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KMA Zuckert's attorneys have a nationally and internationally recognized expertise in the aviation and general transportation industries, and we have handled matters in federal, state as well as in many foreign venues.

09/01/2026

This September, aviation leaders and legal and finance professionals from across the Americas will come together in Miami for the ALTA - Latin American & Caribbean Air Transport Association’s Aviation Industry Legal and Finance Conference.

KMA Zuckert LLP is pleased to once again serve as an official sponsor of the conference, which provides an important forum for discussion of the legal, regulatory, and commercial issues affecting the aviation sector.

KMA Zuckert's David Endersbee and Barbara Marrin will be attending and look forward to connecting with colleagues and industry peers in Miami.

September 8–10, 2026 | Miami, USA

Learn more: alta.aero/law/2026

08/31/2026

KMA Zuckert LLP is pleased to be recognized in the Chambers and Partners USA Guide 2026, with our aviation regulatory practice ranked nationwide for Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory.

Chambers rankings are based on rigorous research that considers recent work, client and market feedback, legal ability, client service, commercial awareness, and the strength of the wider team.

This recognition reflects the depth of experience across KMA Zuckert’s aviation regulatory practice and the work of our team advising clients on a broad range of regulatory matters across the aviation industry.

Congratulations to David Endersbee, Barbara Marrin, Jol Silversmith, Malcolm Benge, and Lonnie Pera, and to everyone who contributes to the practice.

Read the Chambers USA Guide 2026: https://chambers.com/legal-guide/usa-5/download

08/21/2026

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has vacated a U.S. Department of Transportation order terminating approval and antitrust immunity for the Delta Air Lines-Aeroméxico joint venture.

DOT initially approved the joint venture, which provides integrated airline services between the United States and Mexico, in 2016. In September 2025, the Department issued a final order ending its approval and withdrawing antitrust immunity.

In its August 20 decision, the Eleventh Circuit found that DOT had departed from its established practice of conducting a broader assessment of relevant aviation markets without adequately explaining why a more limited analysis was appropriate in this case.

The court therefore vacated the final order.

Read the Eleventh Circuit opinion:https://media.ca11.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/files/202513546.pdf

08/19/2026

On National Aviation Day, KMA Zuckert LLP recognizes an industry that continues to connect people, businesses, and communities across the United States and around the world.

Since the earliest days of powered flight, aviation has evolved into a highly sophisticated global industry supported by an equally complex framework of regulatory, operational, commercial, and legal requirements.

We are proud to work across the aviation sector, advising airlines, airports, manufacturers, lessors, insurers, and other industry participants on the legal and regulatory issues that help keep aviation moving.

08/11/2026

Richard A. Kraus is an Associate in KMA Zuckert LLP’s New York office.

Richard represents airlines, commercial shipping companies, and their insurers in a wide range of matters involving personal injury, premises liability, property damage, and breach-of-contract litigation.

He earned his J.D., magna cm laude, from Georgetown University Law Center. Richard also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with honors from the University of Chicago and a Master of Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Before joining KMA Zuckert, Richard’s practice included Fair Credit Reporting Act litigation, employment discrimination, and health insurance ERISA class actions, as well as mergers and acquisitions.

His experience across litigation, class-action matters, and corporate transactions provides a broad foundation for representing clients in complex commercial disputes.

08/05/2026

The Federal Aviation Administration has certified the Boeing 737 MAX 7 following almost a decade of review.

The FAA issued an amended type certificate and updated Production Limitation Record after reviewing the aircraft’s design and safety analyses. The agency also required changes involving flight-control software, flightcrew alerting, and the engine anti-ice system.

The certification confirms that the aircraft complies with applicable design and safety requirements and authorizes Boeing to begin production under the updated approval.

🔗 https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-statement-certification-boeing-737-max-7

07/29/2026

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a new airworthiness directive for certain Boeing 737-8, 737-9 and 737-8200 aircraft following a report that some passenger seat assemblies were not correctly installed in their seat tracks.

The proposal would require operators to inspect the seat track fittings of affected assemblies and correct any improper installations. According to the FAA, an incorrectly installed seat could disengage during turbulence, increased loading or an emergency landing, potentially injuring passengers or crew or obstructing an aisle during an evacuation.

The proposed directive is estimated to affect 453 U.S.-registered aircraft. Comments must be submitted by September 10, 2026.

🔗Read the FAA notice here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/27/2026-15072/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes

07/28/2026

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule requiring aircraft radio altimeters to meet new interference-tolerance standards as additional Upper C-band spectrum is made available for wireless services.

Radio altimeters provide critical altitude information to pilots and integrated aircraft safety systems, particularly during low-visibility operations. The new standards are intended to ensure that they continue to provide accurate readings in the presence of wireless signals in neighboring spectrum bands.

Aircraft operated under Part 121 and certain larger aircraft operated under Part 129 must comply by December 30, 2030. Other affected aircraft must comply by October 31, 2034.

The Federal Communications Commission’s related order also establishes a rebate program for eligible U.S. aircraft owners and operators undertaking the required retrofits.

The coordinated FAA and FCC action highlights the regulatory and technical challenges involved in expanding wireless services while maintaining safe and reliable aviation operations.

🔗 Read the FAA’s overview of the final rule: https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/requirements-interference-tolerant-radio-altimeter-systems

07/17/2026

A broad coalition representing the U.S. aviation industry has urged Congress to provide an additional $20 billion to support the modernization of the nation’s air traffic control system.

The proposed funding would support the replacement and upgrading of aging facilities and technology, as well as the development of advanced airspace traffic management tools intended to improve safety, increase efficiency, and reduce flight delays.

Congress previously provided $12.5 billion toward the program. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, that investment represents a down payment, with an additional $20 billion needed to complete the full modernization effort.

Read the Federal Aviation Administration’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System Fact Sheet: https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/brand-new-air-traffic-control-system-bnatcs-fact-sheet

07/10/2026

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Charles “Charlie” Jasper Simpson, Jr., a retired partner of KMA Zuckert and its predecessor firm, Zuckert Scoutt & Rasenberger.

Charlie devoted more than forty years to the firm, including service as managing partner.

He will be remembered for his integrity, sharp wit, quiet fortitude, and lasting contributions to the firm and the aviation community.

We extend our sincerest condolences to his wife Pamela, his sons Alexander and William, his grandchildren, and all of his family and friends.

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