To be held between 15-18 June 2026, this intensive four-day executive program offers an advanced executive training concerning the most recent legal, regulatory, and financial frameworks governing the global aviation industry. Jointly organized by the School of Law, Luiss Guido Carli in Rome and the Institute of Air and Space Law (IASL) at McGill University in Montreal, the course bridges the gap between traditional public and private international air law and the rapidly evolving landscape of technological/digital innovation and aircraft financing. The curriculum is structured to transition from the foundational principles of the Chicago Convention to the complexities of modern airline contracts and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Air Mobility. Participants in this intensive training will also benefit from complimentary access to the Studio Legale Pierallini Annual Air Law Conference, an exclusive forum bringing together global experts shaping the future of aviation law to be held in Rome between 18-19 June 2026.

Strategic Objectives

This unique executive course is designed to equip professionals with an advanced 360-degree understanding of the aviation legal ecosystem in today’s global context. Specifically, the program aims to:

• Review Global Legal Frameworks: Examine the role of the Chicago Convention and ICAO in shaping global aviation policy.
• Navigate Liability Regimes: Provide a clear understanding of the Warsaw and Montreal Conventions and their application to passenger and carrier liability.
• Address Technological Disruption: Evaluate the legal implications of AI, cybersecurity, and remotely piloted aircraft within the aviation sector.
• Master Fundamentals of Aviation Finance: Deconstruct the mechanics of aircraft and engine purchasing, leasing, and finance.
• Evaluate Operational Regulations: Explore the complexities of market access, competition law, and passenger rights (including PRM).