Aviation Law Attorney
The Hershewe Law Firm offers experienced legal counsel in Arkansas in the practice area of aviation law having strong knowledge of unique aviation laws in Arkansas.
Arkansas Aviation Law Overview
Arkansas aviation is governed by the Arkansas Department of Aeronautics whose purpose is to oversee all aviation concerns in the State of Arkansas with relation to aircraft, aircraft operation licensing, aircraft operation, landing fields, airports, hangars, and other aeronautical projects and to cooperate with the Federal Aviation Administration. The goal of both of these organizations is to provide for the safety of aircraft, and their passengers as well as the safety of the land and occupants beneath which aircraft fly.
The Arkansas Department of Aeronautics (ADA):
- Administers aeronautics regulations with regard to license of airports, landing fields, and air navigation facilities
- Adopts rules and regulations governing instruction in flight or ground school offered to student fliers or mechanics when the instruction is conducted by individual flight instructors licensed under appropriate Federal Aviation Administration regulations
- Establishes the minimum safe altitudes for flight
- Investigates, records, and reports the causes of accidents in civil air navigation within Establishes air traffic rules
- Establishes lighting regulations
- Establishes altitude regulations
- Establishes rules for damage injury or liability by pilots or owner/operators of aircraft with regard to injury or death of passengers
The Federal Aviation Association governs the aviation industry as a whole within the United States and manages US travel internationally. The fact that the advantage of aviation as a means of transport allows crossing of borders with such ease highlights the need for aviation law attorneys familiar with international aviation law. The FAA regulations overarch those of the states. However, each state has the ability to elaborate on laws from the federal government. Thus in Arkansas the state of repose statute is different than that of other states. The statute of limitations for wrongful death and product liability are also different. These statutes determine liability in an aviation accident. To protect your rights with regards to Arkansas aviation law issues you need an attorney experienced in Arkansas aviation law.
The agricultural aviation industry is a major component of aviation in Arkansas. This specialty has unique considerations in terms of loading and carrying toxic substances, different altitude requirements for operation of planes and other special aviation licensing and insurance issues.
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The ownership and management of an aviation business is a complex undertaking. The Hershewe Law Firm can assist you in ensuring you are in compliance with FAA and Arkansas aviation law and have the appropriate level of insurance for your industry.
If you need an Arkansas aviation law attorney, call The Hershewe Law Firm for assistance toll-free at 1-877-382-9734, or complete our web form.
