Hopscotch Air Joins ACSF’s Aviation Safety Action Program

Washington, D.C., January 24, 2025 – The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce that Hopscotch Air, a transformative air taxi service operating in the Northeast United States, has joined the ACSF’s Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). This step underscores Hopscotch Air’s steadfast commitment to maintaining and enhancing the highest levels of safety in private aviation. Founded […]
Air Charter Safety Foundation Welcomes Ron Brower of RBAvLaw as New Legal Counsel

Washington, DC – December 18, 2024 – The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce that Ron Brower, an attorney with over 28 years of experience in the aviation sector, has been appointed as ACSF’s new legal counsel. Mr. Brower, founder of RBAvLaw, brings extensive expertise in aviation business startups, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, risk management, […]
Historic Geisinger Medical Center Joins the Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Aviation Safety Action Program

Washington, DC – December 16, 2024 – The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) proudly announces that Geisinger Medical Center has joined the ACSF’s Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), further solidifying its commitment to advancing safety in the aviation industry. Geisinger Medical Center has a 100-plus year history of providing healthcare in rural and urban Pennsylvania. Geisinger, […]
ACSF Announces Keynote Speakers for the 2025 Annual Safety Symposium, Registration Now Open

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is excited to announce the keynote speakers for its highly anticipated 2025 Annual Safety Symposium: Tony Kern, CEO of Convergent Performance, and Al Gorthy, Captain, US Navy (Retired). These distinguished leaders will take the stage during the event, scheduled for April 7-9, 2024, at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. This year’s […]
2025: Take a Systematic Approach to Building a Winning Culture

The Correlation Between Mature Safety Management Systems and Commercial Success is Clear. This is shared here from the original article by our ACSF Chair Todd Weeber on LinkedIn In the aviation industry, Safety Management Systems (SMS) are essential for ensuring the safety and operational efficiency of aviation operations. A mature SMS goes beyond compliance with […]
Advanced Air Renews ACSF IAS Registration and Achieves SMS Program Level 4 Implementation

Washington, D.C., November 15, 2024 – The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce that Advanced Air, LLC has renewed its Industry Audit Standard (IAS) Registration with ACSF and achieved Level 4 implementation of its Safety Management System (SMS) Program. This accomplishment places Advanced Air among the elite in the aviation industry, demonstrating […]
Charter Safety Group Adopts Document Management System

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) and Web Manuals were recently featured in “Charter Safety Group Adopts Document Management System” on AIN Online. The new collaboration with Web Manuals, a digital document management specialist, is geared toward encouraging ACSF members and the broader aviation community to digitize critical operational safety documents. By adopting digital solutions, […]
Debi Carpenter Featured in Virtual Roundtable on MRO IT Systems and Compliance with SMS

Recently, Debi Carpenter, Executive Director of the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF), was featured in an exclusive Aviation Maintenance virtual roundtable to discuss how MRO IT systems ensure compliance with Safety Management Systems (SMS) and other regulatory programs. Alongside Jason R. Starke, VP of Safety and Standards at Baldwin Safety and Compliance, Carpenter shared insights on the […]
Navigating FAA’s New SMS Mandate: Insights from ACSF President Bryan Burns

In a recent AIN article, Bryan Burns, president and CEO of the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF), shared insights on how the FAA’s new Safety Management System (SMS) mandate for Part 135 operators will impact the industry. Burns expressed support for the rule, highlighting its potential to enhance safety across various sectors of aviation, but also […]
Bryan Burns Discusses NTSB Preliminary Report on Jamestown Plane Crash in Buffalo News 7 Interview

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its preliminary report regarding the August 5th plane crash in Jamestown, NY. The incident involved a Cessna 750 that had departed from Chautauqua County Dunkirk Airport (DKK) en route to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) to pick up parts and a mechanic for work on another company […]