2022 Year in Review – From the Ramp to the Boardroom

2022 was a year of growth and significant activity for Sidley’s Aviation and Airlines practice. It was marked by innovative transactions, industry-first investments, and groundbreaking purchases. Sidley represented leading aviation companies and major airlines in multiple deals including a historic agreement to purchase Boeing 787 Dreamliners; milestone investments in sustainable aviation fuel, including a flagship biofuel refinery and a renewable fuel joint venture; a sale to the world’s largest network of fixed-base operators; a renewal of an online partnership with a popular online travel agency; and a major role in shaping the “Airline Restructuring Deal of the Year.”

As featured in a 60 Minutes broadcast on CBS and the TODAY show on NBC, as well as the popular podcast Airlines Confidential, Sidley counseled top tier companies on over 200 diverse and leading-edge matters arising out of the aviation and airlines industry – retaining our Tier 1 ranking for Transportation Law by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®, “Best Law Firms” Survey 2022 and earning our place as the destination law firm for airlines and all facets of aviation across the globe.

As we move through 2023 and beyond, we look forward to partnering with our clients and friends as this rapidly-evolving industry continues to grow and adapt.