SK Jets Announces 5th Year to Receive ARG/US Platinum Rating
SK Jets is awarded the Aviation Research Group/ U. S. (ARG/US) Platinum Rating for the 5th year in a row. SK Jets also receives level II International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations certificatio (IS-BAO).

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL, January 17, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- SK Jets is awarded the Aviation Research Group/ U. S. (ARG/US) Platinum Rating for the 5th year in a row. ARG/US International specializes in auditing aviation companies for premier safety and proper procedures. In addition to achieving platinum status for the 5th year in a row by ARG/US, SK Jets has also received the level II International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) certification.

The IS-BAO certification is awarded by safety auditors of International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) which audits aviation companies in three disciplines of Flight Operations, Engineering and Maintenance, and Safety Management Systems. To achieve a level II certification, your Safety Management Systems (SMS) must pass rigorous reviews by the organization's auditors.

"Safety is of high importance here at SK Jets, and to continually achieve this status is not only important to me, but my entire staff. They work very hard to provide the best customer service as well as ensure our clients' safety at all times," said Hoke Smith, CEO.

SK Jets was initially awarded the ARG/US platinum rating in 2006 and has been continuously obtained this status for the past five years. Smith is very involved in all aspects of his company and takes the maintenance and safety procedures to heart. Smith is not only the owner of the seven jets and two helicopter operations; he is one of the commonly requested pilots.

About ARG/US:
ARGUS International, Inc. (ARGUS) is the industry leader in providing specialized aviation services to companies that manufacture, finance, operate, maintain, and market commercial and business aircraft, as well providing products and services to end-user consumers worldwide. ARGUS is the worldwide leader in performing on-site safety audits for corporate flight departments, charter operators, and commercial airlines. Founded in 1995, key ARGUS services include Charter Evaluation & Qualification (CHEQ) and CHEQPoint, Safety Management Support systems and training, TRAQPak market intelligence data service, aircraft operating cost reports, market research, and aviation and travel consulting. ARGUS is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, with additional offices in Philadelphia, PA, Denver, CO, and Columbus, OH. For more information, visit www.argus.aero.

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