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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...

ACSF Announces New Board of Governors

noemail@acsf.aero — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:30:17 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Alison McHugh Manager, Safety Programs 888-723-3135 amchugh@acsf.aero ACSF ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD OF GOVERNORS Alexandria, VA, November 7, 2011 - The Air Charter Safety Foundation (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...

Common Values Prompt ACSF to Join ACANA

noemail@acsf.aero — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:59:09 GMT

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryan Burns President 888-723-3135 bburns@acsf.aero COMMON VALUES PROMPT AIR CHARTER SAFETY FOUNDATION TO JOIN ACANA Alexandria, VA, September 29, 2011 - The Air Charter Association of North America (ACANA), a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing and fostering the air charter industry by promoting best practices and educating consumers about the benefits of private aviation, recently welcomed the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) as its newest member. The Air Charter Safety Foundation is a non-profit foundation established to improve the safety of air charter and shared aircraft ownership operations. The ACSF's mission is to advance charter and shared aircraft ownership industry standards and best practices; promulgate safety, security and service benchmarks; and promote the universal acceptance of safety management systems. ACANA Chairman David McCown said, Having constructive, informed...

Register Today For The ACSF Auditor Training Class

noemail@acsf.aero — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:27:34 GMT

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Alison McHugh Manager, Safety Programs 888-723-3135 amchugh@acsf.aero REGISTER TODAY FOR THE ACSF AUDITOR TRAINING CLASS! The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) will hold an Auditor Training Class on the ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS) on November 2-3, 2011, 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 are welcome to attend, however, a webinar for re-current training will be held in the near future. Workshop details Date: November 2-3, 2011 Time: Wed. Nov. 2nd, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Thur. Nov. 3rd, 8:30a.m. - 3:00p.m. Venue: NTSB Training Center, Ashburn, Virginia Registration Cost: $500 per person ...

Flight Department Seeks Out ACSF Registered Operators

noemail@acsf.aero — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:58:29 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Alison McHugh Manager, Safety Programs 888-723-3135 amchugh@acsf.aero FLIGHT DEPARTMENT SEEKS OUT ACSF REGISTERED OPERATORS Alexandria, VA, September 12, 2011 - Corporate flight departments are seeking out operators that are listed on the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) Industry Audit Standard (IAS) Registry. The ACSF audit standard, recognized by on-demand charter operators and fractional ownership companies as the most comprehensive audit standard for the industry, is now being looked at by corporate flight departments as the standard to use when seeking vendors to provide supplemental lift. After looking at various audit standards, we decided to use operators on the Air Charter Safety Foundation audit registry to provide our charter services, said Dick Flygare, director of special projects with QEP Resources. The ACSF standard is one of the most...

Setting The Record Straight On Part 135 Audits

noemail@acsf.aero — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:00:00 GMT

NATA Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs Eric R. Byer addresses a recent "Open Letter" issued by Joe Moeggenberg from ARGUS about his perspective on the one industry audit standard for Part 135. Below is an excerpt from the blog post:

I returned from vacation this week to a number of emails from members regarding a recent "Open Letter" issued by Joe Moeggenberg from ARGUS about his perspective on the one industry audit standard for Part 135 and asking for my thoughts. The letter was informative and gave some good insight on Mr. Moeggenberg's position on this volatile topic. However, the letter is flawed at its very core as it dives into the issue of an audit standard for so-called business aviation. I feel that the importance of setting the record straight on this necessitates providing my response in an open format as well.

Click here to read this and other blog posts by NATA Vice President Government and Industry Affairs Eric R. Byer in their entirety.

Meeting Outlines ACSF Audit Standard Goals

noemail@acsf.aero — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:30:00 GMT

Meeting outlines ACSF audit standard goals By: Matt Thurber Aviation International News >> June 2011 Fourteen charter operators and four auditing companies met early last month to discuss whether there should be a single audit standard for the charter and fractional-share industry. The meeting was organized by the Air Charter Safety Foundation, which developed the ACSF industry audit standard and is proposing that this be the sole standard used for auditing charter companies. We had some great dialogue, said ACSF president Bryan Burns. While there's still work to do, we made excellent progress in identifying and isolating some issues. It's our intent to continue to pursue the industry audit standard and try to make it a win-win for the industry. The issue of a single standard has resurfaced because operators have complained about having to pay for audits to standards set by different groups such as Argus, Wyvern and SH&E. After all, the...

ACSF Releases Updated Charter Safety Review

noemail@acsf.aero — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:38:04 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryan Burns President 888-723-3135 bburns@acsf.aero ACSF RELEASES UPDATED CHARTER SAFETY REVIEW June 27, 2011, Alexandria, VA - The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has published its updated safety review of the Part 135 on-demand air charter industry. The Part 135 Incident/Accident Review is a comprehensive look at the factors surrounding charter incidents and accidents between 2004 and 2010. In conducting the review, the ACSF analyzed each Part 135 on-demand event reported in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) database and identified non-revenue flights flown under Part 91 that were under the control of a certificate holder. These include maintenance, ferry, positioning and instructional flights among others. Events on Part 91 flights under the operational control of an aircraft owner were not included. Several interesting...

Galvin Flying Services and Avjet Corporation Gain ACSF Audit Registered Status

noemail@acsf.aero — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Alison McHugh Manager, Safety Programs 888-723-3135 amchugh@acsf.aero GALVIN FLYING SERVICES AND AVJET CORPORATION GAIN ACSF AUDIT REGISTERED STATUS Alexandria, VA, June 10, 2011 - The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce the addition of Galvin Flying Services of Seattle, Washington, and Avjet Corporation of Burbank, California, to the ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS) Registry. To date, 30 operators have completed the IAS audit and achieved Registered status with the ACSF. The IAS is a comprehensive audit for 135 and 91K operators that consists of a thorough review of an operator's processes, procedures and regulatory compliance, as well as the operator's implementation of and adherence to a safety management system (SMS). The audit program evaluates operators every 24 months, and was established to advance charter and...

ACSF Hosts Meeting To Discuss Single Audit Standard

noemail@acsf.aero — Fri, 13 May 2011 14:17:05 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryan Burns President 888-723-3135 bburns@acsf.aero ACSF HOSTS MEETING TO DISCUSS SINGLE AUDIT STANDARD Alexandria, VA, May 13, 2011 - The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) held a meeting in Washington, DC last week to advance the call for the on-demand charter and fractional aircraft ownership industry to adopt a single audit standard and eliminate the need for multiple audits with varying standards. We had excellent participation in this meeting from the leading audit companies and numerous operators, said ACSF Chairman Jim Christiansen. While there is still work to do, we made excellent progress in identifying and isolating the core issues that have to be overcome. The ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS) was developed with the cooperation of and assistance from leading charter operators, fractional program managers, charter...

FAA Recognizes ACSF Audit Standard To Meet ICAO SMS Requirements For General Aviation Operations

noemail@acsf.aero — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:37:36 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Russ Lawton Director, Safety 888-723-3135 rlawton@acsf.aero FAA RECOGNIZES ACSF AUDIT STANDARD TO MEET ICAO SMS REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERAL AVIATION OPERATIONS Alexandria, VA, April 21, 2011 - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recognized the Air Charter Safety Foundation's (ACSF) Industry Audit Standard (IAS) as meeting the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety management system (SMS) standards for general aviation (e.g., Part 91) operators. In the recently released FAA Information for Operators (InFO) bulletin, FAA SMS Developments for General Aviation Operators, the ACSF is listed as a source for validating a company's SMS in order to fulfill the ICAO requirements for general aviation operators. We are pleased that the FAA has recognized our audit standard, said ACSF Chairman Jim Christiansen. A connection between...

ACSF Announces May 2011 Auditor Training Class

noemail@acsf.aero — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:18:39 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Alison McHugh Manager, Safety Programs 888-723-3135 amchugh@acsf.aero ACSF ANNOUNCES MAY 2011 AUDITOR TRAINING CLASS The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) will hold an Auditor Training Class on the ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS) on May 24-25, 2011, 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 are welcome to attend, however, a webinar for re-current training will be held in the near future. Workshop details Date: May 24-25, 2011 Time: Tuesday, May 24, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday, May 25, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Venue: NTSB Training Center, Ashburn,...

L.J. Aviation and Heritage Aviation Gain ACSF Audit Registered Status

noemail@acsf.aero — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:51:22 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Alison McHugh Manager, Safety Programs 888-723-3135 amchugh@acsf.aero L.J. AVIATION AND HERITAGE AVIATION GAIN ACSF AUDIT REGISTERED STATUS Alexandria, VA, April 7, 2011 - The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce the addition of L.J. Aviation of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and Heritage Aviation, Inc. of South Burlington, Vermont, to the ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS) Registry. The IAS is a comprehensive audit for 135 and 91K operators that consists of a thorough review of an operator's processes, procedures and regulatory compliance, as well as the operator's implementation of and adherence to a safety management system (SMS). It is with pride and accomplishment that we welcome our registry on the ACSF list, said Edward Kilkeary, Jr., vice president of operations for L.J. Aviation. A strong group of disciplined and...

Air Charter Safety Foundation Seeks One Industry Audit Safety Standard

noemail@acsf.aero — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryan Burns President 888-723-3135 bburns@acsf.aero AIR CHARTER SAFETY FOUNDATION SEEKS ONE INDUSTRY AUDIT SAFETY STANDARD Alexandria, VA, April 5, 2011 - The air charter industry was recently thrust into a state of audit confusion with the announcement by a major U.S. operator that their charter support vendors will now undergo an additional audit with a new audit standard. The industry confusion stems from the fact that this major U.S. operator is one of the largest financial supporters of the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) and strongly support its goals. This operator worked closely with many leaders from the charter industry for more than three years in an effort to create and refine one standard by which all could be measured. This industry group effort was successful, and the standard that was collaboratively...

Air Charter Safety Symposium Draws Record Attendance

noemail@acsf.aero — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:02:56 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Alison McHugh Manager, Safety Programs 888-723-3135 amchugh@acsf.aero AIR CHARTER SAFETY SYMPOSIUM DRAWS RECORD ATTENDANCE Alexandria, VA, March 18, 2011 - This week, the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) hosted its 2011 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 how to develop a positive safety culture and a successful emergency response plan. Several keynote speakers from the Part 135 and 91K industry shared their views on emergency planning, preparation and safety culture, said ACSF President Bryan Burns. In addition, the Federal Aviation Administration and the NTSB provided valuable insight on past incidents and accidents and recommended best practices to prevent them from happening...

ACSF Launches Revamped Web Site

noemail@acsf.aero — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:25:17 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Alison McHugh Manager, Safety Programs 888-723-3135 amchugh@acsf.aero ACSF LAUNCHES REVAMPED WEB SITE Visit www.acsf.aero today! Alexandria, VA, March 14, 2011 - The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has unveiled a completely new look to its Web site that includes improved navigation and enhanced features. The ACSF's site (www.acsf.aero) offers the latest safety news, articles, products, services, member resources, safety management systems (SMS) education and much more regarding on-demand air charter operators, fractional aircraft management companies, and the aviation industry. The new www.acsf.aero features: Ways to get involved - join and/or donate Find an ACSF Audit Registered Operator Member biography highlights Member-specific resources Products and Services An enlightening News...

Dominion Aviation Services & DB Aviation Achieve ACSF Audit Registered Status

noemail@acsf.aero — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:41:42 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Alison McHugh Manager, Safety Programs 888-723-3135 amchugh@acsf.aero DOMINION AVIATION SERVICES AND DB AVIATION ACHIEVE ACSF AUDIT REGISTERED STATUS Alexandria, VA, February 24, 2011-The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce the addition of Dominion Aviation Services, Inc., of Richmond, Virginia, and DB Aviation, Inc., of Waukegan, Illinois, to the ACSF Industry Audit Standard Registry (IAS). There are now 25 operators that have completed the IAS audit and achieved Registered status with the ACSF. The ACSF has set a standard of excellence unparalleled in the industry,...

ACSF Recognizes CAE As Its First Champion Of Aviation Safety Sustaining Member

noemail@acsf.aero — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:19:40 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Alison McHugh Manager, Safety Programs 888-723-3135 amchugh@acsf.aero ACSF RECOGNIZES CAE AS ITS FIRST CHAMPION OF AVIATION SAFETY - SUSTAINING MEMBER Alexandria, VA, February 22, 2011-The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to recognize CAE as its first Champion of Safety sustaining member. The corporation has shown its commitment to the foundation's vision of enhancing and improving safety through its support and generous financial donation. CAE is a world leader in providing simulation and modeling technologies and integrated training solutions for the civil aviation industry and defense forces...