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The Primary Jurisdiction Doctrine Looms over Litigation Concerning FAA Aircraft Certifications

The Air & Space Lawyer

Marc L. Antonecchia

Airworthiness or other aircraft certifications have been adjudicated for decades. The primary jurisdiction doctrine court potentially may be utilized to stay or dismiss an action pending the FAA’s resolution of a factual issue that requires administrative discretion.

READ: The Primary Jurisdiction Doctrine Looms over Litigation Concerning FAA Aircraft Certifications

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