ACSF Announces 2026 Safety Symposium Immersive Learning Experience Format
ACSF Safety Symposium – April 7 thru 9, 2026 at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL Washington DC, November 19, 2025 — The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is gearing up for a completely new format for operators and safety minded aviation professionals that delivers an immersive learning experience format at the 2026 ACSF Safety Symposium, scheduled for […]
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 Announces Leadership Transition: Executive Director Debi Carpenter Named New President
Washington, DC – June 27, 2025 – The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) today announced a strategic leadership transition as its longtime President and CEO, Bryan Burns, retired following more than a decade of exceptional service. Following a rigorous six-month search and evaluation process, the ACSF Board of Governors selected current Executive Director Debi Carpenter to succeed Burns as President, […]
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 […]
Air Charter Safety Foundation Welcomes Carl Bennett to Board of Governors
Washington, D.C. — [April 2025] — The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is proud to announce the appointment of Carl Bennett to its Board of Governors. Carl currently serves as Vice President of Quality & Safety for George J. Priester Aviation, bringing with him over 38 years of experience in Part 135 air operations, regulatory […]
GE Aerospace and Air Charter Safety Foundation Announce Strategic Collaboration to Enhance Aviation Safety
CINCINNATI, Ohio – March 24, 2025 – GE Aerospace is joining forces to promote aviation safety with the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF), a leading organization dedicated to enhancing safety and security within business and general aviation. Utilizing ACSF’s wide reach, GE Aerospace’s Software as a Service (SaaS) group will promote the operational safety insights that their […]
Captain Timothy Lilley, Father of Sam Lilley, First Officer on Flight AA 5342, to Speak at ACSF Safety Symposium
Washington, DC March 18, 2025 – The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is honored to welcome Timothy “Tim” Lilley, a decorated U.S. Army aviation veteran and father of Samuel Lilley, First Officer on American Airlines Flight 5342, tragically lost in a midair collision over the Potomac River in January 2025, as a featured speaker at […]
Fast Growing Charter Operator FlyUSA Joins the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP)
FlyUSA, a leading provider of seamless, end-to-end private aviation solutions, has joined the Air Charter Safety Foundation’s (ACSF) Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). This step reinforces FlyUSA’s ongoing commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in private aviation. Founded by pilots and built on a culture of safety, FlyUSA delivers premium aviation solutions to […]
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 […]