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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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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

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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

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Workplace Safety on the Airport Ramp: FAA or OSHA Jurisdiction?

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The apron of a commercial airport is a fast paced, dynamic environment that can be a challenging place to work. In the controlled chaos of an aircraft departure or arrival, injuries to ground crew can happen in the blink of...more

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Now, on to the Senate!!!

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Early this morning, the House of Representatives passed its version of the FAA Reauthorization, also known as the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935), with a largely bipartisan vote of...more

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Decarbonizing Canada's Aviation Industry

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The Canadian aviation industry is expanding efforts to tackle climate change and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. While the aviation industry is responsible for only 3 percent of Canada’s overall annual GHG emissions,...more

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Brussels Air Transport Brief: April 2021

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AVIATION REGULATORY AND POLICY - Single European Sky: The Wise Person Group Publishes a Statement on the Future of the Single European Sky On 14 April 2021, the Wise Persons Group (WPG), a high-level aviation experts group...more

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Brussels Air Transport Brief: March 2021

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AVIATION REGULATORY AND POLICY - COVID-19: Europe’s Airlines Welcome the European Commission’s Proposal for a Digital “COVID Passport” - On 17 March 2021, Europe’s aviation sector welcomed the European Commission’s...more

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Brussels Air Transport Brief: February 2021

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AVIATION REGULATORY AND POLICY - Aviation Policy: European Commission Proposes to set up new European Partnerships and to Invest Nearly €10 Billion for the Green and Digital Transition - On 23 February 2021, the European...more

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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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CARES Act Questions for the Transportation, Ports, and Maritime Industries - Update #8

Congress recently passed the economic stimulus package referred to as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act1”), the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (“PPPHCE Act”),...more

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CARES Act Questions for the Transportation, Ports, and Maritime Industries - Update #7

Congress recently passed the economic stimulus package referred to as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act1”), the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (“PPPHCE Act”),...more

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CARES Act Questions for the Transportation, Ports, and Maritime Industries - Update #6

Congress recently passed the economic stimulus package referred to as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act1”), the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (“PPPHCE Act”),...more

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COVID-19 Upends the Air Transport Market: Overview of Aviation Provisions in the CARES Act and Other Federal Responses

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a vast and severe impact on the U.S. economy, and the U.S. air transportation industry has been brought almost to a standstill. While the executive branch moved quickly to address immediate...more

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act: Assistance Available to Passenger Airlines and Airports

On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” (the “CARES Act”), a $2+ trillion stimulus package intended to ease the economic and social disruptions facing the...more

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Drones and Urban Air Mobility in the President’s Budget

President Trump recently released his federal budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020. The President’s budget is always a helpful tool to identify what the administration’s policy priorities are and what we might expect to...more

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New Year Reality: Enhanced Drone Regulation Worldwide

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Drones were a popular gift this past holiday season. Their rapidly growing presence is outpacing the ability of aviation regulators worldwide to keep up. The mayhem that ensued following the December 20, 2018 shutdown of...more

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Global Transportation Finance Newsletter - April 2018

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Aircraft Lender Not Responsible for Customer’s Structuring Strategy - Most business aircraft purchasers, especially high net worth individuals, rely on advice from their various resources when acquiring such expensive...more

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FAA to Expand UAS (Drone) Airspace Authorization Program

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Under the FAA’s rules governing the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS, commonly known as “drones”) for non-recreational purposes, operations within a few miles of an airport (referred to as “controlled airspace”)...more

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FAA Plans to Bring LAANC to 500 More Airports by Next Month

On March 6, 2018, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the nationwide expansion of its Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) to 500 more airports, and include 300 air traffic control...more

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President Trump Continues to Make Unmanned Aircraft Systems a Priority

The President’s fiscal 2019 (FY19) budget proposal was outlined yesterday, and it shows a willingness to invest in the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones into the National Airspace System, to the...more

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FAA Seeking to Quicken UAS Airspace Authorization Process

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently published notice in the Federal Register seeking permission to quicken authorizations for Part 107 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operations in restricted areas. The FAA...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

50 Airports Across the U.S. to Adopt Automated Airspace Authorizations for Drones

By Fall 2017, fifty U.S. airports swill start allowing unmanned aircraft systems’ (UAS or drone) operators apply for automated authorizations to fly in controlled airspace around those airports. Specifically, these airports...more

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Air Traffic Control Reform – Is It an Idea Whose Time Has Finally Come?

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President Trump kicked off “infrastructure week” on Monday, June 5th, by proposing to “corporatize” the U.S. air traffic control system, shifting about 35,000 workers, including unionized traffic controllers, technicians, and...more

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Draft Airports NPS takes off…

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On 2 February 2017 the Government published its highly anticipated draft Airports National Policy Statement (“NPS”) alongside a consultation on the contents of the draft NPS....more

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