The Wicks Group

The Wicks Group The Wicks Group provides specialized legal and consulting services to clients with aviation-related interests.

Based in Washington, D.C., The Wicks Group (TWG) provides specialized legal and consulting services to clients with aviation interests. We assist a wide variety of clients, including U.S. and foreign civil aviation authorities, airlines, airports and airport service providers, aircraft manufacturers, freight shippers and forwarders, and companies that operate corporate or private jets. Moreover, T

WG serves clients from all over the world, reflecting our expertise in both domestic and international aviation matters. The firm has clients based in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, the Far East, Canada, and the Caribbean, as well as the United States. TWG attorneys guide our clients through complex regulatory matters, help them accomplish commercial transactions, and advise them on how best to respond to legal issues that may arise. Our attorneys are experts in regulatory law, business law, aircraft financing, international law and regulation, immigration, customs, and hazardous materials shipping, among other areas. The quality and effectiveness of the services we provide are reflected in the fact that we enjoy long-standing relationships with many clients. Our consultants have a proven ability to assist civil aviation authorities, airports, air carriers, and research institutes through management consulting, technical assistance, documentation, and other types of projects. We regularly help foreign civil aviation authorities come into compliance with international safety monitoring and oversight standards, assist air carriers undergoing certification by a civil aviation authority, provide work group facilitation and support, and conduct various types of airport studies. We also have assisted the FAA with numerous projects to develop new or revised policies and procedures as well as leadership development programs. Many of our consulting clients are “repeat customers”, attesting to their satisfaction with the quality and usefulness of our consulting services. A distinguishing feature of TWG is our ability to seamlessly blend the services of our attorneys and our consultants through a team structure that meets the precise needs of our clients most efficiently. Many of our clients have benefited from the ready availability of both legal and consulting expertise from TWG and our practice of integrating the two in order to provide the greatest value to our clients.

The Wicks Group Welcomes Back Erin Patton as Senior Analyst and Consultant ✈️ The Wicks Group (TWG) is pleased to announ...
05/13/2026

The Wicks Group Welcomes Back Erin Patton as Senior Analyst and Consultant ✈️

The Wicks Group (TWG) is pleased to announce that Erin Patton has rejoined the firm as a Senior Analyst and Consultant.

Erin is primarily supporting TWG’s global consulting engagements with civil aviation authorities (CAAs) that focus on improving CAA compliance with international aviation safety standards and helping them prepare for audits of their aviation safety oversight as assessed by ICAO and the FAA. Erin’s previous experience with aviation safety consulting includes supporting technical assistance projects in Angola, Bahrain, and Azerbaijan with regulatory analysis, technical writing, inspector training assistance. Erin also has professional experience in business development, program coordination, and marketing government economic development programs.

Learn more here: https://www.wicks-group.com/entry/twg-welcomes-erin-patton-as-a-senior-analyst-and-consultant

The Wicks Group (TWG) is pleased to welcome Nicolas Bloch as a Senior Technical Consultant.With more than 40 years of ex...
05/07/2026

The Wicks Group (TWG) is pleased to welcome Nicolas Bloch as a Senior Technical Consultant.

With more than 40 years of experience in aviation oxygen system manufacturing and international standards development, Nicolas brings deep technical expertise in aviation oxygen systems to support TWG’s consulting, and legal engagements.

Nicolas has served as Engineering Vice President for Safran Oxygen Systems and in other corporate roles spanning engineering, program management, and business development. Nicolas also is a former Chairman, Vice-Chair, and Secretary and a current Steering Committee Member of the SAE A-10 Aircraft Oxygen Equipment Committee. Through his Committee work, Nicolas has contributed to the development of global industry standards for aircraft oxygen systems that are used in aircraft certification.

We are excited to have Nicolas join the team and look forward to making his expertise available to our clients worldwide.

For more information, read here: https://www.wicks-group.com/entry/the-wicks-group-announces-nicolas-bloch-as-a-new-senior-technical-consultant

The Wicks Group (TWG) was pleased to participate in the 11th Annual Global Leadership Meeting (AGLM), hosted by the Fede...
04/27/2026

The Wicks Group (TWG) was pleased to participate in the 11th Annual Global Leadership Meeting (AGLM), hosted by the Federal Aviation Administration in Washington, D.C., April 22–23, 2026. 🛫 🛬

This premier forum convenes global aviation leaders from the FAA and industry to advance collaboration on safety oversight and align on global and regional priorities.

TWG was represented by Managing Director Glenn Wicks, Vice President of Consulting Services Larry Fields, Senior Technical Consultant John Benning, and Director, Consulting Services Lenica M.

TWG’s participation underscores our continued commitment to supporting civil aviation authorities, air carriers, and government stakeholders worldwide in strengthening regulatory frameworks and enhancing safety oversight. We remain focused on advancing global aviation standards and fostering cross-border collaboration.

For more information, read here: https://www.wicks-group.com/entry/twg-participates-in-the-11th-federal-aviation-administration-faa-annual-global-leadership-meeting

The Wicks Group(TWG) was pleased to participate in the IPANA 2026 Spring Conference, held April 7–9, 2026 in West Palm B...
04/15/2026

The Wicks Group(TWG) was pleased to participate in the IPANA 2026 Spring Conference, held April 7–9, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Managing Director Glenn Wicks and Senior Associate Ali Orr engaged with IPANA's new Executive Director, Racheal McConnaughhay, industry leaders, member companies, and partners on key issues impacting the industrial packaging sector.

As long-standing counsel to IPANA, TWG greatly values its continued partnership in supporting manufacturers of industrial steel, plastic, and fiber drums, as well as rigid intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), and their suppliers across North America.

Learn more here: https://www.wicks-group.com/entry/the-wicks-group-attends-the-ipana-2026-spring-conference-in-west-palm-beach-florida

Lenica Morales Valenzuela, Director, Consulting Services, to Guide USTDA-funded Mongolia Project ✈️The Wicks Group (TWG)...
04/10/2026

Lenica Morales Valenzuela, Director, Consulting Services, to Guide USTDA-funded Mongolia Project ✈️

The Wicks Group (TWG) is pleased to announce that Lenica Morales Valenzuela, who joined the firm as a Director, Consulting Services in August 2024, will function as one of the leaders for the USTDA-funded project in Mongolia.

In this role, Lenica is responsible for the day-to-day operations and the on-the-ground mobilization of the team responsible for the delivery of technical assistance. In addition, Lenica will be responsible for coordinating business development and management of TWG consulting engagements with foreign civil aviation authorities (CAAs), air carriers, and other aviation stakeholders.

Lenica has extensive experience in aviation regulatory affairs and international market access, including supporting governments in achieving FAA IASA Category 1 ratings. She brings a cross-functional approach that integrates regulatory, operational, and commercial considerations to deliver practical, implementation-focused solutions.

Learn more here: https://www.wicks-group.com/entry/lenica-morales-valenzuela-director-consulting-services-to-guide-ustda-funded-mongolia-project

TWG Welcomes Attorney Rachel Winard as Counsel 👏 The Wicks Group is pleased to announce that Rachel Winard recently join...
03/03/2026

TWG Welcomes Attorney Rachel Winard as Counsel 👏

The Wicks Group is pleased to announce that Rachel Winard recently joined the firm as Counsel, bringing more than 15 years of experience in federal, state, and local statutory and regulatory analysis; land use, zoning, and environmental law; and consumer product compliance to the firm’s regulatory practice and related consulting matters.

Since joining the firm, Rachel has been offering TWG clientele guidance on navigating complex statutory requirements, compliance frameworks, and risk management challenges in the aviation sector, including for special permit applications and hazardous materials packaging and shipping matters.

Based in Brooklyn, NY, Rachel Winard holds a law degree from Columbia Law School and is a member of the New York Bar.

For more information, read here: https://www.wicks-group.com/entry/twg-welcomes-attorney-rachel-winard-as-counsel

The Wicks Group to Provide USTDA-Funded Technical Assistance to the Government of Mongolia 🛫 🇲🇳 🇺🇸The Government of Mong...
02/05/2026

The Wicks Group to Provide USTDA-Funded Technical Assistance to the Government of Mongolia 🛫 🇲🇳 🇺🇸

The Government of Mongolia and the Government of the United States today announced the signing of a U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Grant Agreement. The USTDA grant will fund technical assistance from The Wicks Group Consulting (TWG) to the Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia (CAA of Mongolia) to help Mongolia achieve a Category 1 rating under the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) program. An IASA Category 1 (CAT 1) rating is necessary for Mongolian air carriers, such as MIAT Mongolian Airlines (MIAT), to obtain U.S. regulatory approvals for direct flight operations between Mongolia and the U.S.

The scope of the IASA technical assistance to be provided under the Grant Agreement was developed in part from findings and recommendations provided by TWG to the CAA of Mongolia as part of a 2024 IASA Baseline Assessment project that was funded by the Government of Mongolia.

For more information, read here: http://www.wicks-group.com/entry/twg-to-provide-ustda-funded-technical-assistance-to-the-government-of-mongolia

For more information from USTDA, read here: https://www.ustda.gov/ustda-partners-with-mongolia-to-advance-secure-direct-air-links/

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Congratulations to our long-standing client Silk Way West Airlines on your continued success in fleet renewal and expans...
02/04/2026

Congratulations to our long-standing client Silk Way West Airlines on your continued success in fleet renewal and expansion. 👏 👏 👏

We are proud to support the addition of the Boeing 777 Freighter to your FAA Part 129 Operations Specifications.

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We are pleased to welcome our fourth Boeing 777 Freighter to the Silk Way West Airlines fleet — with this addition, our fleet now stands at 12 aircraft.
The aircraft is the fourth of six Boeing 777 Freighters ordered, with the remaining deliveries expected in 2027 — completing the first phase of our fleet renewal program.
Looking ahead, the second phase of fleet modernization will begin in 2028, including the introduction of next-generation freighters to support capacity growth and expand operations, with the total fleet set to reach 20 wide-body aircraft by 2030.

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TWG Announces New Senior Technical Consultant John Benning ✈️ The Wicks Group (TWG) is pleased to announce that John Ben...
02/03/2026

TWG Announces New Senior Technical Consultant John Benning ✈️

The Wicks Group (TWG) is pleased to announce that John Benning, former senior manager of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has joined the firm as a Senior Technical Consultant effective November 1st, 2025.

In this role, Mr. Benning will draw on more than four decades of experience in aviation safety, international regulatory oversight, accident investigation, and airworthiness to support TWG’s consulting and legal engagements across the global aviation sector.

For more information, read here: http://www.wicksgroupconsulting.com/entry/twg-announces-new-senior-technical-consultant-john-benning

2025: A Year of Impact.  2026: Continuing to Deliver. As we closed out 2025, we’re proud of the work our team has delive...
01/17/2026

2025: A Year of Impact.
2026: Continuing to Deliver.

As we closed out 2025, we’re proud of the work our team has delivered across the aviation ecosystem—supporting complex regulatory matters, high-stakes litigation, and emerging aviation operations.

This year, our work included:

✅ Serving as regulatory expert witnesses for major U.S. airlines
✅ Supporting a major U.S. carrier in the filing of a Part 16 complaint
✅ Providing foreign air carrier regulatory support, navigating international compliance and operating authority
✅ Providing strategic, commercial and regulatory advice to the Silk Way Group's cargo airlines, Silk Way and Silk Way West Airlines for operations in the United States and internationally
✅ Assisting Global Feeder Services (GFS) in its cargo freight forwarding services including its partnership with Antonov Airlines
✅ Having Glenn Wicks, Managing Director, serve as Chairman and a keynote speaker for the 2025 Caspian Air Cargo Summit
✅ Assisting drone operators in securing required authorizations to conduct drone shows safely and successfully
✅ Delivering ongoing IPANA counsel and support throughout the year

We enter 2026 committed to the same principles that guided our work this year: technical rigor, regulatory credibility, and practical solutions for our client.

More announcements coming soon.

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