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Aviation infrastructure for new technologies

European Union, USA - October 11 2023 There are many opportunities in aviation infrastructure given the market growth in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). Numerous countries are taking action…

Defending an AAM product liability lawsuit

USA - September 12 2023 We get it. You don’t want to think about it right now. You spent countless hours designing your aircraft and raising capital. Your company is getting…

Operating lease and finance lease - the key differences

United Kingdom - August 29 2023 From time-to-time, transactions or scenarios occur that require consideration of whether an operating lease or a finance lease is the best way…

U.S. Department of Transportation focused on pursuing consumer protection violations against airlines

USA - August 17 2023 Recent news headlines relating to air travel have demonstrated the aviation industry’s refocus on passenger experience and consumer protection issues…

New Jersey Supreme Court clarifies who may attend a Defense Medical Examination (DME) and whether the examination may be recorded

USA - July 6 2023 In a New Jersey personal injury action, when a plaintiff alleges physical and/or mental injury as a result of the defendant's negligence or other…

Southern District of New York dismisses defendant bank in 9/11 litigation for lack of personal jurisdiction

USA - June 28 2023 After 9/11, waves of lawsuits were filed seeking to hold those who sponsored and supported the al Qaeda terrorist organization accountable. For…

U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate propose bills to reauthorize the FAA

USA - June 15 2023 In the past week, the U.S. House and U.S. Senate separately proposed legislation to reauthorize and fund the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…

Legal challenges in autonomous flight: Things to consider before investing in an aircraft that flies itself

USA - June 2 2023 Flying in the U.S., Europe and Australia is significantly safer than driving a car. Your current odds of being in a fatal accident are one in 11…

The Take-Off of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Global, USA - May 17 2023 In 2021, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its goal for the global aviation industry to meet net-zero emissions by 2050…

Ready for take off

Asia-Pacific, Middle East - May 3 2023 As we look towards 2023, aviation regulators, investors and industry firms are making marked progress towards a new sector of aviation: advanced air…