Ruwantissa Abeyratne Knihy

Exploring the intersection of aviation and technology, this book delves into the impact of algorithms on sovereignty, cybercrime, and privacy within the context of the Chicago Convention. It highlights the need to reassess this 75-year-old treaty in light of advancements like Moore's Law. Key topics include data sovereignty, AI's role in international law, blockchain, drones, and cybersecurity. The analysis emphasizes the duty of care in aviation practices and proposes strategies for navigating the evolving landscape of aeronautical communications and passenger identification.

The book examines the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on air transport facilitation, particularly through the lens of the Chicago Convention's Annex 9. It explores how public health measures will shape future air travel practices, covering topics such as aircraft clearance, passenger entry and departure, and cargo transport. Key discussions include the roles of ICAO, public health issues, travel document security, digital technology, and the rights of passengers, as well as critical aviation events from 2020 and 2021 related to these themes.

Focusing on the crucial intersection of law and aviation safety, the book emphasizes the need for a robust legal framework in the rapidly evolving air transport industry. It critiques the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) current scope and highlights emerging issues like cyber-crime, artificial intelligence regulation, and climate change. The text also advocates for educating future aviation professionals in air law and addresses pressing challenges such as human trafficking, unruly passengers, and the legal implications surrounding drones and cabin crew.

Focusing on the intersection of the pandemic and air transport, the book explores the legal, ethical, economic, and trade implications stemming from the crisis. It begins with a timeline of the virus's spread and delves into its impact on human perspectives. The narrative evaluates trade and economic repercussions, alongside the legal frameworks governing communicable diseases in aviation. It addresses the liabilities of states, airlines, and airports, concluding with recommendations for enhancing legal and regulatory systems to better prepare for future pandemics.