Aviation Law Prof Blog
A regularly-updated blawg featuring aviation law news and commentary.
Author: Brian F. Havel is a law professor and director of International Aviation Law Institute at DePaul University College of Law. Michael S. Jacobs is co-director of the International Aviation Law Institute at DePaul and Andrew Eastmond is the FedEx/United Airlines Resident Research Fellow at the International Aviation Law Institute at DePaul.
Blawg Related Categories: Aviation & Space Law • Law Professors • DePaul University • Law Professor
Recent Posts from Aviation Law Prof Blog
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Announcement: New LL.M. Program for International Aviation Law
Beginning in January 2009, DePaul University College of Law will launch its new Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Law program. With concentrations in three key areas of global practice, including International Aviation Law &…
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United and Continental's New Alliance
Less than two months after merger negotiations were called off, Continental and United Airlines announced an alliance between the two which would allow for linking international networks, technology sharing, and honoring each other’s passenger benefits.…
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The Alitalia Saga Continues
The airline industry’s version of Nosferatu, Italy’s Alitalia, is back in the spotlight following the opening of the European Commission’s investigation into whether a €300-million loan constitutes illegal state aid. This new source of lifeblood…
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No Quick Fix
Just a week after Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair’s CEO Michael O’Leary defiantly announced that it would risk its recent profit boost in the coming year by not raising prices in the face of soaring fuel…
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IATA on the Present Airline Crisis
The International Air Transport Association’s 64th Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit held in Istanbul, Turkey brought little in the way of good news for the troubled airline industry. With “optimistic” projections of…
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Last Week's Second Stage Talks
The first in a series of talks for the second stage of “Open Skies” between the U.S. and EU ended last week in Slovenia. As discussed on the blog last week, the U.S. announced that…
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Open Skies Round Two: Surprises & Challenges
With the second stage of “Open Skies” talks between the United States and European Union beginning in Slovenia, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Affairs John Byerly made the surprising announcement that both the U.S.…
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IALI at the German Marshall Fund
On April 14, the International Aviation Law Institute's Director, Prof. Brian Havel, was part of a luncheon panel discussion entitled, "Open Skies: Will there ever be truly open transatlantic air services?" at the German Marshall…
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eAnalyst Article
Prof. Brian Havel's article "US/EU Open Skies Negotiations: The Second Stage Begins," from the April 2008 edition of the International Air Transport Association's eAnalyst is now online. In it you will find commentary on the…
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India's Pro-Aviation Measures
The Indian government took two substantial steps last week towards helping their country meet the infrastructural demands accompanying their rapidly growing aviation sector. Last week, India cleared a policy where new airports may be setup…