Airport and Aviation Law

Overview Drawing from a wide array of experiences and expertise in aviation law, Carnegie Sterns’ Aviation Regulation Team combines aviation regulatory guidance with a comprehensive understanding of business and governmental affairs to provide well-rounded advice to our clients.

Our attorneys possess a deep awareness of the marketplace and maintain extensive connections with all federal regulatory agencies, including the Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of State, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Department of Justice (DOJ), and Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

This positions us to anticipate significant regulatory challenges rather than simply responding to them, ensuring our clients are adequately prepared for any changes that may affect their operations. Representing Clients Across the Aviation Industry Our team serves a diverse clientele throughout the aviation sector, representing airlines, airports, maintenance and leasing firms, corporate jet and fractional ownership companies, airframe and parts manufacturers, tour operators, charter companies, and other related enterprises in all types of economic, legislative, safety, or international aviation regulatory issues.

Serving the Regulatory Needs of Airlines Advising and supporting airlines is the foundation of our aviation regulatory practice. Our team members assist carriers in navigating regulatory challenges at the U.S. DOT and FAA, as well as addressing concerns that may arise with other agencies such as DOJ, DHS, CBP, and NTSB. Our aviation clients include airlines from the United States, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia/Oceania, South America, and the Caribbean.

We routinely provide counsel to airlines on a broad spectrum of regulatory issues, including licensing challenges, regulatory compliance, competition analysis, and defense against enforcement actions. Below are some examples of the matters we have managed for our airline clients.