Aviation Insurance Association

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 AIA Open. Nearly 90 industry professionals attended this year's tournament, enjoying a day of golf, networking and fun on the Atlanta National Golf Club's greens. Congratulations to the winners and we look forward to seeing everyone at the 2027 AIA Open.

Congratulations to the 40 students who completed the Aviation Insurance Core Principles & Concepts course today. Over the past two days, students explored a range of in-depth topics, including risk management, aviation insurance law and contracts, hull and liability coverage, CGL, claims, and more. Special thanks to Global Aerospace for hosting the in-person course and our expert instructors, Tim Bonnell Jr. and Joe Williams.

News: The AIA Safety Committee is pleased to spread the word on this campaign, developed by the American Bonanza Society (ABS) Air Safety Foundation. www.PutYourGearDown.com

Gear-up landings and gear collapse mishaps make up at least 40% of all accidents in Beech Bonanzas, Debonairs, Barons and Travel Airs. Airplanes are frequently totaled after a gear mishap because of the cost of repairs. According to AOPA, as a class gear-up and gear collapse accidents are the costliest claims for the insurance industry for all general aviation airplanes, not just retractable gear types. What pilots do with retractable landing gear sets the tone for insurance price and availability not only for Beech owners, but for all general aviation.

www.PutYourGearDown.com invites pilots and mechanics to read and watch information that will make gear-up and gear collapse accidents much less likely, take a pledge to proactively avoid landing gear mishaps, and add their personal stories of landing gear events, near-accidents, and other maintenance and operational lessons learned.

Put your gear down… and keep it down. - Put Your Gear Down ABS Air Safety Foundation Campaign Put your gear down… and keep it down. Gear-up and gear-collapse mishaps are the single biggest threat to the longevity of the Beechcraft® fleet. This campaign equips pilots, owners, and mechanics with the training, tools, and habits to prevent them—every fligh...

New Year, New Location: Join aviation insurance professionals for a day of golf, networking, and more at the 2026 AIA Open Monday, September 21, at our new course location - Atlanta National Golf Club. Golfer registration for individuals and foursomes is now open! Learn more and register today at https://aiaweb.org/page/aiaopen.

As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, wishing all those who celebrate a happy and restful Fourth of July. Hope your holiday weekend is filled with good friends, food and fireworks.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make the AIA 2026 Conference in Dallas one of our best yet. This event wouldn’t have been possible without the commitment and support of our attendees, sponsors, speakers, exhibitors, volunteers, and valued vendor partners—thank you all.

Under the leadership of AIA President Ian Wrigglesworth of Guy Carpenter, our 50th anniversary celebration was a fitting tribute to the inclusive and influential aviation insurance community that the AIA has become over the last five decades. Well done to all involved.

📸 Photo galleries and additional highlights will be shared here on LinkedIn and on the AIA website in the coming weeks—stay tuned!

Read the latest issue of The Binder magazine today. Thank you to all our volunteer contributors for sharing their expertise. Read Here: https://issuu.com/aiabinder/docs/the_binder_51.2_spring_2026?fr=sZjk4MDg0NzgxNDU