Corporate flight? PIC responsible.
Charter Flight? PIC responsible.
Scheduled or Non Scheduled Flight? Most Countries PIC not responsible as the air carrier and airport haves measures in place to prevent this activity. Suffice it to say that Airlines ala BA, AA, UAL, LH research those countries in question, and avoid them to minimize risk to crew and assets.
There are some banana republics out there that prey upon charter operators as a form of a so-callwd legalized hostage and ransom scheme. Mexico was notorious in the 70's for so-called aircraft confiscations, in the name of Federale Justice.
Insurance companies have countries to where operations are not covered risks unless prior approval is granted.
Last edited by captjns; 5th Apr 2013 at 11:36.