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China's Reform Of Aviation: A Signal Of The Siginificance Of Competition Under Law, Barry Kellman Jan 1987

China's Reform Of Aviation: A Signal Of The Siginificance Of Competition Under Law, Barry Kellman

Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business

What will China be like at the millenium's close? China may be the most changing nation on Earth, with few definite landmarks to guide analysis of political and economic developments. One's perspective is important: up too close, one sees the eddies of intrigue which occasionally topple someone in high office; too far back, one can miss the extraordinary significance of what is happening in China at this point in history. This discussion has limited goals. Under examination is the strikingly anamolous introduction of competitive economic forces into a high-technology service sector: aviation. The approach of this examination is to inquire …


New Frontiers In Eec Air Transport Competition, Virginia J. Clarke Jan 1987

New Frontiers In Eec Air Transport Competition, Virginia J. Clarke

Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business

After explaining the framework of international agreements and general policy governing civil aviation in the EEC, and discussing prior competition cases,' 5 this Note will then analyze the New Frontiers decision. The groundwork for an exploration of the difficulties in applying and enforcing the decision16 is seen in this case's progress through the French court system 7 and the various issues discussed by the Court of Justice."8 This Note will end by examining the situation of private airlines in the aftermath of the decision.


International Counterterrorism Cooperation: The Summit Seven And Air Terrorism, Geoffrey Levitt Jan 1987

International Counterterrorism Cooperation: The Summit Seven And Air Terrorism, Geoffrey Levitt

Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law

This Article aims to contribute to an understanding of the reality and the potential of international cooperation to combat terrorism by examining one of the most important channels through which governments have attempted to achieve such cooperation: the Economic Summit Seven (the Seven or the Group). Focusing in particular on the Group's work in the area of terrorism against international civil aviation, this Article will discuss how and why the Group became involved in counterterrorism; review the Group's declarations on terrorism and their context; outline the international background to those declarations; describe the most important single action the Group has …


Flying The Unfriendly Skies: The Liaiblity Of Airlines Under The Warsaw Convention For Injuries Due To Terrorism, Roberta L. Wilensky Jan 1987

Flying The Unfriendly Skies: The Liaiblity Of Airlines Under The Warsaw Convention For Injuries Due To Terrorism, Roberta L. Wilensky

Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business

In view of such considerations, this Comment will first explore the history of the Warsaw Convention, then examine the expansion of airline liabililty in cases of terrorism and wilful misconduct. Finally, the Comment will explore alternative means of compensating victims of terrorism.