The Principles and Practice of International Aviation Law provides an introduction to, and demystification of, the private and public dimensions of international aviation law. Unlike other global sectors, the air transport industry is not governed by a discrete area of the law, but by disparate transnational regulatory instruments. Everything from the routes that an international air carrier can serve to the acquisition of its fleet and its liability to passengers and shippers for incidents arising from its operations can be the object of bilateral and multilateral treaties that represent diverse and often contradictory interests. Beneath this are hundreds of domestic regulatory regimes that also apply national and international rules in disparate ways. The result is an agglomeration of legal cultures that can leave even experienced lawyers and academics perplexed. By combining classical doctrinal analysis with insights from newer disciplines such as international relations and economics, the book maps international aviation law's complex terrain for new and veteran observers alike.

Written in the context of the post-9/11 legal climate, this text introduces all the major areas of aviation, covering such topics as the international air law regime, crimes involving aircraft, international air carriage, litigation management, and governmental immunity from liability.

Written with the aim of presenting the major laws and policies that shape the global aviation industry, and featuring contemporary issues such as the Boeing 737 MAX grounding and emergence of unmanned aerial vehicles ("drones"), Introduction to Aviation Law presents commentary and primary source material focused on "public law" (i.e., government actions and policies that influence travel rights, airspace, aircraft, airmen, federalism, airline deregulation, air passenger rights, and air piracy and crime) as well as "private law" dealings, including aircraft transactions, labor and employment, airports, accident litigation, and international accident litigation.

Issued in earlier editions under the title Practical aviation law.

Case studies for each major topic are supplemented by discussion and questions for classroom review Instructor's CD-ROM contains PowerPoint presentations and chapter outlines

Foundations of Aviation Law is an easy-reading general primer into the often complex world of aviation law, written for aviation students as well as legal professionals who are looking for broad-based, introductory coverage of the subject. The text begins with basic legal concepts that build a foundation for in-depth exploration of aviation-specific subject matter. This allows the instructor to utilize one text in situations where a basic foundation in law is required before moving into aviation law specifics. It includes citations to relevant and key court decisions that provide a solid underpinning for the student of aviation law. The book is divided into six general categories, with fifteen relevant sub-chapters, allowing focused learning into particular areas of law. Throughout it features chapter summaries, key word indices and review questions. The design easily allows instructors to develop syllabi that spotlight the specific area of law that they are interested in exploring, providing comprehensive coverage of both traditional introductory legal concepts and topical aviation subject matter.

Up-to-date advice on legal issues affecting anyone involved in general aviation Fully revised throughout, General Aviation Law, Third Edition, is an essential legal guide for those who work in aviation, including mechanics, pilots, aircraft owners, and aviation business owners. This practical reference answers all questions regarding aviation law in understandable layperson's terms. The information in the book helps you to avoid legal troubles and describes what to expect if you are taken to court. Real-world case studies illustrate the topics addressed. All pertinent laws are clearly explained and clarified, providing you with the knowledge you need to understand your legal rights and protect yourself from costly litigation. Coverage includes: The American legal system The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aircraft ownership Homebuilt aircraft Aviation insurance FAA enforcement procedures Principles of negligence liability Particular applications of negligence law Product liability Medical certificate appeals and special insurance