Following the events of 9/11, dramatic changes have been implemented in aviation security standards. Along with the changes in public regulation, there was an entity that newly emerged in the eyes of public – the aviation security service providers (ASPs).
This article elaborates on the responsibility and liability of ASPs and suggests several options for ASPs to protect the business itself from unlimited third-party liability in case of an act of terrorism. Then it inquires into the responsibility of States in this regard.
Air and Space Law