TagAirport Law Digest(4)

The Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell Airport Law Digest 2023 Mid-Year Update covers key developments in U.S. airport law and policy from the first half of 2023, including proposed FAA reauthorization legislation that would affect airport funding, land use approvals, and grant assurances. Both the House and Senate introduced bills that would increase Airport Improvement Program grants to $4 billion annually and clarify the FAA's limited role in airport land use decisions. The digest also summarizes recent litigation, federal rules, and regulatory guidance relevant to airport operators and legal professionals.

This 2018 Year in Review from Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell summarizes key developments in airport law, including the passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act, which addressed airport funding, noise, and hazardous chemicals in firefighting foams. The digest also covers major federal court decisions on topics such as drone regulations, airport noise challenges, and NextGen/Metroplex flight pattern disputes. It serves as a reference for airport legal professionals navigating the evolving regulatory and litigation landscape heading into 2019.

This July 2018 airport law digest covers key developments in FAA reauthorization, noting the House passed a six-year bill but Senate action remained pending, with the FAA's authorization set to expire September 30, 2018. The digest also addresses NextGen flight pattern disputes, including ongoing legal challenges relevant to airport noise impacts, such as a pending SoCal Metroplex case and Maryland petitions concerning flight paths at Reagan National and BWI airports. Additional topics include FBO pricing complaints, supplemental Airport Improvement Program funding deadlines, and concerns about firefighting chemical contamination of water supplies near airports.

A comprehensive legal research digest that compiles and indexes airport law resources for attorneys and administrators. It provides a bibliography of federal resources, statutory materials, regulations, case law, and secondary sources related to airport legal issues including topics like eminent domain, environmental concerns, leasing, contracting, security, and liability.