The Journal of Air Law and Commerce, a quarterly publication of the School of Law, was founded at Northwestern University in 1930 and moved to SMU in 1961. The oldest scholarly periodical in the English language devoted primarily to the legal and economic problems affecting aviation and space, it has a worldwide circulation with more than 2,300 subscribers in 54 countries. Articles by distinguished lawyers, economists, government officials, and scholars deal with domestic and international problems of the airline industry, private aviation, and space, as well as general legal topics that have a significant impact on the area of aviation. Also included are student commentaries on a variety of topical issues, casenotes on recent decisions, book reviews, and editorial comments.
Current Issue: Volume 83, Issue 2 (2018)
Front Matter
Articles
Recent Developments In Aviation LawJustin V. Lee193
Event Horizon: Examining Military and Weaponization Issues in Space by Utilizing the Outer Space Treaty and the Law of Armed ConflictRyan M. Esparza333
Space Traffic Management StandardsPaul B. Larsen359
Comments
The FAA’s Mental Health Standards: Are They Reasonable?Katie Manworren391
Safety Meets Efficiency: The Medical Device Drone’s Role in Bringing About a Workable Regulatory Framework for Commercial DronesLuke Strieber421