The Atlantic Coast Air Services (atlanticcoast.aero), a leading provider of air cargo transportation services based in the Reading, Pennsylvania area, has joined the non-profit Air Charter Safety Foundation and its Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP).
The ACSF (acsf.aero) provides an array of programs for its 240 members, enabling them to achieve the highest levels of safety in personal, charter and business aviation.
Ted Fergus, Chief Pilot for Atlantic Coast Air Services, said that the Aviation Safety Action Program is particularly important to his company’s strategic vision. “Because we believe that honesty and open communication around the topic of safety are critical to mitigating the risks inherent in aviation operations, we see the ASAP as a key for us,” he noted.
The ASAP is a separate program available within the ACSF, which is administered by the ACSF in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Participation in the ASAP program enables Atlantic Coast Air Services’ employees to voluntarily report significant safety concerns, non-compliance with regulations and other unusual events. Each report is investigated, and corrective actions are determined based on a non-disciplinary approach to flight safety.
“ACAS is committed to achieving the highest safety standards within the industry, and ACSF will provide valuable experience and resources to help us achieve our goals,” said Todd Kishpaugh, ACAS’ Director of Business Development. “After all, our people are our most valuable asset. Their wellbeing, and that of each client, is a corporate imperative for us.”
ACSF President Bryan Burns echoed their enthusiasm for their new membership. “I think the leadership team at Atlantic Coast Air Services has their safety priorities perfectly aligned,” he said. “We’re greatly looking forward to their membership in ACSF as well as what they’re capable of bringing to help us further improve the Aviation Safety Action Program.”
