Air Law & Sustainability
On Monday 15 November 2021, Steven Truxal, Leiden’s incoming Professor of air and space…
Author: Adrian Young
Adrian Young has worked in aviation safety for over 30 years, both for governmental and industry organisations. He is a qualified aviation accident investigator and holds an advanced master’s degree in air & space law. He has performed accident and incident investigations for the Dutch accident investigation body, Dutch Safety Board. The establishment and management of aviation Safety Management Systems and the provision of staff training in their SMS-related activities has been a part of his work since 2008. In addition to safety management work, he works regularly on projects related to aerodrome & heliport design (including OLS) and the effect of airspace regulations on access to airports & heliports.
Is outer space really the free for all that some think it is?
Following the successful first space tourism flights by the Virgin Galactic and Amazon Blue…
Protection of Human Heritage in Outer Space
The Moon and other celestial bodies contain artefacts that are a demonstration of human…
A Different Operational Scenario, Some Of The Same Old Problems: 2020 In Review
No review of aviation in 2020 can ignore the enormous impact that the COVID-19…
Cultural differences in national approaches to COVID-19 measures – lessons for aviation safety
During the excellent bi annual African Aviation Conference organised by Aviassist in October 2020,…