Foundations of Aviation Law

Foundations of Aviation Law is an easy-reading general primer into the often complex world of aviation law, written for aviation students as well as legal professionals who are looking for broad-based, introductory coverage of the subject. The text begins with basic legal concepts that build a foundation for in-depth exploration of aviation-specific subject matter. This allows the instructor to utilize one text in situations where a basic foundation in law is required before moving into aviation law specifics. It includes citations to relevant and key court decisions that provide a solid underpinning for the student of aviation law. The book is divided into six general categories, with fifteen relevant sub-chapters, allowing focused learning into particular areas of law. Throughout it features chapter summaries, key word indices and review questions. The design easily allows instructors to develop syllabi that spotlight the specific area of law that they are interested in exploring, providing comprehensive coverage of both traditional introductory legal concepts and topical aviation subject matter. Cover 1 Contents 6 List of Figures 8 List of Tables 10 Preface 12 List of Cases 14 List of Acronyms 16 I Fundamental Principles of Law 18 1 Jurisprudence and US Legal History 20 2 The US Legal System 36 3 Types and Sources of Law 56 II Administrative Aviation Law 74 4 Aviation Regulation 76 5 Enforcement Actions 98 6 Medical Certification 154 III Aviation and the Law 176 7 Aviation Accident Law 178 8 Aviation Criminal Law 208 9 Aviation Labor Law 240 IV Airport Law 250 10 Airport Zoning and Noise 252 11 Airport Ownership and Operation 268 12 Airport Development and Funding 278 V Aviation Business and Insurance 290 13 Business Entities and Aircraft Transactions 292 14 Aviation Insurance 304 VI International Law 322 15 International Aviation Law 324 Selected Bibliography 344 Index 346