Aircraft Transactions & Building the Right Aviation Team

Buying an aircraft is one of the biggest investments many pilots and aviation businesses will ever make—but too many buyers approach aviation insurance like auto insurance, creating costly mistakes before the transaction even closes. In Episode 127 of the Aviation Insurance Podcast, Tim Bonnell Jr. sits down with Paula Williams of the Aircraft Acquisition & Ownership Alliance (AAOA) to discuss what aircraft buyers, owners, and aviation professionals need to know about building the right team for a successful aircraft transaction. From selecting the right aviation insurance broker to coordinating with attorneys, lenders, tax advisors, and other aviation specialists, this conversation highlights why collaboration and clear communication are essential. Tim also shares the philosophy behind his bestselling book Quit Jacking Around, how those principles have shaped Aeris Insurance, Aereach Strategic Partners, and TriVector Labs, and why alignment is the key to long-term success. Whether you're purchasing your first aircraft, growing an aviation business, or simply want to better understand the aviation insurance process, this episode is packed with practical insights you can put to work immediately.