Erin & John Collins Arsenault Doctoral Fellowship and Erin & John Collins Arsenault LLM Fellowship
Promoting Sustainable Space Governance and Cooperation

The McGill Institute of Air and Space Law is delighted to announce the appointment of Laura Pierallini as Adjunct Professor.

The McGill Institute of Air and Space Law is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Diane Howard as Adjunct Professor.

The McGill Institute of Air and Space Law is pleased to announce the appointment of IASL Executive Director Stefan-Michael Wedenig as Assistant Professor (Professional) at the Faculty of Law, McGill University.
Prof. Wedenig holds a Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.) and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from McGill University, as well as a Magister Iuris (Mag.iur.) from Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria. He is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and a member of the International Institute of Space Law (IISL).

The McGill Institute of Air and Space Law was delighted to participate in the 16th Africa Regional Round of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition, held on 22 and 23 May 2025 at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, South Africa. Dr. Arnold Agaba (Postdoctoral Researcher and Chair the Research Group on African Air and Space Law) served as a judge during the competition, sharing his expertise and helping to inspire the next generation of African space lawyers.

The Institute of Air and Space Law (IASL) recently hosted two remarkable events, each underscoring the strength and spirit of our community. From celebrating the generosity of our benefactors to welcoming new alumni, these gatherings reflected the shared commitment to advancing research and fostering connections in the field of air and space law.

The McGill Institute of Air and Space Law had the opportunity to witness the historic launch of the African Space Agency and participate in the NewSpace Africa Conference which took place in Cairo, Egypt. Dr. Arnold Agaba, Ph.D. and Ms. Mirette Elgawahry took part on behalf of the IASL.

Presentation of the Letter of Engagement (LoE) at the DLR site in Cologne: The DLR Institute of Air Transport and the Institute of Air and Space Law (IASL) at McGill University in Montreal are initiating an interdisciplinary collaboration in the field of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The aim is to jointly research the legal, technological and societal aspects of future air transport systems and to incorporate them into the design and evaluation of sustainable mobility solutions. Pictured from left to right: Tim Alers (DLR Programme Directorates for Aviation), Dr.

CASSOA, EASA and McGill Institute of Air and Space Law, wrapped up a crucial 2-day Legal Workshop focused on developing uniform air laws for the EAC partner states. The workshop brought together legal delegates from the national Civil Aviation Authorities and the national Ministries of Transport of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, and Tanzania as well as aviation experts from the East African Community (EAC) Secretariate and Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA).

The McGill Institute of Air and Space Law class had the incredible opportunity to visit Air Canada Headquarters at YUL Airport! From experiencing the simulator to exploring the hazardous goods department and aircraft hangar, students gained first-hand insights into airline operations.

The McGill Institute of Air and Space Law was proud to once again support the 5th US Spacecom Legal Conference in Colorado Springs. This two-day event brought together legal practitioners, academics, and military personnel to explore key developments in space law.
IASL Executive Director Stefan-Michael Wedenig contributed to the discussions with insights on the law of armed conflict and the implications of artificial intelligence. It was also a pleasure to reconnect with many of our alumni and engage in thought-provoking exchanges.

The McGill Institute of Air and Space Law was delighted to participate in an expert roundtable on "Higher Airspace Operations: Present and Future from the Legal Point of View," co-hosted with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to ICAO at the Saint James's Club of Montreal.

The Conference on New Horizons in Air and Space Law, held earlier this month, proved to be a groundbreaking event in air and space law. Jointly organized by the National University of Singapore's Centre for Technology, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and the Law, the EW Barker Centre for Law and Business, and McGill University's Institute of Air and Space Law, this conference addressed the legal and policy challenges arising from emerging technologies in air and space.


Last week, IASL Executive Director Stefan-Michael Wedenig participated in the AI panel at the 2024 Members Conference of the INTERNATIONAL UNION OF AEROSPACE INSURERS.