Aero Law Group attorneys Amanda Loveless and Ryan Nichols gave the ethics presentation at the King County Bar Association’s 45th Annual PNW Aviation Law and Insurance Conference. Their presentation, Cautionary Tales on Ethics for Aviation Attorneys and Brokers, provided valuable insights for aviation attorneys and brokers involved in aircraft transactions. “Aero Law Group is committed [...]
Aero Law Group Attorneys Amanda Loveless and Ryan Nichols attended the NBAA Business Aviation Taxes Seminar on May 10th-11th in Dallas, TX. Attending the NBAA tax seminars is one of the methods in which Aero Law Group attorneys stay current on tax laws as they apply to the ownership and operation of aircraft, which is [...]
Amanda Loveless standing by a Bell Helicopter Aero Law Group Attorney Amanda Loveless enjoyed attending the Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo (“HAI”) conference in Las Vegas, from February 26th-28th. She networked and met several colleagues and clients. The highlight of the conference was learning more about the various helicopter manufacturers, including Kopter. It will [...]
Mente Group presenting to Aero Law Group, January 24, 2018 Aero Law Group attorneys listened to a presentation on flight department retention and pilot shortage by the Mente Group. This is an issue affecting many of our clients. Mente has done surveys with flight support personnel to understand the issues that cause them [...]
Aero Law Group attorneys enjoy meeting with colleagues at a recent ISTAT event. Aero Law Group attorneys, John Schmidt & Becky Mares recently enjoyed attending the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading Americas, (“ISTAT”) conference in sunny San Diego, from March 5th-7th. They networked and hosted onsite meetings with colleagues and clients, both [...]
James Austin and Arnold Palmer stand next to the golfer's Lear 24 S/N 163 that he owned from 1968 to 1972 While fans across the globe are remembering Arnold Palmer’s numerous golf achievements, Aero Law Group and the aviation industry will focus our thoughts on his love for flying and advocacy of business [...]
The Aero Law Group team recently enjoyed a presentation by Spokane Turbine Center, a KODIAK training facility devoted to providing high quality, cost effective turbine training in technically advanced aircraft for the humanitarian/mission aviation community. Spokane Turbine Center highlighted how the turbine-powered Quest KODIAK meets the unique needs for humanitarian/missionary aviation to provide indigenous people [...]
Kevin Austin giving his acceptance speech. Photo credit by Seattle Photography Lynnwood, Wash. – On Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at PNAA’s Aerospace Industry Awards for Excellence Banquet, Aero Law Group’s founder, Kevin Austin, was recognized with the PNAA Chairman's Award. This award distinguishes the person, company or organization that has made the greatest [...]
BY MATT M. JOHNSON August 27, 2015 MANATEE -- A Utah architectural firm has filed suit against Manatee County fixed-base operator Dolphin Aviation over a jet sold to it after the firm claims it was damaged in Japan's 2011 tsunami. In a July Manatee County Civil Court filing, Sandstrom Architecture of Orem, Utah, accuses Dolphin [...]
Charter Operators, A number of Part 135 charter operators have recently received their 2015 public utility property tax assessments from the Washington State Department of Revenue. In some cases these assessment are significantly higher than in prior years. The reason for this increase is that the Washington Department of Revenue is now including Washington Part [...]
