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Updated October 25, 2026. This article explains how to read a Cessna 172 insurance quote. For the reviewed annual figures, coverage terms and methodology, see BWI’s Cessna 172 insurance cost guide. Start with the coverage behind the price A premium is useful only when you know what was quoted. Compare the aircraft’s insured value, hull […]
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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 […]
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For Immediate Release: April 29, 2019 BWI Contact: Matt White, [email protected], (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 […]
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 insuranceBy 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 […]
“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 […]
Drone and operator beside the California coast in March 2015. General equipment context only; no accident, damaged vehicle, claim or BWI customer is depicted. Photo Tomwsulcer, CC0 1.0. Full frame resized without cropping. Photo source License If a drone strikes a car or damages a windshield, separate the immediate safety needs from the insurance review. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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