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Stratos Jets celebrates decade of commitment to safety excellence as ARGUS Certified Charter Broker

Stratos Jets, the leading US private jet charter franchise, is celebrating 10 years of enduring commitment to safety and operational excellence as an ARGUS Certified Charter Broker. In the decade since its certification, Stratos Jets has implemented various safety, quality and education measures to further evolve the standard of excellence in private aviation.

Stratos Jets has continuously led the industry in its dedication to building trust and assurances in private and business aviation through improved safety standards, requirements and processes. In 2009, five years prior to first becoming ARGUS Certified, Stratos Jets introduced its Approved Vendor Program to measure all partner air carriers on safety. In the years since, the programme has evolved to enhance transparency, increase communication and ensure compliance. Stratos Jets goes above and beyond with regular aircraft and crew auditing, reviewing its proactive approach to safety, safety outcomes and organisational culture.

“Serving the private aviation industry has been our greatest reward and when we reflect on the last 10 years it's an honour to embody ARGUS standards and deliver an exceptional charter jet flight experience for every customer,” said Joel Thomas, president and CEO of Stratos Jets.

The ARGUS certification is one of the many voluntary and additional programmes Stratos Jets has implemented in operations since it launched in 2007. In 2023 when it restructured as the world's first and only charter broker franchise, safety and service were the top priorities. Through its cutting-edge Stratos FMS technology, every franchised agency seamlessly integrates into the ARGUS certification framework and the long-established stringent safety standards set forth by Stratos Jets. This system facilitates rigorous, ongoing training and compliance monitoring, enhancing the comprehensive safety protocols mandated by ARGUS. The additional best practices championed by Stratos Jets guarantee a unified and uncompromised safety culture across all franchised agencies.

“We take great pride in exceeding safety and service expectations and, as we look ahead to the next decade as a franchise, we're dedicated to leveraging our elevated scale of business to drive a shift in the industry toward superior safety assurance and better business aviation.”

In addition to being an ARGUS Certified Charter Broker, Stratos Jets is also a Wyvern Approved Broker and one of the few brokers with an ongoing Air Charter Safety Foundation membership.