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The EU has adopted Directive (EU) 2024/2853, requiring Member States to transpose it by December 9, 2026. The PLD modernizes product liability rules, expanding the definition of 'product' to include software and AI, and lowering evidentiary requirements for claimants.

It alters liability structures, especially for products manufactured outside the EU, and encourages collective redress mechanisms. Aviation stakeholders must align governance, contracts, and cybersecurity practices in anticipation of increased litigation risks.