Today, some commentators have even argued that autonomous flight is likely to become a reality much earlier than autonomous driving. However, a distinct issue is the extent to which artificial intelligence (AI) may be used in autonomous flight.
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The Take-Off of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
In 2021, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its goal for the global aviation industry to meet net-zero emissions by 2050. The International Civil Aviation Organisation reinforced the commitment to this target at the most recent UN Climate Change…
Ready for take off
What are the eVOTL investment opportunities in the Middle East and Southeast Asia regions of the industry?…
EASA’s U-Space: The future of air traffic management for drones and VTOL
The European Union, through its aviation safety authority (EASA) has taken steps to address the future VTOL traffic management challenge with the development of an unmanned traffic management system, called the “U-Space.”…
Looking ahead: 2023 and the air freight market
While some analysts predicted a sharp downturn in the conversion market over the next several years, the relative demand for air cargo remains strong.…
U.S. Dept. of Transportation launches online dashboard to address airline family seating charges
The United States Department of Transportation (“DOT”) launched a new online dashboard in another step by the Biden Administration to strengthen aviation consumer protections.…
An analysis of the new Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation
The Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation (HCAA) has recently revised its arbitration rules focusing on a high level of consultative engagement with the aviation community.…
Investment opportunities in eVTOL
Aviation investors desire to seek more environmentally friendly targets and we are seeing an increase in interest in another new sector of aviation: advanced air mobility, or “AAM.…
High Court strikes a cautionary note on lease termination: The recent case of Peregrine v Laudamotion
By Andrew Harper & Jody Wood
The recent case in the High Court of Peregrine Aviation Bravo v Laudamotion [2023] EWHC 48 (Comm) sheds some light on the impact the pandemic had on relationships between lessors and airlines.…
Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation gets off the ground
Introduction
There is much buzz around the launch of the Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation (the ‘HCAA’), a new industry focussed arbitral regime, in Rotterdam. However, it remains to be seen whether the hype is justified and whether the…