Acropolis Aviation celebrates renewed Wyvern Wingman status at NBAA

Wednesday 18th November 2015

Las Vegas: Acropolis Aviation, the UK's VVIP charter operator, was celebrating the renewal of its Wyvern Wingman status at NBAA yesterday. Globally recognized, the Wyvern Wingman Certification is the industry's benchmark for aviation safety, reflecting a commitment to best practice and the highest level of safety and protocol.  Acropolis Aviation has held Wingman status since 2011. This latest renewal represents its third successful audit.

Paul Travis, Ground Operations Manager for Acropolis Aviation said: "We are very pleased to have our prestigious Wyvern Wingman status renewed.  It is a hugely important endorsement in the industry, especially in the Americas.  Charter brokers do ask us regularly if we hold such status and we are proud to have been Wyvern-accredited since 2011."

Art Dawley, CEO of Wyvern Consulting added: "The ability to continually meet the Wyvern benchmark is a testament to an organization's commitment to safety. We are proud that Acropolis Aviation has passed their third Wingman audit. Their continued commitment to safety has made them an industry leader in safety culture."

In order to successfully achieve Wingman status, operators must have an immaculate record for a minimum of five years with the appropriate aviation authorities, actively show commitment to leading safety practices and maintain a strong safety culture. Operators must also provide consistently up-to-date, accurate safety data in the Wyvern online database and successfully pass an onsite audit every two years where flight, maintenance, and company business practices are evaluated against "The Wingman Standard"

Acropolis Aviation's Paul Travis, Andy West, Charter Sales Executive and newly appointed Vice President for US and Latin America Kuky Salazar are at NBAA this week (17th to 19th November) to promote their flagship Airbus ACJ319 G-NOAH.  Avinode Booth No N5222.

About Acropolis Aviation

Acropolis Aviation is a leading provider of luxury charter aviation and turnkey aircraft management services. Acropolis is based at TAG Farnborough Airport, the UK's premier business aviation airport, with a complementary sales office in  Ft Lauderdale, USA.  Headed by CEO Jonathan Bousfield, the company employs 28 personnel.  Its flagship Airbus ACJ319 entered service in March 2010 and has gained a reputation for excellent service in the high-end charter market.  Acropolis holds Wyvern Wingman and Argus Gold-rated safety accreditations.

Its current ACJ319 G-NOAH is regarded in the industry as the ultimate luxurious charter aircraft.  Its cabin, designed by Alberto Pinto and outfitted by the Airbus Corporate Jet Centre, features an open plan forward lounge, intimate rear lounge, separated by a mid-cabin conference and dining room.  The private master bedroom features a king size bed, luxury en suite bathroom and a large, rectangular shower, the first to be installed in an ACJ.  Seating 19 passengers, the aircraft can accommodate up to 13 on fully lie-flat beds.