SkyTrustID recognises the gap in charter security and has taken it upon itself to bridge it. It uses facial recognition and meticulous document verification to confirm the identity of every passenger.

As its database of pilots and flight attendants grows, so does its customer base. CrewBlast tells the story of some of its speedy solutions to last minute crew vacancies.

Crewing an aircraft used to be organised through an agency; CrewBlast now does it via app. In its first month of operation the company reports that most crew requests came from operators of larger, longer range aircraft.