2024 Forum on Air & Space Law Annual Meeting & Conference

Aviation attorneys Christopher Senn and Anita Mosner will be speaking on panels at the American Bar Association's Forum on Air & Space Law Annual Meeting & Conference. This conference will explore the theme of disruption in the aviation and space sectors, covering topics including tech innovation in drones and electric vertical take-offs and landings (eVTOLs), venture capital, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation, consumer rights, crime risks on planes, and aircraft leasing and finance. The event promises an immersive and inclusive environment with TED-style talks, a game show and fresh air events.

Session Times and Topics

A Rising Wave: The Emergence and Evolution of Drone Operations
September 19, 2024 | 9:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Panelist: Christopher Senn

This panel will examine the rapid advancements in drone technology and deployment that challenge regulatory efforts to maintain safety across various airspaces. The discussion will focus on current and upcoming laws and regulations overseeing drone safety, operations and airspace integration, shedding light on how government and industry can collaborate to enhance both safety and technological progress.

Shifting Sands: Evolving Airline Consumer Compliance Standards
September 20, 2024 | 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Moderator: Anita Mosner

This panel will feature a discussion on the latest updates to federal laws, regulations and policies affecting passenger air transportation. Speakers will delve into recent rulemaking proposals and their legal challenges, alongside the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) decision to delegate certain enforcement powers to state attorneys general. Key topics will include the alignment of these changes with the Airline Deregulation Act and the effects of the U.S. Supreme Court's Loper decision on DOT's regulatory actions.