Amanda’s significant experience advising aviation clients positions her as a major player in procurement and aircraft acquisitions.
She efficiently handles transactional work for local, national and international clients, primarily in the commercial airline and business aviation industries. Amanda negotiates and manages commercial contracts for ongoing business operations and manages large books of procurement contracts, including for Fortune 500 companies.
Amanda is one of a small population of U.S. attorneys involved in major aircraft acquisitions. She has handled billion-dollar purchasing transactions of large aircraft and has served as special counsel in providing lex situs options for foreign lenders in connection with aircraft acquisition, disposition and financing transactions.
Clients also seek Amanda’s advice on regulatory matters with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT). She is the only attorney at the firm to hold a DOT Certificate of Authorization, which allows aircraft charter companies to operate large aircraft as part of their charter operations.
Throughout her career, Amanda has been seconded with multiple clients. These “in-house” experiences give her unique insight into the everyday realities that clients face. Amanda also counsels clients on the lawful commercial use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and closely monitors development of the regulatory framework for UAS.