United States: Aviation

Lewis Brisbois' Transportation Law Update for April 2026 brings together critical insights on freight broker liability, tort reform legislation across multiple states, and emerging regulations for autonomous air taxis. The newsletter features analysis from transportation attorneys nationwide on navigating cross-border trucking complexities, recent appellate victories in rear-end collision cases, and proposed changes to comparative negligence laws that could reshape motor carrier litigation strategies.

Sora Fuel has developed a breakthrough climate technology that produces jet fuel from air, water, and renewable energy, capturing CO₂ at a fraction of conventional costs. The company recently closed a $14.6 million funding round to scale its pilot production facility and demonstrate commercial viability of sustainable aviation fuel within 18-24 months.

This week, NASA Administrator Isaacman will meet space industry heads in Washington to ensure alignment with NASA’s evolving strategy, FCC Chairman Carr has proposed that FCC Commissioners discuss spectrum availability for “weird space stuff,” and the Office of Space Commerce is weighing whether to introduce fees for orbital collision avoidance data.