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Aviation Law & Policy
Last Updated Date:   4 July 2025


5 Units,  Semester 1

Course Description:
This course provides an insight into international civil aviation and the legal, regulatory, geographical and political issues facing airlines, governments and you, the passenger. Issues raised include public air law and policy, private air law, competition law, aviation security and decarbonization. Emphasis will be placed on issues relevant to Singapore and Asia, given Singapore's status as a major aviation hub and the exponential growth of the airline industry in the Asia-Pacific. Topics to be discussed include the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation, bilateral air services agreements, aircraft safety, terrorism and aviation security, and air carrier liability for death or injury to passengers as well as delays, denied boardings and cancellations. Competition or antitrust law issues in the industry will also be analysed, alongside business strategies such as code-sharing, frequent flier schemes and airline alliances. The severe competitive environment introduced by weakening economies, wars, terrorism, volatile fuel prices, and of course, pandemics, will also be discussed. This course is relevant for individuals who are keen on air travel and/or interested in joining the aviation industry, governments/civil aviation authorities or law firms with an aviation practice.

Course Convenor: Prof Tan Khee Jin, Alan

Co-teacher(s): NA

Course Codes: LL4004V / LL5004V / LL6004V / LLJ5004V

Contact Hours: 3-hr weekly seminar

Workload: 3 hours

Mode of Assessment: Written Memo Assignment + Class Participation - 20% & Final Exam - 80%

Preclusions: Nil

Prerequisites: NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or common law equivalent.

Examination Date: Tuesday, 2 December 2025 (AM)

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