Preferred Insurance Program

COPA names NationAir as preferred insurance provider

November 10, 2008—NationAir Aviation Insurance announced today that it has been named the preferred aviation insurance provider for the Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association (COPA).

Through the preferred broker relationship, NationAir will support continued development of Cirrus safety programs, including Critical Decision Making (CDM) and the Cirrus Pilot Proficiency Program (CPPP), along with the development of new programs.

The new relationship will also give NationAir customers access to exclusive premium discounts by completing COPA training programs. NationAir clients will enjoy up to 10 percent off premiums for completion of the Cirrus Pilot Proficiency Program, or up to 5 percent off for completion of the Critical Decision Making program.

Additional discounts will be offered for training completed at other COPA-recognized recurrent training facilities. Clients may not combine the discounts.

NationAir represents more Cirrus owners than any other aviation broker in the world.

“Since COPA’s inception, NationAir has been our close partner in developing and enhancing our safety programs, and communicating them to pilots and insurance underwriters alike,” said Curt Sanford, COPA president. “I am thrilled that we have formalized this relationship to bring unique insurance offerings to Cirrus pilots that tie in with COPA’s recurring training programs.”

“NationAir is honored to be COPA’s preferred broker for aircraft insurance,” said Dave McCoy, light aircraft branch manager of NationAir. “Our long relationship with COPA dates back to the initial COPA Migration. Since that time, we have dedicated ourselves to monitoring the latest company developments so that we can be an effective advocate for Cirrus Aircraft owners with the insurance underwriters.

Headquartered in Chicago, NationAir has local offices at regional airports in Carlsbad, Calif.; Dallas, Texas; Lincoln, Neb.; Melbourne, Fla.; Minneapolis, Minn.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; and Seattle, Washington.

About NationAir

As one of the nation’s oldest and largest aviation insurance providers, NationAir offers clients the influence of a large, national brokerage along with the ability to create a personal relationship with a local broker. The company, headquartered in Chicago, has offices located at regional airports throughout the country. From large ground operations and corporate flight departments to specialty aircraft and owner-flown planes, NationAir insures all types of aviation assets, helping clients manage and minimize risks to reduce premiums and expand their coverage. NationAir works with all major underwriters and has been a pioneer in developing unique programs that help the general aviation community operate safely and securely. For more information, visit www.nationair.com.

For more information contact:

Dave McCoy
NationAir Aviation Insurance
877-475-5860