News Release

Apollo Jets becomes first ARGUS Certified Charter Broker

October 21, 2014:

ARGUS International, Inc. (ARGUS) is pleased to announce that Apollo Jets has met the rigorous standards of the Certified Broker program and is the first ARGUS Certified Charter Broker. This approval marks the first time in history that a charter broker has performed the on-site ARGUS Certified Charter Broker audit and met all of the necessary requirements set forth by ARGUS to obtain their Certified Broker status. ARGUS has long held the globally recognized standard for developing overall quality ratings on aircraft operators. Although there are many commercial aircraft operators in the industry, only the elite qualify for ARGUS Platinum status.

“We are very proud to welcome Apollo Jets as the first ARGUS Certified Charter Brokers,” said Joe Moeggenberg, president and ceo of ARGUS International, Inc. “Apollo Jets has validated our program as both demanding and rewarding, as it inherently improves business for the broker as well as the charter operator's and end customer's experience. This achievement is a testament to the Apollo Jets team and their dedication to excellence.”

The ARGUS Certified Charter Broker Program addresses the concerns of the charter customer as well as the charter operators that are utilized to fulfill a brokered trip. Consistent with the ARGUS Charter Evaluation and Qualification (CHEQ) system, this program is designed to provide Apollo Jets clients with unbiased, factual and relevant data and information necessary to make informed decisions each and every time they charter an aircraft on behalf of their clients. A Certified Charter Broker must be able to prove compliance, through an on-site audit, against a recognized set of industry best practices and demonstrate knowledge and compliance with any applicable regulations or standards that are imposed upon a charter broker as a result of their legal domicile or the geographic coverage of their brokered charter flights.

Apollo Jets is the first charter broker to achieve both levels of recognition, Registered and Certified. A Registered Charter Broker provides ARGUS with documented proof of specific requirements, and annually pledges their commitment to adhering to industry best practices and applicable regulations. A Certified Charter Broker will submit the same documentation and annual pledge, and will undergo an on-site audit, once every two years, to prove their compliance with industry best practices and applicable regulations.