Washington, DC, September 11, 2015 — The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce that Associated Aircraft Group, headquartered in Wappingers Falls, NY has been added to the ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS) Registry, and CTP Aviation, Hayward, CA has renewed its status on the ACSF IAS Registry.
“We are pleased to add Associated Aircraft Group to the IAS Registry, and that CTP Aviation has renewed its IAS Registry status” said ACSF president Bryan Burns. “These companies have demonstrated their commitment to high standards.”
“Associated Aircraft Group (AAG) is proud to demonstrate its commitment to the rigorous Air Charter Safety Foundation audit standard,” said AAG President Scott Ashton. “Having operated Sikorsky S-76 helicopters for nearly 50,000 safe flying hours over the last 25 years, AAG is a firm believer in the benefits of holding ourselves to the highest international standards in safety management that ACSF provides. For us it’s not just about compliance, it’s about culture, and ACSF is perfectly aligned with our core values of safety.”
Regarded as a successful business aviation services company that has built an industry leading position on the core principals of customer service, safety, and trust, AAG operates the largest fleet of Sikorsky S-76 helicopters in the Northeast United States.
The IAS is the first and only extensive audit program specifically created for on-demand operators by a committee of Part 135 and 91K industry leaders. It is conducted every 24 months and is in-depth in its evaluation of regulatory compliance and the operator’s SMS program against both FAA and international standards.
“An uncompromising commitment to safety drives everything that we do,” said Selwyn House, President and CEO of CTP Aviation. “We view ACSF as a partner and a mentor, in our effort to provide exceptional service to those who place their trust in us every day.”
Customers should look for the ACSF IAS registered logo and encourage their 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 acsfdev.com/registry.
Supporting materials are available at acsfdev.com/audit. Operators wishing to initiate the audit process should contact Russ Lawton at 1-888-SAFE-135 (888-723-3135).
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The vision of the ACSF is to promote and enable the highest levels of safety in personal and business aviation. This goal will be achieved through:
- Promotion and facilitation of risk management programs,
- Advocacy for industry adoption of one common audit standard,
- Dissemination of safety information and,
- Creation of additional programs that advance the goals of the foundation.
