Chantilly Air has earned the designation of Wyvern Wingman PRO certified operator, reflecting its steadfast commitment to the highest standards of operational safety. This achievement was attained through active participation in the Wyvern Flight Leader Program, with ongoing quarterly monitoring and coaching playing a key role in supporting and sustaining that progress.

Chantilly Air is a full-service aviation provider based at Manassas Regional airport, 36 miles from Washington DC, delivering aircraft management and charter, maintenance and FBO services for over 30 years. As well as the Wingman PRO rating, Chantilly Air holds IS-BAO Progressive Stage III (PS3) and IS-BAH Stage II certifications.

The Wyvern Wingman standard, the aviation industry's first standard developed specifically to audit air charter operations, serves as a trusted safety benchmark. It enables charter customers to evaluate operator performance against recognised industry best practices, with a focus on risk management, operational discipline and safety culture.

“Achieving Wyvern Flight Leader PRO status is a meaningful validation of the systems, discipline and safety culture our team applies every day,” states Tim Sullivan, chief operating officer and accountable executive of Chantilly Air. “This recognition reflects our commitment to continuous improvement through independent oversight, data-driven risk management and accountable leadership, rather than reliance on one-time audits. I am proud of the professionalism demonstrated across our operation to meet these rigorous benchmarks.”

Wingman PRO represents one of the aviation industry's highest standards for safety excellence. Certification is awarded only to operators that demonstrate exceptional performance across all elements of their safety management system (SMS), effectively manage human factors and organisational safety culture, and consistently comply with international standards through robust internal audit processes.

“Elevating to Wingman PRO certification is a testament to Chantilly Air's continued dedication to raising the bar in aviation safety and operational excellence,” says Andrew Day, chief operating officer at Wyvern. “This progression reflects its ongoing commitment to going above and beyond regulatory requirements, and we are proud to recognise this achievement within the Wyvern community.”

Achieving Wingman PRO highlights Chantilly Air's proactive approach to safety management, including ongoing evaluation of operational procedures, training and risk mitigation strategies. By integrating predictive safety practices and fostering a culture where every team member actively contributes to safety, Chantilly Air ensures the highest level of reliability and confidence for clients, reinforcing its reputation as a leader in private aviation.