On behalf of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), I would like to thank Global Legal Group for the publication of the 14th edition of ICLG Aviation Law. The Guide is an important resource for aviation industry in-house lawyers and provides essential updates on legal and regulatory developments across the globe, prepared by prominent aviation lawyers. IATA is the trade association for the worlds airlines, as of today, representing approximately 367 passenger and cargo airlines from 129 countries and territories. It goes without saying that the scope and breadth of the legal issues the industry is facing continue to evolve. In addition to consideration of the international treaty framework relevant to civil aviation, aviation lawyers must be up to date on legal developments relating to consumer protection, environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance and AI. As always, ICLG Aviation Law is an excellent resource for expert commentary and analysis of leading developments in aviation law. I would also like to extend my appreciation for the Groups continued support of IATAs annual legal conference, the IATA World Legal Symposium. I hope you can join us at our 2026 event in Warsaw, Poland 1719 February. For further information, please visit our website at www.iata.org/en/events/all/world-legal-symposium
Industry
Chapters
Views from the Open Plan Office: A Private Practice Lawyers Move into
Industry
Alan D. Meneghetti, Ipeco, Inc.
WALA Elevated: A New
Chapter in Global Airport Law
Expert Analysis
Chapters
New Technology Aircraft and the Environment The Financing Challenge
Philip Perrotta, K&L Gates LLP
Regulations on Drone Flights in Japan
Hiromi Hayashi, Koji Toshima & Tetsuji Odan, Mori Hamada
Aviation Safety and Aircraft Certification in the United States
Justin Green, Marc Moller, Erin Applebaum & Evan Katin-Borland, Kreindler &
Kreindler LLP
Q&A
Chapters
Argentina
Francisco J. Venetucci & Celina Andriani,
Venetucci Maritime
Austria
Dr. Martin R. Geiger, GHP | Attorneys-at-Law
Belgium
Birgitta Van Itterbeek & Annick Sleeckx, Ariga
Chile
Francisco Prat & Martín Fernández,
PRAT&CIA. Abogados
Dominican Republic
María Esther Fernández Alvarez de Pou,
María Fernanda Pou Fernández & María Gabriela Pou
Fernández, Fernández & Pou Abogados / Attorneys
France
Grégory Laville de la Plaigne, Manon Samaille &
Fabien Corfa Loaëc, Clyde & Co
Germany
Rainer Amann & Claudia Hess,
Urwantschky Dangel Borst PartmbB
India
Anand Shah, Sarah Jayne Rufus, Kshitez Kaushik &
Arya Madhani, AZB & Partners
Israel
Omer Shalev, Gross, Orad, Schlimoff & Co. (GOS)
Italy
Barbara Michini & Alessandro Vacca,
Gianni & Origoni
Japan
Hiromi Hayashi & Tetsuji Odan, Mori Hamada
Malaysia
Saranjit Singh & Gita Maghandren,
Saranjit Singh Advocates & Solicitors
Morocco
Maître Habiba Birouk, Maître Assia Rhanja &
Najia Madani, Birouk Law Firm
Panama
Felipe A. Escalona Boyd,
Delvalle, Escalona, Levy & Corró (DELCO)
Poland
Maciej Zych & Pawe Mazur, Wardyski & Partners
Portugal
Saul Fonseca, Diogo Perestrelo & Julia Werberich,
PLMJ Sociedade de Advogados, SP, RL
Saudi Arabia
Hamad Khalifa Aldossary & Ghaida MohammedAkram
Makhdoum, Dossary Law Firm
South Africa
Chris Christodoulou, Christodoulou & Mavrikis Inc
Spain
Sergi Giménez, AUGUSTA ABOGADOS
Switzerland
Dr. Peter Kühn & Dr. Thomas Weibel, VISCHER AG
Ukraine
Dr. Anna Tsirat, Jurvneshservice
United Kingdom
Alan D. Meneghetti, Ipeco, Inc.
Philip Perrotta, K&L Gates LLP
USA
Diane Westwood Wilson & Paul Bowles,
Fox Rothschild LLP
Venezuela
Andrea Cruz S., Palacios Torres y Korody | PTCK
