The General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994 (GARA) has reshaped the landscape of tort law in American, non-commercial aviation. This lesson provides an overview of the statute of repose under GARA as well as some of the defining case law and limitations of the Act.
Read moreIn the United States, federal laws extensively regulate aircraft, airlines, pilots, and airports. People and companies involved in aviation need to be familiar with these federal laws, as well as state and international regulations that affect aircraft and airlines. The Federal Aviation Administration, the National Transportation Safety Administration, and the Department of Transportation, as well as state laws and international treaties, all play a role in regulating aviation.
Read moreThis lesson includes a discussion of the qualifications of aircraft mechanics and inspectors; and accidents and harm caused by a failure to adequately maintain aircraft.
Read moreThis lesson discusses 49 U.S.C. sec. 46504, providing for civil and criminal penalties for passengers who intimidate pilots or flight attendants.
Read moreThis lesson serves as an introduction to the most common types of aviation insurance coverage as governed by United States domestic law, federal law, and international agreements, along with a brief history to the overall subject matter.
Read moreThis lesson covers the role of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in enforcing the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), known formally as Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). Title 14 CFR has numerous parts that are organized by category of operation; that is, categories include: pilots and instructors, aircraft operators, aircraft manufacturers, and space transportation.
Read moreAirport categories can be split into two types, public-use and private use. At the same time airport ownership is broken into two categories as well, private ownership and public ownership. However, airport categories and ownership do not line up along the same lines - there exist privately owned, public use airports. This lesson seeks to distinguish between public and private ownership of airports as well as their powers available to each.
Read moreThis lesson explores the legal aspects of drones in both military and civilian settings.
Read moreThis Aviation lesson explores the liability of air traffic controllers when damage is caused under the direction of these federal employees.
Read moreThis lesson includes a discussion of the statutes, regulations, and case law regarding labor and employment issues for airline personnel.
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