AB Jets achieves ARGUS Platinum Elite certification

AB Jets has achieved ARGUS Platinum Elite certification, the highest rating in the ARGUS safety audit system, after passing its platinum renewal audit with zero findings, according to Private Jet Card Comparisons.

The Tennessee-based charter operator joins 22 other operators worldwide with the Platinum Elite certificate. The certification follows the operator's ongoing fleet expansion and the relocation last September to a larger headquarters at Memphis International Airport.

Safety programme maturity

David Turner, AB Jets Director of Operations, said the achievement reflects the operator's commitment to safety. "This is the right progression for our safety program. We've built a compliant and sustainable system," Turner said in a press release.

Turner added that continuous monitoring aligns with the operator's operational philosophy. "Continuous monitoring aligns with the way we want to operate: transparent and accountable. Growth makes strong systems even more important. As AB Jets expands, we want to make sure our safety programs evolve alongside our operation."

Other Platinum Elite operators

Other jet charter operators holding ARGUS Platinum Elite certification are Thrive Aviation, Jet Linx, PlaneSense, and Jet Aviation.

Certification scope

For charter buyers, it is unclear from available reporting whether the Platinum Elite certification affects pricing, availability, or terms for existing customers. AB Jets has not disclosed any changes to service offerings or pricing related to the certification.

The Platinum Elite rating is ARGUS' highest certification level and reflects an operator's safety audit performance. AB Jets' achievement of zero findings during its platinum renewal audit indicates the operator passed the audit without any deficiencies or recommendations for improvement. The certification recognises the operator's safety programme maturity and operational compliance.

Private Jet Card Comparisons reports that other operators holding the certification include NetJets, Wheels Up, VistaJet, and XO. The audit system continues to be a benchmark for charter operator safety standards across the industry.