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 […]
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 […]