Aviation Insurance Podcast 122 - How New Aircraft Technology Is Changing Risk

In this episode of the Aviation Insurance Podcast, host Tim Bonnell Jr. sits down with Mike Duke, Founder of DBT Aero, to explore emerging aviation technologies and what they mean for the future of Aviation Insurance and Aircraft Insurance risk management. As aircraft innovation accelerates — from new propulsion systems to novel aircraft designs — insurers and aviation professionals must rethink how risk is evaluated and managed. Mike shares his journey into aviation innovation, the mission behind DBT Aero, and how new aircraft technologies could reshape aviation safety, aircraft design, and ultimately aviation insurance underwriting. This discussion dives into the intersection of engineering innovation, aviation safety, and how the aviation insurance industry must adapt to support new aircraft technologies while maintaining responsible risk management. If you're an aircraft owner, pilot, aviation professional, or insurance expert, understanding how innovation affects Aircraft Insurance and Aviation Insurance markets is essential.