Global Regulation of Air Navigation

This book commences with an in depth discussion and analysis of the 14th ICAO Air Navigation Conference held in Montreal from 26 August to 6 September 2024 and the key focus areas discussed therein. It then goes on to discuss in detail such areas as ICAO’s Aviation Safety Roadmap, The Global Aviation Safety Plan and the Global Air Navigation Plan, attenuating emerging trends. It delves into the intricacies of global aviation regulation, and explores the rapidly evolving landscape of commercial space transportation, unmanned aircraft systems, and advanced air mobility. This comprehensive guide also takes readers on a journey through the complex web of international agreements, safety protocols, and legal frameworks that govern the modern airspace system. Drawing on extensive submissions from key stakeholders like IATA, this work offers a detailed examination of how new technologies like GNSS, UAS, and emerging operational systems are reshaping the skies.

With a meticulous comparison of airworthiness certification processes across aviation and maritime sectors, as well as a deep dive into the regulatory approaches to unmanned aircraft and remote piloted systems, the book provides essential insights into the rules of the air, state sovereignty, and jurisdictional issues.

This book is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to understand the legal, regulatory, and technological shifts shaping the future of flight and space travel. It supplements Air Navigation Law (Springer, 2012) by the author. No other similar work has been published.