Welcome from the Conference Chair

It is my pleasure to invite you to attend the 27th conference of the Aviation Law Association of Australia and New Zealand.

The ALAANZ conference is the leading conference on legal issues affecting the aviation industry in Australasia, New Zealand and South West Pacific. Now in it’s 27th year, the 2008 conference will review the issues facing an industry undergoing rapid growth and significant challenges.

Predictions on what the future holds for the aviation industry are fraught with environmental uncertainty yet the industry is experiencing extraordinary levels of financial and legal commitments in the form of aircraft manufacture, orders and sales. Internationally distinguished aviation and legal professionals will speak on the issues that influence the future direction of the industry.

The conference venue, the Hotel InterContinental Sydney, distinguished by the 1851 Treasury Building’s sandstone façade, a National Trust landmark, the hotel overlooks Sydney Opera House and the Royal Botanic Gardens.

I am sure all delegates will have a memorable conference and I look forward to seeing you there.

Ben Martin
Conference Chairman