Van Nuys-based Planet Nine Private Air has once again met Wyvern's highest charter-operator safety standard, Wingman PRO, which requires a demonstrated SMS at full effectiveness and a validated positive safety culture.
Planet 9 has renewed its designation as a Wyvern Wingman PRO certified operator, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining exceptional standards of operational safety, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. Through its continued participation in the Wyvern Flight Leader Program, Planet 9 benefits from quarterly monitoring, coaching and ongoing guidance designed to sustain the rigorous safety standards associated with Wingman PRO certification.
Planet 9 is a global private aviation operator specialising in the management and charter of ultra-long-range aircraft. Headquartered in Van Nuys, California, with additional operations across New York, London and Lisbon, Planet 9 operates a strategically positioned floating fleet of Falcon, Bombardier and Gulfstream aircraft.
The Wyvern Wingman standard, the aviation industry's first standard developed specifically to audit air charter operations, provides a recognised benchmark for evaluating operational safety and performance. It enables charter customers and industry stakeholders to assess operators against established best practices, with an emphasis on risk management, operational discipline and organisational safety culture.
“Our clients and aircraft owners entrust us with their most valuable asset – their safety – and renewing our Wingman PRO certification underscores how seriously we take that responsibility,” says Mike Lewis, CAM, director of aircraft management at Planet 9. “It validates the strength of our safety culture and our commitment to executing every mission to the highest possible standard.”
Wingman PRO represents one of the aviation industry's highest standards for safety excellence. Certification is awarded to operators that demonstrate exceptional performance across all elements of their SMS, effectively address human factors and organisational safety culture, and maintain compliance with international standards through comprehensive internal audit processes.
“Planet 9's successful renewal of Wyvern Wingman PRO certification demonstrates its continued investment in operational integrity and a proactive approach to safety management,” states Andrew Day, chief operating officer of Wyvern. “Sustaining this level of certification requires more than meeting established requirements. It reflects an organisation's willingness to evaluate its practices, strengthen its safety culture and pursue continuous improvement. Through its engagement with the Wyvern Flight Leader Program, Planet 9 continues to reinforce the processes and organisational commitment necessary to maintain exceptional safety standards.”
Planet Nine Private Air first achieved Wyvern Wingman status in October 2018 and was elevated to Wingman PRO when the designation launched in October 2021, making it among the earliest recipients of the tier.
