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Aircraft Owner Groups Deliver Many Benefits for Members
Recent developments include new insurance underwriters targeting safety-minded owners
Piper M-Class Owners & Pilots
The annual Piper M-Class Owners & Pilots Association held its annual convention in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and owners of 70 Pipers flew their airplanes to Kenosha Regional Airport to attend the event. © Matt Thurber/AIN

Aircraft type clubs and owner associations have always offered significant benefits for members, especially for aircraft that are no longer manufactured. But now these groups are stepping up with compelling new reasons to join.

One of the most interesting recent developments is the launch of new insurance underwriters dedicated to the needs of owner-pilots teaming up with these associations. Class A Insurance and 5X5 Aviation Insurance—partnering with the Citation Jet Pilots (CJP) and Piper M-Class Owners & Pilots (PMOPA) associations, respectively—recently began offering coverage for high-performance airplanes.