PRESS RELEASE:Executive Fliteways, Million Air Dallas, And Sun Air Jets Make ACSF Industry Audit Standard Registry 

December 4, 2009, Alexandria, VA — The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce the addition of three companies to the ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS) Registry: Executive Fliteways, of Ronkonkoma, NY; Million Air Dallas, of Addison, TX; and Sun Air Jets of Camarillo, CA. These operators join Jet Solutions, LLC and Bombardier Flexjet; the first to complete the IAS audit and achieve Registered status with the ACSF.

“Sun Air Jets is pleased to have successfully met the standards of the Air Charter Safety Foundation audit. The ACSF has raised the bar for safety in our industry and Sun Air is proud to be one of the first to comply with that high standard,” said Stephen Lassetter, President & COO, Sun Air Jets, LLC.

The ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS) is a revolutionary audit program developed by the foundation to set the standard for the independent evaluation of an air charter or shared ownership company’s business systems, safety and regulatory compliance.

The IAS is the only audit program on the market today that comprehensively evaluates both an operator’s Safety Management System (SMS) and its Part 135 regulatory compliance. The IAS consists of a rigorous review of an operator’s processes and procedures, and regulatory compliance, as well as the business’ implementation of, and adherence to, an SMS.

“I am very proud of our employees at Million Air Dallas who worked hard to earn the ACSF Registry. Our efforts in meeting the new higher standards show that safety is our number one priority for our clientele and owners,” said Robert Schmidt, Director of Operations for Million Air Dallas.

Operators and charter consumers are enthusiastic about this independent evaluation and industry support for the program continues to grow. Twenty-four audits were completed this year and approximately thirty more are scheduled for 2010.

“Executive Fliteways is proud to have received ACSF certification of its Safety Management System (SMS).  We have long recognized the value of an SMS as a means to improve the quality of the services we provide as well as establishing a method to continuously evaluate our safety procedures.  We look forward to the time when all Part 135 operators have joined the ACSF Registry.” Kenneth S. Gray, Director of Operations, Executive Fliteways, Inc.

With the deployment of the ACSF Industry Audit Standard, the charter consumer can be assured that audited and registered operators are compliant with the highest standards of safety and compliance. Customers should look for the ACSF IAS-registered logo and encourage their preferred charter provider to participate in the program. 

ACSF makes its operator registry and key company details available at no charge so verification of IAS registration is quick and easy. Charter consumers can view the registry at www.acsf.aero/registry. 

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Through research, collaboration and education, the Air Charter Safety Foundation advances charter and shared aircraft ownership industry standards and best practices; promulgates safety, security and service benchmarks; and promotes the universal acceptance of safety management systems.