CASSOA, EASA and McGill Institute of Air and Space Law, wrapped up a crucial 2-day Legal Workshop focused on developing uniform air laws for the EAC partner states. The workshop brought together legal delegates from the national Civil Aviation Authorities and the national Ministries of Transport of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, and Tanzania as well as aviation experts from the East African Community (EAC) Secretariate and Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA).
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Published on: 21 Mar 2025
The McGill Institute of Air and Space Law class had the incredible opportunity to visit Air Canada Headquarters at YUL Airport! From experiencing the simulator to exploring the hazardous goods department and aircraft hangar, students gained first-hand insights into airline operations.
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Published on: 21 Mar 2025
The McGill Institute of Air and Space Law was proud to once again support the 5th US Spacecom Legal Conference in Colorado Springs. This two-day event brought together legal practitioners, academics, and military personnel to explore key developments in space law.
IASL Executive Director Stefan-Michael Wedenig contributed to the discussions with insights on the law of armed conflict and the implications of artificial intelligence. It was also a pleasure to reconnect with many of our alumni and engage in thought-provoking exchanges.
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Published on: 6 Mar 2025
The McGill Institute of Air and Space Law was delighted to participate in an expert roundtable on "Higher Airspace Operations: Present and Future from the Legal Point of View," co-hosted with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to ICAO at the Saint James's Club of Montreal.
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Published on: 19 Nov 2024
The Conference on New Horizons in Air and Space Law, held earlier this month, proved to be a groundbreaking event in air and space law. Jointly organized by the National University of Singapore's Centre for Technology, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and the Law, the EW Barker Centre for Law and Business, and McGill University's Institute of Air and Space Law, this conference addressed the legal and policy challenges arising from emerging technologies in air and space.
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Published on: 14 Aug 2024
Last week a group of our students were hosted by the ICAO for the Model ICAO Simulation #SimOACI.
Thank you for the beautiful hospitality and exciting debate that have given us a taste of the work and dedication promoted for 80 years at the International Civil Aviation Organization.
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Published on: 4 Jun 2024
Last week, IASL Executive Director Stefan-Michael Wedenig participated in the AI panel at the 2024 Members Conference of the INTERNATIONAL UNION OF AEROSPACE INSURERS.
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Published on: 3 Jun 2024
On April 3rd, 2024, the Institute’s students had the opportunity to visit ICAO Headquarters. ICAO Secretary General, Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar (IASL LL.M., 1999) and Mr. Michael Gill, the Director of the Legal Affairs and External Relations Bureau, spent the morning giving the students a lecture about the main bodies of ICAO, the work of the ICAO Legal Committee, and how ICAO helps their Member States address climate change.
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Published on: 4 Apr 2024
This is only the first step. The McGill Institute of Air and Space Law is thrilled to announce the take-off of the Research Group focusing on air and space law in Africa! Thank you to the Co-Director, Prof. Vincent Correia and our Executive Director Stefan-Michael Wedenig for their opening remarks.
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Published on: 8 Mar 2024
The McGill Institute of Air and Space Law is happy to annouce the success of the Cape Town Convention Moot Court 2024.
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Published on: 7 Mar 2024
The Institute of Air and Space Law is pleased to announce the publication of Volume 48 of the Annals of Air and Space Law (2023).
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Published on: 14 Feb 2024
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Published on: 30 Jan 2024
On 18 January 2024, this year's IASL cohort had the unique opportunity to explore the Air Canada headquarters during an insightful career field trip. Hosted with warm hospitality and guidance from Air Canada employees, the students were treated to an exclusive tour of various facilities, including the crew training facilities, the dangerous goods department, and call centre operations.
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Published on: 24 Jan 2024
The Institute of Air and Space is pleased to announce the publication of a research essay by our Prof. Ram Jakhu and IASL Doctoral Candidate, Nishith Mishra titled ‘The Beginning of the End of International Space Law’. This Chapter has been published in a collection of essays honouring Prof. Dr. Siegfried Wiessner, and has been published as part of a book titled “Human Flourishing: The End of Law” which has been edited by Prof. W. Michael Reisman & Prof. Roza Pati.
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Published on: 14 Nov 2023
Calling all African leaders in space governance.
One of our prestigious Erin & John Collins Arsenault LLM Fellowships is prioritized for an African student with the intention to return to Africa after the completion of their programme and can be your key to driving African excellence in the world of space governance and cooperation.
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Published on: 10 Nov 2023
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