Private Jet Charter Firm ExcelAire Awarded Wyvern Wingman Designation

SAN ANTONIO, TX and RONKONKOMA, NY--(Marketwire - Jan 22, 2013) -  ExcelAire today announced at the NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference that it was again named a Wyvern Wingman operator, a prestigious designation recognizing its commitment to private jet charter safety. ExcelAire, one of the nation's leading air charter and management firms, first qualified as a Wingman operator in 1999. 

The Wyvern standard far exceeds regulatory requirements for air charter flight operations and maintenance. Each operator recommended by Wyvern undergoes an annual on-site audit to ensure that their operational and maintenance practices continue to meet or exceed the Wyvern standard. In addition, each operator is monitored throughout the year for management, fleet and crew changes.

"We are proud to continue to be among the elite group of private jet operators that are designated as Wyvern-recommended," said David Rimmer, President, ExcelAire. "This designation further validates our commitment to the safety of our planes and passengers."

Wyvern is a global leader in aviation safety auditing, consulting and information services. It specializes in performing on-site, safety audits of both Part 91 corporate and Part 135 Charter operators, and has conducted more than 1,700 safety audits worldwide, using a team of highly-experienced auditors. 

About ExcelAire

ExcelAire is one of the nation's leading private jet charter firms, specializing in worldwide jet charters, aircraft management, maintenance and sales. The company maintains office and hangar space at Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), with aircraft based throughout the Northeast and Midwest. Further information about the entire ExcelAire fleet, including downloadable photos and individual aircraft specifications, is available at ExcelAire's website, www.excelaire.com, or by calling 800-773-9235. 

About Hawthorne Global Aviation Services

ExcelAire is a Hawthorne Global Aviation Services company. Hawthorne Global Aviation Services is a premier provider of general aviation services, with a rich history in the industry dating back to 1932. For more information, please visit. www.hawthorne.aero.