AVIATION OPERATIONS INSURANCE
At Kelly Insurance Group, we specialize in protecting the people, aircraft, and operations that keep the aviation industry moving. From private jet charters and flight schools to maintenance providers, manufacturers, and ground handling crews, we offer tailored insurance solutions designed to match the complexity and precision of aviation itself. Whether you operate in the air, on the tarmac, or behind the scenes, our deep industry knowledge and access to top-rated aviation insurers ensure your business is covered—so you can focus on flying forward.
LIABILITY COVERAGE for the AVIATION INDUSTRY
The aviation industry requires a broad range of insurance coverages tailored to the specific operations and exposures of each business. At the core, aviation liability insurance is essential for protecting operators from third-party claims arising from bodily injury or property damage caused by aircraft operations. This includes passenger liability, hangarkeepers liability for entities storing or servicing aircraft, and products liability for manufacturers and maintenance providers whose components or work could contribute to an accident or failure.
Aircraft operators—whether private, commercial, or cargo—also need hull insurance, which covers physical damage to owned aircraft, whether in-flight, taxiing, or on the ground. Variations such as ground risk hull not in motion, ground risk hull in motion, and in-flight coverage allow policies to be precisely tailored to how and when the aircraft is exposed. Businesses without their own aircraft may need non-owned aircraft liability, especially flight schools, tour companies, or consultants who frequently work around third-party aircraft.
Support and infrastructure-focused businesses require coverage that reflects the operational scope of aviation ground services. General liability, workers’ compensation, commercial auto, and property insurance form the backbone of most programs. Additional protections such as aviation cyber liability, business interruption, environmental liability (especially for fueling services), and contractor’s equipment insurance, and tools used on runways and ramps are also critical. Whether you’re a manufacturer, a maintenance provider, or an airport contractor, aviation risk is layered and interconnected—Kelly Insurance Group provides policies that are designed to cover every angle.
AVIATION INDUSTRIES SERVED
Airport Management Companies
Air Traffic Control Contractors
Runway and Taxiway Maintenance Firms
Hangar Construction Companies
Airport Fire & Rescue Services
Airport Security Services
Airport Retail & Hospitality Businesses
Jet Bridge and GSE (Ground Support Equipment) Providers
Pilot Leasing Firms
Flight Attendant Training Schools
Dispatcher Training Programs
Air Traffic Controller Training
Aviation Consultants
Human Factors Training Providers
SMS (Safety Management System) Consultants
Regulatory Compliance Services
Airspace Management Consultants
Aviation Law Firms
Aviation Insurance Brokers
Aviation Finance and Leasing Companies
Aircraft Title & Escrow Services
Aircraft Appraisal Services
Aviation Auditing Firms
FAA Certification Specialists
Airport Zoning & Land Use Planners
Aviation Software Developers
Flight Tracking & ADS-B Data Providers
Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Developers
Navigation Chart Providers
Weather Services for Aviation
Airport Wi-Fi & Connectivity Providers
AI & Predictive Maintenance Software Firms
Aircraft Repossession Companies
Aircraft Dismantling & Recycling Firms
Aviation Museums & Historical Tours
Airshow Organizers
Aircraft Photography Services
Aviation Merchandising & Collectibles
Drone Services Providers (Surveys, Inspection, Delivery)
Ballooning Companies
Glider and Sailplane Clubs
Fixed Base Operators (FBOs)
MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) Providers
Avionics Repair Shops
Aircraft Engine Overhaul Facilities
Aircraft Interior Refurbishment Shops
Aircraft Painting Services
Aircraft Cleaning & Detailing Services
Aircraft De-Icing Services
Aircraft Upholstery & Custom Interiors
Component Repair & Overhaul Businesses
Private Jet Charter Companies
Commercial Airlines
Cargo & Freight Airlines
Aerial Survey Companies
Medical Evacuation (Medevac) Services
Agricultural Aviation (Crop Dusting)
Flight Schools / Pilot Training Centers
Sightseeing & Tour Operators
Skydiving and Parachuting Services
Helicopter Tours and Services
Ground Handling Companies
Fueling Services
Pushback and Towing Operators
Baggage Handling Services
Catering Services (In-flight food providers)
Lavatory and Potable Water Service Providers
Airport Ramp Services
De-Icing and Anti-Icing Contractors
Aircraft Manufacturers (Jets, Props, Helicopters)
Engine Manufacturers
Avionics Manufacturers
Propeller and Rotor Makers
Aerospace Parts Suppliers
Aircraft Tooling Companies
Composite Material Manufacturers
Aerospace Fastener Manufacturers
Interior and Cabin Equipment Manufacturers
Air Cargo Transport Companies
Freight Forwarders (Air-focused)
Aircraft Loading Equipment Manufacturers
Customs Brokerage Firms (Aviation-specific)
Dangerous Goods Handling Experts
Reference Information
Major Private Jet Manufacturers
- Gulfstream Aerospace (USA)
- Bombardier (Canada)
- Dassault Aviation (France)
- Embraer Executive Jets (Brazil)
- Cessna / Textron Aviation (USA)
- Honda Aircraft Company (Japan/USA)
- Pilatus Aircraft (Switzerland)
Light Jets, VLJs & Entry-Level Jet Makers
- Cirrus Aircraft (USA)
- SyberJet Aircraft (USA)
- Stratos Aircraft (USA)
- Eclipse Aerospace (USA)
- VisionAire Jets (USA)
Historic & Discontinued Business Jet Makers
- Learjet (USA - Bombardier)
- Hawker Beechcraft (USA)
- Sabreliner (USA)
- Lockheed JetStar (USA)
Turboprop & Piston Aircraft Manufacturers
- Beechcraft (USA)
- Piper Aircraft (USA)
- Mooney International (USA)
- Diamond Aircraft (Austria)
- Tecnam (Italy)
- Quest Aircraft / Daher (USA)
VIP Conversions & Airliner-Based Bizjets
- Boeing Business Jets (USA)
- Airbus Corporate Jets (France)
- Embraer Lineage 1000 (Brazil)
European & Regional Jet Manufacturers
- Fokker (Netherlands)
- Avro / British Aerospace (UK)
- Fairchild Dornier (Germany/USA)
- Piaggio Aerospace (Italy)
Military/VIP Hybrids & Converted Platforms
- IAI (Israel)
- Antonov (Ukraine)
- Tupolev (Russia)
- Yakovlev (Russia)
- COMAC (China – emerging)
Supersonic Jet Developers (Emerging/Defunct)
- Boom Supersonic (USA)
- Spike Aerospace (USA)
- Aerion (USA - defunct)
eVTOL & Advanced Air Mobility Platforms
- Joby Aviation (USA)
- Archer Aviation (USA)
- Vertical Aerospace (UK)
- Lilium (Germany)
- Wisk Aero (USA)
- EHang (China)
- Beta Technologies (USA)