aexjet Awarded Platinum Rating


aexjet Awarded Prestigious Platinum Rating by ARG/US

Aspen, CO., October 12, 2006 - Aspen Executive Air d/b/a aexjet (a-x-jet), an Aspen headquartered Jet Card Membership program company, announced today that it has received the prestigious “Platinum” rating from ARG/US. The Platinum rating is recognized as the ultimate validation of best industry practices as related to safety standards and regulatory compliance. It is the highest level safety audit rating confirmation in the private jet industry.

This highest level of safety rating is awarded by ARG/US, the worlds most respected and recognized jet operator’s audit program, to those operators who meet the criteria for Silver and Gold, and successfully undergo either an ARG/US in-depth safety audit, or a recent Department of Defense (DoD) Air Carrier Quality and Safety inspection. This is a constructive operational and systems oriented evaluation that seeks to identify and correct potential deficiencies or safety issues. The ARG/US audit is a true Process and Systems audit that verifies that the air carrier is managed, organized, and run in a manner conducive to continued safe operations. Focusing on all areas of operations - from maintenance to flight operations - the ARG/US on-site Safety Audit provides a method to gain an objective insight into all segments of an operation.

John Gallaher, President and COO of aexjet, said of this prestigious certification, “This Platinum rating represents a huge strategic step for aexjet, attesting to our company’s focus on safety and continual improvement. We are very proud in knowing that we are one of less than fifty Platinum operators worldwide.”

According to Hana Pevny, Vice President of aexjet, “Our Jet Passport – jet card members and Jet Partners - managed aircraft clients now have the extra assurance that operations and maintenance are being conducted to the highest standards of safety and performance. The Platinum certification, and the company’s Aspen Special Procedures training program, confirms aexjet as a leading operator to the mountain resorts.”

aexjet has experienced solid growth of its “jet card membership program” confirming the company’s focus on enhanced safety, dependability and the precision delivery of a highly personalized service.

ARG/ Aviation Research Group/U.S., Inc. is an industry leader in the specialized field of aviation information collection, analysis, and distribution. ARG/US combines information with focused advisory services, providing industry decision makers with the data necessary to effectively operate and compete in the rapidly changing aviation industry.

Founded in 1995, ARG/US has come to be relied upon by companies that manufacture, finance, operate, maintain, and market commercial and business aircraft. They provide real-time, accurate information and advice together with unique, proprietary information products. ARG/US is located in Cincinnati, Ohio.


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Contact:
Hana Pevny
Vice President
970-927-9200 x102
hpevny@aexjet.com




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