Airline Industry

Our experienced lawyers help airline companies navigate the legal landscape and proactively advise on unique legal issues faced by the airline industry.

Common legal issues faced in the airline industry include:

Commercial and regulatory issues in connection with Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Safety Administration (TSA);
Advertising in print and digital media;
Aircraft trading, finance, and leasing;
Competition among airlines and possible mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures;
Safety, security, passenger rights, and insurance issues;
Ownership and registration of intellectual property in airline-related technology;
Enforcement of intellectual property rights against infringers;
Employment and independent contractor agreements;
Strategy to protect and monetize intellectual property rights; and
Defense of third-party infringement claims.

Airline companies face similar legal issues as businesses in the Automotive, Technology, and Retail industries. Read those pages for additional information regarding the legal solutions our industry teams provide.

For more information on how we can assist with airline industry legal issues please contact us.