News Release

Wyvern welcomes Helistar S.A.S. as new Wyvern Wingman operator

Colombian operator Helistar S.A.S. has secured its designation as a Wyvern Wingman certified operator following a successful audit conducted by Wyvern in November 2021. The Wyvern Wingman standard, the first air charter audit standard in the aviation industry, provides a safety benchmark that allows air charter customers to assess performance expectations against recognised industry best operating practices before purchasing air charter services.

Wyvern Wingman operators are evaluated by the Wingman standard criteria. The scope of the evaluation includes an evaluation of operational activities, review on the company's operational history and safety records, safety management system (SMS), internal evaluation programme, administrative composition, technical documentation, pilot and aircraft records, training requirements, and maintenance operations including technician training and experience.

“Wyvern is very happy to declare that Helistar S.A.S. is a Wingman operator. Adhering to the Wingman standard is evidence that the organisation has a culture of excellence that is far above their peers,” says Sonnie Bates, Wyvern CEO.

Headquartered in Bogota, Colombia, Helistar S.A.S. has extensive experience in successfully carrying out non-regular air transport operations at the national level. Its continuous support, wide availability of aircraft and qualified and trained staff ensure that its clients receive quality service with the latest technology aircraft and modern navigation and security systems. Helistar has a modern and complete fleet of aircraft with medium and heavy twin-engine helicopters as well as jet and turboprop aircraft, being able to provide different air transport services that are tailored to client need.