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Operating in one of the nation’s most regulated and high-volume airspaces requires legal counsel with deep industry knowledge and fluency in federal aviation law.

Whether you are managing an aircraft transaction, responding to a legal dispute, or maintaining FAA compliance, our aviation lawyers serving clients in New York provide the focused representation your operation demands.

Aero Law Center delivers aviation-focused legal counsel tailored to the operational and regulatory demands of the industry. With over 100 years of combined experience, we take a business-first, client-aligned approach to every engagement.

Our aviation lawyers provide strategic guidance designed to protect your interests and support long-term success.

Aero Law Center services aviation businesses globally for all of your aviation business needs.

Steps an Aviation Lawyer Serving New York Can Take to Help You

From aviation-related purchase to fiercely prosecuting or defending a lawsuit, our aviation lawyers offer legal support as you face a wide range of aviation-related legal matters, including:

Structuring and negotiating aircraft purchase, sale, and leasing agreements.
Ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations to avoid penalties.
Representing you in disputes involving aviation-related matters.
Assisting with registration, title searches, and financing documentation for aircraft transactions.
Addressing liability matters tied to operational incidents.
Negotiating with insurers, vendors, and regulatory authorities on your behalf.
Advocating on your behalf during FAA enforcement proceedings or certificate actions.
Ensuring your internal documentation and contracts remain compliant with evolving aviation standards.
Advising you on any matters concerning international aviation laws and regulatory requirements.

Our attorneys speak the language of operators, maintenance directors, and aviation executives. We are ready to assist you with all your aviation-related legal needs.

Aviation Legal Services for New York Clients

Addressing aviation legal matters while operating a business can be disruptive and time-consuming. With extensive experience across all facets of aviation law, our team works efficiently to resolve issues with minimal disruption to your operation.

Depending on your situation, we are ready to serve as your:

Aircraft and aviation–related transaction lawyer serving clients in New York: Whether acquiring a single aircraft or acquiring an FAA-certificated charter operator or repair station, we can manage every aspect of the transaction. From letters of intent and escrow coordination to lien resolution and contract negotiation, we’ll protect your investment.
Aviation regulatory compliance lawyer serving clients in New York: Our team advises aviation businesses on regulatory requirements at every stage of their operation. We can assist during FAA investigations, handle corrective actions, and help ensure your operation is compliant with all applicable regulations.
Aviation litigation lawyer serving clients in New York: Legal disputes in aviation are high-stakes and often time-sensitive. Whether dealing with breach of contract, trade practice disputes, or other legal issues regarding aviation-related matters, our team can help. We’ll prepare thoroughly and act decisively to protect your interests.

Our firm has the depth of experience and industry insight to manage even the most sophisticated aviation matters. Contact our attorneys to schedule a complimentary consultation and learn how we can support your operational and legal objectives.

Whether it’s aircraft transactions, commercial litigation, or compliance, we excel at creating solutions to unique challenges.

Why Aviation Clients in New York Choose Aero Law Center

Securing experienced legal counsel in New York helps protect your business investment, minimize regulatory compliance risks, and ensure you have the legal support needed to respond effectively to challenges. Clients trust Aero Law Center because of our:

Industry–exclusive focus: We exclusively practice aviation law and can work on your case without distractions from unrelated practice areas.
Proven experience: We’ve provided counsel on over $1 billion in aviation transactions.
Business–minded advice: Our legal guidance is aligned with your strategic goals, and we prioritize honesty and clear communication.
Partnership mentality: We are focused on working as a team and aim to act as an extension of your operation’s internal leadership team.

AeroShield™ Is Our Subscription-Based Legal Support for Operators and MROs

Managing a charter operation or repair station in New York comes with constant pressure to stay compliant, minimize downtime, and keep every detail running smoothly.

For New York-based charter operators and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) leadership teams, Aero Law Center offers our AeroShield™ Legal Plan.

AeroShield™ is a subscription-based legal service designed specifically for aviation professionals who need ongoing legal guidance without the unpredictable costs of hiring full-time counsel. Whether you’re running a Part 135 charter operation or a Part 145 repair station, AeroShield™ helps you stay ahead of issues before they become expensive problems.

The benefits of our subscription include:

Flexible access to one to three attorney hours each month, with any additional time available at a reduced rate.
Monthly or quarterly hands-on FAA compliance training workshops tailored to your team.
Fast-turnaround legal reviews of vendor agreements, contracts, and warranty terms.
Proactive legal insights that reduce risk and downtime.

With this subscription, you gain a partner who understands the challenges of aviation operations. Meet with our aviation attorneys today to learn more about our AeroShield™ subscription and the other services we offer.

Schedule a Complimentary Consultation With an Aviation Attorney Representing Clients in New York Today

Aero Law Center supports clients across New York with business-focused aviation legal services. Whether you need assistance with a transaction, regulatory compliance, or litigation, our team has the experience and resources required to offer strong and measured legal support.

Contact Aero Law Center to schedule a complimentary consultation. We will evaluate your goals and outline a legal strategy tailored to your operation.

Aero Law Center’s main office is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Our attorneys are licensed in Florida, New York, and Michigan. For state-specific legal issues outside of those jurisdictions, we coordinate with trusted local counsel while continuing to provide federal aviation law guidance.

The sooner you contact our team, the sooner we can put our years of expertise to use and ease you through the process.

Frequently Asked Questions & Support

The Federal Aviation Administration, or the “FAA” is an arm of the Department of Transportation (DOT). It controls aviation business matters, including air traffic management and the certification of personnel and aircraft. The FAA sets the standard for airport conditions and protects U.S. assets during the launch of commercial space vehicles. The FAA issues directives and legal regulations to ensure the safety of all airplanes, including mandated correction for any unsafe conditions in an aircraft. This could include an aircraft’s plane, engine, propeller, or appliance. All operators must conduct business compliantly and follow the FAA’s guidance and provisions, and any certifications must be present in the aircraft.

An FBO stands for Fixed Base Operator (FBO). FBOs operate like private terminals and facilitate private jet and charter operations. Commercial companies are given access by an airport to work on the grounds and provide flight services, fuel, parking, and hangar space. FBOs offer three tiers that provide different accommodations depending on the amount of traffic and size of the airport, including pilot lounges, restrooms and shower facilities, catering, aerial photography, parking, pilot instruction, private jet charter, and much more. Smaller and less busy airports might only offer basic amenities, while more significant, commercial airports have a full suite of extras, like waiting rooms, in-flight catering, and other conveniences.

According to the FAA’s strict aviation provisions and regulations, every aircraft must be deemed “airworthy” to fly. A Standard Airworthiness Certification is the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) official authorization regarding the operation of type-certificated aircraft, including normal, utility, acrobatic, commuter, transport, manned free balloons, and special classes. All operators must have a Standard or Special Airworthiness Certification to prove the safety and condition of the aircraft. It must be publicly visible to all crew members, inspection companies, and passengers in the cockpit or cabin. Certification delays can cost pilots thousands, sometimes millions of dollars, though an aviation lawyer can provide helpful counsel to avoid mistakes and complete the process.

Sometimes mechanics are the only thing standing between the aircraft and a potential problem if an issue is overlooked or not properly taken care of. Maintenance facilities aren’t always at fault. However, suppose a plane crashes, and people are injured or killed. In that case, repair shops are often part of the legal investigation to uncover any mistakes, errors, or other issues that might have caused an accident. Malfunctioning equipment is one cause of crashes, electrical wiring issues, fitting of wrong parts, mistakes, leftover loose objects, incorrect installation of fuel or oil caps, and other similar mistakes are often looked at in a plane accident case.

A fractional jet ownership arrangement affords one or more operators to share in jet ownership through shares or equity in the aircraft. With this arrangement, operators can use the plane for a certain number of hours each year, as outlined in the contract. An interest in an aircraft defines a fractional ownership agreement; shares are sold to multiple owners based on 800 occupied hours and sold in fractions. The cost is divided among the total number of co-operators, and each person is responsible for their operational share. In such an arrangement, flying time typically ranges between 50 and 400 hours, and most jet shares will become multiple of one-sixteenth.

Hangar rash results from an airplane accident or damage to an airplane while being towed in the hangar, moved, or elements inside the hangar that cause physical harm, including falling parts, debris, and weather. Hangar keepers are responsible for any liabilities and unexpected damages to a client’s aircraft. The damage to an airplane can cost thousands to millions of dollars, which also impacts a plane’s overall resale value. Operators often utilize our services when their aircraft has been damaged in hangar storage, a hangar keeper is involved in a lawsuit due to plane damage, or owners need to protect their business from false allegations and lawsuits.

Depending on how much you fly or if you have considered turning your aviation passion into a business, there are various ways to get started outside of an aircraft purchase. Consider purpose, expenses and costs, usage, and other similar factors. Aero Law Center helps operators purchase an aircraft, consider financing options, and adhere to regulations or alternatives such as leasing or fractional ownership. With wet or dry leases, leasing is affordable and accessible with the benefit of fixed monthly payments. Buying shares or equity in an aircraft through fractional ownership is a similar and approachable option if an outright purchase isn’t in the cards.

Aviation Lawyer Serving Clients in New York