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Class A Integrates with Garmin

This first-of-its-kind integration between Garmin, a leader in flight deck technology, and Class A establishes a new benchmark for General Aviation safety tools. By combining Garmin’s navigation and data systems with Class A’s pilot-centric, safety-focused flight intelligence platform, this initiative provides General Aviation pilots with safety tools and flight analysis previously accessible only to commercial airlines and elite flight departments.

This integration is a step toward a future where data-driven safety recommendations are not reserved for airline operations and elite flight departments, but become an accessible and integral part of the General Aviation experience.

Through an integration with flyGarmin.com, aircraft owners can opt in to automatically share flight logs with Class A. The data will support Class A ’s existing Virtual Flight Department and Flight Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) and the new Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) platform, the first of its kind in General Aviation. Class A’s Virtual Flight Department (VFD) equips pilots and aircraft owners with advanced safety resources, and the Garmin integration adds another layer of real-world flight data to this connected safety ecosystem.

“Class A continues to revolutionise the aviation safety and insurance sector by placing proactive safety initiatives at the heart of its business philosophy,” stated Steve Nicoll, Chief Aviation Officer at Class A. “Moving beyond traditional insurance practices that rely solely on reviewing Pilot History Forms (PHFs), Class A actively invests in technology and strategic relationships that help prevent incidents before they occur.” he added.

Turning Data Into Better Outcomes

By leveraging Garmin’s aircraft connectivity and data capabilities with Class A’s analytics and aviation risk expertise, the integration lays the foundation for an advanced Flight Ops Quality Assurance (FOQA) tool; key features include:

Post-Flight Analytics: Detailed, objective feedback on every aspect of a flight delivered directly to the pilot within minutes of landing.

Proactive Trend Identification: Pilots can self-identify and correct potentially hazardous flight trends early, mitigating risk before it leads to an adverse safety event.

Positive Reinforcement: The platform highlights safe practices and proficient airmanship, reinforcing high standards of flight discipline.

This creates a transparent, efficient insurance experience that rewards safer flying while helping aircraft owners and operators achieve safer outcomes, representing a fundamental shift in how aviation insurance can interact with safety. For Class A, the objective is not simply to use data to evaluate risk after the fact, but to proactively create a continuous safety feedback loop.

To learn more about Class A’s Virtual Flight Department, Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) platform and a data-driven approach to aviation insurance, contact us at [email protected]