SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (March 20, 2026) — Gulf Wings FZE has once again earned designation as a WYVERN WINGMAN Certified Operator, reaffirming its commitment to the highest standards of operational safety. Gulf Wings FZE maintains its WINGMAN status through active participation in the Flight Leader Program, supported by ongoing quarterly coaching from WYVERN.
This renewal comes at a time of continued operational growth and expanded activity across multiple regions, reflecting the company’s disciplined approach to safety, compliance, and service delivery.
“Maintaining WYVERN WINGMAN certification is a reflection of how we operate every day—not a one-time achievement,” said Khaldoun Ghalayini, Managing Director of Gulf Wings FZE. “In today’s operating environment, safety requires constant investment, oversight, and accountability. Our continued participation in the WYVERN Flight Leader Program ensures that our systems, people, and processes remain aligned with the highest global standards, while providing our clients with the confidence, transparency, and reliability they expect. We see clear commercial value in maintaining independent safety accreditation. In our experience, a growing number of multinational and Fortune 500 clients place strong emphasis on third-party safety verification when selecting operators, particularly in this region. In many cases, working with WYVERN-certified operators is an important consideration. Our continued investment in the WINGMAN program not only strengthens our internal standards but also supports our ability to meet the expectations of the most discerning and safety-focused clients.”
The globally recognized WYVERN WINGMAN Standard provides a safety benchmark that allows customers to assess an operator’s safety performance against the industry’s highest standard when selecting charter services. The scope of the evaluation includes a review and assessment of the organization’s compliance management system, internal evaluation program, Safety Management System, Human Factors Management, Safety Culture Analysis, risk management policies, procedures, and practices, emergency response plans, and training programs. Through the WYVERN Flight Leader Program, participating operators also receive complimentary access to WYVERN’s integrated SMS software, which includes capabilities such as ASAP reporting, FOQA integration, CASS tracking, FRAT, FRMS, and other data-driven tools designed to strengthen proactive risk identification and operational oversight.
As part of the WINGMAN commitment, operators share detailed Safety Management System and Emergency Response Plan information directly with WYVERN, demonstrating a proactive willingness to provide insight into their safety framework, risk controls, and response capabilities. By voluntarily opening their programs to independent review, WINGMAN operators affirm their dedication to accountability and continuous improvement. Additionally, WINGMAN members, including Gulf Wings FZE, are eligible for a complimentary annual safety culture analysis, a comprehensive SMS evaluation, and participation in WYVERN’s world-class Safety Leader Training Course, further reinforcing their commitment to safety leadership and operational excellence.
“Gulf Wings FZE’s renewal of WYVERN WINGMAN Certification through the Flight Leader Program highlights their steadfast dedication to safety and operational excellence,” said Andrew Day, Chief Operating Officer at WYVERN. “Their ongoing professionalism and discipline reflect the standards that define leading operators in the aviation industry.”
About Gulf Wings FZE
Gulf Wings FZE is a UAE-based executive jet operator and aircraft management company, delivering bespoke private aviation solutions across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Since 2009, the company has built a reputation for operational discipline, safety leadership, and client-focused service delivery.
Gulf Wings provides a full suite of services including aircraft management, on-demand charter, Continuing Airworthiness Services, and specialized mission support. The company operates and manages a diverse fleet of business jets, supporting both private and commercial operations with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance, safety oversight, and operational reliability.
Through its continued participation in WYVERN’s Flight Leader Program and repeated WINGMAN certification, Gulf Wings reinforces its commitment to maintaining the highest international safety standards and delivering consistent, high-quality service to its global client base.
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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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