Practice Areas & Industries: Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Practice/Industry Group Overview

From our offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Delaware, Indiana, Michigan, Minneapolis, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., the Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Aviation Law Group provides a full spectrum of legal aviation services. The attorneys comprising the Group are well versed in managing the often conflicting requirements of federal, state and international governing rules and regulations. They strive to find practical, business oriented solutions. Specific areas of experience include the following:

Aircraft Transactions

• Purchase/Sale of new or used business aircraft - experienced with Gulfstream and other corporate aircraft transactions
• Title Matters
• Leasing
• Ownership Structure
• Tax Planning (including depreciation)
• Warranties and Disclaimers

Personal Use of Business Aircraft

• Conflict of IRS and FAA
• Tax Planning
• Security Programs
• SIFL Planning

FAA and DOT Regulations

• Flight Department Companies
• Part 77 (Objects Affecting Navigable Airspace)
• Part 91 (Non Commercial)
• Part 135 (Commercial)
• Part 125 - Sports Teams and (Private Charter)
• Part 121 (Airline)
• Part 171 (Hazardous Materials)

Aircraft Financing

• Loan Documentation
• Leasing vs. Financing

Risk Management

• Insurance Coverage and Compliance
• Operating within Confines of Allowed Activities
• Contractual and Claims Matters
• Special Coverages

International Operations

• Multi-Country Operations / Registrations
• VAT Planning - Cabotage
• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Restrictions

Airport Operations

• Ground Leasing, Land Acquisition, Aviation Easements, Access Easements, and Hangar Leases
• Airport Development Financing
• Creating Airport Authorities
• Environmental Issues
• Shipping and Transportation Issues

Litigation

• Insurance Recoveries
• Contract Disputes
• Construction Disputes
• Aviation Incidents
• Regulatory Proceedings