Aviation law governs legal matters related to air travel, aircraft, and the business
of aviation. It encompasses a diverse range of issues, including aircraft leasing
and financing, regulatory compliance, safety standards, liability and insurance,
passenger rights, environmental concerns, and international treaties such as the
Chicago Convention and the Montreal Convention.
With over 4.4 billion passengers making trips each year, this continues to be a vibrant,
ever-evolving, and crucial industry in today’s world. Looking ahead to 2025, several
key trends are anticipated to shape the industry:
1. Sustainability and green initiatives: Environmental laws and carbon reduction
strategies are becoming critical, with airlines facing pressure to meet net zero
goals by 2050. Legal disputes over emissions trading and greenwashing claims
are expected to rise.
2. Advancements in drone regulation: The increasing use of unmanned aerial
vehicles (UAVs) for commercial and recreational purposes necessitates updated
legal frameworks addressing airspace management, safety, and privacy concerns.
3. Passenger rights expansion: Enhanced consumer protections, including
compensation for delays and disruptions, will likely feature prominently in
2025 aviation litigation.
4. Cybersecurity and technology: With growing digital reliance, legal frameworks
will need to address cybersecurity threats, data breaches, and the integration of
artificial intelligence in aviation systems.
The aviation law industry continues to evolve, balancing innovation and sustainability
with safety and compliance. There can be no let-up in these standards. Airlines,
manufacturers, and airports rely on aviation lawyers to navigate these complex regulatory
landscapes. This is why I am pleased to present the 13th edition of ICLG –
Aviation Law, curated and written by leading individuals across the industry in this
space for others to access, learn, and develop their understanding and knowledge of
this ever-changing industry.
Industry Chapters
Views from the Open Plan Office: A Private Practice Lawyer’s Move into Industry
Alan D. Meneghetti, Ipeco, Inc.
WALA: 15 Years of Consolidation in Airport Law
Diego R. Gonzalez, Michael Siebold & Roangelo Lodewijks, Worldwide Airport Lawyers Association (WALA)
Expert Analysis Chapters
New Technology Aircraft and the Environment – The Financing Challenge
Philip Perrotta, K&L Gates LLP
Regulations on Drone Flights in Japan
Hiromi Hayashi, Koji Toshima & Tetsuji Odan, Mori Hamada
Aviation Safety and Aircraft Certification in the United States
Marc S. Moller, Erin R. Applebaum, Evan Katin-Borland & Justin Green, Kreindler & Kreindler LLP
Q&A Chapters
Argentina
Francisco J. Venetucci & Celina Andriani,
Venetucci Maritime
Austria
Irena Gogl-Hassanin & Dr. Martin R. Geiger,
GHP | Attorneys-at-Law
Belgium
Birgitta Van Itterbeek & Annick Sleeckx, Ariga
Brazil
Roberta Fagundes Leal Andreoli,
Leal Andreoli Advogados
Chile
Guillermo Acuña, Josefina Marshall, Matías Gatica &
Gustavo Herrera, Carey
Dominican Republic
María Esther Fernández Alvarez de Pou, María
Fernanda Pou Fernández & María Gabriela Pou
Fernández, Fernández & Pou Abogados / Attorneys
France
Grégory Laville de la Plaigne & Manon Samaille,
Clyde & Co
Germany
Rainer Amann & Claudia Hess,
Urwantschky Dangel Borst PartmbB
Greece
Claire Pavlou, Amalia Pantazi, Alexia Giagini &
Electra Livani, KYRIAKIDES GEORGOPOULOS Law Firm
India
Anand Shah, Sarah Jayne Rufus, Rishiraj Baruah &
Saptarshi Bhuyan, AZB & Partners
Israel
Omer Shalev, Gross, Orad, Schlimoff & Co. (GOS)
Italy
Barbara Michini & Alessandro Vacca, Gianni & Origoni
Japan
Hiromi Hayashi & Tetsuji Odan, Mori Hamada
Malaysia
Saranjit Singh, Nik Nur Iman & Gita Maghandren,
Saranjit Singh Advocates & Solicitors
Malta
Nicholas Valenzia, Joshua Chircop, Aleandro Mifsud &
Martina Azzopardi, Mamo TCV Advocates
Nigeria
Lawrence Fubara Anga, SAN, Rafiq Anammah,
Linda Ezenyimulu & Sinmiloluwa Lala, ǼLEX
Portugal
Geoffrey Graham,
EDGE – INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS
Saudi Arabia
Hamad K. Aldossary & Ghaida MohammedAkram
Makhdoum, Dossary Law Firm
South Africa
Chris Christodoulou & Afroditi Papasotiriou,
Christodoulou & Mavrikis Inc
Spain
Sergi Giménez, AUGUSTA ABOGADOS
Switzerland
Dr. Peter Kühn & Dr. Thomas Weibel, VISCHER AG
Ukraine
Dr. Anna Tsirat, Jurvneshservice
United Kingdom
Alan D. Meneghetti, Ipeco, Inc.
Philip Perrotta, K&L Gates LLP
USA
Diane Westwood Wilson & Paul N. Bowles III,
Fox Rothschild LLP
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