Polaris Aero has joined Strategic Partners, Paragon Aviation Group's first-rate vendor programme that offers exclusive pricing to its Paragon Preferred customers in a variety of aviation-related services and products.

“We are excited to become a strategic partner with Paragon to leverage the vast network of quality organisations mobilising toward more effective flight operations,” says Steve Bruneau, VP of aviation services at Polaris Aero. “Safety is vital to the flourishing nature of our industry, and by being a part of the Paragon programme, we feel that we can tell our safety story and make our software tools a valuable asset to flight departments, FBOs and any operation trying to improve their safety programme.”

Founded in 2007 in Scottsdale, Arizona, Polaris Aero provides intelligence software to simplify and streamline safety for line personnel, safety managers and operation management. Its VOCUS cloud-based platform apps offer comprehensive SMS e- learning, advanced risk assessment and next-generation safety management systems.

“Polaris Aero provides users centralised and reliable safety information using the latest technologies. We are proud to add another solid vendor that customers can trust,” adds Megan Barnes, president of Paragon Aviation Group. “The Strategic Partners programme takes the hassle out of spending countless hours researching companies since they are carefully vetted by our advisory board of industry experts.”

The Strategic Partners advisory board evaluates each company on criteria such as customer service, value and company history before they can join the programme.

Vendors work transparently to provide competitive or favoured nation pricing and span several product and service categories. Current vendors include Aero Law Group, Aircare International, FlightBridge, GGT Worldwise Secure Chauffeured Services, JetASAP, Lowcountry Aviation MRO, RBR Aviation MRO, SkyMark Refuellers, Skyplan and Torn Ranch.

There are three package options for vendors to choose from all receiving consistent communication with thousands of individuals in their target market. The Basic, Starter, and Enhanced packages all include social media sharing, tradeshow recognition and monthly e-newsletter coverage.

The Paragon Network is a group of elite FBOs and international handling agents that provide world-class service to general aviation travellers around the globe. Paragon Aviation Group performs a comprehensive audit of the facilities and services offered to ensure the quality of the member base before any FBO joins The Paragon Network. Each member FBO must comply with a set of strategically developed core standards to remain in the group. Paragon Aviation Group facilitates The Paragon Network.