The Allegheny County Airport Authority announces that the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has added Corporate Air, LLC, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the latest charter operator to the ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS) Registry.

"Corporate Air provides chartered air service at both Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport. This important distinction is a means to inform the public that Corporate Air meets the highest standards of safety and compliance. Safety is our priority and Corporate Air should be commended for the significant achievement," said Bradley D. Penrod, Executive Director/CEO, Allegheny County Airport Authority.

"Corporate Air is extremely proud to be among the industry-leading companies that have earned registration by the Air Charter Safety Foundation," said Michael W. Vargo, director of sales and marketing with Corporate Air, LLC. "Safety and unparalleled service are the foundation of our organizational culture. The ACSF registration is yet another milestone in our quest for continual improvement."

The ACSF developed the most robust, comprehensive standard for the Part 135 and 91K community in the marketplace today. The IAS audit process and registry were developed to position an operator, through a single audit, to gain world-wide recognition of its Safety Management System program.

The ACSF audit program evaluates operators every 24 months, and was established to advance charter and shared aircraft ownership industry standards and practices and to promote the universal acceptance of safety management systems. The IAS continues to grow, with 23 operators successfully making the registry.

"Becoming an approved operator of the Air Charter Safety Foundation has been the next step to improve safety and professionalism as our industry demands,” said Randy Hlavsa, chief pilot for Corporate Air, LLC. “We welcome the improvements that we have gained as a result of this endeavor."

The ACSF makes its operator registry and key company details available to the public at no charge, so verification of IAS registration is quick and easy.