A recognized expert, John is sought by news and legal organizations for information and commentary. In addition to dozens of television appearances, John is regularly invited to speak in-person about aviation, drones and aviation law.
John often discusses aviation law at professional conferences. John has been a presenter at the IATSBA Air & Transport Law Conference, the American Bar Association’s TIPS Aviation and Space Law Committee Conference, and the Southern Methodist University Air Law Symposium.
Clips from some of John’s recent media appearances are below:
Philadelphia, PA – Fox 29 asked John Gagliano, an Aviation Attorney and former Navy Pilot, to provide aviation expertise and initial thoughts about the tragic crash of a Learjet 55 after takeoff from the Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE Airport) on January 31, 2025.
Los Angeles, CA – In the hours after the tragic mid-air collision in Washington, DC, on January 29, 2025, news outlets around the country asked Aviation Attorney and former Navy Pilot John Gagliano to provide aviation and legal expertise for a stunned nation. This clip was aired on CBS News Los Angeles and was widely viewed around the country.
Miami, FL – Board Certified Aviation Attorney and former Navy Pilot John Gagliano provides aviation expertise about the discovery of two stowaways who died tragically while hiding in a JetBlue plane’s landing gear compartment.
Philadelphia, PA – John Gagliano provides aviation commentary on the Chopper 6 crash for 6ABC’s Action News.
Philadelphia, PA – CBS3 News asked John Gagliano to analyze the conditions of the Chopper 6 crash near Hammonton, NJ.
John Gagliano’s expert analysis of the flight path of Kobe Bryant’s helicopter for NBC10 Philadelphia
John Gagliano discusses the heroic actions of a pilot who saved lives during a critical helicopter emergency on Philadelphia’s Action News.
John Gagliano discusses the NTSB Hearing about the Calabasas, CA helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and others.
John Gagliano discusses drone safety and rules on “Good Day Philadelphia” Fox 29
John Gagliano discusses the tragic crash of a Beech Bonanza in Upper Moreland, PA
John Gagliano discusses the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX 8
John Gagliano’s KYW News Radio interview about facts revealed at NTSB hearing | Southwest Flight 1380
John Gagliano discusses the tragedy of Southwest Flight 1380 and the FAA’s late solution
John Gagliano’s KYW News Radio interview about the NTSB investigation process after the Southwest Flight 1380 tragedy
John Gagliano comments on the Roy Halladay plane crash investigation
John Gagliano discusses recent airline and passenger incidents
John discusses clear air turbulence with a meteorologist
John Gagliano discusses recent airline and passenger incidents