ARGUS International (Aviation Research Group U.S.) was founded in 1995 to ensure operator, broker, and charter safety standards are met around the globe.
Founding and Early Days
1995: Aviation Research Group/US (ARGUS) International is founded.
CHEQ & TripCHEQ Created
2001: ARGUS CHEQ was developed to analyze safety history, aircraft/pilot data, and on-site safety audits for operators.
2001: ARGUS announces TripCHEQ, an addition to the CHEQ system, to serve as a background check for charter customers.
TRAQPak & PROS
2007: ARGUS streamlines aviation databases to offer TRAQPak, an aircraft activity analysis and market intel reporting tool.
2007: ARGUS acquires United PROS (Partners and Resources for Operational Safety) to enhance leadership in performing safety audits.
PRISM & TRAQPak FBO
2009: ARGUS introduces PRISM (Professional Resources in System Management) to lead the safety management solution.
2010: ARGUS develops TRAQPak FBO, a web-based flight tracking portal for real-time traffic information.
FAA and IS-BAO Certification
2011: PRISM is listed by the Federal Aviation Administration as a qualified Certification Consultant.
2012: PRISM is designated as an IS-BAO Support Service affiliate.
ARGUS Unmanned & SGS
2016: ARGUS develops ARGUS Unmanned to provide products services and support to the unmanned aircraft niche.
2019: SGS acquires a majority stake in ARGUS International.