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Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter achieves ARGUS Platinum Elite certification

ARGUS International, a member of the SGS group, has honoured Fort Lauderdale, Florida-headquartered aircraft amangement and charter company Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter, Inc. 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 is 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.

"ARGUS is delighted to welcome Hop-A-Jet as our latest Platinum Elite participant. It has a long history of consistently adhering to the Platinum standard, and we look forward to helping it maintain exceptionally high best practices through the Elite continuous monitoring programme,” said by Mike M., ARGUS International president.

“We are incredibly proud to receive the ARGUS Platinum Elite certification,” said Barry Ellis, CEO of Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter. “This achievement reflects our team's hard work and commitment to providing the safest and most reliable service to our clients. We will continue to uphold these high standards and strive for excellence in all aspects of our operations.”

"Barry Ellis and I have been on this journey together for more than 30 years,” said David Donovan, Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter's chief pilot. “Through it all, our commitment to excellence and our shared vision have remained unwavering. We are both immensely proud of our whole crew. Their dedication, hard work and resilience are the backbone of our achievements. This recent milestone is not just a testament to our collective efforts but also a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we work together with passion and purpose."

Founded in 1976, Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter has grown to become a trusted name in private aviation. With a diverse fleet of modern aircraft and a team of highly experienced professionals, the company offers a range of services, including on-demand charter, aircraft management and maintenance. Hop-A-Jet is committed to delivering personalised and seamless travel experiences to its clients.

This announcement marks a new chapter in Hop-A-Jet's journey, reinforcing its dedication to safety, quality and customer satisfaction. The ARGUS Platinum Elite certification is not just an accolade but a promise to clients that they are in the safest hands when they choose Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter.