The Wicks Group Supports the Government of Ukraine and U.S. Government Achievement of Open Skies Agreement

Posted on Oct 22nd, 2015

The United States (US) and Ukraine signed an Open Skies Agreement today, July 14, 2015, that is expected to increase travel and trade between the two countries by removing government control over business decisions such as pricing, routes travelled and capacity, as well as increasing the number of …

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Regulatory Update - Recent Changes to 14 CFR Part 145 (Past Performance Now Matters)

Posted on Dec 18th, 2014

By Michael P. Fleming, Donald L. Mayer, Thomas A. Flynn, The Wicks Group, PLLC The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently finalized a series of rule changes to 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 145, which regulates aviation repair stations both domestically and abroad. The prima…

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FAA Grants More Exemptions for UAS Operations

Posted on Dec 10th, 2014

On December 10, 2014 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted five additional regulatory exemptions to four separate companies for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations. Each of the four companies represents different forms of industry, with proposals to operate UAS for the purpose of…

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Department of Treasury Authorizes Certain Transactions in Ukraine General License No. 3

Posted on Oct 7th, 2014

Pursuant to Executive Order 13662, the Secretary of Treasury identified specified persons operating in sectors of the Russian economy subject to sanction and implemented through Directives issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) pursuant to its delegated authorities. Directive1, is…

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FAA Grants Exemptions for Certain UAS Operations

Posted on Sep 30th, 2014

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted regulatory exemptions to six aerial photo and video production companies to use unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). This marks a step forward in integrating commercial UAS into the National Airspace.Specifically, the six companies sought exemptions fro…

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The United States Increases Sanctions Targeting Sectors of Russian Economy

Posted on Sep 12th, 2014

On September 11, 2014, the White House announced that new sanctions against Russia “in light of Russia’s actions to further destabilize Ukraine over the last month, including through the presence of heavily armed Russian forces in eastern Ukraine.”  Specifically, the United States has: (1)added new…

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