Aircraft Law: Liability

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of the world
community in regard to emerging issues of air law demands the maintenance and
promotion of a balance between technological advance in aviation and the
preservation of a wholesome environment by providing adequate policies and
prescriptions." (2)
The initial governing treaty passed in 1929 is known as the Warsaw
Convention. This is a multilateral treaty among nations that governs
international air transportation. It was based on the idea that because
aviation was in its infancy, there was a risk of destroying the carrier airline
if there was a major crash. Therefore, it limits the liability for carriers.
Unfortunately, this treaty also limited the liability for damages to injured
persons. Because of the latter clause, the U.S. renounced its participation and
proceeded to join the international aviation community in entering into the
Montreal Agreement of 1965.
The Montreal Agreement was a special contract authorized by the Warsaw
Convention which states that ...

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