Aviation Overview

Aviation law governs the construction and operation of aircraft and airports. While states can create aviation laws, they cannot set rates or routes, and most of the relevant aviation law is federal. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are the two most important federal agencies for enforcing aviation laws passed by Congress.

Aviation-related lawsuits may involve accidents, air crashes, product liability, safety violations, or criminal cases where aviation workers' actions caused danger or harm to others. This is a highly specialized area of law—getting expert counsel is important if you are in a situation covered by aviation law.