News Release

Alerion Aviation achieves Stage III level of International Standard of Business Aviation Operations

Private jet charter and management company, Alerion Aviation, is proud to announce that it has achieved Stage III of the International Standard for Business Aviation Operations (IS-BAO), the international “gold standard” for air carriers. Of the 700+ aviation organizations worldwide, there are 479 US operations registered with the IS-BAO. Of that, only 73 US Part 135 air carriers have achieved the Stage III level.

“We are extremely proud to have achieved this tremendous accomplishment, reaching Stage III of the IS-BAO,” said Bob Seidel, chief executive of Alerion Aviation. “This achievement is a testament to our commitment to the safety and security of our clients and our aircraft, and highlights our ongoing mission to remain one of the safest private aircraft carriers in the industry, worldwide.”

IS-BAO is an industry code of best practice that has been developed by the aviation industry for the benefit of the industry. It is the industry's contribution to promoting highly professional operational practices and is intended to build upon the excellent safety record already established by business aviation.

- Stage I of IS-BAO indicates that an appropriate Safety Management System (SMS) has been established.

- Stage II may be achieved several years later and ensures that safety risks are being effectively managed.

- Stage III, the most advanced level, is awarded only when safety management has become a fully engrained part of the company's culture, and a positive culture of safety management has been sustained over time.

Alerion Aviation provides an unmatched level of service, safety and privacy for private jet charters as well as aircraft management, maintenance and worldwide aviation consulting. The company's commitment to safety has garnered prestigious, third party ratings including the ARGUS Platinum rating, Wyvern Wingman and IS-BAO Stage III certification. Alerion has offices and aircraft nationwide in high traffic locations including southern California, Farmingdale, New York, Morristown, New Jersey, Wilmington, Delaware, and West Palm Beach, Florida.