Epps Aviation Achieves ARGUS Platinum And Holds The Only Platinum Charter Rating in Georgia
Cincinnati, OH, August 11, 2015
ARGUS International, Inc. (ARGUS) is pleased to present Epps Aviation with their first ARGUS Platinum Rating. The Platinum Rating is the highest level of ARGUS Ratings and is awarded only to those air charter operators who have demonstrated successful implementation of industry best safety practices relative to their operations and maintenance.
“We found the entire experience to be very helpful to our operation,” said Anton Coy, Director of Operations at Epps Aviation. “Through the audit experience, we were able to make very positive changes toward safety and efficiency. The auditors were very knowledgeable and professional. ARGUS also provided much guidance before, during and after the audit, and there was excellent support of the auditors and system by the ARGUS main office as well. Epps Aviation is very proud to have completed the audit and obtained the Platinum Rating.”
Pat Epps, President and Founder of Epps Aviation who recently achieved 50 years in business also commented, “We have one more reason to celebrate in 2015 with the Platinum rating for our 135 Charter Operation. I am especially proud of the Epps Charter team as we are currently the only Georgia-based Part 135 Operation that has obtained the ARGUS Platinum Rating.”
“I would like to welcome Epps Aviation to the elite and respected group of ARGUS Platinum Rated Operators,” said Joseph Moeggenberg, ARGUS International, Inc. President and CEO. “The experienced team from Epps Aviation should take great pride in their Platinum Rating achievement. Our audit is a thorough and in-depth examination of an operator’s policies and procedures compared against a constantly evolving set of industry best practices and it was apparent to our auditing team that Epps Aviation focused intensely on building and refining their entire operation. We are happy to welcome them into the exclusive group of commercial operators around the world that have achieved the ARGUS Platinum Rating.”
ARGUS PROS (Partners and Resources for Operational Safety), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ARGUS International, is the only audit organization that has developed its own industry-leading audit standard for charter operators and also holds authorizations from two world-recognized standards organizations. ARGUS PROS is authorized by both the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) to perform audits utilizing their respective standards, IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and IS-BAO. ARGUS PROS is uniquely capable of providing audits worldwide for fixed-wing and helicopter operators and each audit is tailored to reflect the specific needs of a corporate, charter, fractional or airline operation.
About Epps Aviation
2015 marks Epps Aviation’s 50th year in business at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) in Atlanta. Epps Aviation is the only independent full-service FBO on the field and employs more than 140 personnel. Epps offers complete aviation services including charter and managed aircraft, maintenance, avionics, parts, nondestructive testing, tool calibration, aircraft sales and brokerage, and Shell branded aviation fuel. Epps Aviation boasts eight hangars and multiple T-hangars for their nearly 100 based aircraft customers while servicing additional local and international traffic.
About ARGUS International Inc.
ARGUS International, Inc. (ARGUS) is a specialized aviation services company whose mission is to provide the aviation marketplace with data and information necessary to make informed decisions and manage risk. ARGUS provides world-class aviation software and business management solutions, including AVMOSYS business management software, TRAQPak, CHEQ, and ARMOR SMS. ARGUS Charter operator ratings are the most recognized and requested independent source of overall operator quality. TRAQPak provides industry leading market intelligence data and research services, as well as expert aviation consulting.
ARGUS subsidiaries include ARGUS PROS, the leading provider of on-site safety audits and PRISM, a worldwide leader in Safety Management System (SMS) and Certification services. Founded in 1995, ARGUS is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and actively engaged around the globe.
