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Dear Brian,
Welcome to the HWL Ebsworth Aviation Newsletter for
June.
This issue covers:
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For the first time in a decade
the Australian Government is considering major changes to the laws
governing air carrier liability and insurance. Read more >>
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Long time readers of our
newsletters will recall past articles regarding airlines being
prosecuted and fined for breaching the night curfew at Sydney
Airport. Read more >>
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In a recent judgement, the
plaintiff was awarded damages as a result of an “accident” occurring
from an unexpected or unusual event or happening. Read more >>
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In a setback for the ACCC the
Federal Court has struck out its Statement of Claim in its action
against Singapore Airlines. The decision has important implications
both for this litigation and for any proceedings the ACCC may bring
against other airlines. Read more >>
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In recent years the focus
regarding the safety of airline employees, including cabin crew, has been
in relation to the threat of a terrorist attack. Read more >>
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The Federal Court of Australia
has recently handed down its decision in the challenge by two airlines
with regards to notices issued by the Australian Competition and
Consumer Commission’s (ACCC)
under section 155(1)
of the Trade
Practices Act 1974 (Cth) (TPA). Read more >>
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The Civil Aviation Safety
Authority (CASA)
recently concluded their investigation into video footage taken by a camera
attached to a remote-controlled model plane that deliberately flew
close to a 737 aircraft as it was coming in to land at Perth airport on
17 April 2009. Read more >>
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Please contact our Aviation experts below for
further information on any of the topics covered in this e-Newsletter.
Kind regards,
HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
Aviation Group
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