Pentastar Aviation reaffirms industry‑leading safety standards with renewal of its WINGMAN PRO certification

Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. announced the renewal of its WYVERN WINGMAN PRO Certification, reinforcing its position among the industry’s most trusted and safety‑driven operators. This elite designation—reserved for organizations that consistently meet and exceed the highest safety and operational performance benchmarks—highlights Pentastar’s unwavering dedication to maintaining a culture of excellence. As an active participant in the WYVERN Flight Leader Program, Pentastar undergoes structured quarterly monitoring and coaching, ensuring continuous improvement, strengthened safety practices, and sustained compliance with the elevated standards required of WINGMAN PRO operators.

Carl V. Barnes, Vice President of Flight Operations & Safety at Pentastar Aviation commented: “Pentastar Aviation upholds the highest safety standards in the air charter industry, and our WYVERN WINGMAN PRO renewal demonstrates our commitment.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.”

Andrew Day, Chief Operating Officer of WYVERN stated: “Pentastar Aviation’s renewed WYVERN WINGMAN PRO Certification reflects a sustained commitment to safety, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.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 organization’s safety culture but also provides customers with confidence in the professionalism and operational excellence behind every flight.” 

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 recognized industry best practices, with a focus on risk management, operational discipline, and safety culture.

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 organizational safety culture, and consistently comply with international standards through robust internal audit processes.

Pentastar’s renewal of WINGMAN PRO Certification highlights the company’s proactive approach to safety management and continuous improvement. By continually evaluating operational procedures, training, risk mitigation strategies, and organizational performance, Pentastar works to strengthen safety throughout its operations and provide customers with the confidence expected from a premier private aviation provider.