Colt Aviation Celebrates One Year as ARGUS Platinum Rated Operator

Aug 23, 2011 10:08 AM

ARGUS International, Inc. (ARGUS) is pleased to recognize Colt Aviation, which is celebrating one year as a Platinum Rated operator, with a special presentation during the LABACE Convention. Colt Aviation of São Paulo, Brazil, achieved the coveted ARGUS Platinum Rating along with IS-BAO Stage 1 registration last year and is the first Brazilian operator to obtain the ARGUS Platinum Rating.

The company achieved both the ARGUS Rating and the IS-BAO registration utilizing ARGUS’ combination audit program. The Platinum Rating is the highest level of ARGUS Ratings and is awarded only to those air charter operators who have demonstrated successful implementation of industry best safety practices relative to their operations and maintenance.

“ARGUS is proud to count Colt Aviation among the elite group of ARGUS Rated Operators,” said ARGUS President and CEO, Joseph Moeggenberg. “We are seeing a rise in the number of international platinum audits, so we are pleased to commemorate Colt Aviation’s achievement at an international aviation event, and particularly in their home country. Colt Aviation has built a great operation and we applaud their continued commitment to safety.”

ARGUS representatives Mark Wulber and Ryan Kahl will present Colt Aviation with their Platinum plaque at their booth # 5105.

“Colt Aviation is focused on becoming a leader of air charter excellence,” stated Colt Aviation Director of Commercial Aviation, Alexandre Eckmann. “We are very proud to be the first Brazilian operator to achieve the elite status of the ARGUS Platinum Rating along with IS-BAO Stage 1 registration. I am very pleased that we can share this achievement with the aviation community here at LABACE. The ARGUS Platinum Rating is a great asset to our brand and has helped us achieve greater visibility to charter buyers around the world.”

Since 2001, ARGUS PROS (Partners and Resources for Operational Safety), a wholly owned subsidiary of ARGUS International, Inc., has been conducting on-site audits for the business aviation community and has become one of the most respected auditing organizations in the industry. ARGUS PROS is uniquely capable of providing audits worldwide for fixed-wing and helicopter operators and each audit is tailored to reflect the specific needs of a corporate, charter, fractional or airline operation.

ARGUS PROS is the only audit organization that has developed its own industry-leading audit standard for charter operators and also holds authorizations from two world-recognized standards organizations. ARGUS PROS is authorized by both the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) to perform audits utilizing their respective standards (IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO). Based on auditor and instructor credentials, IATA has named ARGUS PROS one of only five Endorsed Training Organizations accredited to provide IOSA Auditor training.

About ARGUS
ARGUS International, Inc. (ARGUS) is the industry leader in providing specialized aviation services to companies that manufacture, finance, operate, maintain, and market commercial and business aircraft, as well providing products and services to end-user consumers worldwide. ARGUS is the worldwide leader in performing on-site safety audits for corporate flight departments, charter operators, and commercial airlines. Founded in 1995, key ARGUS services include Charter Evaluation & Qualification (CHEQ) and CHEQPoint, PRISM Safety Management Support systems and training, TRAQPak market intelligence data service, aircraft operating cost reports, market research, and aviation and travel consulting.

ARGUS is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with additional offices in Philadelphia, Penn., Denver, Colo., and Columbus, Ohio. For more information, visit www.argus.aero.

About Colt Aviation
Colt Aviation has been doing business in the executive aviation market for more than a decade. Colt continues to be a leader in business aviation travel with the fourth biggest charter fleet of small, midsize and heavy jets available. For more information, visit www.coltaviation.com.br/.

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