一、航空立法的历史沿革航空法律的历史几乎可以追溯到飞机发明的时代。世界上第一架飞机发明在美国,最早的航空运输也产生于美国。这样,与航空业本身一样,航空法的历史,也源于美国。如今,美国国内的航空运量相当于全世界的40％,它的繁荣和发展,除比较先进的设备基础和管理技术之外,在很大程度上依赖于相对健全的航空法制环境。 I. History of Aviation Legislation The history of aviation law can be traced back to almost the age when the aircraft was invented. The world’s first aircraft was invented in the United States, the earliest air transport also originated in the United States. In this way, like the aviation industry itself, the history of aviation law also comes from the United States. Today, the domestic air traffic volume in the United States amounts to 40% of the world’s total. Its prosperity and development rely heavily on a relatively sound air and legal environment, except for the more advanced equipment and management technologies.