WATERFORD, Michigan (August 26, 2026) – Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. has successfully renewed its designation as a WYVERN WINGMAN PRO Certified Operator, reaffirming the company’s longstanding commitment to safety, operational excellence, and rigorous industry standards. Through its continued participation in the WYVERN Flight Leader Program, Pentastar benefits from ongoing quarterly monitoring and coaching designed to strengthen its safety culture, support continuous improvement, and maintain the demanding standards associated with WINGMAN PRO Certification.
The WYVERN WINGMAN Standard, the aviation industry’s first standard developed specifically to audit air charter operations, serves as a trusted safety benchmark. It enables charter customers to evaluate operator performance against recognized industry best practices, with a focus on risk management, operational discipline, and safety culture.
“Pentastar Aviation upholds the highest safety standards in the air charter industry, and our WYVERN WINGMAN PRO renewal demonstrates our commitment,” said Carl V. Barnes, Vice President of Flight Operations & Safety at Pentastar Aviation. “As one of the first operators to receive the WINGMAN PRO certification in 2022, our standards as an industry leader go beyond basic regulatory compliance. Our partners at WYVERN help us continue to span the horizon of progressive aviation safety.”
WINGMAN PRO represents one of the aviation industry’s highest standards for safety excellence. Certification is awarded only to operators that demonstrate exceptional performance across all elements of their safety management system (SMS), effectively manage human factors and organizational safety culture, and consistently comply with international standards through robust internal audit processes.
Pentastar’s renewal of WINGMAN PRO Certification highlights the company’s proactive approach to safety management and continuous improvement. By continually evaluating operational procedures, training, risk mitigation strategies, and organizational performance, Pentastar works to strengthen safety throughout its operations and provide customers with the confidence expected from a premier private aviation provider.
“Pentastar Aviation’s renewed WYVERN WINGMAN PRO Certification reflects a sustained commitment to safety, operational discipline, and continuous improvement,” said Andrew Day, Chief Operating Officer of WYVERN. “Through experienced leadership, proactive risk management, and continued participation in the WYVERN Flight Leader Program, Pentastar demonstrates that safety is deeply integrated into the way it operates. That commitment not only strengthens the organization’s safety culture but also provides customers with confidence in the professionalism and operational excellence behind every flight.”
About Pentastar Aviation
Founded in 1964 as the internal flight department for Chrysler Corporation, Pentastar Aviation has built a longstanding reputation as a premier private aviation services provider in the United States. Headquartered at Oakland County International Airport in Waterford, Michigan, the company is committed to exceeding customer expectations through high standards of safety, service quality, professionalism, and integrity.
Pentastar provides a comprehensive range of private aviation solutions, including private jet charter, aircraft management, aviation advisory services, award-winning fixed-base operator (FBO) services, aircraft maintenance and MRO services, avionics, aircraft interiors, and in-house catering through Fivestar Gourmet. Its broad capabilities enable the company to support customers throughout every stage of their private aviation journey.
With decades of industry experience, Pentastar combines operational expertise with a highly personalized approach to service. The company serves not only as an aviation services provider, but also as an advisor and resource for customers, leveraging its expertise to help them make informed decisions about their aviation needs.
Across its operations, Pentastar maintains a focus on quality, accessibility, and responsive personal service. Its commitment to providing premium aviation experiences is reflected in the aircraft it operates and maintains, the services it provides, and the relationships it develops with customers.
Pentastar’s mission is centered on delivering an exceptional aviation experience every time while remaining true to the standards of safety, service, professionalism, and integrity that have shaped the organization for more than six decades.
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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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