Qatar-based Rizon Jet has received the internationally respected Aviation Research Group/US (ARG/US) Platinum Safety Rating at its Doha facility. The rating is the result of independent evaluations and a week-long audit, facilitated by NEXUS Flight Operations Services, the first facilitator of the rating audits in the Middle East region, that assesses the candidate's flight operations against industry best practices.

Rizon Jet says it is the first and only aircraft charter operator in the Middle East and North Africa to achieve ARG/US Platinum rating, which confirms the company's commitment to excellent safety standards and providing outstanding service with unparalleled facilities.

Captain Hassan Al-Mousawi, ceo, says: "Our clients demand excellence, and achieving the highest aviation safety rating has been our priority. We are now one of a few Platinum-rated operators outside the US, and indeed the only one in the MENA region, and are confident this will help us to stand out in what is a highly competitive marketplace."

The rating requires a well-developed and fully implemented safety management system, which includes a clear and workable emergency response plan, as well as effective policies, procedures, and record-keeping for all major operational and maintenance aspects.

"The rating is recognition for our consistently high flight safety standards, achieved by our dedicated and professional team in Doha. We strive for excellence in every aspect of our business, but safety is of paramount importance in this industry and we are proud to be acknowledged for our efforts," adds Al-Mousawi.

Forecasting a growth in demand for private business and leisure jet charter, Rizon Jet's fleet comprises two Challenger 605, and a Hawker 900XP, with UK affiliate Oryx Jet providing access to additional aircraft, including two helicopters.