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ARGUS International honours Jet Aviation as Platinum Elite operator

ARGUS International, a member of the SGS group, has honoured Jet Aviation as a Platinum Elite operator. The Platinum Elite rating requires operators to meet the ARGUS Platinum standards set forth for an operator to become Platinum rated. Once Platinum rated, an operator can request to go beyond the Platinum rating and become Platinum Elite rated. At this level, operators simultaneously meet the ARGUS Platinum standards, which are the highest standard globally, and agree to be continuously monitored by the ARGUS team. Platinum Elite is an industry-changing programme available to select ARGUS Platinum rated operators. The programme features real-time operational safety performance monitoring and timely visibility to significant operator changes. While traditional audit programmes require audits every two years, Platinum Elite offers continual evaluation.

"Platinum Elite was designed to recognise the very best operators in the charter industry. For the 15 years Jet Aviation has participated in our audit programme; it has consistently demonstrated operational excellence. We couldn't be more proud to invite Jet Aviation into the Platinum Elite programme,” said by Ed Wandall, ARGUS International vice president business aviation.

All ARGUS Platinum Elite operators have achieved not only ARGUS Gold but a minimum of two cycles of the ARGUS Platinum rating to be eligible for the Platinum Elite continuous monitoring programme.

“Safety is at the core of everything we do,” says David Dalpiaz, vice president flight services, Jet Aviation. “We are delighted to be awarded the ARGUS Platinum Elite certification and to take part in its continuous monitoring programme as a further commitment to ensuring our customers and their aircraft are always in the safest hands. I'd like to thank our dedicated team, whose efforts behind the scenes have enabled this achievement.”

“Our promise is to provide our customers with a seamless service across all aspects of their charter experience,” continues Leslie Cheshier, vice president, owner and charter services, Jet Aviation. “Committing to the highest industry safety standards, such as the ARGUS Platinum Elite certification, alongside world-class service and attention to detail, are key to enabling us to continue as our customer's charter partner of choice.”

ARGUS International, Inc, a member of the SGS Group, is the worldwide leader in specialised aviation services, allowing organisations to improve their operational and business decision-making with software solutions, consultation services and a collection of safety audits for both the business aviation and commercial aviation sectors. ARGUS provides its clients' operations with a full-service, first-class partner in research and market intelligence through TRAQPak, PRISM safety management systems solutions; on-site safety, quality and operational audits; and consulting and advisory services. Its objective is to make sure they are equipped with the data, research and knowledge they need to make the best decisions for their business. ARGUS was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Colorado.