We are pleased to announce that our very own Amna Arshad has been shortlisted for the 2025 North America Aviation Lawyer of the Year award. This shortlist recognizes top women legal practitioners in the industry and honors their exceptional achievements in the legal profession and the firms that support them. Winners will be announced at
Department of Justice Launches Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force
On March 27, 2025, the Justice Department (DOJ) announced the launch of an Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force, described as an initiative dedicated to eliminating “anticompetitive state and federal laws and regulations that undermine free market competition.” The creation of the task force follows President Trump’s signing of Executive Order (EO) 14192, which advocates for executive policy that alleviates “unnecessary regulatory burdens placed on the American people.” The EO instructs federal agencies to review all regulations that impose burdens on small businesses and interfere with private enterprise.Continue Reading Department of Justice Launches Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force
FAA Final Rule on Online Aircraft Registration
In January 2025, the FAA published its final rule allowing online submission of aircraft registration documents. Electronic processing brings welcome efficiency to the process by eliminating the need for manual steps used today when buying or selling an aircraft, such as requiring (i) the buyer to obtain a hard copy, printed certificate of registration from
The FCC Seeks to Modernize Spectrum Rules Related to Growing Advanced Air Mobility Sector
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has proposed new rules affecting the aviation industry. Proposed changes aim to generate new operational bandwidths and support the growing advanced air mobility (AAM) sector, most specifically Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations, while simultaneously ensuring efficient spectrum use and minimizing interference with any existing spectrum services.Continue Reading The FCC Seeks to Modernize Spectrum Rules Related to Growing Advanced Air Mobility Sector
Trump Picks New FAA Administrator
On March 17, 2025, President Donald Trump nominated Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the agency’s new Administrator. Mr. Bedford’s nomination comes as the FAA faces heightened scrutiny over safety incidents and challenges to the air traffic control workforce. Mr. Bedford will take over the role from Chris Rocheleau, who was named Acting Administrator soon after Mike Whittaker, the former FAA Administrator, stepped down from the position on January 20, 2025.Continue Reading Trump Picks New FAA Administrator
Steven G. Bradbury Confirmed as Deputy Secretary of DOT
Steven G. Bradbury has been appointed as the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT) after the Senate confirmed him 51-46. Deputy Secretary Bradbury will be second in command to Secretary Sean Duffy.
Deputy Secretary Bradbury has a broad background in transportation, which includes serving as general counsel of the DOT from 2017 to 2021 and Acting Deputy Secretary of Transportation under the prior Trump Administration.Continue Reading Steven G. Bradbury Confirmed as Deputy Secretary of DOT
Join Industry Leaders Discussion on FAA Efforts to Digitize Aircraft Registration
Join Mary-Caitlin Ray, a Senior Counsel in our Transportation Practice, at 12:30 ET on March 27th for a webinar with the ABA Forum on Air & Space Law – General Aviation and Charter Subcommittee. The panel will feature a discussion with Jack Gilchrist (Gilchrist Law) and Scott McCreary (McAfee & Taft) unpacking the
Preview: Law Tech Connect and XPONENTIAL 2025
On Tuesday, March 18th at 11 AM ET, Mary-Caitlin Ray, Senior Counsel in our Transportation Practice, will be participating in a special live broadcast preview of the legal panels at this year’s Law Tech Connect at AUVSI XPONENTIAL on May 19.Continue Reading Preview: Law Tech Connect and XPONENTIAL 2025
Crowell Takes the Main Stage at 2025 IATA World Legal Symposium
Crowell & Moring proudly attended the IATA World Legal Symposium in Shanghai, China, themed “Beyond the Chicago Convention: The New and the Unresolved.” The Chicago Convention, held in 1944, laid the foundational framework for international aviation law, marking an historic milestone in global aviation cooperation. Our team engaged with industry leaders and clients in a
Partner Amna Arshad To Take the Main Stage at IATA Symposium in Shanghai
Our partner Amna Arshad is participating in the Grand Debate at The International Air Transport Association (IATA) World Legal Symposium 2025 in Shanghai on February 20! At the Grand Debate – the main event that closes out the conference – the panel will debate a matter of controversy in aviation law. Crowell International Dispute Resolution Partners Rob Hager and Michael Guiffre also are attending the Symposium.Continue Reading Partner Amna Arshad To Take the Main Stage at IATA Symposium in Shanghai