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SkyWatch.AI Announces Partnerships with Sky Smith

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SkyWatch.AI Announces Partnerships with Sky Smith

Palo Alto, California, May 2nd, 2019 – SkyWatch.AI, a leading risk-assessment and InsurTech platform for the drone industry, announced today its partnership and technological integration with Sky Smith along with eight other leading US aviation brokers to provide drone insurance on a monthly subscription basis from a dedicated web portal.

Sky Smith will now offer their customers direct access to SkyWatch.AI’s monthly drone insurance plan as part of their service, the policies are underwritten by Starr Insurance Companies.

The commercial drone industry continues to grow exponentially, with projections that businesses and civil governments will have spent $13 billion on drone technology between 2016 and 2020. With the potential for usage in industries from firefighting to photography to farming, drones have proven their value in safety, accuracy, and costs. But if proper risk protocols are not taken before operation, these drones can pose major risks. The potential threat posed by commercial drones has led to the need for more effective insurance platforms for any pilot engaging in these activities.

To mitigate these risks, SkyWatch.AI created an on-demand insurtech platform for commercial drone use that provides data analysis and active risk-reduction capabilities for drone pilots; this means pilots can fly safer, faster, and more efficiently at great insurance rates. Drone pilots can now purchase SkyWatch.AI’s liability and hull insurance through their broker’s web portal. Pilots benefit both from the personal service of their trusted broker and a seamless, intuitive digital experience.

“After serving thousands of drone pilots with the SkyWatch.AI mobile app, we saw the demand to expand our solution to include even more drone pilots, including those who would like to continue working with their existing brokers. Hence, we’re excited to launch this new development,” said Tomer Kashi, CEO of SkyWatch.AI. “We are proud to have partnered with innovative brokers to offer best-in-class, on-demand drone insurance solution via web and mobile.”

 

TOP AIR SHOW PERFORMERS COMMIT TO EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2019

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More performers to be added in coming weeks to initial all-star roster

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (January 22, 2019) — Some of the world’s top air show performers have made their commitments to fly at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 – the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration – as part of the afternoon and night air show lineups.

Those performers include aerobatic champions and longtime Oshkosh favorites for the 67th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, scheduled for July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport. The afternoon air shows are presented by Quest Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney Canada, while the Wednesday, July 24, night air show is presented by Covington Aircraft.

“This is already an outstanding all-star air show lineup and we’re just getting started,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “We use the feedback collected each year to bring favorite performers back to Oshkosh, while adding exciting new acts and air show attractions connected with particular aircraft, events, and anniversaries.”

Among the performers and aircraft already planning to appear at Oshkosh in 2019 are longtime favorite Julie Clark, making her farewell air show tour in 2019, and Sean D. Tucker, returning with the Team Oracle multi-aircraft show. Others already on the schedule include:

AeroShell Aerobatic Team (T-6s)

Vicky Benzing (Stearman)

Jeff Boerboon (Yak-110)

Bob Carlton (SubSonex JSX-2)

Kirby Chambliss (Red Bull Edge 540)

Matt Chapman (Extra 300LX)

Class of ’45 (P-51/Corsair)

Kevin Coleman (Extra 300 SHP)

Aaron Fitzgerald (Red Bull Helicopter)

Kyle Fowler (Rutan Long-EZ)

Kyle Franklin (Demon-1 Dracula/Kitfox S7)

Mike Goulian (Extra 330SC)

Nathan Hammond (Super Chipmunk)

Heritage Flights (with F-16 and F-22)

Rob Holland (MX-2)

Jerry Kerby (RV-8A)

Justin Lewis (FLS Microjet)

David Martin (Beech Baron)

Jessy Panzer (Pitts Special)

Jim Peitz (Beechcraft F33C Bonanza)

Red Bull Air Force (Wingsuit Pilots)

Rocky Mountain Renegades (RV-8, RV-4, G-202)

Shetterly Squadron (One Design, SNJ-6, RV-8)

Gene Soucy/Teresa Stokes (Grumman Showcat)

Bill Stein (Zivko Edge 540)

Skip Stewart (Pitts S2S Prometheus)

Patty Wagstaff (Extra 330LX)

Matt Younkin (Twin Beech 18)

Along with these early confirmations, many more exciting performers will be announced, including some only-in-Oshkosh performers and aircraft. Exact days for each performer and complete daily air show lineups will be announced as they are finalized.

About EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” and EAA’s yearly membership convention. Additional EAA AirVenture information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available online at www.eaa.org/airventure. EAA members receive lowest prices on admission rates. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 1-800-JOIN-EAA (1-800-564-6322) or visit www.eaa.org. Immediate news is available at www.twitter.com/EAA.

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” and EAA’s yearly membership convention. Additional EAA AirVenture information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available online at www.eaa.org/airventure. EAA members receive lowest prices on admission rates. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 1-800-JOIN-EAA (1-800-564-6322) or visit www.eaa.org. Immediate news is available at www.twitter.com/EAA.

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PENNEY, DIACHUN JOIN EAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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PENNEY, DIACHUN JOIN EAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Each individual brings unique, extensive aviation background to EAA board leadership

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin— (December 12, 2018) — Heather Penney and Ben Diachun, who each have extensive aviation experience and recreational aviation interests, have recently been added to the Experimental Aircraft Association board of directors. They were approved as Class III directors for EAA and will serve one-year renewable terms on the EAA board.

“We are grateful that Heather and Ben have accepted our invitations to join EAA’s board, whose members volunteer their time and expertise to lead our association as we pursue our mission of growing participation by sharing The Spirit of Aviation,” said Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and chairman of the board. “Their passion for flight and experience in the aviation community will help represent the wide spectrum of interests among the entire EAA membership.”

Penney (EAA 1266991) was part of the first wave of women who went directly to piloting military fighters after pilot training. A veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, she flew F-16s for 10 years and is best known for her duty over Washington, D.C., on September 11, 2001. Penney also directed various U.S. Air Force programs for Lockheed Martin for more than a decade, and is now a senior resident fellow for the Mitchell Institute forAerospace Studies at the Air Force Association.

Penney has more than 3,300 hours off light time and remains very active in recreational flying, having flown a Taylorcraft BC-12 coast-to-coast and raced jets at the Reno National Championship Air Races. She currently owns and flies a PT-17 Stearman and a1950 Cessna 170A.

Diachun (EAA 424842) is president of Scaled Composites, LLC in Mojave, California, the legendary company founded by Burt Rutan. Diachun began at Scaled Composites in 2003 as a design engineer and has held key technical and leadership roles on such historic aircraft projects as Space Ship One and Space Ship Two, Global Flyer, and the Model 401 advanced research aircraft. He was part of the team that in 2005 received the Robert J.Collier Trophy for the development of Space Ship One.

Diachun earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University and a Master of Science degree in aeronautics and astronautics from Stanford University. He holds a commercial pilot certificate with instrument and multi-engine ratings.

About EAA

EAA embodies The Spirit of Aviation through the world’s most engaged community of aviation enthusiasts. EAA’s 219,000 members and 900 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying, building and restoring recreational aircraft. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564-6322) or go to www.eaa.org. For continual news updates, connect with www.twitter.com/EAA.