/channels/taxonomy/term/28347/all en /channels/channels/news/empowering-african-visionaries-space-governance-erin-john-collins-arsenault-fellowships-352626 <p>Calling all African leaders in space governance.</p> <p>One of our prestigious Erin & John Collins Arsenault LLM Fellowships is prioritized for an African student with the intention to return to Africa after the completion of their programme and can be your key to driving African excellence in the world of space governance and cooperation.</p> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:01:24 +0000 webfull 194669 at /channels /channels/channels/news/call-applications-erin-john-collins-arsenault-space-fellowships-352625 <p><strong>Join the ƻ����Ժ Institute of Air and Space Law with our prestigious fellowships:</strong><br /> <br /> <strong>Erin & John Collins Arsenault Doctoral Fellowship:</strong> $9,500CAD for the DCL program (1 to be awarded).<br /> <strong>Erin & John Collins Arsenault LLM Fellowship</strong>: Full LLM (Thesis) tuition covered (2 to be awarded).<br /> <br /> <strong>Theme:</strong> Sustainable Space Governance<br /> Explore environmental, political, and financial stability in space activities while promoting cooperation and democratization.</p> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:01:23 +0000 webfull 194667 at /channels /channels/channels/news/iasl-webinar-series-continues-344140 <div> <div> <div> <div> <p>On Thursday, 1 December 2022, the Institute of Air and Space Law held its second webinar for the academic year 2022/23. The second panel titled "The Use of Satellites in Armed Conflict: Legal and Geopolitical Implications" could continue the success of the 1st webinar with more than 90 people in attendance.</p> <p>The excellent panel consisting of Dr. Jessica West, Prof. Steven Freeland, Prof. Michael Byers, Prof. Maj. Jeremy Grunert and Mr. Gilles Doucet delivered interesting presentations and insightful perspectives.</p></div></div></div></div> Wed, 07 Dec 2022 20:56:31 +0000 webfull 185154 at /channels /channels/channels/news/attention-alumni-344033 <h2><strong>Attention all IASL graduates and alumni,</strong></h2> <div> </div> <div><b><i>Please find herein attached a letter and notice of meeting from the Institute of Air and Space Law Association's (IASLA) Acting President, George Petsikas, for your attention and requested follow-up. An Assembly will be held on February 3rd 2023 at 10:00am EST on <a href="http://https://mcgill.zoom.us/j/84803614435">Zoom</a></i></b></div> <div> </div> Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:31:56 +0000 webfull 185052 at /channels /channels/channels/news/iasl-class-attends-icao-symposia-344029 <p>IASL Sessional Lecturer, Dr. Joseph Wilson and his students in the Government Regulation of Air Transport Course attended two Symposia organized by ICAO on Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) from 7 to 9 November, and Drone Enable from 14 to 16 November at ICAO Headquarters in Montreal. “The symposia presented a unique opportunity for the students to hear the industry experts and to see how their work provides the basis for ICAO’s Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs)” said Dr. Wilson.</p> Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:07:03 +0000 webfull 185046 at /channels /channels/channels/news/guest-lecture-professor-francis-schubert-344028 <p>The Institute of Air and Space Law had the pleasure of welcoming Adjunct Professor Francis Schubert at ƻ����Ժ. Over three days, Prof. Schubert delivered an engaging lecture about Liability of Air Traffic Control.</p> <p>"We are very proud of our experienced adjunct faculty who provide our students with practical experience and set them up for future success in the industry. Francis’ career as an air traffic controller brought a unique perspective to an already engaging subject matter" Interim Director, Prof. Donal Hanley said.</p> Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:06:14 +0000 webfull 185045 at /channels /channels/channels/news/1st-iasl-webinar-season-success-344027 <p>On Friday, 4 November 2022, the Institute of Air and Space Law held its first webinar for the academic year 2022/23. The newly established <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/iasl/iasl-webinar-series/aerospace-webinar-series">IASL Aerospace Webinar Series</a> was kicked off with the first episode titled “The Race Back to the Moon: Legal and Geopolitical Implications”. For two hours, the high-level panel consisting of Prof. Olga Volynskaya, Prof. Jinyuan Su, Prof. Eytan Tepper and Prof.</p> Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:05:29 +0000 webfull 185044 at /channels /channels/channels/news/military-promotion-major-matthew-ormsbee-344026 <p>On 28 October 2022, the Institute of Air and Space Law celebrated the military promotion of Matthew Ormsbee to Major in the United States Air Force.<br /><br /> Matt joins the Institute as an active-duty military member as he pursues his LL.M. in Air and Space Law (Thesis). Before beginning his studies, Matt served at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and Misawa Air Base, Japan. He has filled numerous positions as a prosecutor, international law attorney, and defense attorney. He was in private practice in New York before commissioning with the Air Force in 2016.<br /><br /></p> Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:04:32 +0000 webfull 185043 at /channels /channels/channels/news/career-talk-wayne-tyrell-344025 <p>The Institute of Air and Space Law took great pleasure in welcoming Mr. Wayne Tyrell, Senior Legal Advisor Irish Aviation Authority, to the Institute to give a career talk to this year’s cohort.</p> <p>“Wayne’s background both in the Irish Defence Forces and Aviation Authority provides an interesting combination of experience. I am delighted that he agreed to talk to our students” Interim Director, Prof. Donal Hanley said.</p> Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:03:39 +0000 webfull 185042 at /channels /channels/channels/news/iasl-signs-mermoradum-understanding-korean-aerospace-university-344024 <p>On Tuesday 4 October 2022, the President of Korea Aerospace University Prof. Dr. Heeyoung Hurr and Prof. Dr. Woon-Kyung Song visited the Institute of Air and Space Law to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions. Korea Aerospace University is a leading university in Korea specialised in aviation and aerospace.</p> Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:02:37 +0000 webfull 185041 at /channels /channels/channels/news/iasl-graduate-student-beatrice-dragomir-recipient-2022-iawa-scholarship-award-344023 <p>The Institute of Air and Space Law is pleased to announce that Ms. Beatrice Dragomir is this year’s recipient of the 2022 <a href="https://iawa.org/">International Aviation Women’s Association</a> (IAWA) Scholarship for ƻ����Ժ.</p> Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:01:27 +0000 webfull 185040 at /channels /channels/channels/news/pakistans-delegation-icao-visits-iasl-344022 <p>Professor Donal Hanley, Interim Director, was pleased to welcome the Pakistani delegation to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to the ƻ����Ժ Institute of Air and Space Law. The meeting took place in the splendid common room of Old Chancellor Day Hall, where Professor Hanley led an interesting discussion about prospective collaboration and capacity-building initiatives with Pakistan. The delegation consisted of Director General of Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCCA) Mr. Khaqan Murtaza, PCAA's Director of Operations Mr.</p> Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:00:28 +0000 webfull 185039 at /channels /channels/channels/news/dean-leckey-addresses-2022-american-bar-association-air-and-space-law-forum-344021 <p>On 15 September 2022, ƻ����Ժ Faculty of Law Dean Robert Leckey addressed the <a href="https://web.cvent.com/event/3a2dea18-7388-4bc8-a51d-bd85b67ac639/summary">American Bar Association (ABA) Air and Space Law Forum at its 2022 Annual Conference</a>. Attended by legal aerospace professionals, senior airline executives and high-level government representatives, the Conference took place at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel.</p> Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:58:44 +0000 webfull 185038 at /channels /channels/channels/news/iasl-represented-montreal-international-aerospace-week-2022-344020 <p>As part of <a href="https://www.aeromontreal.ca/defense-security-space-day.html">Montreal International Aerospace Week 2022’s Defense and Security / Space Day</a>, former Executive Director of the Centre for Research in Air and Space Law Mr. Kuan-Wei Chen took part in a roundtable discussion titled “Perspectives and Solutions to the Risk of Space Belligerence”. The overarching theme of the panel, which took place on 8 September 2022, focused on how, in an increasingly tense geopolitical climate, operators can better secure space systems and protect space assets.</p> Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:56:57 +0000 webfull 185037 at /channels