CEO of Magellan Jets, Joshua Hebert, Selected to Join the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) Board of Governors
Leading Private Jet Charter Company Continues to Make Safety Their Top Priority
BOSTON, MA – July 15, 2014 – Magellan Jets CEO, Joshua Hebert, has been selected to join the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) Board of Governors. Magellan Jets commitment to safety has earned them the respect and recognition of some of the most prominent organizations in the aviation industry. They are proud to have been the first private jet charter broker in the world to be named to The Air Charter Safety Foundation, and now honored to serve on their prestigious board.
The ACSF, founded in 2007, is a non-profit foundation established to improve the safety of air charter and fractional aircraft ownership operations.The vision of the ACSF is to enable on-demand charter providers and fractional program managers to achieve the highest levels of safety in the aviation industry. This goal is achieved through:
1. Promotion and facilitation of risk management programs.
2. Advocacy for industry adoption of one common audit standard.
3. Dissemination of safety information.
4. Creation of additional programs that advance the goals of the Foundation.
Bryan Burns, President of the Air Charter Safety Foundation, says “Joshua’s knowledge, experience and leadership in the aviation industry will help support and sustain the Foundation’s ongoing and future safety activities. I am delighted to have him as a Board member.”
By working with these independent, third-party evaluators such as ACSF, Wyvern and ARG/US; Magellan Jets has access to accurate, unfiltered data that allows them to verify the compliance of all charter flights. Ranging from aircraft flight history to operator insurance policies, Magellan Jets compiles all pertinent air charter safety requirements. They have exclusive access to the records and audits of every aircraft and flight crew available and demand the safest records for each flight. Every time travelers fly with Magellan Jets, they’ll be provided with the most up to date background information on the crew and the aircraft based on in-depth research of DOT, FAA, and other aviation safety databases.
At Magellan Jets, they use only the world leaders in aviation safety research. They look beyond the gleaming paint and soft leather seats to carefully assess the pilots, the aircraft, and the charter operators, so that they have the information needed to recommend the right aircraft crew for your next trip.
Before every flight they check:
- Operational control of the aircraft. This assures that your flight has not been brokered to another air charter operator without your knowledge.
- The aircraft operator’s safety records and current FAA Part 135 air charter certification.
- That the aircraft operator meets Magellan Jets insurance requirements.
- The pilots’ experience in that aircraft.
- The pilots’ certification and type ratings.
- The pilots’ record of accidents, incidents, and enforcement actions.
- That the pilots’ medical and training requirements are up to date.
You won’t find a company that is more committed to its clients’ safety and security than Magellan Jets.
MAGELLAN JETS RECEIVES AUTHORIZED BROKER CERTIFICATION FROM WYVERNNew Certification Assures Adherence to Highest Safety Intelligence and Standards for All Jet Charter Flights.BOSTON – February 22, 2010: The new leading private jet company, Magellan Jets, announced that it has been named a Wyvern Authorized Broker by The Wyvern safety audit program. Wyvern is an industry leading third-party safety auditor that provides onsite safety audits, checking everything from maintenance records, DO85 and insurance certificates, to the infrastructure of the operator.Wyvern, aside from being well-known for its third party safety audits of air operators, conducted on site, has designed the Wyvern Authorized Broker , substantiating that qualified charter brokers, such as Magellan Jets, are adhering to their Wyvern Pass qualifications, which maintains that pilots have sufficient experience, training, medicals and extensive knowledge of the equipment they are piloting. This must be maintained and checked on each and every flight.”We are very proud to be the recipient of WYVERN’s Authorized Broker Certification“, says Joshua Hebert, CEO ofMagellan Jets. “Any broker can say that they use WYVERN, but not every broker adheres to their very high standards of aviation safety. Our new certification endorsement will ensure that all of our trips are scheduled with an operator that holds safety standards to the highest level, and are comfortable having a 3rd party substantiate their claim to a steadfast commitment to safety. With the Authorized Broker certification we have additional proof of our own commitment to the highest benchmark of safety, and require the same from our vendors”.Wyvern has a long standing reputation of promoting the importance of aviation safety and standards. Both companies are among the most highly-esteemed organizations in the general aviation industry and make certain that for every client trip, all of the jets, pilots, and crews they work with maintain current and impeccable training, certifications, op-specs, and safety standards. MAGELLAN JETS is a leading private jet charter broker where clients not only have a fixed guaranteed rate, but find market-driven pricing on the jet type of their choice while enjoying high end service and security. Members receive additional benefits including premium jet selection, availability within 10 hours notice, aircraft upgrades and no fuel surcharges. All who travel through Magellan Jets are assigned a dedicated Flight Support Team Manager and enjoy 24/7 Concierge Service. For more information on Magellan Jets or to book your travel today, visit MagellanJets.com or call 1.877.550.JETS.
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WYVERN: The Wyvern Report is an online aviation safety information service that gives you direct access to the largest database of audited charter operators in the world. Use The Wyvern Report to gain access to standardized, in-depth information about operators who meet the rigorous requirements of The Wyvern Standard™. Wyvern performs the most on-site safety audits worldwide. Since 1991, Wyvern has conducted more than 1,700 charter audits worldwide, using the most experienced auditors in the industry. During an on-site audit, each charter operator is evaluated against The Wyvern Standard™. Audits are conducted using well-defined and consistent procedures, which ensure a thorough examination of all areas of the operation.