Siber International Journal of Advanced Law
Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): Siber International Journal of Advanced Law (April - June 2025)

The Intersection of Aviation Law and Sports Regulation: Legal Protection for Athlete-Pilots in Extreme Air Sports

Lazarev Viktor Antonovich (University of Civil Aviation, Sankt Petersburg, Rusia)
Gevan Naufal Wala (Universitas Jambi, Jambi, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Jun 2025

Abstract

The rapid growth of extreme air sports has created a complex legal landscape where aviation law and sports regulation intersect. This study analyzes the legal protection mechanisms available to athlete-pilots who engage in activities such as aerobatic flying, wingsuit flying, air racing, and paragliding. Using a normative-empirical legal research approach, this research examines international and national regulatory frameworks, identifies gaps in legal protection, and proposes an integrated legal framework. The findings reveal significant regulatory gaps, jurisdictional ambiguities between aviation authorities and sports bodies, inadequate liability mechanisms, and inconsistent safety standards across jurisdictions. The study recommends developing a harmonized aviation-sports regulatory framework, establishing clear jurisdictional boundaries, strengthening insurance requirements, and creating specialized certification systems for athlete-pilots. These recommendations aim to provide comprehensive legal protection while accommodating the unique characteristics of extreme air sports.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

SIJAL

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

Siber International Journal of Advanced Law (SIJAL) is an open-access and peer-reviewed journal that aims to offer an international academic platform for cross-border legal research in various government policies and civil rights law, particularly in developed and developing countries. This may ...