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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Avemex S.A. de C.V. Renews Industry Audit Standard (IAS) Certification Ensuring Continued Commitment to Aviation Safety Excellence
Washington, DC – The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is proud to announce that Avemex S.A. de C.V. (avemex.com.mx) has successfully renewed its Industry Audit Standard (IAS) registration, solidifying its commitment to the highest level of safety in aviation. As an international operator, Avemex continues to exceed the safety requirements set for Part 135 and Part 91 aircraft […]
Air Charter Safety Foundation Announces Dates for 2025 Safety Symposium
Washington, DC – September 3, 2024 – The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce that its 2025 Safety Symposium will take place from April 7-9, hosted at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Daytona Beach campus. The event, co-hosted by Embry-Riddle’s Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety and the College of Aviation, will bring together business aviation professionals dedicated to […]
ACSF Introduces “Industry Audit Standard (IAS) Lite: SMS Done Right” Designed for Independent Charter and non-Commercial Operators
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is proud to announce the launch of IAS Lite, a streamlined audit program designed specifically for independent charter and non-commercial operators. This new program enables operators to become ACSF Audit Registered and achieve FAA Part 5 compliance, aligned with ICAO Annex 19 ICAO Doc 9859, and AC 120-92D. The IAS Lite integrates […]
