Research Guides: Aviation Law: Books

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Sovereign Skies: The Origins of American Civil Aviation Policy by Sean Seyer
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2021
A pathbreaking history of the regulatory foundations of America's twentieth-century aerial preeminence. Provides a new understanding of the origins of American aviation policy in the first decades of the twentieth century by placing the origins of aviation policy within a broader transnational context and highlights the influence of global regimes on US policy.
Practical Aviation and Aerospace Law by J. Scott Hamilton; Sarah Nilsson
Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2020
This books provides readers with the basic legal knowledge and perspective to understand how the legal system works in this industry. It reflects recent judicial decisions and changes in statutory, regulatory and international treaty law and includes topics such as unmanned aircraft system (UAS) and commercial spaceflight segments.
Routledge Handbook of Public Aviation Law by Paul Stephen Dempsey (Editor); Ram S. Jakhu (Editor)
Publisher: Routledge, 2016
Bringing together leading scholars in the field, this prestigious reference work provides a comprehensive and comparative overview of Public Aviation Law. It surveys the state of the discipline including contemporary and emerging areas of law, regulation, and public policy in air transportation. Each chapter begins with an overview of the international law applicable to the subject matter, followed, where appropriate, by a comparative examination of domestic statutes, regulations, and jurisprudence.
A Handbook on Aviation Law by George P. McKeegan; William F. Ranieri
Publisher: American Bar Association, 2018
This handbook is replete with interesting and provocative accident accounts and liability outcomes, many of which are the subject of significant court cases. This includes (but is not limited to) acts of terrorism, slip and falls on airport premises, baggage and cargo loss, cancellation and delay, refusal to transport, aircraft turbulence, communicable diseases, and more. The legal outcomes and rationales of these cases are included and explained.
Foundations of Aviation Law by Michael W. Pearson; Daniel S. Riley
Publisher: Ashgate, 2015
This book provides a broad-based introduction of aviation law. It is divided into six general categories, with fifteen relevant sub-chapters, allowing focused learning into particular areas of law. It also provides comprehensive coverage of both traditional introductory legal concepts and topical aviation subject matter.
General Aviation Law by Jerry Eichenberger
Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 2011
Up-to-date advice on legal issues affecting anyone involved in general aviation including mechanics, pilots, aircraft owners, and aviation business owners. Real-world case studies illustrate the topics addressed. All pertinent laws are clearly explained and clarified. Coverage includes: American legal system, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Aircraft ownership, Homebuilt aircraft, Aviation insurance, FAA enforcement procedures, Principles of negligence liability, Particular applications of negligence law, Product liability, Medical certificate appeals, and special insurance.

International Law for Aerodrome Planning by Chehab Salih
Publisher: Springer, 2021
The objective of this book is to provide ICAO, States, competent authorities and aerodrome operators with a comprehensive overview of legal challenges related to international aerodrome planning.
Fundamentals of International Aviation Law and Policy by Benjamyn I. Scott; Andrea Trimarchi
Publisher: Taylor Francis, 2019
This book offers students a systematic, tailored and dynamic approach to understanding the legal scenario concerning international civil aviation. The book dynamically covers the major areas of international aviation law, and provides an introduction to the multifaceted international regulation of aviation activities in the sphere of public and private law. It is designed to provide the reader with the fundamental notions concerning international aviation law.
International Aviation Law: A Practical Guide by Ronald I.C. Bartsch
Publisher: Taylor Francis, 2018
Explains the international context and application of the law as it applies to commercial and recreational aviation, and to the broader aviation environment. It provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of aviation law from criminal law to contract law to the legal duties and responsibility of aircrew and other aviation personnel including airport operators, air traffic controllers and aircraft engineers.

Aviation Law and Drones: Unmanned Aircraft and the Future of Aviation by David Hodgkinson; Rebecca Johnston
Publisher: Routledge, 2018
This book traces the development of aviation laws and regulations, explains how aviation is regulated at an international and national level, considers the interrelationship between rapidly advancing technology and legislative attempts to keep pace, and reviews existing domestic and international drone laws and issues (including safety, security, privacy and airspace issues). Against this background, the book uniquely proposes a rationale for, and key provisions of, guiding principles for the regulation of drones internationally - provisions of which could also be implemented domestically. Finally, the book examines the changing shape of our increasingly busy skies - technology beyond drones and the regulation of that technology. The world is on the edge of major disruption in aviation - drones are just the beginning.
Brexit and Aviation Law by Jan Walulik
Publisher: Routledge, 2019
Focusing on the consequences of Brexit for aviation law, this book presents the key legal issues for aviation business and administration, as well as all major stakeholders that could potentially be affected by Brexit. This will include airlines, airports, aerospace manufacturers, regulatory and judicial institutions, passengers and employees.
Litigating the Aviation Case: From Pre-trial to Closing Argument by Andrew J. Harakas; American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section Staff (Contribution by)
Publisher: American Bar Association, 2017
This book provides current information and strategic guidance on all aspects of aviation litigation. An overview and analysis of the current legal issues in aviation litigation by the most prominent names in the aviation legal community, it offers updates and insights on traditional issues as well as in-depth discussion of current and evolving topics.

Bonfires to Beacons: Federal Civil Aviation Policy Under the Air Commerce Act, 1926-1938 by Nick A. Komons
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1989
Examines the background of the passage of the first Federal civil aviation regulatory statute, the subsequent evolution of Federal civil aviation policy, and the enactment of the Civil Aeronautics Act.
Turbulence Aloft: The Civil Aeronautics Administration Amid Wars and Rumors of Wars, 1938-1953 by John R. M. Wilson
Publisher: DOT/FAA, 1979
Deals with the first 14 years of the CAA, a period dominated by World War II, the Cold War, and the Korean conflict.
Takeoff at Mid-Century: Federal Civil Aviation Policy in the Eisenhower Years, 1953-1961 by Stuart I. Rochester
Publisher: DOT/FAA, 1976
A history of the Civil Aeronautics Administration during Eisenhower's two terms. The work also examines the events that led to the CAA's demise and the creation of the Federal Aviation Agency.
Safe, Separated, and Soaring: A History of Federal Civil Aviation Policy 1961-1972 by Richard J. Kent
Publisher: DOT/FAA, 1980
An examination of the issues facing FAA between Kennedy's inauguration and the end of Nixon's first term, including airways modernization, labor unrest, the SST, hijacking, and the creation of the Department of Transportation.
Troubled Passage: The Federal Aviation Administration During the Nixon-Ford Term, 1973-1977 by Edmund Preston
Publisher: DOT/FAA, 1987
Describes a period in which FAA faced frequent changes of leadership as well as challenges concerning aviation safety, security, and the environment.

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