According to the Kerrville Daily Times, effective 11/12/2019, Mooney Aircraft International has ceased all production at it’s Kerrville Airport factory in Texas. The company laid off 229 employees, including all employees on the aircraft production and parts lines. Mooney Aircraft Company was founded in 1929 by Albert Mooney and his brother Arthur, according to Wikipedia, and […]
Press Release: BWI Announces Branch Office Opening on Lake Hood Seaplane Base, Alaska

For Immediate Release: April 29, 2019 BWI Contact: Matt White, Matt.White@bwifly.com, (800) 666-4359 BWI Announces Branch Office Opening on Lake Hood Seaplane Base, Alaska Bringing more aviation insurance options, competitive rates and local support to the world’s busiest seaplane base. CORONA, CA — April 29, 2019 – Today BWI, The Nation’s Leader in Aviation Insurance announced […]
1933 Flying over Everest Conquering the roof of the world in a flimsy biplane
Though the 29,029-foot-high summit of Mount Everest was first conquered on foot by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary in 1953, it was conquered by air two decades earlier. In April 1933, RAF squadron leader Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, otherwise known as Lord Clydesdale, led an ambitious attempt to fly over the summit of the world’s tallest mountain. […]
aircraft insurance, airplane insuranceDo I Need Extra Insurance for My Drone?
By KIMBERLY LANKFORD, Contributing Editor February 20, 2019 “QI plan to buy a drone soon. Will my insurance cover any damages it might cause? ADamages caused by drones may be covered by the liability portion of your homeowners or renters’ insurance policy, but the details vary by insurer. “Some homeowners policies cover ‘model or hobby’ aircraft; others cover only […]
What You Need to Know About Experimental Aircraft Insurance
“Many pilots of standard aircraft find another outlet for their passion for flight by building aircraft themselves from kits. Technically known as experimental amateur-built (EAB) aircraft, and sometimes called home-built aircraft, these aircraft are typically constructed by pilots, using parts designed and fabricated by kit plane manufacturers. In many cases, the initial construction phases are […]
Will my insurance cover drone damage?
“I plan to buy a drone soon. Will my insurance cover any damages it might cause? A: Damages caused by drones may be covered by the liability portion of your homeowners or renters insurance policy, but the details vary by insurer. “Some homeowners policies cover model or hobby aircraft, others cover only model aircraft, and […]
Debunking 3 Common Myths About Drones
With the number of drones sold in the U.S. expected to increase from 2.5 million units to 7 million units in 2020, according to the FAA, drones are beginning to make a huge impact on society. However, some people are still wary of drones because they don’t fully understand their use. So, this article is […]
Considering Aviation Insurance? Read This First

Each year, American general aviation aircraft log about 24 million hours of flight time. And if you own one of those aircraft, you should consider the best aviation insurance. While aviation insurance is immensely beneficial, it’s important to understand a few things about aircraft insurance policies before you pick the right one for you. First […]
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Helicopter Insurance
While helicopters are considered one of the more versatile flying machines, they also face many risks. Because of this, it’s recommended that all owners of helicopters or pilots invest in helicopter insurance. If you are wondering about helicopter insurance and what it can do for you, this article is going to take a look at […]
Do You Have Questions About Drone Insurance?
When it comes to aircraft insurance, people often only think of planes. However, aircraft or aviation insurance covers a wide range of aircrafts. In fact, the U.S. has the largest and most varied general aviation community in the world. It consists of over 220,000 aircraft, including rotorcraft, balloons, amateur-built aircraft, and highly sophisticated turbojets. But […]