New liability insurance requirements in the EU
Operators flying within, to, from or over the 25-nation European Union (EU) need to check their insurance policies to ensure that they meet the new minimum
Operators flying within, to, from or over the 25-nation European Union (EU) need to check their insurance policies to ensure that they meet the new minimum liability requirements that will take effect on April 30. Failure to do so could result in the prohibition of flights, the withdrawal of operating licenses and, potentially, criminal prosecution.
The new EC 785/2004 regulation is intended to standardize levels of insurance coverage within the EU. Some states, such as Germany, already have quite high limits, but other countries (including several in southern Europe) have not previously imposed minimum amounts. The new requirements apply to operators regardless of whether or not their aircraft are actually registered in an EU state.
