Aviation in the United States

Introduction to Aviation

Good links to aviation materials are posted by Landings and the Dowling College Library.

U.S. Laws: The relevant Federal and state statutes, Federal regulations, Department of Transportation cases, etc., are compiled in the CCH Federal Aviation Reporter. See “Federal Aviation Administration” for more on FAA regulations, decisions, etc.

Foreign Law: The Air Transport volume of the Getting the Deal Through series summarizes the laws of over 40 foreign countries. To find more resources, see “Foreign Laws,” or the entry for the particular country.

International Law: International aviation is regulated by the International Civil Aviation Organization, which was created by the the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation. The ICAO posts other relevant treaties in its Treaty Collection and a treaty index called the Database of Aeronautical Agreements and Arrangements.

Accidents: See the Transportation entry in this legal Encyclopedia.

Presidential Memoranda

Presidential Memoranda in relation with Aviation Screening Technology and Procedures Review (December 29, 2009):

“On December 27, 2009, I directed that an immediate review of aviation screening technology be initiated. This review should be led by the Department of Homeland Security, working with other departments and agencies including the Department of Energy and the National Laboratories. All aspects of aviation screening technology and procedures regarding domestic and international air travel should be considered as part of this review. This review shall be conducted in a manner that does not interfere with the ongoing criminal investigation and prosecution of any individuals involved in the attempt to detonate an explosive device onboard Northwest flight 253 on December 25, 2009.

A preliminary report, including recommendations for strengthening aviation screening technology and procedures and outlining how the Department of Homeland Security plans to proceed, shall be provided to the White House Staff Secretary by December 31, 2009. Follow-up direction will be provided, as appropriate, based on the contents of the December 31, 2009, report.”

Resources

Further Reading

• Information about Aviation in the Gale Encyclopedia of American Law.

See Also

Airports
Airplanes
Federal Aviation Administration