Two new aviation statutory instruments have been adopted by the British Parliament:
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Shoreham-by-Sea) (2013 No. 1130)
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Bournemouth) Regulations (2013 No. 1131)
Source – U.S. State Department:
U.S. Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty With Australia
Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
May 16, 2013Share on facebookShare on twitter
ShareToday’s entry into force of the Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty between the United States and Australia enables American and Australian troops to get the best technology in the fastest way possible.
It will expand our reach and help defend our interests around the world.
The creation of an approved community of users makes it easier for our two defense industries to collaborate in developing and fielding new technologies.
Australia is already a significant defense trade partner of the United States and one of our closest allies, and this treaty deepens our relationship even further.
PRN: 2013/0571
H.R. 1955: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating Long Island’s aviation history, including a determination of the suitability and feasibility of designating parts of the study area as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes was introduced on May 13, 2013 by Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY4).
The U.K. Parliament has adopted two new aviation related statutory instruments:
Geospatial Law
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A Bills Digest for the Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Inbound Cargo Security Enhancement) Bill 2013 before the Australian Parliament has been released.
H.R. 1848: To ensure that the Federal Aviation Administration advances the safety of small airplanes, and the continued development of the general aviation industry, and for other purposes was introduced on May 7, 2013 by Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-KS4).
Four new aviation related statutory instruments have been adopted by the U.K. Parliament:
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Eastbourne) Regulations 2013 (2013 No. 1040)
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Dunsfold) Regulations 2013 (2013 No. 1038)
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Manston Airport) Regulations 2013 (2013 No. 1052)
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (RNAS Culdrose) Regulations 2013 (2013 No. 1051)
Source – University of Mississippi School of Law:
ABA Journal Endorses Air and Space Law LL.M.
Posted on May 2, 2013ABA President Lauren Bellows cited Air and Space Law as an exciting, new and relevant area of practice in the May edition of the ABA Journal. She lists the law school’s LL.M. program in Air and Space Law as the first of its kind in the U.S. for those interested in specializing in this field of law.
Source – The White House:
The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
May 01, 2013
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 1246 and H.R. 1765On Wednesday, May 1, 2013, the President signed into law:
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H.R. 1765, the “Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013,” which provides the Secretary of Transportation with the flexibility to transfer certain funds to prevent reduced operations and staffing of the Federal Aviation Administration.
S. 794: A bill to prevent an increase in flight delays and cancellations, and for other purposes was introduced on April 24, 2013 by Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND).
