Professor Ronnie R. Gipson Jr. shares aviation expertise in Quartz article

CARLISLE, Pa.—Quartz, an online business publication, recently sought the expertise of Associate Professor of Law Ronnie R. Gipson Jr. on an announcement by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) about changes to the commercial aircraft certification process.

The article, “The FAA is reportedly considering changing commercial plane certifications. Here's what that could mean,” notes that updates could be proposed by December.

Gipson’s comments provided context for the FAA’s announcement and emphasized that safety must remain paramount in the effort to modernize the certification process.

Gipson’s scholarship in the area of aircraft certification was cited by a U.S. House of Representatives hearing after two fatal 737MAX crashes that resulted in the FAA grounding the aircraft.

Ronnie R. Gipson Jr. is a Visiting Associate Professor of Law at Penn State Dickinson Law. He earned his J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law, and he holds a B.A. from Texas A & M University in Modern Languages (French). Professor Gipson’s scholarship sits at the intersection of aviation law and international economic policy and trade law. Professor Gipson’s current projects explore topical issues making headline news globally.