Thompson & Knight attorneys have counseled and represented diverse segments of the aviation industry for many years. Our clients include major air carriers, aviation insurers, civilian and military airframe and component parts manufacturers, aircraft owners, operators, and pilots, covering all aspects of aircraft operation.

We represent major air carriers in federal and state court multidistrict litigation and NTSB investigations arising out of domestic and foreign air carrier accidents and serve as lead trial counsel during liability and damage trials arising out of these accidents. The Firm also represents manufacturers of aviation products in litigation arising out of allegations of defective products and represents aircraft insurers, owners, operators, and pilots in aviation-related litigation.

In addition, Thompson & Knight attorneys regularly advise and represent aviation industry clients in other regulatory and administrative matters and disputes, such as insurance coverage matters and disputes; environmental investigations; general labor, union, and employment issues; and corporate, commercial, contractual, and operational matters. For example, attorneys in our Corporate and Securities Practice Group regularly counsel and represent parties involved in the purchase and sale of aircraft, including purchases of fractional interests, leasing of aircraft, and addressing ownership structure issues.

Representation before the FAA