Institute of Air and Space Law /channels/taxonomy/term/28972/all en The New Horizons Conference: Mapping the Future of Air and Space Law /channels/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 Æ»¹ûÒùÔº'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 13:17:10 +0000 webfull 201194 at /channels Volume 48 of the Annals of Air and Space Law published /channels/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 webfull 197802 at /channels 9th Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Annual Strategic Space Law Course a success /channels/channels/news/9th-mcgill-annual-strategic-space-law-course-success-352399 <p>On 24-27 October 2023, the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº 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 Æ»¹ûÒùÔº 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 webfull 194399 at /channels Changes at the Helm of the IASL /channels/channels/news/changes-helm-iasl-349349 <p>The Æ»¹ûÒùÔº 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 webfull 190847 at /channels Competition Law Seminar on Enforcement vs the Policy Goal of an International Aviation Hub /channels/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) ’05, of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.</p> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 20:17:22 +0000 webfull 190599 at /channels Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Manual Engagement Seminar with the French Space Command /channels/channels/news/mcgill-manual-engagement-seminar-french-space-command-348273 <p>On 21 April 2023, the Co-Editors of the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº 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 17:38:10 +0000 webfull 189592 at /channels IASL Class visits ICAO /channels/channels/news/iasl-class-visits-icao-347502 <p>On March 30, 2023, the Institute’s 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 13:33:19 +0000 webfull 188727 at /channels Guest Lecture by Professor Peter Nesgos /channels/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> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:06:14 +0000 webfull 188722 at /channels