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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 8 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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Thompson Hine's Transportation practice has extensive experience in: air carrier regulation; requests for DOT approvals, licenses and certificates; route proceedings; airline alliances, including code-sharing and blocked space arrangements; antitrust matters; investigations and enforcement proceedings involving consumer protection issues; obtaining authorizations to serve U.S. points; analysis of rights available under multi-lateral and bilateral air transport agreements; aircraft registration; formation of voting trusts for foreign entities; aircraft sales and lease transactions; FAA enforcement proceedings, including those related to shipments of hazardous materials; airport construction, development, funding and charges; and other regulatory and administrative matters.

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We have experience in other air transportation and aviation matters, including the representation of aviation clients in the certification of aircraft, operations or pilots; airport services; and evaluating and making recommendations regarding tax questions and product liability exposure. We also have experience in air transportation charters and contracts, as well as cargo liability disputes. In addition, we represent clients from various industries on issues pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, including how to obtain authorization for commercial UAS operations and ongoing developments in the law on UAS issues.

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Executive Order Targets Rail, Ocean and Air Transportation Competition and Unreasonable Practices

Thompson Hine Earns First-Tier Rankings in Chambers USA

FAA Allows Drone Operations Over People and at Night

FAA Issues Final Rule on Remote Drone Identification

FAA Releases Long-Awaited Proposed Drone Remote Identification Rule

FAA to Seek Comments on Measures to Address Drone Risks

FAA Proposes Rules Allowing Drone Flights Over People and at Night

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<li>Defended shipper charged by FAA with hazardous materials regulatory violations.</li>
<li>Appealed FAA retraction of a “no hazard” determination for new tower-antenna.</li>
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