Pentastar Aviation Charter has successfully renewed its designation as a Wyvern Wingman PRO certified operator. Through its continued participation in the Wyvern Flight Leader Program, Pentastar benefits from ongoing quarterly monitoring and coaching designed to strengthen its safety culture, support continuous improvement and maintain the demanding standards associated with Wingman PRO certification.

Headquartered at Oakland County International airport in Waterford, Michigan, Pentastar provides charter, aircraft management, aviation advisory services, FBO services, aircraft maintenance and MRO services, avionics, aircraft interiors and in-house catering through Fivestar Gourmet.

The Wyvern Wingman standard audits air charter operations and serves as a trusted safety benchmark that enables charter customers to evaluate operator performance against recognised industry best practices, with a focus on risk management, operational discipline and safety culture.

“Pentastar Aviation upholds the highest safety standards in the air charter industry, and our Wyvern Wingman PRO renewal demonstrates our commitment,” says VP of flight operations and safety Carl Barnes. “As one of the first operators to receive the Wingman PRO certification in 2022, our standards as an industry leader go beyond basic regulatory compliance. Our partners at Wyvern help us continue to span the horizon of progressive aviation safety.”

Wingman PRO certification is awarded only to operators that demonstrate exceptional performance across all elements of their safety management system, effectively manage human factors and organisational safety culture and consistently comply with international standards through robust internal audit processes.

Pentastar’s renewal highlights its proactive approach to safety management and continuous improvement.

“Pentastar Aviation’s renewed Wyvern Wingman PRO certification reflects a sustained commitment to safety, operational discipline and continuous improvement,” adds Wyvern COO Andrew Day. “Through experienced leadership, proactive risk management and continued participation in the Wyvern Flight Leader Program, Pentastar demonstrates that safety is deeply integrated into the way it operates. That commitment not only strengthens the organisation’s safety culture but also provides customers with confidence in the professionalism and operational excellence behind every flight.”