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Passenger Rights During Tarmac Delays: United Airlines’ Frozen Fourteen-Hour Flight
Passengers were left stranded for fourteen hours inside a United Airlines aircraft as the weather dropped into subzero temperatures.
Global Aviation Summit 2019 Highlights Opportunities in India
With the conclusion of the Global Aviation Summit 2019, India predicts the nation's air passenger traffic to grow sixfold by 2040.
Measles Warnings and Preventing the Spread of Disease
Numerous measles warnings have recently been issued by health authorities to travelers flying certain airlines, as persons carrying the contagious disease have been arriving in Australia.
The Tiger Strikes: Industrial Action at Tigerair
Tigerair pilots have commenced industrial action, planned to last from 4-9 January and 11-18 January.
2018 in Aviation Safety
Aviation is still a largely safe means of travel, but plane crash deaths unfortunately did rise in 2018.
ACCC Receive Early Christmas Present from Jetstar Fines
Christmas has come early for Australia's competition and consumer law watchdog, who have notified Jetstar of a near $2 million fine for misleading customers.
AvLaw Advises on Helicopter Lifting Services
AvLaw Consulting have advised Siemens Australia on utilising an aircraft operator to provide helicopter lifting services for the Melbourne Museum.
AvLaw Raises Funds for Cancer Research in Sydney Airport Fun Run
Our team represented AvLaw at Sydney Airport's Fun Run to raise funds for Cure Cancer Australia.
Dealing with In-Flight Medical Emergencies
There are a range of considerations you should be aware of when suddenly a passenger or crewmember suddenly is hit with a medical emergency onboard a flight.
Lion in the Sky: The Lion Air Disaster
The recent Lion Air plane disaster that killed 189 people has left the world shocked. How could a brand new airplane once again crash only a few minutes after taking off?
Flying through Bad Weather
As heavy rain and flash flooding affect our Asian neighbours, it is important to remember the effects of harsh weather on flight and the importance of understanding the weather when flying.
New Fatigue Rules to Apply to All Operators from October 2018
The new 2013 fatigue rules implemented by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) will apply to all air operators from 31 October 2018.