Following European Skytime's acquisition of Manhattan Jet Charter, the aircraft charter and management company reports that it has gone from strength to strength and rebranded as Manhattan Jet Management. The new management team has implemented a strong compliance structure which was evident in an exceptional audit result during March.

The CAA representative was said to have been sufficiently impressed by the improvements set in place over the course of the year, that he recommended the Farnborough-based Learjet specialist work towards the Compliance Plus standard, the highest CAA standard of compliance an operator can achieve.

"We are thrilled with the latest audit result," says md Steve Westlake. "This is testament to all the hard work the team has put in to take Manhattan Jet Management from where it was just 12 months ago to where it is today. The key to these positive changes has been to take a clear and simple approach to regulatory compliance. Safety is of course everyone's number one priority but we strive to go above and beyond the minimum compliance standards, instead aiming to set a 'compliance benchmark' in private aviation standards.

"To be recommended we work toward the Compliance Plus standard by our CAA official in such a short space of time is a very satisfying experience. Since we took over Manhattan Jet Management in 2011 we have pushed hard to set procedures in place and encourage high standards across the board. Those procedures are clearly working and we will continue to improve in every way we can to satisfy both the CAA and the industry as a whole."

Earlier this year the CAA authorised the name change to Manhattan Jet Management, and the company says that its subtle rebranding reflects the specific direction it is now taking. A new logo, featuring a triple-stroke winged design, adorns the hangar and operational offices at Farnborough airport, and the web site features an online booking facility.

Farnborough airport is home to four of the five jets currently under management.