mcgill air and space law

The Arsenault Space Law Project, during the period of 12 years, further enhanced the IASL as the world’s uncontested centre of excellence in space law education and research.

"Due to his kinetic nature, ambition to seek new opportunities and challenges, and ability to inspire other colleagues in his cohort, Mr. Napolitano is clearly an exceptional individual as well as a most promising young professional who manifestly deserves this prestigious recognition," IASL Director Professor Brian F. Havel said. We had the admission of two new doctoral candidates, Artur Eberg and Mathieu Vaugeois, and as I mentioned the graduation today of Dr. Eytan Tepper for his excellent disquisition on polycentric approaches to the governance of space, we offer our congratulations to Eytan, for whom this is his second doctorate (the first earned at the Chinese University of Political Science and Law), and he will now begin a research fellowship at New York University.

In closing the meeting, Professor Havel invited all IASL students and faculty to join him again for a second virtual meeting on May 1, when a special announcement is promised. This new Essay Contest is a testament to that commitment and the McGill IASL is honoured to partner with Sarin & Co. in creating an innovative and imaginative initiative that will spread interest in and knowledge of aviation finance law to students in law schools around the world. Nitin Sarin has headed Sarin & Co.’s aviation department since 2008, doing multibillion dollar transactions and demonstrating (as I think he may have said somewhere) that the Indian legal system and the CTC do work if they are “in the right hands.”. Ensemble, nous surmonterons cette épreuve. Established in 1976, the Annals is devoted to fostering the free exchange of ideas and information pertaining to the law applicable to aerospace activities. The ALERT (Air Line Emergency Restrictions Tracker) portal will display relevant information in a clear and easy-to-navigate manner. He also has developed a particular interest for legal education as his recent article “Interdisciplinary Team Teaching in Space Legal Education” published in the Journal of Space Law testifies. International law should respond to realities and facts of international developments and relations. “I could barely believe that [IATA] chose my paper - that one I wrote and revised a thousand times on those snowy days at Nahum Gelber Library - as the winning entry”. Originally from Sicily, Italy, Mr. Napolitano, who has been involved in volunteering activities since his teenage years, has a strong passion for social justice and environmental protection and in how law and policy can trigger social change and environmental awareness. From the beginning of the Space Age, multilateralism has been the universally preferred approach that has produced five UN Treaties on outer space, including the 1967 Outer Space Treaty. Now, even more than ever before, is the time to learn about the importance of good global governance, the rule of law, and how to make the world a more just, equitable, sustainable and environmentally responsible place. The Arsenault Fund supported vital studies and initiatiatives like the MILAMOS Project, which was presented to delegates of the Sixth Committee of the UN General Assembly. Publications of the Centre for Research in Air and Space Law for sale Experts at the eighth rule-drafting and consensus building workshop of the MILAMOS Project, which is supported by the Arsenault Fund. This process of revamping the website may take up to two months. Echoing the profound impact that the current crisis is having on the aviation industry, Adjunct Professor Dr. Ludwig Weber noted the need for massive injections of financial support to ensure that the engine behind the world’s economy and the connectivity it provides can be sustained beyond the crisis. Not only did the Arsenault Fund produce space law specialists from across the globe, it also helped build institutional partnerships and academic collaboration to foster the development of broader perspectives on space security and governance. Since 1951, the Institute has trained 1,000 specialists in air and space law from all over the world.

More news releases and status reports or top stories. Endorsing the great value of the Essay Contest, Adjunct Professor Dr. Donal Hanley noted that this is a great initiative for students to think outside the box about legal principles and strategies that may be employed to ensure the survival of the industry. The Institute of Air and Space Law is extremely proud to announce that IASL alumni and DCL candidate Mr. Ermanno Napolitano is the one of the recipients of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, Canada’s most prestigious doctoral scholarship. I am also delighted to announce the publication of the 2019 Space Security Index, 16th edition, a project which tracks worldwide developments and trends in the space domain and with which the Institute has been involved as a founding institution, and I also want to acknowledge the participation of our students Tobias Pang, Shaul Gordon, Polly Averns, and Boris Hall in assembling this year’s Index. The ongoing pandemic did not dampen the energy and excitement the new batch of graduates and professionals, many of whom were already in Montreal despite the fact that instruction will be held online for the coming semester. We are starting this morning with a most pleasant ceremony that will allow us a few moments of happy respite from the Covid-19 crisis. This highly engaging and interactive virtual session, titled “Artemis Accords: Challenges and Opportunities” was attended by more than 280 experts and space law enthusiasts from across the globe. Press Release please visit the Eventbrite page for registration, Centre for Human Rights & Legal Pluralism, Fortier Chair in Int'l Arbitration & Commercial Law, Jean Monnet Chair in International Economic Integration, Labour Law and Development Research Laboratory, Oppenheimer Chair in public international law, Paul-André Crépeau Centre for Private & Comparative Law, Lawyers from other government departments and international organizations, Aspiring law students (aspiring to study law or law students aspiring to employment in this field), Non-lawyers in space-related private or public sector roles.

How dramatically and unexpectedly the world has been turned upside down in a matter of weeks, with lasting consequences for our interconnected lives, our health, our communities, and our economies. The presence of proud Institute graduates in senior positions at government ministries, at airlines, in international organisations, the legal profession, and academic circles around the world is testament to the added value and invaluable networking opportunities the Institute has to offer. After several weeks of preparations and work behind the scenes, the McGill Institute of Air and Space Law is proud to announce the launch of the Air Line Emergency Restrictions Tracker (ALERT) portal. I have been reading the story of the family and their law firm, and this is a rich tapestry from which I only have time to select a few central threads to honour them this morning. We are proud to announce that IASL graduate Ms. Isabella Vilhena was declared the winner of the 2020 Constance O’Keefe Aviation Law Writing Award by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The Bunker tradition is now carried on by his student, McGill Adjunct Professor Dr. Donal Hanley, who holds the world’s first doctorate in aviation finance law. Take a look at our the Events page for past and upcoming events, and the Press Room for activities and news in past years. Posted: Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Armed forces have not had to comprehensively consider the application of law to the use of force and rules of engagement in outer space.

He embodies the family’s longstanding belief in social responsibility and moral values such as honesty and integrity. The ALERT portal is a fine example of cross-disciplinary collaboration among students from different faculties at McGill University. Since the announcement of the Artemis Accords by NASA in May this year, there has been much discussion about what principles would guide the United States and partner nations in the return to the Moon. Ongoing efforts are also being made to coordinate with internship partners to ensure that IASL students will continue to have access to opportunities for professional training and experience in the summer months.

It is important to note that irrespective of its nationalistic attitude, unilateral initiative and rhetorical tone, the Executive Order still shows the US commitment to the Outer Space Treaty and requires recovery and use of space resources to be consistent with applicable law. The low tuition fees and living expenses in Montreal, and opportunities for students to participate in the Institute’s research and outreach activities together offer immense prospects for students and professionals interested in pursuing the study of air and space law at post-graduate levels.

In addition, she is the Vice President (Communications) of the Graduate Law Students Association of the Faculty of Law at McGill University. Today, there are over 2,000 active satellites in orbit and the number of States directly involved in launching or operating satellites has grown substantially since the dawn of the space age. Ad Hoc Remote Sensing Space Systems Advisory Committee are now available on our website. In the coming period, we will be revamping the IASL website to make it more user-friendly and accessible. In addition to winning this great honour, Ms. Vilhena is also the proud recipient of the 2018 International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA) Scholarship. In the uncertainty and volatility of the market, traffic and tourism has been severely affected. The Annals of Air and Space Law is a journal produced and published by the Institute and Centre of Air and Space Law, Faculty of Law, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.

Highlighting innovative ways that airlines have used to adapt their business models in these uncertain economic times, such as implementing social distancing by leaving valuable inventories of seats unsold, Professor Fitzgerald reminded everyone that this is also a time when airlines are stepping up to fulfil common carrier obligations to ensure that communities remain connected. The Essay Contest is further testament to the commitment of the Sarin Family to social responsibility and advancing legal education and professional training. Submit your event today, A Single Burst of Star Formation Created The Milky Way's Central Bulge, Small Water Ice Reservoirs Dot the Lunar Surface, SwRI Study Offers A More Complete View Of Asteroid Psyche, Mobile Launch Tower Visits Pad 39B For Tests, Stars And Planets Grow Up Together As Siblings, The Atmosphere On A Hot Neptune LTT 9779b Shouldn't Exist, NASA JSC SpaceCast Weekly 23 October, 2020, This Week at NASA: Asteroid Sampling and More. Manmohan Sarin, the family patriarch, is with us this morning.

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