Winter 2020

Features

Airlines’ Common Carrier Liability Protection: Will Proposed Hemp and Telecom Rules Weaken the Shield?

Sophie Hayashi

Air carriers have long enjoyed liability protection as common carriers under an enduring doctrine that transporters of goods are generally not liable for the legality of the goods. However, a number of rulemakings and state actions could undermine the well-established liability protection doctrine.

Bring on the Space Marines!

Brian D. Green

Should service members from military branches other than the Air Force be authorized to fill the ranks of the U.S. Space Force? Major Brian D. Green (USAF) examines the Space Force’s statutory background and considers how best to staff it to achieve its goals effectively and efficiently.

Committee Spotlight: Diversity & Inclusion Committee: 2020–2021 Update

Abby L. Bried and Jamie Francesca Rodriguez

Historically, our practice area has not been particularly diverse. Forum Chair Jennifer Trock, however, is focused on walking the walk and promoting D&I initiatives across the Forum’s activities. And this year we created a D&I Committee to implement the reinvigorated D&I Plan.

Space Launch Services Procurements: Whether and Where to Launch a Protest

Danielle K. Muenzfeld and Daniel D. Straus

The authors examine the complexities of initiating a bid protest of a federal agency space-launch contract award or solicitation. They provide a comprehensive overview of the bid protest process and the many factors to consider when deciding if, and where, a protest should be filed.

Columns

Chair’s Message

Jennifer Trock

The Forum continues to find ways to connect members and provide opportunities for engagement during this time of working remotely and reduced travel. Take, for example, the Annual Meeting virtual sessions that addressed everything from space debris to charter aircraft rules.

Editor’s Column

David Berg

As aviation professionals, you know the sector continues to be challenged mightily. Let 2021 be a better year for all of us. Before we get to 2021, however, we have this issue to enjoy. We start with a terrific article on efforts to block the acquisition of Farelogix, a provider to airlines of direct connect distribution services, by Sabre, one of three leading global distribution systems.

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Volume 33, Number 4

The Future of Airline Booking: A Bumpy Ride for the Sabre-Farelogix Merger

Features

Airlines’ Common Carrier Liability Protection: Will Proposed Hemp and Telecom Rules Weaken the Shield?

Bring on the Space Marines!

Committee Spotlight: Diversity & Inclusion Committee: 2020–2021 Update

Space Launch Services Procurements: Whether and Where to Launch a Protest

Columns

Chair’s Message

Editor’s Column

ABA Resources

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Volume 33, Number 4

The Future of Airline Booking: A Bumpy Ride for the Sabre-Farelogix Merger

Features

Airlines’ Common Carrier Liability Protection: Will Proposed Hemp and Telecom Rules Weaken the Shield?

Bring on the Space Marines!

Committee Spotlight: Diversity & Inclusion Committee: 2020–2021 Update

Space Launch Services Procurements: Whether and Where to Launch a Protest

Columns

Chair’s Message

Editor’s Column

ABA Resources

The ABA

Connect