ALA has a comprehensive understanding of the aviation industry, grasping the vast array of regulatory requirements which apply to these businesses. Our aviation regulation team has extensive experience with all of the relevant regulatory agencies, as well as complete familiarity with the complexities and commercial demands of the sector. With a client base that spans the breadth of the industry, ALA meets the needs of airlines, corporate jet and fractional ownership companies, airframe and part manufacturers, tour operators, charter companies, and other related businesses, and can support your needs in any economic, legislative, safety or international aviation regulatory matter.

Airlines

The work we perform for our airline clients is as varied as the companies themselves, and ranges from licensing issues and regulatory compliance to the defense of enforcement matters. Following is a brief sampling of our airline-related work:

Obtaining economic and operating authority from the Ministry of Transportation and all the Jordanian Aviation Administrations

Obtaining operating licenses from foreign regulatory authorities

Negotiating airport leases, obtaining slots and gates for new entrant airlines, and advising on local licensing requirements and regulations

Interpreting bilateral air service agreements, and addressing disputes over route rights and access that may arise under such agreements

Advising carriers on changes to aviation security requirements, and defending claims involving violations of local aviation security regulations

Challenging agency orders at both the administrative and judicial levels

Monitoring and advising clients about key aviation policy developments

Advised on the regulatory components of major equipment finance transactions

Reviewed and drafted aircraft operating leases

Handled all of the regulatory aspects of airline mergers and acquisitions

Reviewed and drafted agreements with travel distribution companies

Provided advice about the antitrust and competition law issues raised by multi-carrier agreements

Manufacturers, governments, corporate jet operators, tour operators and charter companies, and other related businesses

ALA also supports the needs of other aviation-related businesses. Work performed by members of the ALA aviation regulatory team has included:

Advising parts manufacturers on issues relating to counterfeit or unapproved parts

Advising tour operators about compliance with relevant advertising regulations

Advising corporate flight departments on recordkeeping and safety requirements

Advising shippers on changes to airline safety and security regulations