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ACSF Newsletter March 23, 2012

Jess Hammett - noemail@acsf.aero — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the ACSF Newsletter

2012 Air Charter Safety Symposium A Huge Success
Save the Date! The 2013 Air Charter Safety Symposium
Successful Auditor Workshop Held In Conjunction With Symposium
Seats Going Fast For Free SMS Seminar
ACSF To Begin Beta Test Of Industry ASAP Program
New, Web Version Of Popular Safety Reporting Software Released
New ACSF Members Recognized
Data Released For Business Turbine Aircraft Accidents And Incidents

2012 Air Charter Safety Symposium A Huge Success

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) held its fifth annual Air Charter Safety Symposium at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Training Center in Ashburn, Virginia, on February 28-29. The symposium provided two days of learning and discussion on topics such as reducing errors through empowered accountability and crew resource management.

"We are extremely pleased with the response from symposium attendees," said ACSF President Bryan Burns. "The attendees were awed with the quality, depth and range of information presented that they could use in their daily operations. The best part was the interaction between attendees and presenters. It was an extremely successful event."

The theme for this year's Air Charter Safety Symposium was "Safety is Everyone's Responsibility," and the event drew more than 100 representatives from the on-demand/charter and fractional aircraft ownership industries as well as various aviation industry experts.

"The Air Charter Safety Symposium was an outstanding program," said ACSF Chairman James C. Christiansen. "Attendees benefited from senior Federal Aviation Administration officials, industry experts and NTSB board presentations that included NTSB Member Dr. Mark Rosekind and NTSB Vice-Chair Christopher Hart. We're very pleased that the ACSF continues to gain momentum and the validity of the foundation's mission - to raise the level of safety within air charter and fractional ownership operations - continues to be confirmed through operator and industry participation in ACSF activities."

Presentation highlights from the symposium included:

Keynote Speaker Dr. Tony Kern, CEO of Convergent Performance, discussed how to reduce costly errors significantly by targeting the most important aspects of the human performance equation - compliance and accountability. Dr. Kern introduced the concept of Empowered Accountability, which teaches each individual a new level of personal responsibility and accountability.
Mr. Jeff Hare, president of J. Hare Safety and Survival Systems, focused on the risks of cabin fires from electronic devices and strategies for combating a fire should it occur.
Mr. Shannon Forrest, crew resource management (CRM) program manager, FlightSafety International, presented a case study in CRM that included situational awareness, decision making, workload management and task prioritization, monitoring and cross-checking, and fatigue and stress management.
The Honorable Christopher Hart, NTSB vice-chair, discussed a systems approach to reviewing and analyzing runway incursions and excursions.
The Honorable Mark Rosekind, Ph.D., NTSB member, discussed fatigue education and strategies, scheduling policies and practices, organizational strategies, and fatigue management systems and programs.
Presentations on aircraft tire safety best practices were made by Mr. Keat Pruszenski, manager, customer support engineering, Michelin Aircraft Tire Company, and Mr. Cliff Jenkins, director of aviation for Milliken & Company.
Mr. John Allen, director of flight standards, Federal Aviation Administration, discussed the latest FAA initiatives affecting Part 135 and 91K operators, including pilot training, air safety procedures, pilot fatigue/duty time and various other issues to mitigate accidents, emphasizing risk management and the use of SMS.
Mr. Robert Breiling, owner, Robert E. Breiling Associates, presented the latest data regarding turbine aircraft accidents.

Presentations from the symposium are available on the ACSF Web site.

Save the Date! The 2013 Air Charter Safety Symposium

The dates for the 2013 Air Charter Safety Symposium have been announced! The symposium will be held at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Training Center in Ashburn, Virginia, on February 26-27, 2013.

Successful Auditor Workshop Held in Conjunction With Symposium

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) held an auditor training class on the ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS) in conjunction with the Air Charter Safety Symposium at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Training Center in Ashburn, Virginia. The class provided two days of learning and discussion on the audit process, procedures and skill sets necessary to implement and perform effective operational audits using the IAS.

The workshop was well attended by a cross-section of the industry that included auditors, aircraft manufacturers, charter operators and flight departments. "We were extremely pleased to see growing interest in the audit standard and the work of the foundation," said ACSF President Bryan Burns.

An audit workshop will again be held immediately following the 2013 Air Charter Safety Symposium on February 27-28, 2013.

Seats Going Fast for Free SMS Seminar

Limited seats are still available for the free one-day SMS workshop to be conducted by the ACSF and FltPlan.com on April 24, 2012, in Southbury, Connecticut. The purpose of the seminar is to bring understanding to what SMS is, its purpose, and what's required for implementing SMS in your company. This one-day seminar will teach attendees how operational safety should be managed and how companies can integrate it into their organization's business activities.

The seminar is free; however, advance registration is required. To register, click here.

ACSF To Begin Beta Test Of Industry ASAP Program

The ACSF is making significant progress toward obtaining Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval as an aviation safety action program (ASAP) program manager for the on-demand charter industry.

An ASAP is a reporting program that allows employees of participating air carriers and repair station certificate holders to identify and report safety issues to management and to the FAA for resolution, without fear that the FAA will use reports accepted under the program to take legal enforcement action against them, or that companies will use such information to take disciplinary action.

The ACSF demonstration program will begin with two Part 135 operators in Minnesota. The program is expected to kick off in May.

New, Web Version Of Popular Safety Reporting Software Released

The ACSF has just released version 3.0 of its Aviation Safety Information System (AVSiS) safety reporting software. AVSiS is a safety event reporting and management tool designed to assist safety managers with their company safety reporting program. The newly released version is totally Web-based and has been streamlined for improved speed and loading company data.

AVSiS is free to Part 135 operators. To register, click here.

New ACSF Members Recognized

The ACSF welcomes the following companies that have recently joined in support of the ACSF's mission to raise the safety bar in the on-demand charter and fractional industry:
Alliance Air Charter - Denton, TX
K.P. Kaufman Company - Denver, CO

Data Released for Business Turbine Aircraft Accidents and Incidents

Robert E. "Bob" Breiling has released his annual review of accidents and incidents for business jets and turboprops. Breiling provided an in-depth review of the data at the 2012 Air Charter Safety Symposium. For a summary of his analysis, click here. For further information, contact Breiling at (561) 338-6900 or go to www.breilinginc.com.

Mar 23, 2012 9:00 AM

ACSF Newsletter February 2, 2012

Jess Hammett - noemail@acsf.aero — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the ACSF newsletter:

Ø	ACSF Takes on Hotline to Report Illegal Charter
Ø	ACSF to Test Aviation Safety Action Program with FAA
Ø	ACSF to Announce New Release of Safety Reporting Software at Symposium
Ø	ACSF to Present at Carolina Aviation Professionals Meeting
Ø	Time is Running Out: Register Today for the Air Charter Safety Symposium
Ø	FltPlan.com Web Site to Support ACSF Industry Audit Standard
Ø	NATA Safety 1st Offers New Ground Audit Standard
Ø	New Members Added to ACSF Roster
Ø	USAIG Newsletter Features ACSF Industry Audit Standard

ACSF Takes on Hotline to Report Illegal Charter

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) will now staff the toll-free hotline to report suspected illegal commercial activity. The hotline had previously been administered by the National Air Transportation Association (NATA).

"Persons illegally conducting commercial flights adversely affect the safety of the air charter industry,” said ACSF President Bryan Burns. “NATA started the illegal charter hotline before the Air Charter Safety Foundation was formed. Now that the ACSF is well-established, it’s more appropriate for us to administer the hotline and track its activity.”

Any employee or agent of a Part 135 on-demand certificate holder can call the toll-free hotline, 888-759-3581 or 888-SKY-FLT1, to file a report of suspected illegal commercial flights, where an aircraft operator without a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 135 certificate is accepting compensation for transportation, in violation of both FAA and Department of Transportation regulations.

Reports can be filed anonymously, if desired, and all reporters will be provided with a case code for follow-up. The FAA will be provided with details to initiate an investigation, and the ACSF will regularly contact the FAA to ensure that cases are being followed up for appropriate action.

Illegal Charter Reporting Hotline: 888-SKY-FLT1 (888-759-3581)

ACSF to Test Aviation Safety Action Program with FAA

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to obtain approval as an aviation safety action program (ASAP) manager. Once approved, the program will begin in the FAA Great Lakes Region, and on-demand charter operators in that region will be able to participate in the ACSF ASAP program. The plan is to expand the program to other FAA regions.

An ASAP is a reporting program that allows employees of participating air carriers and repair station certificate holders to identify and report safety issues to management and to the FAA for resolution, without fear that the FAA will use reports accepted under the program to take legal enforcement action against them, or that companies will use such information to take disciplinary action.

Companies using ASAP have benefited greatly by learning of safety issues that can be resolved before a major safety event occurs. The objective of the ACSF ASAP program is to encourage charter operators that lack the resources to establish their own ASAP program to participate and benefit from this valuable safety tool.

ACSF to Announce New Release of Safety Reporting Software at Symposium

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) will release the latest version of its Aviation Safety information System (AVSiS) software at the Air Charter Safety Symposium on February 28 -29, 2012. AVSiS Version 3.0 will feature a totally Web-based program that has been streamlined to enhance user response time and efficiency.

AVSiS, a safety event reporting and management tool developed to support safety managers, can be used as an integral part of a safety management system. The ACSF offers AVSiS free-of-charge to on-demand charter operators and fractional aircraft program managers.

For further information and to register for the program, go to: www.acsf.aero/avsis

ACSF to Present at Carolina Aviation Professionals Meeting

ACSF President Bryan Burns and Director of Safety Russ Lawton will speak at the February 7, 2012 meeting of the Carolina Aviation Professionals Association (CAPA). The meeting will be held at the Embassy Suites Charlotte/Concord Golf Resort. For further information on the event, go to: www.flycapa.org

Time is Running Out: Register Today for the Air Charter Safety Symposium

A robust agenda of highly focused safety topics is planned for the Air Charter Safety Symposium on February 28 – 29, 2012. If you haven’t already, be sure to register for the symposium and make reservations at the host hotel. A symposium rate of $109 per night, plus tax is available at the Marriott Springhill Suites – Ashburn Dulles North. The cut-off date for the discounted room block is Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Reserve your room today. Don’t miss out on the premier safety event for the air charter and fractional ownership industry.

To register, go to: www.acsf.aero/symposium

FltPlan.com Web Site to Support ACSF Industry Audit Standard

FltPlan.com will be adding new functionality to the safety management system feature on its Web site in order to be compatible with the ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS). The Web site currently provides assistance to companies to meet safety management system (SMS) requirements for large and turbojet aircraft.

“We applaud the efforts of the ACSF to unify the charter industry around a single audit standard,” said FltPlan.com President Ken Wilson. “FltPlan.com wants to assist charter operators in meeting the Industry Audit Standard and accompanying SMS requirements.”

FltPlan.com, in collaboration with the ACSF, will also sponsor a free one-day SMS seminar on April 24, 2012, in Southbury, CT. More information, including registration information, will be available at http://flttrack.fltplan.com/fltbrief/fltbriefmain.htm

NATA Safety 1st Offers New Ground Audit Standard

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has established the NATA Safety 1st Ground Audit Standard to promote industry best practices and safety management systems development among ground handling providers in response to member requests for a safety standard and rating for FBOs. This audit standard is the first published audit for FBOs and other ground-handling service providers. The NATA Safety & Security Committee, which includes representatives from large and small FBOs, on-demand charter operators, fractional program managers, insurance brokers, fuel companies, and more, was instrumental in developing this important new audit standard.

The new ground audit standard compliments the Air Charter Safety Foundation Industry Audit Standard (IAS) for on-demand charter operators and fractional aircraft program managers. The IAS requires charter operators and fractional ownership companies to have a process to monitor and oversee services provided by FBOs. Once an FBO has undergone the Safety 1st audit and becomes registered, a company can be assured that the FBO meets the Safety 1st standards, best practices, and regulatory compliance and has a functioning safety management system.

For further information on the Safety 1st Ground Audit Standard, go to: http://www.nata.aero/Safety-1st/Ground-Audit.aspx

New Members Added to ACSF Roster

The ACSF welcomes the following companies that have recently joined in support of the ACSF’s mission to raise the safety bar in the on-demand charter and fractional industry:

Aero Charter, Inc. — St. Louis, MO
Castle Aviation, Inc. — North Canton, OH
Epps Aviation — Atlanta, GA
Fargo Jet Center — Fargo, ND
FltPln.com
Fugro Horizons, Inc. — Rapid City, SD
Gulfstream — Savannah, GA
Hewitt and Company
L.J. Aviation — Latrobe, PA

USAIG Newsletter Features ACSF Industry Audit Standard

The current issue of Premium on Safety, published by the United States Aviation Insurance Group (USAIG), contains a feature article on the Air Charter Safety Foundation Industry Audit Standard.

Click here to view the article, USAIG Newsletter Issue 8 Year 2011 ACSF Feature.

To view the entire newsletter, go to: https://www.usau.com/caf_safety_newsletter.php

Feb 2, 2012 1:00 PM

Industry Audit Standards

Jess Hammett - noemail@acsf.aero — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT

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Feb 2, 2012 1:00 PM

ACSF President Bryan Burns Spotlighted in Business & Commercial Aviation

Bryan Burns - noemail@acsf.aero — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:00:00 GMT

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Dec 13, 2011 12:00 PM

ACSF Newsletter - December 9, 2011

Alison McHugh - noemail@acsf.aero — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

December 9, 2011

Welcome to the ACSF newsletter:

Ø	ACSF Auditor Workshop to be held Following Air Charter Safety Symposium
Ø	Air Charter Safety Symposium to include Briefing and Tour of TWA 800
Ø	ACSF-Registered Operators featured in Business Jet Traveler MagazineAd
Ø	ACSF-Registered Operator LJ Aviation Wins Governor’s Safety Award
Ø	International Helicopter Safety Team Announces Stronger Focus on GA Pilot Community and on Extended Global Outreach
Ø	ACSF and AMOA meet to discuss Cooperative Efforts
Ø	ACSF Briefs Minneapolis Business Aviation Association
Ø	OSHA's Top 10 Most Cited Violations

ACSF Auditor Workshop to be held Following Air Charter Safety Symposium

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) will hold an Auditor Workshop on the ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS) on February 29 - March 1, 2012, immediately following the Air Charter Safety Symposium, at the NTSB Training Center in Ashburn, Virginia.

Who Should Attend?

Part 135 and 91K operators interested in learning about the IAS and using the audit standard to develop their internal audit program
Auditors seeking ACSF IAS accreditation
Current ACSF certified auditors who wish to renew their auditor accreditation

Workshop details

Date: February 29 - March 1, 2012
Time: Wed. Feb. 29, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Thur. Mar. 1, 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Venue: NTSB Training Center, Ashburn, Virginia
Registration Cost: $500 per person

Registration: On-line registration requires immediate payment by credit card. You may also register off-line by completing and returning the registration form. Payment must accompany registration.

Lodging
SpringHill Suites Ashburn Dulles North
20065 Lakeview Center Plaza
Ashburn, VA 20147
Reservations: (888) 287-9400
General Tel: (703) 723-9300

The ACSF has a room block at the SpringHill Suites Ashburn Dulles North , at a discounted rate of $109 per night plus tax, and includes complimentary coffee and continental breakfast. You must reserve your room by Wednesday, February 8, 2012 to take advantage of the discounted rate.

Contact the hotel directly by February 8th, at (888) 287-9400 and ask for the Air Charter Safety Foundation Room Block at the SpringHill Suites Ashburn Dulles North to secure your guest room reservation at the group rate. Hotel check-in is 3:00 p.m. and check out is by noon.

The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to/from Dulles International Airport (IAD) beginning at 6:00 a.m. till 10:00 p.m. Cab fare is approximately $30 one-way.

Visit www.acsf.aero/audit to learn more and to register online today!

Air Charter Safety Symposium to include Briefing and Tour of TWA 800

The 2012 Air Charter Safety Symposium will include a briefing and walk-through of the TWA 800 reconstruction. TWA 800 is the Boeing 747 that exploded mid-air and crashed July 17, 1996, in the Atlantic Ocean after departing John F. Kennedy International Airport. A reconstructed portion of the TWA 800 fuselage is housed at the NTSB Training Center as an educational tool for accident investigators and aviation safety professionals. The Symposium provides a rare opportunity for attendees to learn the value of reconstruction in the prevention of future accidents.

The Symposium will feature important safety topics that you will not want to miss:

Reducing costly errors through better compliance and increased accountability ― Dr. Tony Kern, CEO of Convergent Performance
Aircraft Tire Safety Best Practices ― Mr. Keat Pruszenski, Michelin Aircraft Tire Company
Crew Resource Management ― Mr. Shannon Forrest, FlightSafety International
Fire Safety Session ― Mr. Jeff Hare, J. Hare Safety & Survival Systems
Improving Runway Safety ― The Honorable Chris Hart, Board Member, NTSB
Managing Fatigue in Aviation Operations ― The Honorable Mark Rosekind, Board Member, NTSB
Business Aircraft Accident Analysis ― Mr. Robert Breiling, Robert E. Breiling Associates

Don't miss the premier event focusing on safety in the on-demand air charter and fractional aircraft ownership industry.

Sign-up as a NEW ACSF member and receive one FREE symposium registration! Contact Bryan Burns at bburns@acsf.aero or call 703-647-6401 for more information.

ACSF-Registered Operators featured in Business Jet Traveler Magazing Ad

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has renewed its advertising campaign in Business Jet Traveler (BJT) Magazine, to promote awareness of the ACSF Industry Audit Standard to charter customers. The new full-page display, which will appear in the 2012 issues of BJT, carries the theme: “Safety-minded and the proof to back it up.” The Ad features charter operators that have undergone the ACSF Industry Audit Standard and are listed on the ACSF Audit Registry.

“The purpose of the BJT Magazine ad is to make charter customers aware that they can use these ACSF-registered operators with confidence, knowing that they meet the highest standards of safety and compliance in the industry,” said ACSF President Bryan Burns.

Those operators meeting the Industry Audit Standard can be viewed free-of-charge on the ACSF website at: www.acsf.aero/registry/

The new Business Jet Traveler Magazine Ad can be viewed at: www.acsf.aero/bjt-ad/

ACSF-Registered Operator LJ Aviation Wins Governor’s Safety Award

LJ Aviation, an ACSF-registered operator, has been awarded the Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor. Based in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, LJ Aviation is one of only seven companies state-wide to receive the award in 2011.

“We are extremely proud of this recognition of LJ's enduring employee commitment to safety and quality, which are integrated throughout our company's flight department, maintenance and line service," noted LJ Aviation CEO and President, Ed Kilkeary, Sr. "This award is testament to the diligence and rigor that our company has placed on safety in the workplace and for our clientele.”

The Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence is a highly competitive award presented annually to select companies that demonstrate safety excellence through comprehensive safety programs and labor management cooperation. The information gained from the Governor's Award nominations provides valuable best practices that are shared across the state.

“LJ Aviation exemplifies those operators on the ACSF Audit Registry that are committed to a positive safety culture,” said ACSF President Bryan Burns. “We congratulate them on receiving this prestigious award.”

LJ Aviation’s listing on the ACSF Audit Registry can be viewed at: www.acsf.aero/registry/

International Helicopter Safety Team Announces Stronger Focus on GA Pilot Community and on Extended Global Outreach

ACSF President Bryan Burns recently attended the fifth annual International Helicopter Safety Symposium, which brought together more than 200 professionals from helicopter companies, associations, and government agencies in 21 countries.

Stronger outreach efforts to general aviation pilots, instructors and mechanics; a continued push for additional participating countries worldwide; and a persistent focus on creating safety cultures were repeating themes throughout the two-day conference.

“The goal of the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST) is to reduce the worldwide civil helicopter accident rate by 80 percent by 2016,” said Burns. “We applaud the efforts of the IHST to achieve this ambitious goal.”

“The International Helicopter Safety Team has developed very thorough analyses on how and why helicopter accidents occur and they have succeeded in creating a wide array of toolkits, videos, and training pieces to help all levels of the helicopter community build a strong safety culture,” explains Kim Smith, IHST Co-Chair and Manager of the FAA Rotorcraft Directorate. “Our focus is to get these free and simple-to-use tools into the hands of small operators, general aviation pilots and mechanics so that they can reap the benefits of a safe aviation environment.”

Regions where IHST toolkits are being implemented have achieved 20 percent and better reduction in accident rates.

More information about the IHST, its reports, its safety tools, and presentations from the recent Symposium can be obtained on its web site: www.IHST.org

ACSF and AMOA meet to discuss Cooperative Efforts

ACSF President Bryan Burns and Director of Safety Russ Lawton recently met with the Air Medical Operators Association (AMOA) Managing Director Christopher Eastlee, to discuss ACSF programs and developing cooperative efforts between the two organizations. AMOA represents Part 135 on-demand charter operators engaged in emergency medical services, and shares many goals in common with ACSF, such as promoting the use of safety management systems and raising the safety bar in the on-demand charter industry.

ACSF Briefs Minneapolis Business Aviation Association

ACSF Director of Safety Russ Lawton spoke at the November luncheon meeting of the Minneapolis Business Aviation Association. Lawton briefed the 50 attendees on the ACSF Industry Audit Standard and the advantages of adopting a single audit standard for on-demand charter operators, similar to what the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) program has accomplished for scheduled airlines. Lawton pointed out that IATA member airlines that have achieved IOSA registration have reduced hull losses by 50 percent. “It would be extremely beneficial if the same results could be achieved in the charter industry by adopting a single standard,” noted Lawton.

OSHA's Top 10 Most Cited Violations

The National Safety Council (NSC) has published the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) 10 most cited safety violations for 2011.

In the December issue of its publication Safety+Health, the NSC points out: “Year after year, the list of the 10 most frequently cited OSHA violations remains essentially the same. Some standards may swap positions, or a particular standard may creep up the list, but the basic layout goes unchanged.”

The “Top 10” most cited OSHA violations are:

Fall Protection
Scaffolding
Hazard Communication
Respiratory Protection
Lock-Out/Tag-Out
Electrical – Wiring Methods
Powered Industrial Trucks
Ladders
Electrical – General Requirements
Machine Guarding

To view the article with the list and accompanying details, go to: www.nsc.org/safetyhealth/Pages/OSHAtop10-1211.aspx

Visit us anytime at www.acsf.aero

Dec 13, 2011 7:00 AM

Fractional & Charter Market

Bryan Burns - noemail@acsf.aero — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT

To read more of AIN's special report on Fractional & Charter Market please click here.

Nov 28, 2011 1:00 PM

ACSF Newsletter - November 8, 2011

Alison McHugh - noemail@acsf.aero — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT

November 8, 2011

Welcome to the ACSF newsletter:

Ø	ACSF Announces New Board Of Governors
Ø	Register For The 2012 Air Charter Safety Symposium!
Ø	ACSF Auditor Class Draws Record Attendance
Ø	ACSF Membership Continues To Grow
Ø	Register Now For Emergency Response Planning Webinar
Ø	Flight Safety Foundation's AeroSafety World

ACSF Announces New Board Of Governors

ACSF is pleased to announce three newly appointed members to the ACSF Board of Governors.

Ronald Brower, corporate secretary and associate general counsel for NetJets Inc. and its subsidiaries — Brower has worked more than 15 years in the aviation industry, serving both as a business executive and legal advisor. Brower handles corporate organization and governance matters for the NetJets family of companies, promotes the development of NetJets’ international business (principally in Asia), and oversees and coordinates all legal services performed for NetJets’ subsidiary Executive Jet Management. Brower also serves as NetJets’ principal advisor and advocate on regulatory matters and international government affairs, and he serves as chairman of NetJets’ Policy Working Group.

Douglas Carr, vice president of safety, security and regulation for the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), Washington DC — Carr is responsible for leading the association’s efforts on business aviation safety and oversight of NBAA’s regulatory activity involving business aviation aircraft equipment mandates, operations and security. He has distinguished himself at NBAA by leading the association’s effort on the Fractional Ownership Aviation Rulemaking Committee to develop recommendations for the FAA and as the chair of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Part 125/135 ARC Flight and Rest Subcommittee. Additionally, he chaired the FAA’s Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment Aviation Rulemaking Committee and coordinated the association’s response to the TSA’s Large Aircraft Security Program proposal. Internationally, Carr has represented business aviation interests at the International Civil Aviation Organization and as part of several rulemaking efforts at the European Aviation Safety Agency.

Dave Hewitt, president of Hewitt and Company LLC, a business and aviation consulting firm formed in 2011 — Hewitt has more than 30 years of aviation experience, including 28 years of involvement in Part 135 operations in operational, technical, and executive positions. Prior to the formation of Hewitt and Company, he held various positions within NetJets, spanning a 13-year career. These positions included senior vice president, safety and compliance for NetJets North America, senior vice president for NetJets International, and vice president, operations for Executive Jet Management. Hewitt has also been an FAA aviation safety inspector at the Cincinnati Flight Standards District Office and a chief pilot/check airman/instructor for a Part 135 certificate holder located in the Midwest.

“We are pleased to have these distinguished gentlemen joining the ACSF Board of Governors,” said Air Charter Safety Foundation Chairman James C. Christiansen. “Having three individuals with such extensive knowledge and varied experience within the industry can only bring great attributes to the foundation, and we look forward to working with them to continue the foundation’s mission of promoting and increasing the benchmark of safety in the charter industry.”

Click here to read the entire press release

Register now to attend the 2012 Air Charter Safety Symposium to be held at the NTSB Training Center on February 28-29.

Learn how to reduce costly errors through better compliance and increased accountability from Dr. Tony Kern, CEO of Convergent
Performance. Dr. Kern will speak on “Empowered Accountability,” and demonstrate how to improve performance at an individual level and improve levels of engagement for all employees.

Other safety topics that you will not want to miss:

FAA Update
Business Aircraft Accident Analysis by Robert E. Breiling Associates, Inc.
Fire Safety Session by J. Hare Safety & Survival Systems, Inc.
NTSB Briefing

Don't miss the premier event focusing on safety in the on-demand air charter and shared aircraft ownership industry

Sign-up as a NEW ACSF member and receive one FREE symposium registration! Contact Alison McHugh at amchugh@acsf.aero or call 703-575-2057 for more information.

Register now at www.acsf.aero/symposium.

ACSF Auditor Class Draws Record Attendance

Last week, the ACSF held an auditor training class on the ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS), at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Training Center in Ashburn, Virginia. The class provided two days of learning and discussion on the audit process, procedures and skill sets necessary to implement and perform effective operational audits using the IAS.

Russ Lawton, ACSF director of safety management was the key presenter for the class, which drew more than 20 participants from the on-demand/charter and shared aircraft ownership industries, insurance and audit companies. “It was a very thorough class,” said Donald Hammer, with the Mente Group “I came away with a complete understanding of ACSF and the requirements for their auditors.”

Attendees were provided the opportunity to learn about and tour the reconstructed fuselage of TWA Flight 800, the Boeing 747 that exploded mid-air and crashed on July 17, 1996, in the Atlantic Ocean after departing John F. Kennedy International Airport. A reconstructed portion of the B-747 fuselage is housed at the NTSB Training Center as an educational tool for accident investigators and aviation safety professionals. The reconstruction is not available to the general public, but may be viewed by attendees as part of the educational experience.

“The presentations were outstanding,” said Ken Wilson, president of Flight Plan, LLC. Within two short days, I had a strong understanding of what's necessary to achieve ACSF's audit standard for Part 135 and 91K Operators. It was great networking with the many aviation professionals also in attendance. I am very impressed with the great work that the ACSF is doing to promote safety in the air charter industry.”

“I’m delighted that we had so many companies not only participate in our ACSF auditor training workshop but become members as well. It truly illustrates the value they see in our Industry Audit Standard and the Air Charter Safety Foundation,” said Bryan Burns, president of ACSF.

ACSF will hold its next auditor class in conjunction with the February 2012 Air Charter Safety Symposium. To learn more about the auditor class contact Russ Lawton at rlawton@acsf.aero or Alison McHugh at amchugh@acsf.aero.

ACSF Membership Continues To Grow

The Air Charter Safety Foundation continues to grow and is pleased to recognize our recent new members:

• Assessment Compliance Group, Inc
• AV-OPS Aviation Consulting Group
• CompAv Technical Services, LLC
• Diversified Aviation Consulting
• Global Aerospace
• Greenbriar Consulting
• Mente Group, LLC

Have all joined the foundation, demonstrating their commitment to the 135 community and enhancements of safety and security within the industry.

“The air charter safety foundation is a unique resource, dedicated solely to charter operators and fractional program managers and the safety and security issues they face. All part 135 certificate holders or fractional ownership managers should participate in the foundation’s critical work.” James C. Christiansen, Chairman, ACSF

Don't miss this one-hour webinar on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Noon EST

On November 10 at noon, NATA will present a one-hour webinar covering aviation emergency response planning (ERP). The session will discuss the following key areas:

1. Why do you need an ERP?
2. What should your ERP look like?
3. How do you know your ERP will work?
4. What should you do if something bad happens?
5. Lessons learned from The Real World
6. Q&A

The webinar will be led by Dave Hewitt of Hewitt and Company. Registration for this webinar is $49.95 per location and includes a copy of presentation materials and link to a recording of the webinar.

ACSF Members can receive 50% off one registration location. Contact Alison MCHugh at amchugh@acsf.aero or call 703-575-2057.

Flight Safety Foundation's AeroSafety World

October 2011 – In this Issue

Loss of Control
Fatigue Rule Resistance
Maintenance LOSA
Citation CFIT
And much more...

Click here to view a PDF of issue

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Nov 8, 2011 9:00 AM

ACSF Moving Forward With Industry Audit Standard

Kerry Lynch - noemail@acsf.aero — Mon, 23 May 2011 14:00:00 GMT

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ACSF Moving Forward With Industry Audit Standard

May 23, 2011 10:00 AM

AIN Article "ACSF Rallies Industry To Single Charter Standard"

Matt Thurber - noemail@acsf.aero — Tue, 17 May 2011 14:00:00 GMT

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May 17, 2011 10:00 AM

AIN Article: ACSF Supports Single Charter Standard

Matt Thurber - noemail@acsf.aero — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Aviation International News

ACSF Supports Single Charter Standard

By: Matt Thurber
Aviation International News >> April 2011
Charter and Fractional, Safety

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is trying to encourage charter and fractional operators to support the move to a single safety audit standard–its own–to end confusion about the multiple standards currently being used and eliminate the expense of auditing to the various standards.

Some operators face up to half a dozen audits per year at a cost of $10,000 to $15,000 each, according to ACSF president Bryan Burns, and it would be far simpler if they had to meet just one standard of compliance. Burns added that standards created by private companies are undisclosed, unlike those of the ACSF Industry Audit Standard, which are published on the ACSF website.

Burns emphasized that ACSF is not trying to compete with other standards-setting companies such as Argus International, Wyvern and SH&E, but wants to create “the highest standard possible that’s reasonable to achieve.” These companies offer their own standards and provide auditing services. ACSF doesn’t do the audits but trains auditors, maintains the audit standard and reviews audits. ACSF charges an administration fee for its services, but it is up to the operator to pay for the audit itself. Companies such as Argus and Wyvern earn money by conducting the audits, he explained. “That’s where their benefit is financially.” So far 57 operators have been audited under the ACSF system.

Executive Jet Management (EJM), the charter/management arm of fractional operator NetJets, recently devised its own audit standard that supplemental lift providers have to undergo, necessitating that operators undergo multiple audits. EJM helped launch the ACSF standard, Burns said. “When we went to market, EJM embraced it and up till the first of this year endorsed it and used it. The ACSF standard was what operators had to comply with to supply supplemental lift to EJM. When EJM decided to go internally with its own standard, it left us a little bit confused. We’re trying to clarify the confusion.” He added, “We still have a good working relationship with them.”

In a statement provided to AIN, NetJets said, “In the past, NetJets has used third-party auditing companies to facilitate audits of its on-demand charter vendors. All NetJets on-demand charter vendors receive an in-depth, on-site audit to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and utilization of industry-accepted and best safety and business practices. In addition to the in-depth audits facilitated by a third-party vendor, each NetJets vendor would undergo regular, on-site evaluations conducted by a NetJets Standards Department representative to ensure continued safety and compliance to NetJets standards. As a result of these regular evaluations performed by NetJets, the company has gained valuable insight to the overall safety and security of NetJets’ vendors. Based on this insight, NetJets has decided to perform the vendor auditing process internally.”

Advantage of Multiple Audits

Argus president Joe Moeggenberg believes that the ACSF Industry Audit Standard is hewing too closely to the airlines’ International Air Transport Association (IATA) standard. “The big problem is it’s not scalable,” he said. “It’s good only for really big operators that have the infrastructure to meet the audit standards. For an operator with two or three airplanes, it would be extremely expensive to comply with the ACSF standards. It really has a big impact on small operators.” Commenting on EJM’s move to using its own standard, he added, “I think they realized they can do it themselves for less and control the quality of the audit.”

David Rimmer, executive vice president of charter operator ExcelAire, said, “I feel we benefit from multiple audits…from the different perspectives of different auditors. They make us better at what we do.”

ExcelAire is a vendor for EJM/NetJets and has been audited under many standards. Rimmer is also on the ACSF board of governors. “I like the idea of raising the bar, which is what ACSF is talking about,” he explained. “No one audit company has a monopoly on safety practices,” he said. “Audits are a benefit to us.”

Rimmer agrees that audits create a burden on smaller charter operators with little infrastructure and that audits don’t guarantee safety. But, he added, “It’s that extra bit of oversight. Otherwise the [minimum] standard is Part 135 [regulations]. Most operators aspire to exceed them.”

The ACSF standard does require that an operator have a safety management system in place, and that is an expense that concerns operators. Being audited to the ACSF standard also meets IS-BAO Stage I requirements, and Burns plans to add more IS-BAO stages to the standard.

Burns doesn’t believe that the ACSF is trying to replicate the airlines’ IATA standard but that ACSF is emulating the concept of a single standard, which is what the airlines have achieved with IATA. “IATA has recognized one universal standard,” he said. “They finally joined forces and agreed.”

He is aware of the issue of whether the ACSF standard is a good fit for small operators. “There are discussions about whether the standard is too high. We’re talking about an operation that might have six or eight employees. Do they have the skills, the financial wherewithal to get to that point and the time to meet that standard? We might need to take a fresh look at operators that may not recognize the ACSF and find out why. It doesn’t necessarily make those small operators less safe. It’s a matter of the resources and the ability to meet the standard.”

Burns planned to hold a meeting of charter operators on May 4 to discuss the ACSF Industry Audit Standard and how it can help operators and why they should support ACSF’s efforts. ACSF is also working with the FAA on an effort to create an aviation safety action program (Asap) for Part 135 and 91(k) fractional share operators. The purpose of an Asap is to create a system that encourages employees to report any safety issues voluntarily, even if rules violations are involved, without fear of company or FAA retribution. Burns hopes to launch the Part 135/91(k) Asap, first with operators on the East Coast then nationwide.

Apr 7, 2011 9:00 AM

ACSF Announces New Board Members

noemail@acsf.aero — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Bryan Burns President 888-723-3135 bburns@acsf.aero ACSF ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS Alexandria, VA, April 19, 2012 - The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce the selection of Dennis Fox, senior vice president, operations of Executive Jet Management (EJM), Skip Moshner, director, flight operations of Galvin Flying Services, and Joe Salata, vice president, flight operations of Flight Options to the ACSF Board of Governors. Dennis Fox has 24 years of aviation leadership experience and is a former officer in the United States Army. He has been with EJM for twelve years and leads a department responsible for the regulatory compliance, safety, training and welfare for over 540 crewmembers operating over 180 aircraft in owner and on-demand charter operations. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from California...

ACSF Receives FAA Approval for ASAP Demonstration Program

noemail@acsf.aero — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Bryan Burns President 888-723-3135 bburns@acsf.aero ACSF RECEIVES FAA APPROVAL FOR ASAP DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM Alexandria, VA, April 17, 2012 - The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an aviation safety action program (ASAP) manager and to conduct a demonstration program for on-demand charter operators. The program will begin with two charter operators under the jurisdiction of the FAA Minneapolis Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), and will eventually expand to other charter operators in the FAA Great Lakes Region that are interested in participating in the ACSF ASAP program. We are extremely pleased that the FAA is allowing the ACSF to offer this invaluable safety tool to charter operators, said ACSF Chairman Jim Christiansen. Companies using ASAP have...

ACSF Announces New Chairman

noemail@acsf.aero — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Bryan Burns President 888-723-3135 bburns@acsf.aero ACSF ANNOUNCES NEW CHAIRMAN Alexandria, VA, March 23, 2012 - The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce the selection of Dennis Keith, president and owner of Jet Solutions, LLC, to succeed the current chairman, Jim Christiansen, whose term expires June 30, 2012. Mr. Keith has a diverse 44 year aviation background. As president of Jet Solutions he led the company to be the first Part 135 operator to be listed on the ACSF registry. As president of Flexjet he helped develop the fractional ownership business and introduced many new customers to the benefits of business aviation. He spent 26 years with the Frito Lay corporate flight department, where he served as a co-pilot/mechanic, chief pilot, and director. He was the founder of Keith Products...

2012 Air Charter Safety Symposium A Huge Success

noemail@acsf.aero — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Bryan Burns President 888-723-3135 bburns@acsf.aero 2012 AIR CHARTER SAFETY SYMPOSIUM A HUGE SUCCESS Alexandria, VA, March 7, 2012- The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) just completed its fifth annual Air Charter Safety Symposium at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Training Center in Ashburn, Virginia. The symposium provided two days of learning and discussion on topics such as reducing errors through empowered accountability and crew resource management. We are extremely pleased with the response from symposium attendees, said ACSF President Bryan Burns. The attendees were awed with the quality, depth and range of information presented that they could use in their daily operations. The best part was the interaction between attendees and presenters. It was an extremely successful event. The theme for this year's Air Charter...

FLTPlan.com to Host Free SMS Seminar

noemail@acsf.aero — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:00:00 GMT

FLTPlan.com to Host Free SMS Seminar FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Lisa Kessler 512-382-5490 Southbury, CT, February 29, 2012 - FltPlan.com in partnership with the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) will host a one-day informational seminar on Safety Management Systems (SMS) on April 24, 2012 in Southbury, CT. Whether you're a safety or department manager, safety officer or coordinator, it's important that you understand risk management processes and procedures. An SMS is a systematic, comprehensive program for the management of safety risks. This one-day seminar will teach attendees how operational safety should be managed and how companies can integrate it into their organization's business activities. Armed with this understanding, you'll be able to develop an SMS to continuously evaluate your business for hazards that can increase risk, and do something about them. About FltPlan.com ...

Guest Blog by Keat Pruszenski, ACSF Safety Symposium Speaker

noemail@acsf.aero — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Keat Pruszenski, Manager, Customer Support Engineering, Michelin Aircraft Tire Company, will be speaking at the 2012 ACSF Safety Symposium, February 28-29. Mr. Pruszenski was recently a guest blogger on the Air Charter Safety Foundation's Charter Safety Advocate blog.

Safety Symposium Highlight: Aircraft Tire Best Practices

During my presentation at the Air Charter Safety Symposium this month, I’m going to discuss the importance of inflation pressure maintenance, its relationship to airworthiness, and the constant threat of foreign object debris.

To read Mr. Pruszenski's complete blog post please click here.

Registration information for the ACSF Safety Symposium may be found at www.acsf.aero/symposium. For more information contact Diane Gleason at (703) 575-2050 or dgleason@nata.aero.

Guest Blog by Shannon Forrest, ACSF Safety Symposium Speaker

noemail@acsf.aero — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Shannon Forrest, CRM Program Manager, FlightSafety International will be speaking at the 2012 ACSF Safety Symposium, February 28-29. Mr. Forrest was recently a guest blogger on the Air Charter Safety Foundation's Charter Safety Advocate blog.

CRM Guidance at ACSF Safety Symposium

During my presentation [at the ACSF Safety Symposium] I’m going to put you in the observer’s seat during a flight. As you observe the crew I’m going to ask you to make some judgments regarding behavior. Would the observed behavior be acceptable in your operation? If not, what improvements need to be made?

To read Mr. Forrest's complete blog post please click here.

Registration information for the ACSF Safety Symposium may be found at www.acsf.aero/symposium. For more information contact Diane Gleason at (703) 575-2050 or dgleason@nata.aero.

Guest Blog By Dr. Tony Kern, ACSF Safety Symposium Keynote Speaker

noemail@acsf.aero — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Dr. Tony Kern, CEO, Convergent Performance will appear as the Keynote Speaker at the 2012 ACSF Safety Symposium, FEbruary 28-29. Dr. Kern was recently a guest blogger on the Air Charter Safety Foundation's Charter Safety Advocate blog.

Empowered Accountability - Rethinking Professionalism

At the upcoming Air Charter Safety Foundation Symposium, I will be addressing the need for an enhanced set of professionalism standards to “empower accountability” at the level of each individual in our ever more connected industry. I would like to offer the following analysis to set the stage for that discussion.

To read Dr. Kern's complete blog post please click here.

Registration information for the ACSF Safety Symposium may be found at www.acsf.aero/symposium. For more information contact Diane Gleason at (703) 575-2050 or dgleason@nata.aero.

FltPlan.com and ACSF: Working Together For Industry Safety

noemail@acsf.aero — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:00:00 GMT

FltPlan.com, in conjunction with the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF), will be adding new functionality to be compatible with the ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS). The ACSF's IAS is a program built to set the standard for independent evaluation of a Part 135 air charter operator's or Part 91K shared ownership company's safety and regulatory compliance. When asked why the ACSF Industry Audit Standard, FltPlan.com President Ken Wilson replied, ACSF members and the charter community have expressed concern that their companies are currently subject to numerous audits by third-party aviation auditing companies on behalf of consumers. The preparation for these audits has resulted in a significant increase in both staff time and resources. The aviation community has evolved to the point that change in the standards and audit processes is required if the industry is to keep pace with the demands of the marketplace,...

ACSF Auditor Class Draws Record Attendance

noemail@acsf.aero — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMT

for immediate release for more information contact: Bryan Burns President 888-723-3135 bburns@acsf.aero ACSF AUDITOR CLASS DRAWS RECORD ATTENDANCE Alexandria, VA, November 10, 2011 - Last week, the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) held an auditor training class on the ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS), at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Training Center in Ashburn, Virginia. The class provided two days of learning and discussion on the audit process, procedures and skill sets necessary to implement and perform effective operational audits using the IAS. Russ Lawton, ACSF director of safety management was the key presenter for the class, which drew over 20 participants from the on-demand/charter and shared aircraft ownership industries, insurance and audit companies. It was a very thorough class, said Donald Hammer, with the Mente Group I came away with a complete...

Medaire

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:30:17 GMT

AIS Gallagher

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:14:33 GMT

Embraer

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:12:12 GMT

Alliance Air Charter

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:59:54 GMT

Fugro

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:36:31 GMT

Gulfstream

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:43:30 GMT

Epps Aviation

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:20:08 GMT

Castle Aviation

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:53:00 GMT

JetSuite

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:42:41 GMT

Aero Charter

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:41:10 GMT

ACSF Industry Audit Standard

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:29:04 GMT

The ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS) has been developed with the input and guidance of leading safety auditors, charter operators, shared aircraft ownership companies and charter consumers. The ultimate goal of the Industry Audit Standard is for charter operators and shared aircraft ownership management companies to complete one comprehensive audit on a recurrent basis rather than the multiple audits they currently complete. The Industry Audit Standard is a revolutionary program built from the ground up by ACSF to set the standard for the independent evaluation of an air charter operator's and/or shared ownership company's safety and regulatory compliance. It was crafted to alleviate the substantial costs and redundancies associated with today's auditing environment - where operators are subject to multiple audits every year that consume precious resources. With the deployment of the ACSF Industry Audit Standard, the charter consumer can be assured that...

Wed, 02 May 2012 18:35:25 GMT

2013 Air Charter Safety Symposium February 26-28, 2013 NTSB Training Center Ashburn, Virginia The ACSF Symposium is the annual gathering of the air charter industry where current and emerging safety challenges are investigated. Venue NTSB Training Center 45065 Riverside Parkway, Ashburn, Virginia 20147 571-223-3900 http://www.ntsb.gov/TC/trainingcenter.htm The NTSB Training Center is located on the Northern Virginia campus of The George Washington University, which is ten miles north of Washington Dulles International Airport. Registration Registration for the 2013 Air Charter Safety Symposium is not yet open. Registration includes admittance to the ACSF Symposium both days and all scheduled...

2012 Safety Symposium Pictures

Wed, 02 May 2012 18:34:00 GMT

Attendees listen to experts in the field of aviation safety.	Christopher Hart, Board Member of NTSB, delivers his presentation "Collaboration to Improve Runway Safety"
Keynote Speaker, Tony Kern, delivers a speech on "Empowered Accountability"	Mark Rosekind, Board Member of NTSB, speaks about "Managing Fatigue in Aviation Operations"
John Allen, Director of Flight Standards Service at the FAA, delivers an "FAA Update - General Safety Overview"	Jeff Hare, President of J. Hare Safety and Survival Systems, speaks about "Fire Safety"

Foundation Member Biographies

Tue, 01 May 2012 14:43:01 GMT

Suran Wijayawardana
ACP Jets Charters, Inc

ACP Jets started its Air Carrier Operations in March of 2009 based in West Palm Beach, FL with 2 Hawker 800’s. The Company currently operates 8 aircraft consisting of Hawkers, Challengers and Gulfstreams with Worldwide Operating Specifications.

Under the leadership of Suran Wijayawardana as President of ACP Jets, the company in a very short period of time has achieved some of the highest safety standards in the industry and continues its growth in operational benchmarks.

Suran has over 14 years of Aviation Management experience. He attended Iowa State University for Aerospace Engineering and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he studied aeronautical science with minors in Aviation Safety and Human Factors. He is a passionate advocate for business aviation as a member of the NATA 135 committee and various other Industry boards.

**Home Page - Foundation Member Bio

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:02:11 GMT

Suran Wijayawardana

Suran has over 14 years of Aviation Management experience. He is a passionate advocate for business aviation....

Illegal Charter Reporting Hotline

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:57:37 GMT

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is staffing the toll-free hotline to report suspected illegal commercial activity. The hotline had previously been administered by the National Air Transportation Association (NATA).

"Persons illegally conducting commercial flights adversely affect the safety of the air charter industry,” said ACSF President Bryan Burns. “NATA started the illegal charter hotline before the Air Charter Safety Foundation was formed. Now that the ACSF is well-established, it’s more appropriate for us to administer the hotline and track its activity.”

Any employee or agent of a Part 135 on-demand certificate holder can call the toll-free hotline, 888-759-3581 or 888-SKY-FLT1, to file a report of suspected illegal commercial flights, where an aircraft operator without a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 135 certificate is accepting compensation for transportation, in violation of both FAA and Department of Transportation regulations.

Reports can be filed anonymously, if desired, and all reporters will be provided with a case code for follow-up. The FAA will be provided with details to initiate an investigation, and the ACSF will regularly contact the FAA to ensure that cases are being followed up for appropriate action.

Illegal Charter Reporting Hotline: 888-SKY-FLT1 (888-759-3581)

Board of Governors

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:51:03 GMT

The Board of Governors establishes the Foundation's strategic goals, policies and programs. This group of illustrious aviation professionals also provides expertise on issues including flight operations and safety management systems, aircraft manufacturing and maintenance, and aviation law. Chairman Jim Christiansen Head of Sales - Central U.S. - Hawker Hawker Beechcraft President Bryan Burns President Air Charter Safety Foundation Vice Chairman Bill Haberstock President & CEO Million Air - Salt Lake City Treasurer John Grillo Executive Fliteways Inc. Jeff Anderson Chief Operating Officer Northern Air Inc. Joe Salata VP of Flight Operations flightOptions George Antoniadis President & Chief Executive Officer PlaneSense ...

Executive Committee

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:17:19 GMT

The ACSF Officers and Executive Committee of the Board oversee all fiduciary and statutory governance functions. Chairman Jim Christiansen Head of Sales - Central U.S. - Hawker Hawker Beechcraft Vice Chariman Bill Haberstock President & Chief Executive Officer Million Air - Salt Lake City President Bryan Burns President Air Charter Safety Foundation Treasurer John Grillo President Executive Fliteways Inc. Jeff Baum President Wisconsin Aviation James K. Coyne President National Air Transportation Association Dennis Keith President Jet Solutions Jeff Roberts Group President, Training & Services CAE Jim Segrave Chief Executive Officer Delta Air Elite ...

Past Donors

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:08:22 GMT

Previous donors to the Air Charter Safety Foundation include:


	Kurt Sutterer

AVSiS

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:26:58 GMT

AVSiS will revolutionize your air charter operations or fractional ownership program by collecting detailed data that permits analysis, response deployment and success measurement, and provides a tool for accounting for the cost savings realized by interventions.

Test Activity Survey

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Welcome to the ACSF Newsletter

2012 Air Charter Safety Symposium A Huge Success

Save the Date! The 2013 Air Charter Safety Symposium

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Seats Going Fast for Free SMS Seminar

ACSF To Begin Beta Test Of Industry ASAP Program

New, Web Version Of Popular Safety Reporting Software Released

New ACSF Members Recognized

Data Released for Business Turbine Aircraft Accidents and Incidents

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Industry Audit Standards

ACSF President Bryan Burns Spotlighted in Business & Commercial Aviation

ACSF Newsletter - December 9, 2011

Fractional & Charter Market

ACSF Newsletter - November 8, 2011

ACSF Moving Forward With Industry Audit Standard

AIN Article "ACSF Rallies Industry To Single Charter Standard"

AIN Article: ACSF Supports Single Charter Standard

ACSF Announces New Board Members

ACSF Receives FAA Approval for ASAP Demonstration Program

ACSF Announces New Chairman

2012 Air Charter Safety Symposium A Huge Success

FLTPlan.com to Host Free SMS Seminar

Guest Blog by Keat Pruszenski, ACSF Safety Symposium Speaker

Guest Blog by Shannon Forrest, ACSF Safety Symposium Speaker

Guest Blog By Dr. Tony Kern, ACSF Safety Symposium Keynote Speaker

FltPlan.com and ACSF: Working Together For Industry Safety

ACSF Auditor Class Draws Record Attendance

Medaire

AIS Gallagher

Embraer

Alliance Air Charter

Fugro

Gulfstream

Epps Aviation

Castle Aviation

JetSuite

Aero Charter

ACSF Industry Audit Standard

2012 Safety Symposium Pictures

Foundation Member Biographies

Suran Wijayawardana ACP Jets Charters, Inc

**Home Page - Foundation Member Bio

Suran Wijayawardana

Illegal Charter Reporting Hotline

Board of Governors

Executive Committee

Past Donors

AVSiS

Test Activity Survey

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ACP Jets Charters, Inc