Aviation

Contacts:
George U. Carneal, Washington D.C.
Robert E. Cohn, Washington D.C.
E. Tazewell Ellett, Washington D.C.

Hogan Lovells is one of a small number of leading global law firms with in-depth knowledge in aviation-related matters worldwide. Our aviation team and its partners regularly receive first-tier rankings from Chambers USA, which notes that we "couple regulatory expertise with a strong litigation offering."  We are also known for strong cross-border and asset finance work in global markets, earning praise from The Legal 500 for "clarity of thought, a solutions-driven approach and exceptionally talented partners."  

Clients benefit from our aviation lawyers' experience in public service, which include positions as U.S. Under Secretary and Assistant Secretary of Transportation, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Transportation Affairs (and chief U.S. aviation negotiator), and Chief Counsel of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In addition, our aviation lawyers team with lawyers from the firm's network of more than 40 offices worldwide to address a broad range of legal issues, including antitrust, corporate, finance, environmental, tax, litigation, lobbying, and regulatory matters.

We represent all segments of the aviation industry, including air carriers, airport operators, aerospace manufacturers, repair facilities, aviation trade associations, foreign governments, business aviation operators, fractional ownership providers, and aircraft leasing and financing organizations. The insights we derive from our diverse practice enable us to achieve our clients' goals more efficiently and effectively.

• National aviation practice ranked in the first tier, Chambers USA (2007–2011)
• Top-tier commercial aviation practice, Chambers UK (2009-2011)
• Top-tier commercial aviation practice, Chambers Europe (2009-2011)
• Top-tier aviation practice, Legal UK 500 (2008-2011)
• Top-tier aviation practice, Legal EMEA 500 (2008-2011)

• George Carneal, former General Counsel, FAA; Special Assistant to the Secretary of Transportation
• Robert Cohn, Executive Assistant to three Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) members, including the Chairman and Vice Chairperson of the CAB
• E. Tazewell Ellett, former Chief Counsel of the FAA; Special Counsel to the FAA Administrator; Special Assistant to a member of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board
• Jeff Shane, former Under Secretary for Policy and Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs, the U.S. Department of Transportation; former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Transportation Affairs