Aviation - Davis LLP

The aviation sector has a unique set of challenges. Increased safety and security measures have grown exponentially since 2001 in the face of terrorism. As airlines are particularly vulnerable to the rising costs of fuel, they confront realities of business and passengers choosing alternate methods of transport and travel, such as by rail, water or land. There remains an ongoing debate about possible taxation of air travel and the inclusion of aviation in an emissions-trading scheme.

In facing these challenges, they strive to remain viable and profitable while ensuring reliability and affordability.

The Davis LLP Transportation Law Group is dedicated to the aviation and air travel industries, including the acquisition, disposition, leasing and financing of aircraft (both fixed-wing and helicopters), aviation equipment, flight simulators and related assets, advice on travel-agency related issues and assistance in airport related matters.

We handle aviation regulatory and governmental compliance matters and expertly navigate the labyrinth of Canadian aviation laws, regulations and governmental policies.

We also conduct extensive aviation insurance claims work, defend air carriers against passenger injury and wrongful death claims and cargo / baggage loss or damage claims. We understand international and bilateral air treaties and conventions and airline operational issues.