Aviation Regulation

Aviation regulation encompasses the rules and standards governing the operation of aircraft, airlines, and related activities to ensure safety, security, and efficiency. These regulations include safety standards, environmental guidelines, and compliance requirements set by aviation authorities like the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). They aim to enhance passenger safety, reduce environmental impact, and ensure operational efficiency, impacting airlines, manufacturers, and other stakeholders in the aviation industry.

Highlights

Holland & Knight provides comprehensive advice to clients throughout the aviation industry on all matters related to aviation regulation.

Our Aviation Regulation Team has strong working relationships with key government regulatory agencies and offers integrated strategies that combine commercial, government affairs, and legal insights to help clients meet their business goals.

We possess extensive national and international experience in airline regulation and perform a wide range of work for airports and industry-supporting vendors.

Overview

Drawing from a diverse range of experiences in aviation law, Holland & Knight's Aviation Regulation Team integrates regulatory advice with a comprehensive understanding of business and government affairs to deliver well-rounded counsel to clients. Our attorneys maintain extensive contacts with federal regulatory agencies, including the DOT, FAA, DHS, TSA, Department of State, NTSB, DOJ, and CBP. This allows us to anticipate major regulatory issues, ensuring clients are well-prepared for changes impacting their operations.

Representing Clients Across the Aviation Industry

Our team represents a broad client base across the aviation industry, including airlines, airports, maintenance and leasing companies, corporate jet and fractional ownership companies, airframe and parts manufacturers, tour operators, charter companies, and other related businesses in economic, legislative, safety, or international regulatory matters.

Serving the Regulatory Needs of Airlines

Advising airlines is a core part of our practice. We assist carriers in navigating regulatory hurdles at the U.S. DOT and FAA and addressing issues with DOJ, DHS, CBP, and NTSB. Our clients span the globe, including airlines in the United States, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia/Oceania, South America, and the Caribbean. We handle various regulatory matters, such as licensing, compliance, competition analysis, enforcement defense, and more. Key services include obtaining operating authority, negotiating airport leases, devising compliance programs, and interpreting bilateral air service agreements.

Thorough Representation on Airport-Related Matters

Our team provides comprehensive legal advice on airport-related matters, including privatizations, rates and charges, airspace use and access, and air service development. We assist clients in bidding on public airport assets, lobbying for regulatory changes, representing airport interests in route allocation proceedings, and more.

Advising Other Aviation-Related Businesses

We support travel industry clients, aircraft and engine manufacturers, repair stations, leasing and investment companies, and travel distribution companies on U.S. and international regulations. Our work includes advising on counterfeit parts, non-U.S. investment restrictions, export rules, DOT advertising compliance, hazardous materials carriage, and FAA enforcement.

International Rankings for Aviation Regulation Team

Holland & Knight's Aviation Regulation Team is recognized in top legal publications worldwide. Chambers USA ranks the firm as a leading aviation regulation practice, and our lead aviation regulation partner is included in the Euromoney Legal Media Group Guide to the World’s Leading Aviation Lawyers and The International Who's Who of Aviation Lawyers.

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