Aviation Law
U.S. Aviation Law Attorneys • Contract Drafting & Dispute Resolution
The Bayne Law Group LLC is dedicated to providing a full spectrum of legal services to businesses engaged in general aviation. Our Attorneys are committed to assisting our valued clients in all areas of law impacting general aviators, unmanned aerial vehicles (unmanned and remote-controlled drones), including aircraft purchase, tie down, hanger or aerodrome / airfield use contract negotiation and drafting, FAA regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution in Court as well as administrative proceedings and arbitrations / mediations.
Contact The Bayne Law Group LLC for assistance with aviation-related law matters. We are available to work with private clients and businesses in all phases of aviation training, lease, acquisition, management, ownership and sale from initial contract discussions, through negotiations and compliance. In addition to operational legal support, we are also experienced compliance counsel and prepared to engage on your behalf with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) should needs arise.
Representation of General Aviation Private Aircraft Owners and Users
Private aircraft owners have many use and ownership options consistent with FAA laws and other Federal and State regulations including private aircraft ownership, partnership aircraft ownership, corporate aircraft ownership, limited liability company (LLC) aircraft ownership joint and shared ownership agreements, fractional share agreements, flight-time agreements, and aircraft purchase, sale and financing transactions. Additional legal options which Bayne Law Group may provide legal counsel include participation in hanger or airfield condominium share ownership, aircraft lease back agreements and others creative ownership alternatives as well as litigation, insurance claims support and personal flight expense sharing for commercial and non-commercial private pilots.
With the growth of lawful unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in both private and commercial settings, our firm can provide legal support and interpretation of regulatory compliance obligations under The Small UAS Rule (14 CFR part 107) as well as Part 107 waivers and use authorization, certificates of authorization (COA) for type, production or airworthiness for unmanned drones meeting lawful weight requirements.
Representation of Aerodrome, Airfield, Airport and Fixed Based Operator (FBO) Entities
Airfields across the United States and their users have specialized legal needs which range from local environmental and community laws to patron and pilot contracts and agreements. The Attorneys at Bayne Law Group strongly support the continued lawful use and enjoyment which local airports strive for. Areas of specialized need include flight school agreements and set up, pilot flight club establishment, governance and maintenance; hanger and tie down rules, compliance and contracting, airport land use, airport permitting and use allowances, noise mitigation agreements.
Airport Agreements and Dealings with Third Parties.
Airports and private aircraft owners may contract with commercial advertising, banner towing or other airfield sponsorship agreements subject to applicable laws permitting such contracting. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) permits general aviation airports to enter into residential through-the-fence agreements (RTTF) with adjacent property owners for non-commercial ingress and egress easement use under Section 185 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. Bayne Law Group regularly monitors FAA ongoing guidance letters and memoranda on this and other cutting-edge and evolving aviation law and policy including airport improvement program (AIP) policies
General Aviation Airports, Private Pilots and Aircraft Owners should be familiar with Section 136 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, requirements for Airport Layout Plan Approval and Rate-Setting methodologies as well as Airport GA Sponsors.
Bayne Law Group can provide legal advice and counsel in connection with General Aviation Airport Compliance, Airport Land Acquisition under an Airport Improvement Plan, and Airport Financial Reporting as well as dispute resolution, representation and investigations in connection with Informal and Formal Complaints under Part 13 or Part 16 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations including import time tables and deadlines for action which may be required under 14 C.F.R Part 16.
Superior Service and Sophisticated Legal Counsel
Through the delivery of knowledgeable, accessible and responsive representation, we aim to be your firm and legal consultant of choice for years to come. The Bayne Law Group has the industry knowledge and sophisticated business acumen to serve local and international clients, including both private clients and small, mid-market and Fortune 500 companies.
Business Counsel for the Global Marketplace®
Our clients come to us from states throughout the nation and countries throughout the world, including both locally throughout the United States as well as internationally. Business owners, entrepreneurs, investors and business professionals rely on us for their legal needs, big and small.