In Canada and abroad, there have been a number of incidents that have resulted in significant property damage, including the destruction of aircraft as well as bodily injury and loss of life. Over the past ten years in Canada a number of airports, large and small, have had incidents ranging from minor slips and falls costing a few thousands in bodily injury awards to substantial damage to commercial aircraft with settlements ranging into the millions of dollars. AOL coverage is designed to respond to such incidents and protect the airport owner/operator from the associated costs of defense and claims settlement.

What risk exposures do airport owners/operators have?

An airport has all the legal liability incurred resulting from bodily injury, property damage and personal injury arising out of the performance of their statutory duties and functions regarding any related aviation operations. These activities may include but are not limited to, the maintenance and provision of:

• Runways and other essential airport utilities (taxiways, aircraft parking areas and vehicle parking)
• Security systems such as perimeter fencing and airside access control
• Firefighting
• Refueling facilities
• Hangers
• Snow clearing
• Public at terminals
• Whether an international, regional or local airport, the airport owner/operator has a responsibility to carry insurance coverage appropriate to its operations. Whatever limit is ultimately determined, it should be remembered that while the possibility of a major loss may seem slight, it is nevertheless real.

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