Alexandria, VA, November 11, 2010 — The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce three newly appointed members to its Executive Committee.
William F. Haberstock, president and chief executive officer of Million Air Aviation Company, Salt Lake City, and former treasurer for the ACSF was elected to fill the role of vice-chairman for the coming year. Haberstock has more than 35 years of aviation management experience, including 11 years with Keystone Aviation. Throughout his career, he has held positions as chief pilot for Eagle Air; vice president of flight operations and aircraft sales manager for Barken International; and director of flight operations for Beech Aircraft Corporation –Salt Lake City. Haberstock is an airline transport pilot with more than 16,000 hours of flight time. He has served on the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Board of Directors and the board of governors for the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, Utah Air Travel Commission.
John Grillo, president of Executive Fliteways, Inc., Ronkonkoma, NY, was selected as the new treasurer for the ACSF. Grillo is a 36-year veteran of the aviation community. He retired from the United States Air Force as a Major, having flown the C-130 extensively throughout Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. He is the recipient of more than 30 military awards and commendations, including six Air Medals for Valor, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, a Bronze Star and the Silver Star. Grillo’s experience also includes a 22-year career as a captain for American Airlines. Grillo also served on the NATA Air Charter Committee, where he helped establish operational and regulatory standards for our industry.
“We are pleased to have these gentlemen working in their new roles for the foundation,” said James C. Christiansen, chairman of the Air Charter Safety Foundation. “Both have been avid members in their service on the Board of Governors. Their extensive experience and knowledge of the industry have been great attributes for 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.”
Bryan Burns, ACSF Executive Director, was elected to fill the role of President of the foundation. Burns has 28 years of experience in the fixed base operator industry. Prior to joining the ACSF, he was area general manager for Signature Flight Support at the Washington Dulles and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airports, where he was responsible for all daily operations. Burns holds a Bachelor of Science in Air Commerce/Transportation Technology from Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida.
The ACSF continues to grow, with new memberships increasing 27 percent in the last 3 months. The Industry Audit Standard (IAS) remains strong, being the most rigorous standard for Part 135 and 91K operators. It was designed specifically to evaluate both compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations and the operator’s implementation of a proactive Safety Management System. To date, the foundation has facilitated 54 audits using the IAS, with an additional five audits scheduled through the end of this year.
To learn more about the ACSF and its initiatives, visit acsfdev.com or call 1-800-723-3135.
