Aviation Law
Overview
Aviation law governs all facets of air travel. It impacts those parties that provide air travel services, such as airlines, pilots, maintenance crews, security personnel and air traffic controllers. It also affects those that purchase air travel services, such as passengers and couriers.
Federal Aviation Law
In the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) serve as the primary federal agencies that regulate air travel.
Featured Cases
PFM Air, Inc. et al v. Dr.Ing.hc.F.Porsche A.G. et al
8:2008cv00392
Filed in Florida Middle District Court
Type of Suit: Airplane Product Liability
Plaintiff: PFM Air, Inc., Goedicke Inc of America, Peter Collinson Family, LP, AB Consulting, Inc., Pacific Aeromarine, Inc. and others...; Defendant: Dr.Ing.hc.F.Porsche A.G., Porsche Cars North America, Inc., Porsche Aviation Products, Inc., Gary Butcher
Judge: Elizabeth A. Kovachevich
Cause Of Action: DiversityAmerican Airlines, Inc. et al v. Federal Bureau of Investigations, et al
1:2007cv07051
Filed in New York Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Plaintiff: American Airlines, Inc., AMR Corporation, UAL Corps., US Airways Group, Inc., US Airways, Inc. and others... Defendant: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Robert S. Mueller, United Airlines, Inc. Amicus: The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Judge: Unassigned
Cause Of Action: Maritime Subsidy BoardAerial Banners, Inc. v. Federal Aviation Administration et al
0:2007cv61880
Filed in Florida Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Plaintiff: Aerial Banners, Inc., Aerial Banners, Inc. Defendant: Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Aviation Administrator
Judge: William J. Zloch
Cause Of Action: Federal QuestionWinthrop, Town of v. Federal Aviation Administration
1:2007cv12251
Filed in Massachusetts District Court
Type of Suit: Freedom of Information Act
Plaintiff: Winthrop, Town of Defendant: Federal Aviation Administration
Judge: William G. Young
Cause Of Action: Right to Privacy ActNATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION, AFL-CIO v. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
1:2006cv00053
Filed in District Of Columbia District Court
Type of Suit: Freedom of Information Act
Plaintiff: NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION, AFL-CIO Defendant: FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
Judge: Emmet G. Sullivan
Cause Of Action: Freedom of Information Act
Dockets
Andera v. Precision Fuel Components, LLC
2:2012cv00274
Filed in Washington Western District Court
Type of Suit: Airplane Product Liability
Plaintiff: Donald G. Andera. Defendant: Precision Fuel Components, LLC.
Cause Of Action: Civil Miscellaneous CaseRosing v. Southwest Airlines Co.
9:2012cv80163
Filed in Florida Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Airplane
Plaintiff: Colleen Rosing. Defendant: Southwest Airlines Co.
Judge: Kenneth L. Ryskamp
Cause Of Action: Notice of Removal-Personal InjuryROSING v. SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
9:2012cv80162
Filed in Florida Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Airplane
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Personal InjurySafa v. Deutsche Lufthansa Aktiengesellschaft, Inc.
1:2012cv20602
Filed in Florida Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Airplane
Plaintiff: Jamal M. Safa. Defendant: Deutsche Lufthansa Aktiengesellschaft, Inc.
Judge: Ursula Ungaro
Cause Of Action: Federal QuestionForeman et al v. Kauai Aerosports. LLC et al
1:2012cv00085
Filed in Hawaii District Court
Type of Suit: Airplane Product Liability
Plaintiff: Cynthia Foreman and Ross Foreman. Defendant: Kauai Aerosports. LLC, Estate of Steven C. Sprague, Anna Sprague, P&M Aviation, Ltd., Atlanta Sport Aviation, Inc. and other.
Judge: HELEN GILLMOR
Cause Of Action: Personal Injury
Legislation
Bill Introduced: H.R.7321 Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act
To authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers, and for other purposes.Bill Introduced: S.3689 Economic Recovery Act of 2008
A bill making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.Bill Enacted: H.R.6063 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008
To authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes.
October 14, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-422.Bill Enacted: H.R.6984 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II
To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
September 29, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-330.Bill Enacted: H.R.2638 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008
Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
September 29, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-329.
Regulations
Rule - Airworthiness Directives: Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model AB139 and AW139 Helicopters
Federal Aviation Administration
Rule
Airworthiness Directives:
Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model AB139 and AW139 Helicopters
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68297-68299 [2011-27772]
Rules and Regulations Federal Register Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 214 / Friday, November 4, 2011 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2011-1036; Directorate Identifier 2010-SW-088-AD; Amendment 39-16819; AD 2011-20-08] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model AB139 and AW139 Helicopters AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. SUMMARY:... [read document]
View Document | Download PDFRule - Airworthiness Directives: Sicma Aero Seat Passenger Seat Assemblies, Installed on, but ...
Federal Aviation Administration
Rule
Airworthiness Directives:
Sicma Aero Seat Passenger Seat Assemblies, Installed on, but not Limited to, ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Regional Airplanes
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68304-68306 [2011-28357]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2011-1163; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-022-AD; Amendment 39-16857; AD 2011-23-06] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Sicma Aero Seat Passenger Seat Assemblies, Installed on, But Not Limited to, ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. SUMMARY: We are adopting a... [read document]
View Document | Download PDFProposed Rule - Airworthiness Directives: DASSAULT AVIATION Model MYSTERE FALCON 900 Airplanes
Federal Aviation Administration
Proposed Rule
Airworthiness Directives:
DASSAULT AVIATION Model MYSTERE FALCON 900 Airplanes
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68368-68370 [2011-28578]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2011-1164; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-084-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; DASSAULT AVIATION Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all DASSAULT AVIATION Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes. This proposed AD results from mandatory... [read document]
View Document | Download PDFRule - Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
Federal Aviation Administration
Rule
Airworthiness Directives:
Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
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68306-68310 [2011-28360]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2011-0031; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-135-AD; Amendment 39-16860; AD 2011-23-09] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, and 702),... [read document]
View Document | Download PDFRule - Airworthiness Directives: Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) Model MBB BK 117 C-2 Helicopters
Federal Aviation Administration
Rule
Airworthiness Directives:
Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) Model MBB BK 117 C-2 Helicopters
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68299-68301 [2011-27776]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2011-1075; Directorate Identifier 2011-SW-011-AD; Amendment 39-16836; AD 2011-21-13] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 Helicopters AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for ECD Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters. This action... [read document]
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