ARGUS International Honors AB Jets as a new Platinum Elite Operator
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Bloomfield, NJ (October 2026) – ARGUS International, a member of the SGS group, honors AB Jets as a Platinum Elite operator. The Platinum Elite rating requires operators to meet the ARGUS Platinum standards set forth for an operator to become Platinum rated. Once Platinum rated, an operator can request to go beyond the Platinum rating and become Platinum Elite rated. At this level, operators simultaneously meet the ARGUS Platinum Standards, which is the highest standard globally, and agree to be continuously monitored by the ARGUS team. Platinum Elite is an industry-changing program available to select ARGUS Platinum rated operators. The program features real-time operational safety performance monitoring and timely visibility to significant operator changes. While traditional audit programs require audits every two years, Platinum Elite offers continual evaluation.
AB Jets is the newest member of the Platinum Elite program
Mike McCready, ARGUS International President states "At ARGUS, we believe the highest levels of safety and quality are demonstrated not through a single audit, but through an organization's ongoing commitment to operational excellence. Achieving Platinum Elite status reflects AB Jets' dedication to maintaining the industry's highest standards while embracing continuous monitoring and accountability. This distinction sends a powerful message to customers, partners, and the broader aviation community that AB Jets is committed to delivering a best-in-class private aviation experience built on safety, transparency, and exceptional service. We are proud to recognize AB Jets as a Platinum Elite operator and welcome them into this distinguished group of industry leaders."
"AB Jets has consistently demonstrated the organizational maturity needed to be successful in the Platinum Elite program. Their commitment to safety and quality is notable and shows a commitment to maintaining high standards in every aspect of their operation. ARGUS is happy to add AB Jets as our newest Platinum Elite operator." said by Patrick Chiles, ARGUS International Vice President Business Aviation.
Andrew Bettis, Founder and President of AB Jets, sees the achievement as validation of a standard maintained every day. “This is exactly how we designed our safety program. You establish strong systems, prove they work, and then continue holding yourself accountable to them. Platinum Elite creates that ongoing framework.”
“AB Jets' safety program has been built and proven over time,” said Dave Hardin, Director of Safety and Compliance at AB Jets. “Now, the focus moves from repeatedly demonstrating that a process exists to showing that we continue to execute it.”
ABOUT AB Jets
Founded in 1999, AB Jets operates an owner-operated floating private jet fleet and provides on-demand charter and jet card services and has undergone multiple ARGUS Platinum audits throughout its history. The company continues to invest in the people, aircraft, and systems that support its safety-first operating philosophy. AB Jets recently added three new STARLINK-equipped Challenger 3500 aircraft to its fleet and has ordered two additional STARLINK-equipped Challenger 3500s. AB Jets has provided clients exceptional service for more than twenty-seven years. The AB Jets call sign, FORTITUDE, recognizes and reinforces their organizational culture. Many AB Jets directors and senior leaders have been with the company for over a decade, and its highly engaged team continues to succeed through resilience and persistence. As an ARGUS Platinum Elite-rated operator, AB Jets' impeccable safety and reliability record shows its commitment to achieving goals. AB Jets stands ready to fly 24/7/365.
ABOUT ARGUS International
Founded in 1995, ARGUS International, Inc., an SGS Company, is a global leader in specialized aviation audit services, inspections, assessments, regulatory support, advanced Safety Management System (SMS) software, and aviation data solutions. Serving commercial, business, and helicopter operators worldwide, SGS ARGUS empowers organizations with the tools, insights, and expertise needed to elevate safety performance, enhance operational efficiency, and make confident, data-driven decisions. The SGS ARGUS mission is to build a safer, more connected global aviation community grounded in trusted expertise and innovative solutions that build lasting confidence across the industry. Learn more at www.ARGUS.aero.
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Melissa Baumann, ARGUS International
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