Experts from Egypt attend online aviation law course from Queen Mary

30 April 2026

CCLS’ aviation law expert Dr Antigoni Lykotrafiti delivered the course with Honorary Professor Paul NG to attendees from the Egyptian State Lawsuits Authority, the State Council, the Ministry of Justice, academia (Ain Shams University, the Egyptian Chinese University, the British University in Egypt and Cairo University), the Air Force, ALMasria Universal Airlines and SGH Group.

The course focused on:

• Market access in air transport and the novel “EU Comprehensive Air Transport Agreements”.
• Competition law in aviation, looking at issues such as the impact. of geopolitical developments (sanctions/airspace closures) on competition.
• State aid law/subsidies in aviation in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.
• Air passenger rights in Europe and beyond.
• Aviation finance in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

A Certificate of Participation was awarded to the attendees. Here are a couple of testimonials shared on LinkedIn following the completion of the course:

“Throughout the course, I developed a deeper understanding of air services agreements, competition law in air transport, antitrust immunity, the EU state aid regime in aviation, airline liability, air passenger rights, aviation asset and title financing, as well as key international conventions such as the Chicago Convention, Warsaw Convention and Capetown Convention, in addition to broader regulatory frameworks shaping global aviation.

It was a great learning experience under the guidance of Dr Antigoni Lykotrafiti, Senior Lecturer at QMUL School of Law and a leading academic in air transport law, and Paul Ng, Head of Aviation at Rajah & Tann, who brings over 30 years of global experience in aviation finance, particularly in aircraft leasing and lending.” - Testimonial one.

“This course provided a comprehensive introduction to key legal and regulatory aspects of the aviation sector. Throughout the program, I explored a range of important topics, including competition law in air transport, state aid in aviation, air passenger rights, and the fundamentals of aviation finance. The course offered valuable insights into how legal frameworks shape and support the global aviation industry.

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Dr Antigoni Lykotrafiti and Dr. Paul Ng for their dedication, guidance, and the effort they invested in delivering such an engaging and insightful learning experience.” – Testimonial two.

Learn more about the Executive Education course on Aviation Law, Policy and Regulation.