Air Transport, Air & Space Law and Regulation

Abu Dhabi, UAE | 2009Air Transport, Air & SpaceLaw and RegulationW O R K S H O P A P R I L 1 2 – 1 4I N T E R N A T I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E A P R I L 1 4 – 1 6O R G A N I Z E D B Y :Institute of Air & Space LawUAE General Civil Aviation Authority& Gulf Centre for Aviation StudiesInstitute of Air & Space LawMontreal, Canada

THE MIDDLE EAST is one of the fastest growing aviation markets in the world,and the UAE is an integral driver of that robust growth. Information andknowledge are essential to capitalize on the economic opportunities being created inthis part of the world. This event constitutes a preliminary three­day Workshopfollowed by a two­day Conference.The Workshop is designed to introducethe participant to the basic principles ofair transportation, aviation & space lawand regulation. It is designed to be usefulto lawyers new to the field, as well asairline and airport managers andgovernment officials.The Workshop is followed by aConference addressing contemporaryissues in the field of aerospace industry,aviation law and regulation. It is designedfor aerospace executives and lawyers whoalready have expertise in these fields, andseek an update on what is new, current,and relevant to today’s air transportationenvironment, or those who have taken theintroductory Workshop.Many will want to register for both theWorkshop and the Conference. Reducedregistration fees are available to facilitatesuch participation.Who should attend?➤➤Professionals from civil aviation authorities and transport ministries, airlines,airports, air traffic services providers, aviation security providers as well aspersonnel of organizations directly involved in supporting the aviationbusiness such as air cargo operators, insurers, risk managers, manufacturers,law and consulting firms, military personnel and international and regionalorganizations.This Conference will bring together industry, governmental, legal, financial,and academic experts from around the world to address the most criticalissues facing civil aviation in these difficult times, with an emphasis onMiddle East and Asian air transportation. Panels will address contemporaryissues in aerospace business, law, finance and policy.2

Workshop on Introduction to Air Transport,Air & Space Law and RegulationApril 12 – 14, 2009 | UAE■ S U N D A Y , A P R I L 1 20800 – 0900Registration0900 – 0915Workshop Introduction and OverviewProf. Paul Stephen DempseyExplanation of the workshop contents, andteaching methodology.0915 – 1015Introduction to the Airline Industry:Economics, Marketing, Pricing andDistributionProf. Paul Stephen DempseyOverview of economic theory of deregulation,economies of scale, scope and density,economic and regulatory barriers to entry,contestability and the neo­classical model ofperfect competition, price elasticities ofdemand, and airline financial performancepre­ and post­deregulation. Inherent fungibilityof air transport product, geographic focus,leisure vs. business markets, hub vs. linearroute system, route selection, airports, singlevs. multiple class cabin configuration, seatpitch, in­flight amenities, and frequent flyerprograms.1015 – 1030Refreshment Break1030 – 1200Origins of International Lawmaking:The Chicago ConventionProf. Ludwig WeberWhat are the nationality and public policyconsiderations that governed air transportationduring the 20th Century? How does ICAOfacilitate law making in aviation?1200 – 1300Lunch1300 – 1400Bilateral Air Transport Agreements:Negotiation and ImplementationProf. Peter van FenemaOverview of the main issues during thenegotiation of air services agreements and itsimplementing Memorandum of Understanding.3

■ S U N D A Y , A P R I L 1 2 ( C O N T ’ D )1400 – 1500Traffic Rights and Air TransportAgreements; Liberalisation and“Open Skies”Mark GlynnHow have bilateral air transport agreementsevolved? What are the essential componentsof bilateral air transport agreements in areasof pricing, entry, capacity, competition, security,safety, and dispute resolution? What are thenegotiating approaches to achieve desiredpublic policy goals? What are the componentsof an “open skies” regime? What is the EUseeking beyond open skies? How has theEuropean Union addressed its needs to create“Community Carriers”, and how will othergovernments respond? How EU/US OpenAviation Agreement impact other nations?1500 – 1515Refreshment Break1515 – 1600Beyond “Open Skies:” Cabotage,Foreign Ownership, and SeventhFreedom RightsProf. Peter van FenemaWill the world go beyond “open skies” inliberalising traffic rights, cabotage, andownership & control? Will bilateral, plurilateral,and/or multilateral agreements exchangeSeventh Freedom and cabotage rights, andallow foreign ownership?1600 – 1700Competition Law and Airline AlliancesProf. Paul Stephen DempseyWhat are the principal benefits and costs ofmajor airline alliances? Why have they beenformed? How do they operate? What forms ofairline behaviour offend the antitrust andcompetition laws? What are the economic andmarketing reasons airlines enter into alliances?What is the impact of alliances uponconsumers and non­aligned competitors?What types of airline conduct – includingcapacity dumping and below­cost pricing ­potentially violates antitrust and competitionlaw? Will three airline alliances come todominate passenger transportation worldwide?How does the extraterritorial reach ofdomestic antitrust law impact internationalairlines?4

■ M O N D A Y , A P R I L 1 30830 – 1000Air Carrier Liability for PassengerDeath or InjuryProf. Paul Stephen DempseyUnder what circumstances are airlines liablefor damage and loss to passengers under theWarsaw System, and Montreal Convention of1999? How does the Rome Convention seekto cap carrier liability for surface damage, andwhat are the proposals to modernise it? Whatare the limits of liability? What are theprocedural requirements?1000 – 1015Refreshment Break1015 – 1100Air Carrier Liability for Loss andDamage of Air FreightYaw NyampongHow do issues of cargo liability differ fromissues of passenger liability? What are thegoverning rules of cargo liability under theWarsaw, MP4 and Montreal Regimes?1100 – 1145Surface Liability and the RomeConvention; Manufacturer LiabilityProf. Ludwig WeberHow does the Rome Convention seek to capcarrier liability for surface damage, and whatare the proposals to modernize it?1145 – 1230Air Traffic LiabilityProf. John SabaWhat issues of liability impact air navigationservice providers?1230 – 1330Lunch1330 – 1430Environmental RegulationYaw NyampongAircraft noise and emissions are imposingsignificant burdens on the environment.Environmental concerns restrict airportdevelopment and aircraft operations, as wellas engine manufacturing. Surface and groundwater contamination issues are created byaviation fuel and aircraft de­icing chemicals.How do governments regulate theseenvironmental issues (e.g., emissions tradingand curfews), and what impact do they haveon airport planning, development andoperations?1430 – 1530Aircraft Finance and Registration ofSecurity InterestsProf. Ludwig WeberThe role of debt and equity in airlineformation, and innovative financing methods.How are aircraft financed and financialinterests protected? How does bankruptcyinfluence finance? Issues of registry offinancial interests in aircraft. What are therequirements of the Cape Town Convention?1530 – 1545Refreshment Break1545 – 1700Aircraft Leasing Operations and Article83bis AgreementsProf. Donald BunkerWhat are the main legal issues arising fromthe operations with leased aircraft? What arethe current practices concerning leasingcontracts? What aspects shouldGovernments/operators take into accountwhen considering Agreements under Article83bis?5

■ T U E S D A Y , A P R I L 1 40830 – 1000Aviation SecurityJalal HaidarWhat are the multilateral and bilateral legalrequirements of aviation security? How havethe existing international conventionsaddressed acts of unlawful interference, andare they equipped to handle the problem?What have been the results of the ICAOsecurity audit programme?1000 – 1015Refreshment Break1015 – 1130Aviation SafetyProf. John SabaCarrier and aircraft airworthiness requirements.What are the current requirements regardingairport and airline safety? How have ICAOsafety audits, and the US and EU blacklistingefforts, impacted commercial aviation?1130 – 1230International Regulation of SpaceLaw ActivitiesProf. Ram JakhuWhat are the major Space Law Conventions?How do they intersect with air law?1230 – 1400Lunch1400 – 1530Commercial Development of SpaceMichael MineiroWhat are the legal and regulatory provisionsthat stimulate or discourage commercialdevelopment of space applications likesatellite launch, satellite communications,remote sensing and space transportation?1530 – 1545Refreshment Break1545 ­ 1700National Regulation of Space ActivitiesProf. Ram JakhuWhat are the state of the art and nationalregulatory trends concerning space activities?1700Workshop ConclusionJuan Carlos SalazarParticipants will be awarded a documentacknowledging their participation in theWorkshopWORKSHOP FACULTYDr. Donald BunkerDr. Paul Stephen DempseyMark GlynnJalal HaidarDr. Ram JakhuMichael MineiroYaw NyampongDr. John SabaJuan Carlos SalazarDr. Peter Van FenemaDr. Ludwig WeberAdjunct Professor, McGill University Institute of Air & Space Law;Donald H. Bunker & Associates, DubaiDirector & Tomlinson Professor of Law,McGill University Institute of Air & Space LawDobson Scholar, McGill University Institute of Air & Space LawICAO Council Representative of the United Arab EmiratesAssociate Professor, McGill University Institute of Air & Space LawBoeing Fellow, McGill University Institute of Air & Space LawEditor, Annals of Air and Space Law, McGill UniversityAdjunct Professor, McGill University Institute of Air & Space LawUAE General Civil Aviation AuthorityAdjunct Professor, McGill University Institute of Air & Space LawAdjunct Professor, McGill University Institute of Air & Space Law6

International Conference on Air Transport,Law and Regulation: Challenges for theMiddle East | April 14 – 16, 2009 | UAE■ T U E S D A Y , A P R I L 1 417:00 – 20:00Registration18:00 – 20:00Reception■ W E D N E S D A Y , A P R I L 1 508:30 – 09:30 10:00 – 11:30RegistrationS E S S I O N O N E09:30 – 10:00 Roundtable Discussion:Opening Session/Welcoming Remarks Contemporary Issues in MiddleEast Aviation• The Growth of Aviation Markets in theMiddle East and Surrounding Regions• Trends in Liberalisation of Air Transport andRegional Initiatives• Air Transport Services an Economic Catalystfor the Region• Privatisation of Airlines, Airports, and AirNavigation Service ProvidersChair: Prof. Paul Stephen Dempsey ­ McGillUniversity Institute of Air & Space LawSpeakers:Prof. Donald Bunker – McGill UniversityInstitute of Air and Space Law; Donald Bunker& Associates, DubaiSamer Majali – President/CEO RoyalJordanian AirlinesAbdul Teffaha – Arab Air Carrier Association11:30 – 11:50Refreshment Break7

■ W E D N E S D A Y , A P R I L 1 5 ( C O N T ’ D )11:50 – 13:00S E S S I O N T W OEuropean Laws, Policies andPractices, and Their Impact onMiddle East• EU Aviation Safety: JAA, EASA and theBlacklisting of Airlines• EU Regulations on Pricing and Marketing• The US­EU Open Skies Agreement• How the EU is Approaching Middle East &Asia: Open Aviation Agreements• New Rights for Air Passengers in Europe:Denied Boarding and Other ConsumerRegulations• Other Recent EU Proposals AffectingInternational Air Transport (includingEmissions Trading)• Passenger Rights in Europe – the RespectiveDevelopments under EU Regulation261/2004Chair: Prof. Peter van Fenema – McGillUniversity Institute of Air & Space LawSpeakers:Martin Bartlik – Gleiss, Lutz LawFirm, Germany14:00 – 15:00S E S S I O N T H R E EAviation Safety• The US and EU Blacklists• The ICAO Safety Audits of State Compliancewith Standards and Recommended Practices• Follow up of the Region’s Safety RoadmapInitiative• Regulatory Challenges and State Compliancewith SARP’s in the RegionChair: Prof. Francis Schubert – McGillUniversity Institute of Air & Space Law; VP,SkyguideSpeakers:Prof Paul Stephen Dempsey – McGillUniversity Institute of Air & Space LawBoubacar Djibo* –Secrertary­General,African Civil Aviation CommissionDr. John Saba – McGill University Institute ofAir & Space LawRoberto Salvarani* –Aviation Safety Unit,European CommissionNikolai Ehlers – Ehlers, Ehlers &Partner, GermanyGiuseppe Guerreri – Studio LegaleGuerreri, ItalyMichael Rossell* ­ Representative ofthe United Kingdom on the ICAOCouncil1300 – 14:00Lunch8

■ W E D N E S D A Y , A P R I L 1 5 ( C O N T ’ D )15:00 – 16:00S E S S I O N F O U RAviation Security• Annex 17 and ICAO USAP Audits• Airline, Airport and Governmental Efforts toProtect Aviation Security• Regulatory Challenges and State ComplianceWith SARP’s in the RegionChair: Jalal Haidar – UAE Representative onthe ICAO CouncilSpeakers:Tony Beard* – Department of Transport &Regional Services, AustraliaRaymond Benjamin – Executive Secretary,European Civil Aviation ConferenceJillene MacCreery* – US TransportationAdministrationJörg Mendel – Permanent Representative ofGermany on the ICAO CouncilRachel Pachoud – McGill University Instituteof Air & Space Law16:00 – 16:20Refreshment Break16:20 – 17:30S E S S I O N F I V ECurrent Issues in Air TrafficManagement• ATC – Challenges and Opportunities• How do developing States finance advanceair navigation technology and infrastructure?• Do we need a (global or regional)framework governing CNS/ATM systems,including GNSS?• What are the costs and benefits of ATCcorporatization and/or privatization?• How has corporatization worked in terms ofsafety, efficiency and cost?• How is the criminalization of safetyoccurrences impacting safety?• How will functional airspace blocks helpintegrate a Single European Sky?Chair: Prof. John Saba – McGill UniversityInstitute of Air & Space LawSpeakers:Mohamed Hareb Al Yousef – Dept. ofTransport, Abu DhabiProf. M. Ghonaim – Kingdom of BahrainUniversityHassan Karam – ANS Director at GCAAJiri Hornik – Kocián Solc Balastík,Czech RepublicAlexander ter Kuile – Secretary General,CANSOProf. Francis Schubert – McGill UniversityInstitute of Air & Space Law; VP, Skyguide18:30Reception and Gala Banquet9

■ T H U R S D A Y , A P R I L 1 610:50 – 12:00S E S S I O N S E V E NAviation and Aerospace Risk,Liability & Insurance• Liability for Airlines, Airports, Air NavigationService Providers and Aircraft Manufacturers9:00 – 10:30S E S S I O N S I XThe Liberalization of Air Transport:Government Regulation, Bilateral,Multilateral and Now “Unilateral”?• What is the appropriate role for government?• Which countries are liberalising; which arenot and why (not)?• Challenges for the Implementation of theArab Liberalization Agreement• IATA’s Initiative for “Unilateral” Liberalizationof Air Transport• A Single Aviation Market for Southeast Asiaby 2015: Challenges & ImplicationsChair: Juan Carlos Salazar – UAE GeneralCivil Aviation AuthoritySpeakers:Adel Ali* – CEO, Air ArabiaJohn Byerly* – US Department of StateVijay Poonoosamy – VP, International Affairs,Etihad AirwaysJeffrey Shane – Hogan & Hartson, WashingtonAlan Khee­Jin Tan – National University ofSingaporeBrian Pearce* – Chief Economist, IATAJoseph Wilson – Pakistan CompetitionCommission• How has the Montreal Convention of 1999been interpreted and applied since itentered into force in 2003?• Which Middle Eastern States have ratifiedwhich liability regime: Warsaw and itsprogeny, or Montreal 99?• What are the differences in carrier liability forpassengers and cargo?• How have aircraft manufacturerscompensated carriers for delivery delays?• What issues will be addressed in theforthcoming Diplomatic Conference formodernization of the Rome Convention andcarrier liability for terrorism?Chair: Prof. Ram Jakhu – McGill UniversityInstitute of Air & Space LawSpeakers:George Leloudas – Gates and Partners,LondonProfessor Mansour Jabbari – AllamehTabatabaee University, IranPamela Meredith – Zuckert Scoutt &Rasenberger, L.L.P, WashingtonUrban Olson – Advokatfirman Urban OlsonAB, SwedenJae Woon Lee – Korean Air Legal AffairsDept., Korea12:00 – 13:30Lunch10:30 – 10:50Refreshment Break10

■ T H U R S D A Y , A P R I L 1 6 ( C O N T ’ D )13:30 – 15:00S E S S I O N E I G H TAerospace Equipment andInfrastructure Finance• Financing Next Generation Aircraft• Financing Space Launches and Satellites• Aircraft Financing: Perspectives in the MiddleEast and Asia• Implementation of the Cape TownConvention and the Registration of SecurityInterests: Government ChallengesChair: Prof. Ludwig Weber – McGillUniversity Institute of Air & Space LawSpeakers:Alsayed Issa Al­Hashimi* – Abu DhabiDepartment of TransportProf. Donald Bunker – McGill UniversityInstitute of Air & Space Law, and Donald H.Bunker & Associates, DubaiMaria Buzdugan – Milbank, Tweed, Hadley& McCloy, New YorkPaul Jarvis – Denton Wilde Sapte LLP,Abu DhabiJohn Matthews – Mideast CommercialAviation Finance, Boeing Capital Corp.15:00 – 15:20Refreshment Break15:20 – 16:30S E S S I O N N I N EEmerging Issues for Airportsand Spaceports• How can airports enhance the margin ofsafety and security without impairing airlineefficiency?• What new airport and air navigationinfrastructure is needed to meet growingdemand for air travel?• What are the current requirements regardingairport safety?• What has been the impact of airportprivatization/third party management oninfrastructure and charges?• What are the liability issues confronted bySpaceports?• What has ICAO done to reduce noisepollution and fight green house gasemissions?Chair: Prof. Paul Stephen Dempsey –McGill University Institute of Air & Space LawSpeakers:Paul Griffiths* – CEO, Dubai AirportsProf. Ram Jakhu – McGill University Instituteof Air & Space LawNasser Juma* – VP Safety & Security,Abu Dhabi Airports CompanyKaran Singh – Bombardier Aerospace,Montreal18:30Desert Tour/Dinner* Invited (not confirmed)11

Conference InformationLocation InformationThe conference will be held at the ArmedForces Officers Club, located in Abu Dhabi,capital of the UAE. For more informationabout the venue, kindly visithttp://www.afoc.mil.ae/afoc/home.htm orcontact tel: +971 2 4415 900fax: +971 2 4415 666e­mail: info@afoc.mil.aeHotel ReservationsTo make your hotel reservations:1. Please contact hotels in the list.2. Ask for GCAA rate.3. It is recommended to make hotelreservations one month in advance asthe organizers cannot guarantee roomsor availability.All changes to and cancellations of hotelreservations must be made 48 hours inadvance of the arrival to avoid a one­nightcancellation charge. Rooms shall be availablefor check­in no later than 15:00 with acheckout time of 12 noon.Passport/Visa InformationIf you are visiting the UAE, a valid passport andvisa is required. Nationals from the followingStates do not require a visa to enter UAE as theycan obtain the entry permit upon arrival: GulfCooperation Council States: Bahrain, Kuwait,Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia Asia/Pacific: Australia,Brunei, Hong Kong SAR of China, Japan,Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Republic ofKorea Europe: Andorra, Austria, Belgium,Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg,Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, SanMarino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UnitedKingdom North America: Canada, United States.For all other citizens, a visa must be obtainedprior to arrival in the United Arab Emirates.Other possibility is that once you have bookedyour hotel accommodation, your hotel can sendyou a visa application form and confirmation ofthe application processing fees. Please note thatthese fees are non­refundable. Please allow 7­10 working days in order to process a visa (notethat Thursdays and Fridays are the publicholidays in the UAE). To obtain your visa, youmust provide the following documents: a clearphotocopy of your passport, a visa form dulycompleted and signed, a photocopy of the frontand back of a valid credit card, and travelinsurance valid up to a minimum of 40 daysfrom the date of arrival. Keep in mind that yourpassport must be valid at least six monthsbeyond your intended stay.The information given above is subject tochange without prior notice. For up­to­dateinformation on visa requirements, please visitthe UAE Department of Naturalization andResidency website: www.dnrd.gov.ae/dnrd/VisitVisaInformationEng.htm or contact theUAE Embassy or its representation in yourcountry for further details.It is the responsibility of the visitor to ensurethat he or she has the necessary documents,including those for entry into another countryor re­entry into his or her own country.Business HoursNormal business days in the UAE are Sundayto Thursday. Banks are usually open Saturdayto Thursday, 08.00 to 13.00 hours and areclosed on Fridays.Air TravelVisit our website at www.gcaa.ae/airlawconffor updated information.12

Hotel Information1 Al Diar Palm Suite s HotelAbu Dhabi6 Al Diar Capital HotelAbu DhabiTel: +97 1 2 642 0 90 0 Tel: +97 1 2 678 7 70 0Fax: +97 1 2 642 0 80 0 Fax: +97 1 2 678 7 79 0E-mail: diarpalm@emirates.net.aeWebsite : www.aldiarhotels.com/site/mainRoom Tariff in AED: 75 0 +16 %E-mail: adcaphtl@emirates.net.aeWebsite:www.aldiarhotels.com/site/main/capital.phpRoom Tariff: AED 79 5 + 16 %2 Ramee Guest Line HotelAbu Dhabi 7 Al Raha Beac h HotelTel: +97 1 2 674 7 00 0Abu DhabiFax: +97 1 2 674 6 80 0 Tel: +97 1 2 508 0 55 5E-mail: rameeglad@rameehotels.comWebsite: rameehotels.comRoom Tariff: AED 55 0Fax: +97 1 2 508 0 44 4Website: www.danathotelgroup.comRoom Tariff: AED 105 0 + 16 %3 Ramee Group (Euro Hotel Apartment )8 Millennium Hotel Abu DhabiAbu DhabiAbu DhabiTel: +97 1 2 641 3 111 Tel: +97 1 2 614 6 00 0Fax: +97 1 2 641 3 711 Fax: +97 1 2 614 6 66 3E-mail: euroramee@rameehotels.comWebsite: rameehotels.comRoom Tariff: AED 70 0 +16 %E-mail: sales@mill-abudhabi.comWebsite:www.millenniumhotels.com/ae/millenniumabudhabi/index.htmlRoom Tariff: AED 95 0 + 16 %4 Shangri-la Hotel Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi 9 Officers Clu bTel: +97 1 2 509 8 88 8Abu DhabiFax: +97 1 2 558 5 99 9 Tel: +97 1 2 441 5 90 0E-mail: slad@shangri-la.comWebsite: www.shangri-la.comRoom Tariff: AED 99 0 + 16 %Fax: +97 1 2 441 5 66 6E-mail: resa@afoc.mil.aeWebsite: www.afoc.mil.ae/afoc/abudhabi.htmRoom Tariff: AED 100 0 + 16 %5 Emirates PalaceAbu Dhabi10 InterContinental Al Ain ResortTel: +97 1 2 690 8 88 8Al AinFax: +97 1 2 690 8 88 0 Tel: +97 1 3 768 6 68 6E-mail: Fax: +97 1 3 768 6 676 6reservation.emiratespalace@kempinski.comWebsite:www.emiratespalace.com/en/home/index.htmRoom Tariff: AED 210 0 + 16 %E-mail: alain@icalani.aeWebsite:www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental /en/gb/locations/overview/AANHARoom Tariff: AED 95 0 + 16 %Hotel NameAl Diar Capital HotelAl Diar Palm HotelAl Diar Dana HotelAl Diar Regency HotelAl Diar Mina HotelAl Maha ArjaanAl Rawda ArjaanContact Number Room rate Remarks009712 6787700 Single/ 750+16% Double/ 800+16% Transport*009712 6420900 Single/ 750+16% Double/ 850+16% Transport*009712 6456000 Single/ 650+16% Double/ 700+16%009712 6765000 Single/750+16% Double/800+16% Transport*0097126781000 750+16 800+16%Transport*009712 6106777 Single 750+16%Transport*009712 4457111 Single 700+16%Including BFNote:• Delegates are requested to directly contact the concerned Hotel for their room reservations, requestingthe GCAA Corporate Rate.• Please note that organisers of this Workshop & Conference cannot accept any responsibility for any liability.13

Registration InformationPre­registration is recommended to avoiddelays on­site. To register for all programsand events listed in this brochure, pleasesubmit your completed registration form andpayment to airlawconf@gcaa.ae or tel:+971 4 2111 620. Registrations will not beprocessed without payment.Registration Fees: For registration fees,please see the attached form. All fees arequoted in U.S. dollars.Workshop registration fee includes admissionto the three­day program, course materials,refreshments, and luncheons.Conference registration fee includesadmission to the two­day conference,handouts, refreshments, luncheons, reception,and dessert tour/dinnerSpouse Package includes admission toreception and dessert tour/dinnerOn­Site Registration is available for thosepersons who miss the registration deadline.If you plan to register at the door, please callat least 72 hours before the conference toconfirm that space is still available. On­siteregistrants must pay the registration fees bycheque or cash only. No registrations will beaccepted without payment.Cancellation Policy: Registrants who areunable to attend the conference will receive arefund less $100 administrative charge once awritten cancellation is received prior to 30th ofMarch 2009. Cancellations must be sent toairlawconf@gcaa.ae or contact Hanan Moussatel: +971 4 2111 596, fax: +971 4 2111 520.A substitute registrant may be designated orconference materials will be sent in lieu of arefund after the event. Please advise us of thesubstitute name in advance. The Conferencereserves the right to cancel any programmes andassumes no responsibility for personal expenses.Secretariat: If you have questions orrequire additional information, including UAEvisa requirements and/or processing,contact Yousif Al Hamadi atmob: +971 50 8111 227fax: +971 2 4449 920e­mail: president@eaa.aeORMaria D’Amico, McGill University Instituteof Air and Space Law, 3661 Peel Street,Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1X1tel: (514) 398­5095;fax: (514) 398­8197;e­mail maria.damico@mcgill.caFor the latest program information,please visit our website atwww.gcaa.ae/airlawconfThree ways to registerONLINE: www.gcaa.ae/airlawconfFAX: Completed registration form withcredit card payment information to+971 4 2111 620.MAIL: Send completed registrationform with payment to:GCAA Air Law Conference,PO Box 30500, Dubai, UAE14

McGill/UAE Registration Form❑ MR. ❑ MRS. ❑ MS. ❑ DR.FIRST NAME INITIAL(S) LAST NAMEORGANIZATION / COMPANYADDRESSCITY PROVINCE/STATE POSTAL/ZIP CODE COUNTRYTELEPHONE FAX EMAILSPOUSE/ACCOMPANYING PERSON: FIRST NAME LAST NAMERegistration Fee | All amounts in US$ dollars and UAE dirhams (for cheque and cash)Before March 27, 2009 (early­bird discount) After March 27, 2009❑ $890/AED 3300 | Workshop and Conference❑ $600/AED 2200 | Workshop❑ $390/AED 1500 | Conference❑ 50% Students❑ $70/AED 300 | spouse/accompanying person❑ $990/AED 3700 | Workshop and Conference❑ $700/AED 2600 | Workshop❑ $490/AED 1800 | Conference❑ 50% Students❑ $70/AED 300 | spouse/accompanying personPayment Options & Conditions❑ Payment by cash (on site only)❑ Payment by wire transfer: Emirates Bank International, PO Box 47676, Abu Dhabi ­ UAEAccount #0075­255533­001 Swift Code: EBILAEAD❑ Payment by cheque: Drawn on any bank in the U.A.E. favouring General Civil Aviation Authority.❑ Payment by credit cardCARD TYPE: ❑ MASTERCARD ❑ VISA ❑ AMERICAN EXPRESSCARD NO.EXPIRY DATENAME OF CARD HOLDERDATESIGNATURE OF CARD HOLDERDATESIGNATUREONLINE: www.gcaa.ae/airlawconfFAX: completed registration form with payment details to +971 4 2111 620.MAIL: form with payment to GCAA AIR LAW CONFERENCE, PO Box 30500, Dubai, UAE15

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