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Fair Wind uplifted by Wingman recognition
Wyvern has become a trusted partner to Fair Wind Air Charter over the past two decades. The team ensure that they adhere diligently to all safety standards, and participate in quarterly coaching sessions with Wyvern.
Passing Wyvern ensures the fleet at Fair Wind remains ship shape.

Stuart, Florida-based private jet charter and management company Fair Wind Air Charter has renewed its Wyvern Wingman certified operator status by maintaining the Wingman standards through the Flight Leader Program with quarterly coaching by Wyvern.

“We are thrilled to once again renew our Wyvern Wingman qualification. Fair Wind has participated in the Wingman programme for more than 20 years now and is proud of the relationship with Wyvern. Fair Wind, through the new Flight Leader Program, is now able to progressively validate its processes against the high standard set forth by Wyvern and continuously monitor, evolve and improve its procedures and safety principles,” says Alexander H. Beringer, Fair Wind's chief operating officer and owner.

“We are committed to providing the necessary resources to keep our safety management system fully developed and integrated into all company operations, departments and team members. Wyvern is a trusted partner in assisting us with this goal,” adds Patrick E. Ludwig, Fair Wind's director of safety.

“We congratulate Fair Wind Air Charter for renewing Wingman certification, which validates their effective safety management system and excellence in managing operations and aircraft maintenance. Wingman Operators stand out among their peers by allowing Wyvern to assess their conformity to best practices and continually monitor their information related to safety,” says Andrew Day, Wyvern senior vice president, operations. “With this renewal, Fair Wind reaffirms their focus on safety and their pledge to maintain dependable and secure operations for all their clients.”

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