson & Elkins look at the recent proposal from Japan for a global carbon tax, assess it in the context of the...more

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TSA “Secured Packing Facility” Program Will Facilitate Compliance with New Cargo Screening Requirements

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For airlines and airports regulated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), aviation security nomenclature is rife with acronyms: airline passengers pass through ASLs (automated screening lanes) every day,...more

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Aerospace & Defense Insights | Roadmap for False Claims Act enforcement in 2021

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The federal government’s recoveries from investigations and cases involving the False Claims Act (FCA) fell in fiscal year (FY) 2020 to US$2.2 billion from US$3.05 billion in FY2019. However, with an influx of approximately...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Upheaval in the Aviation Sector: Challenges for the Biden Administration

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a particularly pronounced effect on the aviation sector. Passenger carriers have grounded their aircraft and slashed their schedules, cargo carriers scrambled to maintain healthcare and other...more

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