Priester Aviation earns ARGUS Platinum safety rating

Priester Aviation LLC in Illinois has once again been awarded the ARGUS Platinum rating for industry best practices, the organisation's highest obtainable certification.

Kurt Humm, vp of quality at Priester, says: “The ARGUS Platinum certification completes a full complement of the most rigorous industry standards for safety of operations. In recent months we've been grateful to be recognised with the IS-BAO Stage 3 rating, Wyvern Wingman and Air Charter Safety Foundation certifications. With the ARGUS Platinum recognition, we have earned the industry's highest set of air charter certifications.”

The platinum award involves a comprehensive audit and continuous oversight of safety compliance, with criteria developed from best practices in flight operations, aircraft maintenance and record keeping. The audit consists of a multi-day on-site protocol review and is recognised as one of the most sought-after ratings by charter clients around the world. Priester Aviation was first awarded ARGUS Platinum status in 2009 and this renewal grants Platinum status up to 2017.