Transportation: Aviation: Litigation

Jackson Walker’s aviation lawyers have successfully handled all forms of aviation matters throughout the United States and have served as lead counsel in complex multistate litigation and class action matters.

Beyond simply knowing the industry and the law, members of our aviation team are involved in the aviation community as pilots, aircraft owners, and through participation in professional organizations.

Our attorneys serve as lead counsel in complex multistate litigation, class action matters, transactions, and regulatory matters for aviation clients. The team regularly represents aviation insurers, major airline companies, business and general aviation clients, airports, and manufacturers of aircraft, aircraft engines, and component parts. Our clients include:

• Publicly traded aircraft owners including personal use issues for executives;
• Private aircraft owners including family offices and private business owners, who use aircraft for a mixture of business and personal transportation;
• Fractional operators and aircraft management companies;
• Fixed Base Operations (FBOs), including Part 135 charter operators, Part 145 repair stations, Part 141 flight schools, and Part 142 training centers; and
• Airport owners, including municipal facilities and airports operated through complex public-private arrangements.