Federal Aviation Act: Primary federal law governing aviation activities in the United States, establishing regulatory framework for air transportation

Airline Deregulation Act: Federal legislation that deregulated the airline industry, impacting air cargo services and pricing

Carmack Amendment: Federal law governing liability of carriers in domestic shipments, establishing uniform rules for interstate shipping

Montreal Convention 1999: International treaty governing liability rules and documentation requirements for international air cargo transportation

Warsaw Convention 1929: Historic international treaty still applicable in some jurisdictions, establishing rules for international carriage by air

DOT Regulations: U.S. Department of Transportation rules governing air cargo transportation, safety, and security requirements

FAA Regulations: Federal Aviation Administration rules covering aircraft operations, safety standards, and cargo handling

TSA Requirements: Transportation Security Administration regulations for air cargo security and screening procedures

49 U.S. Code ยง 41707: Specific U.S. code section incorporating international treaties into domestic air transportation law

14 CFR Part 121: Federal regulations governing air carrier certification and operational requirements

U.S. Customs Regulations: Customs and Border Protection rules governing international cargo documentation and clearance procedures

Export Administration Regulations: Federal regulations controlling the export of commercial and dual-use items from the United States

International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Federal regulations controlling the export of defense-related articles and services