The Birmingham, Alabama-based Southern Sky Aviation, which launched in 2017, has joined the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) and its Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). The ASAP is a voluntary, self-reporting program that helps to identify and reduce possible flight safety concerns, as well as mitigate risk.
Joining 200+ ACSF member companies, Southern Sky Aviation supports the ACSF’s vision to advance and enable the highest levels of safety in personal and business aviation by promoting and facilitating risk management programs.
“Joining the ACSF was a natural move for our company, especially to gain access to new safety resources offered by the organization,” explained Jeff Cotton, director of operations, Southern Sky Aviation. “Being a member of the ACSF helps us learn from an industry-wide pool of like-minded operators, and also helps keep us on the cutting edge of new procedures that are developed in nearly real time.”
“Whether we're handling the scheduled maintenance of an aircraft, preparing for a charter flight, or we are in flight, safety is our number-one priority,” Cotton remarked. “Southern Sky Aviation lives by the philosophy that our operation is nothing unless it is the safest and most meticulous company out there, and we go above and beyond to be sure that all of our customers know this, regardless of the scope of work that we are carrying out. Being a member of the ACSF is another step in our steadfast commitment to safety.”
ACSF President Bryan Burns is pleased that Southern Sky has joined the Air Charter Safety Foundation. “We’re highly gratified that Southern Sky Aviation has joined our ranks, and is adding their voice and efforts to the cause of aviation safety. And, further, their participation in the ASAP program demonstrates a commitment to safety well beyond what’s standard,” he said.
