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Articles
Henrik Kjellin, The New International Regime for Third Party Liability, 33 Air & Space Law 63-80 (2008).

George N. Tompkins, Jr., Some thoughts to ponder when considering whether to adopt the new Aviation General Risks and Unlawful Interference conventions proposed by ICAO, 33 Air & Space Law 81-84 (2008).

Text of Draft Convention: Compensation Caused by Aircraft to Third Parties, in case of Unlawful Interference, 33 Air & Space Law 85-105 (2008).

Pietro Manzini & Anna Masutti, An international civil liability regime for the Galileo services: A proposal, 33 Air & Space Law 114-131 (2008).

Cheryl S. Mpande & Alan D. Reitzfeld, EU Regulation on Banning of Airlines for Safety Concerns, 33 Air & Space Law 132-154 (2008)

Geert Goeteyn, EU Aviation Scene: Major Developments August 2007 – November 2007, 33 Air & Space Law 155-174 (2008).

Guiseppe Guerreri, ‘Etablissement’ (Article 28 Warsaw Convention) Tenacity Pays, 33 Air & Space Law 175-176 (2008).

Coming Events, 33 Air & Space Law 177 (2008).

Wybo P. Heere, Cross-border provision of air navigation services with specific reference to Europe, 33 Air & Space Law 178-179 (2008).

Lara Farrar – Who Owns the Moon? – CNN.com

Bruce Schneier – Our Data, Ourselves – Wired

Reports
Transportation Security: Transportation Security Administration Has Strengthened Planning to Guide Investments in Key Aviation and Surface Transportation Security Programs, but More Work Remains. GAO-08-487T, May 13, 2008

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Federal Actions Needed to Ensure Safety and Expand Their Potential Uses within the National Airspace System. – GAO-08-511, May 15.

FAA – 2008 Commercial Space Transportation Forecasts

FAA – Second Quarter 2008 Quarterly Launch Report

FAA – SPACE TRANSPORTATION CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS ANNEX FOR NEXTGEN

Presentations
NASA Advisory Council Presentations from April 17, 2008

Podcasts
Debating NASA vs. DIY Rocketeers, Lunar Real Estate and the Open-Source X Prize: My Own Private Space PODCAST – Popular Mechanics

Speeches
“The Role of the Regulator” – Nicholas A. Sabatini, Chantilly, VA, May 13, 2008, RTCA Symposium 2008

Blogs

I Want a Certificate in Space Law, Too! – Transnational Law Blog

International Flight With The “Pink Copy” Of The Aircraft Registration Application? – Aviation Law Discussions

NASA authorization bill introduced in House – Space Politics

Open Skies Round Two: Surprises & Challenges – Aviation Law Prof Blog

How to sell a spaceport tax – Space Politics

Call for Comprehensive Data Privacy Law – Geodata Policy

Farm Bill Would Prevent Release of GIS Data Under FOIA – Geodata Policy

Restictions On Spatial Data Can Have Detrimental Consequences. – Spatial Law Blog

Don’t Know Much About Space Policy – Transterrestrial Musings

Misinterpreting the authorization bill? – Space Politics

NASA Authorization Act of 2008 – Innovation Prizes – Space Prizes

Letters
Letter From Aerospace and Technology Company Leaders to Congressional Leaders Regarding NASA’s FY 2009 Budget