• 항공우주정책ㆍ법학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.27-51
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• 2007

The cumulative result of the work by the ICAO Secretariat, the Secretariat Study Group and the Council Special Group on the Modernization of the Rome Convention of 1952 are two draft Conventions, namely: "Draft Convention on Compensation for Damage Caused by Aircraft to Third Parties, in case of Unlawful Interference", and "Draft Convention on Compensation for Damage Caused by Aircraft to Third Parties" The core provisions of the former draft Convention are as follows: The liability of the operator is strict, that is, without the necessity of proof of fault. It would be liable for damage sustained by third parties on condition only that the damage was caused by an aircraft in flight(Article 3). However, such liability is caped based on the weight of the aircraft(Article 4). It is envisaged to create an independent organization called the Supplementary Compensation Mechanism, with the principle purpose to pay compensation to persons suffering damage in the territory of a State Party, and to provide financial support(Article 8). Compensation shall be paid by the SCM to the extent that the total amount of damages exceeds the Article 4 limits(Article 19). The main issues on the farmer draft Convention are relating to breaking away from Montreal Convention 1999, no limits on individual claims but a global limitation on air carrier liability, insurance coverage, cap of operators' strict liability, and Supplementary Compensation Mechanism. The core provisions of the latter draft Convention are as follows: the liability of the operator is strict, up to a certain threshold tentatively set at 250,000 to 500,000 SDRs. Beyond that, the operator is liable for all damages unless it proves that such damage were not due to its negligence or that the damages were solely due to the negligence of another person(Article 3). The provisions relating to the SCM and compensation thereunder do not operate under this Convention, as the operator is potentially for the full amount of damages caused. The main issues on the latter draft Convention are relating to liability limit of operator, and definition of general risks. In conclusion, we urge ICAO to move forward expeditiously on the draft Convention to establish a third party liability and compensation system that can stand ready to protect both third party victims and the aviation industry before another 9/11-scale event occurs.

• 항공우주정책ㆍ법학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.33-54
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• 2008

비행중인 항공기에 의한 제3자의 손해는 피해자가 원인제공을 하지 않았다면 피해가 발생하지 않았을 상태로 충분히 보상 받아야 한다. 하지만, 관련 국제조약들은 항공산업 보호측면에서 운항자의 보상책임을 일정한 한도로 제한하고 있는데 이러한 미흡한 보상체계가 관련 국제조약들이 지금까지 항공선진국에서 비준을 받지 못한 주요 이유이기도 하다. 그러나, 9/11테러 후 국제사회에서는 테러에 의한 항공기 사고와 제3자 보호 문제를 보다 적극적으로 다루어야 하는 필요성에 공감하고 ICAO 주관으로 관련 국제조약의 현대화를 위한 특별위원회를 구성하여 조약초안을 마련하게 되었다. 본 논문에서는 ICAO 법률위원회에서 마련한 두 개의 초안 즉, 테러 제3자 배상조약안 및 일반 제3자 배상조약안과 관련하여 가장 최근에 논의된 주요 쟁점에 대해 살펴보았다. 국가 책임과 운항자책임 분담의 적정성에서부터 보충적 배상기금의 운용과 관련한 세부사항에 이르기 까지 여러 쟁점들이 합의되기까지는 상당한 시일의 소요가 예상된다. 항공운송 수요가 증가하고 또한 테러위협도 높아지는 현실에서 선의의 지상 제3자 보호와 항공운송인을 위시한 항공운송 산업의 보호가 균형있게 이루어지는 새로운 관련 국제조약이 조속히 마련되어야 한다. 이와 함께 우리나라도 예상되는 피해로부터 국민의 재산과 생명을 보호하기 위하여 관련 조약의 개정작업에 적극 참여하여야 할 것이다.

• 항공우주정책ㆍ법학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.3-32
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• 2008

In proportion to recent developments in aviation technology and growth of the air transport market, the risk of damages to third parties caused by aircrafts and the likelihood of unlawful interference on an aircraft in flight has grown larger. The war risk insurance market was paralyzed by the 9/11 terror event. And if another event on the scale of 9/11 occurs, compensations for third party damages will be impossible. Recognizing the need to modernize the existing legal framework and the absence of a globally accepted authority that deals with third party liability and compensation for catastrophic damage caused by acts of unlawful interference, the ICAO and various countries have discussed a liability and compensation system that can protect both third party victims and the aviation industry for the 7 years. In conclusion, in order to provide adequate protection for victims and the appropriate protection for air transport systems including air carriers, work on modernizing the Rome Convention should be continued and the new Convention should be finalized in the near future. Korea has not ratified the relevant international treaties, i.e. Rome Convention 1933, 1952 and 1978, and has no local laws which regulate the damage caused by aircraft to third parties on land. Consequently, it has to depend on the domestic civil tort laws. Most of the advanced countries in aviation such as the United States, England, Germany, France and even China, have incorporated the International Conventions to their national air law and governed carriers third party liability within their jurisdiction. The Ministry of Justice organized the Special Enactment Committee for Air Transport chapter under Commercial Law. The Air Transport chapter, which currently includes third party liability, is in the process of instituting new legislation. In conclusion, to settle such problems through local law, it is necessary to enact as soon as possible domestic legislation on the civil liability of the air carrier which has been connected with third party liability and aviation insurance.