The Sky Is Not the Limit: Legal Implications of Suborbital and Near-Space Operations
This session examines the complex legal challenges posed by suborbital and near-space activities, including the applicable regime for hybrid activities. It explores how these challenges could affect regulatory classification, liability, passenger safety, and international obligations, highlighting the need for appropriate governance frameworks to support safe, sustainable, and commercially viable operations in this emerging frontier.
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Panel 9
Regulatory Readiness for Emergent Aviation Technologies and Risks
This forward-looking panel will address the legal and regulatory challenges posed by emerging
technologies as applied to civil aviation, including artificial intelligence (AI), advanced air mobility
(AAM), unmanned aircraft systems... -
Invitation from the President of the ...
