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09/01/2026

Could Better Data Help Experienced Pilots Keep Flying Longer?

Age is often one of the factors considered in aviation insurance underwriting. But what if underwriters could also evaluate how a pilot and aircraft are actually performing?

In Reel 3 from Aviation Insurance Podcast 128 – Part 2, TriVector Labs founders Tim Bonnell Jr., Art Jimenez, and Danny Maco discuss how grounded AI could provide more evidence-based, data-driven underwriting information about pilot and aircraft operations.

Instead of relying only on generalized information and a standard set of numbers, better data could provide additional insight into whether a pilot is operating regularly and safely.

The goal isn't to remove the underwriter's judgment. It's to give aviation insurance professionals better information to support their decisions—while also giving pilots insights that can contribute to safer operations.

▶️ Watch the full episode on YouTube:
Aviation Insurance Podcast 128: The Insurance Gaps Aviation Businesses Keep Missing – Part 2

08/29/2026

What happens when AI doesn’t have the answer?

One of the biggest differences between general-purpose AI and grounded aviation AI is how it handles missing or unavailable information.

In this clip from Aviation Insurance Podcast 128 – Part 2, TriVector Labs founders Tim Bonnell Jr., Art Jimenez, and Danny Maco demonstrate how their aviation-specific technology pulls information from grounded sources such as actual FAA aircraft records rather than relying solely on an AI model’s existing knowledge.

Then comes an important example: when analyzing an aircraft’s previous flight, the system couldn't retrieve the flight because the ADS-B data wasn't available.

Instead of filling in the gap, it said the information wasn't there. It didn't make it up.

In aviation, where accuracy can directly affect risk and decision-making, knowing what the data doesn't tell you can be just as important as knowing what it does.

▶️ Watch the full episode on YouTube:
Aviation Insurance Podcast 128: The Insurance Gaps Aviation Businesses Keep Missing – Part 2

08/27/2026

What Can AI Tell You About an Aircraft That the Logbook Might Not?

An aircraft's records can tell you a lot. But what about how the aircraft has actually been operated?

In this snippet from Aviation Insurance Podcast 128 – Part 2, TriVector Labs founders Tim Bonnell Jr., Art Jimenez, and Danny Maco demonstrate how grounded aviation AI can uncover operational insights from real-world data.

For example, frequent short-hop flights in a turbocharged aircraft could indicate operating patterns that may contribute to additional wear and tear—something that might not immediately stand out when simply reviewing a logbook.

They also demonstrate how AI can use information from an aircraft listing or pilot certificate to retrieve available FAA aircraft and airman records, making aviation research faster and easier.

For aircraft buyers, pilots, aviation businesses, and aviation insurance professionals, it's another example of how better data can provide a more complete picture of risk.

▶️ Watch the full Aviation Insurance Podcast 128: The Insurance Gaps Aviation Businesses Keep Missing – Part 2 on YouTube.

08/20/2026

If you're using a free AI product, are you actually the product?

As AI tools become part of everyday business, convenience shouldn't come at the expense of security, privacy, and responsible decision-making.

In this clip from Aviation Insurance Podcast Episode 128 – Part 1, Tim Bonnell Jr., Art Jimenez, and Danny Maco, founders of TriVector Labs, discuss why aviation professionals need to think carefully about what information they share with AI tools and how those tools are being used.

Aviation is a highly regulated industry. If an AI-assisted decision contributes to something going wrong, you may eventually have to explain why you chose that tool, whether its information could be verified, and whether reasonable precautions were taken.

The takeaway: don't adopt AI simply because it's available. Understand the security, data, and reliability behind the technology you're trusting.

Watch Aviation Insurance Podcast 128 – Part 1 for more on responsible AI adoption in aviation.

08/19/2026

AI can sound confident, convincing, and completely wrong.

In this clip from Aviation Insurance Podcast Episode 128 – Part 1, Tim Bonnell Jr., Art Jimenez, and Danny Maco, founders of TriVector Labs, demonstrate why general-purpose AI needs to be approached carefully in aviation.

Using ChatGPT to plan an IFR flight from Georgia to Miami, the response initially looks impressive. It identifies the airports, understands the IFR request, and follows the requested Victor Airways.

Then comes the problem: it recommends an incorrect cruising altitude for the direction of flight.

That's the danger of relying on an answer simply because it sounds authoritative.

In aviation, AI needs more than confidence. It needs grounded, verified aviation data, appropriate guardrails, and human expertise behind the final decision.

Watch Aviation Insurance Podcast #128 – Part 1 for the full discussion on AI, aviation technology, and using augmented intelligence responsibly.

08/17/2026

What if AI could help aviation professionals see risks that aren't obvious on paper?

In Part 2 of Aviation Insurance Podcast Episode 128, Tim Bonnell Jr., Art Jimenez, and Danny Maco, founders of TriVector Labs, demonstrate how grounded AI can analyze real aviation data to provide deeper insights into aircraft operations, pilot activity, and risk.

From identifying frequent short-hop flights that may increase engine wear to pulling current FAA aircraft and pilot records, the discussion shows how AI can provide additional context beyond traditional applications and logbooks.

For aviation insurance, that could mean giving underwriters better, data-driven information about how an aircraft and pilot actually operate—not simply relying on generalized assumptions.

The goal isn't replacing pilots, underwriters, brokers, or aviation professionals. It's using augmented intelligence to support better decisions, safer operations, and more efficient aviation workflows.

Learn more about the technology from TriVector Labs and watch Part 2 of the Aviation Insurance Podcast.

A great two days of learning and connecting at the AIA Core Principles & Concepts Course. ✈️ Bonnell had the opportunity...
08/14/2026

A great two days of learning and connecting at the AIA Core Principles & Concepts Course. ✈️

Bonnell had the opportunity to present and share his aviation insurance experience with professionals working toward their CAIP designation.

At Aeris, we’re proud to support continuing education and growth in the aviation insurance industry.

08/12/2026

AI can sound confident. That doesn't mean it's right.

In aviation, inaccurate information isn't just inconvenient, it can create serious safety and regulatory consequences.

In this snippet from Aviation Insurance Podcast Episode 128, Tim Bonnell Jr., Art Jimenez, and Danny Maco, founders of TriVector Labs, explore what happens when a general-purpose AI tool is asked to plan an IFR flight.

The result? The AI gets some things right, but also recommends the wrong cruising altitude and produces information that isn't properly grounded in verified aviation sources.

The team at TriVector Labs then demonstrates why aviation-specific AI needs to be grounded in reliable aircraft data, FAA regulations, and other verified aviation sources.

The takeaway isn't that aviation shouldn't use AI. It's that AI in aviation needs reliable data, appropriate guardrails, and human judgment.

From pilots to aviation businesses and aviation insurance professionals, knowing where your AI gets its answers is becoming increasingly important.

▶️ Watch Aviation Insurance Podcast 128: The Insurance Gaps Aviation Businesses Keep Missing – Part 1

08/09/2026

Your Aircraft Logbooks Shouldn't Be Flying With You

Aircraft maintenance records can be extremely valuable, and keeping the only copy onboard the aircraft creates unnecessary risk.

In this clip from the Aviation Insurance Podcast, Tim Bonnell Jr. discusses why aircraft owners should consider keeping important maintenance records secure and maintaining digital copies of aircraft logbooks.

Digital records can be easier to locate, reproduce, and share when they're needed. They can also help ensure someone else knows where critical aircraft documentation is located if the owner isn't available.

The key takeaway: don't wait until something happens to figure out where your aircraft records are.

▶️ Watch the full episode of the Aviation Insurance Podcast.

08/08/2026

Does your non-owner aircraft insurance actually apply?

Many pilots assume they're covered when flying a friend's aircraft or renting one—but there's an important detail that often gets overlooked.

In this clip from the Aviation Insurance Podcast, Tim Bonnell Jr. explains that non-owner aircraft insurance is often limited by both the type of aircraft you're flying and who is listed as the named insured.

Here's the catch: many aircraft insurance policies only extend non-owner coverage when the named insured is an individual or an individual and their spouse. If your aircraft is owned by an LLC, corporation, partnership, or other business entity, that automatic coverage may no longer apply unless your policy is specifically endorsed.

Before you assume you're protected, review your policy with your aviation insurance broker to ensure your ownership structure and intended operations are properly covered.

▶️ Watch the full episode of the Aviation Insurance Podcast.

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