INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS ON AIR LAW

Air was free for all prior to the advent of civil commercial and military use of aircrafts. Today by virtue of international air law there exists no freedom to fly. As we know the birth of any legal rule depends on its necessity the need for a unified legal regime on aviation operations was felt subsequent to the first World War. States sought to protect their sovereign territory by restricting foreign aircrafts while also ensuring that the private rights of their citizens are respected at 35000 ft in the air. This publication seeks to discuss the modern international regime in light of various significant case studies and case laws. We hope that this book will serve all of the potential readers.