• Draft and comment upon federal agency rulemakings affecting clients' business and industries.
• Advise our clients on the impact of new regulations and compliance with all regulations and agency actions.
• Represent clients in defense of regulatory enforcement actions before the federal agencies.
• Structure novel business models for air transportation within a highly regulated environment.
• Assist airlines in obtaining access to slot-controlled U.S. airports.
• Support foreign air carriers in obtaining international authority to serve U.S. destinations.
• Support U.S. carriers in securing rights to serve international locations under international agreements.
• Assist regulated carriers in opposing or seeking to change U.S. regulatory policies affecting aviation operations.
• Prepare and file applications and petitions for air service, waivers of restrictions, support and opposition of petitions.
• Develop an integrated congressional, Executive and regulatory strategy to reach all stakeholders and decisionmakers.
• Build alliances within and across industries to build momentum and consensus for key issues.
• Develop and disseminate strategic statements and work product to advance our position.
• Make and support contact with government decisionmakers.

A sampling of our aviation regulation experience includes providing representation to the following clients:

• Low-cost carrier with general counsel services and representation in the sale of aircraft and multiple financing transactions.
• Investment firm in the acquisition and sale of aircraft and U.S. regulatory compliance.