Situation:
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig negotiated multiple agreements with NASA on behalf of an airport authority. The focus was on facilitating air mobility activities involving unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) as part of the FAA NextGen initiative. The challenge was to navigate the complexities of the emerging air mobility landscape including the use of airport facilities, complex air space requirements, government regulations, under the FAR and NASA FAR Supplement (NFS), and establish mutually beneficial agreements that would propel innovation while ensuring regulatory compliance and liability risk mitigation for the client.
Solution:
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig engaged in extensive consultations with the airport authority and related stakeholders to understand their goals, priorities, and concerns. Leveraging expertise in aviation law, government contracts, regulatory compliance, and practical aerospace knowledge from attorneys who have served on airport commissions, and have worked as experience pilots, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig crafted a tailored strategy for negotiating agreements with NASA.
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig’s approach emphasized simplicity in communication and straightforward terms, ensuring that all stakeholders could comprehend the terms and implications of the agreements. DBL facilitated open and transparent discussions with NASA, addressing technical and legal intricacies in accessible language.
Results:
The collaborative efforts between Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig and the airport authority resulted in successful agreements with NASA. These agreements laid the groundwork for air mobility activities involving unmanned air vehicles, marking a significant milestone in the airport’s pursuit of innovation and collaboration in the emerging field.
