PRESS RELEASE: Three More Operators Make ACSF Industry Audit Standard Registry

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                                                                                                                                                      Alison McHugh
                                                                                                 Manager, Safety Programs

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amchugh@acsf.aero

THREE MORE OPERATORS MAKE ACSF INDUSTRY AUDIT STANDARD REGISTRY

Alexandria, VA, February 5, 2010 — The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce the addition of Aviation Consultants Inc., of San Luis Obispo, CA; International Group, LLC, of Penn Yan, NY; and Pinnacle Air Charter, of Scottsdale, AZ, to the ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS) Registry. They join seven operators that have completed the IAS audit and achieved Registered status with the ACSF.

“International Group is proud to have become a part of the ACSF audit registry along with other industry leaders. This rating compliments our ongoing commitment to quality and safety. We’d like to thank all those who were involved in this process,” said Steve Marchionda, president and CEO of International Group, LLC.

The IAS is designed to review each business as a unique operator and is scalable from the smallest to largest operators.

Aviation Consultants Inc. President William R. Borgsmiller noted, “We are pleased with the new ACSF standard and are very excited to be part of a proactive group that is implementing worthwhile changes ahead of regulatory requirements."

The ACSF audit program evaluates operators every 24 months, and was established to advance charter and shared aircraft ownership industry standards and practices and to promote the universal acceptance of safety management systems. The IAS continues to grow, with 28 operators currently scheduled to go through the audit program this year.

“Pinnacle Aviation is proud to be added to the ACSF Registry. We have been working for several years to build the best aviation company in Arizona,” said Curt Pavlicek, president of Pinnacle Aviation. “Meeting the high standards of this audit reinforces our commitment to safety and quality as a foundation on which to continue a proactive building process. I am proud of our employees for all the hard work and dedication that it took to meet these high standards.”

Customers should demand the best in air charter management and safety. Look for the ACSF IAS registered logo and encourage your preferred charter provider to participate in the program. The 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.

For more information on the audit program, visit the ACSF Web site at www.acsf.aero/audit. Operators wishing to initiate the audit process should contact either Alison McHugh or Russ Lawton at 1-888-SAFE-135 (888-723-3135).



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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.



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