International Aviation Law

International air accidents

June 2015: International Aircraft Accidents - the international legal framework

August 2015: International Aircraft Accidents - the Air NZ Airbus A320 crash, 28 November 2008, Perpignan, France

Powers to suspend air operator certificates

Australia vs NZ approach to suspending an AOC: Part 1 - Australia (August 2012)
This article summarises the approach adopted by the Australian Courts in CASA v Alligator Airways, in determining whether an AOC should remain suspended under the Australian Civil Aviation Act
Australia vs NZ approach to suspending an AOC: Part 2 - New Zealand (September 2012)
This article summarises how the New Zealand Court of Appeal interpreted and applied the suspension powers in the New Zealand Civil Aviation Act, in CAA v Air National Limited
Australia vs NZ approach to suspending an AOC: Part 3 - Need for legislative reform in NZ (October 2012)
This article compares the statutory suspension powers for an AOC (and other aviation documents) in Australia and New Zealand, and makes a number of suggestions for possible legislative reform in New Zealand