ARGUS International and Bluetail Announce Strategic Collaboration to enhance aviation safety and compliance

Bloomfield, NJ (October 9, 2025) – ARGUS International, the global leader in aviation safety audits and operational excellence, is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with Bluetail, the leading provider of aircraft maintenance record digitization and management solutions. This partnership is set to transform the business aviation experience for operators of all sizes by combining ARGUS’s industry-leading audit standards with Bluetail’s cutting-edge digital recordkeeping solution.

This collaboration empowers operators to meet and exceed the highest standards of safety and compliance. By integrating Bluetail’s advanced software into their operations, ARGUS-rated operators can now digitize and manage aircraft maintenance records with unprecedented ease and efficiency by reducing research and compliance preparation time by up to 50 percent. 

“This partnership represents a significant step forward in our mission to raise the bar for operational excellence in business aviation,” said Mike McCready, President at ARGUS International. “By aligning with Bluetail, we’re enabling operators to streamline their documentation processes while maintaining the rigorous standards that ARGUS is known for.” 

Bluetail’s cloud-based platform, with over 20 million aircraft records digitized and recognized as the Inc. 5000’s #1 fastest-growing company in business aviation, ensures secure, searchable, and shareable records—essential for audit readiness, aircraft resale value, and operational transparency. When paired with ARGUS’s Gold and Platinum audit programs, operators gain a powerful advantage in maintaining compliance and demonstrating their commitment to safety and quality. 

“We’re thrilled to collaborate with ARGUS to support operators in achieving the highest levels of audit readiness and operational efficiency,” said Stuart Illian CAO and Co-Founder at Bluetail. “Together, we’re helping the industry move toward a more digital, data-driven future.” 

This collaboration is now available to all ARGUS-rated operators and those seeking to elevate their operational standards through digital transformation. ​​​​​

ABOUT Bluetail

Bluetail is the leading AI-powered aircraft records solution for business aviation, helping owners, operators, and flight departments move beyond paper by digitizing, organizing, and intelligently searching every record—back-to-birth—on any device. Powered by aviation-specific machine learning, Bluetail transforms records into actionable intelligence to ensure compliance, streamline maintenance, and protect aircraft value, all within a secure, FAA-compliant cloud. Learn more at https://bluetail.aero.

ABOUT ARGUS International

ARGUS International, Inc, an SGS Company, founded in 1995, is the worldwide leader in specialized aviation audit services, regulatory support services, Safety Management System (SMS) software, and aviation tracking data. With a suite of solutions designed for servicing the Commercial Aviation, Business Aviation, and Rotorcraft Aviation sectors, globally, ARGUS ensures companies have the right tools to support their operational and business decision making. ARGUS experts bring decades of trusted industry experience to every audit, assessment, regulatory project, SMS solutions, and industry data analysis; experience you can count on whether you are just starting your operation, want to improve your operation, or selling / acquiring an operation. Our objective is to make sure you are equipped with the data, research, and knowledge you need to make the best decisions for your business.

Visit www.ARGUS.aero to learn about the specific solutions you can leverage to improve, grow, and expand your business. 

For media inquiries, please contact: 

Melissa Baumann, ARGUS International  

Director; Marketing | e:  melissa.baumann@argus.aero | t: +1-513.852.1022