ACSF Responds to Article Citing Lack of FAA Oversight on Charter Industry
Alexandria, VA, September 16, 2009 — An article in USA Today claims to expose failures in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight of on-demand charter operators. Citing six fatal accidents over a six-year period, the article states that “aviation regulators have missed blatant pilot training violations, failed to identify illegal charter flights and allowed planes to fly […]
ACSF Audit Addresses DOT IG’s Call for Risk-Based Oversight
July 23, 2009, Alexandria, VA — The Department of Transportation (DOT) Inspector General (IG) recently issued a report scrutinizing the oversight of on-demand operators by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). One of the findings by the IG was that the FAA lacked a “risk-based oversight strategy.” The report further stated that “on-demand operators have more risk […]
Jet Solutions is First Industry Audit Standard Registered Operator
Alexandria, VA, June 10, 2009 — The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to recognize Jet Solutions, LLC of Richardson, Texas, as the first operator to complete the Industry Audit Standard and achieve Registered status with the ACSF.
ACSF Industry Audit Standard Gains Momentum
Alexandria, VA, June 10, 2009 — Support for the Air Charter Safety Foundation’s (ACSF) Industry Audit Standard is growing within the industry. Since the program became available earlier this year, the Industry Audit Standard (IAS) has experienced rapid growth that has put the IAS on the path toward fulfilling its goal of being the single […]
ACSF Responds to 2008 Accident Rate Announcement
Alexandria, VA, April 3, 2009 — The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) agrees with remarks made by National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Acting Chairman Mark V. Rosenker that a renewed focus on safety in the Part 135 on-demand air charter industry is necessary.
ACSF’s Lawton Named to SMS Rulemaking Team
Alexandria, VA, March 11, 2009 — The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce that Director of Safety Management Russell (Russ) Lawton will serve on a newly formed aviation rulemaking committee (ARC) tasked with developing Safety Management System (SMS) requirements for air carriers, repair stations and others.
Air Charter Safety Symposium Resounding Success
Alexandria, VA, March 5, 2009 – This week, the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) hosted its 2009 Air Charter Safety Symposium, a unique event for the on-demand and shared aircraft ownership industry. Nearly 100 industry leaders gathered at the Symposium, held in cooperation with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) at their Training Center, and devoted […]
ACSF, EJM Strike Deal on Industry Audit Standard
Alexandria, VA, March 3, 2009 — The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) and Executive Jet Management (EJM) have finalized an agreement whereby 80 operators that provide supplemental lift for EJM will undergo the Foundation’s Industry Audit Standard (IAS) starting next month and concluding by the end of 2010. The 80 operators that will be audited under […]
March Symposium Addresses State of Safety
Alexandria, VA, February 5, 2009 — The 2009 Air Charter Safety Symposium will take an in-depth look at the safety and security concerns faced by the air charter and shared aircraft ownership industries. Presented by the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF), the annual Symposium provides unprecedented educational and networking opportunities for attendees. The 2009 Air Charter […]
Industry Audit Standard Now Available
Alexandria, VA, January 29, 2009 — The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce the availability of the foundation’s highly-anticipated Industry Audit Standard. Beginning February 2, 2009, air charter operators and shared aircraft program managers may commence the process to achieve status as an ACSF Industry Audit Standard registered operator.