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TBMOPA and Class A Insurance Announce Strategic Collaboration to Enhance Fleet Safety and Reduce Operational Risk

The TBM Owners and Pilots Association (TBMOPA) and Class A Insurance are proud to announce a new collaboration aimed at improving safety across the TBM fleet. This collaboration focuses on addressing safety and insurability through initiatives tailor made for TBM Owners and Pilots. Some of these initiatives include incentives for: TBMOPA membership, TAAP participation, recognition for advanced enhancement training as well as access to Flight Data monitoring and Flight Risk Analysis tools.

“Class A recognizes the value of participation in Owner Pilot Associations with the statistics clearly showing the difference between those who are active members and those who are not” says Steve Nicoll, Class A’s Chief Aviation Officer. Nicoll adds, “TBMOPA’s development of the TBM Advanced Aviator Program clearly shows their commitment to safety. Class A feels that this commitment should not only be encouraged but rewarded.”

Class A’s mission to partner with their insureds to enhance aviation safety is in perfect alignment with the goals of the TBMOPA. uniquely structured to align with and strengthen TAAP, creating a product that is unlike anything currently available in the market. This is not a standard aviation insurance offering — it is a purpose-built solution designed specifically for the TBM community, reflecting the culture of excellence and accountability that defines TBMOPA.

According to JJ Suarez, TBMOPA Board Chairman, “pilots who are thoroughly trained, regularly evaluated, well supported, and held accountable become lower-risk insurance clients. Class A’s strong incentive programs reinforce the organization’s commitment to growing its membership, safeguarding pilots, and ensuring the protection of their aircraft. By working together, both organizations strengthen their shared mission of promoting safety and security within the aviation community.”

For additional information about this collaboration or how to take advantage of the member benefits, please contact Misty Stanistreet at TBMOPA ([email protected]) or Joshua W. Ray at Class A Insurance Services ([email protected] | 404.550.7903 | classa.ai).

About TBMOPA

The TBM Owners and Pilots Association (TBMOPA) is the global community for TBM aircraft owners and pilots, dedicated to promoting safety, proficiency, and the responsible operation of TBM aircraft. Through programs like TAAP and a commitment to data-driven safety culture, TBMOPA works to protect every pilot, passenger, and aircraft in the fleet.

About Class A Insurance Services, Inc.

Class A Insurance Services, Inc. is a speciality aviation insurance provider focused on delivering innovative, community-aligned coverage solutions. Class A combines deep underwriting expertise, technology and decades of aviation experience with a commitment to partner with insureds towards the goal of Aviation Safety by offering programs that reward proficiency and align with the culture of safety-focused organizations like TBMOPA.