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FAA Ends Single-Pilot Exemptions For Certain Cessna Citation CE-500 Aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration has announced a significant policy shift affecting Cessna Citation CE-500 series aircraft, ending decades of single-pilot exemptions due to safety concerns and widespread noncompliance. The agency's decision, backed by accident data showing twice the rate of incidents in single-pilot operations compared to two-pilot configurations, will impact owners, operators, pilots...
United States Transport
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Cleared For Takeoff? Understanding California's Aircraft Personal Property Tax
California law treats aircraft as taxable tangible personal property subject to annual appraisal and local property taxation. With counties like Los Angeles increasing enforcement efforts, aircraft owners face significant compliance obligations, potential penalties, and a complex valuation process. Understanding the state's filing requirements, exemptions, and critical deadlines is essential for anyone who owns or operates aircraft regularly based in California.
United States Tax
HK
Holland & Knight
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Supreme Court Delivers Good News For Victims Of Negligently Selected Trucking Brokers
On May 14, 2026, the United States Supreme Court delivered an important win for truck crash victims and highway safety. In Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, the Court unanimously held that federal law does not shield freight brokers from state-law claims when they negligently hire unsafe motor carriers. The ruling reverses the Seventh Circuit and confirms that negligent-hiring claims against brokers fall within the safety exception of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act.
United States Litigation
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Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger
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President Trump Signs Memorandum For Major Navy Shipbuilding Overhaul
President Trump's August 2026 memorandum directs the most comprehensive overhaul of U.S. naval shipbuilding in decades, mandating accelerated acquisition of strategic sealift vessels under the innovative "Finland Model" framework and establishing the first new public Navy shipyard in over 80 years. How will foreign shipbuilders, domestic contractors, and sealift operators position themselves to capitalize on these binding directives with 60- to 120-day implementation deadlines?
United States Government
HK
Holland & Knight
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Enabling Supersonic Flight Over Land: Will Performance-Based Standards Meet The Challenge?
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a groundbreaking rule that would replace the decades-old prohibition on supersonic flight over land with a noise-based standard, potentially revolutionizing civil aviation. This regulatory shift represents a significant departure from traditional prescriptive rulemaking toward performance-based standards that give operators flexibility in demonstrating compliance.
United States Transport
HK
Holland & Knight
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OFAC Continues Its Incremental Approach To Venezuela: New Licenses Facilitate Communications, Aviation, And Relief Activities
The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control has issued a series of new general licenses that incrementally adjust Venezuela sanctions, creating targeted pathways for telecommunications services, aircraft safety operations, and earthquake relief activities. These authorizations maintain the broader sanctions framework while addressing specific operational and humanitarian needs, including a further delay in enforcement rights related to the PdVSA 2020 bond and its CITGO collateral.
Global Government
LB
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
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The Return Of Supersonic Flight: What DOT’s Proposed Rule Means For Aviation Clients
The US Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration have proposed a groundbreaking rule that would end the 50-year ban on civil supersonic flight over the continental United States, replacing it with a noise-based certification framework. This regulatory shift could fundamentally transform aviation operations, aircraft manufacturing, and commercial air travel by enabling next-generation supersonic aircraft to operate domestically if they meet specified community noise standards.
United States Transport
MB
Mayer Brown
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Building For The Road Ahead: Regulatory Strategy And Investment In The AV Startup Era
Autonomous vehicle startups face a complex regulatory landscape where compliance is not just a legal requirement but a strategic advantage. Understanding how federal and state frameworks govern operating authority, insurance, data collection, and foreign investment can determine whether a company achieves sustainable growth or faces costly setbacks that derail commercialization efforts.
United States Transport
HK
Holland & Knight
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FAA Declares ‘No Drone Zones’ For 2026 FIFA World Cup
The FAA has designated all 2026 FIFA World Cup venues as "No Drone Zones," imposing strict airspace restrictions with severe penalties for violations. Federal agencies are coordinating enforcement efforts and deploying counter-drone technology to detect and disable unauthorized drones throughout the tournament. Operators must understand compliance obligations, temporary flight restrictions, and the legal framework governing drone operations during this major international sporting event.
United States Transport
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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