Airports / Aviation

  • Following the tragic loss of Comair Flight 5191 in August 2006, and the deaths of 49 people in Lexington, Kentucky, members of the firm’s aviation practice mobilized to be at the accident scene and to represent the interests of Bluegrass Airport.
  • Led team of dozens of lawyers from five firms working on a $780 million airport improvement program.
  • Represented airport owners, prime contractors and subcontractors in claims for additional compensation arising from work on major airport renovation projects.
  • Represented major aircraft finance company concerning aircraft title litigation in the Southeast.
  • Represented an airport sponsor on the issuance of $30 million of revenue bonds and coordinated land acquisition for runway safety areas.
  • Assisted an airport sponsor to establish and administer a complex, innovative, voluntary residential relocation program.
  • Coordinated the simultaneous closing of the acquisition of a fixed based operator located at the Panama City, Florida, Airport and the related commercial lending.
  • Successfully defended the local airport board in litigation arising from a fatal aircraft accident.
  • Obtained summary judgment on third-party complaint against client in helicopter accident litigation.
  • Our team of state and local tax attorneys have recently provided tax planning advice and guidance regarding Kentucky's Public Service Corporation property tax for a large international private aviation solution and charter jet corporation.
  • Advised airports on construction contract negotiation