This website uses cookies
More information
The monthly news publication for aviation professionals.

ACE 2026 - September 8th

Related information from the Handbook...

Air Charter Safety Foundation

Pentastar Aviation Charter
Charter

Safety

BAN's World Gazetteer

Michigan
The bimonthly news publication for aviation professionals.

Request your printed copy

Pentastar builds on ACSF membership with ASAP sign-up
It goes without saying that safety is the uppermost priority for business aviation operators, and Michigan-based Pentastar is going one step further to reduce the possibility of incidents occurring during its operations.

Michigan's Pentastar Aviation has enrolled in the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) offered by the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF). Pentastar joined the ACSF in May 2018.

“The focus of every employee at Pentastar is on the safety and security of our passengers," says VP and flight ops director Robert Rufli. "It is the cornerstone of our entire operation. Through active participation in the ASAP, our pilots contribute important safety-related information that may identify precursors to aviation incidents, thereby enabling identification of any potential risks in our operations so that we can develop and implement appropriate mitigations. The programme fosters a voluntary, cooperative, non-punitive environment for the reporting of safety-of-flight concerns.”

ASAP encourages employees of certificate holders or other operators to voluntarily report safety information that may otherwise go unreported, and may be critical to identifying potential precursors to incidents. The information submitted is analysed for safety-related concerns, root cause analysis, and development and implementation of corrective action, which the FAA determines essential to further reducing the incident rate.

Besides membership in the ACSF and voluntary participation in ASAP, Pentastar Aviation utilises a robust SMS and has a well-documented emergency response plan.

Other News
 
Northern Jet entices business with Summer Advantage card
April 11, 2026
Available in June, July and August, the programme offers a refined approach to private aviation, combining luxury, predictability and value. Light, midsize and super midsize aircraft are available.
Surf Air Mobility diligence brings ARGUS broker status
March 23, 2026
Northern Jet reports referral driven growth and expanded fleet
February 7, 2026
Flightstar and Rainbow subscribe to ASAP
February 2, 2026
Flightstar is a full-service FBO, maintenance and charter provider and has operated from the Champaign-Urbana's Willard airport in Illinois since 1978. Serving Hawaii, Rainbow is a premier helicopter tour operator.