Passenger air rage: extraordinary circumstances under EU261 By Lorraine Wilson Air rage and passenger flight delay claims under EU261: cause and effect In the context of aviation law and specifically air passenger regulation, Brexit does not mark a stark departure from the status quo. From 1 January 2021, EU Regulations, to…
UK General Aviation Consultation – which way now for safety and a “Just Culture”? By Alex Stovold On 31 December 2020, as one of the direct consequences of Brexit, the UK will leave the EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), as the UK’s “specialist aviation regulator”, is tasked with assisting the UK government…
Air accident investigation: extended reach and the Swiss cheese model By Lorraine Wilson A heads up for aviation insurers. An amendment to Annex 13 to the Chicago Convention [1] applicable from 5 November 2020 extends the mandatory reach of air accident investigation to “serious incidents” (events one step away from an accident). It…
UK spaceflight accident investigation: a parallel universe? By Lorraine Wilson Brave new world The Space Industry Act 2018 (the Act) promises to usher in a new era in British spaceflight, to include the expansion of commercial space, sub-orbital and associated activities, and the development and operation of UK spaceports.…
Breathalyser test before boarding? By Lorraine Wilson In seeking to resuscitate the global commercial air travel industry, there are calls for compulsory pre-flight testing, to screen passengers for Covid-19. Disruptive passenger behaviour in-flight is irksome at best, can lead to flight diversion (a…
Grounded aircraft – fewer risks for insurers and operators? By Alex Stovold For aviation insurers, the impact of Covid-19 is stark. Whilst recovery in the Asia-Pacific region is ahead of the rest of the world, the prospect of repeat multiple waves of the infection globally, a cautious public and multiple quarantine systems…
Ogden 8 – Why it matters for Aviation By Sophie Allkins Recently published updates to actuarial data will impact the calculation of damages in personal injury cases and are likely to be significant for aviation clients defending claims of this type in all jurisdictions within the UK. The effects of this…