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ExecuJet Australia becomes first Wyvern Wingman FBO
ExecuJet operates two FBOs in Australia, at Essendon Fields in Melbourne and Kingsford Smith International in Sydney. It leads the way as the first of many Wyvern Wingman FBO operators worldwide.
ExecuJet Australia's Sydney FBO.

After a comprehensive in-person audit, ExecuJet Australia has become Wyvern's first Wingman FBO, clearly demonstrating its unwavering commitment to safety and constant improvement. ExecuJet operates two FBOs in Australia, at Essendon Fields in Melbourne and Kingsford Smith International in Sydney.

Jeremy Durrant, ExecuJet Australia's quality assurance and safety manager, says: "We are very pleased to be the first Wyvern Wingman FBO in the programme and we will display that honour with pride."

Wyvern audit support manager, lead auditor and flight leader coach Stewart MacPherson adds: "As Wyvern's audit support manager and the auditor that conducted this audit, I am thrilled to acknowledge ExecuJet Australia's achievement as the first of many Wyvern Wingman FBO operators worldwide. Its unwavering commitment to safety, bolstered by its cohesive team and exceptional leadership, sets a benchmark for excellence in the industry."

"The Wyvern team and I welcome ExecuJet Australia as the first Wyvern Wingman FBO, and we are thrilled to work with it in its goals of safety and growth. Becoming a Wyvern Wingman FBO is a great step for an FBO as it shows customers and prospects that the element of safety is part of an organisation's core values. Wyvern applauds ExecuJet Australia for being a trailblazer and joining our ranks," says Andrew Day, Wyvern senior vice president, operations.

Wyvern guides aviation stakeholders in risk management decision-making. The newly created Wyvern Wingman FBO audit assists FBOs with elevating their organisation's safety and validating their professionalism. The audit identifies and confirms FBOs that meet rigorous international industry best practices and standards that establish safety and service programmes for their operations. Wyvern's Wingman FBO is the highest achievement for an FBO.

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