Alex Ferrer ReedAssociateAs a member of Winstead’s Corporate, Commercial Transactions & Outsourcing Practice Group, Alex is involved in drafting and negotiating complex commercial transactions and providing support for day-to-day legal matters within the commercial aviation sector.
In particular, she has participated in the negotiation of agreements pertaining to airframe, engine and component maintenance, avionics procurement and maintenance and customer loyalty programs. She also has experience in assisting clients with issues surrounding pilot recruitment, pilot training and flight school management.
ExperienceAirframe, Engine & Component Maintenance
- Representation of global U.S. airline in negotiation of kit maintenance services agreement pertaining to PW4000 engines with Chromalloy Gas Turbine
- Representation of global U.S. airline in negotiation of engine maintenance services agreement pertaining to V2500 engines with MTU
- Representation of global U.S. airline in negotiation of engine maintenance services agreement pertaining to V2500 engines with Iberia
- Representation of global and regional U.S. airlines in negotiation of CF34 engine maintenance services agreement with GE Engine Services
- Representation of regional U.S. airline in negotiation of CF34 engine maintenance services agreement with Standard Aero
- Representation of regional U.S. airline in negotiation of CF34 engine maintenance services agreement with Lufthansa Technik
- Representation of global U.S. airline in negotiation of CF6 engine maintenance services agreement with GE Engine Services
- Representation of global U.S. airline in negotiation of CF6 engine maintenance services agreement with CTS Engines
- Representation of regional U.S. airline in negotiation of airframe heavy maintenance services agreement for CRJ700 & CRJ900 aircraft with Avmax Avionics Services
- Representation of regional U.S. airline in negotiation of airframe heavy maintenance services agreement for CRJ700 & CRJ900 aircraft with Jazz Aviation
- Representation of regional U.S. airline in negotiation of APS2300 APU maintenance services agreement with Pratt & Whitney Canada
- Representation of regional U.S. airline in negotiation of wheels and brakes maintenance services agreement with Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems
Pooling & Management Services
- Representation of U.S. airline in negotiation of flight control surfaces LRU component maintenance services and pooling agreement for B787 aircraft with Moog
- Representation of U.S. airline in negotiation of LRU component maintenance services and pooling agreement for A321neo & A330 aircraft with Lufthansa Technik
Avionics Procurement & Maintenance
- Representation of regional U.S. airline in negotiation of CF34 engine material services agreement for CRJ700 & CRJ 900 aircraft with General Electric Company and GE Engine Services
- Representation of global U.S. airline in negotiation of aircraft parts, equipment, and tooling purchase agreement for Cirrus SR20 aircraft with Lufthansa Aviation Training
Customer Loyalty Programs
- Representation of global U.S. airline in negotiation of agreement with Global Solutions Team LLC regarding the provision by Global Solutions Team and Ticketmaster of a co-branded website for event ticket purchases, which included loyalty mile accrual and redemption opportunities for program members
- Representation of global U.S. airline in negotiation of loyalty program agreement with Hyatt regarding an extensive strategic loyalty program collaboration, including cross-program loyalty currency accrual opportunities, currency conversion opportunities and elite status matching opportunities
Pilot Recruitment & Flight School Management
- Representation of United Airlines in the design, development and implementation of Aviate, including (i) drafting of the Aviate program guide, policies and procedures manual and participation agreement forms to be used with flight schools, universities, and other institutions participating in Aviate, and (ii) negotiation of participation agreements with various participating universities, flight schools, United Express carriers and Part 135 operators
- Representation of United Airlines in the design, development and implementation of its Direct Flow program, including development of the program parameters and policies
- Representation of United Airlines in the sublease of flight school training property and facilities at Phoenix Goodyear Airport from Lufthansa Aviation Training
- Representation of United Airlines in the lease of 25 Cirrus SR20 aircraft from Lufthansa Aviation Training
- Representation of United Airlines in Cirrus SR20 maintenance services agreement with Lufthansa Aviation Training
- Representation of United Airlines in equipment purchase agreement for various Cirrus SR20 aircraft tooling and parts from Lufthansa Aviation Training
- Representation of United Airlines in the lease of 4 Piper Seminole PA44-180 from UND
Aircraft Simulators and Pilot Training Resources
- Representation of regional U.S. airline in negotiation of cabin trainer purchase agreement for E175 aircraft with EDM
- Representation of United Airlines in the negotiation of upset recovery training agreement with Aviation Performance Solutions
In-Flight Entertainment
- Representation of regional U.S. airline in negotiation of connectivity hardware, services and maintenance agreement with SpaceX (Starlink) for A321, A330 and B787 aircraft
Corporate
- Representation of global and regional U.S. airlines in negotiation of master consulting services agreements for various corporate consulting services with leading consultants, including Willis Towers Watson, Deloitte and SeaTec Consulting
- Representation of global U.S. airline in negotiation of master research services agreement and data processing agreement for multi-carrier customer satisfaction study and survey with Russell Research
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