Chantilly Air Achieves WYVERN WINGMAN MRO and FBO Certification, Completing a Fully Integrated Safety Culture

Chantilly Air New WINGMAN MRO and FBO PR

MANASSAS, Virginia (June 26, 2026) – WYVERN is proud to announce that Chantilly Air has achieved WYVERN WINGMAN MRO and WINGMAN FBO certification, reinforcing its unwavering, organization-wide commitment to safety across its maintenance, fixed base operations, and flight operations. These achievements build upon Chantilly Air’s previously attained WINGMAN PRO Operator certification, completing a fully integrated safety culture that spans the entirety of its aviation operations.

With WINGMAN certification now spanning MRO, FBO, and WINGMAN PRO for flight operations, Chantilly Air exemplifies a holistic approach to aviation safety, ensuring consistent application of rigorous standards across aircraft maintenance, ground handling, and flight operations. This multi-domain achievement reflects a deeply embedded safety culture focused on proactive risk management, operational discipline, and continuous improvement. For customers, it provides strong assurance that every aspect of Chantilly Air’s service meets WYVERN’s stringent safety and quality benchmarks.

“I could not be more proud of our entire team. Earning WYVERN WINGMAN MRO and WINGMAN FBO certification — alongside the WINGMAN PRO certification we already hold for our flight operation — completes a fully integrated safety culture that now spans every part of Chantilly Air, from the hangar to the ramp to the flight deck. This distinguished recognition is the direct result of the hard work and dedication our people bring every single day. It reflects the mission, vision, and values that guide us. For us, operating at the highest level of safety isn’t a milestone; it’s a daily discipline. Peace of mind is our responsibility, and this achievement is our team’s promise to deliver it,” said Tim Sullivan, Chief Operating Officer and Accountable Executive of Chantilly Air.

The WYVERN WINGMAN Standard is globally recognized as a leading safety framework, enabling customers to evaluate aviation service providers against proven best practices. Chantilly Air’s evaluation included an in-depth review of its Safety Management System, safety culture, risk management processes, emergency response planning, and training programs, underscoring its commitment to excellence and safety across all operational areas.

“Chantilly Air’s achievement of WYVERN WINGMAN MRO and WINGMAN FBO certification, building upon its existing WINGMAN PRO Operator certification, demonstrates a comprehensive commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence across its maintenance, fixed base, and flight operations,” said Andrew Day, Chief Operating Officer at WYVERN. “By embedding industry best practices throughout every aspect of its organization, Chantilly Air has shown exceptional leadership and a deeply integrated safety culture. We are proud to recognize this accomplishment and its continued dedication to advancing safety in business aviation within the WYVERN WINGMAN community.”

About Chantilly Air

Chantilly Air is a leading full-service aviation provider based at Washington Manassas Airport (KHEF), delivering aircraft management, aircraft charter, aircraft maintenance and MRO, and full-service FBO operations for over 35 years. Known for its commitment to safety, efficiency, and personalized service, Chantilly Air offers a seamless private aviation experience just minutes from Washington, D.C.

In operation at Washington Manassas Airport since 1990, Chantilly Air has grown into one of the most established and trusted names in business aviation in the Washington, D.C. region, supported by an experienced team dedicated to first-class service across every part of the operation.

Chantilly Air’s full-service FBO, located 36 miles from Washington, D.C., is a cornerstone of its core services, offering secure hangar storage, contract fuel, and efficient ground support within a 70,000-square-foot facility serving a wide range of aircraft.

Its on-site FAA Part 145 Repair Station, staffed by skilled technicians and equipped with modern technology, ensures all aircraft meet the highest safety and compliance standards, and has been recognized with the FAA’s Diamond Award of Excellence for maintenance training.

Safety has always been and will remain the cornerstone of everything Chantilly Air does. The company maintains a proud accident- and violation-free safety record and has successfully completed numerous onsite safety and compliance audits by leading industry audit firms. Chantilly Air holds WYVERN WINGMAN PRO, WINGMAN MRO, and WINGMAN FBO certifications and is an active member of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), the Greater Washington Business Aviation Association (GWBAA), and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA).

Chantilly Air’s commitment to service excellence has earned industry recognition, including a 2025 Paragon Award honoring it among the top-performing FBOs in the Paragon Aviation Group network, and being voted “Best Private Aviation Company” in 2025.

Learn more about Chantilly Air here.

About WYVERN

Since 1991, WYVERN has been a trusted leader in aviation safety, providing auditing and certification services to Fortune 100 companies that demand the highest standards for air charter operations.

To advance safety across the industry, WYVERN developed the WINGMAN Standard—the first comprehensive code of best practices for private and business aviation—setting the benchmark for excellence in flight operations, aircraft maintenance, and safety management systems.

Today, WYVERN is a globally recognized aerospace service provider, certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 standards. Our clients include energy and power companies, aircraft manufacturers, corporate flight departments, charter operators and brokers, air medical providers, hospitals, fixed-base operators, and maintenance organizations worldwide.

We empower aviation stakeholders to make confident, informed risk management decisions through industry-leading education, training, consulting, auditing, coaching, advanced risk management software, and a comprehensive aviation safety intelligence database.

Driven by a commitment to continuous improvement, WYVERN pursues a clear vision: a world where every aerospace service provider operates with a strong and sustainable safety culture.   

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