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Space Politics

Covers space policy, new and commentary. By Jeff Foust.

http://www.spacepolitics.com

May 19
Differing perspectives on commercial crew

Differing perspectives on commercial crew

Speaking at the meeting Wednesday of the FAA’s Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee (COMSTAC) in Washington, NASA administrator Charles Bolden made another pitch—this time to a rather sympathetic audience—for…
May 17
NASA operating plan may reverse Congressional increase in planetary science

NASA operating plan may reverse Congressional increase in planetary science

NASA’s operating plan for fiscal year 2013 will reportedly reverse the increases awarded to the agency’s planetary science program by Congress, according to a report. The Planetary Exploration Newsletter (PEN) reported Wednesday…
May 16
Hearings: commercial space today, Mars next week

Hearings: commercial space today, Mars next week

Later today the space subcommittee of the Senate Commerce Committee will hold a hearing on “Partnerships to Advance the Business of Space”. The hearing’s lineup of witnesses include some key people who have been involved in…

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Aviation Law Prof Blog

By DePaul University Law Professors Brian F. Havel, Michael S. Jacobs and Andrew Eastmond.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/aviation/

May 17
Friday Link Roundup

Friday Link Roundup

There was quite a bit of noteworthy aviation law news late this week, so we thought we'd provide a list of links below. Though the EU has pressed the pause button on parts of its aviation emissions regulation, it is...
May 16
Michael Whitaker Selected for FAA Post

Michael Whitaker Selected for FAA Post

We'd like to congratulate Michael G. Whitaker, past advisory board member and long-time friend of the International Aviation Law Institute, who will be appointed by President Obama to become Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation…
May 15
CAPA on Consolidation in European Market

CAPA on Consolidation in European Market

CAPA has a good rundown today of the current and future state of airline consolidation in Europe. The piece suggests that while Europe has yet to achieve the degree of consolidation present in the North American market, significant future…

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MARPA Blog

Provides news and commentary on the regulations, laws, policies and trends affecting the aircraft parts manufacturing community. From the Modification and Replacement Parts Association.

http://pmaparts.wordpress.com

May 14
Updated Agenda for Int’l Safety Conference

Updated Agenda for Int’l Safety Conference

Today, EASA issued an updated agenda for the 2013 EASA / FAA International Aviation Safety Conference. The Conference is the annual meeting among EASA, FAA, TCCA and other regulators to discuss new paradigms in regulatory oversight. This…
Apr 26
Help Shape the Future of Part 21!

Help Shape the Future of Part 21!

The SMS/Part 21 Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) will affect each and every manufacturer of PMA. MARPA will therefore be there every step of the way, working to ensure that the interests of PMA community are protected. But in order to…
Apr 16
FAA Guidance on Major Repair/Alteration Data: Open for Comment

FAA Guidance on Major Repair/Alteration Data: Open for Comment

FAA draft guidance on major repair and alteration data approval is open for public comment through June 12, 2013. This is a significant draft gudance document that is worth reviewing by anyone or who relies on FAA-approved data. Continue…

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Aviation Law Discussions

Covers aviation law, safety and security. By Reigel & Associates Ltd.

http://www.aerolegalservices.com/AviationLawDiscussions.shtml

May 3
Deadline Approaches For Part 121 Pilots To Have ATP And 1st Class Medical Certificate

Deadline Approaches For Part 121 Pilots To Have ATP And 1st Class Medical Certificate

As you may know, when Congress passed the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Extension Act of 2010, Public Law (P.L.) 111-216, it imposed an August 2, 2013 deadline upon Part 121 pilot flightcrew members by which time…
Apr 1
When Aircraft Go Bump On The Ramp

When Aircraft Go Bump On The Ramp

Ever wonder what your obligations might be if you accidentally taxi your aircraft into another aircraft on the ramp? Can you just inspect the damage to your aircraft, decide it looks OK and then go flying? And if you do, what will the FAA…
Feb 1
Is A Safety Pilot Acting As A Second In Command? Not Necessarily.

Is A Safety Pilot Acting As A Second In Command? Not Necessarily.

If you are an instrument rated pilot, you know that you have to be "current" in order to legally exercise the privileges of the instrument rating as pilot in command. Specifically, in order to act as pilot in command of an instrument flight…

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Aviation and Airport Development…

Aviation and Airport Development Law

Covers aviation law issues, including federal environmental and transportation regulations. By Chevalier, Allen and Lichman, LLP.

http://www.aviationairportdevelopmentlaw.com/

Apr 23
FAA Takes Two Important Steps During the Week of April 20

FAA Takes Two Important Steps During the Week of April 20

During the past week, the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) has taken two actions likely to elicit “equal and opposite reactions” from the aviation community specifically, and the American public in…
Apr 8
Surrounding Communities Object to Approval of the Los Angeles International Airport Specific Plan Amendment Study Project

Surrounding Communities Object to Approval of the Los Angeles International Airport Specific Plan Amendment Study Project

On March 27, 2013, the Los Angeles County Airport Land Use Commission (“ALUC”) gave the latest in a series of approvals including those from Los Angeles Board of Airport of Commissioners (“BOAC”) and Los Angeles City…
Feb 20
Cities Challenge Federal Aviation Administration Environmental Assessment for Conversion of Paine/Boeing Field to Commercial Airport

Cities Challenge Federal Aviation Administration Environmental Assessment for Conversion of Paine/Boeing Field to Commercial Airport

On January 31, 2013, the Cities of Mukilteo and Edmonds, Washington, and concerned citizens and organizations in the vicinity of Paine/Boeing Field, Everett, Washington (“Petitioners”) filed a “Petition for Review of Agency…

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Aviation Law Monitor

Provides insight and commentary on aviation accidents and the law. By Mike Danko.

http://www.aviationlawmonitor.com/

Apr 11
$26 Million Jury Verdict After Lycoming Refuses to Turn Over Document

$26 Million Jury Verdict After Lycoming Refuses to Turn Over Document

A jury in Washington state handed down a $26 million verdict against Avco Lycoming as a result of a fatal Cessna 172 crash that killed three people in 2008. The jury's award included $6 million in punitive damages, designed…
Mar 24
Another Robinson R44 Helicopter Explodes on Impact

Another Robinson R44 Helicopter Explodes on Impact

This Robinson R44 crash was in Australia. Witnesses said that nearby restaurant staff “grabbed every fire extinguisher in the building, but there were too many flames . . . There was nothing anyone could do.”No occupant of a…
Feb 11
NTSB Questions FAA's Practice of Allowing Boeing to Self-Certify its Design

NTSB Questions FAA's Practice of Allowing Boeing to Self-Certify its Design

The FAA allows Boeing to certify its own design work. That means that, at least to some extent, Boeing now regulates itself. That never seemed like such a great idea to me. After all, isn't it the…

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IFTTA - International Travel and…

IFTTA - International Travel and Tourism News

Covers travel and tourism law news, events, legislation and court decisions. By the International Forum of Travel and Tourism Advocates (IFTTA).

http://ifttablog.blogspot.com/

Jan 3
IFTTA News - Recent Item

IFTTA News - Recent Item

USA: Federal Aviation Administration to reexamine passenger use of portable electronic devices on board aircraft; CJEU: no distance contract required for consumer forum pursuant to Brussels I Regulation; USA: court decides on…
Sep 3
Update on IFTTA New

Update on IFTTA New

German Court challenges EU Regulation on security standards for passports and travel documents; UK: airlines to include debit card surcharges in headline prices;
Jun 22
Most recent IFTTA news post

Most recent IFTTA news post

ECJ Advocate General delivers opinion on rail passenger rights; USA: Transportation Secretary queried on EU Emissions Trading System; Civil Juries to Receive Guidance on Damages in Scotland; Austria: Appelate court reverses…

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Res Communis

Covers the legal aspects of human activities using aerospace technologies. From the University of Mississippi School of Law.

http://rescommunis.olemiss.edu/

Nov 27
Event: Space Policy Challenges Facing the Second Obama Administration

Event: Space Policy Challenges Facing the Second Obama Administration

Source – Secure World Foundation: Space Policy Challenges Facing the Second Obama Administration
Nov 27
Disasters Charter: Flood in England

Disasters Charter: Flood in England

The Disasters Charter has been activated for a Flood in England: Flood in England Type of Event: Flood Location of Event: England, United Kingdom Date of Charter Activation: 27 November 2012 Charter Requestor: Environment Agency (of England…
Nov 26
New DoD Space Policy

New DoD Space Policy

The United States Department of Defense has released a new Space Policy and a Fact Sheet on the Policy. The press release states: New DOD Space Policy Addresses Safety, Security, Access By Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service

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Alexander Holburn Aviation Law…

Alexander Holburn Aviation Law Blog

Covers developments in Canadian aviation law. By Alexander Holburn Beaudin & Lang LLP.

http://www.airlawblog.com

Nov 22
Foreign Carriers Must Comply With Canadian Privacy Law

Foreign Carriers Must Comply With Canadian Privacy Law

A Canadian resident sought information from KLM about its policies and practices relating to the management of his personal information as a passenger. The airline was slow to respond and ultimately provided a minimal response. The passenger…
Nov 20
14th Annual Aviation Conference

14th Annual Aviation Conference

The aviation partners of Paterson, MacDougall LLP and Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP are pleased to announce that the 14th Annual Aviation Conference will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2013, at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel and…
Oct 3
Airline Customer Service Issue Creates Liability Under the Montreal Convention

Airline Customer Service Issue Creates Liability Under the Montreal Convention

Mr. Gontcharov travelled by air from the Dominican Republic to his home in Toronto. During the flight, he complained to the flight attendant that he was cold and requested that she either turn the heat up or provide him with a blanket. …

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Aviation Law Blog

Covers FAA and NTSB news, and airplane and helicopter accidents. From Clifford Law Offices.

http://aviation.cliffordlaw.com

Oct 17
“Once in a Generation” Plane Crash

“Once in a Generation” Plane Crash

A dramatic documentary follows an international team of experts as they re-create a plane crash was shown Sunday (Oct. 14) in a feature-length on the Discovery Channel.
Aug 7
Near Miss of Two Planes -- Front Page Wall Street Journal Article

Near Miss of Two Planes -- Front Page Wall Street Journal Article

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Aug 6
Near Miss of Two Planes — Front Page Wall Street Journal Article

Near Miss of Two Planes — Front Page Wall Street Journal Article

The headline said it all — “Chilling Account of Near-Miss, Close Call of Military Plane, American Airlines Jet Highlights Air Traffic Lapses.” The Aug. 6, 2012 article by The Wall Street Journal reports of the National…

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Air Safety and Law

Covers aviation safety law and litigation. By Kreindler & Kreindler LLP.

http://www.airsafetyandlaw.com/

Oct 8
Another Cirrus SR22 Landing Crash

Another Cirrus SR22 Landing Crash

Its happening way too often… On Labor day weekend I got a text from a friend telling me that yet another Cirrus SR22 had crashed on landing… This time in Falmouth, Massachusetts. (read about Kreindler’s investigation here). He said,…
Jan 4
FAA implements new crew rest requirements for commercial carrier

FAA implements new crew rest requirements for commercial carrier

As we have noted on several occasions, the disconnect between the NTSB and the FAA on the subject of safety recommendations has long been a problem and concern for aviation safety advocates. Too often the FAA’s dual mandate to both promote…
Dec 19
NTSB accident statistics offer a positive sign for US aviation safety

NTSB accident statistics offer a positive sign for US aviation safety

Signs that the aviation industry continues to put “Safety First” and seek zero tolerance with respect to accidents are evident in data released today by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). This year’s numbers indicate…

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Space Travel Law News

Covers space law and space travel. From the Space Travel Law Association (STELA). By Manuel David Masseno, Uta Stenzel and Phil Cameron.

http://spacetravellaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 24
Asteroid Mining Venture Backed by Google Execs, James Cameron Unveiled

Asteroid Mining Venture Backed by Google Execs, James Cameron Unveiled

[Source] by Mike Wall, SPACE.com Senior WriterDate: 23 April 2012 Time: 09:00 PM ET
Apr 17
Private Company's 1st Space Station Visit On Track

Private Company's 1st Space Station Visit On Track

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A private U.S. company is on track to become the first commercial visitor to the International Space Station.NASA said Monday there's a good chance that Space Exploration Technologies Corp., or SpaceX, will make…
Jan 27
Moon or Asteroid? NASA's Next Giant Leap Depends On Who'll Be President

Moon or Asteroid? NASA's Next Giant Leap Depends On Who'll Be President

By Mike Wall, SPACE.com Senior WriterThe United States may start working toward establishing a moon colony by 2020, or an asteroid may remain the next target for manned exploration; it depends on who wins this November's presidential…

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The NV Flyer

Reviews legal developments affecting airlines and travel agents.

http://nvflyer.wordpress.com

Jan 31
Conditions of carriage withstand tort claims by delayed passenger

Conditions of carriage withstand tort claims by delayed passenger

Lavine v. American Airlines, Inc. (Md. Special App. Dec. 1, 2011). Using aa.com, the plaintiffs bought two American Airlines tickets for roundtrip transportation originating and terminating at Reagan National Airport, with an intermediate…
Dec 12
Ejected passenger’s claims fall, and fail, under Montreal Convention

Ejected passenger’s claims fall, and fail, under Montreal Convention

Rogers v. Continental Airlines (D. N.J. Sept. 21, 2011). The passenger and her daughter boarded the aircraft for a flight from Newark, New Jersey, to Cancun, Mexico, and stood in the forward galley while flight attendants tried to sort out…
Nov 13
Passenger not required to prove violation of regulation in order to establish that “accident” under Montreal Convention occurred

Passenger not required to prove violation of regulation in order to establish that “accident” under Montreal Convention occurred

Phifer v. Icelandair (9th Cir. (Cal.) Sept. 1, 2011). While boarding a flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Reykjavik, Iceland, the passenger struck her head on an overhead video monitor that was extended in the “down” position. She…

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Aviation Law Questions and Answers

Covers aviation issues and accidents. By Hightower Angelley LLP.

http://www.hightangel.com/blog/

Jul 20
Do Your Homework Before Choosing a Sightseeing Tour Flight Operator

Do Your Homework Before Choosing a Sightseeing Tour Flight Operator

Summer time is vacation time and if your vacation potentially involves an aerial tour, make sure you do your homework ahead of time. Sightseeing tour flights generally involve helicopters being chartered by vacationing families seeking…
Jun 24
Airport Anti-Groping Law Reintroduced in Texa

Airport Anti-Groping Law Reintroduced in Texa

Texas lawmakers are set to vote again Friday on a controversial law that would criminalize invasive body pat-downs at airports. William Angelley comments. See the full story by NBC’s Scott…
Apr 12
FAA Issues Emergency Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 737 Aircraft

FAA Issues Emergency Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 737 Aircraft

The FAA has called for the immediate inspection of certain areas of the external skin of all 737 – 300, -400 and -500 series aircraft. This inspection was prompted by the hole that opened up in the skin of a Southwest Airlines aircraft…

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Covers laws which regulates actions or events that transcend national frontiers, including human rights, environmental law, immigration, intellectual property and space law. By Derek Deavenport, John Dermody, Travis Hodgkins and Christine Ngo.

http://transnationallawblog.typepad.com/transnational_law_blog/

Apr 7
The Lure of China and Economic Activism

The Lure of China and Economic Activism

I wonder what do you think about Google’s decision to confront China’s censorship by pulling out of the country entirely despite a potential lost of profit for not doing its business with now the second largest economy in the word? A…
Apr 2
March's Winners and Loser

March's Winners and Loser

We are moving further away from the double dips danger! Last month the US economy added 162,000 jobs- a strong showing of a potentially more sustained recovery for US economy. Payroll gains are largely boosted by private sectors and much less…
Nov 18
Behind President Obama’s Warning of “Double Dip” Danger

Behind President Obama’s Warning of “Double Dip” Danger

Today, in an interview with Fox News in Beijing, President Obama warned that “the US economy could head into a ‘double-dip recession’ unless urgent steps were taken to rein back America’s mounting level of public debt,” reported the…

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Space Law Probe

Commentary on national and international space law issues. By Jesse Londin.

http://spacelawprobe.blogspot.com/

Jan 14
George Nield, acting AST chief

George Nield, acting AST chief

I see no announcement or notice on
Jan 10
Patti Grace Smith Rockets On

Patti Grace Smith Rockets On

"Volatus per inane homo privatus." Stamp it on your rocket.
Jan 7
Space law attractions '08

Space law attractions '08

Space-time flies and the action never stops for space lawyers and friends.

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