The Air Charter Safety Foundation welcomes the Orlando, Florida-based Wing Aviation Group as its newest member company. The company will join the ACSF’s 245 other members in their focus on leading and supporting the advancement of aviation safety standards. A prominent charter operator in the Central Florida region, Wing Aviation Group will also participate in the ACSF’s Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP).
Kevin Wargo, CEO of Wing Aviation Group, said that his company’s decision to join the ACSF follows on their longstanding commitment to operational safety. “The ACSF literally stands for safety, and one of the critical factors for Wing is to align itself with the optimal partners and ensure that we are operating with the highest standards.”
The ASAP is a separate program administered by the ACSF in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Participation in the ASAP enables aviation 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.
Aaron Smith, Wing Aviation Group’s Safety Director and Gulfstream Captain noted that the company’s decision to participate in the ASAP is similarly based on its safety emphasis. “We feel the program allows users to be more open with incidents that may occur, incidents would have normally gone unreported. Because of how the ASAP system works, we’re confident it will increase our overall safety culture within the company.”
ACSF President Bryan Burns praised Wing Aviation Group’s decision to join ACSF. “The standard of leadership in this company is obvious from the degree of thought and consideration that have gone into joining us,” he said. “Their safety rationale is right on target, and completely aligned with our ACSF and ASAP mission.”
