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Crowell & Moring LLP

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Crowell & Moring LLP has an ‘excellent aviation regulatory and transactional practice’ which advises major international carriers and corporations on the full gamut of the sector. The team predominantly works out of Washinton D.C. and advises carriers on their route portfolios, and assists with slot acquisition, licensing, and codeshare agreements. It also helps private corporations navigate the complex regulatory landscape governing electric aircraft. Department head Amna Arshad arrived at the firm in January 2024 from Freshfields LLP, joining the existing leadership team of Scott Winkelman, Rebecca Chaney, and Mary-Caitlin Ray. She is equipped to handle antitrust disputes, aviation litigation, and regulatory due diligence, relying upon her wealth of experience gained from her time at the Department of Transportation.  Los Angeles-based Amy Karnikian, an April 2024 arrival from White & Case LLP, has received praise for her ’excellent service’, serving clients who are investing in emerging technologies. Antitrust specialist Ahmad Al Dajani joined from Freshfields LLP  in May 2024.
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  •  ‘The team is very knowledgeable and offers services in various key areas for our business. They actively engage with us and keep us informed of industry developments that might be of interest or impact to us. ’

  • ‘Amna Arshad provides outstanding counsel and service. She is not only knowledgeable but highly committed to providing excellent guidance to 21 Air.

  • 'We also work with Amy Karnikian who is also great to work with and provides excellent service.’

  • ‘Crowell has an excellent aviation regulatory and transactional practice that I would recommend without qualification.’

  • ‘Amy Karnikian is an invaluable tool in our toolbelt for aircraft and technical transactions - she knows our business well, can be trusted to work directly with our internal clients, and helps keep us organized in the management of our fleet of aircraft.’

  • ‘Crowell has a diverse group of attorneys that work together collaboratively to provide high-quality advice. They have a number of ex-enforcers from the government on their team which is insightful. ’

  •  Amna Arshad is a former government enforcer at DOT who is very responsive and gives practical advice.

Key clients

  • United Airlines
  • PROS Inc.
  • 21 Air
  • Airlines for America

Work highlights

Representing United Airlines on regulatory and competition issues related to its international route portfolio in limited-entry routes, airports, and markets.
Advised United Airlines on its commercial cooperation agreements and codeshare agreements with Air Baltic and Helvetic Airlines, which agreements are revenue generators for airlines as they boost business for both airlines by increasing the number of flights that passengers can access.
Advising PROS, Inc., a fare marketing platform for airlines, on compliance with the full range of DOT aviation regulatory requirements related to advertising and consumer protection issues.

Lawyers

Practice head

Amna Arshad; Mary-Caitlin Ray; Rebecca Chaney; Scott Winkelman

Other key lawyers

Amy Karnikian; Ahmad Al Dajani