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London-based Aviation Charter (DBA Artist Charter) has attained ARGUS International ‘Certified’ charter broker status.

The company joins an elite group of five European charter businesses, and only twelve worldwide. The certification is an important distinction for this small, independent, growing business.

“ARGUS Certification allows us a globally recognised and respected mechanism to inform our clients of the high operating standards we adhere to and affirms our commitment to air charter safety and best practice," said Aviation Charter Ltd. Director, Elliot Bottomley. “I am immensely proud to have achieved this accreditation and hope that it encourages other smaller charter brokerages to prove the standard to which they operate also.

"It can only be a good thing for the industry as it helps raise the bar in service provision and most importantly passengers can feel safe in the knowledge that the necessary due diligence has been carried out, before they board their aircraft.”

The ARGUS International 'standard' was developed as a thorough and respected means by which aircraft charter brokers can demonstrate that they adhere to the highest standards of safety, service and industry best practice. Charter brokerage is a vastly unregulated sector of the business aviation industry today. No license, official qualifications or training are required to set up shop. Without such legal requirements, the sector is exposed to unethical practice, poor standards and creates an unstable commercial environment where rogue brokers may take advantage of ill-informed customers.

Following the rigorous audit, ARGUS International Vice President of Marketing and Sales Charles Cunningham said, “ARGUS International would like to congratulate Aviation Charter on attaining ARGUS International Certified Charter Broker Status. We believe that the movement of this incredibly important segment of the aviation community towards certification raises the tide for aviation safety across the entire industry. We wish Aviation Charter continued safety and success in the aircraft charter market.”

BlueSky Business Aviation News | 25th April 2019 | Issue #508