International Aviation Law
/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl ˈeɪviˌeɪʃən lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of international treaties, conventions, regulations, and customary law governing civil and commercial aviation across nations.
International aviation law regulates the safety and security standards for cross-border air travel.
- (n.) Legal principles addressing liability, airspace sovereignty, and environmental impacts in international air transport.
Disputes over aircraft accidents often invoke international aviation law to determine jurisdiction and liability.
Forms
- international aviation law
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Commentary
Often codified through multilateral treaties, international aviation law balances national sovereignty with the need for uniform global standards.
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