Private Aircraft Safety

International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) is a code of best practices based on the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) International Standards and Recommended Practices. It is designed to help business aviation operational departments worldwide achieve a high level of safety and professionalism. Pentastar Aviation as well as Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. are both registered as Stage 2 IS-BAO operators.

PACI holds an ARG/US Platinum Rating – The highest safety accreditation available, awarded only to those experienced operators who meet the criteria for the ARG/US Gold Rating and successfully pass a biennial ARG/US on-site safety audit. This on-site safety audit, administered by an independent unbiased third party, requires authentication of a well-developed Safety Management System, a clear and workable Emergency Response Plan, effective policies and procedures and documented records for all major aspects of operations and maintenance within a flight department or charter company. 

Pentastar Aviation has a well-documented Emergency Response Plan in place, should an emergency situation occur. We care about our employees and clients and regularly review our protocols and procedures, and conduct practice drills to test our preparedness. Our priority will always be first and foremost to protect people and ensure we are ready, responsive, and able to spring into action quickly.

“Safety, quality, and customer care cannot be measured simply by looking at websites or marketing materials. The highest performing aviation companies display a common set of day to day service behaviors, and invest in exceptional services to complement their robust safety culture.  I have seen these exemplary qualities at Pentastar firsthand. Where most aviation companies just have a plan for contingencies, Pentastar has a comprehensive Program, ready around the clock to address any magnitude of service disruption, anywhere in the world. Our partnership spans over ten years, and Pentastar continually sets the example for the business aviation industry. They invest significant resources and time testing, monitoring, and improving their processes, all to ensure a safe and comfortable travel experience for their customers. We are proud to be their emergency services partner, and know they are well prepared to handle any unforeseen circumstance. If they ever need us, we will be right by their side to support them.” – Don Chupp, President and CEO, Fireside Partners Inc.

Pentastar Aviation is a member of the Air Charter Safety Foundation.  The organization’s mission is to lead and support the advancement of the highest standards available to allow the business, charter and fractional ownership industry to offer the safest air transportation products in the world and to provide objective information about these standards and services to the public. Their vision is to promote and enable to highest levels of safety in personal and business aviation by promotion and facilitation of risk management programs, advocacy and support for the industry adoption of a common audit standard, dissemination of safety information, and creation of additional programs that advance the goals of the foundation. 

Our Line Service Technicians receive thorough training and certification through the National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) stringent Safety First Professional Line Service Training program.

U.S. Department of Justice Office of Private Sector (OPS) has developed a guide featuring best practices for business travel, to ensure the safety and security of the traveler and the information they may hold. For specific guidance, see www.fbi.gov/file-repository/business-travel-508.pdf/view.

U.S. Department of State has created the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) which is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

 Doing so will allow you to:

• Receive important information from the Embassy about safety conditions in your destination country, helping you make informed decisions about your travel plans.
• Help the U.S. Embassy contact you in an emergency, whether natural disaster, civil unrest, or family emergency.
• Help family and friends get in touch with you in an emergency.

To find out more and enroll in the program visit https://step.state.gov.

U.S Department of State has created a Traveler’s Checklist of items to do before traveling abroad.

These items include getting:

• Informed about your destination and plan for the unexpected.
• Required documents such as your passport and visas.
• Enrolled in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security and emergency alerts.
• Insured for medical, evacuation, and other unexpected expenses.

To find out more and download the checklist click here. 

Center for Disease Control (CDC) has created a guide to help travelers when it comes to their health, and the health of others, while traveling.  They identify these items as The Three P’s which advise you to be:

• Proactive by learning about your destination, seeing a doctor before you travel, and thinking about your health status. 
• Prepared by packing smart, planning ahead for illnesses or injuries that may occur during your trip, knowing what to do if you become sick of injured on your trip, and knowing and sharing important information about your trip.
• Protected by practicing healthy behaviors during your trip and when you return home.

To find out more and get additional health related travel information click here.