Blue Spruce Capital Earns ACSF IAS Lite Registration
Washington DC – May 13, 2026 — The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is proud to announce that Blue Spruce Capital has successfully earned the ACSF Industry Audit Standard Lite (IAS Lite) certification, demonstrating the company’s commitment to safety management and operational excellence. Developed by ACSF, IAS Lite is a streamlined audit process designed for operators and […]
Air Charter Safety Foundation Launches Aviation Safety ROI Calculator
Washington, D.C. — The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) announced its Aviation Safety Return on Investment (AvSFTY-ROI) initiative during the recent ACSF Safety Symposium, reinforcing the importance of viewing safety not simply as a regulatory requirement or operating expense, but as a strategic investment that strengthens business performance and long-term success. The announcement at the […]
Air Charter Safety Foundation Announces Quest Diagnostics, The First Operator to Complete ACSF’s IAS Lite Audit Guided by Aviation Safety Compliance
Washington, DC – January 28, 2026—[RA1] The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) announced today that Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), a leader in diagnostic information services, has successfully completed an Industry Audit Standard Lite (IAS Lite) audit, guided by John Cox, Founder and CEO of Aviation Safety Compliance. The achievement reflects Quest Diagnostics’ commitment to excellence in flight […]
Platforms Are Expanding ASAP Reporting for Operators
A growing number of third-party safety technology companies are introducing tools that make Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) reporting faster, easier, and more reliable for operators of every size. These modern platforms are designed to eliminate the friction points that often discourage reporting, such as email attachments, manual routing, and outdated forms, by offering automated […]
Air Charter Safety Foundation Appoints Larry Soles as Director of Operations
Washington, D.C. – October 14, 2025 – The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is proud to announce the appointment of Larry Soles as its new Director of Operations. Soles joins ACSF with an extensive background in operational safety leadership, most recently serving as Senior Director of Operational & System Safety at Wheels Up, where he directed the Safety, Security, and Compliance teams. During […]
Air Charter Safety Foundation Welcomes Candace Covington to Its Board
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is excited to announce that Candace Covington has joined its Board of Governors. With her strong leadership and deep experience in aviation, Candace will help ACSF continue its mission to make air travel safer and better for everyone. Candace currently serves as the Senior Director of Aviation at Adobe, […]
ACSF Safety Symposium Featured In AIN June 2025 Print Edition
The 2025 Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) Safety Symposium was featured in the June 2025 print edition of AIN (Aviation International News). The article offers a compelling overview of key presentations delivered during this year’s event, which took place at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach. Among the highlights was the keynote address from Dr. Tony Kern, […]
ACSF President Bryan Burns Interviewed for AV Buyer Magazine: “Is Your Private Charter Flight Safe?”
Bryan Burns, President of the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF), was interviewed and featured in the June 2025 issue of AV Buyer magazine. In the article titled “Is Your Private Charter Flight Safe? Ways to Make Certain,” Burns offers essential guidance for anyone considering private charter travel. As a longtime advocate for elevating safety standards in the private aviation […]
IRM PVT LTD Achieves Prestigious ACSF Industry Audit Standard Certification
Washington, DC – May 13, 2025 – The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) member, IRM PVT LTD, successfully completed the Industry Audit Standard (IAS) conducted. A significant milestone that affirms the company’s commitment to the highest levels of aviation safety, operational excellence, and customer service. IRM PVT LTD, a Non-Schedule Operator (equivalent to a Part 135 private jet charter […]
ACSF’s Bryan Burns on Breaking Down Barriers to SMS Adoption in New AIN Article
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) continues to play a pivotal role in advancing safety management systems (SMS) across the business aviation sector. In a recent AINonline article, ACSF President and CEO Bryan Burns was quoted on the growing momentum behind SMS adoption, highlighting both the progress and the challenges that operators face. Burns emphasized that […]