ATLANTA, Georgia (July 25, 2025) — Wheels Up Experience Inc. (NYSE: UP), a leading provider of on-demand private aviation, has reaffirmed its commitment to safety and operational excellence by maintaining its designation as a WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator. This recognition reflects the company’s ongoing participation in WYVERN’s Flight Leader Program, which offers continuous safety coaching and strategic guidance. As the industry’s first air charter audit standard, the WYVERN Wingman Standard, serves as a trusted safety benchmark, helping customers assess operator’s performance against rigorous, globally recognized best practices.
“At Wheels Up, safety isn’t just a standard, it’s a promise we deliver every day,” says David Holtz, Wheels Up’s Chief Operating Officer. “Renewing our WYVERN Wingman certification reinforces the rigorous controls and culture of accountability we’ve built across our operations. It reflects the trust our customers place in us and our commitment to providing a seamless, world-class experience that puts safety first, every time.”
Achieving Wingman status requires operators to meet the industry’s most stringent safety standards. The comprehensive evaluation process includes an in-depth assessment of an organization’s compliance management system, internal evaluation protocols, Safety Management System, Human Factors management, safety culture, risk management policies and procedures, emergency response plans, and training programs.
“We applaud Wheels Up for renewing their Wingman certification, reflecting their commitment to superior safety management and meticulous operational control,” says Andrew Day, WYVERN Senior Vice President, Operations. “By maintaining transparency and adhering to industry best practices, they exemplify leadership in aviation safety.”
About Wheels Up
Wheels Up is a leading provider of on-demand private aviation in the U.S. with a large, diverse fleet and a global network of safety-vetted charter operators, all committed to safety and service. Customers access charter and membership programs and commercial travel benefits through a strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines. Wheels Up also provides freight, safety, security, and managed services to a range of clients, including individuals and government organizations. With the Wheels Up app and website, members can easily search, book, and fly.
For more information, visit www.wheelsup.com.
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.
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