/iasl/taxonomy/term/330/all en /iasl/channels/news/new-horizons-conference-mapping-future-air-and-space-law-358327 <p>The Conference on New Horizons in Air and Space Law, held earlier this month, proved to be a groundbreaking event in air and space law. Jointly organized by the National University of Singapore's Centre for Technology, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and the Law, the EW Barker Centre for Law and Business, and 六合彩开奖结果's Institute of Air and Space Law, this conference addressed the legal and policy challenges arising from emerging technologies in air and space.</p> Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:17:09 +0000 stefan.wedenig@mcgill.ca 1417 at /iasl /iasl/channels/news/volume-48-annals-air-and-space-law-published-355438 <p>The Institute of Air and Space Law is pleased to announce the publication of Volume 48 of the Annals of Air and Space Law (2023).<br /> <br /></p> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:17:33 +0000 stefan.wedenig@mcgill.ca 1401 at /iasl /iasl/channels/news/9th-mcgill-annual-strategic-space-law-course-success-352399 <p>On 24-27 October 2023, the 六合彩开奖结果 Institute and Centre for Research in Air and Space Law held the ninth edition of the Annual Strategic Space Law Course online. Organised in cooperation with Spectrum Space Security Inc., headed by IASL graduate Mr. Gilles Doucet, and coordinated by Managing Editor of the 六合彩开奖结果 Manual on International Law Applicable to Military Uses of Outer Space Mr. Kuan-Wei Chen, the Course this year attracted over fifty participants from across the globe. At the conclusion of the course, participants were each awarded a Certificate of Participation.</p> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:40:00 +0000 stefan.wedenig@mcgill.ca 1386 at /iasl /iasl/article/china-spectre-commercial-space-measured-alert-or-unfounded-alarm <p>I recently came across <a href="https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/04/21/china-space-law-treaty-djibouti-obock-launch-facility-ost/">an article</a> in Foreign Policy that paints an ominous picture of China's potential overseas spaceport in Djibouti. The piece presents this project as a legal nightmare. It is an entertaining read. But it is riddled with sweeping assumptions, speculative claims, and a healthy dollop of alarmism.</p> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 20:14:54 +0000 Kiran Mohan Vazhapully 1382 at /iasl /iasl/channels/news/changes-helm-iasl-349349 <p>The 六合彩开奖结果 Institute of Air and Space Law is pleased to announce that Prof. Vincent Correia and Professor Andrea Herrington have commenced their appointment as Co-Directors of Institute as of today, August 1<sup>st</sup>. They take over the helm of the IASL from Prof. Donal Hanley, who has ably and thoughtfully steered the affairs of the Institute as Interim Director over the past year.</p> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:58:37 +0000 stefan.wedenig@mcgill.ca 1380 at /iasl /iasl/channels/news/competition-law-seminar-enforcement-vs-policy-goal-international-aviation-hub-349133 <p>On 18 July 2023, the Institute hosted a guest seminar by Professor Jae Woon (June) Lee, LLM (Air & Space Law) 鈥�05, of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.</p> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 20:17:21 +0000 stefan.wedenig@mcgill.ca 1378 at /iasl /iasl/article/florida-moves-limit-spaceflight-liability <div> <p align="left">On 25 May 2023, the Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, signed a new bill: <a href="https://laws.flrules.org/2023/139">An Act Relating to Spaceflight Entity Liability</a> (the 鈥�<b>Act</b>鈥�).<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" title="" id="_ftnref1">[1]</a> The Act received relatively limited media coverage. But, as I will explore in this post, its impact on private spaceflight could be game-changing.</p></div> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:10:28 +0000 Philippe Beaulieu 1377 at /iasl /iasl/channels/news/mcgill-manual-engagement-seminar-french-space-command-348273 <p>On 21 April 2023, the Co-Editors of the 六合彩开奖结果 Manual on International Law Applicable to Military Uses of Outer Space, Professor Ram Jakhu and Professor Steven Freeland, joined by Managing Editor Kuan-Wei Chen, held an engagement seminar with the Space Command of the Ministry of the Armed Forces of France.</p> Wed, 10 May 2023 17:38:09 +0000 stefan.wedenig@mcgill.ca 1368 at /iasl /iasl/channels/news/iasl-class-visits-icao-347502 <p>On March 30, 2023, the Institute鈥檚 students attended their Airline Business Law class, given by Sessional Lecturer George Petsikas, at nearby ICAO Headquarters. ICAO Secretary General Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar (IASL LL.M., 1999) greeted the class before Mr. Michael Gill, the Director of the Legal Affairs and External Relations Bureau, spent the morning giving the students a guest lecture about the main bodies of ICAO, the work of the ICAO Legal Committee, and environmental concerns and initiatives at ICAO.</p> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 13:30:32 +0000 stefan.wedenig@mcgill.ca 1363 at /iasl /iasl/channels/news/guest-lecture-professor-peter-nesgos-347497 <p>This Thursday this year's cohort participated in a guest lecture by IASL Adjunct Professor Peter Nesgos. Over three hours, Prof. Nesgos led an engaging discussion about space asset financing and insurance. "As the Institute of Air and Space Law we continuously strive to prepare our students for the fast changing space market. Prof. Nesgos, whose lecture has been part of our annual program for years, is always very kind in sharing his valuable knowledge with our students" Interim Director, Prof. Donal Hanley said. " I am grateful to my colleague, Prof.</p> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:19:59 +0000 stefan.wedenig@mcgill.ca 1362 at /iasl