Air Carrier

Steptoe's aviation practice focuses on the representation of foreign air carriers and other aviation interests in a variety of commercial and regulatory settings. 

Our attorneys bring substantial experience to matters surrounding air transportation of passengers and property, including regulatory proceedings before the Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration, airline alliances and code sharing arrangements, the taxation of air transportation services, computer reservation systems issues, immigration and customs matters, aviation safety and security concerns, international aviation liability issues, and a variety of commercial transactions and litigation matters. 

Publications

• EU Competition Briefing - The EU Air Transport Sector in Dire Straits
  March 2010
• The Curse Of The Traveling Shorts - Corporate Officer Narrowly Escapes Personal Liability, But An (Unnecessary?) Eight-Year Battle Lingers On
  February 12, 2010
• Environmental Law Advisory - Aviation and the EU Emission Trading Scheme
  July 17, 2009