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While the vast majority of federal crimes are codified in Title 18 of the United States Code, (e.g., 18 U.S.C. § 2381 [Treason], 18 U.S.C. § 871 [Threats against President and successors to the Presidency], 18 U.S.C. Chap. 25 [Counterfeiting and Forgery], and 18 U.S.C. Chap. 55 [Kidnapping], amongst many others), there are, as usual, exceptions. As we are emphasizing aviation, can you locate the U.S.C. statutory provision that defines “aircraft piracy,” commonly referred to as hijacking? Is it in Title 18? Provide the citation. Are potential penalties more severe if one commits an act of aircraft piracy inside or outside “special aircraft jurisdiction”, or are they identical? When was the law amended to include “conspiracy” language? Is this provision related to any international treaties regarding air piracy? If so, which one(s), and since when has it been binding on the U.S.?
