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Insurance for Fixed Base Operators

Fixed base operators provide the essential services that keep general aviation airports functioning — fueling, maintenance, hangar storage, charter coordination, and ground handling. FBOs face a unique combination of aviation liability, products liability for fuel and maintenance services, and the significant property exposure of aircraft in their care. Grandbay places comprehensive programs for FBOs at general aviation airports, reliever airports, and commercial service airports.

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Who We Serve
General Aviation FBOsAirport Service CompaniesFuel SuppliersAircraft Maintenance ProvidersHangar OperatorsGround Handling CompaniesAirport Concessionaires
Specialized Coverage

Purpose-Built Programs for Fixed Base Operators (FBOs)

Fixed base operators provide the essential services that keep general aviation airports functioning — fueling, maintenance, hangar storage, charter coordination, and ground handling. FBOs face a unique combination of aviation liability, products liability for fuel and maintenance services, and the significant property exposure of aircraft in their care. Grandbay places comprehensive programs for FBOs at general aviation airports, reliever airports, and commercial service airports.

Why Grandbay
FBO insurance specialists
Hangarkeepers liability coverage
Products liability for aviation services
Environmental liability for fuel operations
Lloyd's & specialist aviation markets
Workers compensation for aviation staff
A-rated aviation liability carriers
Coverage Programs

What We Cover

FBO Liability

Comprehensive aviation liability coverage for FBO operations, including fueling, maintenance, ground handling, and hangar storage.

Garagekeepers / Hangarkeepers

Coverage for damage to customer aircraft in your care, custody, and control during storage, maintenance, and ground handling.

Products Liability

Coverage for bodily injury and property damage claims arising from fuel, oil, and maintenance products and services.

Property

All-risk property coverage for FBO buildings, equipment, fuel storage, and ground support equipment.

Workers Compensation

Coverage for FBO employees, including fuel handlers, mechanics, and ground crew.

Environmental Liability

Coverage for fuel spills and environmental contamination from FBO fueling operations and underground storage tanks.

Risk Advisory

Key Exposures We Address

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

01
Aircraft Damage in Care
Damage to customer aircraft during fueling, maintenance, towing, and hangar storage is the primary liability exposure for FBOs.
02
Fuel Misfueling
Fueling an aircraft with the wrong fuel type can cause engine failure and catastrophic accidents, resulting in significant liability claims.
03
Maintenance Errors
Maintenance errors that contribute to aircraft accidents create significant products liability exposure for FBO maintenance operations.
04
Fuel Spill & Environmental
Fuel spills from FBO fueling operations create significant environmental liability and cleanup costs.
05
Ground Handling Accidents
Aircraft towing and ground handling accidents can cause significant hull damage and third-party property damage.
06
Premises Liability
Customer and visitor injuries at FBO facilities create significant premises liability exposure.
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Ready to Protect Your Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) Operation?

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

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