International Institute of Air and Space Law (IIASL), Leiden University

Don’t miss Tuvana Aras’ Analysis of the joint cases Trade Express (C-395/22) and Devnia Tsiment (C-428/22) that were heard by the third Chamber of the Court of Justice. The cases revolve around the question of whether an economic operator, who imports a certain type of petroleum product, can be obligated to build up stocks of different types of petroleum products under Article 3 of Directive 2009/119/EC on Emergency Oil Stocks.´ Read more at EU Law Live.

Ahead of this year's Autumn Conference, we are excited to launch the second installment of our 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! We invite students and young professionals under 35 years of age, from EU, ESA and EUMETSAT member states, to submit a short essay addressing one of the Conference's thematic areas: ➡ Re-assessment of governmental military postures and doctrines. ➡ Increasing access to counterspace capabilities. ➡ Integration of commercial capabilities for security & defence endeavours. Two winners will be chosen and will each receive: ✨ Free registration to both days of the Conference (1st and 2nd October 2024); ✨ Coverage of travel expenses up to €300; and ✨ A one-night stay at a hotel in Vienna on 1 October 2024. Submissions should be made by 𝟭𝟴 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 and winners will be announced in early September. All necessary information about the competition can be found on our website: https://lnkd.in/eewPtgbS and in the informational flyer below. More details about this year's Autumn Conference can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eHzbSHk2  We look forward to your submissions!  

Very moving to attend the National Remebrance Ceremony marking 10 years since the downing of flight #MH17 and remembering the 298 victims 🤍 in the presence of their families and loved ones and with H.M. King Willem-Alexander in attendance. #herdenking

✈️✈️✈️ Pleased to share the fantastic news that the Second Edition of Fundamentals of International Aviation Law and Policy, authored by Benjamyn I. Scott and myself, can now be preordered on Routledge Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. The textbook is part of the Aviation Fundamentals series edited by Suzanne Kearns, PhD and provides an introductory overview on the regulation of international aviation activities, yet offering interactive and engaging didactic instruments for those who want to deepen their knowledge of international aviation law. The first edition had indeed a true global catch receiving requests for translation in different languages. This new edition builds upon the core structure of the first, provides insights on recent regulatory, policy and geopolitical challenges, discusses the future of the industry, as well as features new chapters on unmanned aviation, urban air mobility and aviation finance. Secure your discounted copy now or get in touch for more information! #aviation #law #routledge #textbook ✈️✈️✈️

Joining together the International Institute of Air and Space Law (IIASL), Leiden University and Florence School of Regulation (Transport) at the beautiful main buildings of the European University Institute for intense discussions and debates on European (air and multimodal) transport regulation ✈️🇪🇺 culminating in today’s co-organised 1st Florence Aviation Conference. Great to have so many of our IIASL alumni and postgrads involved alongside the European Commission, industry representatives and other academics. Thank you Juan Montero and Matthias Finger for the great European teamwork 🤝

Today we are hosting the 1st Florence Aviation Regulation Conference. Together with Steven Truxal, Juan Montero, kenneth Button, Wouter Dewulf, Regula Dettling-Ott, Anna Masutti, Brian Pearce, Chrystel Erotokritou, Geraint Harvey, Andrea Trimarchi, Tuvana Aras, Yuran Shi, Laura Iozzelli, Elena Marro and Delphine Defossez we will discuss current economic and regulatory policies relating to air transport and will identify regulatory challenges on the horizon. The conference is co-organised by the Florence School of Regulation and the International Institute of Air and Space Law (IIASL), Leiden University.   Link to page: https://lnkd.in/dhQP73Cu

* 2-Year Anniversary - The Law of Unmanned Aircraft Systems * This month marks the second anniversary of my edited book - 'The Law of Unmanned Aircraft Systems' (2nd edition). Link: https://lnkd.in/gZAf3CdC. Therefore, it is a good opportunity to look back and reflect on the work, which is still relevant today.   The book is a comprehensive survey and guide, that reflects on the expansion of drone applications and the importance placed on it by a diverse range of stakeholders, as well as the enlarged regulatory and policy landscape. The chapters discuss, among other things, safety, security, liability, insurance, financing, accident investigation, traffic management, criminal, privacy, cybersecurity, stakeholder organisations, industry standards, space, national law and definitions. Authorship includes a diverse list of experts from across the globe. Thank you: Giowana Nunes de Pinho Veloso, Mikko Huttunen, Roberto Cassar, Luis Fernando Fiallos (Ph.D.), Rita Sousa Uva, Gerli Rebane, Annemarie Schuite, Yasmin Bhatti, Anna Masutti, Filippo Tomasello, Alan McKenna, Deepika Jeyakodi, Paul Kimon Weissenberg, Dries Deschuttere, Charlotte Thijssen, Nicholas Medniuk, Donal Hanley, Hao LIU, Andrea Trimarchi, Rada Popova, Konstantinos I. Andritsos, Vassilis AGOURIDAS, Merinda E. Stewart, Ian Grosner, Patrick Vermette, Pai Zheng, José Ignacio García Arboleda, Nitin Sarin, Anggia Rukmasari, SH.,LL.M, Uri Volovelsky, Momoyo Kinase, Dr. Rodgers Manana LLD, Yshya de la Pena, Alexander Batalov, Goran Petrovic, Clifford Themen, Lalin Kovudhikulrungsri, Prasert Pompongsuk, Resat Volkan Gunel, Derya Aydin Okur, Francesco Fiorilli, Inês Afonso Mousinho and Timothy M. Ravich. Thank you Yves Morier for the wonderful Foreword. It is also a good chance to look forward, whereby my position at Leiden University (International Institute of Air and Space Law (IIASL), Leiden University and eLaw Center for Law and Digital Technologies) allows me to continue my #drone, #UAS, #UAM, #AAM research. Link to publications: https://lnkd.in/gpaex9Zn. I am also fortunate enough to be supported by a recently appointed PhD Candidate – Öykü Kurtpınar – who is writing her thesis on liability issues concerning the use of drones. This is a collaborative effort with the Civil Law department, via the co-supervision with Gitta Veldt.

About a month ago I defended my PhD thesis on the Legal Aspects of Space Big Data, a research supported by NSO - Netherlands Space Office and the European Space Agency - ESA. I was happy to speak to Sander Koenen about the topic. I'll post more about my PhD at some point I guess, but for now, a short article to remind us that laws and policies affect the way we use and share data, so they merit a closer look.

📚🚀 Calling all space lawyers and policymakers! Are you ready to dive into the future of space law? Registration is now open for the 2024 UN Conference on Space Law and Policy! 🌍⚖️ 📅 Nov 19-21, 2024 📍 Vienna International Centre, Austria Join us to explore space law and policy, discuss emerging challenges, shape the future of space activities, and discuss the tangible implementation of the global governance of outer space, as negotiated by the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space over the last 65 years. Key topics include: 🌍 Promoting peaceful use and sustainability of outer space 🌌 Legal frameworks on Dark and Quiet Skies  🛰️ International responsibility and continuous supervision of space actors 🔒 Safety and environmental impact 🧹 Space debris mitigation and remediation Don’t miss this chance to engage with global experts and contribute to crucial discussions. Deadline - A completed application form together with the presentation abstract should be submitted online no later than 30 August 2024 from applicants seeking funding support, and no later than 30 September 2024 from self-funded applicants.  More details and registration: 👇 https://lnkd.in/dtSjmNNx #UNSpaceLaw #SpacePolicy #SpaceLaw2024 #UNOOSA #SpaceSustainability #COPUOS2024 Image: Alex Hammond/FCO

Students greatly benefit from an interdisciplinary learning environment that connects to diverse stakeholders and tackles real-world challenges, allowing them to produce innovative and impactful results. To support students, the International Institute of Air and Space Law (IIASL), Leiden University and its students participate in 2 Thesis Labs. For more information about this year's labs and the labs in general, please see our recent news item - https://lnkd.in/gWH4p9vV. Well done Marcelo Talia, Solène Flambeaux, Sindhu S. and Aleksandra Spyra.