FARMINGDALE, New York (June 27, 2025) — Talon Air has reaffirmed its commitment to safety and continuous improvement by renewing its WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator status, this time through the Flight Leader Program. Recognizing the value of ongoing coaching and deeper engagement, Talon Air transitioned from traditional audits to quarterly coaching sessions with their Flight Leader coach. The WYVERN Wingman Standard, the first air charter audit standard in the aviation industry, sets a high bar for safety performance and allows air charter customers to evaluate operators against recognized best practices before selecting a provider.
“Since our initial partnership with Wyvern we have been steadfast in our commitment to elevate safety in our industry. Now, as we renew our wingman status we are excited to usher in a new standard of safety in private aviation and in transparency to the private aviation consumer”, said James Chitty, Talon Air CEO.
“We are incredibly proud to receive renewal on our wingman status. This achievement reflects our team’s hard work and commitment to providing the safest and most reliable service to our clients”, states Capt Timothy Martins, Talon Air Director of Safety.
The globally recognized WYVERN Wingman Standard provides a safety benchmark that allows customers to assess performance expectations against recognized industry best practices before purchasing 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.
“Talon Air’s renewal as a WYVERN Wingman Operator distinguishes them as a leader in the air charter industry,” says Andrew Day, WYVERN Senior Vice President, Operations. “This accomplishment reaffirms their unwavering dedication to fostering a robust and enduring safety culture, elevating their operational standards well above those of operators still in the early stages of adopting formal safety risk management practices.”
About Talon Air
Established in 2001 and headquartered at Republic Airport in Farmingdale, New York, Talon Air is a leading provider of private aviation services. The company offers a full range of services, including on-demand jet charter, aircraft management, maintenance, and sales and acquisitions. With a diverse fleet of over 30 midsize and larger business jets, Talon Air delivers personalized and efficient travel solutions to a global clientele.
Talon Air’s commitment to safety and operational excellence is demonstrated through its industry-leading certifications. These certifications underscore the company’s dedication to upholding the highest standards in the aviation industry. Clients benefit from flexible charter options, such as competitive hourly rates, block charter agreements, and access to empty-leg flights.
In addition to charter services, Talon Air provides customized aircraft management programs for both Part 135 and Part 91 operations. These programs include comprehensive oversight of aircraft operations, maintenance, and staffing, along with the opportunity to generate charter revenue to offset ownership costs.
With a team of over 250 professionals, including skilled pilots and aviation specialists, Talon Air continues to set benchmarks in private aviation, ensuring exceptional service and safety for its clients worldwide.
Learn more about Talon Air here.
About WYVERN
Founded in 1991, WYVERN is an ISO-9001-certified, globally recognized leader in aerospace safety risk management solutions. Providing unparalleled education, training, consulting, coaching, auditing, total enterprise risk management software, and safety data intelligence solutions, WYVERN empowers stakeholders to make informed decisions and to manage risks effectively.
WYVERN’s diverse customer base includes air charter operators, UAS operators, corporate flight departments, aerospace and defense manufacturers, energy companies, power companies, technology companies, air charter brokers, MROs, FBOs, airports, flight schools, and government agencies.
WYVERN’s Mission is to protect lives by inspiring excellence in aerospace safety.
WYVERN’s Vision is for every aerospace organization to have a healthy safety culture.
WYVERN’s Values are Professionalism, Innovation, and Relationships.
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