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Let your dreams take flight...
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Merry Christmas to all of Aviation.
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We would like to say a huge thank you to all the AfBAA Members for their support through 2024.
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Lets make 2025 a memorable year.
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ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa Set to Achieve New Record for Airframe Heavy Checks
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JOHANNESBURG — ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, is poised to set a new record this year for airframe heavy maintenance checks.
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The company’s previous annual record was seven, but this year it will complete at least 11 thanks to additional work on Dassault Falcon aircraft.
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ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa is approved for line and heavy maintenance on the Falcon 50, Falcon 2000, Falcon 900, Falcon 7X and Falcon 8X. Its engineers are ready to provide line maintenance for Dassault’s newest aircraft, the Falcon 6X.
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ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa is also an authorized service centre (ASC) for Bombardier and Embraer, with other heavy checks planned for the Bombardier Learjet 40/60 and Challenger 600 series aircraft, plus Beechcraft King Airs and Embraer Legacy 650s.
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ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa is the largest business aviation MRO in Africa with a workforce of 130 personnel, including 70 in the engineering department. Its hangar at Johannesburg’s Lanseria International Airport can accommodate up to 14 aircraft of various sizes.
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ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa also installs and upgrades avionics and satcom systems. In addition, the company has an engine workshop that completes Honeywell TPE 331 engine overhauls and Honeywell TFE 731 engine major repairs.
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The ARGUS audit “EcoSystem” – How all our audit products work and interact together
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The ARGUS rating system is widely recognized as the premier gauge of operational quality in business aviation. From TripCHEQ to Platinum Elite, it provides charter customers with assurances that the operators they do business with are holding themselves to the highest standards.
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Shouldn’t the various regulatory requirements, like Part 135, be enough? That’s a fair question, and the answer is that holding a 135 certificate (or international equivalent) is only the beginning. It’s recognition that an operator meets certain minimum standards of safety as determined by their nation’s civil aviation authority. This is only one baseline requirement for a charter provider to be listed in our CHEQ registry: They must have held their certificate for a minimum of one year and operate at least one turbine-powered aircraft. CHEQ analysts also verify that all flights are crewed with two highly experienced and properly qualified pilots, even if the aircraft is approved for single-pilot operations. We also search NTSB and FAA databases for any history of accidents, incidents, or regulatory violations. Only by passing these hurdles will a charter operator be awarded ARGUS Gold status and warrant a green TripCHEQ.
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A Gold rating is just the first step. If an operator desires to attain the next rating, ARGUS Platinum, they must undergo a thorough assessment using the ARGUS Audit Standard. This is a two-day, onsite event which examines the certificate holder’s safety management system, emergency response planning, operational control, administrative controls, training, and maintenance programs.
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The ARGUS standard is based on years of accumulated industry best practices and is constantly evolving to incorporate changes in the regulatory and operating environment. ARGUS flight operations and maintenance auditors have decades of experience and pply their knowledge to helping each Platinum operator maintain the highest standards of safety and quality. Any findings raised during an audit must be corrected to earn the Platinum rating, and all corrective actions go through a demanding acceptance process with a separate, experienced auditor before the audit is closed. Finally, to maintain the Platinum rating, operators must undergo a renewal audit every two years. An ARGUS Platinum rating provides assurance that the operator has met exacting requirements which go well beyond the basic regulatory minimums.
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It doesn’t end there. The Platinum Elite program recognizes that operators with a consistent history of successful Platinum audits are ready to move up to the next level. The Elite program replaces the biannual audit cycle with continuous monitoring, which consists of periodic reviews performed every six months against selected items from the ARGUS audit standard. This culminates in an onsite biannual review audit, at which point the six-month review cycle begins anew.
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When a passenger arrives at the FBO to meet their flight, what assurances do they have that the facility is adhering to the highest standards of safety and service quality? As it does for charter providers, the ARGUS Base Operations audit evaluates FBOs against an exacting checklist of industry best practices for aircraft handling, safety programs, security, and customer service. Passengers meeting aircraft from a Platinum-rated operator at ARGUS certified FBOs can rest assured they are protected by an unbroken chain of the industry’s highest standards.
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Of course, aircraft operators and FBOs are not the only links the chain. Charter brokers in the ARGUS Certified Broker program are subjected to biannual audits of their business practices to ensure compliance with legal requirements and due-diligence processes when arranging charters on the customer’s behalf. ARGUS Certified Brokers have met strict standards to provide assurance that they are protecting their customer’s investment in aircraft charter.
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From booking the trip, to aircraft preparation, to takeoff, cruise, and landing, charter customers can have the peace of mind that only comes from using ARGUS-certified aircraft operators and brokers.
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Leviate Jet Management Expands Fleet with Six Honda Jets
Plans for Continued Growth in 2025
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Dallas, Texas – November 21, 2024 – Leviate Jet Management, a division of the Leviate Air Group and a leader in business jet management and charter services, is pleased to announce the addition of six Honda Jet aircraft to its growing fleet. These advanced light jets will operate on a high-utilization charter basis, further enhancing Leviate’s nationwide service capabilities and addressing increasing demand for reliable, efficient private aviation solutions.
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This fleet expansion is part of Leviate’s broader growth strategy, which encompasses multiple aircraft categories. The company currently operates a diverse portfolio of business jets, including Citation Xs, Citation XLSs, Challenger 300s, a CJ3+, PC-24, and a Citation M2 Gen2. Leviate plans to continue expanding its core fleet in 2025, to also include additional Honda Jets, enabling the company to continue to meet a wide range of client needs.
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MEBAA 2024: A Showcase for Middle East Aviation’s Rapid Growth
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The dust has settled on MEBAA 2024, and the Middle East’s aviation industry has once again proven its dynamic growth and global significance.. With new aircraft, ground breaking technologies, the latest solutions and a host of industry leaders gathering in one place, MEBAA 2024 reinforced the Middle East’s status as one of the world’s fastest-growing regions for business aviation.
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As the industry continues to evolve, the significance of MEBAA—held biannually—is undeniable. The show not only provided a platform for the latest innovations but also underscored the rapidly expanding demand for private jet services across the Middle East. This growth is evident in the increasing fleet sizes, the development of new infrastructure, and the rising number of private jet travellers.
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For those of us in the aviation industry, MEBAA 2024 provided valuable insight into the region’s future and highlighted the incredible opportunities that lie ahead.
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MeBAA 2024
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Well done to MeBAA for a fantastic 2024 show.
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We look forward to carrying on working with you as an association.
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ARGUS audit “Echo System” – how all audit products work and interact together
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The ARGUS rating system is widely recognized as the premier gauge of operational quality in business aviation around the world. From TripCHEQ to Platinum Elite, it provides charter customers with assurances that the operators they do business with are holding themselves to the highest standards (well above regulatory requirements).
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Shouldn’t the various regulatory requirements, like FAA Part 135, or Commercial Certificates by CAAs around the world be enough? That’s a fair question, and the answer is that holding an FAA Part 135 certificate (or international equivalent) is only the beginning. It’s recognition that an operator meets certain minimum commercial standards of safety as determined by their nation’s civil aviation authority (CAA). This is only one baseline requirement for a private aircraft charter provider to be listed in the ARGUS CHEQ registry: They must have held their certificate for a minimum of one year and operate at least one turbine-powered aircraft. CHEQ analysts also verify that all flights are crewed with two highly experienced and properly qualified pilots, even if the aircraft is approved for single-pilot operations. The ARGUS team also searches databases, such as the NTSB and FAA databases, for any history of accidents, incidents, or regulatory violations. Only by passing these hurdles will a private aircraft charter operator be awarded ARGUS Gold status and warrant a green TripCHEQ.
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