Introduction to Air Law

Course details

The course is designed to equip and update legal and non-legal professionals with the fundamental concepts of air law and how air law developments impact airport and airline business, with emphasis on the regulation of air carriers, airports, aerospace organisations and aircraft operations. It also provides participants with a better understanding of how legal issues can affect the various aerospace activities and all stakeholders involved in the civil aviation business. They will also learn to handle tricky air law issues and derive possible solutions to legal problems.

OUTLINE

• International Framework of Civil Aviation Law
• Basis for Ratification of International Treaties and Agreements
• International Air Traffic Treaties and Agreements: Bilateral and Open Skies
• Legal Aspects of Air Carriers Operations, Air Traffic Control, Aviation Security, Airport Operations and Accident Investigations
• Model Laws and Regulations
• Practices and Processes for Transportation of International Requirements in National Legislation
• Role of ICAO, Governments/Regulators, International Airlines and Other Industry Organisations
• Liability Issues
• Recent International and Regional Legal and Regulatory Developments

                        -       Airline ownership/control

                        -       Open skies

                        -       Low-cost carriers

                        -       Mergers and competition law

                        -       Safety and security audits

                        -       Enhanced security measures

                        -       Passenger rights

                        -       Privacy and data protection

                        -       Airbus A380

                        -       Minimum insurance

                        -       Risk management

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Legal and non-legal professionals from civil aviation authorities, airport authorities/ operators, airlines, aerospace industry, aircraft manufacturers, air services providers, insurance companies, as well as personnel directly involved in or supporting civil aviation business.