Peanut-free on board: Is there any legal duty?

Peanuts are a common in-flight snack, while the number of persons with peanut allergy is on the rise. How can airlines accommodate persons allergic to peanuts in an enclosed space with a recirculated air ventilation system?

Lalin Kovudhikulrungsri • September 05, 2017 • 1 comment

Space Big Data: Big data troubles in the final frontier

The increasing number of satellites launched and the rapid growth in the field of space data uses and applications, add another “big” dimension to the world of big data. At the same time, the associated legal challenges begin to surface.

Dimitra Stefoudi • June 16, 2017

Jurisdiction in the Moon Village

The Moon Village is a trendsetting project involving multiple uses by multiple users. The industry has no way of knowing whose governance they might be swept off to. So it is necessary to clarify rules on jurisdiction allocation in this community.

Laura Wanlu Zhang • March 20, 2017

Will the United States rule space resource mining?

The USA passed a new law making it legal for US companies to own resources obtained in outer space. Will this lead to a ‘gold rush’ by U.S. companies, or is there hope for an international agreement?

Tanja Masson-Zwaan and Bob Richards • December 22, 2015 • 2 comments

Troubled times for Air France/KLM

Air France-KLM consists of Dutch and French subsidiary companies. What if daughter KLM is stripped down for the benefit of the French holding Air France-KLM? Are there lessons to be learned in order to safeguard public interests in cross-border situations?

Jelle Nijland • February 26, 2015 • 2 comments

How ‘safe’ airspace was not safe: the downing of flight MH17

On 17 July 2014, flight MH17 was shot down above airspace that was considered safe for civil aircraft. How was this possible?

Wouter Oude Alink • September 09, 2014 • 1 comment

Gaining Freedom, Losing Space

Classic international space law instruments promote the freedom of States to explore and use outer space for peaceful purposes, providing only vague restrictions on this freedom. Should the freedom of use be restricted?

Neta Palkovitz • August 26, 2014 • 2 comments

Aviation and Climate Change, all Talk and no Action?

The impact of international aviation on climate change is a topical issue. Despite appearances, the last resolution of the Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation on this subject may be seen as a clear defeat for the European Union.

Thomas Leclerc • November 16, 2013 • 1 comment

A National Park on the Moon: When Moot Court Cases Come to Life

A proposed U.S. Bill brings the 2013 space law moot court case to life. Read how the hypothetical case related to the Moon is relevant to the discussions around the Bill, and how Leiden University students are involved.

Neta Palkovitz • July 16, 2013

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