The General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994 - An Update

T HE GENERAL AVIATION Revitalization Act ("GARA") stat- ute, and its judicial interpretation, generates many fans and foes.One can find ample arguments on either side of the fence for support or criticism on the issue of GARA.Like any good political argument, there are statistics, figures, and public policy debates that support both sides.'Tort reform is a hot issue but, GARA is unique.GARA has been called "the envy of every manufacturing industry with ongoing product liability exposure" because there are no other manufacturing statutes like it 2 GARA is a young statute and its continued development through emergent interpretation will be an interesting ride.In this review, I will focus on some provisions and exceptions to the GARA stat-* This article was written before the decision in Sheesle, v. Cessna Aircraft Co., which is a pivotal GARA case.Please see Sheesiry v. Cessna Aircraft Co., No. Civ.02-4185-KES, 2006 WI. 1084103 (D.S.D. Apr. 20, 2006).