Bill Carey

Aircraft insurance provider USAIG is offering a new safety program for policyholders who insure small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), the company announced yesterday. The initial offering under its new Performance Vector Unmanned program is an online small-UAS ground school course provided by Argus Unmanned, a new division of aviation data services company Argus International of Cincinnati.
The course covers the aeronautical information the FAA will require for the unmanned aircraft general examination. Under the agency’s <a href="http://www.faa.gov/uas/media/RIN_2120-AJ60_Clean_Signed.pdf">Part 107 regulation</a>, which takes effect on August 29, the operator of a small drone weighing less than 55 pounds must have a remote pilot certificate with a small-UAS rating. Certificate holders must pass an initial aeronautical knowledge test or have an existing non-student Part 61 pilot certificate.
USAIG's program builds on Performance Vector, a safety program started in 2011 for policyholders who insure turbine-powered manned aircraft. “This new initiative addresses a vital need by including one remote pilot’s ground school with any UAS policy,” said Paul Ratté, USAIG director of aviation safety programs. “Another plus is that discounted rates are available for additional trainees.”

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

USAIG Unveils Safety Program for Small Drone Operators

The initial offering under its new Performance Vector Unmanned program is an online small UAS ground school course provided by Argus Unmanned.

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Curt Epstein

New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

The Titan Fuels company is increasing its products for Titan-branded FBOs

Titan Aerospace Insurance Offers Plan for Branded FBOs

News and issues relating to the aerospace industry that are related to the science, engineering and business of flight in space involving civil, industrial and military applications, and similar topics related to flight in the atmosphere of the Earth that are not covered more directly by other AINonline subject channels. In other words, both astronautical and aeronautical subjects, except for those aeronautical topics that are specifically covered elsewhere on this website.

The Brazilian airframer has nearly $30 billion in financial committments

Embraer Reaches Record Backlog for E-Jets in 2Q2025

Charles Alcock

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

The French group’s first-half order intake grew 57% in the first half of 2025

Defense Bolsters Dassault, Trappier Decries U.S. Tariffs

The Collins business is now part of the Safran Electronics & Defense division 

Safran Completes Acquisition of Collins’ Flight Controls

UK start-up says it now has cash to support work on the four-passenger aircraft through mid-2026

Vertical Raises $60 Million for VX4 eVTOL Aircraft Development

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

In this article

USAIG

More In Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Titan Aerospace Insurance Offers Plan for Branded FBOs

The Titan Fuels company is increasing its products for Titan-branded FBOs

Embraer Reaches Record Backlog for E-Jets in 2Q2025

The Brazilian airframer has nearly $30 billion in financial committments

Defense Bolsters Dassault, Trappier Decries U.S. Tariffs

The French group’s first-half order intake grew 57% in the first half of 2025

Safran Completes Acquisition of Collins’ Flight Controls

The Collins business is now part of the Safran Electronics & Defense division

Vertical Raises $60 Million for VX4 eVTOL Aircraft Development

UK start-up says it now has cash to support work on the four-passenger aircraft through mid-2026

Trade Deal Means UK Aerospace Avoids U.S. Sanctions

Some major trading partners across the EU and Canada still face high tariffs

U.S. Transportation Leader Hints at Aviation Tariff Compromise

Trump administration may remove aerospace from wider trade deal negotiations

AIA: Paris Has Key Role Amid Global Trade Negotiations

Air show presents opportunities to reinforce positive trade balance in the U.S.

AIN Products

SUBSCRIPTIONS

RESOURCES

ABOUT AIN