PITTSBURGH-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Pittsburgh-based Voyager Jet Center, the leader in private aviation services, has received a Gold+ rating from Aviation Research Group/U.S. Inc. (ARG/US), the world leader in specialized aviation information research and analytics, for Voyager Jet’s exemplary charter operations safety protocols. Voyager Jet Center, committed to providing customers with the utmost private charter experience, is one of only 53 out of 2,338 total Part 135 operators in the United States to be recognized as Gold+ by ARG/US.

“Voyager Jet Center is committed to providing the industry’s safest and most efficient air transportation for our customers,” said Richard M. Ryan, president, Voyager Jet Center. “The ARG/US Gold+ rating validates our commitment to safety by recognizing our operations and devoted professional staff.”

ARG/US conducts on-site safety audits that measure all aspects of an operation. From flight operation management to private jet maintenance, Gold+ ratings are awarded to operators who have met all Gold rating requirements and have effective policies and procedures conducive to safe operations in place. The ARG/US ranking system has five ratings: Does Not Qualify (DNQ), Silver, Gold, Gold+ and Platinum.

“The thorough ‘top-to-bottom’ review and recognition from one of the nation’s leading aviation research organizations, compliments our mission of providing the highest level of safety to our customers,” noted Karl Foerster, vice president, Voyager Jet Center. “I am extremely proud of our Voyager Jet Center employees who continue to display a high level of safety and service excellence.”

About Voyager Jet Center

Voyager Jet Center, based in Pittsburgh, Pa., is a leading private aircraft management and services company, with a Fixed Base Operation (FBO) at Allegheny County Airport (AGC), the private aviation hub for western Pennsylvania. Voyager Jet Center is the trusted provider in aircraft management and consulting, charter arrangement, aircraft fueling, sales, maintenance, and hangar services. VJC-managed aircraft operate on Voyager Jet Charter Services, Inc. certificate TVMA688S. For additional information, visit: www.voyagerjet.com.

About Aviation Research Group/U.S., Inc.

Aviation Research Group/U.S. is a Cincinnati-based research company providing on-line services including CHEQ, Safety Officer Support programs (ASOS), aircraft operating cost reports, Comparative Operations Performance Reports (CPR), on-site safety audits and marketing research. These services allow other companies to search for aircraft based on specific requirements. For more information on ARG/US, please visit: www.aviationresearch.com.