Key Air Earns Prestigious Safety Accreditations

OXFORD, Conn., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Key Air, a leading national provider of FBO services, best-in-class aircraft management and worldwide executive charter services, announced today that it has recently attained new and esteemed industry accreditations, exemplifying its continued commitment to safety.

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Key Air recently achieved Industry Audit Standard registration from the Air Charter Safety Foundation. This program sets the standard for the independent evaluation of an air charter operator's safety and regulatory compliance and is a valuable endorsement of Key Air's safety standards and practices.

"Key Air is proud to be among the highly respected companies that have achieved registration by the Air Charter Safety Foundation. The Air Charter Safety Foundation has created a high quality measurement tool that gets at the very core of aviation safety culture," said Bob Marinace, President and CEO of Key Air.

Key Air was also recently awarded continued Platinum operator status by ARG/US and completed an audit from IS-BAO (International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations). Key Air is now an

IS-BAO registered operator in addition to its current Wyvern approved status and participation in the

FAA's Safety Management System Pilot Program.

In addition, two Key Air employees have recently received specialized certifications in competitive industry programs.  Key Air's Assistant Director of Operations, Cyndi Nadeau, recently became an NBAA Certified Aviation Manager. This program identifies qualified professionals to lead flight departments and companies that utilize business aircraft. The certification process tests proficiency in the following areas: leadership, personnel management, operations, technical and facilities services and business management.

"Cyndi has the distinction of being one of approximately one hundred forty CAM's nationwide. We are very proud of her achievements and pleased to have someone of her caliber as a part of our team," said Danny Olmstead, Director of Operations for Key Air.  Ms. Nadeau has been employed with Key Air for over 9 years.

Eugene Mazzucco, a Key Air Flight Coordinator, just completed a 6-week course at Flight Safety International to become an FAA-licensed dispatcher.  "Having Eugene as a licensed dispatcher adds to the depth of experience within the Flight Coordination Department at Key Air," said

Dale Pearce, Manager of Flight Coordination at Key Air.

Adds CEO Bob Marinace, "Key Air is a company with an outstanding and experienced group of people who have dedicated themselves to providing the finest private aviation experience. These latest achievements exemplify our continuous commitment to providing the best in safety and dependability for our clients."

Mr. Marinace was recently appointed to serve on the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Board of Directors and is a former Chairman of its Air Charter Committee.

About Key Air

For 25 years, Key Air has been an industry leader in aircraft management, worldwide charter and FBO services. Key Air has Fixed Base Operations and private aviation terminal space in strategic locations nationwide to provide a seamless private air travel experience. With convenient proximity to major U.S. cities like New York, Boston, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Palm Beach and Los Angeles, Key Air can deliver a more efficient and streamlined alternative to the often congested airports in each of these locations. Key Air's three FBO facilities include: Key Air NY Metro (OXC) in Oxford, CT; Key Air Twin Cities (ANE) just outside Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN; and Key Air South Florida (FPR) in Ft. Pierce, FL. For more information about Key Air and its offerings, contact 1.888.KEYAIR.1 or visit www.KeyAir.com.

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