VAN NUYS, California (November 13, 2026) – Planet 9 has successfully renewed its designation as a WYVERN WINGMAN PRO Certified Operator, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining exceptional standards of operational safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. Through its continued participation in the WYVERN Flight Leader Program, Planet 9 benefits from quarterly monitoring, coaching, and ongoing guidance designed to sustain the rigorous safety standards associated with WINGMAN PRO certification.
The WYVERN WINGMAN Standard, the aviation industry’s first standard developed specifically to audit air charter operations, provides a recognized benchmark for evaluating operational safety and performance. It enables charter customers and industry stakeholders to assess operators against established best practices, with an emphasis on risk management, operational discipline, and organizational safety culture.
“Our clients and aircraft owners entrust us with their most valuable asset—their safety—and renewing our WINGMAN PRO certification underscores how seriously we take that responsibility,” said Mike Lewis, CAM, Director of Aircraft Management at Planet 9. “It validates the strength of our safety culture and our commitment to executing every mission to the highest possible standard.”
WINGMAN PRO represents one of the aviation industry’s highest standards for safety excellence. Certification is awarded to operators that demonstrate exceptional performance across all elements of their Safety Management System (SMS), effectively address human factors and organizational safety culture, and maintain compliance with international standards through comprehensive internal audit processes.
“Planet 9’s successful renewal of WYVERN WINGMAN PRO certification demonstrates its continued investment in operational integrity and a proactive approach to safety management,” said Andrew Day, Chief Operating Officer of WYVERN. “Sustaining this level of certification requires more than meeting established requirements. It reflects an organization’s willingness to evaluate its practices, strengthen its safety culture, and pursue continuous improvement. Through its engagement with the WYVERN Flight Leader Program, Planet 9 continues to reinforce the processes and organizational commitment necessary to maintain exceptional safety standards.”
The continued achievement of WINGMAN PRO certification highlights Planet 9’s dedication to proactive safety management, operational oversight, and continuous evaluation of its procedures and practices. Through its commitment to maintaining a strong safety culture and addressing operational risks, Planet 9 reinforces its focus on delivering reliable aviation services while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and safety.
About Planet 9
Planet 9 is a global private aviation operator specializing in the management and charter of ultra-long-range aircraft. Headquartered in Van Nuys, California, with additional operations across New York, London, and Lisbon, Planet 9 delivers personalized aviation solutions through an international infrastructure and a strategically positioned floating fleet of Falcon, Bombardier, and Gulfstream aircraft.
With a focus on operational efficiency, flexibility, and exceptional service, Planet 9 provides comprehensive aircraft management solutions that support owners throughout every aspect of aircraft ownership, including crew management, maintenance oversight, financial administration, and operational coordination. Its on-demand private jet charter services offer travelers worldwide access to tailored flight experiences, supported by experienced aviation professionals and around-the-clock customer service.
Safety remains central to Planet 9’s operations. Through advanced safety management systems, comprehensive crew training, rigorous maintenance oversight, and recognized industry safety certifications, the company maintains a proactive approach to risk management and operational excellence. Supported by decades of combined aviation experience across its leadership team, Planet 9 remains committed to delivering reliable, efficient, and personalized aviation services while upholding the highest standards of safety and professionalism.
Learn more about Planet 9 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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