Client Newsletters Archive

In this issue of the Air Carrier Newsletter, we review a number of FAA guidance documents that impact domestic and foreign air carriers.  We begin with a summary of amended operations specifications (OpSpecs) paragraph A021 issued for 14 CFR part 121 air carriers and new guidance published to assist operators to comply with 14 CFR part 117.  We also review the recent changes to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Filed Flight Plan format that took effect this month.  Finally, we highlight two draft 14 CFR 129.14  OpSpecs templates open for comment, which

In this issue of the Airport Services Newsletter, we discuss rulemaking activity, guidance documents, and policy statements recently published by the FAA Office of Airports that are of interest to airports and airport service providers.

Update on Contract Towers

In this issue of the AIR Newsletter, we review FAA Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) draft policy and guidance documents and recent rulemaking activity.  The draft documents could potentially impact holders of and applicants for type certificates (TC), TC validation, supplemental type certificates (STC), technical standard order approvals (TSOA), parts manufacturer approvals (PMA) and other design and production approvals. 

Draft AD Manual, FAA-IR-M-8040.1D

In this issue of the Airport Services Newsletters, we will discuss guidance material recently published by the FAA Airports Division. The draft Advisory Circulars (AC) discussed below concern Safety Management Systems (SMS), performance specifications for airport vehicle Runway Incursion Warning Systems (RIWS), airport signing and graphics, and airport design.

Draft AC 150/5200-37A, Safety Management Systems for Airports

Air carriers continue to be affected by a wide range of Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and international regulatory actions.  Following is a roundup of the most recent activity.  

Passenger Protections

In recent years, retailers and suppliers have seen the costs of unsaleables rise.  One way to decrease associated costs is to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.  Of course, compliance costs money, but as many companies have seen firsthand, both state and federal regulatory agencies have increased enforcement efforts.  By complying with state and federal requirements for the transportation of hazardous waste, companies can avoid violations and incidents, and the cost of the enforcement actions and administrative penalties tha

Margaret Giugliano, a partner in our Aviation and Travel group, discusses new development in compliance for internet travel sellers

McBreen & Kopko Newletter - Aviation and Travel Group
February 2011
New Developments in compliance for internet Travel Sellers

Airport service providers have received increasing attention from U.S. courts and regulators.  Recent activity is set to affect repair stations and employment rights, as well as to provide guidance on Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program decisions.  In addition, FAA issued several new Advisory Circulars (AC) that affect airports and airport service providers, and several airport series ACs are open for comment.

Proposed Amendments to Repair Station Regulations

If you are considering selling your Aviation or travel business, in whole or in part, you should understand that there are different types of buyers. This article concentrates on two such buyers, namely Private Equity Group buyers (PEGs) and strategic buyers (Strategic). Every aspect of your deal will be affected by the type of buyer select including the way you present your company, the negotiating process, price, tax and legal implications, and perhaps most importantly, the future prospects for your company.

Air carriers have received increasing attention from U.S. regulators. Recent activity by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to affect both pilots and part 121 operators.

FAA Legal Interpretations