AVIATION SUPPORT SERVICES
Ground Support, Sky-High Protection
Running an aviation business goes far beyond flying airplanes. Ground crews, custodial teams, fueling contractors, baggage handlers, catering providers, and detailers keep airports and private aviation running smoothly. At Kelly Insurance Group, we specialize in protecting these essential non-flying aviation support services with tailored coverage designed for the unique risks of the industry. Whether you manage a hangar cleaning crew, provide catering to charter jets, or operate ground handling equipment, our policies safeguard your company so you can keep the skies moving.
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OVERALL RISK & LIABILITY IN THE AVIATION SUPPORT INDUSTRY
Every aviation business faces exposures that go beyond daily operations, which makes strong insurance protection essential. Aviation general liability insurance and aviation business liability coverage safeguard companies against third-party injury or property damage claims, while airport contractor liability insurance addresses risks for those working on airport grounds.
For property and assets, aviation property insurance and airport equipment insurance protect hangars, vehicles, and specialized tools from damage or loss. Businesses also benefit from aviation workers compensation insurance, ensuring employees are covered in case of workplace injuries.
Professional exposures are handled through aviation errors and omissions insurance, while broader options like non-flying aviation insurance provide coverage tailored to support companies that don’t operate aircraft but are still integral to aviation. At Kelly Insurance Group, we help aviation businesses build comprehensive liability and risk management programs that keep operations safe and compliant.
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Ground Handling & Ramp Services
Baggage Handling & Loading
Baggage handling involves loading, unloading, sorting, and transporting passenger luggage and cargo on the ramp. Risks include worker injuries from heavy lifting and equipment malfunctions. Insurance coverages: Workers' compensation for employee injuries, general liability for third-party claims (e.g., lost baggage lawsuits), property insurance for conveyors/tugs, and cargo liability for lost/damaged items.
Ramp Operations & Marshalling
Guiding aircraft to gates, chocking wheels, connecting ground power units. High-traffic risks include vehicle collisions or aircraft damage. Insurance coverages: Auto liability for ramp vehicles, general liability for third-party property damage, equipment breakdown for GPUs/tugs, and business interruption for delays.
Aircraft Towing & Pushback
Moving aircraft with tractors/tugs. Risks include mechanical failures or collisions. Insurance coverages: Commercial auto for tugs, property damage liability for aircraft scratches, workers' comp, and inland marine for mobile equipment.
Passenger Boarding & Deboarding Assistance
Passenger stairs, jet bridges, wheelchair lifts. Risks include slips or lift malfunctions. Insurance coverages: General liability for passenger injuries, premises liability for rented equipment, product liability, and excess/umbrella.
Cargo Loading & Unloading
Handling freight/mail with loaders and dollies. Heavy load risks include damage or theft. Insurance coverages: Cargo insurance, theft coverage, workers' comp, and liability for third-party cargo claims.
Fueling Services
Aircraft Fueling & Refueling
Fueling trucks deliver jet fuel/avgas. Spills or fires are major risks. Insurance coverages: Pollution liability for spills, general liability for fire/explosion, auto liability for trucks, and property for fueling equipment.
Fuel Storage & Distribution
Managing fuel farms and pipelines. Leaks or contamination risks. Insurance coverages: Environmental liability, property for tanks, business interruption, and product liability for contaminated fuel.
Fuel Quality Control & Testing
Testing fuel for contaminants. Errors could cause engine failures. Insurance coverages: Professional liability for testing errors, general liability, and cyber for data systems.
Catering & In-Flight Services (Ground-Based)
Aircraft Catering & Meal Preparation
Preparing/delivering meals. Food safety risks like contamination. Insurance coverages: Product liability for food-borne illnesses, general liability for delivery accidents, property for kitchen equipment, and spoilage coverage.
In-Flight Amenity Supply
Supplying blankets, headphones, amenities. Theft or damage during delivery. Insurance coverages: Inland marine for goods in transit, theft coverage, and liability for defective items.
Galley Loading & Unloading
Loading food carts/galleys. Heavy lifting risks. Insurance coverages: Workers' comp for injuries, auto liability for trucks, and property damage liability.
Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO)
Aircraft Maintenance & Repairs
Routine checks and repairs on airframes/engines. Risks include tool mishaps or faulty work. Insurance coverages: Professional liability for negligence, workers' comp, product liability for parts, and hangar keepers liability.
Avionics & Electronics Servicing
Repairing navigation systems, radios. Electrical fire risks. Insurance coverages: Property for tools, general liability for aircraft damage, and cyber for data loss.
Aircraft Painting & Detailing
Exterior painting and interior cleaning. Chemical exposure risks. Insurance coverages: Pollution liability for chemicals, workers' comp, and property damage liability.
Engine Overhaul & Testing
Disassembling/testing engines. High-value part risks. Insurance coverages: Inland marine for parts in transit, property insurance, and professional liability.
Aircraft Inspection Services
Regulatory inspections. Errors leading to fines. Insurance coverages: Professional liability, EPLI for staff disputes, and business interruption.
Hangar Management & Storage
Hangar Rental & Management
Leasing hangars for aircraft storage. Storm damage risks. Insurance coverages: Property insurance for buildings, hangar keepers legal liability for stored aircraft, and general liability for visitors.
Aircraft Storage Services
Long-term storage. Dust or pest damage. Insurance coverages: Bailee insurance, property damage, and environmental liability.
Cleaning & Detailing Services
Aircraft Interior Cleaning
Cleaning cabins and seats. Chemical spill risks. Insurance coverages: General liability, workers' comp, and property damage for interiors.
Exterior Washing & Detailing
Washing fuselages. Water damage to avionics. Insurance coverages: Professional liability, pollution for runoff, and auto for mobile units.
Decontamination Services
Post-incident cleaning. Biohazard risks. Insurance coverages: Pollution liability, workers' comp with endorsements, and professional liability.
Cargo & Logistics Services
Cargo Handling & Warehousing
Storing/sorting cargo. Theft or damage risks. Insurance coverages: Cargo insurance, warehouse legal liability, and theft coverage.
Freight Forwarding (Air Cargo)
Coordinating shipments. Delay claims. Insurance coverages: Freight forwarders liability, business interruption, and cyber for tracking systems.
De-Icing & Anti-Icing Services
Aircraft De-Icing
Applying fluids to remove ice. Chemical exposure. Insurance coverages: Pollution liability, auto for de-icing trucks, and general liability.
Anti-Icing Fluid Application
Preventive treatments. Overspray damage. Insurance coverages: Property damage liability, workers' comp, and environmental coverage.
Passenger & Customer Services
Check-In & Ticketing Support
Ground staff for check-in. Data breach risks. Insurance coverages: Cyber liability, general liability, and EPLI.
Lost Luggage Recovery
Handling lost bags. Theft claims. Insurance coverages: Baggage liability, theft coverage, and professional liability.
VIP & Lounge Services
Managing lounges. Property damage in lounges. Insurance coverages: Premises liability, liquor liability if served, and property insurance.
Security & Safety Services
Airport Security Screening (Non-Federal)
Private security for GA airports. Assault claims. Insurance coverages: Security guard liability, general liability, and workers' comp.
Aircraft Security Guarding
Guarding parked aircraft. Theft prevention. Insurance coverages: Fidelity bond for theft, liability for false accusations, and auto for patrol vehicles.
Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) Services
FBO Management
Overall operations at GA terminals. Multi-risk exposure. Insurance coverages: Package policy including property, liability, hangar keepers, and business interruption.
Concierge & Crew Support
Arranging transportation/hotels. Contract disputes. Insurance coverages: Professional liability, EPLI, and cyber for booking data.
Aviation Consulting & Training (Non-Flying)
Ground School Training
Classroom aviation education. Facility risks. Insurance coverages: Premises liability, professional liability for instruction errors, and property for classrooms.
Safety & Compliance Consulting
Advising on regulations. Negligence claims. Insurance coverages: Professional liability, D&O, and cyber for compliance data.
Parts Supply & Logistics
Aircraft Parts Distribution
Supplying spares. Counterfeit part risks. Insurance coverages: Product liability, inland marine for shipping, and theft coverage.
Inventory Management Services
Warehousing parts. Damage in storage. Insurance coverages: Warehouse legal liability, property insurance, and business interruption.
FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT OUR CAPABILITIES
Tailored protection for businesses that support aviation operations, from flight schools and charter operators to maintenance providers and airport contractors. This coverage helps safeguard against liability, property damage, and operational risks unique to the aviation industry.
Running an aviation services company comes with unique risks, and having the right protection in place is critical. Aviation services insurance is designed for every type of aviation service provider, from ground handling crews and aviation contractors to fueling teams and airport services companies.
With specialized aviation insurance coverage, your business is safeguarded against property damage, liability claims, and equipment losses that can happen during daily operations. Whether you’re an airport operations contractor, a ground operations company, or any other type of aviation business services provider, coverage ensures your operation runs without costly setbacks.
At Kelly Insurance Group, we build tailored solutions like aviation liability insurance, airport services insurance, and aviation contractor insurance to match your exact exposures. Our team also works with carriers to provide airport operations insurance, ground operations insurance, and aviation service provider insurance that help keep your business compliant, competitive, and protected.
Operating a hangar means taking responsibility for valuable aircraft, equipment, and facilities. Hangar keepers liability insurance—also called hangarkeepers liability or hangar keeper insurance—protects your business if a non-owned aircraft is damaged while in your care, custody, or control. This is essential coverage for any hangar operator, aircraft storage facility, or hangar services provider.
Beyond liability, businesses also need comprehensive hangar insurance coverage and hangar property insurance. These policies safeguard the building itself, specialized equipment, and related assets. Whether you are an airport hangar operator, hangar property manager, or hangar maintenance company, the right protection helps keep your business secure.
At Kelly Insurance Group, we provide tailored solutions ranging from aircraft storage insurance to airport hangar liability insurance. Our programs cover everything from property risks to hangar keepers legal liability, ensuring peace of mind for companies that manage, maintain, or operate hangar facilities. If you’re seeking reliable insurance for hangar operators, our team understands the exposures you face and can deliver coverage that fits.
Keeping aircraft safe and airports running smoothly requires specialized businesses that face unique risks every day. Aircraft maintenance insurance and aircraft mechanic insurance protect an aircraft maintenance company, aircraft repair facility, or independent aircraft mechanic from liability and property damage exposures while working on valuable equipment.
For larger operations, fixed base operator insurance helps cover the many services provided by a fixed base operator, including fueling, storage, and support. Specialized options like ground handling insurance, fueling service insurance, and baggage handling insurance protect a ground handling company, fueling service provider, or baggage handling company from the financial risks tied to aircraft servicing and passenger operations.
Additional support businesses such as ramp service providers, de-icing service companies, and maintenance contractors also benefit from tailored programs like ramp services insurance and aviation support services insurance. At Kelly Insurance Group, we work with each aviation support company to build comprehensive protection that ensures your business is covered against liability claims, equipment losses, and operational risks common in aviation ground services.
Aircraft appearance and cleanliness are critical to passenger experience and safety, which makes aviation cleaning insurance essential for every aviation cleaning company and aircraft cleaning business. With aircraft cleaning insurance and aviation cleaning company insurance, operators gain liability protection for both routine and specialized services.
Businesses like aircraft detailing companies and aviation detailing businesses benefit from aircraft detailing insurance and aviation detailing insurance that safeguard against risks tied to polishing, waxing, and interior detail work. Similarly, aircraft custodial services and airport custodial services need coverage such as aircraft custodial services insurance and airport custodial insurance to protect against third-party claims and property damage.
Specialized contractors—from aviation janitorial contractors and airport cleaning companies to aviation sanitation companies and aviation disinfecting contractors—require protection through aviation janitorial insurance, airport cleaning services insurance, and aviation sanitation insurance. Niche programs also include aviation cleaning liability coverage, aviation cleaning contractors insurance, aviation disinfecting services insurance, aircraft interior cleaning insurance, and aircraft exterior cleaning insurance—covering everything from deep sanitation to interior and exterior cleaning work.
At Kelly Insurance Group, we help every aircraft interior cleaning service, aircraft exterior cleaning service, and aviation cleaning contractor secure tailored policies that address liability, property damage, and operational risks.
Food and hospitality are vital parts of the aviation experience, from in-flight meals to airport dining. Aviation catering insurance helps protect every aviation catering company, in-flight catering service, and airport catering contractor from the risks of food preparation, delivery, and service around aircraft.
Specialized coverage also extends to an aviation food service provider or aircraft meal preparation company, safeguarding against liability claims, spoilage, or property damage. On the airport side, airport restaurants, aviation hospitality companies, and aviation concessions businesses all benefit from tailored protection that accounts for high-traffic customer exposure.
Even luxury and comfort services such as an airport lounge service need insurance designed for aviation operations. At Kelly Insurance Group, we build coverage for catering, concessions, and hospitality providers so your business is protected from liability, property, and operational risks unique to the aviation industry.
Protecting passengers, aircraft, and facilities requires specialized providers who face serious liability exposures. Aviation security insurance is designed for an aviation security company, airport security contractor, or airport guard service tasked with maintaining safe environments around terminals and runways.
Businesses like passenger screening services and aviation perimeter security companies must be prepared for claims related to safety checks, access control, and property protection. With tailored insurance, these providers can cover liability risks while meeting strict compliance requirements.
Specialized coverage also extends to aviation safety contractors, airport fire protection services, and aviation emergency response teams. From fire suppression to emergency medical response, these operations benefit from policies that safeguard against liability, property damage, and service interruptions. At Kelly Insurance Group, we help security and safety providers build insurance programs that protect both their operations and the critical aviation services they support.
Aviation relies on efficient movement of goods and people, and businesses in this sector face high liability and property risks. Aviation cargo handling companies and airport freight services need tailored protection to cover damage, loss, or liability claims related to cargo in transit.
An aviation logistics company, aviation courier service, or aviation cargo security company also requires specialized coverage to safeguard against risks tied to transporting high-value freight and ensuring regulatory compliance.
On the passenger side, airport baggage transport contractors, airport shuttle services, and aviation ground transport companies face exposures tied to property damage, accidents, and liability claims. At Kelly Insurance Group, we provide aviation-focused insurance solutions that protect logistics and transport providers so they can keep operations running smoothly and securely.
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