Liability and product risk in focus
For insurers, the developing situation raises immediate questions around product liability, aviation hull and loss-of-use exposures, as well as the potential for knock-on business interruption claims as airlines juggle grounded assets, deferred deliveries and disrupted schedules. While there is currently no suggestion of an in‑service safety incident, the combination of structural inspections, a recent global software recall and an aggressive year‑end delivery push materially elevates operational and counterparty risk for both Airbus and its airline customers. Underwriters will be watching closely for signs of extended downtime, repair campaigns or regulatory intervention that could crystallise