Tour operators, oil companies, energy suppliers, and other contracting parties charter or solicit the services of carriers operating commercial flights for the transport of their customers, goods, or personnel. Given the risks in terms of liabilities, assessing the safety level of their carriers is a concern and an issue of utmost importance.
In addition, as questions of safety are part of the selection criteria for contracting parties and clients, a growing number of investors (including carriers) seek the opinion of third parties on the safety level of carriers that are subject to investment or acquisition.
Airlines, banks, export credit agencies, lessors, investors and insurers are all concerned about minimising their asset risk and protecting the integrity and value of their aircraft.
Insurers need the opinion of an independent third party in situations where compensation is to be paid.
Tour operators, oil companies, energy suppliers, and other contracting parties charter or solicit the services of carriers operating commercial flights for the transport of their customers, goods, or personnel. Given the risks in terms of liabilities, assessing the safety level of their carriers is a concern and an issue of utmost importance.
In addition, as questions of safety are part of the selection criteria for contracting parties and clients, a growing number of investors (including carriers) seek the opinion of third parties on the safety level of carriers that are subject to investment or acquisition.