May 1, 2021 | Air and Space Law, Comment, Madison L. George
By Madison L. George Abstract Currently, airlines have no legal duty to report an in-flight sexual assault to law enforcement. This lack of a duty to report hinders investigations, prevents victims from receiving closure, and imposes additional liability on air...
May 1, 2021 | Administrative Law, Air and Space Law, Comment, Drew H. Nunn
By Drew H. Nunn Abstract The over-delegation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of new aircraft design certification authority to the very companies seeking such certification has led to a stunning lack of oversight and bending to private economic interests....
May 1, 2021 | Air and Space Law, Article, Caitlyn Georgeson, Matthew T. Stubbs, Military, War, and Peace
By Caitlyn Georgeson and Matthew T. Stubbs Abstract Space infrastructure is now integral to both civilian life and warfare. Belligerents may find great military advantage in destroying a satellite in orbit, but this could have grave consequences for civilians on earth...
May 1, 2021 | Air and Space Law, Article, Simon A. Butt, Tim Lindsey, Transportation Law
By Simon A. Butt and Tim Lindsey Download the full article (PDF) here. Westlaw | Lexis Recommended Citation Simon A. Butt et al., Liability for the Death of Aircraft Passengers in Indonesia, 85 J. Air L. & Com. 573 (2020).
Dec 1, 2020 | Air and Space Law, Article, John L. Sasso
By John L. Sasso Download the full article (PDF) here. Westlaw | Lexis Recommended Citation John L. Sasso, Whose Rights Are They Anyway? Solving the Problem of Extraterritorial Assertions of Authority in the Aviation Industry, 85 J. Air L. & Com. 537...
Dec 1, 2020 | Air and Space Law, Article, Jack Milligan, Torts
By Jack Milligan Abstract One of the primary challenges facing the American aviation industry is the issue of federal preemption. Although Congress has a long history of heavy involvement in regulating the aviation industry, the Federal Aviation Act (FAAct) does not...
Dec 1, 2020 | Administrative Law, Air and Space Law, Alexa N. Acquista, Article
By Alexa N. Acquista Abstract In the last two decades, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has implemented a variety of new screening and identity verification methods in U.S. airports through its various agencies such as the Transportation Security...
Dec 1, 2020 | Air and Space Law, Article, Government Contracts, Nicole A. Williamson
By Nicole A. Williamson Abstract This Article explores how to employ federal government contracting programs to increase gender and racial diversity within the space industry. Part II of the Article touches briefly on the importance of diversity generally and examines...
Dec 1, 2020 | Air and Space Law, Aram Daniel Kerkonian, Article, Nivedita Raju
By Aram Daniel Kerkonian and Nivedita Raju Download the full article (PDF) here. Westlaw | Lexis Recommended Citation Aram Daniel Kerkonian et al., The Legal Challenges of International Suborbital Flights: A Bilateral Solution, 85 J. Air L. & Com. 387...
Oct 30, 2020 | Air and Space Law, Book Review, Sylvia Ospina
By Sylvia Ospina Abstract By the time this review appears in print, perhaps a third edition of this excellent treatise on space law will be needed. The first edition was issued in 2009 and was reviewed by this author in the Journal of Air Law and Commerce. The second...
