News Release

L. J. Aviation continues legacy of safety with Wingman certification

L. J. Aviation has earned and renewed its designation as a Wyvern Wingman certified operator following a successful audit conducted by Wyvern in June 2025. 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.

Headquartered at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, L. J. Aviation manages and operates a diverse fleet of over 30 aircraft, including Boeing Business Jets, Bombardier Globals, Challengers, Learjets, Cessna Citations and Beechcraft models. With a comprehensive portfolio of services, including aircraft management, charter, maintenance, hangarage and FBO services, its operations span multiple locations, with satellite offices in Bedford, Massachusetts; Marshfield, Wisconsin; Rochester, New York; and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, allowing the company to deliver service across the United States.

“Renewing our Wyvern Wingman status and achieving SMS Level 4 certification reflects L. J. Aviation's unwavering commitment to safety and operational excellence,” said Jeffrey McAllister, L. J Aviation director of safety. “These accomplishments demonstrate that our safety management system is more than just policy; it's an active, evolving process that supports every flight we operate. We're proud to meet the rigorous Wyvern standards and remain dedicated to exceeding industry expectations.”

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

“L. J. Aviation's renewal of its Wyvern Wingman certification reinforces titsheir position as a leader in the air charter industry,” said Andrew Day, Wyvern senior vice president, operations. “This continued recognition reflects its ongoing dedication to a mature and effective safety culture, one that consistently surpasses industry norms and demonstrates a long-standing commitment to formal safety risk management.”