Moving into a higher-performance aircraft is a major milestone—and an exciting one at that. Whether you're stepping up from fixed gear to retractable, single to multi-engine, piston to turboprop, or turboprop to jet, each transition brings new opportunities for growth as a pilot. It also brings a few insurance considerations that are worth planning for in advance.
The House Committee on Ways and Means on May 14 approved what proponents call the "one, big, beautiful bill," which includes the return of bonus depreciation, a rule that allows businesses that purchase capital equipment, including aircraft, to claim 100 percent of the depreciation in the first year instead of spreading it over several years.
Missing mail from the FAA can cause certificate holders—including pilots, aircraft owners, mechanics, and others—no end of headaches, including loss of privileges. A new service from AOPA will alert recipients when FAA mail arrives, including (but not limited to) notices with action deadlines tied to the mailing date.
As an aircraft owner, you must deal with various contracts on a regular basis. Whether it is a loan agreement, maintenance service contract, hangar agreement, dry lease, or any other type of legal document, you need to make sure your contracts are aligned with your insurance coverage.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury will not enforce the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) against domestic businesses, including entities created to hold ownership of aircraft, while the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), an agency of the Treasury, announced an extension of the current reporting deadline.
The new carbon fiber, three-blade Kestrel from Hartzell Propeller is made for aircraft running Rotax 916 engines, beginning with the CubCrafters Carbon Cub UL.
The FAA rejected calls to limit the scope of an airworthiness directive published in final form on February 13, affecting an estimated 31,000 vintage Piper aircraft, all of which will need new rudders (or an approved alternative method of compliance) within the coming two to 10 years to remain airworthy.
Hartzell Propeller is offering AOPA members an exclusive $1,000 discount on carbon fiber composite Top Prop retrofits for the duration of the calendar year.
The physical damage coverage on your airplane is a fixed amount of exposure. That is, the maximum you stand to lose is the value of the aircraft, which is known.
Of all the pain points in the aircraft purchasing process, the prepurchase evaluation is the most ouchy. It’s difficult to bring together, the results are sometimes not definitive, and it’s expensive. It’s also essential.
Flying to Mexico can be an exciting adventure, whether for business or pleasure. However, it’s crucial to understand the insurance requirements to ensure a smooth journey. One common question pilots and aircraft owners have is whether they need a Mexican liability policy. The short answer is yes.
The FAA issued an airworthiness directive focusing on certain connecting rod assemblies installed in a range of Lycoming engines. It is the kind of announcement that likely has pilots leafing through their engine logs to find the date of their last overhaul and determine exactly which parts were replaced.
Maybe you co-own your aircraft, or you lease it to others. Many aircraft are used by multiple individuals or companies—it certainly helps with cost efficiency and expands access to aircraft for those who want to fly more. But what happens if there is an accident when you are not in actual possession or operational control of your aircraft and someone else is?
Switching aviation insurers can seem like a straightforward decision, especially if you’re looking for better rates or more comprehensive coverage. However, there are several potential downsides to consider before making the move.
Before buying our aircraft, a 1992 Rockwell Commander 114B that we named Annie, my wife, Alex, and I spent years researching different types to find the right fit. Our due diligence included perusing brochures and videos used to promote the aircraft when new.
As a flight instructor, chances are you will live a long life, fly thousands of hours, and instruct hundreds of students who go on to have many years of accident-free flying.
On September 3, FAA attorneys released a legal interpretation of 14 CFR §43.3(d), effectively changing the FAA’s view of the standard maintenance supervision model that has been in place for the past 60 years. Without industry intervention to have the FAA reconsider its new view, the A&P experience-based training and owner-assisted maintenance models cannot survive.
When it comes to ensuring a smooth collaboration between you, the aircraft owner and your insurance broker, there are several key actions that you can take to support your broker to help get you right coverage at the right price.
Boston-based Cirrus owner Mark (not his real name) was flying his turbonormalized SR22 home to Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) on what was probably going to be his last flight prior to putting the airplane in the shop for its 2024 annual inspection.