The decision came into force on 24 April 2021, following notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1118 of 27 April 2020, which amends Regulation (EC) No 785/2004 on insurance requirements for air carriers and aircraft operators, is incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
The amendment adds a new indent to point 66l of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, specifically referencing '32020 R 1118: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1118 of 27 April 2020(OJ L 243, 29.7.2020, p. 1).'
The authentic texts of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1118 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union.
What it means
The Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 149/2021 amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1118 regarding insurance requirements for air carriers and aircraft operators.
Impact Analysis
Air Carriers and Aircraft Operators
Action Item: Review current insurance policies against the requirements of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1118 and make necessary adjustments to ensure compliance.
Insurance Providers
Action Item: Update insurance product offerings to align with the requirements of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1118.
EEA Member States
Action Item: Review and update national regulations and enforcement mechanisms to reflect the changes introduced by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1118.
Key Entities Referenced
EEA Joint Committee: The decision-making body responsible for amending the EEA Agreement.
European Commission: The executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing and implementing legislation, including Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1118.
EEA Agreement: The Agreement on the European Economic Area, which extends the EU's single market to Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.
Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement: The annex to the EEA Agreement that covers transport-related regulations.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1118: A regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 785/2004 on insurance requirements for air carriers and aircraft operators.
Regulation (EC) No 785/2004: The original regulation on insurance requirements for air carriers and aircraft operators, which is amended by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1118.
Official Journal EN
of the European Union L series
2024/154 25.1.2024
DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 149/2021
of 23 April 2021
amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2024/154]
THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (“the EEA Agreement”), and in particular Article 98
thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1118 of 27 April 2020amending Regulation (EC) No 785/2004 of
the European Parliament and of the Council on insurance requirements for air carriers and aircraft operators(1)is to
be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(2) Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The following indent is added in point 66l (Regulation (EC) No 785/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council)
of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement:
‘— 32020 R 1118: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1118 of 27 April 2020(OJ L 243, 29.7.2020, p. 1).’
Article 2
The text of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1118 in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, to be published in the EEA
Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, shall be authentic.
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on 24 April 2021, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA
Agreement have been made*.
Article 4
This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European
Union.
Done at Brussels, 23 April 2021.
For the EEA Joint Committee
The President
Clara GANSLANDT
(1) OJ L 243, 29.7.2020, p. 1.
* No constitutional requirements indicated.
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/154/oj 1/1