Flexjet Completes Rigorous ACSF IAS Audit, Reinforcing Leadership in Private Aviation Safety Standards
WASHINGTON, DC, April 29, 2024 – The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF.aero), a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to promote aviation safety among general and business aviation operators, has recently completed the Industry Audit Standard (IAS) for Flexjet, a global leader in private aviation. Flexjet, a fractional jet operator with nearly 300 ultra-modern aircraft in […]
Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) Expands Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) with Addition of Novus Jet Charter and Otter Air Services
Washington, DC, April 18, 2024 – The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is proud to announce the expansion of its Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) with the inclusion of two esteemed members, Novus Jet Charter (novusjets.com) based in Boca Raton, FL, and Otter Air Services (flyotter.com) located in Grand Rapids, MI. The Aviation Safety Action […]
Shaan Bhanji Joins the Air Charter Safety Foundation Board of Governors, Bringing a Wealth of Experience in Aviation Technology and Operations
Washington, DC, April 17, 2024 – The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is thrilled to announce the addition of Shaan Bhanji to its Board of Governors. Bhanji, founder of the revolutionary platform FlyEasy, which was recently acquired by Tuvoli, brings a dynamic blend of technology development expertise, marketing acumen, and deep-rooted industry relationships to the […]
Misdirected tax revenues are degrading safety at public airports
The Air Charter Safety Foundation supports calls for reclaiming existing jet fuel taxes for aviation safety programs. As a nonprofit safety foundation focused on business aviation, we are deeply concerned by recent calls to raise tax revenues from the industry when the current tax revenues are not being appropriately deployed to ensure the safety and […]
Air Charter Safety Foundation Urges Rapid Adoption of Safety Management Tools Following Recent Tragic Incidents
Washington, DC, February 12, 2024 – The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) extends its deepest condolences to the families and friends affected by the recent loss of 10 individuals in aviation accidents. As the industry mourns these tragic events, ACSF emphasizes the critical need for the swift implementation of essential safety systems across all Part 91, 91K, and […]
ACSF Adds Lone Mountain Jet Management to its Aviation Safety Action Program
Washington, DC, January 31, 2024 — The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF), a leading advocate for safety in the private aviation industry, proudly announces the addition of Lone Mountain Jet Management, a leader in aircraft management services, to its distinguished Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). Founded 15 years ago, ACSF has been instrumental in fostering a […]
Flexjet is First Operator to Complete its Seventh ACSF Industry Audit Standard
Washington, DC, December 13, 2022 — It was announced today that Flexjet, a global leader in subscription-based private aviation headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, has successfully completed its seventh Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) Industry Audit Standard (IAS) audit. By so doing, the aviation company has renewed its enviable status as an IAS-registered operator. In 2009, Flexjet became the […]
K. Scott Griffith—“Father of ASAP”—to Keynote 2024 ACSF Safety Symposium
The Air Charter Safety Foundation announced that it has opened its Safety Symposium registration to members and non-members alike. Washington, DC, December 7, 2023 — Author, pilot and aviation safety trailblazer K. Scott Griffith will deliver the opening keynote at the 2024 ACSF Safety Symposium, to be held April 1-3, 2024 on the campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), in Daytona Beach, […]
ACSF adds three to board
For 15 years, the ACSF has served as the only non-commercial resource to the business, charter and fractional ownership industry. Harris, Stauffer and Thakor join a board who share a vision of improving safety. Three aviation industry professionals have been elected to the Air Charter Safety Foundation board of governors: Magellan Jets’s Matthew Harris, Flexjet’s […]
ACSF Adds Three to Board of Governors
Washington, DC, November 20, 2023 — The Air Charter Safety Foundation (acsfdev.com) is pleased to announce the election of three aviation industry professionals to the ACSF’s Board of Governors: Magellan Jets’s Matthew Harris, Flexjet’s Kent Stauffer and Talon Air’s Jay Thakor. Effective immediately, Harris, Stauffer and Thakor will join the ACSF’s current board to help guide the rapidly expanding ACSF […]
