Asia Pacific business jet management and charter operator Phenix Jet has been named as a Platinum Elite operator by ARGUS International.

“We are honoured to receive the ARGUS Platinum Elite safety rating,” says Paul Schembari, president and CEO of Phenix Jet. “This achievement underscores our dedication to maintaining the highest level of safety for our clients, crew and aircraft. It reflects the relentless efforts of our entire team to uphold the rigorous safety protocols and best practices that define Phenix Jet.

“Our clients trust us with their most valuable asset, their safety. This recognition reassures them that they are in the safest hands when they choose Phenix Jet. We will continue to invest in our people, processes and technology to ensure that we remain at the forefront of safety and innovation in the aviation sector.”

“I'm very proud of the highest industry standard of safety operation by Phenix Jet,” states Yohei Sakurai, COO. “With this ARGUS Platinum Elite rating, Phenix Jet can prove its further improvement on enhanced safety management systems, operational procedures, maintenance programmes and pilots' qualification. This can be the powerful certificate of trust for our customers, insurance company, financial institution and respective authorities.”

“Phenix Jet has repeatedly demonstrated its commitment to industry best practices through its long history of successful ARGUS Platinum audits. We are delighted to welcome it into the Platinum Elite programme and look forward to its continuing contributions toward raising the bar for aviation safety and operational quality,” said by Ed Wandall, ARGUS International vice president business aviation.

All ARGUS Platinum Elite operators have achieved not only ARGUS Gold but a minimum of two cycles of the ARGUS Platinum rating to be eligible for the Platinum Elite continuous monitoring programme.