Aviation experience. Commercial discipline. Personal service.
Danby Aero was created to give aircraft owners a more responsive, consultative insurance experience — one built around understanding the aircraft, the pilot and the mission before approaching the market.
- 20+ years — Sales, marketing and commercial leadership
- Builder — Firsthand Sling TSi building and insurance experience
- Focused — Owner-flown aircraft and builder communities
About Mike Lane
Mike brings two decades of sales, marketing and commercial leadership experience, along with firsthand experience building and insuring a Sling TSi. You'll work directly with Mike — not a call center, not a rotating queue. His approach combines disciplined preparation, clear communication and practical guidance.
Aviation involvement — Sling TSi builder and owner with firsthand experience navigating experimental-aircraft insurance.
Commercial leadership — Two decades leading sales, marketing, customer experience and complex commercial relationships.
Customer experience — A career built around understanding complex customer needs, communicating clearly and following through.
Contract experience — Extensive experience negotiating and reviewing sophisticated commercial agreements.
Consultative selling — Experience helping clients make informed decisions involving sophisticated products, risk and long-term commitments.
Referral relationships — A partnership mindset focused on creating value for builders, flight instructors, aviation businesses and owner communities.
Continuous learning — A commitment to building deeper aviation-insurance expertise and staying current as aircraft and underwriting evolve.
Start with a conversation
If you are renewing coverage, purchasing an aircraft or preparing a project for first flight, let's discuss the aircraft, your experience and what you want to accomplish.