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Insurance for FAR Part 135 Charter Operators

FAR Part 135 charter operators carry passengers for hire under the most stringent FAA safety regulations in general aviation — and face the most significant liability exposure. A single charter accident can result in catastrophic passenger injury claims and significant hull losses. Grandbay places programs through Lloyd's and specialist aviation markets for Part 135 operators, with coverage designed to meet FAA requirements and protect your operation from the full spectrum of charter aviation risk.

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Who We Serve
On-Demand Charter OperatorsAir Taxi OperatorsCorporate Charter ProvidersFractional Ownership ProgramsCharter Management CompaniesJet Card OperatorsAir Ambulance Operators
Specialized Coverage

Purpose-Built Programs for Charter Operators (Part 135)

FAR Part 135 charter operators carry passengers for hire under the most stringent FAA safety regulations in general aviation — and face the most significant liability exposure. A single charter accident can result in catastrophic passenger injury claims and significant hull losses. Grandbay places programs through Lloyd's and specialist aviation markets for Part 135 operators, with coverage designed to meet FAA requirements and protect your operation from the full spectrum of charter aviation risk.

Why Grandbay
Part 135 charter insurance specialists
Lloyd's & specialist aviation markets
High-limit passenger liability
FAA compliance expertise
Pilot qualification review
War & terrorism coverage
A-rated aviation liability carriers
Coverage Programs

What We Cover

Aircraft Hull

All-risk hull coverage for charter aircraft, including in-flight, taxiing, and ground damage.

Passenger Liability

High-limit passenger liability coverage for charter passengers, meeting FAA and contractual requirements.

Third-Party Liability

Coverage for bodily injury and property damage to third parties arising from charter operations.

Hangar & Ground Liability

Coverage for damage to other aircraft and property at charter operator facilities.

Workers Compensation

Coverage for flight crew, ground crew, and charter operations staff.

War & Terrorism

Coverage for hull and liability losses arising from war, terrorism, and political risk.

Risk Advisory

Key Exposures We Address

Charter Operators (Part 135) operations carry distinct risks that require specialized coverage strategies. Our team identifies and mitigates the exposures most likely to impact your business.

01
Catastrophic Passenger Injury
Charter accidents involving multiple passengers can result in catastrophic liability claims and significant jury verdicts.
02
FAA Regulatory Compliance
Part 135 operators face strict FAA safety requirements, with significant penalties and certificate actions for violations.
03
Pilot Qualification & Currency
Maintaining pilot qualification and currency standards is critical for Part 135 operators — lapses can affect coverage and FAA certification.
04
Aircraft Maintenance
FAA-required maintenance standards must be maintained — deferred maintenance can result in accidents and coverage disputes.
05
Charter Contract Requirements
Charter contracts impose strict insurance requirements on operators, including minimum liability limits and additional insured requirements.
06
International Operations
Charter operators flying internationally face additional regulatory requirements and war/terrorism exposure.
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Ready to Protect Your Charter Operators (Part 135) Operation?

Our specialists are ready to design a program tailored specifically to your operations, exposures, and growth objectives.

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