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Master in International Air Law (MIAL) in Aviation Management e-learning modality
The Master in International Air Law (MIAL) is a prestigious executive master’s programme designed for legal professionals, policymakers, and aviation industry experts seeking to specialize in the complex legal frameworks that govern global aviation. As air transport continues to expand, international regulations and legal structures must evolve to address emerging challenges in safety, security, liability, environmental sustainability, competition, and geopolitical concerns.
Duration
600 hours.
Modality
e-learning.
Starting date
Enrolment open.
Required English level
at least B2.
Employment
Job bank management.
The keys to succeed in the aviation sector thanks to an MBA
Studying an MBA is always positive because it implies the specialization and enrichment of our curriculum.
Máster Oficial en Gestión y Dirección Aeroportuaria y Aeronáutica
The content of the Master's programme
MODULE I: Introduction, concept and sources of Air Law.
- Concept of Air Law.
- History of Air Law.
- Sources of Air Law.
MODULE II: Liability in Air Transport.
- Introduction.
- Conditioning factors.
- Regulatory regimes.
- Essential notions about liability.
- Liability in air transport of passengers: The Montreal Convention 1999. Death and injury of a passenger; destruction, loss or damage to baggage; delay.
- Liability in air transport of cargo: The Montreal Convention 1999. Destruction, loss or damage to cargo; delay.
- Liability in air transport of passengers (II): An approach to the EC Regulation 261/2004
(EU261). Compensation & assistance rules in the event of denied boarding, cancellation
or long delay of flights.
MODULE III: Financing and trading of aircrafts
- Variables to consider.
- Sources of financing.
- Financing methods.
- Cape Town Convention 2001.
MODULE IV: Air Operator Licences.
- Introduction. Concept. Types.
- Air Transport Companies.
- Ground Handling services Providers (GHSPs).
- Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) Service Providers.
- Air operators of the remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS-DRONES).
MODULE V: Merger and acquisition of airlines.
- Merger and acquisition of airlines from a legal perspective:
- Basic notions about companies (introduction).
- Basic notions and types or merger; other similar transactions.
- Acquisition of businesses (introduction).
- Mergers and acquisitions of airlines.
- Merger and acquisition of airlines from an economic perspective:
- Principles of Corporate Finance: Value & Risk.
- Types of mergers.
- Acquisition of businesses.
- Company Valuation methods.
- Mergers and acquisitions of Airlines.
MODULE VI: Aeronautical Labour Law.
- Aeronautical labour law basic notions:
- Employment law contract: characteristics.
- Special employment law relationships.
- Types of employment law contracts.
- Employees rights and obligations.
- Salary.
- Substantial changes in working conditions.
- Transfer of undertaking (protection of the employment).
- Termination of the employment law contracts.
- Employee’s resignation.
- Termination by will of the employee based on fair cause.
- Collective dismissal.
- Termination for objective reasons.
- Disciplinary dismissal.
- Aeronautical labour law specific notions:
- Cabin crew.
- Working hours.
- Time schedule.
- Elements of impact in the time schedule.
- Annual working hours.
- Rest period.
- Fatigue.
- Flight times and duty periods.
MODULE VII: Legal status of aircraft.
- Introduction.
- Definition, types & legal nature of aircraft.
- Nationality & registration.
- Documents aboard the aircraft.
MODULE VIII: Aviation insurance.
- Air Transport
- Risk Management.
- Insurance.
- Transfer of risks through contracts.
MODULE IX: Town planning, environment and airport
- Synergistic relation.
- Legal approach.
- Summary and conclusions
MODULE X: Master’s Thesis.
- Individually, students must draft a Master Thesis consisting in the study of a subject related to International Air Law in air transport.
Teaching staff made up of executives from leading companies in the aeronautical and airport sector
Airport and aeronautical management professionals
Advisory Board
Honorary President of ITAérea
General Manager of easyJet for Southern Europe
General Manager Europe South Pacific at LATAM Airlines
CEO, Air Europa
General Manager of Air Europa Express
Financial and Corporate Director of Iberia Express
Former Chief International Officer at Groupe ADP (Special Lecture)
General Director of SKYWAY
Maintenance and Technical Operations Director of SKYWAY
Managing Director of SAERCO
Vice President of Equipment and Systems Procurement at Airbus DS and Director of the AIRBUS factory in Getafe.
Advisory Board
Honorary President of ITAérea
General Manager of easyJet for Southern Europe
General Manager Europe South Pacific at LATAM Airlines
CEO, Air Europa
General Manager of Air Europa Express
Financial and Corporate Director of Iberia Express
Former Chief International Officer at Groupe ADP (Special Lecture)
General Director of SKYWAY
Maintenance and Technical Operations Director of SKYWAY
Managing Director of SAERCO
Vice President of Equipment and Systems Procurement at Airbus DS and Director of the AIRBUS factory in Getafe.
This programme provides a deep and practical understanding of aviation law, equipping professionals with specialized legal expertise in areas such as:
International Air Transport Agreements & Treaties – Gain in-depth knowledge of bilateral and multilateral air transport agreements, including the Chicago Convention, Open Skies policies, and ICAO regulations. Learn how international treaties shape market access, airline alliances, and government negotiations.
Air Carrier Liability & Passenger Rights – Examine global liability regimes and consumer protection laws, including the Montreal Convention and Warsaw Convention. Understand how airlines and airports manage legal responsibilities in cases of flight disruptions, personal injuries, and baggage claims.
Aviation Finance & Aircraft Leasing – Explore the legal mechanisms behind aircraft financing, leasing contracts, and asset management, including the role of the Cape Town Convention in aircraft ownership and security interests.
Regulatory Compliance & Competition Law – Analyze civil aviation regulations, airline competition laws, and state aid rules under different jurisdictions, including EU, US, and Middle Eastern regulatory frameworks. Learn how airlines navigate antitrust laws, mergers, and global market entry strategies.
Labor Law & Employment in Aviation – Study the legal complexities of employment contracts, collective bargaining, and labor rights in the aviation sector. Understand the impact of international labor conventions on airline personnel, pilots, and air traffic controllers.
Sustainability & Environmental Law in Aviation – Explore the legal aspects of carbon offset programmes, emissions trading schemes (CORSIA), and noise pollution regulations that are reshaping the aviation industry toward a greener future.
Safety, Security & Risk Management – Understand aviation security laws, cyber threats, and risk mitigation strategies in line with ICAO Annex 17 and emerging challenges such as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and artificial intelligence in airspace management.
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