Charting The Legal Trajectory: “A Comprehensive Historical Analysis Of The Evolution Of Aviation Law"
- Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research
- Feb 14
- 1 min read
Deekshith SB, B.A LLB (Hons), ICFAI Law School, IFHE, Hyderabad
ABSTRACT
This paper explores the historical development and evolution of aviation law worldwide, tracing its origin from the early days of the air balloon to commercial flights which are the complex instruments of international and domestic regulations. The history of aviation law is rooted in the earliest flight and the subsequent development of the need for regulatory structures to regulate the airspace and the country's sovereignty, safety, and commercial activity.
Aviation law is a specialized branch of law that governs air travel and mainly delves into a wide range of issues, including air traffic rights, safety and security, economic regulations governing airlines, and the operation and management of airports. It is also part of international law that governs civil aviation and includes international institutions excluding military aircraft.
The foundation of aviation law evolved through the introduction of the Paris Convention of 1919, which delves into the state's sovereignty over airspace. It also established the International Commission for Air Navigation (ICAN) for the betterment and development of international aviation law on the global stage and later many such conventions were conducted for the proper management, analyses of policies on aviation law for the commercializing the area of the medium of transport to the world.
This paper also examines the contemporary legal challenges, including technological advances, privatization, and environmental considerations, highlighting how innovation necessitates the adaptation of legal frameworks.
Keywords: Aviation law, history, legal developments.
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